QB – 1 Teddy Bridgewater Louisville –Forget the pro day and watch the tape.
2 Zach Mettenberger LSU –Is the most ready full size NFL QB in the draft.
3 Blake Bortles UCF –Needs to sit at least 1 year. Footwork it main issue.
4 Johnny Manziel Texas A&M –Game may not transfer + injury risk.
5 Jimmy Garoppolo Eastern Illinois –Needs 2 years to be ready to start.
Over rated – Derek Carr Fresno State –Wets himself when rushed.
RB – 1 Carlos Hyde RB Ohio State –Biggest value in the draft. Better than Lacy last year.
2 Tre Mason RB Auburn –Tough guy that plays bigger than he is.
3 Bishop Sankey RB Washington –3rd down back that can catch or play in the slot.
4 Jeremy Hill RB LSU –Pushed down due to red flags in his background but talented.
5 Ka’Deem Carey RB Arizona –Plays faster than he times but should have stayed in school.
WR – 1 Mike Evans Texas A&M –Has great size and hands, and good speed without red flags.
2 Sammy Watkins Clemson –Best talent but red flags make me think of Blackmon.
3 Odell Beckham Jr. LSU –Size, speed and hands. Will be a starter day 1.
4 Cody Latimer Indiana –Great size and speed. Was doubled on every play but produced.
5 Marqise Lee Southern California –Forget bad 2013. This guy can play at a high level.
Beware – Kelvin Benjamin Florida State –Was “too tired” to work out for a team that traveled to work him out. Is that a guy you trust with a 1st round pick?
TE – 1 Eric Ebron North Carolina –Great receiver but don’t expect him to block.
2 Jace Amaro Texas Tech –A big step down but Jace will block a little.
3 Austin Seferian-Jenkins Washington –Not as productive as I would like but big potential.
4 Crockett Gillmore Colorado State –Very under rated but a great value in the 4th round.
5 C.J. Fiedorowicz Iowa –More blocker than receiver but can be red zone target.
OT – 1 Jake Matthews Texas A&M –Most NFL ready and versatile OT in the draft.
2 Taylor Lewan Michigan –Versatile guy with a BIG nasty streak.
3 Greg Robinson Auburn –Great run blocker that struggles with speed pass rushers.
4 Zack Martin Notre Dame –Big drop from top 3 but Zack can play G or T.
5 Morgan Moses Virginia –Big smart guy that is more athletic than people think.
OG – 1 David Yankey Stanford –Athletic smart player with a will to be the best.
2 Gabe Jackson Mississippi State –Less athletic but very productive guy with 2nd round grade.
3 Xavier Su’a-Filo UCLA –Athletic guy that is not as productive as I would like.
4 Dakota Dozier Furman –Under rated guy that can play T or G.
5 Cyril Richardson Baylor –Tough guy that will be better in the NFL than in college.
OC – 1 Travis Swanson Arkansas –3rd round guy that can pull and run and is solid against the pass.
2 Weston Richburg Colorado State –Smart guy that makes line adjustments and can block.
3 Bryan Stork Florida State –Tough guy that can pull and take NT by himself on the pass.
4 Marcus Martin Southern California –Solid run and pass blocker with a nasty attitude.
5 Tyler Larsen Utah State –Late round pick that can stick and develop into a starter.
That is what I think. Tell us what you think.
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