On Thursday, host Luke Inman was joined by four panelists on his eDraft Sports Radio show "Draft Rap." We conducted a full two-round live mock draft on the air. It was some good fun.
Here were the panelists for the show.
Luke Inman of eDraft Sports
Ben Natan of Draft Mecca, With the First Pick and Iggles Nest
Chris Dougherty of eDraft Sports and 247 Sports
Ian Wharton of Draft Mecca and Bleacher Report
Vincent Frank, head editor here at eDraft Sports and editor-in-chief at Sportsnaut
1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End, South Carolina (Luke Inman)
With Adam Schefter reporting the Texans want to stray away from selecting a quarterback with the first pick, this becomes an quick pick, taking the best defensive prospect in years
2. St. Louis Rams: Jake Matthews, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M (Vincent Frank)
St. Louis will likely trade out of this spot, especially if Clowney is off the board. With us not projecting trades in this specific mock, I went with a player in Matthews who will be a franchise book end for years to come.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Khalil Mack, Linebacker, Buffalo (Ian Wharton)
The Jaguars had their choice between a potential franchise QB in Teddy Bridgewater and an elite edge defender in Mack. Considering how the coaching staff interacted with the QBs at the Senior Bowl, I think they'll pass on QB in the first round, bolster this defense and address QB later.
4. Cleveland Browns Greg Robinson Offensive Tackle Auburn (Chris Dougherty)
The Browns add a future top-five left or right tackle and if they decide to move him inside, they've gained a potential Hall of Fame caliber guard.
5. Oakland Raiders: Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville (Ben Natan)
The Raiders bring an end to their quarterback problems by getting the best signal caller in this class and one of the best quarterback prospects this decade. He will elevate the entire roster.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Eric Ebron, Tight End, North Carolina (Ben Natan)
Atlanta immediately moves on from Tony Gonzalez to a physical specimen of a tight end and the best pass-catching value in this class.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, Alabama (Chris Dougherty)
Lovie Smith gets the Urlacher of his young and improving Tampa Bay defense by adding Mosley to the mix. A player who can act as a defense's quarterback and even move to WLB in a worst-case scenario.
8. Minnesota Vikings: Johnny Manziel, Quarterback, Texas A&M (Luke Inman)
It comes down to Derek Carr's canon arm, or Johnny Footballs down-field accuracy. When considering Norv Turner's "vertical offense" I'll take Manziel and his electric play presence.
9. Buffalo Bills: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Safety, Alabama (Ian Wharton)
The Bills have a few major holes, and Clinton-Dix will be able to come in and start day one, filling some of the void left by Jairus Byrd.
10. Detroit Lions: Sammy Watkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson (Vincent Frank)
I am firmly against the Lions going wide receiver here or trading up to get one. With that said, we already know what their hand is showing at this point. Watkins is a generational talent at wide receiver and would be an absolute force opposite Calvin Johnson.
11. Tennessee Titans: Darqueze Dennard, Cornerback, Michigan State (Vincent Frank)
Still sticking firm that Dennard is the best cornerback in the draft class. He might struggle with fluidity and second-level speed, but this Michigan State product is a stellar press corner with great ball skills. He would come in and replace the departed Alterraun Verner.
12. New York Giants: Aaron Donald, Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh (Ian Wharton)
Donald was simply too good to pass up at the 12th pick. As the No. 7 player on my board, he fills a huge hole for the Giants and could be a great, productive player for a decade.
13. St. Louis Rams: Mike Evans, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M (Luke Inman)
A generic pick as the draft community is sold on this marriage, and I am too. Evans, could be the best of the bunch five-years down the road and will finally supply Sam Bradford the down-field, and red-zone weapon he needs.
14. Chicago Bears: Kony Ealy, Defensive End, Missouri (Chris Dougherty)
Expect Lamarr Houston to play both the three and fve tech for Chicago next season at around 280-285 lbs. Ealy can beef up to around 290-295 and allow Houston to be more of a rangy five tech, especialy in passing situations.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jason Verrett, Cornerback, Texas Christian (Ben Natan)
Verrett gives Dick Lebeau a versatile and physical defensive back who can win from all over the field and revitalize that secondary.
16. Dallas Cowboys, Louis Nix, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame (Ben Natan)
Dallas needs a big body to plug the middle of its defense next to Henry Melton and Nix is just that and more.
17 Baltimore Ravens: Taylor Lewan, Offensive Tackle, Michigan (Luke Inman)
Ozzie Newsome is one of the best in the business at sticking to his board and selecting the best player available. In a league desperate for pass blockers, Lewan is an easy selection. A projected top-five pick last year.
18. New York Jets: Odell Beckham Jr, Wide Receiver, Louisiana State (Ian Wharton)
My No. 2 wide receiver is a major steal for an offense that desperately needs a playmaker. The Jets have to begin surrounding Geno Smith with receivers that win early in the play, and OBJ is that guy.
19. Miami Dolphins: Zack Martin, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame (Ian Wharton)
The Dolphins get their man in this situation. Not only is Zack Martin a very good tackle prospect, but he fits the scheme well. Miami will love his leadership and versatility.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Derek Carr, Quarterback, Fresno State (Vincent Frank)
If Carr were to fall to the Cardinals at 20, I don't envision a scenario where they would pass him up. Blessed with a strong arm and the best skill set of any quarterback in the class outside of Bridgewater, this small-school product is a perfect fit in Arizona's vertical passing attack.
21. Green Bay Packers: Anthony Barr, Linebacker, UCLA (Chris Dougherty)
Barr is my No. 1 prospect in the 2014 draft. A player who's only played two years of defense, and flourished under Jim Mora at UCLA. With the right coaching at the next level (which he'll get at GB) Barr could be a Tamba Hali-like force off the edge.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Kyle Fuller, Cornerback, Virginia Tech (Ben Natan)
Gives the Eagles a physical play maker at cornerback to play on the outside and let Brandon Boykin continue to win in the slot.
23. Kansas City Chiefs: Marqise Lee, Wide Receiver, USC (Luke Inman)
Don't overthink it. The Chiefs have no playmakers other than Jamaal Charles and.....Jamaal Charles. Andy Reid should have his choice of two or three really good receiving prospects. We go with Lee here because of his polished route running and down-field presence, showcasing the ability to step in right away, and make an impact.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Xavier Su'a-Filo, Guard, UCLA (Vincent Frank)
David Yankey is my No. 1 rated interior lineman in this draft, but it seems I am alone in that opinion. This draft is based on what we think teams would do, and Su'a-Filo is a perfect fit for the Bengals offensive line.
25. San Diego Chargers: Bradley Roby, Cornerback, Ohio State: (Ian Wharton)
The Chargers have a major need for cornerback after they struck out in free agency. Roby is my top corner and has an extremely high ceiling.
26. Cleveland Browns: Jimmy Garoppolo, Quarterback, Eastern Illinois (Chris Dougherty)
Garoppolo or "Mini Romo," as I like to call him gives the Browns a quarterback with a ton of room to develop and become their quarterback of the future.
27. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Shazer, Linebacker, Ohio State (Chris Dougherty)
Shazier is the speedy, athletic pass rusher that Rob Ryan desires in his Saints 3-4 defense to oppose Junior Galette.
28. Carolina Panthers: Morgan Moses, Offensive Tackle, Virginia (Ian Wharton)
The Panthers have three major needs: offensive tackle, wide receiver and secondary. Since it is a deep wide and defensive back draft, Moses was easily the best tackle on the board. Expect him to start immediately in this scenario.
29. New England Patriots: Ra'Shede Hageman, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota (Vincent Frank)
The rich get richer. eDraft ranks Hageman as the No. 11 overall prospect in the draft and top interior defensive lineman. He can play a variety of roles in New England's hybrid defensive front.
30. San Francisco 49ers: Brandin Cooks, Wide Receiver, Oregon State (Vincent Frank)
This wasn't an easy selection. All things equal, the 49ers would either move up or down based on where the board was at a few picks earlier. In any event, Cooks has been a popular pick for San Francisco. He's that down-field threat that the team doesn't have in Anquan Boldin and Michael Crabtree, among others.
31. Denver Broncos: Demarcus Lawrence, Defensive End, Boise State (Luke Inman)
A real first-round possiblity, Lawrence is a versatile weapon, with huge pass rushing capabilities.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Joel Bitonio, Offensive Line, Nevada (Ben Natan)
Seahawks need to protect Russell Wilson here and Bitonio is a versatile athlete who can upgrade any position along their line.
Second Round
33. Houston Texans: David Fales, Quarterback, San Jose State (Ben Natan)
Fales is a very solid and smart player and with the Texans current offensive talent, Fales can come in and help the team compete
34. Washington Redskins: Dee Ford, Linebacker, Auburn (Luke Inman)
Lightning off the snap, Dee Ford is a nightmare off the edge for opposing tackles. He comes in and adds a third-down threat on pass-rushing downs for a defense lacking a play maker.
35. Cleveland Browns: Davante Adams, Wide Receiver, Fresno State (Ian Wharton)
Adding Adams, my number No. 3 receiver, to a group that includes Josh Gordon and Andrew Hawkins was too tempting. This offense isn't far from exploding with that lineup.
36. Oakland Raiders: Devonta Freeman, Running Back, Florida State (Chris Dougherty)
Freeman is a home-run hitting back who can take it to the house on any given play. He's also a viable option out of the backfield, and isn't afraid to punch it up the gut. A perfect pick to overtake the injury-prone McFadden and the over-the-hill MJD.
37. Atlanta Falcons: Jeremiah Attaochu, Linebacker, Georgia Tech (Vincent Frank)
The obvious pick here. After missing out on Clowney and Mack in the first, the Falcons go with a high-ceiling pass rusher who should be able to contribute out of the gate as a situational player on passing downs.
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gabe Jackson, Guard, Mississippi State (Ben Natan)
Football is won in the trenches and upgrading the offensive interior boosts the rest of the offense.
39. Jacksonville Jaguars: Blake Bortles, Quarterback, Central Florida (Chris Dougherty)
Bortles FINALLY comes off the board at pick (same spot as Geno Smith in 2013) and gives the Jaguars a developmental quarterback who can grow with what's becoming an exciting young football team under Gus Bradley.
40. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Gilbert, Cornerback, Oklahoma State (Luke Inman)
An unrealistic scenario, but fun to think about. Four cornerbacks go before him, as the Vikings sprint to the podium to add a falling star. The move adds Gilbert with Xavier Rhodes, and Harrison Smith to turn a weakness into a strength (don't forget about Captain Munnerlyn too).
41. Buffalo Bills: Cody Latimor, Wide Receiver, Indiana (Ian Wharton)
The Bills passed on Mike Evans and Sammy Watkins for defensive help, and it paid off. Latimer is my No. 5 and will finally solve the wide out issue Buffalo has had for years.
42. Tennessee Titans: Kyle Van Noy, Linebacker, BYU (Vincent Frank)
There are some who believe Van Noy is better suited to play inside. I am not one of those people. He's a pure pass rusher in my opinion and can play in both 4-3 and 3-4 defensive fronts. This is the type of shot in the arm that Tennessee's defense needs.
43. New York Giants: David Yankey, Guard, Stanford (Vincent Frank)
My top-ranked interior lineman in the draft, Yankey would be an absolute steal for a Giants team that is still in need of more young, high-upside offensive linemen. Power-blocking guard in a scheme that dictates that.
44. St. Louis Rams: Deone Bucannon, Safety, Washington State (Ian Wharton)
The Rams continue to dominate this mock by grabbing my top safety prospect. Bucannon has above-average potential and will impact this defense starting Day 1.
45. Detroit Lions: Jimmie Ward, Safety, Northern Illinois (Luke Inman)
A personal favorite of mine, Ward was a stud down in Mobile against some big name, and competition. Wards strength is his run support and physical style, but he surprisingly strong in the pass game as well, running step-for-step with tight ends and running backs.
46. Pittsburgh Steelers: Allen Robinson, Wide Receiver, Penn State (Chris Dougherty)
Allen Robinson, my personal third best receiver behind Watkins/Beckham, Jr. stays in-state and gives the Stelers a big, phsyical receiver to oppose touchdown Antonio Brown.
47. Dallas Cowboys: Shaq Barrett, Linebacker, Colorado State (Ben Natan)
The depth chart at defensive end is weak in Dallas and Barrett is a high motor, strong and dependable end who will get after it immediately.
48. Baltimore Ravens: Jordan Matthews, Wide Receiver, Vanderbilt (Ben Natan)
Ravens get a steal in the best receiver in the class. Gives the team size, speed and smarts at the position.
49. New York Jets: Pierre Desir, Cornerback, Lindenwood (Ian Wharton)
Rex Ryan is surely going to take another cornerback early this year, and Desir has some of the best physical traits in the draft. He needs time to develop, but he's going to the best place possible to get better.
50. Miami Dolphins, Terrence Brooks, Safety Florida State (Ian Wharton)
The Dolphins want impact players, and Brooks is my top free safety. He has excellent range and forces turnovers on plays he had no business getting involved in.
51. Chicago Bears: Calvin Pryor, Safety, Louisville (Chris Dougherty)
Pryor is a phsyical safety who'll be able to push up into the box and create havoc in the backfield. He's not a liability in coverage and will be a good addition to a horrendous back secondary.
52. Arizona Cardinals: Cyrus Kouandjio, Offensive Tackle, Alabama (Luke Inman)
Three months ago Koundijo was being projected to the Cardinals, in the first round. Now after a poor combine and medical check, his loss is Arizona's gain, and add him next too last years first-round pick, Jonathan Cooper to form a strong unit.
53. Green Bay Packers: Jace Amaro, Tight End, Texas Tech (Vincent Frank)
If the second round of the draft played out like this, I am pretty sure the Packers would run to the podium and pick up this physical specimen at a position of utmost need. In fact, there is some thought that they would take him in the first.
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Dominique Easley, Defensive Tackle, Florida (Ben Natan)
One of the highest-rated players on my board if healthy. Eagles should sprint to the podium for this.
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Carlos Hyde, Running Back, Ohio State (Ian Wharton)
Time for the Law Firm to be shown his exit papers, as big Carlos Hyde will be a perfect compliment next to Gio Bernard.
56. San Francisco 49ers: Lamarcus Joyner, Defensive Back, Florida State (Vincent Frank)
With both Justin Gilbert and Pierre Desir available just a few spots before, it doesn't take a genius to come to the conclusion that the 49ers would likely trade up here. If not, they go with a hybrid defensive back who can play both the slot and safety position. Really, a spitting image of Honey Badger.
57. San Diego Chargers: Timmy Jernigan, Defensive Tackle, Florida State (Luke Inman)
A great haul for the Charger's defense adding Roby and Jernigan. Timmy falls for inconsistency troubles, but has been mocked as high as 14 to the Bears. A great value for the Chargers who just got a lot better.
58. New Orleans Saints: Stephon Tuitt, Defensive End, Notre Dame (Chris Dougherty)
Stephon Tuitt provides a lot of value for a team that's in need of front end defensive line help. While Tuitt shows inconsistency on tape, he's got major upside that Rex Ryan will fall in love from the moment he steps on the field.
59. Indianapolis Colts: Weston Richberg, Center, Colorado State (Ben Natan)
The Colts offensive line is god awful and Richburg is a stud center. Do the math.
60. Carolina Panthers, Josh Huff, Wide Receiver, Oregon (Ian Wharton)
Cam Newton gets his wish with my top-rated wide receiver left. Huff can play inside or out and will be a big play hitter like TY Hilton.
61. San Francisco 49ers: Kelvin Benjamin, Wide Receiver, Florida State (Vincent Frank)
Doubling down on wide receiver in the first two rounds might make perfect sense for the 49ers. Anquan Boldin is in the latter part of his career and Benjamin would be the perfect receiver to learn from him over the next year or two before taking over.
62. New England Patriots: Martavis Bryant, Wide Receiver, Clemson (Luke Inman)
A bit uncharacteristic, considering if they go offense, many assume a tight end. However, Bryant is my biggest draft sleeper of a deep class of wide outs, at 6'4" with a 4.40 he has a freaky skill set. We give Tom Brady a weapon to fill Randy Moss' shoes, and give the team a dangerous spread offense, with Dobson, Thompkins, and Amendola
63. Denver Broncos: Shayne Skov, Linebacker, Stanford (Chris Dougherty)
Shayne Skov is a safe pick here, but with Jamar Chaney starting at middle linebacker, it's a no-brainer to upgrade the position as fast as you can. Skov won't be heavily relied on to be the anchor of the defense, as he's surrounded by a ton of talent both in front and behind him. He'll be able to plug-n-play immediatley and produce.
64. Seattle Seahawks: Michael Campanaro, Wide Receiver, Wake Forest (Ben Natan)
Campanaro is an intellingent, reliable and tough player who bring everything all over the field and will quickly become Wilson's best friend.
Team-Team Selections
Houston Texans
1. Jadeveon Clowney, Defensive End, South Carolina
2. David Fales, Quarterback, San Jose State
St. Louis Rams
1. Jake Matthews, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M
1. Mike Evans, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M
2. Deone Bucannon, Safety, Washington State
Jacksonville Jaguars
1. Khalil Mack, Defensive End/Linebacker, Buffalo
2. Blake Bortles, Quarterback, Central Florida
Cleveland Browns
1. Greg Robinson, Offensive Tackle, Auburn
1. Jimmy Garoppolo, Quarterback, Eastern Illinois
2. Davante Adams, Wide Receiver, Fresno State
Oakland Raiders
1. Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville
2. Devonta Freeman, Running Back, Florida State
Atlanta Falcons
1. Eric Ebron, Tight End, North Carolina
2. Jeremiah Attaochu, Linebacker, Georgia Tech
Tampa Buccaneers
1. C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, Alabama
2. Gabe Jackson, Guard, Mississippi State
Minnesota Vikings
1. Johnny Manziel, Quarterback, Texas A&M
2. Justin Gilbert, Cornerback, Oklahoma State
Buffalo Bills
1. Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Safety, Alabama
2. Cody Latimor, Wide Receiver, Indiana
Detroit Lions
1. Sammy Watkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson
2. Jimmie Ward, Safety, Northern Illinois
Tennessee Titans
1. Darqueze Dennard, Cornerback, Michigan State
2. Kyle Van Noy, Linebacker, BYU
New York Giants
1. Aaron Donald, Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh
2. David Yankey, Guard, Stanford
Chicago Bears
1. Kony Ealy, Defensive End, Missouri
2. Calvin Pryor, Safety, Louisville
Pittsburgh Steelers
1. Jason Verrett, Cornerback, Texas Christian
2. Allen Robinson, Wide Receiver, Penn State
Dallas Cowboys
1. Louis Nix III, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame
2. Shaq Barrett, Defensive End/Linebacker, Colorado State
Baltimore Ravens
1. Taylor Lewan, Offensive Tackle, Michigan
2. Jordan Matthews, Wide Receiver, Vanderbilt
New York Jets
1. Odell Beckham Jr, Wide Receiver, LSU
2. Pierre Desir, Cornerback, Lindenwood
Miami Dolphins
1. Zack Martin, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame
2. Terrence Brooks, Safety, Florida State
Arizona Cardinals
1. Derek Carr, Quarterback, Fresno State
2. Cyrus Kouandjio, Offensive Tackle, Alabama
Green Bay Packers
1. Anthony Barr, Linebacker, UCLA
2. Jace Amaro, Tight End, Texas Tech
Philadelphia Eagles
1. Kyle Fuller, Cornerback, Virginia Tech
2. Dominique Easley, Defensive Tackle, Florida
Kansas City Chiefs
1. Marqise Lee, Wide Receiver, USC
Cincinnati Bengals
1. Xavier Su'a-Filo, Guard, UCLA
2. Carlos Hyde, Running Back, Ohio State
San Diego Chargers
1. Bradley Roby, Cornerback, Ohio State
2. Timmy Jernigan, Defensive Tackle, Florida State
New Orleans Saints
1. Ryan Shazier, Linebacker, Ohio State
2. Stephon Tuitt, Defensive End, Notre Dame
Carolina Panthers
1. Morgan Moses, Offensive Tackle, Virginia
2. Josh Huff, Wide Receiver, Oregon
New England Patriots
1. Re'Shade Hageman, Defensive Tackle, Minnesota
2. Martavis Bryant, Wide Receiver, Clemson
San Francisco 49ers
1. Brandin Cooks, Wide Receiver, Oregon State
2. Lamarcus Joyner, Cornerback, Florida State
2. Kelvin Benjamin, Wide Receiver, Florida State
Denver Broncos
1. Demarcus Lawrence, Defensive End, Boise State
2. Shayne Skov, Linebacker, Notre Dame
Seattle Seahawks
1. Joel Bitonio, Offensive Line, Nevada
2. Michael Campanaro, Wide Receiver, Wake Forest