RECAPPING THE 1ST ROUND OF THE NFL DRAFT!
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
Traded No. 9 pick and 2015 1st round pick and 2015 4th round pick for No. 4 pick, Picked Sammy Watkins
Bad Move
Sammy Watkins was the right guy for Buffalo but they gave up to much to get him.
Miami Dolphins
Picked Ju’Wan Jones
Bad Move
Jones is a great player but I think there were better offensive lineman on the board.
New England Patriots
Picked Dominique Easley
Bad Move
I would have gone with Louis Nix III or Ra’Shede Hageman here rather than Easley.
New York Jets
Picked Calvin Pryor
Bad Move
Pryor is a bit of a reach here at 19. If they traded back they probably still could have gotten him.
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
Picked CJ Mosley
Good Move
Baltimore got THE BEST inside-backer in the draft here. This guy was coached by one of THE BEST defensive coaches in the world Nick Saban.
Cincinnati Bengals
Picked Darqueze Dennard
Good Move
Probably the highest value pick in the draft, getting Dennard, the best corner in the draft in my opinion at No.24.
Cleveland Browns
PREVIOUS TRADE!!! Traded Trent Richardson to the Colts for their 2014 first-round pick (No. 26)
Traded No.4 pick to the Bills for the No.9 Pick, their 1st-rounder in 2015 and their 4th-rounder in 2015, Traded No.9 Pick and No. 145 pick to Vikings for No.8 Pick, Picked Justin Gilbert. Traded No.26 pick and No.83 pick to the Eagles for No.22 Pick, Picked Johnny Manziel.
Good Move
They added a 1st rounder next year and Johnny Football! That is what i’m talking about! They also picked up Gilbert at No.8 which is a bit of a stretch but I can see the logic there. I personally would’ve took Dennard but maybe that’s why i’m not an NFL scout (Or maybe it’s the fact i’m 11, hmmm which one??)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Picked Ryan Shazier
Good Move
Shazier might be a little overdrafted at 15 but this guy is a Steeler type of player. One of the most underrated players in the first round, I LOVE THIS PICK!
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
Picked Jadeveon Clowney
Good Move
With the first pick in the draft the Texans got the first player on everyone’s board THE MANIMAL JADEVEON CLOWNEY!
Indianapolis Colts
PREVIOUS TRADE!!! Traded 1st round pick (26th) to Browns for Trent Richardson
Bad Move
I never thought it was a good choice to give up a 1st-rounder for Trent. NOTE: They did not pick anybody, they traded away their first rounder.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Picked Blake Bortles
Bad Move
I would’ve rather them picked Mack or Watkins, both much better raw talent but this is possibly Jacksonville’s franchise guy. I didn’t know whether to put Good or Bad but because they passed up on Mack and Watkins I put it as a bad move.
Tennessee Titans
Picked Taylor Lewan
Good Move
I didn’t think Lewan would fall to 11 but when he did I salute Tennessee for picking him over Manziel.
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
Picked Bradley Roby
Good Move
I love this kid, such good speed out of OSU. My only concern is his off-the-field issues.
Kansas City Chiefs
Picked Dee Ford
Good Move
He’s got explosive quickness, and runs a 4.69 40
Oakland Raiders
Picked Khalil Mack
Good Move
Got the 2nd player on my board with the 5th pick! GREAT MOVE!
San Diego Chargers
Picked Jason Verret
Good Move
He’s a little small but can hang with anyone, proved by running 4.38 40
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
Picked Zack Martin
Good Move
I was secretly hoping they would pick Manziel but this pick makes A LOT more sense. Martin’s main strength is run blocking he seals up holes extremely quickly.
New York Giants
Picked Odell Beckham Jr.
Bad Move
I always that Beckham was overrated, especially at No.12. He lacks great speed, and can be outmuscled.
Philadelphia Eagles
Traded No.22 pick to Browns for No.26 and No. 83, Picked Marcus Smith
Bad Move
The trade-back made since but the pick baffled me, I had Smith as a 3rd round prospect. He lacks length, can’t defend the run, and needs to do a better job using his hands.
Washington Redskins
PREVIOUS TRADE!!! Traded 2012 Pick No. 6 & Pick No. 35, 2013 1st-round pick (No. 22), and 2014 1st-round pick (No.2) to Rams for 2012 No. 2 Pick
Bad Move
The RG3 trade was completed with the skins giving up this years 1st rounder. And boy, I bet Washington wishes they had this trade back. At the time it seemed like an OK idea but in hindsight it was a terrible decision.
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Picked Kyle Fuller
Bad Move
Fuller is WAYYYYYY overdrafted at No. 14. He needs to get stronger, and work on man coverage.
Detroit Lions
Picked Eric Ebron
Good Move
I love this pick. He has incredble athletic ability and receiving skills, his quickness and agility is amazing for a tight end.
Green Bay Packers
Picked Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
Good Move
Love this pick, Clinton-Dix is a steal at 21, he has good size and wingspan, great hands and is an incredible tackler.
Minnesota Vikings
Traded No. 8 pick to Browns for their for No.9 pick and No. 145 pick, picked Anthony Barr, Traded No. 40 pick and No. 108 pick to the Seahawks for No. 32 pick, picked Teddy Bridgewater
Bad Move
Barr is a huge reach at 9, he bites at play-action way to much, and has average strength. I liked the move to trade up for Bridgewater but the Barr pick really bugs me.
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Picked Jake Matthews
Good Move
He’s big, strong, and surprisingly athletic for a offensive lineman. He’s also always focused and and determined.
Carolina Panthers
Picked Kelvin Benjamin
Bad Move
They should’ve gone O-line here…Morgan Moses anyone? Benjamin needs to work on his speed, route-running, YAC, and blocking.
New Orleans Saints
Traded pick no. 27 and pick no. 91 to the New Orleans Saints for no.20 pick, picked Brandin Cooks.
Good Move
I love the Cooks pick at 20, He has good hands and is elusive.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Picked Mike Evans
Good Move
The Buccs pick up the 2nd best receiver in the draft here. Where else would you go? Maybe Johnny Football but I think Evans is the logical choice here. He has great size and length and also amazing hands!
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
Traded No. 20 pick to Saints for the No. 27 and No. 91 pick, Picked Deone Buccannon
Bad Move
I think Bucannon is a little overdrafted at 27, he gets beat in space a lot and needs to work on man coverage.
San Francisco 49ers
Picked Jimmie Ward
Good Move
I really like this kid out of Northern Illinois, he’s got quick hands and is quick to provide help in run defense.
Seattle Seahawks
Traded No.32 pick to Vikings for the No. 40 and No. 108
Good Move
Seattle doesn’t have any glaring needs so moving back just 8 spots and picking up a 4th rounder is a good move.
St. Louis Rams
PREVIOUS TRADE!!! The Rams traded their 2012 No. 2 pick to the Redskins for the 2012 Pick No. 6 & Pick No. 35, 2013 1st-round pick (No. 22), and 2014 1st-round pick (No.2) Picked Greg Robinson, Picked Aaron Donald
The Rams might have had the best 1st-round of any team in the draft. They filled their biggest need (Tackle) by picking Greg Robinson and pick a beast on the defensive front in Aaron Donald.