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1. Texans: Khalil Mack, linebacker, Buffalo.It’s gut check time for the Texans. At this point, I think they’ll have the guts to take Mack over Clowney but not the guts to trade down to someone who wants Clowney in the hopes of getting Mack later.
2. Rams: Greg Robinson, tackle, Auburn.
In a division with the 49ers and Seahawks (and Cardinals), it’s important to have competent blockers on each side of the line.
3. Jaguars: Jadeveon Clowney, defensive end, South Carolina.
Gus Bradley and Dave Caldwell bring to town a guy that, if his buttons are pressed properly, can become as good as if not better than J.J. Watt.
4. Browns: Jake Matthews, tackle, Texas A&M.
Unless G.M. Ray Farmer’s gushing for Sammy Watkins was a next-level effort to conceal interest by showing interest that everyone will believe is false, the Browns will beef up a unit where even one weak link can doom a franchise to mediocrity.
5. Raiders: Sammy Watkins, receiver, Clemson.
G.M. Reggie McKenzie need rookies who can make an immediate impact. Watkins can. Whether he will in Oakland is a different issue.
6. Falcons: Zack Martin, tackle, Notre Dame.
Martin is believed to be rising on draft boards (which means he’s been higher all along than the media realized), and Lewan has too many red flags for a team that is very sensitive to bringing guys like that to town.
7. Buccaneers: Johnny Manziel, quarterback, Texas A&M.
Amid rumors they’ll trade up to No. 2 to get Manziel, no trade is needed. Manziel slides into their laps at No. 7.
8. Vikings: Aaron Donald, defensive tackle, Pitt.
Burned by Christian Ponder three years ago and dealing with the departure ofJared Allen and Kevin Williams, Minnesota pounces on a player who could be another Warren Sapp, 17 years after the Vikings passed on the Hall of Famer.
9. Bills: Mike Evans, receiver, Texas A&M.
They’ll be tempted to take a tackle, but it will be too hard to pass on Evans in this spot.
10. Lions: Darqueze Dennard, cornerback, Michigan State.
With Aaron Donald and both elite wideouts gone, the Lions address another glaring need with a guy who played college football in Michigan.
11. Titans: Blake Bortles, quarterback, Central Florida.
The Titans have done a good job of keeping their cards close to the vest regarding the need for a quarterback. Good enough to snag Bortles, who may remind coach Ken Whisenhunt of Ben Roethlisberger, at No. 11.
12. Giants: Taylor Lewan, tackle, Michigan.
Off-field questions aside, the Giants need to inject some talent — and maybe a little nasty — into their offensive line.
2. Rams: Greg Robinson, tackle, Auburn.
In a division with the 49ers and Seahawks (and Cardinals), it’s important to have competent blockers on each side of the line.
3. Jaguars: Jadeveon Clowney, defensive end, South Carolina.
Gus Bradley and Dave Caldwell bring to town a guy that, if his buttons are pressed properly, can become as good as if not better than J.J. Watt.
4. Browns: Jake Matthews, tackle, Texas A&M.
Unless G.M. Ray Farmer’s gushing for Sammy Watkins was a next-level effort to conceal interest by showing interest that everyone will believe is false, the Browns will beef up a unit where even one weak link can doom a franchise to mediocrity.
5. Raiders: Sammy Watkins, receiver, Clemson.
G.M. Reggie McKenzie need rookies who can make an immediate impact. Watkins can. Whether he will in Oakland is a different issue.
6. Falcons: Zack Martin, tackle, Notre Dame.
Martin is believed to be rising on draft boards (which means he’s been higher all along than the media realized), and Lewan has too many red flags for a team that is very sensitive to bringing guys like that to town.
7. Buccaneers: Johnny Manziel, quarterback, Texas A&M.
Amid rumors they’ll trade up to No. 2 to get Manziel, no trade is needed. Manziel slides into their laps at No. 7.
8. Vikings: Aaron Donald, defensive tackle, Pitt.
Burned by Christian Ponder three years ago and dealing with the departure ofJared Allen and Kevin Williams, Minnesota pounces on a player who could be another Warren Sapp, 17 years after the Vikings passed on the Hall of Famer.
9. Bills: Mike Evans, receiver, Texas A&M.
They’ll be tempted to take a tackle, but it will be too hard to pass on Evans in this spot.
10. Lions: Darqueze Dennard, cornerback, Michigan State.
With Aaron Donald and both elite wideouts gone, the Lions address another glaring need with a guy who played college football in Michigan.
11. Titans: Blake Bortles, quarterback, Central Florida.
The Titans have done a good job of keeping their cards close to the vest regarding the need for a quarterback. Good enough to snag Bortles, who may remind coach Ken Whisenhunt of Ben Roethlisberger, at No. 11.
12. Giants: Taylor Lewan, tackle, Michigan.
Off-field questions aside, the Giants need to inject some talent — and maybe a little nasty — into their offensive line.
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