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Relive the first round of the NFL draft

Started by tomkowski, 2014/09/05 01:52AM
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Relive the first round of the NFL draft

#1 2014/09/05 01:52AM

tomkowski

USA TODAY Sports trackedevery pick of Thursday first round of the NFL draft. Check back Friday and Saturday to follow coverage of the second and third rounds.

1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney, DE South Carolina

Short bio: Clowney disappointed during his junior campaign when his production dropped off dramatically, but no one has ever questioned Clowney's natural ability. He's been compared to Julius Peppers and Mario Williams.

Quick take: How does Clowney fit into Romeo Crennel's 3 4 defense? Clowney will serve in the same role as Willie McGinest once did as an outside linebacker with the New England Patriots under Crennel's supervision. Clowney will be asked to rush the passer. The Texans should know Clowney better than anyone. The team's new strength coach, Craig Fitzgerald, served in the same role for South Carolina during Clowney's freshman year.

More: The NFL world reacts to the Clowney pick.

2. St. Louis Rams: Greg Robinson, OT Auburn

Short bio:Robinson is 6 5 and 332 pounds of pure nasty. Over the past decade, no offensive tackle at the collegiate level has proven to be more dominant at the point of attack. Robinson can step in Day 1 and improve a team's rushing attack, and he has the natural ability to develop into a top notch pass protector.

Quick take:The Rams may have signed LT Jake Long to a $34 million contract last offseason, but he's an injury risk, andthe Rams are unsettled at right tackle. Greg Robinson can start immediately at either right tackle or guard. His talent invokes comparisons to former Ram, Orlando Pace.

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3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Blake Bortles, QB Central Florida

Short bio:Bortles is a developmental prospect with all the physical tools to intrigue teams. But he's far from a polished passer. Bortles excels throwing on the run. He needs to refine his overall mechanics to reach his full potential.

Quick take:In a stunning turn of events, the Jaguars selected a quarterback not named Johnny Manziel. Blake Bortles presents the better long term potential for a franchise desperately in need of a quarterback upgrade. Bortles, an in state product, will likely sit behind incumbent Chad Henne for a period before he's ready to take over the reins of the offense.

The Cleveland Browns traded their pick to the Buffalo Bills for a first rounder next season and the Bills fourth round pick. More here.

4. Buffalo Bills: Sammy Watkins, WR Clemson

Short bio:For teams in search of a true No. 1 wide receiver, Watkins is desirable. Watkins simply plays with a level of explosiveness and sense of urgency that will have teams considering him in the Top 10 despite a very deep wide receiver class.

Quick take:The Bills made a bold move to acquire the No. 1 wide receiver in the draft class. The Bills clearly made it a priority to build around last year's first round pick, QB EJ Manuel. Watkins is a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver to pair with Robert Woods and Stevie Johnson. Johnson, in particular, should benefit by sliding him inside to the slot.

MORE: Sammy Watkins took a selfie with Roger Goodell

5. Oakland Raiders: Khalil Mack, LB Buffalo

Short bio:Mack leaves Buffalo tied for an NCAA record with 75 tackles for loss. Mack is equally adept rushing the passer as he is dropping in coverage. Teams like how Mack approaches the game and how intensely he plays when the lights come on.

Quick take:Mack, an expected Top 3 selection, slid slightly to the Raiders satisfaction. Mack adds a legitimate presence to the Raiders defense that opposing offenses will now have to account for. He will play opposite Sio Moore, which will provide great flexibility in their defensive scheme. Both can drop into coverage and get after the quarterback.

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6. Atlanta Falcons: Jake Matthews, OT Texas A bio:Matthews may not be as physically gifted as Robinson, but he's the best technician and pass blocker among the offensive linemen. Matthews was an All American at right tackle in 2012 and left tackle in 2013. There is also a belief he can play all five offensive line positions.

Quick take:The Falcons' talent on the offensive side of the football is at their skill positions, not the offensive line. Last season QB Matt Ryan was sacked 44 times and hit 100 times in total. Matthews is a plug and play talent and the best pass blocker in the class.

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7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Evans, WR Texas A bio:Watkins is the top wide receiver target, but some teams may actually prefer Evans due to the size disparity between the two. Watkins has everything in a top receiver prospect expect prototype size; [url=http://www.officialpatriotsonlineprostore.com/WOMENS-DEVIN-MCCOURTY-JERSEY.... he's 6 1 and 211 pounds. Evans is 6 5, 230 pounds and a constant mismatch.

Quick take:Last season, QB Josh McCown revitalized his career by throwing to a pair of massive wide receivers in Chicago, Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey. McCown signed with the Buccaneers in the offseason to be their starting quarterback. He'll now have the same luxury in Tampa with the addition of Evans, who is a [url=http://www.officialpatriotsonlineprostore.com/WOMENS-JEROD-MAYO-JERSEY.html... carbon copy of Vincent Jackson.

The Vikings traded with the Browns to move up a spot, and gained a fifth round pick from this year draft.

8. Cleveland Browns: Justin Gilbert, CB Oklahoma State

Short bio:Gilbert has all the qualities teams want in a top cornerback prospect. He's 6 0, 202 pounds with 33 1/8 inch arms, runs a 4.37 second 40 yard dash and is a proven ballhawk at the collegiate level. He's also a explosive returner.

Relive the first round of the NFL draft

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