DraftAce

Updated August 17

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1. Oakland Raiders – Brett Hundley – QB – UCLA – Scouting Report
Derek Carr will definitely be given a shot at some point this season, but nothing is guaranteed for 2nd round picks and the Raiders would have to strongly consider a quarterback at the top of the 2015 draft. I have Hundley rated slightly above Mariota entering the season, but a lot can change in the next eight months.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

2. Houston Texans – Marcus Mariota – QB – Oregon – Scouting Report
The Texans took the safe approach by going with Clowney this past season, but they can’t afford to pass on another top-rated quarterback if they’re near the top next May. Mariota may not be the perfect fit for Bill O’Brien, but there doesn’t appear to be a traditional pocket passer in the mix for a top-10 pick this year.    [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

3. Jacksonville Jaguars – Andrus Peat – OT – Stanford
Luke Joeckel is holding down the left tackle position, but the Jaguars should still consider improving the protection around Blake Bortles. There are plenty of options for teams interested in adding to their offensive line this year, and Peat probably has the highest ceiling of the group. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

4. Cleveland Browns – Leonard Williams – DE/DT – USC
The Browns could easily end up with two top-10 picks, which will make them a tough team to predict this year due to the multitude of plausible combinations. Williams enters the season as the consensus top defensive player in the draft, and while he doesn’t fill a glaring hole in Cleveland, the value may be tough to pass up. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

5. Minnesota Vikings – Shilique Calhoun – DE – Michigan State
The Vikings are hoping Everson Griffen takes the next step as Jared Allen’s replacement, but Calhoun should still be in the mix even if he steps up. The Vikings are currently lacking the elite defensive line depth that made them dominant in this area in recent years.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

6. Cleveland Browns – Jaelen Strong – WR – Arizona State – Scouting Report
[From Bills] The race to be the top receiver off the board is wide open entering the season, but I have Strong as the top guy on my board right now. He needs to show continued development, but he has the talent to step in as Johnny Football’s No. 1 receiver.    [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

7. New York Giants – Jameis Winston – QB – Florida State – Scouting Report
The Giants would rather not draft a quarterback just yet, but another disappointing year from Manning will make this a necessary discussion. If a player like Winston is on the board, they’ll have to consider drafting a replacement for Manning, who tuns 34 at the end of this season.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

8. Tennessee Titans – Noah Spence – DE/LB – Ohio State 
Spence is a versatile defender and may be one of the best pure pass rushers in this year’s draft class. The Titans veteran front seven could use a youth movement, and Spence would be a great fit to fill Kamerion Wimbley’s role.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

9. Tampa Bay Bucs – Brandon Scherff – OT – Iowa
The Bucs have a lot of fun toys to play with on offense, but they lack the glue to hold it all together. Until the offensive line comes together, they may have a hard time taking that next step. Scherff looks like a 1st round lock entering the season. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

10. Pittsburgh Steelers – Ifo Ekpre-Olomu – CB – Oregon
The Steelers can’t ignore their aging secondary forever, especially as the passing games within their division continue to improve. Ekpre-Olomu enters the year as easily the top prospect at his position and has a chance to land in the top 10.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

11. Washington Redskins – Michael Bennett – DT – Ohio State
This pick almost has to be about the defense, which is likely to hold the Redskins back in 2014. While the pass-rush is solid, the Redskins need a reliable run stopper up the middle and Bennett could fill that void. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

12. Miami Dolphins – Randy Gregory – DE – Nebraska
Gregory has received a lot of hype this offseason, but his lack of consistency knocks him out of the top 10 at this point. The talent is there, but he’ll need to prove he can dominate on a week to week basis to elevate his stock this season.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

13. Detroit Lions – Landon Collins – S – Alabama
The Lions secondary remains a concern and it could hold them back at times this season, especially considering the talent in their division. An elite cornerback would be nice, but Collins has the most talent of the available defensive backs in this scenario and could probably start for them right now.[divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

14. Carolina Panthers – Amari Cooper – WR – Alabama – Scouting Report
I’m not as high on Cooper as some, but he has legitimate first round potential. Despite adding Kelvin Benjamin last season, the Panthers need to consider adding another weapon for Cam Newton early in the 2015 draft.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

15. Kansas City Chiefs – Trae Waynes – CB – Michigan State
The Chiefs are lacking elite talent and also depth in the secondary, and it could really hurt them against teams like the Broncos and Chargers this season. Waynes has the tools to start for the Chiefs right now, and should be a top-20 pick in 2015.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

16. St. Louis Rams – Vic Beasley – LB – Clemson
The Rams need an upgrade at linebacker and Bealsey could be an ideal fit on the strong side. He has the ability to be a dangerous pass-rush threat, but also has the athleticism to be a well-rounded linebacker in the Rams 4-3 scheme.[divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

17. San Diego Chargers – Cedric Ogbuehi – OT – Texas A&M
The Chargers need to continue overhauling the offensive line to keep Philip Rivers on his feet as he gets older. Ogbuehi isn’t quite at the elite level as some of the other Texas A&M linemen to enter the draft in recent years, but is still a worthy first-round prospect. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

18. Dallas Cowboys – Shawn Oakman – DE – Baylor
Oakman is a wildcard in this draft because he has yet to prove much on the field. Much like Aaron Lynch last year, it’s all about potential. But the first-round talent is obvious and he should be in a good position to develop at Baylor this season.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

19. Atlanta Falcons – T.J. Yeldon – RB – Alabama – Scouting Report
Considering the depth at the running back position this year, someone is bound to sneak into the first round. The Falcons probably can’t rely on Steven Jackson for more than another year and should be in the market for a younger option this offseason.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

20. Arizona Cardinals – Chuckie Keeton – QB – Utah State – Scouting Report
I’m fully on board the Chuckie Keeton bandwagon. As long as he can regain his pre-injury form, he as the potential to develop into a special prospect. He reminds me of Russell Wilson in many ways, and may be even more athletic. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

21. New York Jets – Mario Edwards – DE/LB – Florida State
Edwards is still developing, but has the raw talent to break out this season and climb into the first round conversation. The Jets have been lacking an dominant pass-rush threat in recent years and could use the addition of a difference maker in the front seven.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

22. Baltimore Ravens – DeVante Parker – WR – Louisville
Steve Smith should help in the short term, but the Ravens need to find a more permanent solution at wide receiver. Parker has the size to develop into more of a possession receiver in Baltimore, filling the void left by Anquan Boldin’s departure, and allowing Torrey Smith to excel as the downfield threat.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

23. Chicago Bears – Dante Fowler Jr. –  DE – Florida
Jared Allen will help for now, but the Bears need some more youth on the defensive line. Fowler is an explosive pass-rusher and could develop along with Will Sutton and Ego Ferguson as the next generation of the Bears line. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

24. New Orleans Saints – Melvin Gordon – RB – Wisconsin
The Saints have pieced together a backfield this year, but they’re going to miss Darren Sproles. Gordon isn’t on Sproles level as a pass-catcher, but he has the tools to be a quality well-rounded back who could take over the bulk of the workload in 2015. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

25. New England Patriots – P.J. Williams – CB – Florida State
The Patriots secondary could be among the best in the game if Revis and Browner are healthy and effective, but the Patriots are likely to be looking for a younger, cheaper option for the long haul next offseason. Williams is one of a number of quality junior cornerbacks who could declare early if they live up to expectations.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

26. Philadelphia Eagles – Devin Funchess – TE – Michigan – Scouting Report
Maybe Zach Ertz will take the next step and this pick will be unnecessary, but Funchess has the athleticism and size to be a perfect fit at tight end in Chip Kelly’s offensive scheme. He’s essentially an oversized receiver, and would be capable of making an immediate impact.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

27. Cincinnati Bengals – Ty Montgomery – WR – Stanford – Scouting Report
The Bengals need to add a new dimension to their offense in order to take the next step. Montgomery would essentially fill the Andrew Hawkins role, albeit at a much higher level.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

28. San Francisco 49ers – Carl Davis – DT – Iowa
Justin Smith turns 35 this season and the 49ers really don’t have a backup plan in place. He’s too valuable to their defense to ignore his age any longer. Davis has the ideal tools to play end in the 3-4 scheme and could be groomed as Smith’s replacement. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

29. Indianapolis Colts – Marcus Peters – CB – Washington
One of the most surprising non-moves of the 2014 offseason was the Colts lack of attention to the secondary. That could come back to haunt them, and be a theme for their 2015 offseason strategy. Peters is another one of the talent junior cornerbacks this year.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

30. Seattle Seahawks – Donovan Smith – OT – Penn State
The Seahawks love oversized lineman and Smith fits the mold. He’s played well as Penn State’s left tackle, but will probably shift to the right side or guard in the NFL. He could be an immediate starter at guard in Seattle.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

31. Green Bay Packers – Cameron Erving – OT – Florida State
It seems like every year the Packers are trying to sort out a talent but inconsistent and injury-prone offensive line. Unless some guys like Derek Sherrod take a significant step forward, it will probably be an area that gets addressnz again next offseason.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

32. Denver Broncos – Denzel Perryman – LB – Miami FL
Nate Irving gets the first shot at inside linebacker this year, but it’s shaping up to be an area of weakness for the Broncos. Perryman is a talent athlete, but needs to prove he can perform at a consistent level to warrant a first-round grade. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

Picks 1-16

33. Jaguars – Tank Carradine – DE – Florida State – Scouting Report

34. 49ers – Jesse Williams – DT – Alabama – Scouting Report

35. Eagles – Margus Hunt – DE – SMU – Scouting Report

36. Lions – Jamar Taylor – CB – Boise State – Scouting Report

37. Bengals – Eddie Lacy – RB – Alabama – Scouting Report

38. Cardinals – Menelik Watson – OT – Florida State – Scouting Report

39. Jets – Ryan Nassib – QB – Syracuse – Scouting Report

40. Titans – Justin Hunter – WR – Tennessee – Scouting Report

41. Bills – Arthur Brown – LB – Kansas State – Scouting Report

42. Raiders – Geno Smith – QB – West Virginia – Scouting Report

43. Buccaneers – Zach Ertz – TE – Stanford – Scouting Report

44. Panthers – Johnthan Banks – CB – Mississippi State – Scouting Report

45. Chargers – Darius Slay – CB – Mississippi State – Scouting Report

46. Bills – Keenan Allen – WR – California – Scouting Report

47. Cowboys – D.J. Swearinger – FS – South Carolina – Scouting Report

48. Steelers – Jonathan Cyprien – SS – Florida State – Scouting Report

49. Giants – Kawann Short – DT – Purdue – Scouting Report

50. Bears – Kevin Minter – LB – LSU – Scouting Report

51. Redskins – Manti Te’o – LB – Notre Dame – Scouting Report

52. Patriots – Brian Winters – OG – Kent State – Scouting Report

53. Bengals – Johnathan Hankins – DT – Ohio State – Scouting Report

54. Dolphins – Blidi Wreh-Wilson – CB – Connecticut – Scouting Report

55. Packers – Montee Ball – RB – Wisconsin – Scouting Report

56. Seahawks – Terron Armstead – OT – Arkansas-Pine Bluff – Scouting Report

57. Texans – Matt Barkley – QB – USC – Scouting Report

58. Broncos – Johnathan Franklin – RB – UCLA – Scouting Report

59. Patriots – Cornelius Washington – LB – Georgia – Scouting Report

60. Falcons – Gavin Escobar – TE – San Diego State – Scouting Report

61. 49ers – Markus Wheaton – WR – Oregon State – Scouting Report

62. Ravens – Aaron Dobson – WR – Marshall – Scouting Report

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1. Kansas City Chiefs – Luke Joeckel – OT – Texas A&M – Scouting Report
I have no idea if the Chiefs prefer Joeckel or Fisher, but I’m sticking with Joeckel. Usually when an alternative pick starts to gain traction just prior to the draft, it stems those just looking for something different. But then again, this is going to be a crazy draft. Maybe it’ll start right at the top. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Eric Fisher – OT – Central Michigan – Scouting Report
I’m pretty sure this will be Fisher or Joeckel, but the Jaguars had us all convinced they wanted Geno Smith at one point. And Dion Jordan. And a handful of others. They’ve been full of smoke screens, so many we all know nothing. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

3. Oakland Raiders –  Sharrif Floyd – DT – Florida – Scouting Report
I’m feeling confident in this selection, even if the Raiders trade down. Floyd fits perfectly into their defensive line and he’s a solid value pick at any point in the top 10.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

4. Philadelphia Eagles – Lane Johnson – OT – Oklahoma – Scouting Report
The Eagles will take an offensive tackle, it will just depend on who is available. I assume it’s going to be Johnson, but if Fisher somehow fell they may prefer him. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

5. Detroit Lions – Ezekiel Ansah – DE – BYU – Scouting Report
I really think the Lions want an offensive tackle, so a trade up is a possibility. But if they stay put the decision probably comes down to Ansah or Milliner.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

6. Cleveland Browns – Dee Milliner – CB – Alabama – Scouting Report
The Browns want to trade down, but of all three tackles are gone already, the probably won’t have that option. If they use this pick, it will be either Ansah or Milliner – whoever Detroit passes on.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

7. Arizona Cardinals – Jonathan Cooper – OG – North Carolina – Scouting Report
Supposedly the Cardinals are leaning towards and offensive lineman, and I think Cooper is the best fit. Warmack makes sense also, and a trade up for Johnson is another possibility. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

8. Buffalo Bills – Ryan Nassib – QB – Syracuse – Scouting Report
I’m not certain the Bills will take Nassib at No. 8, but I feel fairly confident that they want Nassib. And if they want him, they’re going to have to take him in the first round somewhere.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

9. New York Jets – Barkevious Mingo – LB – LSU – Scouting Report
This pick should be either Mingo or Jarvis Jones. Mingo seems like a better fit for Rex Ryan, so if he still has a say in the war room, Mingo is the guy.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

10. Tennessee Titans – Chance Warmack – OG – Alabama – Scouting Report
This is one of my most confident picks. Mike Munchak wants to upgrade the line for Chris Johnson, and the addition of Andy Levitre wasn’t enough. D.J. Fluker may also be an option.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

11. San Diego Chargers – D. J. Fluker – OT – Alabama – Scouting Report
The Chargers absolutely must come away with at least one immediate starter on the offensive line. If they pass on Fluker, they run the risk of not getting one. This is a reach in my opinion, but it’s a justifiable move for San Diego. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

12. Miami Dolphins –  Star Lotulelei – DT – Utah – Scouting Report
I think the Dolphins are the team who lands the player that unexpectedly falls, and I’m betting on that being Lotulelei. It’s not a perfect fit, but he’s the best player on the board and they don’t have a glaring hole to fill with another prospect available.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

13. New York Jets –  Tyler Eifert – TE – Notre Dame – Scouting Report
This should be Eifert or Austin. I struggled with the pick, but ended up going with Eifert because I think he’s a safer pick. I also considered Geno Smith here. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

14. Carolina Panthers –  Sheldon Richardson – DT – Missouri – Scouting Report
I’ve had this pick for a long time. Richardson is a perfect fit as a three-technique in Carolina’s defense. It will be tough to pass on him unless Lotulelei or Floyd fell. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

15. New Orleans Saints –  Dion Jordan – DE/LB – Oregon – Scouting Report
Jordan falls further than most are expecting. Due to the tackles coming off the board early, there isn’t another obvious landing spot for Jordan. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

16. St. Louis Rams – Tavon Austin – WR – West Virginia – Scouting Report
If Austin is here, the Rams will absolutely select him. And they may even trade up to ensure a shot at him.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

17. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jarvis Jones – LB – Georgia – Scouting Report 

I was tempted to give the Steelers Cordarrelle Patterson, but elected for Jones. He’s a solid fit in their 3-4 defense to help add some youth to the front seven. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

18. Dallas Cowboys – Sylvester Williams – DT – North Carolina – Scouting Report
So many options for the Cowboys. Williams is a great fit in their new 4-3 defense. Kenny Vaccaro would also make a lot of sense.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

19. New York Giants – Desmond Trufant – CB – Washington – Scouting Report
This isn’t an obvious need, but the Giants tend to select either defensive linemen or defensive backs in the first round – especially when there’s great value.    [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

20. Chicago Bears – Alec Ogletree – LB – Georgia – Scouting Report
The Bears need to replace Brian Urlacher, and they need to do so with a coverage linebacker. Ogletree has character red flags, but the Bears should gamble on him. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

21. Cincinnati Bengals – Eric Reid – FS – LSU – Scouting Report
This is a reach, but it fits the Bengals perfectly. They love SEC players and they usually draft for need in the first round.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

22. St. Louis Rams – Kenny Vaccaro – FS – Texas – Scouting Report 
This pick could happen at No. 16 or No. 22. Vaccaro is a great fit a free safety in the Rams secondary. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

23. Minnesota Vikings – Manti Te’o – LB – Notre Dame – Scouting Report
I don’t understand why Te’o is a first-round pick, but the overwhelming consensus is that he fits in somewhere. The Vikings need a linebacker and they like Notre Dame prospects. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

24. Indianapolis Colts – Datone Jones – DE – UCLA – Scouting Report
This is a perfect fit for Chuck Pagano’s 3-4 defense. Jones is a hybrid player for their hybrid scheme.[divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

25. Minnesota Vikings – Justin Hunter – WR – Tennessee – Scouting Report
I’m not very confident in this pick, but Justin Hunter is going in the first round so I had to fit him in somewhere. He’s risky, but has tons of upside. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

26. Jacksonville Jaguars – Geno Smith – QB – West Virginia – Scouting Report
Projected trade – In 10 years, this is the first trade I’ve projected in my final mock draft. But I didn’t have a choice if I wanted to fit two quarterbacks into the first round. I’m not confident Jacksonville will be the team, but someone will move up for Smith. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

27. Houston Texans – Cordarrelle Patterson – WR – Tennessee – Scouting Report
Andre Johnson wants help at receiver and the Texans will give it to him. Patterson is the most likely option, but DeAndre Hopkins is also a possibility.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

28. Denver Broncos – Tank Carradine – DE – Florida State – Scouting Report
Carradine has just one year of legitimate production and he’s coming off an injury. Those are two major red flags that could cause him to fall further, but I think his upside sneaks him into the first round.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

29. New England Patriots – D.J. Hayden – CB – Houston – Scouting Report
Teams are scared by Hayden’s injury, but I think he slips in somewhere. Belichick loves to gamble on prospects, and Hayden’s athleticism would fit well in the Patriots secondary. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

30. Atlanta Falcons – Jamar Taylor – CB – Boise State – Scouting Report
Jamar Taylor is probably the least likely first round pick of everyone I have in the top 32, but he seems like a perfect fit for the Falcons. They want a physical, fearless corner, and Taylor is just that. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

31. San Francisco 49ers – Xavier Rhodes – CB – Florida State – Scouting Report
The 49ers are tough to figure out because of all the trade rumors. If they stay put, I think they simply target the best available player. Rhodes could be that guy. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

32. Baltimore Ravens – Arthur Brown – LB – Kansas State – Scouting Report
The Ravens need a coverage linebacker and Arthur Brown is one of the best. He’s undersized, but Ozzie Newsome evaluates talent, not measurables. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

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1. Kansas City Chiefs – Geno Smith – QB – West Virginia – Scouting Report
I feel bad for Chiefs fans, because this is a recipe for disaster. Geno Smith definitely has potential, but he won’t be surrounded by the type of supporting cast he needs to develop. I don’t subscribe to the theory that when you need a quarterback you simply settle for the best one available. But under the new CBA, that seems to be the mindset of many GMs these days. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Bjoern Werner – DE – Florida State – Scouting Report
Blaine Gabbert has yet to impress and the new regime has no reason to give him the benefit of the doubt. But he’s still young and has yet to be surrounded by the support a young, developing quarterback deserves. Given the Jaguars glaring hole at defensive end, Werner, Moore or Jordan would be a safe alternative to reaching for a quarterback.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

3. Oakland Raiders – Star Lotulelei – DT – Utah – Scouting Report
With Richard Seymour set to become a free agent and unlikely to return to Oakland, the Raiders most glaring need is the defensive line. In addition to Seymour, Matt Shaughnessy, Andre Carter and Desmond Bryant are also set to hit the open market. Lotulelei is the best available player in this scenario and would fit well into Seymoyr’s spot on the line. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

4. Philadelphia Eagles – Luke Joeckel – OT – Texas A&M – Scouting Report
Unless the Eagles want to reach for a quarterback (unlikely considering Chip Kelly’s offense and the talent on the board) they’re hoping someone else does to allow Luke Joeckel to fall to them. Dee Milliner is also an attractive option since Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is not expected to be re-signed. After a dominant Senior Bowl performance Eric Fisher is also in the mix.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

5. Detroit Lions – Dion Jordan – DE – Oregon – Scouting Report
Damontre Moore is the consensus best available player on the board in this scenario, but I have hunch Jordan will be high on the Lions board. They are likely losing Cliff Avril to free agency and need an immediate impact pass-rusher. Moore is definitely more well rounded, but Jordan could be an terror as a pass-rush specialist early in his career.   [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”] (more…)

updated 1-17-2012

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1. Kansas City Chiefs – Luke Joeckel – OT – Texas A&M – Scouting Report
The Chiefs picked the wrong year to implode. They desperately need a franchise quarterback, especially with a new coach and GM on board, but no one is worthy of the first-overall pick. In fact, there may not even be a quarterback worthy of the first round. While it won’t fix anything for the short term, the best move is to settle for either Joeckel or Werner and hope to answer the quarterback question next year.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Bjoern Werner – DE – Florida State – Scouting Report
The Jaguars are in nearly the same position as the Chiefs. Blaine Gabbert has yet to impress and the new regime has no reason to give him the benefit of the doubt. But he’s still young and has yet to be surrounded by the support a young, developing quarterback deserves. Given the Jaguars glaring hole at defensive end, Werner or Moore would be a safe alternative to reaching for a quarterback.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

3. Oakland Raiders – Damontre Moore – DE – Texas A&M – Scouting Report
With Richard Seymour set to become a free agent and unlikely to return to Oakland, the Raiders most glaring need is the defensive line. In addition to Seymour, Matt Shaughnessy, Andre Carter and Desmond Bryant are also set to hit the open market. Moore is a physical pass rusher who would immediate upgrade the Raiders relatively weak pass rush. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

4. Philadelphia Eagles – Dee Milliner – CB – Alabama – Scouting Report
Unless the Eagles want to be the first time to grab a quarterback (unlikely considering Chip Kelly’s offense and the talent on the board) they’re hoping someone else does to allow Luke Joeckel to fall to them. But if Joeckel is off the board, Milliner makes the most sense. This pick becomes even more likely if the Eagles cut ties with one of their expensive and underachieving cornerbacks.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]

5. Detroit Lions – Dion Jordan – DE – Oregon – Scouting Report
The Lions may be a candidate to trade up if they’re interested in landing Werner or Moore, both of whom would be excellent fits to replace Kyle Vanden Bosch, who seems to have reached the end of the road, and/or Cliff Avril who is a free agent. If they can’t land one of the top two ends Jordan and Mingo become options. Both have elite potential as pass rushers but Jordan has more experience under his belt and is a safer bet to contribute immediately.  [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”] (more…)