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1. Jadaveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Clowney projects to be the top overall pick coming into mays draft, potentialy making him the first defensive end taken number one overall since 2006, when the Houston Texans selected Mario Willaims ahead of Texas QB, Vince Young. Clowney is a physical freak with out of this world athletic ability. He is somewhat raw, but shows natural pass rush skills and the ability to be disruptive in the back field .
2. Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo
Mack projects as the top OLB in the draft and is my second ranked player overall. He projects as a impact player in a role similar to Von Miller. Mack led the NCAA in tackles for loss and has been proven to be a top end pass rusher while displaying the ability to drop into coverage. With a strong combine showing in Indianpolis he has firmly planted himself as one of the elite level players in the daft
3. Gregg Robinson, T, Auburn
With a dominant performance in the BCS title game and SEC championship, Gregg Robinson has placed himself in the position to be the first tackle taken on day one. He didn't fail to impress at the combine either, wowing coaches and GM's with his athletic ability. Robinson is a dominant run blocker with a mean streak and shows the abilty to move lateraly against speed rushers and anchor against the power rush.
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With the draft fast approaching in may and the combine in the rerview mirror here is how my top 32 shakes out comming into the fianl stretch.
4. Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Sammy Watkins is the most dynamic offensive playmaker in the entire 2014 NFL Draft. He has all the traits NFL teams covet from a #1 WR. Watkins, a former HS track star, displays game breaking ability. He has elite acceleration and very good speed which he uses to get open at all levels. Watkins is electric with the ball in his hands. Anytime he has the ball in his hands it’s a chance to turn into a big play.
5. Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
Donald is quickly rising up draft boards after a draw-dropping performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. Considering that he lead the country in sacks (1.6 per game) and tackles for loss (2.4), Donald might just be the most under-appreciated NFL prospect in college football. The perfect fit as a penetrating 3-technique in tampa 2 defense, Donald also has potential as a 5-technique in a 3-4 scheme. Alla John Randall, Donald has the ability to line up all over the defensive line creating matchup nightmares for offensive cordinators.
6. Jake Matthews, T, Texas A&M
Matthews could have joined Joeckel as a high first round draft last year but chose to return to college station for his senior campaign. In making the switch to the left side Matthews only improved his stock. While he does not posses Joeckels light feet Matthews is the much stronger and physical run blocker of the two and is perfectly suited to stay at left tackle in the NFL. While perhaps not an elite athlete he plays with the technique and tenacity that would make his father proud.
7. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
Critics will continue to point out Bridgewater's flaws. He is not as big or strong as Andrew Luck nor as nimble as Robert Griffin III. Among the quarterbacks available in the 2014 draft, he's the most polished and accurate. He Comes from a pro-style offense at Louisville, and was among the nation's leaders in all passing categories when facing blitzes. He does a great job of manipulating the pocket , getting through his progressions and steping up in the face of pressure to deliver the ball on target. Bridgewater is still the top QB on my board.
8. Taylor Lewan, T, Michigan
A late-convert at the position (switched to the offensive line as a senior in high school), Lewan is raw but has shown continual improvement and better consistency from year to year. Lewan Demonstrates enough lateral agility and balance in his kick-slide to maintain the edge, while also possessing the strength to lock up his opponent. Strong initial step when asked to fire through to the second level and targets decisively in the open field. He certainly possesses the athleticism to end up one of the top tackles in the NFL.
9. Blake Bortles, QB, UCF
A prototypically-built pocket passer with good awareness, athleticism and arm talent, Bortles looks the part of an NFL star quarterback. He also played well against top talent and impressed with his willingness to compete at the combine. He was good -- not great -- during his workout in Indianapolis, remaining a bit methodical in his set-up and delivery of the ball and a bit inconsistent with his accuracy. His upside will earn him a top spot on day one and if put in the right position could find immediate success.
10. Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
A shocking combination of size, strength and deceptive speed. He is a nightmare to defend in jump-ball situations, a trait teams are finding increasingly valuable with the size of cornerbacks growing throughout the NFL. An impressive workout at the combine confirmed his unique athleticism and has Evans' stock climbing. Dominating SEC competition the past two seasons, Evans has earned comparisons to some of the top receivers in the NFL and could very well unseat Sammy Watkins as the top receiver because of the premium place on big receiving targets