faba Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 » Gil Brandt's draft board 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 The first three rounds of the 2014 NFL Draft are in the books, but that doesn't mean there aren't still impactful players left on the board. This is a very deep draft, and many of the players taken on Day 2 would have been Day 1 picks in other years. Here are the best players available, based on my original rankings (this list isn't a projection of where I think the players will be drafted, but rather my opinion of who the best remaining players are): 1. Tom Savage, QB, PittsburghHot 100 rank: 42 Savage (6-foot-3 7/8, 228 pounds) is a good leader and throws a lot like Troy Aikman. He has a very strong arm and will put it where the receiver can catch it. If he had played four years at one school, he might have been projected to go in the top half of the first round. 2. Cameron Fleming, OT, StanfordHot 100 rank: 49 Fleming (6-foot-4 7/8, 323 pounds) is a right tackle and a very good run blocker. He left school one year early, but started for three years. I think he will play this position for a lot of years. He needs to improve as a pass blocker, and I believe he will. 3. AJ McCarron, QB, AlabamaHot 100 rank: 54 McCarron (6-foot-3 1/4, 220 pounds) led Alabama to two national championships and completed 67 percent of his passes over two years (2012-13) with 58 TDs and 10 interceptions. He's a very smart player with slightly above-average arm strength and ran a hand-timed 4.91-second 40. 4. Keith McGill, CB, UtahHot 100 rank: 58 In addition to his height, McGill (6-foot-3 1/8, 213 pounds) has long arms (33 inches) and big hands (10 inches). He had 37 tackles and 12 pass breakups in 2013 and played well at the Senior Bowl. One question for him is why he didn't have more interceptions at Utah (one in two seasons). 5. Carl Bradford, LB, Arizona StateHot 100 rank: 60 Bradford (6-foot-1 1/8, 251 pounds) had 27 sacks in three years. He can play in space or rush the passer and play the run. His best position is strong-side linebacker. He ran a 4.72-second 40 at his pro day. 6. Cyril Richardson, OL, BaylorHot 100 rank: 61 Richardson (6-foot-4 1/4, 333 pounds) has 34 3/8-inch arms and put up 30 bench-press reps at his pro day. He didn't play as well in 2013 as he did the previous season and might have been too heavy at around 345 pounds. A four-year starter, he's a good run blocker and pass protector. 7. Dion Bailey, S, USC (63): 5-foot-11 5/8, 211 pounds, 4.68 40 8. Christian Jones, LB, Florida State (65): 6-foot-3 5/8, 239 pounds, 4.60 40 9. Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida (70): 6-foot 1/4, 191 pounds, 4.59 40 10. Ed Reynolds, S, Stanford (69): 6-foot 7/8, 206 pounds, 4.51 40 » Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson (75): 6-foot-4, 217 pounds, 4.34 40 » DaQuan Jones, DL, Penn State (81): 6-foot-3 3/4, 322 pounds, 5.28 40 » Andre Williams, RB, Boston College (84): 5-foot-11 1/2, 230 pounds, 4.54 40 » Garrett Gilbert, QB, SMU (NR): 6-foot-3 7/8, 221 pounds, 4.83 40 » Anthony Johnson, DL, LSU (83): 6-foot-2 1/8, 311 pounds, 5.25 40 » Chris Smith, DE/LB, Arkansas (85): 6-foot-1, 266 pounds, 4.60 40 » Ka'Deem Carey, RB, Arizona (86): 5-foot-9 1/4, 209 pounds, 4.72 40 » Brock Vereen, DB, Minnesota (87): 5-foot-11 5/8, 197 pounds, 4.42 40 » Marqueston Huff, DB, Wyoming (88): 5-foot-11 1/8, 195 pounds, 4.47 40 » Bruce Ellington, WR, South Carolina (89): 5-foot-9 3/8, 197 pounds, 4.31 40 » Zach Mettenberger, QB, LSU (93): 6-foot-4 7/8, 224 pounds, did not run » Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia (92): 6-foot 1/2, 207 pounds, did not run » Telvin Smith, LB, Florida State (96): 6-foot-3 1/2, 224 pounds, 4.41 40 » Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas (98): 6-foot-3, 247 pounds, 4.60 40 » Caraun Reid, DL, Princeton (121): 6-foot-2, 305 pounds, 4.85 40 » Anthony Steen, OL, Alabama (105): 6-foot-3 5/8, 310 pounds, 5.33 40 » Daniel McCullers, DT, Tennessee (106): 6-foot-6 7/8, 348 pounds, 5.30 40 » Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin (107): 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, 4.44 40 » Devonta Freeman, RB, Florida State (116): 5-foot-8 3/8, 205 pounds, 4.50 40 » Deandre Coleman, DT, California (111): 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, 5.06 40 » Walt Aikens, CB, Liberty (112): 6-foot 5/8, 203 pounds, 4.49 40 » David Yankey, OL, Stanford (101): 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, 5.50 40 » Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor (114): 5-foot-9 1/8, 199 pounds, 4.37 40 » Bashaud Breeland, CB, Clemson (99): 5-foot-11 3/8, 188 pounds, 4.58 40 » E.J. Gaines, CB, Missouri (NR): 5-foot-9 3/4, 191 pounds, 4.51 40 » Jordan Tripp, LB, Montana (125): 6-foot-2 3/4, 235 pounds, 4.58 40 » Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, OT, McGill (NR): 6-foot-5, 298 pounds, 5.05 40 » Justin Ellis, DL, Louisiana Tech (120): 6-foot-1 1/2, 342 pounds, 5.12 40 » Loucheiz Purifoy, CB, Florida (97): 5-foot-11 5/8, 191 pounds, 4.63 40 » Trevor Reilly, LB, Utah (122): 6-foot-4 1/2, 244 pounds, 4.66 40 » Antonio Richardson, OL, Tennessee (118): 6-foot-5 7/8, 326 pounds, 5.34 40 » Robert Herron, WR, Wyoming (123): 5-foot-9 1/8, 193 pounds, 4.45 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 OG, WR and another QB would be my targets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 jets pick 4th and 15th and 37th in the 4th mcgill is more of the type of corner I thought the jets needed outside, a guy with size, but they can't take another corner, can they ? the dex pick looks worse now unless the jets have mcgill with a 7th rd grade mccarron is in play here, maybe savage how does a 6'4" WR who runs a 4.34 40 make it this far ? pot head ? child molester ? hands like hill ? if byrant isn't a disaster of a guy, I really want him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 9 picks left. I expect: - probably 2 WR - one in round 4 and another later (Ellington, Bryant, Abberderis) - 1 project QB - because when you have 12 picks and a history of no QBs at all, it's what you should do (Savage, Mettenberger, McCarron) - another CB or two - there's plenty of room for roster turnover at this position (McGill, Desir, Purifoy) - offensive line depth - I'm not sure what sort of progress last year's picks have made, but it'd be ideal to have Colon's replacement ready for next season (Yankey) - pass rushers - obviously, but I don't know much about the guys left, I won't pretend to have preferences These three 4th rounders will define this draft, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Frankly, in this round I want Savage, Ellington and one of the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 jets pick 4th and 15th and 37th in the 4th mcgill is more of the type of corner I thought the jets needed outside, a guy with size, but they can't take another corner, can they ? the dex pick looks worse now unless the jets have mcgill with a 7th rd grade mccarron is in play here, maybe savage how does a 6'4" WR who runs a 4.34 40 make it this far ? pot head ? child molester ? hands like hill ? if byrant isn't a disaster of a guy, I really want him Bryant is Hill. Hill is Bryant. Too lean and not sudden enough, some dropsies. Needs to be stronger. Straight line speed that doesn't translate well. Good deep threat when he makes the catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 jets pick 4th and 15th and 37th in the 4th mcgill is more of the type of corner I thought the jets needed outside, a guy with size, but they can't take another corner, can they ? the dex pick looks worse now unless the jets have mcgill with a 7th rd grade mccarron is in play here, maybe savage how does a 6'4" WR who runs a 4.34 40 make it this far ? pot head ? child molester ? hands like hill ? if byrant isn't a disaster of a guy, I really want him I do not know is Bryant overlooked some because of Watkins- speed can not be taught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 These three 4th rounders will define this draft, imo. You have a real flair for the dramatic, Ape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 You have a real flair for the dramatic, Ape. I should be on radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Bryant is Hill. Hill is Bryant. Too lean and not sudden enough, some dropsies. Needs to be stronger. Straight line speed that doesn't translate well. Good deep threat when he makes the catch. I do not know is Bryant overlooked some because of Watkins- speed can not be taught thanks guys. 4.34 is amazing for a guy that size. idzik played WR and coached WR's, so it will be interesting to see if he grabs him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I should be on radio. LOL I was going to say that but I would miss Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 how does a 6'4" WR who runs a 4.34 40 make it this far ? pot head ? child molester ? hands like hill ? if byrant isn't a disaster of a guy, I really want him He doesn't play anywhere near that fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 thanks guys. 4.34 is amazing for a guy that size. idzik played WR and coached WR's, so it will be interesting to see if he grabs him Do you remember Derrick Hamliton from Clemson? Basically the same player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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