NFL: Grading the top 10 from 2014’s draft class

Sep 7, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the game against the Washington Redskins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the game against the Washington Redskins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 7, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the game against the Washington Redskins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the game against the Washington Redskins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

What grade do the top 10 2014 NFL Draft picks get for their first professional season?

The 2014 NFL Draft was loaded with talent, and there were quite a few rookies that broke out in their first season. Unfortunately, there were also some high-profile rookies that ended up being labeled as busts throughout their first season.

It is going to be entertaining to see how the top picks from the 2014 draft end up panning out over the next few seasons. Jadeveon Clowney was the first overall draft pick by the Houston Texans, and many were expecting him to burst onto the scene as a star immediately. There were two offensive linemen taken in the first 10 picks this year, but we are going to skip over them for this piece and focus on the position players.

How do the top-10 picks in the 2014 NFL Draft grade out for their first season’s performance?

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