2014 Mel Kiper Jr. Invitational Report Card....

[Risen Star]

The grading scale used....
A+ ....8.00 and up
A ......7.35 - 7.99
A- .....7.30 - 7.34
B+ ....7.15 - 7.29
B ......7.00 - 7.14
B- .....6.90 - 6.99
C+ ....6.80 - 6.89
C ......6.50 - 6.79
C- ....6.25 - 6.49
D+ ....6.10 - 6.24
D ......5.90 - 6.09
D- ....5.70 - 5.89
F ......5.69 and lower

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The 2014 Mel Kiper Jr. Invitational Champion: Questfor6, GM of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Biggest steal was Lache Seastrunk RB Baylor, 122nd overall to the Atlanta Falcons (tm1119)

Others receiving votes were: Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida St. (56th to San Francisco - robert70X7), Will Sutton DT Arizona St. (78th to Dallas - DoctorChicken), Ka'Deem Carey RB Arizona (70th to Jacksonville - Questfor6), Kony Ealy DE Missouri (32nd to Seattle - Chris in Arizona), JaWuan James T Tennessee (106th to St. Louis - ABQCOWBOY Sr./Jr.), Brandon Coleman WR Rutgers (110th to Jacksonville - Questfor6), Yawin Smallwood ILB Connecticut (109th to Cleveland - Oh_Canada), Seantrel Henderson T Miami (128th to Seattle - Chris in Arizona).

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Biggest reach was Jimmy Garoppolo QB Eastern Illinois, 35th overall to the Cleveland Browns (Oh_Canada)

Others receiving votes were: Brandon Thomas G Clemson (50th to Miami - JoeyBoy718), C.J. Mosley ILB Alabama (12th to N.Y. Giants - L-O-Jete), Russell Bodine C North Carolina (88th to Cincinnati - BraveHeartFan), Trent Murphy OLB Stanford (27th to Atlanta - tm1119), Vinny Sunseri S Alabama (127th to Denver - COWBOYSZONE).



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Grades

1) Jacksonville Jaguars (Questfor6)
1(8) Anthony Barr OLB UCLA
2(39) Scott Crichton DE Oregon St.
2(57) Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech
3(70) Ka'Deem Carey RB Arizona
4(104) Christian Jones OLB Florida St.
4(110) Brandon Coleman WR Rutgers
4(121) Dakota Dozier G Furman
Added 2015 3rd Round Pick (Minnesota)

Remaining Selections - 5(132), 5(138), 5(147), 6(163), 7(199)

Original Selections - 1(3), 2(39), 3(70), 4(101), 4(110), 5(132), 5(138), 5(147), 6(163), 7(199)

Total Score: 248.0
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 5
Average: 8.00

Grade: A+


2) Buffalo Bills (MichaelWinicki)
1(9) Jake Matthews T Texas A&M
2(41) Allen Robinson WR Penn St.
3(73) Troy Niklas TE Notre Dame
4(105) Christian Kirksey OLB Iowa

Remaining Selections - 5(137), 6(169), 7(201)

Original Selections - 1(9), 2(41), 3(73), 4(105), 5(137), 6(169), 7(201)

Total Score: 245.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 6
Average: 7.92

Grade: A


2) St. Louis Rams (ABQCOWBOY/ABQJr.)
1(2) Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina
1(13) Marqise Lee WR USC
2(44) Dominique Easley DT Florida
3(75) Telvin Smith OLB Florida St.
4(106) JaWuan James T Tennessee

Remaining Selections - 5(141), 6(172), 7(203)

Original Selections - 1(2), 1(13), 2(44), 3(75), 4(106), 5(141), 6(172), 7(203)

Total Score: 245.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.92

Grade: A


4) Dallas Cowboys (DoctorChicken)
1(16) Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
2(48) Gabe Jackson G Mississippi St.
3(78) Will Sutton DT Arizona St.
4(115) Martavis Bryant WR Clemson

Remaining Selections - 5(146), 7(206), 7(208), 7(215)

Original Selections - 1(16), 2(48), 3(78), 4(115), 5(146), 7(206), 7(208), 7(215)

Total Score: 241.0
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.77

Grade: A


5) Oakland Raiders (unionjack8)
1(25) Derek Carr QB Fresno St.
2(36) Jace Amaro TE Texas Tech
2(60) Kelcy Quarles DT South Carolina
3(67) Marcus Smith DE Louisville
4(103) Billy Turner T North Dakota St.
Added 2015 1st Round Pick (Carolina)

Remaining Selections - 6(165), 7(196), 7(212)

Original Selections - 1(5), 2(36), 3(67), 4(103), 6(165), 7(196), 7(212)

Total Score: 229.0
High Score of: 10
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.38

Grade: A


6) New York Giants (L-O-Jete)
1(12) C.J. Mosley ILB Alabama
2(43) Morgan Moses T Virginia
3(74) Tre Mason RB Auburn
Added 2015 3rd Round Pick (Miami)

Remaining Selections - 5(140), 6(164), 6(171)

Original Selections - 1(12), 2(43), 3(74), 4(109), 5(140), 6(171)

Total Score: 226.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.31

Grade: A-


6) New York Jets (Tezz)
1(18) Calvin Pryor S Louisville
2(49) Brandin Cooks WR Oregon St.
3(69) Carlos Hyde RB Ohio St.
3(80) Jack Mewhort T Ohio St.
4(111) Brent Urban DT Virginia

Remaining Selections - 5(142), 6(179), 7(210)

Original Selections - 1(18), 2(49), 3(69), 3(80), 4(111), 5(142), 6(179), 7(210)

Total Score: 226.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 7.31

Grade: A-


8) Minnesota Vikings (Risen Star)
1(3) Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville
3(72) Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise St.
3(96) Ego Ferguson DT LSU
4(101) Stanley Jean-Baptiste CB Nebraska
Lost 2015 3rd Round Pick (Jacksonville)

Remaining Selections - 5(136), 6(168), 7(200)

Original Selections - 1(8), 2(40), 3(72), 3(96), 4(104), 5(136), 6(168), 7(200)


Total Score: 221.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 3
Average: 7.15

Grade: B+


9) Baltimore Ravens (cowboysooner)
1(17) Eric Ebron TE North Carolina
2(47) Antonio Richardson T Tennessee
3(79) Travis Swanson C Arkansas

Remaining Selections - 6(177)

Original Selections - 1(17), 2(47), 3(79), 6(177)

Total Score: 219.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.08

Grade: B


9) Tennessee Titans (DFWJC)
1(11) Taylor Lewan T Michigan
2(42) Jason Verrett CB TCU
4(108) Zach Mettenberger QB LSU

Remaining Selections - 5(139), 6(170), 7(205)

Original Selections - 1(11), 2(42), 4(108), 5(139), 6(170), 7(205)

Total Score: 219.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 7.08

Grade: B


11) Seattle Seahawks (Chris in Arizona)
1(32) Kony Ealy DE Missouri
2(64) Trevor Reilly OLB Utah
4(128) Seantrel Henderson T Miami

Remaining Selections - 5(160), 6(192), 7(224)

Original Selections - 1(32), 2(64), 4(128), 5(160), 6(192), 7(224)

Total Score: 214.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.92

Grade: B-


11) Arizona Cardinals (Sifillest)
1(20) Cyrus Kouandjio T Alabama
2(52) Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE Washington
3(84) A.J. McCarron QB Alabama
4(116) Craig Loston S LSU

Remaining Selections - 5(148), 6(180)

Original Selections - 1(20), 2(52), 3(84), 4(116), 5(148), 6(180)

Total Score: 214.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.92

Grade: B-


11) Atlanta Falcons (tm1119)
1(6) Greg Robinson T Auburn
1(27) Trent Murphy OLB Stanford
4(99) Ahmad Dixon S Baylor
4(122) Lache Seastrunk RB Baylor

Remaining Selections - 5(135), 6(166), 7(197)

Original Selections - 1(6), 2(37), 3(68), 4(99), 5(135), 6(166), 7(197)

Total Score: 214.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.92

Grade: B-


14) San Diego Chargers (DuDa)
1(28) Dee Ford DE Auburn
2(40) Xavier Su'a-Filo G UCLA
3(89) Antone Exum CB Virginia Tech
4(124) Mike Davis WR Texas

Remaining Selections - 5(153), 6(185), 7(217)

Original Selections - 1(25), 2(57), 3(89), 4(121), 5(153), 6(185), 7(217)

Total Score: 212.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.86

Grade: C+


14) San Francisco 49ers (robert70X7)
1(30) Davante Adams WR Fresno St.
2(56) Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida St.
2(61) Jarvis Landry WR LSU
3(77) Kareem Martin DE North Carolina
3(94) DaQuan Jones DT Penn St.
4(125) Adrian Hubbard OLB Alabama

Remaining Selections - 5(158), 6(189), 7(219), 7(220), 7(222)

Original Selections - 1(30), 2(56), 2(61), 3(77), 3(94), 4(125), 5(158), 6(189), 7(219), 7(220), 7(222)

Total Score: 212.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.86

Grade: C+


16) Houston Texans (Boys122)
1(1) Blake Bortles QB Central Florida
2(33) Ryan Shazier OLB Ohio St.
3(65) Carl Bradford OLB Arizona St.
4(97) Ed Reynolds S Stanford

Remaining Selections - 5(129), 6(161), 7(193)

Original Selections - 1(1), 2(33), 3(65), 4(97), 5(129), 6(161), 7(193)

Total Score: 203.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 3
Average: 6.57

Grade: C


16) Cleveland Browns (Oh_Canada)
1(4) Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
1(26) David Yankey G Stanford
2(35) Jimmy Garoppolo QB Eastern Illinois
3(71) Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi
3(83) Anthony Johnson DT LSU
4(102) Caruan Reid DT Princeton
4(109) Yawin Smallwood ILB Connecticut

Remaining Selections - 5(133), 7(195)

Original Selections - 1(4), 1(26), 2(35), 3(71), 3(83), 4(102), 4(123), 5(133), 6(164), 7(195)

Total Score: 203.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 1
Average: 6.57

Grade: C


18) Philadelphia Eagles (McLovin)
1(22) Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.
2(54) Chris Borland ILB Wisconsin
3(86) Dion Bailey S USC
4(118) Bruce Ellington WR South Carolina

Remaining Selections - 5(150), 5(157), 7(214)

Original Selections - 1(22), 2(54), 3(86), 4(118), 5(150), 5(157), 7(214)


Total Score: 201.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.50

Grade: C


18) Washington Commanders (COWBOYSZONE)
2(34) Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
3(66) Keith McGill CB Utah
4(98) Paul Richardson WR Colorado

Remaining Selections - 5(130), 6(162), 7(194)

Original Selections - 2(34), 3(66), 4(98), 5(130), 6(162), 7(194)

Total Score: 201.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.50

Grade: C


20) Miami Dolphins (JoeyBoy718)
1(19) Zack Martin T Notre Dame
2(50) Brandon Thomas G Clemson
3(81) Bishop Sankey RB Washington
4(112) Crockett Gilmore TE Colorado St.
4(123) Preston Brown ILB Louisville
Lost 2015 3rd Round Pick (N.Y. Giants)

Remaining Selections - 5(143), 6(174), 7(211)

Original Selections - 1(19), 2(50), 3(81), 4(112), 5(143), 6(174), 7(211)

Total Score: 200.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.46

Grade: C-


21) Detroit Lions (windward)
1(10) Mike Evans WR Texas A&M
2(45) Bradley Roby CB Ohio St.
3(76) Weston Richburg C Colorado St.
4(107) Chris Smith DE Arkansas

Remaining Selections - 6(173), 7(204)

Original Selections - 1(10), 2(45), 3(76), 4(107), 6(173), 7(204)

Total Score: 199.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 3
Average: 6.43

Grade: C-


22) Chicago Bears (sureletsrace)
1(14) Timmy Jernigan DT Florida St.
2(51) Loucheiz Purifoy CB Florida
3(82) Terrence Brooks S Florida St.
4(113) Chris Watt G Notre Dame

Remaining Selections - 5(144), 6(167), 6(175)

Original Selections - 1(14), 2(51), 3(82), 4(113), 5(144), 6(167), 6(175)


Total Score: 195.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.29

Grade: C-


22) Pittsburgh Steelers (JoshAu99)
1(15) Louis Nix III DT Notre Dame
2(46) Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt
4(114) Josh Huff WR Oregon

Remaining Selections - 5(145), 6(176), 7(207)

Original Selections - 1(15), 2(46), 4(114), 5(145), 6(176), 7(207)

Total Score: 195.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.29

Grade: C-


24) New England Patriots (Nation)
1(29) Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S Alabama
2(62) Marcus Martin C USC
3(93) Robert Herron WR Wyoming
4(126) Deandre Coleman DT California

Remaining Selections - 6(182), 6(190), 7(221)

Original Selections - 1(29), 2(62), 3(93), 4(126), 6(182), 6(190), 7(221)

Total Score: 192.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 5
Average: 6.21

Grade: D+


25) Denver Broncos (COWBOYSZONE)
1(31) Marcus Roberson CB Florida
2(63) Cyril Richardson G Baylor
3(95) Michael Sam DE Missouri
4(127) Vinny Sunseri S Alabama

Remaining Selections - 5(134), 5(159), 6(191), 7(223)

Original Selections - 1(31), 2(63), 3(95), 4(127), 5(134), 5(159), 6(191), 7(223)

Total Score: 190.5
High Score of: 9
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.14

Grade: D+


25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (cowboyschmps3)
1(7) Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
2(38) Kyle Van Noy OLB BYU
4(100) Anthony Steen G Alabama

Remaining Selections - 5(131), 7(198)

Original Selections - 1(7), 2(38), 4(100), 5(131), 7(198)

Total Score: 190.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.14

Grade: D+


25) Green Bay Packers (MarionBarberThe4th)
1(21) Ra'Shede Hageman DT Minnesota
2(53) Jimmie Ward S Northern Illinois
3(85) Joel Bitonio T Nevada
4(117) Daniel McCullers DT Tennessee

Remaining Selections - 5(149), 6(181), 7(213)

Original Selections - 1(21), 2(53), 3(85), 4(117), 5(149), 6(181), 7(213)

Total Score: 190.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 2
Average: 6.14

Grade: D+


28) Cincinnati Bengals (BraveHeartFan)
1(24) Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.
2(55) Jackson Jeffcoat DE Texas
3(88) Russell Bodine C North Carolina
4(119) James Hurst T North Carolina

Remaining Selections - 5(152), 6(183), 7(216)

Original Selections - 1(24), 2(55), 3(88), 4(119), 5(152), 6(183), 7(216)

Total Score: 188.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.07

Grade: D


29) New Orleans Saints (CowboysLaw87)
2(37) Odell Beckham Jr. WR LSU
2(58) Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech
3(68) Bashaud Breeland CB Clemson
3(91) Shayne Skov ILB Stanford

Remaining Selections - 5(155), 6(186)

Original Selections - 1(27), 2(58), 3(91), 4(122), 5(155), 6(186)


Total Score: 186.0
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 6.00

Grade: D


30) Carolina Panthers (TheCount)
1(5) Sammy Watkins WR Clemson
3(92) E.J. Gaines CB Missouri
Lost 2015 1st Round Pick (Oakland)

Remaining Selections - 5(156), 6(188), 7(202)

Original Selections - 1(28), 2(60), 3(92), 4(124), 5(156), 6(188), 7(202)

Total Score: 181.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 4
Average: 5.86

Grade: D-


31) Kansas City Chiefs (ceerrece)
1(23) Kelvin Benjamin WR Florida St.
3(87) C.J. Fiedorowicz TE Iowa
4(120) Shamar Stephen DT Connecticut

Remaining Selections - 5(151), 6(178), 6(184)

Original Selections - 1(23), 3(87), 4(120), 5(151), 6(178), 6(184)

Total Score: 172.5
High Score of: 8
Low Score of: 2
Average: 5.57

Grade: F


32) Indianapolis Colts (COWBOYSZONE)
2(59) Deone Bucannon S Washington St.
3(90) Victor Hampton CB South Carolina

Remaining Selections - 5(154), 6(187), 7(209), 7(218)

Original Selections - 2(59), 3(90), 5(154), 6(187), 7(209), 7(218)

Total Score: 166.0
High Score of: 7
Low Score of: 3
Average: 5.36

Grade: F

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Wow! Very close amongst the top 4.

 

[tm1119]

Apparently some people were really harsh with their grades huh? Funny seeing teams with A's and B's with a low grade of 3 or 4

Saints and Packers got snubbed with grades. I thought they were both pretty good drafts.

And that certainly would not have been an A draft for us in my book. 2 3 tech's that probably can't play full time together? And isn't Gabe Jackson like the same player as Larry Watford that everyone said wasn't on our board last year? Not that I personally wouldn't want him but is he the Callahan type?

 

[KingintheNorth]

Congrats to Questfor6. I thought that Jax and Dallas had the best drafts. Usually this board rips the Dallas GM a new one, last year deservedly so.

 

[Questfor6]

Congrats to Questfor6. I thought that Jax and Dallas had the best drafts. Usually this board rips the Dallas GM a new one, last year deservedly so.

Thanx man I rated Oakland as my highest and STL as my second rated team but I'll take the win I guess. I played that draft off what i'd like for our Boys to do come May but I doubt it will happen.

 

[Risen Star]

The Giants, Rams and Jets got my top grades.

I downgraded the Jaguars for not getting a QB. You can't have the 3rd pick in the draft, as the Jaguars' GM, in a year with several QB options at the top and leave the draft without finally solidifying your QB position.

 

[Risen Star]

Fun fact - The Falcons' GM last year got the biggest steal of the draft by taking Gavin Escobar in the 120's.

This year's biggest steal was taken by the Falcons. In the 120's.

Say hello to Lache Seastrunk.

 

[Risen Star]

I thought San Francisco had a tremendous 2nd round. He took my two pet cats. Guys I was considering moving up for. Joyner would have certainly been a Viking had I not made my trade for Teddy like a Bridge over troubled water.

That's a much better draft class than 14th, IMO.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Been away a few days and I get back here only to see someone gave me a "1"....really??? Guess people really hated my QB pick, which is fine because I don't pay attention to draft website rankings for the most part and I like Garrappolo....but a "1"....are they really that bitter about Justin Bieber???

Btw-thought the Jets did a bang up job....Pryor, Hyde and Urban were all tremendous picks.

 

[Risen Star]

Been away a few days and I get back here only to see someone gave me a "1"....really??? Guess people really hated my QB pick, which is fine because I don't pay attention to draft website rankings for the most part and I like Garrappolo....but a "1"....are they really that bitter about Justin Bieber???

Btw-thought the Jets did a bang up job....Pryor, Hyde and Urban were all tremendous picks.

I gave you a 7.

 

[unionjack8]

Great job quest. Abd everyone tbh. Was a blast

 

[Oh_Canada]

I gave you a 7.

Pretty fair...had you not stolen Bridgewater from my grasp, I probably would have went that way in the first. Love Mack for Pettine's defense though, he likes guys who get after the QB and have versatility. Not taking Manziel might have been a boo-boo in hindsight, his hand size and athleticism were better than I thought.

 

[TheCount]

lol, I knew I was dooming myself by trading up and giving up a 1st the following year but I think the Panthers would be happy with Watkins and Gaines, especially with that front 7 and the way they finished. It'd be one thing if I took two bad players but Watkins is Watkins and Gaines shut down Evans to 4 catches for 8 yards when they went head to head, despite giving up likes 6 inches to the guy.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

Good job fellas. Thought we ended up pretty well. 3 first round graded players and a steal in James late.