National Football League (NFL) draft expert Mel Kiper, Jr. predicts Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel will be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft in April.
Kiper’s first mock draft shows the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner being taken first overall by the Houston Texans, who saw inconsistent play last year from starter Matt Schaub and backup Case Keenum.
Another Aggie, offensive tackle Jake Matthews, is No. 2 (St. Louis Rams) on Kiper’s list – followed by University of South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney at No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles at No. 4 (Cleveland Browns).
Clemson University wide receiver Sammy Watkins is listed at No. 5 (Oakland Raiders).
Frankly we’re surprised to see Manziel at No. 1. Don’t get us wrong: He was the most instinctive, electrifying player in all of college football two years running – but can he duplicate that sort of success at the next level?
And more importantly does he have an NFL-caliber arm?
And what about all those questions about his maturity?
Hmmmm … maybe our erstwhile columnist Brant Branham (a huge Johnny Football fan) will weigh in on Kiper’s first mock draft, but we think Johnny Football at No. 1 is a stretch.
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Here’s to Clowney going to Cleveland.
Playing in the NFL is playing in the NFL. Cleveland will be just fine if that is how it works out. He can talk to former Browns draftee James Davis for tips on how not to suck ass in the NFL.
Gimme a High 5 for the that one, Squish.
I’m sure he would advise him not to let a LB hit you in full pads when you have on shorts and a jersey and no pads. Unfortunate hazing incident that cost that kid a career.
(for those that don’t get it, check out the story of the Clemson player and the hooker. Squishy was the hooker) I know you say the other article, wonder why you didn’t comment one that one? Your bashing of this man due to your jealousy of him really is funny, as well as pathetic. Thanks for proving me right all this time there JV. Now go find your next John for $20.
and yes that was supposed to say “saw the other article”
If the Raiders can find a consistent QB, Sammy Watkins and Jacoby Ford lined up at as wideouts will be sweeeeet.
Somewhere Al Davis is smiling.
Trivia Question ;
What is the middle name of current Raiders owner Mark Davis (Al’s son)?
Why?
Asshole Junior?
He has no middle name. You’ll have to educate us as to why …
Clark.
As in General Mark Clark, who was Commandant of the Citadel when Al Davis was an assistant football coach there in the 1950s!
Manziel could put on 30 pounds but he can’t wear 4 inch heels. Kiper is trollling.
Blake Bortles a better year than Johnny Football. He’s bigger and looks more like an NFL quarterback than Manziel. I’ll be interested in both of their careers. Heisman trophies are no indicator of NFL success.
“The hit herd around the world”
Was that the “explosion” from the Clemson football player in the back of your throat?