On Thursday, eDraft's Luke Inman, Chris Dougherty, Derrik Klassen and Vincent Frank were joined by Zachary Gardner of the RSENetwork to mock the entire first round of 2014 NFL draft.
Check out the audio from "Draft Rap with Luke Inman" for the entire mock draft right here.
Here are the results.
1. Houston Texans: Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville
Bill O'Brien just got handed the keys to whichever car he wants. He grabs the smartest and most efficent of the bunch. Bridgewater's pocket presence is what seperates him from others and is what will allow him to have long-term success in the NFL. (Luke Inman)
2. St. Louis Rams: Jake Matthews, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M
With not trade down options in this mock, the Rams get a franchise bookend that will eventually be able to take over for Jake Long. (Vincent Frank)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End, South Carolina
With Bridgewater, the top quarterback, gone, Jacksonville ought to look elsewhere. Clowney is a generational talent and cannot be passed up anymore. (Derrik Klassen)
4. Cleveland Browns: Blake Bortles, Quarterback, Central Florida
Bortles gives the Browns an immediate upgrade at quarterback and can elevate offense while providing stability beyond 2014. (Chris Dougherty)
5. Oakland Raiders: Greg Robinson, Offensive Tackle, Auburn
Austin Howard is a revoling door at right tackle, and I feel like Donald Penn is more suited for the right side anyways. Additionally, Penn only has a few more years left in the league. In my eyes, Robinson was the best pick available, and will solidify the left side of Oakland's offensive line for the next 10 years. (Zachary Gardner)
6. Atlanta Falcons: Khalil Mack, Linebacker, Buffalo
It wouldn't make too much sense for the Falcons to trade up in May if there was a chance Mack would be available at No. 6. This represents value at a position of need. (Vincent Frank)
7. Tampa Buccaneers: Xavier Su'a-Filo, Guard, UCLA
Guard is one of Tampa Bay's most pressing needs and Su'a-Filo is a top-tier guard prospect, much like Jonathan Cooper from last year. (Derrik Klassen)
8. Minnesota Vikings: Derek Carr, Quarterback, Fresno St.
Along with an NFL arm, Carr's intangiables is what sets him apart. A film junkie and drive to keep getting better, Carr has the mental makeup of a franchise quarterback. His cannon arm fits perfectly in Norv Turner's offense as well. Could easily be gone at this point with teams like the Jaguars having extreme interest in him as well. (Luke Inman)
9. Buffalo Bills: Sammy Watkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson
Again, I take the best player available for the team I have control of. Watkins will quickly become E.J. Manuel's favorite target, and will help keep more men in coverage, thereby giving Manuel more space and time in the pocket. Watkins possesses the best elements of Percy Harvin and Anquan Boldin, and will quickly become a perennial Pro-Bowler. (Zachary Gardner).
10. Detroit Lions: Dee Ford, Edge Rusher, Auburn
Adding the versatile Dee Ford to a defensive line that already has Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley, and Ziggy Ansah gives the Lions a solid, young defensive unit to attempt to stop quarterbacks like Jay Cutler and Aaron Rodgers in the NFC North. (Chris Dougherty).
11. Tennessee Titans: Darqueze Dennard, Cornerback, Michigan State
Losing Alterraun Verner pretty much makes this pick a no brainer, especially with the way the top 10 played out. Dennard is the consensus No. 1 CB in the draft. (Vincent Frank)
12. New York Giants: C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, Alabama
While defensive tackle is a need, Mosley is a top-five talent in this class that almost fills a gaping hole at linebacker. Mosley is a versatile linebacker that has the ability to play every down. (Derrik Klassen).
13. St. Louis Rams: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Safety, Alabama
Neither Rodney McLeod, nor Darian Stewart is the long-term answer for the Rams at safety. The verdict is still out on T.J. McDonald, but regardless of that fact, Hasean Clinton-Dix will start somewhere at safety for the Rams in 2014. Ha Ha is capable in both run defense and coverage. While he lacks elite range, his phenomenal instincts ensure that he is always near the ball come the end of the play. This pick will afford the Rams significatly greater flexibility with their schemes. (Zachary Gardner)
14. Chicago Bears: Re'Shade Hageman, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota
Hageman gives Chicago a 3/5T DL who is versatile enough to move up and down the defensive line. Could be a pass rush specialist alas Julius Peppers. (Chris Dougherty)
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Gilbert, Cornerback, Oklahoma State
A top-tier talent that fits the Steelers biggest position of need. Gilbert doesnt have wheels, he has jets. Gilbert will most likely be drafted much higher than this, even as early as 10 to the Lions. (Luke Inman)
16. Dallas Cowboys: Johnny Manziel, Quarterback, Texas A&M
Jerry Jones being Jerry Jones. This mock was done under the belief of what the teams would do. Does anyone really expect Dallas to pass on Manziel should he fall to 16? I didn't think so. (Vincent Frank)
17. Baltimore Ravens: Odell Beckham, Wide Receiver, LSU
The Steve Smith signing shouldn't change the need for an explosive playmaker. Beckham can line up anywhere and provide that value. (Derrik Klassen)
18. New York Jets: Calvin Pryor, Safety Louisville
Pryor is the physical presence at Safety that Rex Ryan desperately needs for his defense. Pryor, with Sheldon Richardson and Dee Milliner along with Muhammad Wilkerson, have given the Jets the defensive core strong enough to compete in the AFC East. (Chris Dougherty)
19. Miami Dolphins: Eric Ebron, Tight End, North Carolina
Ryan Tannehill NEEDS a number one receiver, and Eric Ebron is just that. Similar to Vernon Davis, Ebron can hurt you anywhere on the field. Ebron possesses a full route tree, and is a mismatch for whoever tries to cover him. Additionally, Ebron is an underrated blocker who is more than capable as an inline tight end. Ebron will quickly become RT17's new best friend. (Zachary Gardner)
20. Arizona Cardinals: Jason Verrett, Cornerback, Texas Christian
Three inches taller and Verrett would be the clear cut number one cornerback with his superb skill set. Instead he is viewed as an ideal slot corner, and a great one at that, but will watch himself slide on draft day because of it. In this case the Cardinals take advanatge of the oppertunity by taking the best player available. A perfect situation for both parties after the Antonio Cromartie signing allows Verrett to man the nickel role, with Patrick Peterson holding down the fort as the number one. (Luke Inman)
21. Green Bay Packers: Anthony Barr, Edge Rusher, UCLA
Green Bay addressed its pass-rush issues by signing Julius Peppers, who is a stopgap measure. Barr has All-Pro upside and fits the Packers 3-4 scheme. He's a much better fit than former first-round pick Nick Perry, who has been a disappointment. (Vincent Frank)
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Jeremiah Attaochu, Edge Rusher, Georgia Tech
Getting to opposing quarterbacks is crucial and Philadelphia lacks a dominant edge presence. Attaochu, a freak athlete, could change the dynamic of the defense. (Derrik Klassen)
23. Kansas City Chiefs: Kelvin Benjamin, Wide Receiver, Florida State
Benjamin, while raw, is a big, playmaking receiver who can be a legitimate red zone threat for Kansas City, a team who lacks weapons. (Chris Dougherty)
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Bradley Roby, Cornerback, Ohio State
Leon Hall is a huge question mark for 2014, ergo, the Bengals select Bradley Roby. Roby has experience in numerous types of coverages, which is a huge plus for the Bengals secondary because they like cornerback who are scheme versatile. Roby possesses uncanny athleticism, which paired with his excellent instincts, reveals a player with an insane ceiling. (Zachary Gardner)
25. San Diego Chargers: Kyle Fuller, Cornerback, Virginia Tech
The Chargers could go a couple of ways here, anything from linebacker to receiver. However, cornerback seems likely especially with Fuller available who fits the Chargers scheme perfectly. (Luke Inman)
26. Cleveland Browns: David Yankey, Guard Stanford
I thought about going with the sexy pick here, but it made more sense for the Browns to add my top-ranked interior offensive lineman in the draft. With Mitchell Schwartz and Joe Thomas on the outside, Cleveland's now building a doiminating line. (Vincent Frank)
27. New Orleans Saints: Demarcus Lawrence, Edge Rusher, Boise State
Considering there was a run in cornerbacks, the value of any cornerback left was too sweet. Lawrence is a strong, violent edge rusher that will provide much needed pressure on Cam Newton and the rest of that division. (Derrik Klassen)
28. Carolina Panthers: Taylor Lewan, Offensive Tackle, Michigan
Even though Big Mike Evans was available, Lewan is a bigger need at left tackle for Carolina, who needs to keep Cam Newton upright to make plays. (Chris Dougherty)
29. New England Patriots: Davante Adams, Wide Receiver, Fresno State
Tom Brady to Davante Adams is a horrifying connection. Davante Adams was the top receiver on the board for me at this selection, making this pick a no brainer. Adams posseses all of the skills you desire in a number one receiver, and is one of the best red zone targets in this draft class. Adams' change of direction abilities put him ahead of Mike Evans on my board, and now I'm gonna go have nightmares about what he's going to do to my Dolphins. (Zachary Gardner)
30. San Francisco 49ers: Mike Evans, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M
If Evans were to fall to 30, the 49ers and Trent Baalke would take about two minutes to pick. This would be an absolutely steal at a need position. He's our No. 2 wide receiver in the draft, and the 49ers get him in the back end of the first. The rich get richer. (Vincent Frank)
31. Denver Broncos: Pierre Desir, Cornerback, Lindenwood
After John Elway cleared his bank account in free agency the Broncos have the luxory to take the best player available. Desir is certainly a luxory pick as the Broncos have two solid starters as is, but as more teams lean towards the pass three wide receiver sets are more common than ever. Desir leads the way in the new wave of big physical cornerbacks, and also excels in press and man coverage. (Luke Inman)
32. Seattle Seahawks: Aaron Donald, Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh
There are few true holes on the Seahawks roster, but with the loss of Red Bryant, Donald steps into a role in which he is the star interior player. He will be more explosive and provide more pass rush than Bryant had. (Derrik Klassen)
Special thanks to Luke, Chris, Derrik and Zachary for taking part in this fun mock draft. We will be doing one more prior to the start of the draft. In addition to that, expect a Twitter community mock draft at some point next month.
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