2014 NFL Mock Draft: Latest Stock Report for Each 1st-Round Prospect

Final stock reports continue to fly in, as the 2014 NFL draft remains just a few days away.

These reports give fans a glimpse at how the action may unfold on draft day, or at least some semblance of a glimpse considering the motive behind it may not be so pristine.

We're in the thick of smokescreen season, so take any and all info with a grain of salt. Let's take a look at how each NFL team should act based on an accumulation of stock.

1. Houston Texans: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville

What's that? Teddy Bridgewater's stock has fallen the hardest of all during the process?

Supposedly.

Look, Bridgewater hits the nail on the head about his stock, as he told Trey Wingo on ESPN, via Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith:

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It’s simple: The Pro Day. Put on the game tape. The game tape speaks volumes because I’m in live action, I’m out there making reads, going through progressions, redirection protection, signaling hot routes, getting the offense in and out of the right play. Looking at those things, I think those things outweigh the Pro Day.

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The man has a point, and it's one Houston better digest. Bridgewater can win now and still has plenty of untapped potential. Those two don't come together often at the most important position of all. 

2. St. Louis Rams (via Washington Redskins): Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson

Perhaps the only player in the draft who has not had his stock majorly impacted, Sammy Watkins is clearly an elite prospect and will be one of the first players off the board.

St. Louis has plenty of ways it could go at No. 2 overall, but with two first-round picks and a sluggish quarterback under center, another outstanding prospect is the way to go.

Conventional wisdom says offensive tackle is the pick here, but the value seems a tad off.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina

Per Peter King of MMQB and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the latest updates say Jadeveon Clowney won't go No. 1 overall:

That may prove to be a smokescreen, but brave mockers have kept Clowney out of the No. 1 slot for schematic reasons.

It's the same justification now, but there's no chance Clowney gets past Jacksonville. The Jaguars need something to excite fans and boost the entire defensive unit. Clowney can do just that right away.

4. Cleveland Browns: Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M

There has been a ton of white noise surrounding Johnny Manziel this offseason, but he has rather consistently remained one of the top quarterbacks in an overall iffy class.

The most popular destination for Manziel has been Cleveland, a fit that makes entirely too much sense.

There's a quarterback curse in Cleveland, Manziel has a game that may very well translate to the pros in a great manner and he'll get to work with the man who got the most out of Robert Griffin III.

It makes too much sense.

5. Oakland Raiders: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn

ESPN's Todd McShay wrote it best on Greg Robinson, one of the top 11 prospects he has graded in the past five years (subscription required):

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Robinson is the most dominant offensive lineman at the point of attack that I've ever evaluated, and I gave him one of the highest grades I've ever given an O-lineman. He has elite size, strength, length and power. He has some mechanical work to do as a pass protector, but he has very good change-of-direction skills for his size.

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That sort of prospect, one who is strong and certainly elite once developed, is the perfect fit in Oakland. The Raiders aren't close to contention, but when they are, Robinson may be just realizing his potential.

6. Atlanta Falcons: Khalil Mack, DE/OLB, Buffalo

Khalil Mack has been floated as the No. 1 overall pick and back in this extensive process, but one aspect remains the same regardless—he's a versatile, coveted prospect.

There may be no better home for Mack than in Atlanta. He'll function as the missing piece and the face of a unit. The shape-shifting defense will find uses for his supreme talent in multiple schematic looks, making him one of the biggest impact players of the class.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M

Want to know one of the draft's fastest risers now that the process is in crunch time? Mike Evans. Per CBS Sports' Dane Brugler, he may even be considered in the top four:

The reality is Evans is a better fit a tad later, as some teams won't want to waste an early pick at such a deep position.

Tampa Bay knows better than to pass thanks to wideout Vincent Jackson. Evans is similar in a number of ways and gives whichever quarterback lines up under center sure hands and another big target to move the chains.

8. Minnesota Vikings: Blake Bortles, QB, UCF

The latest talk on Blake Bortles? His best fit is in Minnesota, per Chris Tomasson of The Pioneer Press.

Smart mockers have had Bortles there for a while. The UCF product is more of a long-term pick considering he isn't as pro ready as some of his brethren, but his ceiling is immense. 

That's perfect in Minnesota, where Matt Cassel can start while Bortles learns.

9. Buffalo Bills: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina 

One constant throughout the process has hailed Eric Ebron as the top tight end.

It's a combination of two factors, one being Ebron's tantalizing skill set and the other being the overall quality of the class.

Buffalo has no issue taking Ebron so high in a weird value-need slot, as his body of work is ideal in tandem with sophomore quarterback EJ Manuel.

10. Detroit Lions: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State

There is not one person out there who has been able to properly figure out this year's cornerback class, but Darqueze Dennard's name has consistently been near the top.

Dennard has a pro-ready game thanks to his physicality at the line of scrimmage and great skill in man coverage.

He will not necessarily have to play every down as a rookie, but the ability is certainly there. An elite pass rush will keep him in coverage for suitable amounts of time while he adapts.

11. Tennessee Titans: Anthony Barr, DE/OLB, UCLA

No better stock report on Anthony Barr exists than a recent one by NFL Network's Gil Brandt:

It is very easy to think Barr won't come off the board until late in the first round, but teams such as Tennessee will have a hard time passing on his pass-rushing skills.

Barr is very raw, but the natural talent and ceiling override such factors. Tennessee's new scheme gets a major building block and boost in some regards.

12. New York Giants: Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M

Despite impressive pedigree and a scary-consistent game that makes him the safest pick of the class overall, Jake Matthews' stock has been all over the place.

There was a time Matthews was considered the top overall pick, but New York won't complain that he has fallen.

Matthews is a bona fide stud who makes the life of Eli Manning easier and helps to keep him upright and mitigate turnovers.

13. St. Louis Rams: Ha'Sean "Ha Ha" Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama

Safety is a lot like the corner class in that things are difficult to discern, although Ha'Sean "Ha Ha" Clinton-Dix is the prospect most listed as the best in this year's group.

Clinton-Dix is a rangy player who can come in next to T.J. McDonald in St. Louis and provide a massive upgrade while also functioning as the missing piece to an overall strong unit.

That's a major value and wins for the Rams.

14. Chicago Bears: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh

The praise continues to pour in for Aaron Donald, per Rapoport:

It is quite the chore to get a read on how the NFL truly feels about Donald, but there has been one constant throughout—he makes a ton of sense in Chicago. 

The Bears just lost Henry Melton and need an interior presence to complement Jared Allen. Donald's pass-rushing skills are bar none at his position this year, so mission accomplished.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State

Veteran Pittsburgh cornerback Ike Taylor suggests the team will roll with a cornerback in the first round, per Alan Robinson of TribLive.com:

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Asked about the upcoming draft, Taylor said he thinks the Steelers will go for a cornerback in the first round — Bradley Roby, Darqueze Dennard or Justin Gilbert are the most-likely targets—then grab Clemson wide receiver Martavis Bryant (above) in a later round—which would probably be the second round.

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It's a move that has been obvious for quite some time as Taylor and his cohorts are aging fast.

Justin Gilbert is another name who has been in contention for best in class, and his landing in Pittsburgh is great in that he won't have to contribute right away.

16. Dallas Cowboys: Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri

The defense in Dallas is a mess, so it only makes sense that the Cowboys go out and grab interior players in an effort to create a ripple effect on the rest of the unit.

Kony Ealy solves a lot of issues. Stout against the run as an edge rusher and as an interior rusher on passing downs, the Missouri product has an overall game that gives Dallas a bang for its buck in the first round.

While no DeMarcus Ware, Ealy is the best value the Cowboys can snag.

17. Baltimore Ravens: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan

Taylor Lewan has suddenly seen his stock skyrocket back up as the draft looms:

It makes sense to some degree. Lewan was one of the college game's most physically dominant players, a trait that won't get him by in the NFL but will sustain him until he can refine his technique.

Baltimore seems a suitable landing spot for Lewan. He can start on the edge in tandem with Eugene Monroe and develop in a strong environment.

18. New York Jets: Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Kyle Fuller has been consistently hailed as one of the top all-around corners in the class thanks to his physicality against the run and ability in coverages.

Fuller won't get past the New York Jets, as Rex Ryan needs to quickly upgrade his secondary or risk losing his job.

Offensive weapons can wait given the board and depth of the class. Fuller is that rare rookie starter in the secondary who can have a positive impact right away.

19. Miami Dolphins: Zack Martin, OT/OG, Notre Dame

Thanks to alarming versatility, Zack Martin has remained steady in the stock department for the duration of the process:

He's a painfully obvious fit in Miami as the Dolphins look to rebuild the league's worst unit from a year ago.

Martin can fill whatever hole the Dolphins have by the time the regular season rolls around, an element of versatility that is of the utmost importance in Miami.

20. Arizona Cardinals: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State

The stock report for Derek Carr has been very quietly on the rise for most of the process.

Carr had inflated numbers at Fresno State in a quarterback-friendly offense, but the pedigree, arm and overall skill set of a franchise quarterback is there.

Arizona coach Bruce Arians understands all of the above and has no issue potentially landing a long-term solution under center when Carson Palmer moves on, but in the meantime he can mentor Carr.

21. Green Bay Packers: C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama

The Green Bay Packers have a wealth of options in the first round, but it's going to be hard to pass on C.J. Mosley.

There isn't a soul who would dare suggest Mosley is not the best in class at his position, a detail the Packers surely understand.

A rangy sideline-to-sideline enforcer, Mosley is one of the draft's surest bets and pro-ready players. He'll make a noticeable impact in Green Bay.

22. Philadelphia Eagles: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville

It is readily apparent that Calvin Pryor has taken a backseat to Clinton-Dix at this point, but he remains a first-round talent.

There are flaws, but Pryor's overall game is pro-ready and certainly has room to grow. No front office understands this better than Philadelphia, a franchise that seriously needs a sound piece next to Malcolm Jenkins.

While he will be far from perfect, Pryor is an upgrade with great upside.

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Marqise Lee, WR, USC

Opinions have been split on USC product Marqise Lee since the day the collegiate regular season ended. 

Lee scares some because he had drop and injury woes last year, not to mention he was also held back by a miserable program. 

It all works out in the end as Lee can end up with Andy Reid, who will best know how to utilize him across from Dwayne Bowe. As long as Lee can consistently reel in the football and sometimes break a big play, he'll work out just fine as a pro.

24. Cincinnati Bengals: Jason Verrett, CB, TCU

The Cincinnati Bengals can have an eye on the future at No. 24 overall and grab Jason Verrett, a pro-ready corner who plays big in all facets of the game.

Verrett would not have a wealth of issues starting right away, but in Cincinnati he gets buried on the depth chart for the time being. This allows him to develop before taking over, which is a smart play by an organization that's in win-now mode and intends to make sure it stays that way.

25. San Diego Chargers: Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame

The latest verdict on Louis Nix? He's falling for no reason, as health played a factor last season, per ESPN's Kevin Weidl:

Nix is the best 3-4 nose tackle in the draft, a caveat the San Diego Chargers surely understand.

It's not often a playoff team has a top need filled with the best prospect, so expect San Diego to run to the podium in this scenario.

26. Cleveland Browns (via Indianapolis Colts): Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU

Let the run on wideouts officially begin.

Odell Beckham Jr.'s stock has been on the rise for the past month, with teams apparently beginning to understand that he is one of the best playmakers in the class thanks to elite speed in all facets, including special teams.

Cleveland loves to get an elite prospect with its second pick in the round to complement a new franchise signal-caller. Beckham lines up across from Josh Gordon and makes a major splash.

27. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State

Rob Ryan already touts one of the NFL's best defenses, but the rich get richer in New Orleans with Ryan Shazier.

The Ohio State product is a versatile linebacker who can blitz, hold up in coverage well thanks to elite speed and instincts or shut down the run.

That versatility is coveted in Ryan's amoeba defense, so Shazier lands in the perfect situation.

28. Carolina Panthers: Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State 

It's simply a perfect match, no? Carolina may think so, as Yahoo! Sports' Rand Getlin observes:

One of the most physical receivers in the class, Cam Newton gets a great target in Allen Robinson.

Robinson moves the chains with consistency and is a major presence down near the goal line. Near the end of the first round, he's a great value for a team that needs multiple wideouts this year.

29. New England Patriots: Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech

Jace Amaro's stock has remained steady for most of the process, which makes sense.

Amaro is a bit of a tweener prospect in that he can play tight end or wideout. Regardless of where he lines up, Amaro absorbs most anything thrown his way.

Jace, meet Tom.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State

Brandin Cooks is one of the draft's more explosive players. While the value may not be perfect in the first round, it makes sense that San Francisco pulls the trigger to round out its receiving corps.

Cooks is an elite slot-receiver prospect who upgrades the 49ers' passing attack immensely. While defenses are focused on Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin, Cooks can streak down the field and create big-play opportunities.

31. Denver Broncos: Kyle Van Noy, OLD, BYU

Kyle Van Noy has very quietly remained in the conversation for the first round thanks to his sound overall skill set as a pass-rushing threat.

That's what the doctor ordered for Denver, a team that looked lost at linebacker last season. Van Noy helps to mitigate some of those issues as a consistent force on passing downs, which opposing teams will be doing a lot of next season against the Broncos.

32. Seattle Seahawks: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State

Kelvin Benjamin's stock has been on the steady decline since teams had the chance to go back over his film.

Drops are assuredly an issue, but Seattle is in a position of luxury and does not mind taking a gamble on a physical monster with tremendous upside.

Worst-case scenario, Benjamin creates a major play deep every now and then for a run-first offense.

Note: All free-agency signing info courtesy of ESPN. All height/weight information courtesy of NFL.com.