2014 JetOffensive NFL Mock Draft 2.0

[Heismanberg]

1. Houston Texans - 2-13 (.554) – Johnny Manziel – QB – Texas A&M

2. St. Louis Rams (via WSH) - 3-12 (.521) – Greg Robinson – OT - Auburn

3. Jacksonville Jaguars - 4-11 (.504) – Teddy Bridgewater – QB - Louisville

4. Cleveland Browns - 4-11 (.517) – Derek Carr – QB – Fresno State

5. Oakland Raiders - 4-11 (.517) –Sammy Watkins – WR - Clemson

6. Atlanta Falcons - 4-11 (.554)  - Jadeveon Clowney – DE – South Carolina

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 4-11 (.579) – Jake Matthews – OT – Texas A&M

8. Minnesota Vikings - 4-10-1 (.521) – Blake Bortles – QB – Central Florida

9. Tennessee Titans - 6-9 (.504) – Anthony Barr – DE/LB - UCLA

10. Buffalo Bills - 6-9 (.517) – Khalil Mack – LB - Buffalo

11. New York Giants - 6-9 (.529) – Mike Evans - WR - Texas A&M

12. Detroit Lions - 7-8 (.458) – Taylor Lewan – OT - Michigan

13. Pittsburgh Steelers - 7-8 (.471) – Cameron Irving – OT – Florida State

14. New York Jets - 7-8 (.488) – Davante Adams – WR – Fresno State

15. St. Louis Rams - 7-8 (.554) – CJ Mosley – LB - Alabama

16. Green Bay Packers - 7-7-1 (.462) – Eric Ebron – TE – North Carolina

17 or 18. Baltimore Ravens - 8-7 (.487) – Jace Amaro – TE – Texas Tech

17 or 18. Dallas Cowboys - 8-7 (.487) – Christian Jones – LB – FSU

19. San Diego Chargers - 8-7 (.500) – Darqueze Dennard – CB – Michigan State

20. Arizona Cardinals - 10-5 (.533) – Cyrus Kouandjio – OT - Alabama

21. Chicago Bears - 8-7 (.470) – Ra’Shede Hageman – DT - Minnesota

22. Miami Dolphins - 8-7 (.513) – David Yankey – OG - Stanford

23. Philadelphia Eagles - 9-6 (.466) – Marqise Lee – WR – Southern Cal

24. Cincinnati Bengals - 10-5 (.479) – Brandin Cooks – WR – Oregon State

25. Cleveland Browns (via IND) - 10-5 (.488) – LaMarcus Joiner – CB – FSU

26. New Orleans Saints - 10-5 (.525) – Vic Beasley – DE/OLB - Clemson

27. Kansas City Chiefs - 11-4 (.442) – Odell Beckham Jr. – WR - LSU

28. New England Patriots - 11-4 (.471) – Kelvin Benjamin - WR - FSU

29. Carolina Panthers - 11-4 (.496) – Dion Bailey - S - Southern Cal

30. San Francisco 49ers - 11-4 (.500) – Louis Nix – NT – Notre Dame

31. Denver Broncos - 12-3 (.467) – Kyle Van Noy - LB - BYU

32. Seattle Seahawks - 12-3 (.492) – Justin Gilbert - CB - Oklahoma State

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This mock is based off of my rankings and where I think prospects will go.  For instance, Johnny Manziel is not my #1 QB, but I have him going first overall to the Houston Texans over Teddy Bridgewater.  Just a hunch for now. 

For the Jets it was a toss up between Davante Adams and Eric Ebron.  Adams' ability to be a legitimate #1 receiver won that battle.  The Jets haven't had one of those in a while.

I think we're going to see teams trade back in for AJ McCarron and the remaining receivers (Benjamin/Beckham)...but I will never feature trades in a mock draft. 

Best Available:

Offense

AJ McCarron - QB - Alabama
Carlos Hyde - RB - Ohio State
Austin Sefarian-Jenkins - TE - Washington
Antonio Richardson - OT - Tennessee
Jordan Matthews - WR - Vanderbilt

Defense

Kony Ealy - DE - Missouri
Haha Clinton-Dix - S - Alabama
Dominique Easley - DT - Florida
Stephon Tuitt - DL - Notre Dame
Ryan Shazier - LB - Ohio State

[Johnny English]

http://www.jetoffensive.com/index.php?topic=361.msg20495#msg20495

Typical E, always ripping off my thinking.

[Libero_2]

Did I miss something? Mike Evans?

[Heismanberg]

Did I miss something? Mike Evans?

No, I missed something on accident.  I changed some things around and didn't fix it. 

[Jumbo]

Ehhhhh, I don't think the Giants take Evans in the 1st. I think they like Cruz-Randle-Jernigan, though they could sign a third receiver there.

I also don't think the Rams will take an OT in the first. Jeff Fisher refuses to take O-linemen in the first. Unfortunately, I don't think any of the top players really make sense for them - I'm pretty sure they'll end up trading down on draft day, but since this mock doesn't involve trade downs I can't exactly blame you.

I think the Raiders will take Clowney if he's there over Watkins.

Does Amaro really make sense for the Ravens? Unsure of Pitta's contract situation but he's pretty solid for them.

Not sure Van Noy makes sense as a Bronco.

I'd have to think the Seahawks would take Antonio Richardson over a corner.

[hawk]

Ehhhhh, I don't think the Giants take Evans in the 1st. I think they like Cruz-Randle-Jernigan, though they could sign a third receiver there.

Evans is a perfect fit for the Giants.  Cruz won't be the Cruz of old without a legitimate #1, and Evans would be that guy

I also don't think the Rams will take an OT in the first. Jeff Fisher refuses to take O-linemen in the first. Unfortunately, I don't think any of the top players really make sense for them - I'm pretty sure they'll end up trading down on draft day, but since this mock doesn't involve trade downs I can't exactly blame you.

If I was a betting man, the Browns will trade up to #2.

[Jumbo]

Evans is a perfect fit for the Giants.  Cruz won't be the Cruz of old without a legitimate #1, and Evans would be that guy

Why? He was fine with Randle in this year. They could sign someone like Boldin or Sanders though, sure.

[hawk]

Why? He was fine with Randle in this year. They could sign someone like Boldin or Sanders though, sure.

Cruz is dynamic with mismatches.  He needs to have someone to take some of the heat off so to speak.  I am by no means saying that Cruz is not a good player.  Is Randle that guy?  Maybe, but I don't see it.

[Heismanberg]

I also don't think the Rams will take an OT in the first. Jeff Fisher refuses to take O-linemen in the first.

I thought they'd go defense with their higher first rounder...but then Jake Long blew out his knee.

[Heismanberg]

Ehhhhh, I don't think the Giants take Evans in the 1st. I think they like Cruz-Randle-Jernigan, though they could sign a third receiver there.

The Giants' passing game is terrible in the redzone.  Hakeem Nicks is gone and he doesn't have a single TD this season.

Eli Manning needs a possession target to win jump balls.  Evans makes plenty of sense for them.

Jerrell Jernigan isn't a realistic contributor for them.  If they took Evans, they're receiving corps would be:  Evans - Randle - Cruz

Cruz needs weapons around him to get the most out of his ability. 

Does Amaro really make sense for the Ravens? Unsure of Pitta's contract situation but he's pretty solid for them.

Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson will both be free agents this offseason.

Not sure Van Noy makes sense as a Bronco.

Von Miller will probably miss a lot of next season.  Shaun Phillips plays on the other side.  He's old and on a one year deal.

I'd have to think the Seahawks would take Antonio Richardson over a corner.

Brandon Browner is suspended for the majority of 2014's season.  Walter Thurmond is a free agent that they'll likely let go after his suspension.

[Jumbo]

Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson will both be free agents this offseason.

Von Miller will probably miss a lot of next season.  Shaun Phillips plays on the other side.  He's old and on a one year deal.

Brandon Browner is suspended for the majority of 2014's season.  Walter Thurmond is a free agent that they'll likely let go after his suspension.

They still have Maxwell and Lane at corner, both solid players.

[Heismanberg]

They still have Maxwell and Lane at corner, both solid players.

That'd be the like the Jets starting Darrin Walls

[Badger]

That'd be the like the Jets starting Darrin Walls

But Darrin Walls is our best corner.

/jets twitter

[Jumbo]

That'd be the like the Jets starting Darrin Walls

They both fit the 'Hawks scheme and are better than Walls

[Heismanberg]

They both fit the 'Hawks scheme and are better than Walls

So? 

Justin Gilbert is better and has more upside than either of them.  Plus, Byron Maxwell is a knee injury away from being moved to safety and/or retirement.