Redskins’ Draft Notes: Borland, Linemen, Hughes
2014/05/redskins-draft-notes-borland-linemen-hughesgave the team Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland with the second pick of round two in their three-round mock draft. … ESPN's Todd McShay had a conference call last week in which he spoke about the Redskins' position in the draft.
Ravens’ Draft Notes: Clinton-Dix, Ward, Bucannon
2014/05/ravens-draft-notes-clinton-dix-ward-bucannonput together a three-round mock draft, and Kiper handed the Ravens Washington State safety Deone Bucannon in round two. … It is no secret that the Ravens have a tremendous need at safety despite drafting Matt Elam in the first round last year.
Texans Notes: Clowney, Draft, RBs, Watt
2014/05/texans-notes-clowney-draft-rbs-wattIf the Texans do indeed pass on someone like Johnny Manziel or Blake Bortles to grab a pass rusher like Clowney or Khalil Mack, McClain isn't sure which signal-caller the club would be targeting later in the draft. … Last week, former agent Joel Corry and former team executive Ari Nissim published the first installment of a mock contract negotiation between J.J.
Prospect Profile: Calvin Pryor
2014/04/prospect-profile-calvin-pryor16) (subscription required), while two out of the four mock drafts posted by CBS Sports have him up at No. … If Alabama's Ha Ha Clinton Dix is not the top safety in this draft, then Louisville's Calvin Pryor is.
Prospect Profile: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
2014/04/prospect-profile-ha-ha-clinton-dixClinton-Dix starts to gain a lot of traction among mock drafts starting with the Lions (No. … There is only one safety in the mold of Thomas projected to be picked in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft, and that is Alabama's Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.
Draft Updates: Bucs, Bills, McCarron, Savage
2014/04/draft-updates-bucs-bills-mccarron-savageWithin his latest mock draft at ESPN.com, Todd McShay cites three league sources who have told him in the past week that the Bills are trying to trade up from No. … A handful of teams picking at the top of next week's draft have expressed an openness to move down in the first round, and we can add the Buccaneers to this list.
Aaron Donald’s Potential Fit With Bears
2014/04/aaron-donalds-potential-fit-bearsA combination of the player's talent level, his fit with the team and the team's draft slot make it convenient to send the same guy to the same team when making mock drafts. … Each year, a group of players will get brought up with the same team over and over leading up to the draft.
Draft Notes: Whaley, Bills, Linebackers
2014/04/draft-notes-whaley-bills-linebackersHeading to the Browns in Jeff Schudel of The Morning Journal's latest mock draft are Sammy Watkins and Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr at the No. … If the Bills want to draft Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins or Texas A&M offensive tackle Jake Matthews -- who each have visited with Buffalo -- they'll likely have to trade up from the No.
NFC Notes: Rams, Turner, Latimer
2014/04/nfc-notes-rams-turner-latimerIn his latest mock draft, Jim Duncan of the Times-Picayune says the Saints will trade up seven spots to No. … Despite the concerns surrounding South Carolina standout Jadeveon Clowney, his potential will make it next to impossible for the Texans or Rams, who hold the top two picks in the draft, to turn him down, writes Jim Thomas of the St.
Prospect Profile: Jadeveon Clowney
2014/04/prospect-profile-jadeveon-clowneyCBS Sports has all four major mock drafts currently with Clowney as the first player off the board (three to the Texans, one projecting the Falcons trading up). … Now he is the best bet to be the number one overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
New York Rumors: QBs, Barr, Draft, Spencer
2014/04/new-york-rumors-quarterbacks-barr-draft-spencerThe Giants have a number of options with the 12th pick in the draft, and pundits are pencilling in many different players into that slot in recent mock drafts. … UCLA's Anthony Barr is another prospect who was once thought of as a sure fire top-10 pick, but who is now slipping on draft boards.
Prospect Profile: Teddy Bridgewater
2014/04/prospect-profile-teddy-bridgewater4), mock drafts still put him as high as the Buccaneers (No. … The quarterback position is the number one priority for a handful of teams drafting in the top ten.
Pigskin Links: Bortles, 49ers, Pryor, Chargers
2014/04/pigskin-linksBolt Blitz does a full seven round mock draft for the Chargers. … On this date four years ago, the NFL Draft was aired in prime time for the first time.
Draft Notes: Landry, Reilly, Thomas, Hoffman
2014/04/draft-notes-landry-reilly-thomas-hoffmanAlso by the Times-Union, a mock draft of the first two rounds. … With 18 days until the 2014 NFL Draft kicks off at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, draft-eligible prospects are flying all over the country to meet with teams, and vice-versa.
Poll: What Should Texans Do With No. 1 Pick?
2014/04/poll-texans-1-pick1 pick, but in his most recent mock draft, McClain shifted gears and had Houston selecting defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. … The NFL draft is a little over three weeks away, but there's still no consensus about what the Texans will - or should - do with the first overall pick.
AFC Notes: Dolphins, FA Grades, Manziel
2014/04/afc-notes-dolphins-free-agency-grades-manzielAfter writing that the Texans would take Johnny Manizel and Blake Bortles in his first two mock drafts, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle has shifted gears and now believes the team will select Jadeveon Clowney with the No. … More importantly, they have devoted at least three of their 30 official visits to wide receivers who are projected to be taken in the first several rounds of next month's draft.
Draft Day Trades: Redskins, Rams, Pats
2014/04/draft-day-trades-redskins-rams-patsAs Stellino notes, the Rams and Jaguars could switch spots in the first round, giving Jacksonville the opportunity to land Texas A&M tackle Jake Matthews, who has been linked to the Rams in various mock drafts. … As we have heard throughout the offseason, the depth of this year's draft class will make teams more inclined to trade down in the draft rather than trade up.
NFC Notes: Giants, Jackson, Visits
2014/04/nfc-notes-giants-jackson-visitsMock drafts have the Giants looking at a number of different positions, from defensive tackle to offensive tackle, from receiver to cornerback. … It has been difficult to predict which way the Giants will go during the draft in May, writes Jordan Raanan of NJ.com.
Pigskin Links: Seahawks, Draft, Patriots
2014/04/pigskin-links-seahawks-draft-patriotsLeading The League brings you a QB-free mock draft.
Ravens Notes: TEs And Backup QBs
2014/04/ravens-notes-tes-backup-qbsA few early mock drafts predicted that North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron would fall to the Ravens in the draft, but now it is generally believed that he will be off the board before the Ravens are on the clock with the No. … Dickson has generally underperformed and has struggled with drops since the Ravens drafted him in 2010, so Daniels would present a significant upgrade from a pure talent standpoint.
49ers Notes: WRs, Culliver, Verrett
2014/03/49ers-notesIn keeping with those sentiments, after projecting the 49ers to draft a receiver in his first several mock drafts, Williamson is now mocking TCU cornerback Jason Verrett to the 49ers with the No. … He notes that the team has the resources--six draft picks in the first three rounds--to fill those needs in this deep class of wide receivers.
AFC South Notes: Draft, Jackson, Nicks, Mack
2014/03/afc-south-notes-draft-jackson-nicks-mackNFL Network's Kurt Warner says that Clowney is still a better option than Manziel, and Kim notes that four out of six NFL.com mock drafts have the Texans taking the pass rusher. … The team is much more likely to see what it has in Locker, and possibly look for a quarterback later in the draft to serve as a backup or eventual replacement option down the road.
AFC South Notes: Texans, Titans, Colts
2014/03/afc-south-notes-texans-titans-coltsBryan Fischer of NFL.com writes that NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft has the Texans taking Blake Bortles out of UCF with the first-overall pick. … By trading Matt Schaub to the Raiders, the Texans have even more incentive to take a quarterback with the top pick in the draft, writes Marc Sessler of NFL.com.
NFC Notes: Falcons, Packers, Bears
2014/02/nfc-notes-falcons-packers-bearsBased on most mock draft, Clowney won't be around for the Falcons' pick. … Dimitroff spoke to NFL Network's Kimberly Jones and discussed the Falcons' draft plans (via D.
Panthers Rumors: Gross, Hardy, Draft
2014/02/panthers-rumors-gross-hardy-draftGettleman warned against tying the Panthers to a specific player or position in mock drafts, telling reporters, including Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link), that the club will take the best player available in May.