My Top 5 Prediction for the 2014 NFL Draft Version 2.0

I posted my previous top 5 prediction back on February 17th with the following prediction:

Pick 1- Houston Texans

Pick: Blake Bortles, Quarterback UCF

Pick 2- St. Louis Rams

Pick: Greg Robinson, OT Auburn

Pick 3- Jacksonville Jaguars

Pick: Johnny Manziel, Quarterback Texas A&M

Pick 4- Cleveland Browns

Pick: Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback Louisville

Pick 5- Oakland Raiders

Pick: Sammy Watkins, WR Clemson

Since I posted that prediction the Texans traded Matt Schaub away which would indicate to me that they are looking at a quarterback with the top pick.  Schaub was traded to the Raiders who I did not predict drafting a quarterback and I feel the Raiders will not take on in the first round.

The Browns cut ties with Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell leaving Hoyer as most likely to start there in 2014.  According to a report by Mary Kay Cabot on www.cleveland.com GM Ray Farmer may not necessarily take a quarterback at number 4.

The Rams re-signed offensive lineman Rodger Saffold so they could go elsewhere in the draft at number 2.

So here is my new prediction:

Pick 1- Houston Texans

Pick: Blake Bortles, Quarterback UCF

Matt Schaub is gone, and I do not think Fitzpatrick is the answer at all so it makes sense to go with a quarterback here.  The Texans already have Andre Johnson to throw the ball to and they have Arian Foster to pound the ball so to have those kind of players on an offense will help a rookie quarterback.  

Pick 2- St. Louis Rams

Pick: Sammy Watkins, WR Clemson 

With the Rams re-signing of Rodger Saffold I think they will look to address offensive weapons first not.  Sammy Watkins is that answer to me, he could be molded into a number 1 guy while the Rams groom Tavon Austin to be a slot receiver and special teams return man.  Sam Bradford needs more help especially with an un-experienced backfield.

Pick 3- Jacksonville Jaguars

Pick: Johnny Manziel, Quarterback Texas A&M

The Jaguars may not get Maurice Jones-Drew back but they brought back Chad Henne who could start until the Jaguars are ready to put Manziel out there.  Manziel still makes a lot of sense for this team, his ability to throw well and run will bring excitement to this franchise and add a spark on offense.

Pick 4- Cleveland Browns

Pick: Jadeveon Clowney, DE South Carolina 

As mentioned about the Browns GM Ray Farmer is not necessarily going to take a quarteback here, they also own the 26th pick from the Colts via the trade that sent Trent Richardson to the Colts.  So the Browns could take Derek Carr with that later pick meaning they take Jadeveon Clowney here.  They added Donte Whitner at the safety position and they have Joe Haden at corner back so here is their chance to beef up the defense some more.  Clowney makes a lot of sense here.

Pick 5- Oakland Raiders

Pick: Greg Robinson, OT Auburn

Sammy Watkins is not available and they Raiders did sign receiver James Jones, they also traded for Matt Schaub and added veterans on defense.  So it is the time to now solidify that offensive line to help protect Schaub and help out in the run game.  

Notes:

I took Bridgewater out of the top 5 because it seems that his pro-day hurt him, and with the Browns not sold on a QB at the number 4 spot he could fall down in the draft but probably only to number 8 where the Minnesota Vikings pick.