eDraft writer Ryan Ratty got together with head editor Vincent Frank for a two-man mock draft over the course of the past week or so. The idea behind this is to make those mocking think long and hard about those picks.
When doing a simple mock by yourself, it's easy to adjust where a player is likely to go based on presuppositions. You simply can't do that when there is another person picking ahead of you.
This is one of the primary reasons that community mock drafts have become a craze over the past couple years. While eDraft will have one of those in the next month or so, this will have to tide you guys/gals over.
Picks made by Ryan Ratty (RR)
Picks made by Vincent Frank (VF)
Round One
1. Houston Texans (RR): Blake Bortles, Quarterback, Central Florida
Rumor is that the Texans may be picking Clowney here, but I’m not buying into that smokescreen. The need for a cornerback is here, and the Texans should benefit with Bortles. He has a strong arm, and he will be well-groomed under Bill O’Brien.
2. St. Louis Rams (VF): Greg Robinson, Offensive Tackle, Auburn
Robinson is going to be a franchise book end for a long time. While St. Louis has a left tackle in the form of veteran Jake Long, this youngster can come in and be an immediate upgrade at right tackle before eventually taking over for Long a long the left side of the line. Robinson's upside is as the best tackle in the NFL.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (RR): Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End, South Carolina
Head coach Gus Bradley is a defensive guy, so I don’t see Jacksonville skipping the best defensive prospect in the past few years for a quarterback.
Teddy Bridgewater or Johnny Manziel could be an option here too, but Clowney could be too much to pass up on.
4. Cleveland Browns (FF): Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville
Finally, Cleveland spends a top-10 pick on the all-important quarterback position. If Blake Bortles goes No. 1, which we mocked here, there is no possible way that the Browns can pass up on the consensus No. 1 quarterback in the draft. Despite concerns about his frame, Teddy has franchise quarterback written all over him.
5. Oakland Raiders (RR): Sammy Watkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson
The wide receiver situation in Oakland doesn’t look that good. Denarius Moore is a decent receiver, but he should definitely not be the first option in that offense. Raiders benefit greatly with Watkins falling to their pick.
6. Atlanta Falcons (VF): Khalil Mack, Linebacker, Buffalo
An argument could be made that Atlanta needs to go offensive tackle here, but pass rush is an equally as important need for Mike Smith and Co. With Osi Umenyiora likely being released, the Falcons have no real pass-rush threat on the roster. Mack is a monster in every possible way and should be able to rack up 10-plus sacks as a rookie.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (RR): Jake Matthews, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M
The Buccaneers have a talented roster that could very well make the playoffs one day. Drafting Matthews would be the best player available type of scenario. A quarterback could also go here, but the jury is still out on Mike Glennon. He has the height and raw potential that coaches like.
8. Minnesota Vikings (VF): Johnny Manziel, Quarterback, Texas A&M
Minnesota needs a franchise quarterback. The likes of Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel and Josh Freeman set this team back a big deal last season. While we have Derek Carr ranked ahead of Manziel, common logic seems to suggest that the latter will go first in May. If so, Minnesota will be all over him.
9. Buffalo Bills (RR): Eric Ebron, Tight End, North Carolina
Ebron is an intriguing player because he has a wide receiver skillset in a tight end’s body. The Bills need weapons, and they would get just that in Ebron. The North Carolina product would give quarterback E.J. Manuel another dimension to a young offense.
10. Detroit Lions (VF): Darqueze Dennard, Cornerback, Michigan State
This is pretty much a no brainer. If the Lions are able to pair Dennard up with Darius Slay it would be a tremendous upgrade from the previous couple seasons.
Dennard is the consensus No. 1 cornerback in the draft and we have him as a top-10 overall player.
11. Tennessee Titans (RR): Kony Ealy, Defensive End, Missouri
Ealy is possibly the most raw prospect in this draft. He shows the ability to produce in the 4-3 scheme and in the 3-4 scheme. He has long arms, and he impressed some people with his fast cone drill. The Titans could use another pass rusher to help out Jurrell Casey, and Ealy could be that guy.
12. New York Giants (VF): Taylor Lewan, Offensive Tackle, Michigan
The last of possible franchise book ends, Lewan saved his status as a first-round pick with a dominating performance at the combine. It goes without saying that the Giants need to get younger and more talented along the offensive line. Lewan is an obvious choice here with Robinson and Matthews off the board.
13. St. Louis Rams (RR): Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Free Safety, Alabama
Like Tampa Bay, the Rams have a talented roster. They have quality players in all levels of the defense, except for one. The Rams need an upgrade at the safety position, and Clinton-Dix is the best player at that position in this draft.
14. Chicago Bears (VF): Ra’Shede Hageman, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota
One of the most underrated players in this draft class, Hageman has a chance to be a dominating interior presence in the NFL. He's big, athletic and strong...three key components for success at this level. The Bears also need a ton of help on defense, which makes this an obvious choice.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers (RR): Louis Nix III, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame
Although he had a major knee surgery, Nix III is a good fit for the Steelers.
16. Dallas Cowboys (VF): Aaron Donald, Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh
Undersized a tad, Donald is a tremendous interior pass-rush presence and has evolved into a great all-around player. Needless to say, Dallas needs all the help it can get along the defensive front. This might be a perceived reach, but in the end Dallas will have struck gold.
17. Baltimore Ravens (RR): Mike Evans, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M
It’s pretty clear that Marlon Brown and Jacoby Jones aren’t a good fit opposite of Torrey Smith. Evans is a big-body who has a wide catch-radius. Flacco could use a player like Evans. He has potential to become an elite receiver in the NFL.
18. New York Jets (VF): Odell Beckham Jr, Wide Receiver, Louisiana State
I couldn't care less that Geno Smith struggled big time as a rookie. Put any young quarterback into that situation and he won't be successful. Instead of attempting to replace Smith after just one season, the Jets need to give him the necessary weapons to make an impact. Beckham Jr. is a fast riser in the draftnik community and has untapped potential.
19. Miami Dolphins (RR): Zack Martin, Offensive Guard/Tackle, Notre Dame
With the news of Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin, I have had Zack Martin mocked here in almost all of my drafts. The Notre Dame product has the rare ability to play guard or tackle. That skill will be of great use for the Dolphins.
20. Arizona Cardinals (VF): Derek Carr, Quarterback, Fresno State
Why not? Arizona needs an eventual replacement for the turnover prone Carson Palmer and Carr is a perfect fit in Bruce Arians down-field passing game. As our No. 2 quarterback in the draft, this would be coup for a team looking to compete with San Francisco and Seattle in the NFC West.
21. Green Bay Packers (RR): Calvin Pryor, Free Safety, Louisville
The Packers have a bunch of needs, but none are greater than the ones in the secondary. In 2013, the Packers clearly missed Charles Woodson and his play-making ability. Pryor will be able to come in day one and be a starter.
22. Philadelphia Eagles (VF): Justin Gilbert, Cornerback, Oklahoma State
Defensive backs, defensive backs and more defensive backs. One of the only things holding Philadelphia back from legit contention in the NFC is a strong secondary. It needs to get younger and more talented here. Gilbert may be a bit undersized, but he has the best ball skills of any cornerback in the draft class. Team him up with Brandon Boykin and the Eagles have a great young duo at cornerback.
23. Kansas City Chiefs (RR): Kelvin Benjamin, Wide Receiver, Florida State
The need for a receiver opposite of Dwayne Bowe is clear. Alex Smith is an accurate quarterback who could put the ball up high for the Benjamin. In my opinion, there isn’t a receiver in this class that is better at bringing down jump-balls than Benjamin.
24. Cincinnati Bengals (VF): C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, Alabama
We already know that the Bengals go value over need in the draft and it's worked out well for them over the past few seasons. In Mosely, they get both value and need.
A top-10 player on our big board and an immediate starter, he'd be a monster lining up with Vontaze Burfict at linebacker in Cincinnati.
25. San Diego Chargers (RR): Jason Verrett, Cornerback, TCU
The Chargers need a cornerback who can shut down receivers. Verrett is small, but there is reasoning for him to go to San Diego. Verrett could cover Wes Welker all across the field in the AFC West. He has the athletic ability to be a playmaker in the NFL as well. Don’t count out small secondary players… look at what Tyrann Mathieu did last year for the Cardinals.
26. Cleveland Browns (VF): Brandin Cooks, Wide Receiver, Oregon State
It's become a necessity for the Browns to build up their skill positions on offense. If they are able to add Cooks, one of the fastest risers in the draft, to a group that already included Jordan Cameron and Josh Gordon, Bridgewater will have what he needs to be successful out of the gate.
27. New Orleans Saints (RR): Anthony Barr, Outside Linebacker, UCLA
The Saints run a 30 front, which is an aggressive 3-4 defensive scheme. For production in this scheme, you need to have players that are athletic and coachable. Anthony Barr is a top ten talent, but there are concerns over what position he should play. Barr could find his niche in Rob Ryan’s defense.
28. Carolina Panthers (VF): Kyle Fuller, Cornerback, Virginia Tech
Fuller is one of the most underrated defenders in the entire draft class. He's physical at the line and possesses plus technique on the outside. While wide receiver is also a need here, Carolina looks to improve what has to be considered a weak group of cornerbacks.
29. New England Patriots (RR): Jace Amaro, Tight End, Texas Tech
After having the best tight end tandem in basically the history of the NFL, the Patriots lacked contributors at this position. Rob Gronkowski is great, but it seems like he is never healthy. Also, we all know what happened to Aaron Hernandez. Amaro could come in and start until Gronkowski comes back from his injuries. Amaro would give Tom Brady another weapon to work with.
30. San Francisco 49ers (VF): Marqise Lee, Wide Receiver, USC
With some of their receiver targets off the board here, the 49ers go with someone who was at one point considered a lock to be the No. 1 receiver off the board.
Less-than-stellar quarterback play at USC coupled with injury issues over the past two seasons has led to a major drop for Lee. There is, however, no doubting the tremendous talent that he possesses. The surest bet of any of the receivers still on the board.
31. Denver Broncos (RR): Ryan Shazier, Outside Linebacker, Ohio State
After statiscally being the best offense in the history of the NFL, the Broncos were shut down on the grandest stage. To get back to where they want to be, the Broncos need to do some upgrading across the defense. They may not be able to re-sign Wesley Woodyard, so they should go after a linebacker early in the draft. Also, Shazier has the ability to play all over the place on a hybrid type of defense.
32. Seattle Seahawks (VF): Timmy Jernigan, Defensive Tackle, Florida State
With Red Bryant out of the mix and Michael Bennett primed to test the free agent market, Seattle could end up having to address depth at a position where it was tremendously deep last year. While flying on the radar, Jernigan possesses a ton of upside as an interior threat.
Round Two
33. Houston Texans (RR): Morgan Moses, Offensive Tackle, Virginia
After getting their quarterback, the Texans should look to draft an athletic tackle to patrol Bortles’ blindside. Moses is athletic as any, and Duane Brown is aging by the minute. The biggest problem here is that Moses could very well get picked late in the first round by a team that needs help across the offensive line.
34. Washington Redskins (VF): Jimmie Ward, Safety, Northern Illinois
When Phillip Thomas went down with a season-ending injury prior to the start of the regular year, we knew the Redskins would be in trouble at safety.
Bacarri Rambo played okay, but the likes of Brandon Meriweather did absolutely nothing in D.C. Ward is a first-round talent and will be able to come in and start from the strong safety position immediately.
35. Cleveland Browns (RR): Kyle Van Noy, Outside Linebacker, BYU
Kyle Van Noy is one of my favorite players in college football. He is an instinctive linebacker that could also cover tight ends across the middle. With the release of D’Qwell Jackson, the Browns could use a guy that has a ton of experience at reading plays.
36. Oakland Raiders (VF): Lamarcus Joyner, Defensive Back, Florida State
What a coup this would be for the Raiders. We have Joyner as a top-25 prospect on our big board. He compares very well to Tyrann Mathieu who was amazing with the Arizona Cardinals as a rookie. Oakland could line him up in the slot and even have him take some snaps at free safety. A pure playmaker in every way.
37. Atlanta Falcons (RR): Xavier Su’a-Filo, Offensive Guard, UCLA
Su’a-Filo is an interesting prospect because he is big and athletic. The Falcons need help in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Getting a first-round talent like the UCLA guard would help out Matt Ryan a lot. He is capable of being a strong pulling guard in the NFL for years to come.
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (VF): James Gayle, Defensive End, Virginia Tech
Pass-rush threat. That's probably the best term to define what Gayle will bring to the table. He's an exterior threat that is able to get to the quarterback due to plus athleticism and solid moves from the outside. This is something that Tampa Bay has been missing for some time. Lovie Smith's team won't pass up on this opportunity.
39. Jacksonville Jaguars (RR): Jimmy Garoppolo, Quarterback, Eastern Illinois
After getting Clowney in the first, it is a must that the Jaguars draft a quarterback. There hasn’t been one quarterback that has moved up draft boards more than Garoppolo.
Coming from Eastern Illinois, Garoppolo broke all of Tony Romo’s stats in college. He has the size that coaches love, and he has a pretty fast release as well.
40. Minnesota Vikings (VF): Chris Borland, Linebacker, Wisconsin
The first of two inside linebacker we have mocked to the Vikings, Borland is one of the better all-around players at this position I have scouted in a while. He does lack the size to be a thumper, but does a tremendous job reading the plays and going sideline to sideline. He's a perfect inside linebacker in Minnesota's scheme.
41. Buffalo Bills (RR): David Yankey, Offensive Guard/Tackle, Stanford
The Bills could use some upgrades across the offensive line. It would be a nice fit for the Bills to draft Yankey as he is a Stanford product. Yankey could open up holes for C.J. Mosley and give time for Manuel in the passing game.
42. Tennessee Titans (VF): Pierre Desir, Cornerback, Lindenwood
I have flirted with mocking Desir in the first round. No matter the level of competition he went up in college, Desir is going to be an absolute stud at the next level. He has all the makings of a shutdown cornerback with elite ball skills and an uncanny technique that rivals any other defensive back in the draft.
I wouldn't be surprised to see him playing at a Pro Bowl level early in his career. Even if the Titans are able to retain Alterraun Verner, unlikely, they need another starter-calibur corner.
43. New York Giants (RR): Troy Niklas, Tight End, Notre Dame
A tight end is a need for the Giants after subpar play from Brandon Myers after signing him to a big contract. Niklas has a future in the NFL as a three-down player. He is a big and strong body that you could plug him in an be an immediate factor in a run game. He also has great bloodlines in the NFL from his family.
44. St. Louis Rams (VF): Jordan Matthews, Wide Receiver, Vanderbilt
I don't expect the Rams to spend another high-round pick on a wide receiver unless someone falls on to their lap in the second round. That's exactly what happened here. Matthews has first-round talent, but falls in this mock due to needs of teams ahead of the Rams here. He's a starting wide receiver and should complement Tavon Austin nicely.
45. Detroit Lions (RR): Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Tight End, Washington
The Lions need a big target to take some pressure off of Calvin Johnson. After passing on a receiver in the first round, the Lions select a hybrid tight end who has drawn comparisons to Rob Gronkowski. If he can minimize his problems off the field, Seferian-Jenkins should have a good NFL career.
46. Pittsburgh Steelers (VF): Ed Reynolds, Safety, Stanford
A pure free safety at the next level, Reynold is going to be one of the best cover guys out of this draft three years from now. Pittsburgh can team him up with Shamarko Thomas to create a solid young tandem once Ryan Clark and Troy P. are done.
47. Dallas Cowboys (RR): Dee Ford, Defensive End, Auburn
After getting Aaron Donald in the first round, the Cowboys take another defensive linemen. Dee Ford fell down the board in this mock draft, and I was not going to let him fall any farther. Ford has a future in the 4-3 scheme as an edge rusher. He is only 260 pounds, but he plays bigger than he is.
The Cowboys fill two glaring needs in the first two rounds of the draft. These picks may sense for Dallas, but you can be sure Jerry Jones will mess it up somehow.
48. Baltimore Ravens (VF): Bishop Sankey, Running Back, Washington
There is no telling whether Ray Rice will be back in a Ravens' uniform. Even if he does return, his days are limited in Baltimore. Bernard Pierce is a decent running back, but he's not going to be a star in the NFL. Sankey is our consensus No. 1 running back in the draft and it's really not that close.
49. New York Jets (RR): Trent Murphy, Defensive End, Stanford
Trent Murphy is one of the most interesting players in this draft because he has been mocked in the first round and he has been mocked as low as the third round. He doesn’t have a natural position, but he has good experience from college in the PAC-12.
50. Miami Dolphins (VF): Gabe Jackson, Guard, Mississippi State
After going tackle with Martin in the first round, we double down on the Dolphins' offensive line here. Neither Richie Incognito nor Jonathan Martin are going to be back in 2014. This means that the Dolphins are going to have to replace two of their better offensive linemen. Jackson is a massive presence along the interior of the offensive line and is a Day 1 starter.
51. Chicago Bears (RR): Yawin Smallwood, Inside Linebacker, Connecticut
The Bears had the worst run defense in the NFL last year. Jonathan Bostic has potential, but he will be a better player as an outside linebacker. Smallwood is one of the most underrated prospects in this class. He could come in day one and become the middle linebacker for this struggling defense.
52. Arizona Cardinals (VF): Travis Swanson, Center, Arkansas
It makes perfect sense for the Cardinals to nab the best center in the draft class to team up with Jonathan Cooper along the interior of their defensive line. Swanson will start from Day 1 and can be a Pro Bowl-caliber center in the NFL. Sometimes the least sexiest picks are the best.
53. Green Bay Packers (RR): Bradley Roby, Cornerback, Ohio State
The Packers may lose Sam Shields to free agency. This opens up a hole across from Tramon Williams. Roby could go at the end of the first round, so the Packers get a pick with good value here.
54. Philadelphia Eagles (VF): Davante Adams, Wide Receiver, Fresno State
Ridiculous upside. That's the best term to define Adams at this point. Despite a less-than-stellar showing at the combine, he's still going to be a No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. Reports, however flawed they may be, that Philadelphia is growing tired of DeSean Jackson may also play into this decision.
55. Cincinnati Bengals (RR): Allen Robinson, Wide Receiver, Penn State
The Bengals need a receiver that could take pressure off of A.J. Green. Many thought it would be Mohammed Sanu to do that, but he was nowhere to be seen in 2013. Robinson had a good college career at Penn State. He is a decently-sized body who has good hands. The Bengals get a steal here.
56. San Francisco 49ers (VF): Deone Bucannon, Safety, Washington State
Why not find a replacement for Donte Whitner in the form of someone that plays the game much like Whitner himself? Bucannon has started to make people notice just how good of a player he is. In fact, some have started to conclude he might be worth a late first-round pick. The idea of Bucannon teaming up with Eric Reid has to be scary for opposing NFC West offenses.
57. San Diego Chargers (RR): Scott Crichton, Defensive End, Oregon State
Crichton has been undervalued so far at the draft process. He has the ability to play in both fronts, and he has a good size/speed combination. Crichton will make an impact quick in the NFL.
58. New Orleans Saints (VF): Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Cornerback, Nebraska
As New Orleans looks to rebuild a defense that surprised a lot of people last season, Jean-Baptiste seems like a perfect fit. He has the size and frame to go up against the big wide receivers that Rob Ryan's unit will be facing in 2014 and beyond. A perfect fit here.
59. Indianapolis Colts (RR): Martavis Bryant, Wide Receiver, Clemson
Martavis Bryant is gaining draft stock at the right time. He is tall and quick. Not many focused on Bryant when watching Clemson’s offense last year as Sammy Watkins stole the show. But, Bryant has a future in the NFL if he is in the right system. With the Colts, Bryant could take some pressure off of T.Y. Hilton.
60. Carolina Panthers (VF): Jarvis Landry, Wide Receiver, Louisiana State
Carolina finally addresses its need at wide receiver in the form of a pro-ready wide receiver who could eventually take over for Steve Smith as the No. 1 receiving target for one Cam Newton.
61. San Fransisco 49ers (RR): Marcus Roberson, Cornerback, Florida
Roberson is a first-round talent, but there are concerns over his effort. Florida had three good cornerbacks in 2013, but Roberson has the best future for the NFL. The 49ers need another cornerback who can get turnovers. The 49ers could give take a chance on a high-risk, high-reward type of player.
62. New England Patriots (VF): Stephon Tuitt, Defensive Line, Notre Dame
What a steal this would be. Tuitt can play both inside and outside in the Patriots' hybrid defensive scheme. He's more than a stuck in the mid a long the defensive line. Equally as good getting to the quarterback as stopping the run, this Golden Domer drops because of injury concerns.
63. Denver Broncos (RR): Keith McGill, Cornerback, Utah
The Broncos saw how important it was to have tall and physical cornerbacks in the Super Bowl. Denver could emulate the Seahawks’ secondary by drafting a tall cornerback. McGill is the tallest one in the draft. He is raw, but he has drawn comparisons to Brandon Browner.
64. Seattle Seahawks (VF): Donte Moncrief, Wide Receiver, Mississippi
Seattle goes big with its second-round pick. The 6'4" Moncrief will be a perfect compelement to smallish receivers such as Percy Harvin and Doug Baldwin already on the roster.
Round Three
65. Houston Texans (RR): Dominique Easley, Defensive Tackle, Florida
This pick is clearly based off best player avai;able. Easley is easily a top-15 talent, but he has had three ACL surgeries. If he can stay healthy, he will be in the Pro Bowl one day.
66. Washington Redskins (VF): Jaylen Watkins, Cornerback, Florida
After going safety with its first pick in the second round, Washington continues to address what has to be considered the most atrocious secondary in the NFL. Despite technique concerns and a lack of maturity on the field, Watkins has plus upside, which is huge in the third round.
67. Oakland Raiders (RR): Zach Mettenberger, Quarterback, Louisiana State
After passing on a quarterback for two rounds, the Raiders finally take a quarterback in the third round. One anonymous general manager has said that Mettenberger is the best quarterback in the draft. He could have been a first round pick if it weren’t for his ACL injury at the end of the season.
68. Atlanta Falcons (VF): Dion Bailey, Safety, USC
Bailey is a strong safety by trade, but he more than has the ability to take on a role as a free safety. I liken him to Eric Reid, who many saw as more of a natural fit on the strong side before the 49ers implanted him in their lineup as a free safety. Thomas DeCoud could very well be on his way out in Atlanta, which would open up a spot next to William Moore. Good value here.
69. New York Jets (RR): Jeremiah Attaochu, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Georgia Tech
Attaochu is another player that has been mocked in the early rounds. I think Attaochu will be a perfect fit in a 3-4 scheme. I have had him going to the Saints in multiple rounds, but the Jets could benefit greatly with Attaochu. He is the best defensive player available at this point, and we all know Rex Ryan loves his pass rushers.
70. Jacksonville Jaguars (VF): Louchiez Purifoy, Cornerback, Florida
Purifoy was considered Florida's best defensive back prospect heading into the 2013 season. Much like a majority of Gator' players, he struggled a great deal. Still talented, he's taken a major fall down the draft board. Jacksonville keeps the enigmatic prospect in Florida and goes with upside over production in the third round.
71. Cleveland Browns (RR): Carlos Hyde, Running Back, Ohio State
He is not my favorite running back in this draft, but I believe the Ohio connection between the Browns and Hyde is too good to pass up on. He is a power back who would fit well next to Teddy Bridgewater. Hyde would also be an immediate starter in Cleveland.
72. Minnesota Vikings (VF): Shayne Skov, Linebacker, Stanford
Why take two inside linebackers in a row? Well, it makes perfect sense when your best player at that position, Desmond Bishop, is an injury-plagued veteran.
New Vikings' head coach Mike Zimmer utilized the philosophy of building his defense from the inside out in Cincinnati. Adding Skov and Borland to go with Harrison Smith at safety does just that in Minnesota.
73. Buffalo Bills (RR): Terrence Brooks, Free Safety, Florida State
After the news of Jairus Byrd, the Bills need a free safety. On one of the best defenses in college football, Brooks was a big-time player. He is a little small, but he is excellent in pass coverage. He is also one of the toughest players in this class.
74. New York Giants (VF): Christian Jones, Linebacker, Florida State
As much as we want Mark Herzlich to succeed in the NFL, he's just not a starter-caliber linebacker at this point. Jon Beason played well after the Giants acquired him from Carolina, but he's set to be a free agent. Jones can take over at the weakside and be a Day 1 starter.
75. St. Louis Rams (RR): Brandon Thomas, Offensive Guard/Tackle, Clemson
The Rams could use another offensive linemen to open up holes for Zac Stacy. Thomas is undersized, but he can play four positions on the offensive line. The Rams could also pick a quarterback here to put pressure on Sam Bradford.
76. Detroit Lions (VF): Brandon Coleman, Wide Receiver, Rutgers
Getting another big-bodied wide receiver to team up with Calvin Johnson makes perfect sense. Coleman, a physical beast, did struggle with drops last season at Rutgers. It also appeared that his head wasn't in the game all the time. Some of that might have had to do with horrendous quarterback play. Either way, this is a perfect fit for both Coleman and the Lions.
77. San Fransisco 49ers (RR): DaQuan Jones, Defensive Tackle, Penn State
DaQuan Jones fell in this mock, and I don’t know why. He is a massive body, and he played in the BIG-10. Penn State recently produced defensive tackle Devon Still to the NFL. Jones would be a valuable role player for this 49ers team.
78. Dallas Cowboys (VF): Cyril Richardson, Guard, Baylor
What an absolute steal this would be for Jerry Jones and Co. Richardson has first-round talent written all over him and would be able to team up with center Travis Frederick to form a solid due along the interior of Dallas' offensive line.
79. Baltimore Ravens (RR): Cyrus Kouandjio, Offensive Tackle, Alabama
A month ago, many target Kouandjio to the Ravens in the middle of the first round. But after his woeful combine and his arthritic knee, the left tackle will see a long slide. Ozzie Newsome is a great general manager, and he would be willing to take a risk on this prospect.
80. New York Jets (VF): Tre Mason, Running Back, Auburn
Mason is one of those player who splits the draftnik community. Some see tremendous upside, while others aren't floored with what they view on tape.
I come somwhere in between. He has the field vision and cutback ability to be a solid starting running back. Though, Mason definitely lacks the power to go downhill. Could be a steal here for the running back needy Jets.
81. Miami Dolphins (RR): Paul Richardson, Wide Receiver, Colorado
The clock is ticking on Ryan Tannehill. He needs another weapon other than Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline. Richardson has been lost in a deep receiver class, but he has potential to be a good player in the NFL.
82. Chicago Bears (VF): Ahmad Dixon, Safety, Baylor
One more year of Chris Conte and Major Wright starting in Chicago and we could be looking at riots at Halas Hall. Dixon has dropped in the mind of some experts since a solid 2013 campaign with Baylor, but he packs a punch in the back end of the defense. A solid between the hashes, inside the box safety.
83. Cleveland Browns (RR): Trevor Reilly, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Utah
The Browns have to continue to add pieces to their defense. Reilly has nice measurables, and he shows the ability on tape to be an elite pass rusher in the NFL. He is very raw, but Reilly has a chance to pan out at the next level.
84. Arizona Cardinals (VF): Craig Loston, Safety, LSU
Let's just get all the LSU defensive backs in Arizona. In any event, Loston hasn't gained the traction that I thought he would following a decent 2013 season. Where he lacks the coverage skills to play anywhere outside of strong safety, Loston is a perfect complement to Honey Badger and Patrick Peterson.
85. Green Bay Packers (RR): C.J. Fiedorowicz, Tight End, Iowa
The Packers will most likely lose Jermichael Finley in the offseason. Andrew Quarless was pretty good towards the end of the season last year. But it would be wise for the Packers to add another offensive player to help out Aaron Rodgers.
86. Philadelphia Eagles (VF): Jonathan Dowling, Safety, Western Kentucky
Nate Allen and Patrick Chung. I should probably just end this blurb right here, so that's what I am going to do.
87. Kansas City Chiefs (RR): Colt Lyerla, Tight End, Oregon
To add another weapon on offense, the Chiefs should look to add a dynamic player like Lyerla. He impressed a ton of people at the NFL Scouting Combine, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see the troubled Oregon Duck to go in the third
88. Cincinnati Bengals (VF): Jackson Jeffcoat, Defensive End, Texas
Another pass-rush threat in Cincinnati's front seven, Jeffcoat will need to add some bulk to be considered a three-down 4-3 defensive end, but the upside is nearly unmatched outside of the first round.
89. San Diego Chargers (RR): Dakota Dozier, Offensive Guard, Furman
Dozier is a small-school prospect that has made a name for himself in the pre-draft process. The Chargers could use some improvements across their offensive line, and Dozier would be a good fit next to D.J. Fluker.
90. Indianapolis Colts (VF): Michael Sam, Defensive End, Missouri
A tweener as I call him, Sam doesn't necessarily have a natural position. He's going to be a pass-rush specialist with both his hands up and his hands down at the next level. A perfect fit for Indy's hybrid 3-4 based defensive front.
91. New Orleans Saints (RR): Carl Bradford, Outside Linebacker, Arizona State
The Saints add to their hybrid defense by getting a player that is extremely athletic for his position. On tape, Bradford is all over the field. He has a high motor, and he had an extremely productive college career.
92. Carolina Panthers (VF): Antonio Richardson, Offensive Tackle, Tennessee
With the retirement of one Jordan Gross, Carolina will have to find another starting tackle. While Richardson is a year or two away from being starter caliber, he has a rare combination of size and athleticism that teams covet.
93. New England Patriots (RR): Daniel McCullers, Defensive Tackle, Tennessee
Daniel McCullers would be a perfect fit for the Patriots. He has a mammoth size at 6’8” and 350 pounds. McCullers got by in college by using his weight to overpower offensive linemen. He needs to do a better job of using his hands. Also, McCullers could learn from a similar player in Vince Wilfork.
94. San Francisco 49ers (VF): Aaron Lynch, Defensive End, South Florida
Why not? San Francisco did nab Tank Carradine in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, but you can never have enough depth on the defensive line, especially if you run a 3-4 front. Lynch has top-10 potential, he just needs someone to light a fire under his ass...hello, Mr. Jim Tomsula.
95. Denver Broncos (RR): Kareem Martin, Defensive End, North Carolina
Martin has a long frame, but he is extremely raw. If a team can untap his potential, Martin will have a long future in the NFL. The Broncos could use another pass rusher to help out Von Miller, and Martin could be that player.
96. Minnesota Vikings (VF): Chris Smith, Defensive End, Arkansas
Meh. That's pretty much what you Vikings' fans are thinking right now. In any event, Minnesota needs more pass rushers, especially with Jared Allen likely moving on in free agency. Smith is the best of the rest.