2014 NFL Mock draft

Last minute NFL Draft trade rumors.

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NOTE: There will be no NNR show at 6PM Thursday but I will do a post draft show as soon as the Browns make their final 1st round pick. Join us on The Bill Smith Radio Show.

The only time you hear more lies than the days leading up to the draft is during a Presidential campaign. After studying the NFL draft since 1960, I guess I have seen and heard about all the rumors and stories many times. Here are my impressions of what is true and what is a smoke screen.

The Texans will trade out of the 1st pick.

Getting something close to the value for DE Jadeveon Clowney at the top spot will be very hard. Although they are clearly open for business, the asking price they want is a high 1st and 2nd this draft and the trading team’s number 1 in 2015. I doubt they will find someone to pay that price.

The Lions want to trade up to get WR Sammy Watkins.

The Lions would love to trade up to get Watkins but it will be costly. While several teams in the top 5 would love to trade down, … Read more at FryingPanSports

Final News, Notes & Rumors Mock Draft

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NOTE: Live post draft coverage Thursday on justin.tv/papaburl.

This was the final mock draft of News, Notes & Rumors show prior to Thursday.

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Houston

Jadeveon Clowney

DE

South Carolina

2

St. Louis

Sammy Watkins

WR

Clemson

3

Jacksonville

Johnny Manziel

QB

Texas A&M

4

Cleveland

Khalil Mack

OLB

Buffalo

5

Oakland

Greg Robinson

OT

Auburn

6

Atlanta

Jake Matthews

OT

Texas A&M

7

Tampa Bay

Mike Evans

WR

Texas A&M

8

Minnesota

Blake Bortles

QB

Central Florida

9

Buffalo

Taylor Lewan

OT

Michigan

10

Detroit

Anthony Barr

OLB

UCLA

11

Tennessee

Darqueze Dennard

CB

Michigan State

12

NY Giants

Eric Ebron

TE

UNC

13

St. Louis

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix

S

Alabama

14

Chicago

C.J. Mosley

ILB

Alabama

15

Pittsburgh

Odell Beckham, Jr.

WR

LSU

16

Dallas

Aaron Donald

DT

Pittsburgh

17

Baltimore

Brandin Cooks

WR

Oregon State

18

NY Jets

David Yankey

OG

Stanford

19

Miami

Xavier Su’a-Filo

OG

UCLA

20

Arizona

Derek Carr

QB

Fresno State

21

Green Bay

Ra’Shede Hageman

DT

Minnesota

22

Philadelphia

Ryan Shazier

OLB

Ohio State

23

Kansas City

Marqise Lee

WR

USC

24

Cincinnati

Kyle Fuller

CB

Virginia Tech

25

San Diego

Louis Nix

DT

Notre Dame

26

Cleveland

Dee Ford

DE

Auburn

… Read more at FryingPanSports

Final NNR Mock draft tonight at 6 PM EDT

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Tonight Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports, former Jags scout Kelron Sykes and I give our last 1st round mock draft. At 6:30 Ken Becks of 1stDownScouting.com will join us to talk draft.

There will be no show at 6PM on Thursday. But after the Browns take their 26th pick I will go on the air with Ken Becks and Kelron Sykes to analyze the draft. Please join us for both shows.

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NOTE: Check out the live News, Notes and Rumors show on Monday, Thursday and Friday at 6 PM Eastern on or https://fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports, former NFL scout Kelron Sykes and I talk NFL draft with just a little Indians and Cavs thrown in. The archive is available on https://fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. Please join us.

Bill Smith is a former coach of several semi-pro teams, has officiated both football and basketball, done color on radio for college football and basketball and has scouted talent. He edits https://fryingpansports.com. He has also published several novels on and a non-fiction work at http://www.merriam-press.com/. Follow him on twitter @NNRonDSN to get the schedule of Special News, Notes and … Read more at FryingPanSports

Final List of Top 5 Defensive Positions for the 2014 NFL Draft.

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Note: Mock Monday on NNR 6 PM on The Bill Smith Radio Show. Join us.

DE – 1 Jadeveon Clowney South Carolina – My highest rated D player in more than 8 years.

2 Dee Ford Auburn – Strictly a 43 DE that needs work on run D. Good pass rusher.

3 Trent Murphy Stanford – Another 43 only guy that needs work on stopping the run.

4 Kony Ealy Missouri – Versatile 43 guy that needs to add weight to play on a 34 D.

5 Scott Crichton Oregon State – 2nd round value that can play in either a 43 or 34 D.

Under the radar – Larry Webster Bloomsburg – Small school guy that is outstanding at pass rush.

DT – 1 Aaron Donald Pittsburgh – Perfect 3 technique DT that will be a high priority in the draft.

2 RaShede Hageman Minnesota – Big guy that can take a double and still stuff the run.

3 Timmy Jernigan Florida State – Pass rushing DT that can handle the run as well.

4 Stephon Tuitt Notre Dame – High effort guy that a run stopper will push the pocket a little.

5 Louis Nix Notre Dame … Read more at FryingPanSports

Final List of Top 5 Offensive Positions for the 2014 NFL Draft.

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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 … Read more at FryingPanSports

My All Under Rated 2014 NFL Draft team-Defense

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NOTE: Tonight on NNR we talk NFL Draft about my All Under Rated teams. At 6:30 David Kay NBA writer of walterfootball.com joins us to talk playoffs. Join us after Mr. Moohead at 5 PM on .

Most of these players are 4th round or later. These are players that look to me to be able to contribute to an NFL team and become starters sooner rather than later. The All Under Rated 2014 NFL Draft team-Offense was posted yesterday. Since I am a 4-3 guy we will use that as the basis for this list.

DE – Larry Webster DE Bloomsburg Webster is a small school guy that can play in the NFL. He caught the eye of scouts at the East West game. He is a hand in the dirt guy without the hips to play LB. He rushes the passer and is solid against the run but will be a 6th round pick.

Zach Thompson DE Wake Forest Zach is another guy that will play in the 4-3 but not in a 3-4. He can rush the passer and is stout against the run. He will be a late round or priority free agent (PFA) … Read more at FryingPanSports