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ROUND 1
1. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
(0-5)Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville: The prior regime in Jacksonville traded into the top-10 of the 2011 NFL Draft for Blaine Gabbert, but if the Jaguars are again stuck with a top-five pick next May, it's hard to believe they would pass up a quarterback here. Bridgewater tests off the charts in several categories, including toughness, intelligence and poise and has the talent to step in from day one and be "the guy" in Jacksonville.
2. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
(0-4)Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon: Head coach Greg Schiano inherited Josh Freeman when he was hired as the Buccaneers head coach and it didn't take long for the coach to replace Freeman at quarterback with third rounder Mike Glennon. Mariota doesn't scream pro-style quarterback, but teams are more willing than ever to gamble on athletic, high-ceiling quarterbacks.
3. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
(0-4)Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M: The Steelers have several holes on the roster, but it's hard to overlook all the issues on the offensive line. It would be tough for them to pass on a prospect as good as Matthews.
4. NY GIANTS
(0-5)Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina: One of the keys to the Giants' success over the years has been their ability to put pressure on the pocket off the edges, but New York currently ranks 31st in the NFL with five sacks over the first five games. And if Clowney is still available with this pick then it's a no-brainer, assuming they're comfortable with his effort concerns.
5. NY JETS
(3-2)Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA: The Jets are a tough team to figure out because they have several roster weaknesses on both sides of the ball. A quarterback isn't out of the question with this pick, but assuming the Jets are content with rookie Geno Smith for another season, an impact pass rusher like Barr would make a lot of sense.
6. OAKLAND RAIDERS
(2-3)Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan: The Raiders' roster is in flux with several holes and young, unproven players on the depth chart so Oakland could go in a number of directions with a high pick. Oakland was reportedly set to take an offensive tackle last April if Fisher or Joeckel were still on the board, making Lewan an option here.
7. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
(2-3)Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M: First off, Johnny Football in the Top 10? It's certainly possible and how much fun would he be in Chip Kelly's offense? Manziel's backyard style of football is far from traditional, but his cocky, quick-thinking approach to the position just might fit what Kelly wants to do in Philly.
8. MINNESOTA VIKINGS
(1-3)Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA: Minnesota is stuck in quarterback mediocrity with Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel and newly acquired Josh Freeman. So it's safe to say that the Vikings quarterback of the future isn't on the current roster and Hundley brings a lot of potential to the next level.
9. CAROLINA PANTHERS
(1-3)Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: Can the Panthers really go another offseason without finding more weapons for Cam Newton? Watkins is a playmaker with the ball in his hands and would instantly help Carolina move the ball downfield.
10. BUFFALO BILLS
(2-3)C.J. Mosley, OLB, Alabama: The Bills have found themselves an impact middle linebacker with Kiko Alonso and could upgrade the outside linebacker spot with a player of Mosley's caliber.
20. DALLAS COWBOYS
(2-3)Trent Murphy, DE, Stanford: The Cowboys have received better-than-expected production from their front-four, but besides DeMarcus Ware, Dallas' defensive line could use some help. Murphy is used to standing up as a rush linebacker but could put his hand on the ground as a defensive end.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-DaneBrugler
1. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
(0-5)Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville: The prior regime in Jacksonville traded into the top-10 of the 2011 NFL Draft for Blaine Gabbert, but if the Jaguars are again stuck with a top-five pick next May, it's hard to believe they would pass up a quarterback here. Bridgewater tests off the charts in several categories, including toughness, intelligence and poise and has the talent to step in from day one and be "the guy" in Jacksonville.
2. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
(0-4)Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon: Head coach Greg Schiano inherited Josh Freeman when he was hired as the Buccaneers head coach and it didn't take long for the coach to replace Freeman at quarterback with third rounder Mike Glennon. Mariota doesn't scream pro-style quarterback, but teams are more willing than ever to gamble on athletic, high-ceiling quarterbacks.
3. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
(0-4)Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M: The Steelers have several holes on the roster, but it's hard to overlook all the issues on the offensive line. It would be tough for them to pass on a prospect as good as Matthews.
4. NY GIANTS
(0-5)Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina: One of the keys to the Giants' success over the years has been their ability to put pressure on the pocket off the edges, but New York currently ranks 31st in the NFL with five sacks over the first five games. And if Clowney is still available with this pick then it's a no-brainer, assuming they're comfortable with his effort concerns.
5. NY JETS
(3-2)Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA: The Jets are a tough team to figure out because they have several roster weaknesses on both sides of the ball. A quarterback isn't out of the question with this pick, but assuming the Jets are content with rookie Geno Smith for another season, an impact pass rusher like Barr would make a lot of sense.
6. OAKLAND RAIDERS
(2-3)Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan: The Raiders' roster is in flux with several holes and young, unproven players on the depth chart so Oakland could go in a number of directions with a high pick. Oakland was reportedly set to take an offensive tackle last April if Fisher or Joeckel were still on the board, making Lewan an option here.
7. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
(2-3)Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M: First off, Johnny Football in the Top 10? It's certainly possible and how much fun would he be in Chip Kelly's offense? Manziel's backyard style of football is far from traditional, but his cocky, quick-thinking approach to the position just might fit what Kelly wants to do in Philly.
8. MINNESOTA VIKINGS
(1-3)Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA: Minnesota is stuck in quarterback mediocrity with Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel and newly acquired Josh Freeman. So it's safe to say that the Vikings quarterback of the future isn't on the current roster and Hundley brings a lot of potential to the next level.
9. CAROLINA PANTHERS
(1-3)Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: Can the Panthers really go another offseason without finding more weapons for Cam Newton? Watkins is a playmaker with the ball in his hands and would instantly help Carolina move the ball downfield.
10. BUFFALO BILLS
(2-3)C.J. Mosley, OLB, Alabama: The Bills have found themselves an impact middle linebacker with Kiko Alonso and could upgrade the outside linebacker spot with a player of Mosley's caliber.
20. DALLAS COWBOYS
(2-3)Trent Murphy, DE, Stanford: The Cowboys have received better-than-expected production from their front-four, but besides DeMarcus Ware, Dallas' defensive line could use some help. Murphy is used to standing up as a rush linebacker but could put his hand on the ground as a defensive end.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-DaneBrugler
