Texas Football 2014 NFL Draft Tracker, Analysis and Results
Texas suffered through a down season in 2013, but the Longhorns should still have plenty of representation in the 2014 NFL draft.
Starting with defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat, a likely early-round selection, Texas could have as many as six players selected in the three-day draft, which begins Thursday night and runs through Saturday at New York's Radio City Music Hall.ย
Here is a look at the former Longhorns who expect to hear their names called in the seven-round draft, with analysis, stats and projections.ย
Quotes for this article were obtained from a recentย conference callย with ESPN's Mel Kiper.
CB Carrington Byndom
1 of 6
Matt Miller Draft Projection: Seventhย round, No. 252 overall to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Height:ย 6โ0โ
Weight:ย 180 lbs
Stat line:ย 55 tackles, six passes defended.
Analysis
Byndom overcame a slight frame to become a productive cornerback in the Big 12. He has excellent agility and hand-eye coordination, as well as speed and a fluid motion.
WR Mike Davis
2 of 6
Matt Miller Draft Projection: ย Fifthย round, No. 158 overall to the Dallas Cowboys.
Height:ย 6โ0โย
Weight:ย 197 lbs
Stat line:ย 51 receptions, 727 yards, eight touchdowns.
Analysis
Davis is a solidly built player with good size and a very athletic frame. He is capable of making circus catches and is a deep threat who can pick up big yards in a flash. However, he is not the fastest player and is not a great route runner or blocker. He has poor body language and is also easily moved by defensive backs. He does not have consistent play or good hands.
K Anthony Fera
3 of 6
Matt Miller Draft Projection:ย Undrafted.
Height:ย 6โ1โ
Weight:ย 211 lbs
Stat line:ย Made 20 of 22 field goals, 45 of 46 extra points and averaged 40.7 yards per boot as a punter. ย
Analysis
Fera is a versatile player who finished his career at Texas following Penn Stateโs Jerry Sandusky scandal. He is an accurate kicker who was automatic from 40 yards in and had 50-yard range. He has an average leg as a kickoff specialist.ย
What the Scouts Are Saying
"He could be a late-round possibility.โ โ Mel Kiper, ESPN.
OG Donald Hawkins
4 of 6
Matt Miller Draft Projection: Seventhย round, No. 216 overall to the Houston Texans
Height:ย 6โ5โ
Weight:ย 310 lbs
Stat line:ย A two-year starter at tackle for Texas after beginning his career in junior college.ย
Analysis
Hawkins has good quickness and solid feet, is comfortable both pulling and blocking and has excellent athleticism. However, he can get caught off-balance and is too aggressive sometimes. His game has room for overall polish.
DE Jackson Jeffcoat
5 of 6
Matt Miller Draft Projection: Thirdย round, No. 78 overall to Dallas Cowboys.
Height:ย 6โ3โ
Weight:ย 247 lbs
Stat line:ย 82 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 13 sacks. First-team All-American and winner of Ted Hendricks Award for nationโs top defensive end.
Analysis
Jeffcoat is a very productive player who has excellent quickness and can move blockers with his hands. He is a student of the game and could fit in as a defensive end or rush linebacker. He must improve against the run, get stronger and improve against double-teams. He needs to be more consistent down-to-down.ย
What the Scouts Are Saying
โHe has that burst off the edge that you want in a pass rusher in this pass-happy NFL where pass rushers are needed.โ Mel Kiper, ESPN.
DT Chris Whaley
6 of 6
Matt Miller Draft Projection:ย Undrafted.
Height:ย 6โ3โ
Weight:ย 269 lbs
Stat line:23 tackles, two sacks, one interception, two defensive touchdowns.
Analysis
A converted tailback, he is coming off knee surgery that ended his senior season after nine games. Whaley is an athletic player with good feet and is a disruptive force, but he is not the fastest player and needs to gain strength and work better with his hands and against double teams. He is a raw player who could be a project for a team willing to work with him and develop his skills.
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