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Realistically, how many guys are we going to have drafted next year? It's such a young team. Daniels could go pro, and I think he'd get drafted. Grace might if he comes back healthy. Koyack and Ishaq might get picked up somewhere too.

What I'm saying is, I hope using the draft to negatively recruit doesn't bite us in the ass. Was Texas a young team like we will be next year?
 

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Realistically, how many guys are we going to have drafted next year? It's such a young team. Daniels could go pro, and I think he'd get drafted. Grace might if he comes back healthy. Koyack and Ishaq might get picked up somewhere too.

What I'm saying is, I hope using the draft to negatively recruit doesn't bite us in the ass. Was Texas a young team like we will be next year?

Koyack will definitely be drafted, Day 2 IMO. Think he will be one of the Top TEs (much weaker class than this year)
 

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“@Gil_Brandt: Cowboys confident they had Shazier at 16. Steelers altered their plans. Rams set to take Beckham until Giants stepped in. #draftstories”
 

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Raiders 2014 Draft
Round 1: Khalil Mack, LB, Buffalo
Round 2: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
Round 3: Gabe Jackson, G, Mississippi State
Round 4 (first pick): Justin Ellis, DT, Louisiana Tech
Round 4 (second pick): Keith McGill, CB, Utah
Round 7 (first pick): Travis "T.J." Carrie, CB, Ohio
Round 7 (second pick): Shelby Harris, DE, Illinois State
Round 7 (third pick): Jonathan Dowling, S, Western Kentucky
Notable UDFA: GEORGE ATKINSON III
 

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Max Bullough - UDFA signed to Houston. They didn't draft an LB but they picked up a pretty good one as a free agent. Above average chance of making the team IMO.

Remember when Burfict went UDFA in 2012? Teams are super stupid sometimes. When the Redskins passed on Skov/Bullough/Bailey/really all of those guys in the 7th in favor of a KICKER I was beyond pissed off.

Seriously, it boggles my mind that so many of these absolute stud college ILB's go undrafted. Bullough was IMO the second best defender on that MSU squad (after Dennard, a 1st rounder). Of the downright scary LB corp of Stanford over the past 2 years including Chase Thomas, Skov, and Trent Murphy, Murphy was the only one that got drafted.

I don't get it.

Colin Cowherd talked about this the days before the draft, and I kinda agree with him. There are A LOT of stud college players that are duds in the NFL. Tebow, Rolando McClain, and Troy Smith come to mind.

I don't know what goes into a player's evaluation to get into the NFL. But I guess all 32 NFL teams didn't think guys like Bullough and Murphy had what it took to get drafted, and those scouts look at a lot more than just tape obviously
 

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This is Max Bullough's player analysis in nfl.com. These are the negatives.

Average athlete. Not explosive. Tight hips (exposed in space). Limited foot speed, lateral agility and range. Can be late to the perimeter. Struggles in man coverage and is stiff dropping/turning in coverage. Non-explosive athlete: His 31-inch vertical and 9-foot, 3-inch broad jump were among the worst posted by linebackers at the combine.

In today's NFL, middle linebackers that can't cover will struggle quite a bit
 

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I understand that. But sometimes us fans think that their game will translate to the NFL and think that they will be great because they were great in college. NFL scouts obviously don't evaluate that way

I know, but still it's hard to wrap my mind around. There are still plenty of guys that come out as UDFA's and turn out to have good NFL careers. I'm still rooting for Ian Williams, he was starting on the 9ers until the injury.
 

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SIAP: Which Notre Dame player could be a first rounder in the 2015 NFL draft? - One Foot Down

The savvy vet
8. Cody Riggs

Riggs is an undersized defensive back at 5'9", but he was a four-star recruit and played all 12 games for a solid Florida defense last season, coming in fourth on the team in tackles and third on the team in tackles for loss. If he shows the ability to be a productive jack-of-all-trades in the Irish secondary, NFL teams could gamble on his versatility, especially when you consider how many defensive backs went in the first round over the weekend.

The redemption story

7. Everett Golson

I thought we had reached a point in the NFL where teams would stop caring about the height of their starting quarterbacks but then you have Teddy Bridgewater tumbling to the end of the first round with one of the knocks against him being his height. If Golson puts together the big season we think he's very much capable of while his NFL doppelganger Russell Wilson keeps on rolling you could see a team falling in love with the idea of Golson, a winner (fingers crossed) with a big arm and the ability to make plays outside of the pocket. His size will probably keep from going anywhere near the first round,

Potential front seven breakouts
6. Ishaq Williams

5. Sheldon Day

Two guys who will be featured players in a new aggressive front seven. Two guys who have shown flashes before. Two guys with really good-to-great recruiting pedigrees that show the talent is there to perform at the next level. Both of them will need to be on the field consistently, but NFL teams are always looking for some athletic front seven folks to get to the quarterback. A healthy, disruptive season from either of these young men could shoot them into the first round conversation.

Potential receiver breakouts

4. DaVaris Daniels

3. Ben Koyack

Two extremely talented receivers who will have a chance to run up some numbers with Golson under center. Daniels looked liked he was making the leap at the end of 2012, but he had a disappointing '13 that was followed up with an academic suspension, but a big 2014 (and NFL dad) could easily make front offices forget about those minor blips. Koyack is next up in a ridiculous run of draft success that's seen Irish tight ends going in the first two rounds going back nearly a decade to Anthony Fasano. Tyler Eifert was the only one of that group to make the first round, but it's very possible Koyack gets in that conversation.

The offensive line cornerstone

2. Ronnie Stanley

Stanley is a very large, very talented human being who looks to anchor the tackle position for two consecutive seasons (he started all 13 games in 2013). You can picture Mike Mayock spending some time during Notre Dame home games talking up dominant performances by Stanley (a la Smith and Martin) and giving him a kickstart in the evaluation process. When you factor in how teams view massive tackles as an investment that's both necessary and safe, Stanley could pancake block his way onto a few draft boards.

The favorite

1. KeiVarae Russell

The junior corner is a four-star athlete who's started from day one, combining production (fifth on the team in tackle last season, three career picks, ten career pass breakups) and some flair (the pick against Marqise Lee in 2012, a dominant Pinstripe Bowl appearance in December). No position was more popular in the 2014 Draft than defensive back, and Russell has the chance to be a defensive captain and lynchpin for an attacking defense that could leave him plenty of chances to impress scouts while making plays on an island.
 

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I would cry if Russell, Stanley and Day all left all. actually if any one of them left early.
 

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I think that Stanley makes the line much better but I also think that he's the most replaceable of the three. Big loss but no tears for me unless he falls big time.

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I would cry if Russell, Stanley and Day all left all. actually if any one of them left early.

Get the tissue ready. Not sure on the Stanley/Day front, but I would be suprised if KRuss didn't leave early. Just my opinion, though.
 

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Low, low draft slots.

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1. Oakland Raiders (FBO projected record: 4-12): Leonard Williams*, DL, USC
Six-foot-5, 290-pound Williams can move extremely well for his size, and that translated to him being very disruptive and productive for the Trojans in 2013. He showed impressive awareness, quickness and a good motor.



2. Cleveland Browns (6-10): Amari Cooper*, WR, Alabama
The Browns didn't take a receiver in the 2014 draft, so we'll give them one early here. Cooper was banged-up early on last season but, by the end of the year, was back to his dominant freshman-year form. He has good savvy and body control to go with his size and speed.



3. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10): Cedric Ogbuehi*, OL, Texas A&M
The Aggies have had an offensive lineman taken in the top 10 of the draft in back-to-back seasons, and Ogbuehi has flashed the potential to become the third. He has played guard and tackle at A&M and figures to be one of the top offensive linemen in the nation in 2014.



4. Washington Redskins (6-10): Dante Fowler Jr.*, DE, Florida
Fowler plays with an edge and a high-revving motor, and he has maintained his speed to this point in his career even while adding bulk. He has good explosiveness and closing burst, as well as violent hands. The Gators have played him all along the defensive line and at outside linebacker.



5. New York Jets (6-10): Jameis Winston*, QB, Florida State
If this scenario were to unfold and the Jets went 6-10 next season, chances are they'd be looking for a QB. There's no denying the Heisman-winning Winston's talent -- he shows good arm strength and accuracy to go with very good pocket presence and decision-making -- but his maturity and behavior off the field will be watched closely.



6. Minnesota Vikings (6-10): Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon
Ekpre-Olomu should be one of the top cornerbacks in college football this season. He is a fluid and flexible athlete with good ball skills and playmaking ability, and he is also a willing run defender.



7. St. Louis Rams (6-10): Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa
The Rams would continue to build their offensive line in this scenario with the selection of Scherff, who brings prototypical size to the left tackle position at 6-5, 320 pounds.



8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9): Marcus Mariota*, QB, Oregon
Mariota was one of the nation's top quarterbacks last season, and, by returning to Oregon, he'll have the opportunity to improve upon his mechanics and accuracy and come closer to fulfilling his very high upside. He's a big-time running threat because of his speed and size combo (6-4, 211).



9. Miami Dolphins (7-9): Mario Edwards Jr.*, DE, Florida State
Edwards was one of the key contributors to the Seminoles' national-title-winning defense last season. The No. 1 recruit nationwide in 2012, Edwards has good size at 6-3, 277.



10. Cleveland Browns (from Buffalo Bills): Landon Collins*, S, Alabama
As part of the trade that allowed the Bills (projected by Football Outsiders to finish 7-9 next season) to move up from the ninth pick to the fourth pick to draft Sammy Watkins, the Browns own Buffalo's 2015 first-round pick -- in this case, a top-10 selection. Collins brings great speed and playmaking to the safety position.



11. Dallas Cowboys (7-9): Nelson Agholor*, WR, USC
Agholor is keeping up USC's tradition of talented wide receivers. At 6 feet, 185, Agholor has good speed and the ability to make defenders miss with the ball in his hands (eight total TDs).



12. Atlanta Falcons (7-9): Shilique Calhoun*, DE/OLB, Michigan State
Calhoun recorded 7.5 sacks last season on a very good Michigan State defense, and he could be one of the best defenders in the country in 2014. He has good size at 6-4, 250.



13. Detroit Lions (7-9): P.J. Williams*, CB, Florida State
Williams had an impressive 2013 campaign in a very talented Seminoles secondary, including coming up with an interception in FSU's BCS title game victory over Auburn. At 6 feet, 190, he has good size for a corner.



14. Kansas City Chiefs (7-9): Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State
Greene's teammate Kelvin Benjamin went in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft, but it was actually Greene who was the Seminoles' most prolific receiver (and, according to Winston, their most reliable). He hauled in 76 passes for 1,128 yards (both team highs).



15. Houston Texans (8-8): Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor
The Texans could be looking to draft a quarterback in the first round of next year's draft, after waiting until the fourth to take one in 2014 (Pittsburgh's Tom Savage). Six-foot-3, 230-pound Petty threw for 4,200 yards and a 32-3 TD-INT ratio in 2013.



16. Tennessee Titans (8-8): Brett Hundley*, QB, UCLA
Hundley made the smart decision by returning to UCLA for the 2014 season, as he had some improving to do with his throwing ability. But he has all the physical tools to be very good, at 6-3, 222, with good athleticism and a strong arm.



17. Baltimore Ravens (8-8): Cameron Erving, OT, Florida State
Erving has great size for the tackle position at 6-6, 320, and figures to have plenty of opportunities to impress on a Florida State offense that should once again be very prolific in 2014.



18. Chicago Bears (8-8): Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon
Grasu is one of the nation's best interior offensive linemen, having been named to the Pac-12 first team for two straight years. He should be a catalyst for the Ducks' running game this season.



19. Carolina Panthers (8-8): Andrus Peat*, OT, Stanford
Peat has excellent measurables at 6-7, 310, and he should be the anchor of a very good Stanford offensive line in 2014.



20. Arizona Cardinals (8-8): Vic Beasley*, DE/OLB, Clemson
Beasley was one of the best pass-rushers in college football last season, recording 13 sacks for the Tigers, including nine in the first six games. He's listed at 6-3, 225,



21. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7): Jalen Mills*, CB, LSU
Mills brings very good size to the cornerback position, measuring in at 6 feet, 185. He should have a lot of playmaking opportunities in the LSU secondary this season.



22. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7): Corey Robinson, OT, South Carolina
Robinson is a massive tackle prospect at 6-8, 341, who could be one of the SEC's best offensive linemen this season. He'll be blocking for a very good running back in Mike Davis.



23. New York Giants (9-7): Ramik Wilson, LB, Georgia
The SEC's leading tackler in 2013, Wilson is one of several talented players new Bulldogs defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt (who served as the Seminoles' DC last season) is inheriting. Wilson had 18 tackles in the UGA-Auburn game alone.



24. San Diego Chargers (9-7): Jaelen Strong*, WR, Arizona State
Strong is a big target (6-4, 205) who was very productive for the Sun Devils in 2013 (75 catches for 1,122 yards and 7 TDs). He's one of the Pac-12's top big-play threats.



25. San Francisco 49ers (9-7): Devonte Fields*, DE/OLB, TCU
Fields played in only three games last season, his 2013 campaign cut short by injury, but he showed off his considerable talent as a freshman when he recorded 10 sacks for the Horned Frogs.



26. Indianapolis Colts (10-6): Tre' Jackson, G, Florida State
Jackson is a huge guard prospect at 6-4, 339, who earned first-team All-ACC honors last season and has the potential to put together another very good campaign in 2014.



27. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6): Benardrick McKinney*, ILB, Mississippi State
McKinney possesses very good length for the linebacker position (he measures in at 6-5, 235), and he had a strong 2013 campaign (including a 1.5-sack game against Texas A&M and a 10-tackle game against Kentucky).



28. New England Patriots (10-6): Randy Gregory*, DE, Nebraska
Gregory recorded 10.5 sacks last season, best in the Big Ten, including a three-sack performance in the Huskers' 17-13 win over Michigan. He has good length at 6-6, 230.



29. Green Bay Packers (10-6): Eric Striker*, LB, Oklahoma
Striker is undersized at 6 feet, 219, but flashed during the Sooners' stunning Sugar Bowl win over Alabama, recording three sacks in OU's victory. He gave the Crimson Tide's tackles fits with his speed off the edge.



30. Seattle Seahawks (10-6): Todd Gurley*, RB, Georgia
Injuries limited Gurley's production this season after his 1,385-yard freshman campaign, but he still managed to produce 6.0 yards per carry and 16 total TDs. He is a powerful inside runner with breakaway speed and good lateral agility.



31. New Orleans Saints (11-5): Shane Ray*, DE/OLB, Missouri
Ray was a key part of a productive Tigers defensive line last season that also featured Kony Ealy and Michael Sam, and he appears primed for a very strong 2014 campaign. He measures up at 6-3, 245.



32. Denver Broncos (12-4): Michael Bennett*, DT, Ohio State
Six-foot-3, 285-pound Bennett recorded seven sacks in 2013 and should be a key part of a formidable Buckeyes defensive line this season.
 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>FYI: Saban was correct. Per <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a>, underclassmen will now be given 3 grades: 1st-round, 2nd-round, or neither, which equals "stay in school".</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/489846865408450560">July 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Change to draft grades for next year. Might keep more underclassmen in college.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Correction, were 5 draft grades previously: 1) As high as 1st; 2) As high as 2nd; 3) As high as 3rd; 4) Not in first 3 rds; 5) Not draftable</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/489855076681269248">July 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL manual on non-1/2 grade: "they should remain a student-athlete maturing as a potential (NFL) prospect while continuing their education."</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/489848386523111424">July 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Another change to draft grades:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>And Saban also had limitations right. Only 5 underclassmen perschool get draft grades. Additional players can apply, but board can say no.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/489850511231680512">July 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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