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Will Rice: Mock Draft #3

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Pick 1 Houston Texans – Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina

The Texans will add possibly the best prospect in this year’s draft class.  Add Clowney, Watt and Cushing, and you have a bone chilling defense.  While there are questions about Clowney’s work ethic and motor, J.J. Watt will kick his motor into high gear.  The Texans defense will look to return to top form this next season, with Clowney, Watt and Cushing all going after the QB

Pick 2 St. Louis Rams – Greg Robinson OT Auburn

St. Louis will look to upgrade their offensive line and keep Sam Bradford healthy.  Greg Robinson is a great run blocker and while his pass blocking isn’t the greatest, he will only get better as time goes on.  Robinson has a very high ceiling and will help protect the Rams QB and RB from the fierce defenses of the Seahawks and the 49ers.

Pick 3 Jacksonville Jaguars – Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M

Jacksonville needs a QB to help lead them from the ashes of the past few seasons, and help return them to top of the AFC South.  While undersized, Manziel is still bigger than Super Bowl winning QB Russell Wilson.  Manziel is charismatic, loves to be in the spot light, and knows how to rally a team behind him and his pocket passing has gotten a lot better.  Manziel can definitely escape pressure, and will eventually help replace the leadership lost with the departure of Maurice Jones-Drew.

Pick 4 Cleveland Browns – Sammy Watkins WR Clemson

While Clowney might be the best prospect in this draft class, Watkins is easily the most versatile.  Watkins brings on a triple threat as an electric playmaking receiver who will make an immediate impact as a runner, receiver and returner.  The Browns could take a QB here, but I feel like they will follow in the Texan’s footsteps and take one later in the draft.

Pick 5 Oakland Raiders – Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo

The addition of Matt Schaub and Maurice Jones-Drew improves the Raiders offense.  The Raiders seem to think that Schaub is their long term solution at the QB position, so don’t expect them to take a quarterback.  They can afford to take the best player on the board at this point, and it’s Mack.  Mack is a fast, hardworking backer who doesn’t quit and has a feel for getting to the QB.  Mack can and will help bring back both the respect and the fear that teams had for the silver and black.

Pick 6 Atlanta Falcons – Jake Matthews OT Texas A&M

Atlanta went from Super Bowl favorites to punching bag of the NFC South.  They could take TE Eric Ebron from North Carolina here to replace Tony Gonzalez, but protecting Matt Ryan could be a bigger priority.  Jake Matthews is a great pass blocker, as well as a great run blocker.  While some question his ceiling and his ability to get better, he is well developed and will make an immediate impact in keeping Ryan upright and opening holes for running back Steven Jackson.

Pick 7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Mike Evans WR Texas A&M

With the trade of Mike Williams, the Buccaneers need to get a number two receiver to help take the pressure off of Vincent Jackson.  Evans is a big bodied receiver, who isn’t as fast as some smaller receivers, but is fast for his size.  He has great hands and knows how to use his body to shield the ball.  He can jump up and pluck the ball out of the air, and can get separation down the field.  He is a safety’s nightmare as he will create a lot of mismatches with smaller corners and safeties.

Pick 8 Minnesota Vikings – Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh

While Aaron Donald is a little undersized, he will fit in very nicely in Minnesota’s 4-3 defensive scheme.  Donald is tough, aggressive and doesn’t quit.  He will only get better as time goes on, and he should blossom tremendously in Mike Zimmer’s defensive front, which made Geno Atkins the threat he is today.

Pick 9 Buffalo Bills – Anthony Barr OLB UCLA

The Bills could take Ebron at this point if Atlanta didn’t already take him, but I feel like Barr is a better prospect and would make more of an impact than Ebron.  Going up against Tom Brady twice a season means that the Bills need to have a great defense.  Barr will provide an excellent pass rush and a toughness to help out Mario Williams.  Barr will bring out the best of the defense in Buffalo.

Pick 10 Detroit Lions – Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.

Justin Gilbert is easily the best corner in this year’s draft class.  Gilbert has great form coming in and out of his breaks and tracks the ball with ease.  He has big hands, and can catch the ball.  He is a great tackler for a corner and will immediately upgrade Detroit’s secondary.  Detroit could go with a receiver or safety here, but Gilbert is the best player on the board at this point.  Gilbert is also a big corner measuring 6’2’” 202 lbs., and is one of the fastest corners in this draft class.

Pick 11 Tennessee Titians – Derrek Carr QB Fresno St.

The Titians need a QB and Carr is their guy.  Carr has the arm strength to drive the ball down the field, and the accuracy to put it in the tiniest window.   Carr is tough, and has amazed scouts with both his skills, and his personality.  While he is mainly a gun slinger, Carr has the ability to escape pressure and take off if he needs to.

Pick 12 New York Giants – Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.

With Gilbert gone, the Giants will need to take the next best corner, and that’s Dennard. Dennard is strong and athletic.  He will add to the almost nonexistent secondary of the Giants.  While he is mainly a man coverage corner, Dennard is physical and can locate the ball and jump up to attack it at its highest point.

Pick 13 St. Louis Rams – Ha Ha Clinton-Dix FS Alabama

Easily the best safety in this year’s draft class, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will provide a big, hard-hitting run support safety that works hard and will give the Rams a fighting chance against two of the league’s best running teams in Seattle and San Francisco.  Clinton-Dix will prove to be a leader in the secondary and is a great tackler.

Pick 14 Chicago Bears – Timmy Jernigan DT Florida St.

Timmy Jernigan is a fast, undersized DT who can get around offensive linemen with his athleticism and quickness.  He will help the Bears replace Julius Peppers and will be counted on to make plays.  The Bears do need help in the secondary, but teams ran all over the Bears, and they need to make shoring up their defensive line a priority.  With additions in Lamar Houston and Jared Allen, Jernigan will be a big part of the Bears defensive attack

Pick 15 Pittsburgh Steelers – OT Taylor Lewan Michigan

The Steelers need to get some young blood into their offensive line, and they’ve missed a few great tackles the past few years.  Lewan is tall, strong and has length.  He knows how to control his anger and prevent unnecessary penalties.  He would make a great addition to the gold and black, and would help keep “Big Ben” upright for a long time.

Pick 16 Dallas Cowboys – Calvin Pryor FS Louisville 

Pryor is the second best safety and will be counted on to be an immediate game changer for Dallas.  The fierce passing attacks of Washington and Philadelphia will have trouble against Pryor.  Pryor is a hard-hitting safety who is good at coming up and stopping the run.  Pryor is a great tackler who will make a huge impact on a struggling Dallas defense.

Pick 17 Baltimore Ravens – Marquise Lee WR USC

Baltimore could use a receiver to help give The Ravens a new weapon and take pressure off of Steve Smith, Torey Smith and Ray Rice.  Lee provides a dynamic playmaker who is a great route runner and can manipulate both man and zone coverage.  He also creates lots of extra yards after the catch and is very elusive on the run.  He is a game breaking return man who will be able to provide a short field for Baltimore’s offense.  Lee will provide a huge dynamic player to add to Joe Flacco’s arsenal.

Pick 18 New York Jets – Odell Beckham WR LSU

The Jets need to add a threat who can work in the both the slot and the perimeter.  Beckham is fast, and has the ability to make plays.  He is very shifty, and creates yards after the catch.  Beckham can return both kickoffs and punts, and has quick hands and feet.  He has good leaping ability despite his small size.  Just picture the Jet’s offense with Beckham on it.  Teams will have to worry about the passing attack of either Michael Vick or Geno Smith, and Chris Johnson in the running game, and Beckham in the receiving game.  That is a fierce offense to try to stop.  New York will be getting an explosive playmaker that can help their offense compete with some of the best.

Pick 19 Miami Dolphins – Zach Martin Notre Dame

Miami needs leadership on the offensive line.  Even with the Addition of Brandon Albert, the Dolphin’s line isn’t complete and will need to take an offensive lineman with athleticism.  Martin is flexible and very light on his feet.  He is a great leader and works hard.  Martin bends at his knees, can mirror, slide and shuffle his feet.  Martin is one of the cleanest players in this draft class, which is a big boost to a completely devastated offensive line in Miami.

Pick 20 Arizona Cardinals – Bradley Roby CB Ohio St.

Arizona would love to give Patrick Peterson some help in the defensive backfield, and it would give Arizona a boost when going against the fierce QB’s of the NFC West.  Roby is a small, aggressive corner who tackles well and can shadow slot receivers.  He has good recovery speed and changes direction very easily.  Roby is also a dangerous blitzer and kick block rusher.  Roby will be able to do amazing things, and could help elevate the Cardinals to an elite status in the NFC.

Pick 21 Green Bay Packers – C.J. Mosley ILB Alabama

Green Bay’s defense hasn’t been the same since they last won the Super Bowl.  They need an aggressive force on the inside.  Mosley has terrific instincts and urgency, as well as amazing balance.  He is a solid tackler and can blanket speed backs in man coverage, as well as cover tight ends in zone.  Mosley is a hardworking, tough and well respected leader who will be able to help bring back the Packers fierce defense.

Pick 22 Philadelphia Eagles – Brandin Cooks WR Oregon St.

Cooks is a great route runner, and is very creative after the catch.  He can make a five yard gain turn into a 25 yard gain.  Cooks is fast, and is very good at balancing his body.  He has great boundary awareness and is an electric playmaker.  Philadelphia will need to replace the recently released wide out Desean Jackson, who was the best receiver for the Eagles.  Cooks could be the answer for his replacement.  Just like Jackson, Cooks will be able to bloom into a deadly threat in Philly’s high octane offensive system.  Nick Foles could be getting a new target that would really tip the scales in favor of Philadelphia for the Champions of the NFC East.

Pick 23 Kansas City Chiefs – Ryan Shazier OLB Ohio St.

The Chiefs defense looked a lot better this season, but it’s not perfect.  Shazier would add a versatile, athletic tackling machine who would add toughness and fierceness to the Chief’s defense.  Going against some of the best offenses in the NFL twice a year will tempt the Chiefs to take Shazier, and he will excel in Kansas City.

Pick 24 Cincinnati Bengals – Dee Ford DE Auburn

With big name defensive end Michael Johnson gone, the Bengals could use a dominate pass rusher to help out Geno Atkins.  Ford provides a relentless motor and a good acceleration.  Ford has good snap anticipation, and a good second step to beat offensive lineman off the ball.  Ford’s motor and work ethic is crazy.  With both Atkins and Ford, the QB’s and RB’s of the AFC North should be scared.

Pick 25 San Diego Chargers – Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech

This pick could be Fuller, or Jason Verrett from TCU.  Fuller is bigger, and will be able to match up on the bigger receivers of the AFC West better than Verrett.  Fuller has good size and balance, and has amazing instincts.  He has good route recognition, and anticipation.  Fuller is a good zone coverage corner who will be able to match up on threats like Demetrius Thomas from Denver.

Pick 26 Cleveland Browns – Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville

The Browns are hoping that they get the Teddy Bridgewater that played amazing the past three years and not the Teddy Bridgewater that showed up at his pro day.  While Bridgewater had a bad pro day, he still has three years’ worth of film that says he is worth this pick.  The Browns are in need of a lot of help, but being in the AFC North, they need a QB that can lead them and overcome the fierce defenses of the Bengals, Ravens, and Steelers.

Pick 27 New Orleans Saints – Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame

With Ford gone, and the Saints getting rid of a bunch of defensive veterans, they need another force on the defensive line.  Tuitt is an extremely versatile player and can play both end and tackle in both an even or odd front.  He has good movement for a bigger player, and disrupts passing lanes.  He can flatten offensive lineman, or redirect them.  He has excellent control of his body and bends his knees.  He has good size and long arms to help get off of blocks.  Tuitt will help New Orleans defense return to top-notch form, and disrupt the offenses of Carolina, Atlanta and Tampa Bay.

Pick 28 Carolina Panthers – Kelvin Benjamin WR Florida St.

Benjamin is a big bodied receiver who gets quick separation with long strides.  He isn’t afraid to go over the middle and isn’t easily knocked off of routes.  He approaches the ball with strength and is hard to bring down. Benjamin is clutch and has good crack-blocking ability.  The Panthers will have a new target for Cam Newton, and Benjamin will be able to take the role of Steve Smith.

Pick 29 New England Patriots – Louis Nix lll DT Notre Dame

Even with Vince Wilfork back, New England can’t expect him to play forever, and need to introduce some fresh blood to the position.  Nix is a versatile player who has the strength to push blockers into the back field, and pursuits the ball carrier well.  Nix redirects well for a bigger player, and has excellent size.  Nix can take double teams, and still make plays, and can play two gaps.  Nix is a strong, solid tackler who can add a new dimension to the Patriots defensive line.

Pick 30 San Francisco 49ers – Eric Ebron TE North Carolina

What could be better than one Vernon Davis?  Two Vernon Davis’.  Ebron has gotten comparisons to 49ers tight end Vernon Davis for his speed and ability to catch the ball deep down the field.  While he isn’t much of a blocker, Ebron can help the 49ers become one of the most intense, high flying offenses in the NFL, and I believe that Coach Harbuagh will be able to coach up Ebron and turn him into a team player.  Put him with wide receivers Michael Crabtree, Anqoun Boldin and tight end Vernon Davis, and quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a bevy of targets to throw to.

Pick 31 Denver Broncos – Travis Swanson C Arkansas

Denver needs to tweak their offensive line a little bit, and Swanson can help.  Swanson is a smart, vocal pass blocking center that can help keep Peyton Manning upright.  Swanson has experience with great defensive tackles, and is very tough and durable.  He is smart and has a great base when pass blocking.

Pick 32 Seattle Seahawks – Kony Ealy DE Missouri

Ealy will add a fierce, athletic piece to the Seahawks defense, and will develop well with the teaching of head coach Pete Carroll.  Ealy is more off a pass rusher, but will get much better at stopping the run and will benefit from the depth that Seattle has on the defensive line.

Pick 33 Houston Texans – Blake Bortles QB UCF

Some have Bortles gone at this point but, I feel like he will slip into the second round, where Houston’s patience in getting a QB pays off.  Bortles fits the mold of a tall, big, pocket passer that new head coach Bill O’Brian likes.  Bortles will be expected to help lift the Texans almost dead passing attack and spark some hope and pride in the team’s locker room.

Pick 34 Washington Redskins – Ja’Wan James OT Tennessee

With their first pick of the draft this year, the Redskins will look to help protect RG3.  James is a big strong pass blocker who is projected to make a move to the left side of the line.  James doesn’t affect the run game as well as he does the passing game, but can handle both speedy and powerful defenders.  With James on the line maybe RG3 can develop more, and stay healthy for a full season.

Pick 35 Cleveland Browns – Carlos Hyde RB Ohio St.

Carlos Hyde is an old school, power runner.  What he lacks in speed, he makes up for in physical power and vocal leadership.  Hyde can rally a team and torments defenders and linebackers with his punishing style of running.  He always falls forward, and unlike a lot of running backs today, Hyde is a good and willing pass blocker.  He can hold his own against the blitz and has surprisingly good hands for a running back of his style.  Hyde will be able to help bring back a strong rushing attack to Cleveland, which should scare the fierce defenses of the AFC North.

Pick 36 Oakland Raiders – Gabe Jackson OG Mississippi St.

Jackson is a big, thickly built guard who is great and polished at both pass and run blocking.  He brings in great football knowledge and will be able to start for years to come.  Jackson will be a great addition to an offense that needs to keep new QB Matt Schaub and new RB Maurice Jones-Drew healthy and upright.

Pick 37 Atlanta Falcons – Jason Verrett CB TCU

Verrett is a small, scrappy and fierce corner who plays bigger than his size.  He would do best as a nickel back, but could work his way to a number two spot.  Verrett is tough and very fast.  He is quick, and has great eyes and anticipation, and will help make the Falcons secondary much better.

Pick 38 Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Kyle Van Noy OLB BYU

Van Noy is a versatile backer who can play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 front and flashes a unique ability to play up field, laterally or in reverse.  With some polishing, he can help bring the Buccaneers defense to top tier form, and make a real impact.  He is also good sized and will benefit from having a defensive minded head coach.

Pick 39 Jacksonville Jaguars – Derrek Carr QB Fresno St.

The Jaguars need a QB and Carr is their guy.  Carr has the arm strength to drive the ball down the field, and the accuracy to put it in the tiniest window.   Carr is tough, and has amazed scouts with both his skills, and his personality.  While he is mainly a gun slinger, Carr has the ability to escape pressure and take off if he needs to.

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Pick 41 Buffalo Bills – Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE Washington St.

Buffalo will benefit from having Seferian-Jenkins who is considered by many to a Rob Gronkowski clone.  He has an interesting height-weight-speed ratio and will mostly likely be called on to a make a difference early and often.  If he can improve his blocking and learn the playbook quickly, he could be an extreme threat early in his career.

Pick 42 Tennessee Titians – Jeremy Hill RB LSU

Hill is a well-balanced back who has the build of a power back but has the hands of a receiver.  A true three down back who can both run and catch, he will provide a good punch from the backfield for the Titians.  Hill could replace Chris Johnson early and might even do better than Johnson did.  He is very similar to running back Arian Foster.

Pick 43 New York Giants – Chris Borland ILB Wisconsin

Borland immediately draws comparisons to now retired linebacker Zack Thomas mainly due to his small size and active, intense playmaking ability.  Borland is a tackling machine who due to his short stature will have to make his money on special teams and show that he belongs in the starting lineup.  With a little polishing and motivation, Borland could make an impact and help the Giants contend in the grab-bag conference NFC East.

Pick 44 St. Louis Rams – Donte Moncrief WR Ole Miss  

While adding a great offensive lineman, and a great safety, the Rams now address the need for a receiver.  They need a number two to help out Tavon Austin, and Moncrief fits the bill.  He is a big gifted receiver who mostly plays X, and can jump up and rip the ball out of the air.  He has good speed for a receiver of his size, and will help the Rams passing attack.  He will only get better, and benefit from competition with Austin.

Pick 45 Detroit Lions – Allen Robinson WR Penn St.

Even with the addition of Golden Tate, the Lions need help taking pressure off of Calvin Johnson.  While Robinson isn’t the best receiver, with some polishing he could make a difference.  He is a bigger receiver who will benefit from good coaching and the veteran leadership of Johnson, and fit Detroit’s pass heavy scheme well.

Pick 46 Pittsburgh Steelers – Antone Exum CB Virginia Tech 

Exum is a big physical corner who will fit Pittsburgh’s defensive scheme nicely.  While he will have to recover from offseason knee surgery, he could make an impact early and will have veteran leadership and good coaching.  Exum will have a lot expected of him and will have to make a name for himself.

Pick 47 Dallas Cowboys – Bashaud Breeland CB Clemson

Breeland is a lean, aggressive corner who is great in run support and has the range to match up with bigger receivers.  His technique will need to get better, but he is a coachable player who will be able to learn quickly.  Going up against emerging QB’s such as Nick Foles and RG3 twice a year, the Cowboys will need Breeland to make an immediate impact on defense.

Pick 48 Baltimore Ravens – Antonio Richardson OT Tennessee

Richardson is a big, strong tackle who can play either side of the line, but projects better on the right.  He has clear leadership and starter qualities and will be an instant upgrade to the Ravens offensive line.  Richardson will be able to keep QB Joe Flacco upright and carve holes for RB Ray Rice.

Pick 49 New York Jets – Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech

With good size, a relentless motor and pass rushing ability, Nigerian born Attaochu looks like a great pick for Rex Ryan’s aggressive 3-4 defense.  Attaochu has good burst off the snap and can drop into zone coverage easily.  If he can learn to use his hands to escape blockers and get stronger, Attaochu will be a real threat in the Gang Green defense.

Pick 50 Miami Dolphins – Tre Mason RB Auburn

Mason is compact and built low to the ground.  He can take about 20 carries a game and can make an impact as a rookie.  He is well balanced and will be expected to start right away.  Miami will need to use their upgrade line to keep Mason healthy so he can develop and produce amazing numbers.

Pick 51 Chicago Bears – Jimmie Ward SS Northern Illinois

While he is small and lacks starter size, Jimmie Ward shows excellent short area burst and quick hands to snatch interceptions.  Ward is energetic and flies around the field.  He is a good run supporter who chops down ball carriers and can block punts.  He also has a 38 inch vertical jump, and will help bring back the Monsters of the Midway.

Pick 52 Arizona Cardinals – DaQuan Jones DT Penn St.

Jones has added stamina which will only help him in the NFL.  Jones has a unique combination of size, strength and movement in the trenches, which will allow him to dominate and control the line of scrimmage.  If Jones can be motivated to not take plays off he will be a real threat in the NFC West.  He redirects well for a big guy and has a great bull rush.  Jones can also play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme.

Pick 53 Green Bay Packers – Deone Bucannon SS Washington

A big safety who loves contact and is best of as a run support safety.  Bucannon looks to punish the ball carrier and if he learns how to cover better could be the answer to Green Bay’s safety problem.  He will mostly likely be asked to start immediately and will be called upon to produce often.

Pick 54 Philadelphia Eagles – Devante Adams WR Fresno St.

Philadelphia will take another receiver, this time a bigger receiver who will be used as a possession receiver to help move the chains in chunks.  Adams is a great athlete who tracks the ball well down field and knows how to time his jumps perfectly.  He wins most jump balls in the red zone and has long arms to make difficult one handed catches.  With Adams, Cooks, Cooper, and McCoy, Nick Foles has an amazing load of targets to throw to.

Pick 55 Cincinnati Bengals – Marcus Martin C USC

Martin is a big bodied center who can be used as a right guard and can hold his own against big bodied defenders.  Is an excellent pass blocker and is athletic enough to reach the second level in the run game.  While his lack of grit could be a concern, playing the aggressive AFC North will toughen him up quickly.  He could be asked to start immediately.

Pick 56 San Francisco 49ers – Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt

Matthews is the cousin of Hall of Famer receiver Jerry Rice, who made a name for himself in San Francisco.  Matthews has good size and good speed for a possession receiver.  He has leaping ability and soft hands as well as sticky fingers to help hang on to passes.  He can track the ball, and has great field awareness.  Matthews is a tough and intelligent receiver who keeps his nose clean and will give Kaepernick another big target to match up with Crabtree.

Pick 57 San Diego Chargers – Ra’Shede Hageman DT Minnesota

Hageman has an interesting size-speed-weight ratio and is athletic on top of being a big 6’6”.  If his motor can run nonstop and his hands get used more to escape blockers, he can be a big threat in the Bolts defense.  He is a fierce tackler who can redirect and chase well.  He is flexible for a bigger guy and has good length.  Hageman is looking like the perfect definition of a boom-or-bust player.

Pick 58 New Orleans Saints – Keith McGill CB Utah

McGill is a big corner who will be best used as a press man coverage corner.  He will be counted on to bring back the Saints defense to top tier form.

Pick 59 Indianapolis Colts – LaMarcus Joyner CB/S Florida St.

The undersized corner is best suited as a nickel zone cover corner but could overcome his physical limitations with his can do attitude.  Joyner is a hard hitter who could become one of the best corners if he can play bigger than his size.  He is easily mismatched against due to his small size, and will have to make a name for himself in the return game and on special teams in order to gain a starting role.

Pick 60 Carolina Panthers – Marcus Roberson CB Florida

Roberson is a big corner who is a good off man corner.  Although he isn’t the best tackler, being in Carolina’s tough defense should help him get better.  Roberson is lean and has the ball skills to break up passes.  If he can improve his strength, tackling ability, and instincts, Roberson could be a good number two corner.

Pick 61 San Francisco 49ers – Deandre Coleman DT California

Coleman is a big, disruptive player who can anchor against the double team and clog up two gaps.  He is a run stopper and will be counted on early and often.  Coleman is physical, tough, and aggressive.  He plays through injuries and is durable.  Coleman is a great addition of young blood to a tough defensive team and will earn a great deal from veteran leadership.

Pick 62 New England Patriots – Troy Niklas TE Notre Dame

Niklas is a converted DE/OLB who is compared to Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and will be counted on to be an immediate playmaker should Gronkowski get injured again.  Niklas showed he can use his big body to open lanes for the running back, but also to gain separation down the field.  He is tough and will be a great addition to New England’s high powered offense.

Pick 63 Denver Broncos – Rashaad Reynolds CB Oregon St.

Reynolds is an underrated clingy cover corner who is very smart and has great leadership abilities.  He has amazing football knowledge and has good route recognition.  While he isn’t the biggest corner, he is a good one who will excel in Denver’s defense and will be counted on early to help replace Champ Bailey.  Reynolds will have veteran leadership to help him learn the ropes as an NFL corner.

Pick 64 Seattle Seahawks – Jarvis Landry WR LSU 

A savvy route runner with tremendous hands, Landry is a fearless pass catcher who is willing to block in the run game.  Landry is a great jumper despite his small size, and is tough.  He fights for every yard he gets and will provide a great target for young QB Russell Wilson.  He will help the Seahawks passing game with his sure hands, positive team first attitude, and reckless abandon.

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Will Rice is a senior at Middletown High School who is in his first year of journalism.  He chose journalism because he likes working with cameras.  He is a member of the MHS varsity football team and enjoys video games, watching football and lifting.  He wants to go to community college and then go with his girlfriend to West Virginia University and become a pharmacist.

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