DRAFT TRACKER 2014
2014
DRAFT TRACKER
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DRAFTED BY
Atlanta Falcons
Round 1 • Pick 6
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smart, tough, versatile franchise left tackle capable of playing all five positions on the line. Can plug into a starting lineup immediately and will play a long time at a consistently high level. One of the safest picks in the draft, Matthews' best position might even be center.
BY NOLAN NAWROCKI
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DRAFTED BY
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A prep hoopster with shooting-guard size, Evans combined with Johnny Manziel to form one of the most dominant quarterback-receiver connections in the nation the last two seasons. He’s a big, physical, strong-handed, West Coast possession receiver with playmaking ability who projects as a No. 2 in the pros where he will make his money as a chain mover and red-zone target.
BY NOLAN NAWROCKI
NFL Analyst
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Cleveland Browns
Round 1 • Pick 22
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
A very unique, run-around, ad-lib, sandlot-style quarterback who consistently won games playing a brand of fast-paced, jailbreak football that often goes off script and can be difficult both to game plan with and against. Is most comfortable on the move outside the pocket where he can find open throwing lanes and see the field and will command mush rush and extra spy defenders. Has defied the odds and proven to be a great college-system quarterback, but still must prove he is willing to work to be great, adjust his hard-partying, Hollywood lifestyle and be able to inspire his teammates by more than his playmaking ability. Overall character, leadership ability and work habits will define his NFL career. Rare competitiveness and third-down efficiency could carry him a long way, yet he will be challenged to avoid a Ryan Leaf-like, crash-and-burn scenario if he does not settle down and mature. A high-risk, high-reward pick, Manziel stands to benefit from entering the NFL at a time when moving pockets are trending.
BY NOLAN NAWROCKI
NFL Analyst
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 193 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Compactly built, quicker-than-fast short stepper whose size limits his role, but Malena has the agility, elusiveness, hands and competitiveness to make someone's decision to cut him a difficult one, especially given his special-teams utility. Will interview well, be an asset in the facility and challenge for a complementary/third-down role.
BY NOLAN NAWROCKI
NFL Analyst
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Converted receiver flashed rush potential in one season as an outside linebacker conversion and possesses immense untapped talent for a veteran coaching staff to mold. A raw developmental project with starter-caliber physical tools if the game ever slows down for him.
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