Blake Bortles No. 1 to the Texans makes sense
By Dane Brugler | NFLDraftScout.com Senior Analyst
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In a class that lacks a consensus top quarterback prospect, it shouldn't shock anyone if the Houston Texans draft Central Florida's Blake Bortles with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
With the hire of head coach Bill O'Brien, it's a fair assumption that Houston will be targeting a quarterback at some point in the 2014 NFL Draft. And with the first pick, the Texans' think tank will have their choice of the litter, making quarterback an overwhelming favorite to go No. 1.
Plain and simple: the Texans need a new face at quarterback and Bortles has several traits that make him a logical fit in Houston.
Bortles is built well for NFL competition and has the make-up and skill-set that coaches and scouts seek in a “franchise” quarterback. At 6-4 and 230 pounds, he has good arm strength and downfield vision, but also quick feet and terrific mobility to be a threat with his legs. Bortles has above average poise, pocket presence and overall feel for what's going on around him, showing the ability to execute under pressure and improvise when needed. His release and arm strength are similar to Andrew Luck and his size, mobility and clutch attributes are very reminiscent of a young Ben Roethlisberger. Bortles still has a long way to go before he's in the same league as either quarterback, but it's those natural traits that he consistently shows on film that has scouts making the comparisons.
Is he a flawless prospect? Of course not. Bortles allows his technique to get sloppy at times, which will cause erratic throws, and he wasn't always dominant in a mediocre-at-best conference.
But from a physical and mental standpoint, it's easy to see why some around the league view Bortles as the most desirable quarterback of the group.
Again, let's keep it simple: Bortles fits the mold for what NFL scouts and coaches, and specifically O'Brien, covet at the position.
O'Brien even had the chance to see Bortles first-hand during the 2013 season when Central Florida visited Happy Valley this past September and left with a 34-31 victory. Bortles finished the game 20-for-27 (74.1%) for 288 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, handing Penn State its first loss of the season. After the game, O'Brien had this to say about the Knights junior quarterback:
“Anytime you have a quarterback like [Blake Bortles], who is accurate, has a strong arm, is big, and can stand in the pocket and can run, it is a difficult challenge. He played a great game tonight and all the credit to him. I think he is a heck of a player. I didn't get a chance to meet him or say hello to him, but I think he is a heck of a player. He had a great game.”
Sure, there is a lot of “coach speak” in there and the quote is based off one performance, but players like Bortles aren't often forgotten by offensive gurus like O'Brien. Especially a highly intelligent field general like Bortles who exudes toughness, leadership and confidence.
Bortles has a solid resume with 71 career touchdowns (56 passing, 15 rushing) and a .815 winning percentage as a starter (22-5 career record). But remember, NFL teams don't draft players based on what they've done, they draft players based on what teams think they will do.
Regardless if you or I think Bortles is worthy of the No. 1 pick, it doesn't matter. What does matter is that for many around the league, Bortles is the most appealing quarterback prospect in this draft class. Time will tell if he's “the guy” for the Texans, but, in my opinion, a Bortles-O'Brien marriage makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons and it shouldn't surprise anyone if or when it happens.
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Brugler's Mock
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Round 1
1. Houston Texans
(2-14) Blake Bortles, QB, UCF: Losing the final 14 games of last season, the Texans deserve this top spot. But despite the forgettable season, Houston isn't a complete re-build and new head coach Bill O'Brien inherits a roster that only needs a few tweaks. If the Texans keep this pick, it would be a surprise if they went in any other direction but quarterback and while Teddy Bridgewater seems to be the favorite, don't count out Bortles here.
2. St. Louis Rams (from Washington)
(7-9) Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina: This would be a tough pill to swallow for the Redskins, who have earned a top-five pick so far this season, but traded this pick to the Rams two years ago in the Robert Griffin deal. Expect the Rams to offer up this pick for ransom, similar to two years ago, but if they keep it, GM Les Snead and his staff have the luxury of going best player available, which is the Clowney.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars
(4-12) Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville: The Jaguars played themselves out of the first overall pick by winning a few games down the stretch, but imagine their luck if Bridgewater is still on the board when they pick at three. This new regime needs to identify who the quarterback of the future will be to lead Jacksonville out of mediocrity.
4. Cleveland Browns
(4-12) Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M: Brandon Weeden won't be back in Cleveland, Jason Campbell is a stopgap and while Brian Hoyer is still in the team's long-term plans, he's coming off an ACL injury and Cleveland needs to add a young arm to the mix. Manziel will certainly create colorful discussions between now and May, not only on Twitter and your local bar, but also scouting war rooms around the league. He will be an option for the Browns here.
5. Oakland Raiders
(4-12) Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: The Raiders need upgrades at several positions, most importantly quarterback. But they might be left in a spot where they guy they want isn't left on the board. If that's the case, Watkins would be a nice consolation prize.
6. Atlanta Falcons
(4-12) Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M: The Falcons have more than a few needs, but one of them is at left tackle where Atlanta needs to find a long-term replacement for Sam Baker. Matthews isn't flashy, but he's a model of consistency and is effective in pass protection and run blocking.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(4-12) Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo: With a new regime in Tampa, a quarterback is a real option in the first round for the Buccaneers, but not a priority with Mike Glennon doing enough to keep his starting job for another season. The Bucs also have a need on the other side of the ball at pass rusher and Mack might be the guy Lovie Smith targets.
8. Minnesota Vikings
(5-10-1) Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State: Minnesota is stuck in quarterback mediocrity with Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel and newly acquired Josh Freeman. Even with a coaching search underway, quarterback has to be No. 1 on the off-season priority list and Carr has the arm talent that Christian Ponder never showed.
9. Buffalo Bills
(6-10) C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama: The Bills have found themselves an impact middle linebacker with Kiko Alonso and could upgrade the outside linebacker spot with the athleticism and heady instincts of Mosley.
10. Detroit Lions
(7-9) Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State: The Lions expected more out of their secondary this season, but the results haven't been quite what they expected. Dennard isn't the fastest and needs to control his aggressive nature downfield, but he works hard to gain positioning and blankets receivers with his physicality.
11. Tennessee Titans
(7-9) Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA: The Titans' pass defense is ranked top-10 in the league, but Tennessee could use an upgrade to its pass rush. Barr is used to playing standing up, but his pass rushing talent allows him to be moved around the front-seven and will upgrade Tennessee's defense.
12. NY Giants
(7-9) Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina: The Giants offense was all over the map this season and while there is plenty of blame to go around, the front office needs to tweak certain positions, including tight end. Ebron has the athleticism of a receiver and instantly creates mismatches for opposing defenses.
13. St. Louis Rams
(7-9) Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn: St. Louis added Jake Long in free agency last off-season, but he suffered a torn ACL last week and Robinson would be an upgrade over Rodger Saffold and Joseph Barksdale on the other side. No player has shot up boards more than Robinson, who has top-15 potential if he declares early
14. Chicago Bears
(8-8) RaShede Hageman, DT, Minnesota: The Bears need to add depth in the secondary and the interior defensive line in the offseason. Hageman is a versatile, strong player who can play multiple spots up front in the NFL.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers
(8-8) Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame: The Steelers aren't a player away from seriously contending and need to rebuild at several key spots on the depth chart, including both the offensive and defensive line. Nix can be the replacement for Casey Hampton the Steelers have been searching for at nose tackle.
16. Baltimore Ravens
(8-8) Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M: The Ravens have deep threats at receiver with Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones and Marlon Brown, but could use a larger, more physical talent for Joe Flacco to target. Evans won't run a blazing 40-yard dash but he's fast enough with the aggressive nature to win contested throws and be a threat after the catch.
17. Dallas Cowboys
(8-8) Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri: The Cowboys almost have to go defensive line with this pick, addressing either end or tackle. Ealy isn't a "big name" but he's a talented pass rusher who has the tools to garner first-round attention.
18. NY Jets
(8-8) Marqise Lee, WR, Southern California: Although he's been a turnover machine, Geno Smith will likely hold onto the starting gig for another year. And the Jets need to add more weapons to the offensive arsenal and Lee will be one of the targets New York will consider.
19. Miami Dolphins
(8-8) Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama: The Dolphins might be able to get by with their patchwork offensive line for now, but no question an upgrade is needed. Kouandjio is still developing and needs to improve his technique, but the size and athleticism combo is enough to earn him a spot in the top 20.
20. Arizona Cardinals
(10-6) Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State: The Cardinals defense has been quietly been one of the better units in the league, but need to get younger at outside linebacker. Shazier has shown the versatility to be effective dropping in space (122 tackles this season) or rushing the passer and making stops in the backfield (22.5 tackles for loss).
21. Green Bay Packers
(0-1) Hasean Clinton-Dix, FS, Alabama: The Packers need to make some upgrades to the secondary and Clinton-Dix is a player Green Bay can plug in from day one to help improve the pass defense.
22. Philadelphia Eagles
(0-1) Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame: Chip Kelly will continue to build the Eagles' defense and look to get bigger, faster and stronger. Tuitt moves extremely well for his size and gives Kelly a player that can be moved all over the Eagles' defensive front.
23. Kansas City Chiefs
(0-1) Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State: The Chiefs offense needs to add more playmakers that will help produce explosive plays. Benjamin might give some Kansas City fans flashbacks of Jonathan Baldwin, because of the size, speed and potential, but he's worth the gamble here.
24. Cincinnati Bengals
(0-1) Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State: The Bengals have some talented players on the depth chart at cornerback, but need to continue to build depth there. Gilbert has the size, body control and overall speed to hold up on an island at the NFL level.
25. San Diego Chargers
(1-0) Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan: The Chargers addressed the offensive line in the first round last April with D.J. Fluker, but San Diego still needs help in the trenches, specifically at left tackle. Lewan has the athleticism, base and wingspan to start at left tackle as a rookie.
26. Cleveland Browns (from Indianapolis)
(4-12) Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M: The right tackle position has been a trouble spot for the Browns offense this season and Cleveland should toy with the idea of adding a right tackle and moving Mitchell Schwartz inside to guard. Ogbuehi isn't quite as well-known as his teammate Jake Matthews, but he is almost as talented with a high ceiling himself.
27. New Orleans Saints
(1-0) Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson: With the Saints utilizing a 3-4 base defense in 2013, athletic and versatile stand-up pass rushers are important pieces to what Rob Ryan wants to do. Beasley does a nice job converting speed to power and flashes intriguing pass rush skills.
28. New England Patriots
(12-4) Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech: The Patriots are hopeful that Rob Gronkowski will be healthy by the start of the 2014 regular season, but regardless, New England needs to add another tight end to the mix. Amaro is a versatile pass catcher who would fill the void from Aaron Hernandez.
29. San Francisco 49ers
(1-0) Jason Verrett, CB, TCU: San Francisco needs to get younger at cornerback and Verrett would be a good fit at nickel and also compete for a starting role as a rookie.
30. Carolina Panthers
(12-4) Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State: Can the Panthers really go another offseason without finding more weapons for Cam Newton? Robinson has been one of the most productive receivers over the past few seasons, for several different quarterbacks. He isn't overly special athletically, but he is a natural at the position.
31. Denver Broncos
(13-3) Calvin Pryor, FS, Louisville: The Broncos have a few holes on defense, especially in the secondary where they need to get younger. Pryor is an active and violent striker who also has the athleticism to hold up in coverage.
32. Seattle Seahawks
(13-3) Zack Martin, OG, Notre Dame: The starting offensive guards in Seattle have produced inconsistent results so far this season. Martin, who lines up at left tackle for the Irish, projects best at guard where he could be worth a first round pick.
By Dane Brugler | NFLDraftScout.com Senior Analyst
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In a class that lacks a consensus top quarterback prospect, it shouldn't shock anyone if the Houston Texans draft Central Florida's Blake Bortles with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
With the hire of head coach Bill O'Brien, it's a fair assumption that Houston will be targeting a quarterback at some point in the 2014 NFL Draft. And with the first pick, the Texans' think tank will have their choice of the litter, making quarterback an overwhelming favorite to go No. 1.
Plain and simple: the Texans need a new face at quarterback and Bortles has several traits that make him a logical fit in Houston.
Bortles is built well for NFL competition and has the make-up and skill-set that coaches and scouts seek in a “franchise” quarterback. At 6-4 and 230 pounds, he has good arm strength and downfield vision, but also quick feet and terrific mobility to be a threat with his legs. Bortles has above average poise, pocket presence and overall feel for what's going on around him, showing the ability to execute under pressure and improvise when needed. His release and arm strength are similar to Andrew Luck and his size, mobility and clutch attributes are very reminiscent of a young Ben Roethlisberger. Bortles still has a long way to go before he's in the same league as either quarterback, but it's those natural traits that he consistently shows on film that has scouts making the comparisons.
Is he a flawless prospect? Of course not. Bortles allows his technique to get sloppy at times, which will cause erratic throws, and he wasn't always dominant in a mediocre-at-best conference.
But from a physical and mental standpoint, it's easy to see why some around the league view Bortles as the most desirable quarterback of the group.
Again, let's keep it simple: Bortles fits the mold for what NFL scouts and coaches, and specifically O'Brien, covet at the position.
O'Brien even had the chance to see Bortles first-hand during the 2013 season when Central Florida visited Happy Valley this past September and left with a 34-31 victory. Bortles finished the game 20-for-27 (74.1%) for 288 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, handing Penn State its first loss of the season. After the game, O'Brien had this to say about the Knights junior quarterback:
“Anytime you have a quarterback like [Blake Bortles], who is accurate, has a strong arm, is big, and can stand in the pocket and can run, it is a difficult challenge. He played a great game tonight and all the credit to him. I think he is a heck of a player. I didn't get a chance to meet him or say hello to him, but I think he is a heck of a player. He had a great game.”
Sure, there is a lot of “coach speak” in there and the quote is based off one performance, but players like Bortles aren't often forgotten by offensive gurus like O'Brien. Especially a highly intelligent field general like Bortles who exudes toughness, leadership and confidence.
Bortles has a solid resume with 71 career touchdowns (56 passing, 15 rushing) and a .815 winning percentage as a starter (22-5 career record). But remember, NFL teams don't draft players based on what they've done, they draft players based on what teams think they will do.
Regardless if you or I think Bortles is worthy of the No. 1 pick, it doesn't matter. What does matter is that for many around the league, Bortles is the most appealing quarterback prospect in this draft class. Time will tell if he's “the guy” for the Texans, but, in my opinion, a Bortles-O'Brien marriage makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons and it shouldn't surprise anyone if or when it happens.
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Brugler's Mock
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Round 1
1. Houston Texans
(2-14) Blake Bortles, QB, UCF: Losing the final 14 games of last season, the Texans deserve this top spot. But despite the forgettable season, Houston isn't a complete re-build and new head coach Bill O'Brien inherits a roster that only needs a few tweaks. If the Texans keep this pick, it would be a surprise if they went in any other direction but quarterback and while Teddy Bridgewater seems to be the favorite, don't count out Bortles here.
2. St. Louis Rams (from Washington)
(7-9) Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina: This would be a tough pill to swallow for the Redskins, who have earned a top-five pick so far this season, but traded this pick to the Rams two years ago in the Robert Griffin deal. Expect the Rams to offer up this pick for ransom, similar to two years ago, but if they keep it, GM Les Snead and his staff have the luxury of going best player available, which is the Clowney.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars
(4-12) Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville: The Jaguars played themselves out of the first overall pick by winning a few games down the stretch, but imagine their luck if Bridgewater is still on the board when they pick at three. This new regime needs to identify who the quarterback of the future will be to lead Jacksonville out of mediocrity.
4. Cleveland Browns
(4-12) Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M: Brandon Weeden won't be back in Cleveland, Jason Campbell is a stopgap and while Brian Hoyer is still in the team's long-term plans, he's coming off an ACL injury and Cleveland needs to add a young arm to the mix. Manziel will certainly create colorful discussions between now and May, not only on Twitter and your local bar, but also scouting war rooms around the league. He will be an option for the Browns here.
5. Oakland Raiders
(4-12) Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: The Raiders need upgrades at several positions, most importantly quarterback. But they might be left in a spot where they guy they want isn't left on the board. If that's the case, Watkins would be a nice consolation prize.
6. Atlanta Falcons
(4-12) Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M: The Falcons have more than a few needs, but one of them is at left tackle where Atlanta needs to find a long-term replacement for Sam Baker. Matthews isn't flashy, but he's a model of consistency and is effective in pass protection and run blocking.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
(4-12) Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo: With a new regime in Tampa, a quarterback is a real option in the first round for the Buccaneers, but not a priority with Mike Glennon doing enough to keep his starting job for another season. The Bucs also have a need on the other side of the ball at pass rusher and Mack might be the guy Lovie Smith targets.
8. Minnesota Vikings
(5-10-1) Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State: Minnesota is stuck in quarterback mediocrity with Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel and newly acquired Josh Freeman. Even with a coaching search underway, quarterback has to be No. 1 on the off-season priority list and Carr has the arm talent that Christian Ponder never showed.
9. Buffalo Bills
(6-10) C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama: The Bills have found themselves an impact middle linebacker with Kiko Alonso and could upgrade the outside linebacker spot with the athleticism and heady instincts of Mosley.
10. Detroit Lions
(7-9) Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State: The Lions expected more out of their secondary this season, but the results haven't been quite what they expected. Dennard isn't the fastest and needs to control his aggressive nature downfield, but he works hard to gain positioning and blankets receivers with his physicality.
11. Tennessee Titans
(7-9) Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA: The Titans' pass defense is ranked top-10 in the league, but Tennessee could use an upgrade to its pass rush. Barr is used to playing standing up, but his pass rushing talent allows him to be moved around the front-seven and will upgrade Tennessee's defense.
12. NY Giants
(7-9) Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina: The Giants offense was all over the map this season and while there is plenty of blame to go around, the front office needs to tweak certain positions, including tight end. Ebron has the athleticism of a receiver and instantly creates mismatches for opposing defenses.
13. St. Louis Rams
(7-9) Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn: St. Louis added Jake Long in free agency last off-season, but he suffered a torn ACL last week and Robinson would be an upgrade over Rodger Saffold and Joseph Barksdale on the other side. No player has shot up boards more than Robinson, who has top-15 potential if he declares early
14. Chicago Bears
(8-8) RaShede Hageman, DT, Minnesota: The Bears need to add depth in the secondary and the interior defensive line in the offseason. Hageman is a versatile, strong player who can play multiple spots up front in the NFL.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers
(8-8) Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame: The Steelers aren't a player away from seriously contending and need to rebuild at several key spots on the depth chart, including both the offensive and defensive line. Nix can be the replacement for Casey Hampton the Steelers have been searching for at nose tackle.
16. Baltimore Ravens
(8-8) Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M: The Ravens have deep threats at receiver with Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones and Marlon Brown, but could use a larger, more physical talent for Joe Flacco to target. Evans won't run a blazing 40-yard dash but he's fast enough with the aggressive nature to win contested throws and be a threat after the catch.
17. Dallas Cowboys
(8-8) Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri: The Cowboys almost have to go defensive line with this pick, addressing either end or tackle. Ealy isn't a "big name" but he's a talented pass rusher who has the tools to garner first-round attention.
18. NY Jets
(8-8) Marqise Lee, WR, Southern California: Although he's been a turnover machine, Geno Smith will likely hold onto the starting gig for another year. And the Jets need to add more weapons to the offensive arsenal and Lee will be one of the targets New York will consider.
19. Miami Dolphins
(8-8) Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama: The Dolphins might be able to get by with their patchwork offensive line for now, but no question an upgrade is needed. Kouandjio is still developing and needs to improve his technique, but the size and athleticism combo is enough to earn him a spot in the top 20.
20. Arizona Cardinals
(10-6) Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State: The Cardinals defense has been quietly been one of the better units in the league, but need to get younger at outside linebacker. Shazier has shown the versatility to be effective dropping in space (122 tackles this season) or rushing the passer and making stops in the backfield (22.5 tackles for loss).
21. Green Bay Packers
(0-1) Hasean Clinton-Dix, FS, Alabama: The Packers need to make some upgrades to the secondary and Clinton-Dix is a player Green Bay can plug in from day one to help improve the pass defense.
22. Philadelphia Eagles
(0-1) Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame: Chip Kelly will continue to build the Eagles' defense and look to get bigger, faster and stronger. Tuitt moves extremely well for his size and gives Kelly a player that can be moved all over the Eagles' defensive front.
23. Kansas City Chiefs
(0-1) Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State: The Chiefs offense needs to add more playmakers that will help produce explosive plays. Benjamin might give some Kansas City fans flashbacks of Jonathan Baldwin, because of the size, speed and potential, but he's worth the gamble here.
24. Cincinnati Bengals
(0-1) Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State: The Bengals have some talented players on the depth chart at cornerback, but need to continue to build depth there. Gilbert has the size, body control and overall speed to hold up on an island at the NFL level.
25. San Diego Chargers
(1-0) Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan: The Chargers addressed the offensive line in the first round last April with D.J. Fluker, but San Diego still needs help in the trenches, specifically at left tackle. Lewan has the athleticism, base and wingspan to start at left tackle as a rookie.
26. Cleveland Browns (from Indianapolis)
(4-12) Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M: The right tackle position has been a trouble spot for the Browns offense this season and Cleveland should toy with the idea of adding a right tackle and moving Mitchell Schwartz inside to guard. Ogbuehi isn't quite as well-known as his teammate Jake Matthews, but he is almost as talented with a high ceiling himself.
27. New Orleans Saints
(1-0) Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson: With the Saints utilizing a 3-4 base defense in 2013, athletic and versatile stand-up pass rushers are important pieces to what Rob Ryan wants to do. Beasley does a nice job converting speed to power and flashes intriguing pass rush skills.
28. New England Patriots
(12-4) Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech: The Patriots are hopeful that Rob Gronkowski will be healthy by the start of the 2014 regular season, but regardless, New England needs to add another tight end to the mix. Amaro is a versatile pass catcher who would fill the void from Aaron Hernandez.
29. San Francisco 49ers
(1-0) Jason Verrett, CB, TCU: San Francisco needs to get younger at cornerback and Verrett would be a good fit at nickel and also compete for a starting role as a rookie.
30. Carolina Panthers
(12-4) Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State: Can the Panthers really go another offseason without finding more weapons for Cam Newton? Robinson has been one of the most productive receivers over the past few seasons, for several different quarterbacks. He isn't overly special athletically, but he is a natural at the position.
31. Denver Broncos
(13-3) Calvin Pryor, FS, Louisville: The Broncos have a few holes on defense, especially in the secondary where they need to get younger. Pryor is an active and violent striker who also has the athleticism to hold up in coverage.
32. Seattle Seahawks
(13-3) Zack Martin, OG, Notre Dame: The starting offensive guards in Seattle have produced inconsistent results so far this season. Martin, who lines up at left tackle for the Irish, projects best at guard where he could be worth a first round pick.
