Half the fun of the NFL draft is seeing how differently various people can view the same player/data.
There are a lot of 'experts' who had Johnny Manziel going in the top 10, and another bunch who have him later in the first. Myself, I just don't think there are that many QB starved teams out there, and I see the third QB in the draft lasting past the first.
1. HOUSTON TEXANS: Johnny Manziel QB
Houston needs a QB, so we are pretty well guaranteed that one of their first 2 draft picks will be a QB. If Manziel is available here, they will snatch him up and look like geniuses for it.
Think of this pick more as the third QB in the draft, rather than as the spot that Johnny will absolutely be.
There are a lot of 'experts' who had Johnny Manziel going in the top 10, and another bunch who have him later in the first. Myself, I just don't think there are that many QB starved teams out there, and I see the third QB in the draft lasting past the first.
1. HOUSTON TEXANS: Johnny Manziel QB
Houston needs a QB, so we are pretty well guaranteed that one of their first 2 draft picks will be a QB. If Manziel is available here, they will snatch him up and look like geniuses for it.
Think of this pick more as the third QB in the draft, rather than as the spot that Johnny will absolutely be.
2. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: Antonio Richardson OT
Richardson is a mountain of a man with a mountain of talent. He will give the Redskins a right tackle to pair with Trent Williams. They need to find a way to keep RGIII on his feet, and a pair of stud tackles is a good start.
Richardson is a mountain of a man with a mountain of talent. He will give the Redskins a right tackle to pair with Trent Williams. They need to find a way to keep RGIII on his feet, and a pair of stud tackles is a good start.
3. CLEVELAND BROWNS: Bradley Roby CB
Roby is a physical corner with legit speed. He will give the Browns a running mate for Joe Haden and one more piece for their improving young team. Most years, he may have been a first round pick, but being under 6 foot leaves him out of the 'big corner' party, though his size is not going to be an issue.
Roby is a physical corner with legit speed. He will give the Browns a running mate for Joe Haden and one more piece for their improving young team. Most years, he may have been a first round pick, but being under 6 foot leaves him out of the 'big corner' party, though his size is not going to be an issue.
4. OAKLAND RAIDERS: Hasean "Ha-Ha" Clinton-Dix FS
Ha-Ha is a classic center-field free safety, and he is pro-ready coming out of Bama's scheme. He has the athletic ability to be a star and Oakland needs some stars. He is the best available and should start from day one for Oakland.
Ha-Ha is a classic center-field free safety, and he is pro-ready coming out of Bama's scheme. He has the athletic ability to be a star and Oakland needs some stars. He is the best available and should start from day one for Oakland.
5. ATLANTA FALCONS: Terrence Brooks FS
Brooks is a burner in the secondary who can play all over the backfield. He spent a couple of years at corner before moving over to star at free safety for the Seminoles in their championship season. The Falcons have been working to improve their defensive secondary for years, with only moderate success. Brooks is a player who will fit, regardless of what the other pieces are.
Brooks is a burner in the secondary who can play all over the backfield. He spent a couple of years at corner before moving over to star at free safety for the Seminoles in their championship season. The Falcons have been working to improve their defensive secondary for years, with only moderate success. Brooks is a player who will fit, regardless of what the other pieces are.
