Disclaimer: I am a huge nerd for the NFL draft...So here we go...
Ok, so the time from the end of the NFL season until the NFL draft is entirely too long. Guys like me grow very impatient and I seriously have looked at thousands of mock drafts(most of which I don't agree with) however, I still read. So, I thought I would make my own. I'm pretty sure I've done plenty of research on the matter to be an NFL scout so if anyone reading this likes what they see and knows how to pull some strings and make that happen, hook a brother up.
1. Houston Texans-Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
I know there is a lot of speculation as to what the Texans will do with this pick. I, personally, think they should try and trade the pick and see if they can get a smoking deal like the Rams/Redskins RG3 trade. However, I doubt they will get that lucky. So, I would take the best player available(Jadeveon Clowney) and pair him with J.J. Watt to form the best pass rush in the league. I think they will be able to select Teddy Bridgewater with their 2nd round selection, so there is your QB, Houston.
2. St. Louis Rams-Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
The talk of the Rams drafting Johnny Manziel here is crazy talk to me. I am a little biased towards Sam Bradford but I know if he's given Sammy Watkins, to go along with Tavon Austin from last year's draft. Sam could continue adding on to the numbers that he was putting up before his injury last season. Which, a lot of people say Sam is injury prone, and in that case, give him some protection! So I could also see them drafting Greg Robinson or Jake Matthews here. But I like the idea of a Sam to Sammy connection. Sammy Watkins is going to be a beast.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars-Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
Ok, I think I like Blake Bortles or Derek Carr more, but for Jacksonville and their fandom's sake, they take Johnny Football. Mainly, to help them put some fans in their seats. He is very fun to watch and I think teams are starting to realize that short quarterbacks aren't so bad(see Drew Brees or Russell Wilson)
4. Cleveland Browns-Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
I think Cleveland would really love to have Sammy Watkins here to pair with Josh Gordon, however, he's taken here. So I go with the big offensive lineman with the most upside here. Whoever the Browns QB will be next year will love having him and Joe Thomas protecting him.
5. Oakland Raiders- Khalil Mack, LB, Buffalo
I'm not sure what the Raiders will do here. Their previous draft history would indicate that they may not know what to do either. I would go with the best player available here and wait to get my quarterback next year. They seem to think Matt Schaub can get the job done in 2014 so i'd wait it out one more year and select Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston, or Brett Hundley as my franchise quarterback next season.
6. Atlanta Falcons- Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
They would love to get Khalil Mack or Jadeveon Clowney here but, unfortunately, they will be gone by now. So they protect Matt Ryan and select Matthews here.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Mike Evan, WR, Texas A&M
The Bucs seem to really want to select the big WR here. Him and Vincent Jackson would be a pretty scary combination.
8. Minnesota Vikings- Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida
I think all the Vikings need is a franchise QB and they will be contenders. I think they realize this as well. They pick Bortles here who I think is very similar to Andrew Luck and Ben Roethlisberger. All you need to do is hand the ball to AD and not turn the ball over and Vikings should be pretty lethal.
9. Buffalo Bills- Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
The Bills could use a few more weapons for E.J. Manuel and I think Ebron would be a nice addition.
10. Detroit Lions- Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma St.
Lions could use some help in their secondary and I think Justin Gilbert is a solid pick. He has great size and speed and could potentially provide the Lions with a lockdown CB.
11. Tennessee Titans-Anthony Barr, LB, UCLA
Titans could use some help with their pass rush and Anthony Barr would definitely provide that. Any guy who is 6'5" 255 and converted from Running Back probably would provide a lot of speed and athleticism to their defense.
12. New York Giants- Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
I think the Giants need a lot of help. I think a good start would be drafting this large individual to protect Eli.
13. St. Louis Rams- Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
The Rams still need to protect Sam but I think they can wait until later to do so. They have a need at safety and I think this is a great pick for them. Plus, the guy goes by Ha-Ha. Can't beat that.
14. Chicago Bears- Timmy Jernigan- DT, Florida St.
Da Bears try to get back to their old "monsters of the midway" form and strengthen up their D. This guy would be a nice fit.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kyle Fuller- CB, Virginia Tech
Ike Taylor and Troy Polamalu are great but they're getting up there in the age category. Kyle Fuller should give them a youthful spark and help the Steelers get back to their winning ways.
16. Dallas Cowboys- Aaron Donald, DT, Pitt
I think America's team really needs a pass rusher since they've lossed Demarcus Ware to the Broncos. Ideally, I think they would rather have Anthony Barr here but since he's taken, Aaron Donald isn't too shabby of a pick.
Ok, this is taking a lot longer than expected and the Thunder game starts in 25 mins so...i'll just show you my remaining picks. No insight really, just the picks. You all are probably getting tired of reading this anyways...
17. Baltimore Ravens- Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville
18. New York Jets- Odell Beckham, WR, LSU
19. Miami Dolphins- Zach Martin, OT, Notre Dame
20. Arizona Cardinals- C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama
21. Green Bay Packers- Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio St..
22. Philadelphia Eagles- Marqise Lee, WR, USC
23. Kansas City Chiefs- Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon St.
24. Cincinatti Bengals- Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan St
25. San Diego Chargers-Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio St.
26. Cleveland Browns- Derek Carr, QB Fresno St.
27. New Orleans Saints-Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
28. Carolina Panthers- Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia
29. New England Patriots- Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
30. San Francisco 49ers- Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida St.
31. Denver Broncos- Ra'Shede Hageman, DE/DT, Minnesota
32. Seattle Seahawks- Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
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