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2014 NFL Mock Draft: NFL.com’s Charles Davis releases his first round projections

Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the NFL shield logo before the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the NFL shield logo before the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

One day after ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his initial 2014 NFL Mock Draft, NFL.com’s resident college football expert, Charles Davis, released his picks on Thursday afternoon.

PICK NO.

1

HOU
HOU

TEDDY BRIDGEWATER

QB

LOUISVILLE

A very fluid pick here for the Texans. This is not set in stone.

PICK NO.

2

STL
STL

JAKE MATTHEWS

OT

TEXAS A&M

Sam Bradford is the Rams’ QB. They have to protect him.

PICK NO.

3

JAC
JAC

JOHNNY MANZIEL

QB

TEXAS A&M

Yes, the Jags will start over at QB, too. Johnny Football could be their guy.

PICK NO.

4

CLE
CLE

JADEVEON CLOWNEY

DE

SOUTH CAROLINA

If Johnny Manziel is gone, the Browns might continue to fortify a good defense.

PICK NO.

5

OAK
OAK

MARQISE LEE

WR

USC

The Raiders need players at a number of positions, and Lee is a game breaker.

PICK NO.

6

ATL
ATL

ANTHONY BARR

OLB

UCLA

Barr is a terrific player who can really rush the passer.

PICK NO.

7

TB
TB

KHALIL MACK

OLB

BUFFALO

Many scouts have Mack rated higher than Anthony Barr.

PICK NO.

8

MIN
MIN

BLAKE BORTLES

QB

CENTRAL FLORIDA

No player will be more scrutinized in the pre-draft process.

PICK NO.

9

BUF
BUF

TAYLOR LEWAN

OT

MICHIGAN

The Wolverines’ stalwart has plenty of nasty to him.

PICK NO.

10

DET
DET

DARQUEZE DENNARD

CB

MICHIGAN ST.

Home-state cornerback is a good fit for Lions.

PICK NO.

11

TEN
TEN

CYRUS KOUANDJIO

OT

ALABAMA

The Titans are still trying to solidify their offensive line.

PICK NO.

12

NYG
NYG

GREG ROBINSON

OT

AUBURN

More protection for Eli Manning is needed.

PICK NO.

13

STL
STL

SAMMY WATKINS

WR

CLEMSON

Watkins would give the Rams more speed to try to catch San Francisco and Seattle.

PICK NO.

14

CHI
CHI

LOUIS NIX III

DT

NOTRE DAME

Stopping the run is a priority for the Bears in 2014.

PICK NO.

15

PIT
PIT

C.J. MOSLEY

OLB

ALABAMA

Tough and physical linebacker would be perfect fit in Pittsburgh.

PICK NO.

16

BAL
BAL

MIKE EVANS

WR

TEXAS A&M

A helpful target for Joe Flacco, but offensive line is a need, too.

PICK NO.

17

DAL
DAL

HA HA CLINTON-DIX

S

ALABAMA

The safety position has been an issue for years in Dallas.

PICK NO.

18

NYJ
NYJ

RYAN SHAZIER

OLB

OHIO ST.

The Jets’ defensive line is very good, but they could use some playmakers on the edges.

PICK NO.

19

MIA
MIA

ZACK MARTIN

OT

NOTRE DAME

Offensive line is a big need, and this LT really impressed me vs. Stanford’s terrific defense.

PICK NO.

20

ARI
ARI

JUSTIN GILBERT

CB

OKLAHOMA ST.

A long CB to pair with All-Pro Patrick Peterson.

PICK NO.

21

GB
GB

STEPHON TUITT

DE

NOTRE DAME

Tuitt can play the run and rush the passer.

PICK NO.

22

PHI
PHI

CALVIN PRYOR

FS

LOUISVILLE

Pryor would give the Eagles a physical presence in the secondary.

PICK NO.

23

KC
KC

KELVIN BENJAMIN

WR

FLORIDA ST.

The Chiefs need to establish a presence downfield, and Benjamin could provide it.

PICK NO.

24

CIN
CIN

BRADLEY ROBY

CB

OHIO ST.

Roby must clean up a few things, but he has plenty of ability.

PICK NO.

25

SD
SD

JACE AMARO

TE

TEXAS TECH

Antonio Gates can’t go on forever … can he?

PICK NO.

26

CLE
CLE

DEREK CARR

QB

FRESNO ST.

They’ll be tempted to take a runner here, but QBs are hard to turn down.

PICK NO.

27

NO
NO

ANTONIO RICHARDSON

OT

TENNESSEE

Keeping Drew Brees upright is always a priority for New Orleans.

PICK NO.

28

CAR
CAR

CARLOS HYDE

RB

OHIO ST.

It’s time to start over at the RB position, and Hyde is this year’s Eddie Lacy (and possibly better).

PICK NO.

29

NE
NE

AUSTIN SEFERIAN-JENKINS

TE

WASHINGTON

It was a somewhat disappointing season for him, but a good pre-draft circuit puts him back on the map.

PICK NO.

30

SF
SF

TIMMY JERNIGAN

DT

FLORIDA ST.

Jernigan would give the 49ers another good player to fortify a dynamic defense.

PICK NO.

31

DEN
DEN

JASON VERRETT

CB

TCU

Verrett’s size will give them pause, but his playmaking is exceptional.

PICK NO.

32

SEA
SEA

ALLEN ROBINSON

WR

PENN ST.

Robinson is underrated nationally, but he is a good route runner with tremendous ball skills.