Now that the Combine is over, we have an agonizing two month wait until the draft. Until then, feast on this new mock draft.
For the record, this mock draft isn't perfect. I don't care for where I have Derek Carr going, but I'll just fix it in my next mock.
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HOU – Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo
Clowney has work ethic issues and no QB really captures the Texans.
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ATL – (TRADE w/ STL) – Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Clowney falls, and Atlanta instinctively moves for him.
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JAC – Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
Johnny Manziel has some similarities with Russell Wilson. Gus Bradley can’t ignore the allure.
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CLE – Blake Bortles, QB, UCF
Bortles is an upgrade from every QB on that roster and gives Cleveland a better chance to win.
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OAK – Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
Oakland couldn’t be happier. Pryor clearly isn’t the guy, and neither is McGloin.
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STL – (TRADE w/ ATL) – Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
The Rams trade down and still get the top WR in the draft. That’s a win.
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TB – Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
Penn just isn’t cutting it.
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MIN – Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA
No QB is worthy here, but Barr is of value and fills a need.
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BUF – Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Cordy Glenn needs to be moved. Robinson just adds to the athleticism of the Bills Offense.
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DET – Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
The thought of Evans and Johnson is just scary.
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TEN – CJ Mosely, OLB, Alabama
The Titans need to beef up their Run Defense.
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NYG – Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
Gilbert is too athletic to pass up, and he fills a need for the Giants.
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STL – Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
The Rams now have two strong Michigan bookend tackles.
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CHI – Timmy Jernigan, DT, FSU
Regardless of Melton’s decision, the Bears need some beef upfront.
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PIT – Darqueeze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
Perhaps not the biggest need, but Dennard is a good value.
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DAL – Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville
Dallas has been looking for a dynamic playmaker in the secondary for some time now.
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BAL – Marqise Lee, WR, USC
Flacco needs more targets.
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NYJ – Eric Ebron, TE, UNC
Geno Smith needs someone to throw to.
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MIA – Zach Martin, OT/OG, Notre Dame
The offensive line situation in Miami is a disaster.
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ARI – Dee Ford, OLB, Auburn
John Abraham is old.
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GB – Ha’sean Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
Jennings out, Clinton-Dix in.
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PHI – Jason Verrett, CB, TCU
A super athletic corner like Verrettt would fit in nicely under Kelly.
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KC – Odell Beckham, WR, LSU
The Chiefs need another WR besides Bowe—why not another athletic LSU WR?
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CIN – Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
Michael Johnson is gone and the Bengals need a pass rusher.
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SD – Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
The Chargers give up too much through the air.
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CLE (via IND) – Kelvin Benjamin, WR, FSU
Paired with Gordon, this would be an incredible duo.
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NO – Kyle Van Noy, OLB, BYU
Gallette was a good find, but the Saints need a terror off the edge.
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CAR – Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia
Moses might not be Jordan Gross, but he might have just enough to play LT.
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NE – Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
The Patriots two TE system was unstoppable.
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SF – Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
Matthews, a relative of Jerry Rice, would fit nicely in a West Coast system. Goodbye Boldin!
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DEN – Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State
The Broncos desperately need some youth in their secondary.
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SEA – Xavier Su’a Filo, OG, UCLA
The Seahawks need some talent upfront, and XSF is an athlete.
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HOU – Zach Mettenberger, QB, LSU
The Texans can afford to wait on Mettenberger, and the payoff could be great.
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WAS – Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
Give RGIII someone to throw to.
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CLE – Cyril Richardson, OG, Baylor
The Browns could upgrade their RG.
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OAK – Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State
Typical Oakland pick. Bridgewater would like this as well.
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STL – (TRADE w/ ATL) Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
Can you really argue with this value?
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TB – Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame
Tampa has lacked a true TE threat for a long time.
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JAC – Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame
Jacksonville needs some Bubba’s up front.
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MIN – Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
Ponder clearly isn’t the guy.
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BUF – Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
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TEN – Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon State
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NYG – David Yankey, OG, Stanford
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STL – Lamarcus Joyner, S, Florida State
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DET – Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State
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PIT – Rashede Hageman, DE/DT, Minnesota
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DAL – Dakota Dozier, OG, Furman
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BAL – Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas
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NYJ – Gabe Jackson, OG, Mississippi State
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MIA – Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU
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CHI – Jimmie Ward, S, Northern Illinois
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ARI – Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State
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GB – Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin
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PHI – Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech
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CIN – Deone Bucannon, S, Washington State
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SF – Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU
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SD – Brandon Thomas, OG, Clemson
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NO – Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU
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IND – Demarcus Lawrence, OLB, Boise State
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CAR – Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State
Being big, strong, and agile, Adams has a lot in common with Anquan Boldin. Unfortunately for Steve Smith, the ideal complementary WR is coming at the twilight of his career.