2014 Draft Prospects Rankings

By John Laub
John Laub

2014 Quarterback Draft Prospects

An above-average draft class this year; however, the number of teams in desperate need of a franchise signal caller may propel a few of the competitors to be selected higher than their talent and long-term potential warrant.

1. Blake Bortles UCF
2. Teddy Bridgewater Louisville
3. Johnny Manziel Texas A&M
4. Derek Carr Fresno State
5. Jimmy Garoppolo Eastern Illinois


2014 Running Back Prospects

Among the ball carriers, there is no Adrian Peterson or LaDainian Tomlinson game changer, but there is depth at the position. General mangers may wait until the third or fourth rounds to select the player who best fits their system.

1. Bishop Sankey Washington
2. Jeremy Hill LSU
3. Tre Mason Auburn
4. Ka’Deem Carey Arizona
5. Carlos Hyde Ohio State
6. Lache Seastrunk Baylor
7. Marion Grice Arizona State
8. Andre Williams Boston College
9. Terrance West Towson
10. Charles Sims West Virginia

Late Round Gems: Devonta Freeman (Florida State), James White (Wisconsin), Storm Johnson (UCF) and Kapri Bibbs (Colorado)

2014 Wide Receiver Prospects

Four outstanding game breakers adorn the top rankings in May. Receiver might be the deepest position in the draft and clubs will look to gobble up skills. In the first round of the draft, five wide outs may be selected as teams seek offensive firepower.

1. Sammy Watkins Clemson
2. Mike Evans Texas A&M
3. Kelvin Benjamin Florida State
4. Marqise Lee USC
5. Odell Beckham, Jr. LSU
6. Jordan Matthews Vanderbilt
7. Donte Moncrief (Ole Miss),
8. Brandin Cooks Oregon State
9. Allen Robinson Penn State
10. Davante Adams Fresno State

Late Round Gems: Paul Richardson Colorado, Jarvis Landry (LSU), Jared Abbrederis (Wisconsin), and Ryan Grant (Tulane)

2014 Tight End Prospects

The top players are all deserving of a first-round selection. There are plenty of teams willing to pull the trigger for tight ends who can manipulate the middle of the field and run the deep seams in the defense.

1. Eric Ebron North Carolina
2. Jace Amaro Texas Tech
3. Austin Seferian-Jenkins Washington
4. C.J. Fiedorowicz Iowa
5. Arthur Lynch Georgia