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[Bracie Smathers]

Chris Burke takes a stab at mocking the 2014 NFL draft

http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/08/2014-nfl-mock-draft-johnny-manziel-2/?xid=ob_sisports

Posted January 08, 2014

2014 NFL Mock Draft 4.0

By

Chris Burke

1. Houston Texans (2-14):

Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville.

2. St. Louis — via Washington (3-13):

Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12):

Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M.

4. Cleveland Browns (4-12):

Blake Bortles, QB, UCF.

5. Oakland Raiders (4-12):

Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M.

6. Atlanta Falcons (4-12):

Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12):

Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA.

8. Minnesota Vikings (5-10-1):

Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State.

9. Buffalo Bills (6-10):

Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina.

10. Detroit Lions (7-9):

Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson.

11. Tennessee Titans (7-9):

C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama

12. New York Giants (7-9):

Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn.

13. St. Louis Rams (7-9):

Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M.

14. Chicago Bears (8-8):

Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8):

Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State.

16. Baltimore Ravens (8-8)*:

Marqise Lee, WR, USC.

17. Dallas Cowboys (8-8)*:

Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame.

18. New York Jets (8-8):

Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech.

19. Miami Dolphins (8-8):

Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan.

20. Arizona Cardinals (10-6):

Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson.

21. Green Bay Packers (8-7-1):

Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville.

22. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6):

Jason Verrett, CB, TCU.

23. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5):

Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State.

24. Cincinnati Bengals (11-5):

LaMarcus Joyner, CB/S, Florida State.

25. San Diego Chargers (9-7):

Cyril Richardson, G, Baylor.

26. Cleveland Browns — via Indianapolis (11-5):

Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt.

27. New Orleans Saints (11-5):

Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama.

28. San Francisco 49ers (12-4):

Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State.

29. New England Patriots (12-4):

Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota.

30. Carolina Panthers (12-4):

Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State.

31. Denver Broncos (13-3):

Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State.

32. Seattle Seahawks (13-3):

Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri.

- Will post Miller's in other post

 

[zftcg]

Is it shallow of me to assume that, based solely on his name, Blake Bortles has as much chance of becoming a successful NFL QB as Blaine Gabbert? If so, it would make perfect sense for him to end up with the Browns.

 

[Vincesanity]

I just understand Blake Bortles in the 1st round

 

[Bracie Smathers]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1915338-2014-nfl-draft-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-for-divisional-playoffs

By

Matt Miller(NFL Draft Lead Writer) on January 8, 2014

Updated 1st Round Mock Draft # Team Pick

1 Houston Texans QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville

2 Rams (from Washington) OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

3 Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles, UCF

4 Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

5 Oakland Raiders DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

6 Atlanta Falcons DE Khalil Mack, Buffalo

7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson

8 Minnesota Vikings QB Derek Carr, Fresno State

9 Buffalo Bills TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina

10 Detroit Lions CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma St.

11 Tennessee Titans OT Greg Robinson, Auburn

12 New York Giants OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA

13 St. Louis Rams FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama

14 Chicago Bears MLB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

15 Pittsburgh Steelers OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama

16 Baltimore Ravens WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M

17 Dallas Cowboys DE Kony Ealy, Missouri

18 New York Jets WR Marqise Lee, USC

19 Miami Dolphins DT Timmy Jernigan, FSU

20 Arizona Cardinals OT Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M

21 Green Bay Packers TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech

22 Philadelphia Eagles OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson

23 Kansas City Chiefs WR Allen Robinson, Penn State

24 Cincinnati Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan St.

25 San Diego Chargers CB Jason Verrett, TCU

26 Browns (from Indianapolis) WR Odell Beckham, LSU

27 New Orleans Saints OLB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State

28 New England Patriots WR Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt

29 San Francisco 49ers WR Jarvis Landry, LSU

30 Carolina Panthers WR Brandin Cooks, Oregon St.

31 Denver Broncos DT Louis Nix, Notre Dame

32 Seattle Seahawks TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Wash.

 

[Jewell]

Is it shallow of me to assume that, based solely on his name, Blake Bortles has as much chance of becoming a successful NFL QB as Blaine Gabbert? If so, it would make perfect sense for him to end up with the Browns.

Here's the important thing to know about Bortles...http://m.ibtimes.com/meet-lindsey-duke-blake-bortles-girlfriend-deserves-6-million-googles-central-florida-coach-george

 

[Righetti]

Is it shallow of me to assume that, based solely on his name, Blake Bortles has as much chance of becoming a successful NFL QB as Blaine Gabbert? If so, it would make perfect sense for him to end up with the Browns.

Here's the important thing to know about Bortles...http://m.ibtimes.com/meet-lindsey-duke-blake-bortles-girlfriend-deserves-6-million-googles-central-florida-coach-george

oh good god

 

[moondog]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1915338-2014-nfl-draft-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-for-divisional-playoffs

By

Matt Miller(NFL Draft Lead Writer) on January 8, 2014

Updated 1st Round Mock Draft # Team Pick

1 Houston Texans QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville

2 Rams (from Washington) OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

3 Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles, UCF

4 Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

5 Oakland Raiders DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

6 Atlanta Falcons DE Khalil Mack, Buffalo

7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson

8 Minnesota Vikings QB Derek Carr, Fresno State

9 Buffalo Bills TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina

10 Detroit Lions CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma St.

11 Tennessee Titans OT Greg Robinson, Auburn

12 New York Giants OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA

13 St. Louis Rams FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama

14 Chicago Bears MLB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

15 Pittsburgh Steelers OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama

16 Baltimore Ravens WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M

17 Dallas Cowboys DE Kony Ealy, Missouri

18 New York Jets WR Marqise Lee, USC

19 Miami Dolphins DT Timmy Jernigan, FSU

20 Arizona Cardinals OT Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M

21 Green Bay Packers TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech

22 Philadelphia Eagles OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson

23 Kansas City Chiefs WR Allen Robinson, Penn State

24 Cincinnati Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan St.

25 San Diego Chargers CB Jason Verrett, TCU

26 Browns (from Indianapolis) WR Odell Beckham, LSU

27 New Orleans Saints OLB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State

28 New England Patriots WR Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt

29 San Francisco 49ers WR Jarvis Landry, LSU

30 Carolina Panthers WR Brandin Cooks, Oregon St.

31 Denver Broncos DT Louis Nix, Notre Dame

32 Seattle Seahawks TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Wash.

Eight WRs and 3 TEs - never happen.

 

[Rick James]

man if one more QB slips into the top 5, Atlanta could still get either Clowney or Matthews. a guy can dream...

 

[ebsteelers]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1915338-2014-nfl-draft-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-for-divisional-playoffs

By

Matt Miller(NFL Draft Lead Writer) on January 8, 2014

Updated 1st Round Mock Draft # Team Pick

1 Houston Texans QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville

2 Rams (from Washington) OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

3 Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles, UCF

4 Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

5 Oakland Raiders DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

6 Atlanta Falcons DE Khalil Mack, Buffalo

7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson

8 Minnesota Vikings QB Derek Carr, Fresno State

9 Buffalo Bills TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina

10 Detroit Lions CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma St.

11 Tennessee Titans OT Greg Robinson, Auburn

12 New York Giants OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA

13 St. Louis Rams FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama

14 Chicago Bears MLB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

15 Pittsburgh Steelers OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama

16 Baltimore Ravens WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M

17 Dallas Cowboys DE Kony Ealy, Missouri

18 New York Jets WR Marqise Lee, USC

19 Miami Dolphins DT Timmy Jernigan, FSU

20 Arizona Cardinals OT Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M

21 Green Bay Packers TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech

22 Philadelphia Eagles OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson

23 Kansas City Chiefs WR Allen Robinson, Penn State

24 Cincinnati Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan St.

25 San Diego Chargers CB Jason Verrett, TCU

26 Browns (from Indianapolis) WR Odell Beckham, LSU

27 New Orleans Saints OLB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State

28 New England Patriots WR Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt

29 San Francisco 49ers WR Jarvis Landry, LSU

30 Carolina Panthers WR Brandin Cooks, Oregon St.

31 Denver Broncos DT Louis Nix, Notre Dame

32 Seattle Seahawks TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Wash.

if the steelers take cyrus over evans and evans lands with the ravens i'll throw up.

would love the first one with dennard if they dont get a wr

 

[zftcg]

Is it shallow of me to assume that, based solely on his name, Blake Bortles has as much chance of becoming a successful NFL QB as Blaine Gabbert? If so, it would make perfect sense for him to end up with the Browns.

Here's the important thing to know about Bortles...http://m.ibtimes.com/meet-lindsey-duke-blake-bortles-girlfriend-deserves-6-million-googles-central-florida-coach-george

He's a lock! We all know what having hot girlfriends did for the pro careers of Cade McNown and Jan Vesely.

 

[mad sweeney]

I shudder deep down inside every time I see 1.2 (from Washington) Rams - Jadeveon Clowney. Dealing with Quinn and Clowney twice a year seems hopeless.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

I shudder deep down inside every time I see 1.2 (from Washington) Rams - Jadeveon Clowney. Dealing with Quinn and Clowney twice a year seems hopeless.

I understand how a Seahawk fan would fear that scenario. As a football fan, I'd love to see a re-birth of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse. That would be awesome. But as a Russel Wilson owner, not so much.

Having said that, it seems the Rams are putting out feelers to trade out of the 2nd pick so it doesn't appear that will happen.

On a totally different note, TFY Draft Insider just posted a top-ten projection today by Troy Pauline.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9170

7 Jan

Top Ten Mock Draft

1 Houston Texans

Blake Bortles QB/Central Florida

2 St. Louis

Jake Matthews OT/Texas A&M

3 Jacksonville

Jadeveon Clowney DE/South Carolina

4 Cleveland

Teddy Bridgewater QB/Louisville

5 Oakland

Johnny Manziel QB/Texas A&M

6 Atlanta

Taylor Lewan T/Michigan

7 Tampa Bay

Greg Robinson T/Auburn

8 Minnesota

Anthony Barr OLB/UCLA

9 Buffalo

Khalil Mack OLB/Buffalo

10 Detroit

Mike Evans WR/Texas A&M

 

[ebsteelers]

I shudder deep down inside every time I see 1.2 (from Washington) Rams - Jadeveon Clowney. Dealing with Quinn and Clowney twice a year seems hopeless.

I understand how a Seahawk fan would fear that scenario. As a football fan, I'd love to see a re-birth of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse. That would be awesome. But as a Russel Wilson owner, not so much.

Having said that, it seems the Rams are putting out feelers to trade out of the 2nd pick so it doesn't appear that will happen.

On a totally different note, TFY Draft Insider just posted a top-ten projection today by Troy Pauline.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9170

7 Jan

Top Ten Mock Draft

1 Houston Texans

Blake Bortles QB/Central Florida

2 St. Louis

Jake Matthews OT/Texas A&M

3 Jacksonville

Jadeveon Clowney DE/South Carolina

4 Cleveland

Teddy Bridgewater QB/Louisville

5 Oakland

Johnny Manziel QB/Texas A&M

6 Atlanta

Taylor Lewan T/Michigan

7 Tampa Bay

Greg Robinson T/Auburn

8 Minnesota

Anthony Barr OLB/UCLA

9 Buffalo

Khalil Mack OLB/Buffalo

10 Detroit

Mike Evans WR/Texas A&M

evans before watkins.. interesting

 

[Donnybrook]

I like that Pauline didn't blindly draft a QB for the Vikings. At this point, we don't know who will be coaching the Vikings and both Kevin Williams and Jared Allen are free agents. They could be going to 34 or hybrid defense type defense. I also think that there is enough quality at the top of the draft that another team could trade up for a player like Barr. Quality OLBs are very sought after. Both Dion Jordon and Mingo went top 10 last year.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

And here is the latest USA Today mock draft.

They have consistently been putting out mocks every week of the NFL season and you can see the links at the bottom of the linked page to see how they have changed over the course of the year so I think this is an interesting mock to follow because you know it will change over time as things develop and they note the developments at the bottom of the page as to why each week's mock has changed.

http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/07/early-mock-draft-19-johnny-manziel-cleveland-browns/

Q mock draft: Week 19

Now on to this week’s mock draft…

1. Texans
Teddy Bridgewater, QB Louisville

2. Rams (from WASH)
Jake Matthews, OT Texas A&M

3. Jaguars
Blake Bortles, QB UCF

4. Browns
Johnny Manziel, QB Texas A&M

5. Raiders
Jadeveon Clowney, DE South Carolina

6. Falcons
Anthony Barr, LB UCLA

7. Buccaneers
Greg Robinson, OT Auburn

8. Vikings
Derek Carr, QB Fresno State

9. Bills
Sammy Watkins, WR Clemson

10. Lions
Darqueze Dennard, CB Michigan State

11. Titans
Kony Ealy, DE Missouri

12. Giants
Khalil Mack, LB Buffalo

13. Rams
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S Alabama

14. Bears
Justin Gilbert, CB Oklahoma State

15. Steelers
Taylor Lewan, OT Michigan

16. Cowboys
Vic Beasley, DE Clemson

17. Ravens
Eric Ebron, TE North Carolina

18. Jets
Mike Evans, WR Texas A&M

19. Dolphins
Cyrus Kouandjio, OT Alabama

20. Cardinals
C.J. Mosley, LB Alabama

21. Packers
Stephon Tuitt, DE Notre Dame

22. Eagles
Marqise Lee, WR USC

23. Chiefs
Ra’Shede Hageman, DT Minnesota

24. Bengals
Jason Verrett, CB TCU

25. Chargers
David Yankey, OG Stanford

26. Browns (from IND)
Jordan Matthews, WR Vanderbilt

27. Saints
Trent Murphy, LB Stanford

28. Patriots
Jace Amaro, TE Texas Tech

29. 49ers
Louis Nix III, NT Notre Dame

30. Panthers
Brandin Cooks, WR Oregon State

31. Broncos
Travis Swanson, C Arkansas

32. Seahawks
Timmy Jernigan, DT Florida State

*Draft order was determined by current record, playoff results and strength of schedule. The slotting for the Cowboys and the Ravens was decided by a coin flip due to identical records and opponent strength of schedules.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The mock draft was adjusted due to Oregon CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu’s decision to return to Eugene for his senior campaign.

 

[James Daulton]

I want the Ravens to draft Sammy Watkins sooo bad.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I'm not seeing a TE to Buffalo that high. That seems insane. Especially when you consider that just about every dominant NFL TE was either picked much later than that or an UDFA.

I think WR or LB is the pick for Buffalo.

 

[FUBAR]

I just understand Blake Bortles in the 1st round

First round makes sense. Top 10, not so much. Cleveland with the #32

 

[FUBAR]

Am I the only one not sold on Evans?

 

[pantherclub]

I have seen a few mocks with the Panthers taking Brandin Cook. I dont recall ever seeing him play but his stats are pretty crazy but he is not very big. Do any homers or anyone who has seen Cook know if the stats are the result of the offense or is he really that good.

5'10 190 seems a bit small

 

[sho nuff]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1915338-2014-nfl-draft-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-for-divisional-playoffs

By

Matt Miller(NFL Draft Lead Writer) on January 8, 2014

Updated 1st Round Mock Draft # Team Pick

1 Houston Texans QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville

2 Rams (from Washington) OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

3 Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles, UCF

4 Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

5 Oakland Raiders DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

6 Atlanta Falcons DE Khalil Mack, Buffalo

7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson

8 Minnesota Vikings QB Derek Carr, Fresno State

9 Buffalo Bills TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina

10 Detroit Lions CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma St.

11 Tennessee Titans OT Greg Robinson, Auburn

12 New York Giants OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA

13 St. Louis Rams FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama

14 Chicago Bears MLB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

15 Pittsburgh Steelers OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama

16 Baltimore Ravens WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M

17 Dallas Cowboys DE Kony Ealy, Missouri

18 New York Jets WR Marqise Lee, USC

19 Miami Dolphins DT Timmy Jernigan, FSU

20 Arizona Cardinals OT Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M

21 Green Bay Packers TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech

22 Philadelphia Eagles OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson

23 Kansas City Chiefs WR Allen Robinson, Penn State

24 Cincinnati Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan St.

25 San Diego Chargers CB Jason Verrett, TCU

26 Browns (from Indianapolis) WR Odell Beckham, LSU

27 New Orleans Saints OLB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State

28 New England Patriots WR Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt

29 San Francisco 49ers WR Jarvis Landry, LSU

30 Carolina Panthers WR Brandin Cooks, Oregon St.

31 Denver Broncos DT Louis Nix, Notre Dame

32 Seattle Seahawks TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Wash.

If Ted Thompson takes a TE over guys like Beasley, Dennard and even Nix...Ill eat my Rodgers jersey.

Just don't see him going TE that high ever...or even offense in the first unless its a "can't miss" Olineman. Which is not likely drafting where they are.

I keep hoping somehow Ha-Ha falls to them.

 

[Vincesanity]

Blake Bortles reminds me of Jake Locker, just don't think he's ready to be thrust into the NFL day 1 which a Top 10 pick will have to be.

 

[Donnybrook]

Derek Carr reminds me of Blaine Gabbert. I can't take any mock seriously that has him going top 10.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Blake Bortles reminds me of Jake Locker, just don't think he's ready to be thrust into the NFL day 1 which a Top 10 pick will have to be.

 

[Donnybrook]

"Bortles reminds me of Jake Locker with a little smoother stroke…Both guys struggle to see clearly"

- Daniel Jeremiah

However you can argue that at least statistically Bortles was much better than Locker in college. http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/blake-bortles-1.html

http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jake-locker-1.html

 

[Bronx Bomber]

I want the Ravens to draft Sammy Watkins sooo bad.

That would be interesting to see a team with two of the exact same WRs opposite each other.

 

[msommer]

I like that Pauline didn't blindly draft a QB for the Vikings. At this point, we don't know who will be coaching the Vikings and both Kevin Williams and Jared Allen are free agents. They could be going to 34 or hybrid defense type defense. I also think that there is enough quality at the top of the draft that another team could trade up for a player like Barr. Quality OLBs are very sought after. Both Dion Jordon and Mingo went top 10 last year.

If they go 3-4 they are going to need a lot of LBs...

 

[Warrior]

So lazy to have 3 QB in the top 4. It's the "easy" way to mock draft because teams need QB, but it never actually happens. Far be it for these guys to put some actual thought into the process.

 

[Soulfly3]

May just be my sour attitude, but I dont think any QB in this draft holds a lick to Mariota... wouldnt want to draft any of these QBs anywhere near the top.

Hope the Browns pass and make a run for Mariota next season

 

[James Daulton]

I want the Ravens to draft Sammy Watkins sooo bad.

That would be interesting to see a team with two of the exact same WRs opposite each other.

What? Torry is a burner, not a natural catcher of the football and an average at best route runner. Watkins to me seems to excel in route running and catches the ball as well as anybody I've seen. Granted I'm not Mel or anything.

 

[Bronx Bomber]

I want the Ravens to draft Sammy Watkins sooo bad.

That would be interesting to see a team with two of the exact same WRs opposite each other.

What? Torry is a burner, not a natural catcher of the football and an average at best route runner. Watkins to me seems to excel in route running and catches the ball as well as anybody I've seen. Granted I'm not Mel or anything.

Almost every comparison I've seen is that Watkins is Torrey Smith. I'm sure they have some differences though, but for the most part many people are comparing the two similarly. I wasn't criticizing as I really think that would be interesting to see.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Maybe I'm wrong, but Watkins looks way bigger than Torrey Smith.

 

[sho nuff]

I don't think Watkins is at all the one trick pony that T Smith is.