Final 2014 Mock Draft

1.  Houston Texans:  Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina
Baring some team throwing the kitchen sink at Houston, the Texans will stay here and likely take Clowney. Even without being a good fit in the Texans defense, Clowney gives them the pass rusher they need.

2.  Atlanta Falcons: Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
When it comes to the Falcons drafting we know that when Thomas Dimitroff wants a player he gets him. The Falcons need a edge rusher and since they can't get Clowney he'll get Mack who'll thrive in the Falcons 3-4 defense.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Sammy Watkins WR Clemson
Even if Mack was here I think they would have gone with Watkins.  They've add so many pieces on defense and need help on offense.  Add in GM David Caldwell stated Blackmon might not play this season and it makes this pick all the more likely.

4.  Cleveland Browns:  Mike Evans WR Texas A&M
The Mike Evans bandwagon is picking up steam and he's likely not going to fall past five.  Evans would complement Josh Gordon and give whoever their QB is a big receiver to throw the ball up to.

5. Buffalo Bills: Greg Robinson OT Auburn
Head Coach Doug Marrone wants to run the ball and would be estatic to get Robinson here.  But I think what happens is the Bills move up to get him if he falls past the sixth pick.  Robinson could start at right tackle as a rookie before eventually moving to LT.

6. St. Louis Rams: Jake Matthews OT Texas A&M
After the Raiders pick and now St. Louis passing up Greg Robinson you probably think I'm crazy.  However lets not forget that teams pick players they know. Head Coach Jeff Fisher's roommate at USC was Jake's dad who he also with Fisher in Houston and Tennessee for years.

7.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
Let's not forget that Lovie Smith is running this team and he'll be able to get the guy he wants.  Yeah the Buccaneers have Gerald McCoy, but Donald and McCoy can play next to each other.  Lovie needs a disrupter out of the front four and Donald gives them that.

8. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma State
Don't see the Vikings taking a QB here at eight, they'll go after Zach Mettenburger in the second round. Instead look for new coach Mike Zimmer to look for a piece on defense. They'd love Mack and could chose Anthony Barr, but Gilbert could be too much to pass up to face off against the tall corners in the division.

9.  Oakland Raiders:  Taylor Lewan OT Michigan
There is word that the Raiders like Lewan the best over Matthews and Robinson.  I wouldn't be shocked if the Raiders took him at five, but they want to move down and should find a suitor if Robinson falls to that pick.

10. Detroit Lions:  Eric Ebron TE North Carolina
Under GM Martin Mayhew the Lions often go best player available and that could be Ebron here.  Even though the Lions have Pettigrew and Furia they don't do what Ebron can.  Look for Ebron to play the slot WR and help take pressure off of Calvin Johnson. 

11.  Tennessee Titans:  Anthony Barr OLB UCLA
With the Titans moving to the 3-4 under DC Ray Horton they need a pass rushing OLB badly.  Add in that former UCLA DC Lou Spanos is now on the Titans staff.  QB could be an option, but they could wait till round two.

12. New York Giants: Zach Martin OL Notre Dame
A draft full of surprises has another one with Martin going ahead of Taylor Lewan.  However the Giants will pass on Lewan because of off the field concerns. Martin will get a look at LT, but could end up being the solution at guard or even center for a team that loves to run the ball.

13.  New York Jets:  Odell Beckham Jr WR LSU
They missed out on the guy they wanted last year and won't let it happen again.  With adding Eric Decker they need somebody to complement the bigger receiver.  Beckham is an outstanding route running and gives whoever the QB is a much needed weapon.  

14. Philadelphia Eagles: Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech
I don't see the Eagles take a WR. If you remember Chip Kelly's teams at Oregon it was his RBs not the WRs that were the focal point of his offense.  Instead they'll go defense and Kelly wants tall athletic guys. They love Fuller and won't hesitate to move up to get him.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan State
Wide Receiver has been a hot pick for the Steelers, but with Beckham gone they likely wait till round two. Dennard is the top corner according to some teams and his physicality and playing style fits the Steelers mold.

16.  San Francisco 49ers:  Brandin Cooks WR Oregon State
There is a ton of talk of the 49ers moving up to make a big splash.  Word is they want Odell Beckham, but I see the Jets beating them out of him.  But that doesn't mean the 49ers won't sit back and wait.  Brandin Cooks gives them the deep threat they need to really open up their offense.

17. Arizona Cardinals:  Blake Bortles QB UCF
I've really come around on the Cardinals taking Bortles here.  One hand the Cardinals just missed out on making the playoffs, but Bortels fits what Arians likes in a QB and with Palmer having maybe one more year it could be a good thing to have Bortles sit and learn.

18. St. Louis Rams: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix S Alabama
One thing we know about Jeff Fisher coached teams is they need to have good safety play.  TJ McDonald looks to be set at the strong safety spot, but what about the free?  Enter Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix who has the range to play deep in coverage or match up with tight ends and slot receivers.


19.  Miami Dolphins:  Ja'Wuan Jones OT Tennessee
I could really see the Dolphins moving down and taking Jones.  But if they can't move they could just take him here.  They need a RT after signing Brandon Albert and love Jones.  Personally I think it's a reach but they won't stop them.

20.  Baltimore Ravens:  CJ Mosley LB Alabama
Baltimore always ends up with somebody whose ranked higher and they fall into their lap.  That could happen here.  But trying to figure out who that is is going to be tough. Somebody will want to move up and then the Ravens can take Mosley who is a good value here.

21.  Green Bay Packers:  Ryan Shazier LB Ohio State
The Packers have long had a hole next to AJ Hawk and could fill that here with Shazier.  Shazier is a physical freak and teams love his ability to blitz and go sideline to sideline.

22. Chicago Bears: Calvin Pryor S Louisville
With Aaron Donald gone I don't see the Bears drafting a defensive tackle, prompting them to move down.  Safety has been a big issue for the Bears and they let Major Wright leave without a fight.  They'll give Conte another shot at the FS spot, but Pryor allows them to continue to mix their safeties back and forth like they did last year.

23.  Kansas City Chiefs:  Xavier Su'a-Filo G UCLA
Most people project a wide receiver to the Chiefs here and that could happen.  But as much as Reid loves to take receivers he loves taking lineman even more.   Remember when he took Danny Watkins a couple of years ago?  The Chiefs need a guard since Asamoah left in free agency.

24.  Cincinnati Bengals:  Bradley Roby CB Ohio State
With the need for a cornerback and the Bengals love for drafting Big 10 players this makes Roby a likely landing spot for the Bengals.  He'll compete with Terrence Newman and Adam Jones for the second CB spot opposite of Leon Hall.

25. San Diego Chargers:  Jason Verrett CB TCU
This pick could be a receiver or cornerback, but I believe a corner is a bigger need.  They did finish 29th in pass defense after all.  Some teams could shy from Verrett because of his size, but he could be the best cover corner in the draft.  Don't forget that the Chargers GM was with the Colts when they took Tim Jennings.

26. Cleveland Browns:  Derek Carr QB Fresno State
For all indications Carr is the Browns top choice at QB. They is a chance they take him with the fourth pick or even move down form there.  But with the QBs falling, they could still get him here.

27. New Orleans Saints:  Dee Ford OLB Auburn
Bringing in Rob Ryan has brought back the swagger for the Saints defense.  However they need help at outside linebacker and have shown a lot of interest with Dee Ford.  Ford has experience standing up and his athletic ability will come in handy.

28.  Carolina Panthers:  Joel Bitonio OT Nevada
For a team that was one of the best teams in the NFC to have this many holes is pretty remarkable. WR is a huge need, but they've made it clear that protecting Cam is top priority.  Cyrus Kouandjio could be a possibility, but Bitonio is a better prospect and has the athletic ability teams want out of tackles now.

29. New England Patriots:  Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
This may be the prime spot for a team to move up and get a QB.  However if the Patriots stay here they could go many different ways.  But let's not forget that the Patriots love versatility.  They also need defensive tackle help and Tuitt can play DE or DT in any scheme.  Perfect Patriot player.  

30.  Dallas Cowboys:  Marqise Lee WR USC
All the talk of Manziel to the Cowboys doesn't really make a ton of sense since Jerry loves Romo.  Defense needs a ton of help, but Jerry loves offense and they could use another receiver to work the short to intermediate routes.  

31. Denver Broncos:  Ra'Shede Hagamen DT Minnesota
The Broncos pick could go anywhere and there is talk of them wanting to move up.  To get who is unknown, but they have been linked to Hageman quite a bit.  Hageman would be a good fit in that he gives them a player who can rush from the interior and play all over the line.

32.  Jacksonville Jaguars:  Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
I do think Manziel goes in the first round, but I think it's somebody that going to move up.  Jacksonville to me is the perfect fit because he translates well to their offensive system and head coach Gus Bradley comes from Seattle where he saw Pete Carroll thrive by letting guys be who they are.