ROUND 1

Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida – 1st Round (3rd overall) – Jacksonville Jaguars

When you’re one of the worst teams in the NFL you have to begin the rebuilding somewhere and drafting a local QB who just so happens to be the best QB in this draft was a good start. Bortles was the only QB in this draft that has the ability to lead an organization from where Jacksonville is right now to a perennial playoff contender. That is not to say he will do it, but there wasn’t another QB in this class that could save a franchise. He will hold the clipboard behind Chad Henne for at least half of 2014.

Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson – 1st Round (4th overall) – Buffalo Bills

Going to Buffalo obviously isn’t an ideal landing spot for a WR but Watkins is as can’t miss as it gets. He will give E.J. Manuel at legitimate every down target to move the chains, which is huge for the success of this Bills offense. Watkins fantasy upside might not be that of a true #1 this year but he will make a significant impact in 2014.

Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M – 1st Round (7th overall) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Evans has the size and speed to be a legitimate threat at the NFL level. He should line up opposite Vincent Jackson a lot in his rookie season and thus should see plenty of single coverage. The Bucs aren’t going to be a prolific passing team under Lovie Smith, so curb your expectations on Evans in his rookie season.

Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina – 1st Round (10th overall) – Detroit Lions

Ebron gives the Lions yet another big target in the passing game. Ebron has the speed to get up field quickly and the hands to snatch anything in his vicinity. He is a very natural athlete who will win jump balls. He’ll have to work on his blocking skills quite a bit at the next level if he wants to stay on the field ahead of Brandon Pettigrew and Joseph Fauria.

Odell Beckham, WR, LSU – 1st Round (12th overall) – New York Giants

I have no idea what the Giants were thinking by taking Beckham this early. Beckham will give Eli Manning another weapon in the passing game, but if Eli doesn’t have enough time to deliver the football, it won’t matter. New offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo envisions Beckham as his Randall Cobb playmaker in New York but with Mario Manningham, Jerrel Jernigan and Ruben Randle already in place, it could be hard for Beckham to beat out these more established options.

Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon St. – 1st Round (20th overall) – New Orleans Saints

Cooks literally couldn’t have landed in a better spot here. I don’t make a habit out of drafting gimmick players, so Cooks won’t be very high on my rankings this coming season. But, he does have quite a bit of upside here playing alongside Drew Brees, Marques Colston and Kenny Stills. He’ll learn how to get open in space and catch the ball in stride while playing for New Orleans. I love him as a dynasty play in fantasy.

, QB, Texas A&M – 1st Round (22nd overall) – Cleveland Browns

Johnny Manziel is a polarizing figure and was a hell of a college QB. But his game doesn’t translate to the NFL. Running around like a wild man and bouncing off would be tacklers just isn’t going to happen when playing against the big boys. His lack of focus and dedication to his craft is obviously a huge problem. He could go down in history as one of the biggest first round busts ever.

Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida St. – 1st Round (28th overall) – Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton finally gets a big-bodied WR to help him move the chains. Benjamin doesn’t have the speed to get downfield but will be an important fixture in this offense and a huge asset to Cam Newton. He is the only Carolina WR worth anything in fantasy football this year.

Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville – 1st Round (32nd overall) – Minnesota Vikings

I want Bridgewater to do well but I am very skeptical if he will last in the NFL. He makes so many bad throws that he could embarrass himself terribly if he doesn’t clean it up quick. Ideally the Vikings found the guy who will hand the ball off to Adrian Peterson and deliver it to Cordarrelle Patterson but Bridgewater still has a long way to go.

ROUND 2

Derek Carr, QB, Fresno St – 2nd Round (36th overall) – Oakland Raiders

David Carr is an all around solid QB who will have a long career in the league. While he doesn’t possess any elite skill, he plays the position very well and can make all of the throws. He is a very mature player compared to fellow draftees and this will help him immensely in Oakland. This is a very un-Raider like pick because of the wholesome makeup and approach Carr brings to the table. He will be ready to take the reigns as the Raiders starting QB full time in 2015 and will likely get a look in the second half of 2014 as well.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington – 2nd Round (38th overall) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This was a very odd pick for the Bucs in the second round. Not only is Seferian-Jenkins coming off of a stress fracture in his foot that was revealed at the scouting combine, but he also is very immature and has a DUI arrest on his record from just one year ago. He has the size and hands to play at a high level but with Tim Wright, Brandon Myers and Tom Crabtree already in the building, Austin Seferian-Jenkins may be hard pressed for playing time in 2014.

Marqise Lee, WR, USC – 2nd Round (39th overall) – Jacksonville Jaguars

Once considered a potential top 10 pick, Lee dropped in the draft due to concerns about his size and durability. Lee is the prototype great college receiver who can run sloppy routes and is never asked to break a tackle after the catch. Without great size or speed, Lee’s best chance at NFL impact will come as a slot receiver, in which he’ll be asked to catch the ball in traffic. This along with the Jaguars current QB situation leave Lee as nothing more than a late round flier in re-draft leagues this year.

Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt – 2nd Round (42nd overall) – Philadelphia Eagles

Matthews is a very polished WR who is going to fit in well with the Eagles high-octane offense. He is exactly what Chip Kelly and company needed in a big-bodied sure handed receiver. Which is to say he is the polar opposite of DeSean Jackson. The cousin of Jerry Rice is going to do very well in Philadelphia right from the start.

Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado – 2nd Round (45th overall) – Seattle Seahawks

The replacement for Golden Tate is yet another pure speed player with no bulk to him whatsoever. Although the Seahawks have gotten away with only having to throw the ball 20 times per game over the last two seasons, this luxury will almost certainly stop very soon. You cannot survive in today’s NFL with nothing but small speedy WRs and the Seahawks will learn this the hard way. Richardson will make some big plays down the field for sure but will provide nothing in terms of consistency for fantasy owners.

Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech – 2nd Round (49th overall) – New York Jets

Another Johnny Manziel weapon becomes a high pick in the NFL Draft. Amaro was a combine standout and is a versatile weapon in the passing game. The Jets have done a very good job at adding weapons to their offense this offseason and Amaro could be in line to see the lion’s share at the TE position in 2014.

Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame – 2nd Round (52nd overall) – Arizona Cardinals

One of the better all around TEs in the draft, Niklas will have every opportunity to start from day one. He can hold his own in the blocking game as well as stretch the middle of the field in the passing game. It’s a nice fit for the Cardinals and for Niklas and I am sure Bruce Arians will have some great routes planned for Niklas to become a weapon for the Cardinals right away.

Davante Adams, WR, Fresno St. – 2nd Round (53rd overall) – Green Bay Packers

Some may suggest that Adams is a replacement for James Jones, but that would be inaccurate. Adams is most like insurance for Randall Cobb who has been injury prone and in the last year of his rookie contract. If he can catch on to the Green Bay offense quickly, Adams could make a big impact in fantasy football in 2014.

Bishop Sankey, RB, Washington – 2nd Round (54th overall) – Tennessee Titans

Sankey was the top RB on my board going into the draft and thus the Titans got an absolute steal here. He is one of the few full-time RBs in this draft as he has plenty of speed and tackle breaking ability to carry a full load. He most likely will begin the season as the “lightning” half of a “thunder & lightning” duo with Shonn Greene. I am expecting a 1,000 yard season from him in his rookie campaign and thus he will be high on my sleeper list this fall.

Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU – 2nd Round (55th overall) – Cincinnati Bengals

As if you needed more reasons as to why Giovanni Bernard will never be a full time NFL RB, here you go. Hill is a between the tackles smasher who will get the short yardage carries in Cincinnati. This selection probably means the end of BenJarvus Green-Ellis in a Bengals uniform.

Cody Latimer, WR, Indians – 2nd Round (56th overall) – Denver Broncos

The rich get richer here in Denver, as Latimer will be yet another weapon at Peyton Manning’s disposal. The key to his success is getting into camp and working as much as possible with Manning in order to get the offense and the audibles down quickly. If he struggles with the playbook or shows a bad work ethic in Denver, he could be a gameday inactive. Latimer is a boom or bust pick in fantasy football in 2014.

Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio St. – 2nd Round (57th overall) – San Francisco 49ers

Hyde is a big strong RB who can move a pile and also has enough speed to get to the edge. He is a perfect fit for the 49ers system, as he can also catch the ball well out of the backfield. There is little question now about Frank Gore’s future in San Francisco. It’s just a matter of whether Gore is cut before this season or next. Whatever that outcome is and despite the presence of LaMichael James & Marcus Lattimore, Carlos Hyde is the future RB for the 49ers.

, WR, Penn St. – 2nd Round (61st overall) – Jacksonville Jaguars

I love this pick for the Jags. Earlier in round two they took USC WR Marqise Lee, who is more of a slot guy, but Robinson is the guy who can possess the football for this Jags offense. Robinson is a chain mover with the proper size/speed/work ethic to be highly effective in the NFL. The Jaguars are starting to put together a legitimate WR corps despite admitting the end of the Justin Blackmon era in Jacksonville. Robinson may need a year to become a better route runner, but in time he, Lee and Cecil Shorts will form a nice trio of options for Blake Bortles.

Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois – 2nd Round (62nd overall) New England Patriots

There is a lot of Tony Romo in Jimmy Garoppolo and he will need time to develop before he is ready to lead an NFL franchise. Lucky for him, he walks into a pretty great situation here in New England as the Patriots obviously are looking toward the future with this selection. I know that dynasty leagues are going to go nuts for him hoping that in two years they will have the next Tom Brady, but I urge you to be cautious. It is far more likely that in three years you could have the next Matt Cassel and that just isn’t worth a roster spot in shallower dynasty leagues.

Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU – 2nd Round (63rd overall) – Miami Dolphins

Landry is no different than Odell Beckham and thus I just don’t like his fantasy future. It’s nice to give Ryan Tannehill weapons, but they all seem to be diminutive speed receivers, which are far too inconsistent. As much as I don’t like this pick, at least it wasn’t the 12th overall pick.

ROUND 3

C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa – 3rd Round (65th overall) – Houston Texans

More of a blocker than an impact fantasy guy, but can still get upfield and catch the football. The Texans were in need of a guy who can actually help out in the run game and Fiedorowicz is that guy.

Charles Sims, RB, West Virginia – 3rd Round (69th overall) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This was a very interesting selection considering the new coaching regime in Tampa and Doug Martin coming back from a torn labrum. Sims is a great pass catcher out of the backfield and is underrated as a between the tackle slasher. Sims is going to push Doug Martin, which is good for the Bucs but terrible news for fantasy owners. I would consider Charles Sims a must handcuff for Martin at this time.

Tre Mason, RB, Auburn – 3rd Round (75th overall) – St. Louis Rams

The Rams acquire their passing down RB and complement for Zac Stacy. Mason isn’t a threat to steal any of Stacy’s fantasy value however as he is too small to be anything more than a passing down or gimmick type player. Tre Mason’s presence could actually hurt Tavon Austin’s value more than it does Zac Stacy’s.

Josh Huff, WR, Oregon – 3rd Round (86th overall) – Philadelphia Eagles

This was a pure Chip Kelly selection and more of a favor to Huff than an actual football pick. Huff had a very rough upbringing and has had all sorts of trouble while at Oregon. He will get an opportunity to compete for the Eagles slot receiver job, but most likely will have to earn his stripes as a special teams player.

Donte Moncrief, WR, Mississippi – 3rd Round (90th overall) – Indianapolis Colts

I absolutely loved Donte Moncrief coming into the draft and love him even more now that he is in Indianapolis with Andrew Luck. Moncrief has got everything going for him. He is a big, strong, fast, athletic receiver with good hands and solid work ethic. He will have the opportunity to learn from one of the true professionals at the position in Reggie Wayne and has only the brittle Hakeem Nicks standing in his way. He will be on every one of my sleeper WR lists that I do this summer.

John Brown, WR, Pittsburgh St. – 3rd Round (91st overall) – Arizona Cardinals

John Brown is the fastest WR in the NFL Draft this year. The problem is that speed is his only attribute. He is very small (5’10”), rail thin (175 lbs) and has the tiniest hands in the NFL (8.5 inches). I do not see him making a big enough impact at the NFL level to even consider him for fantasy purposes.

Terrance West, RB, Towson – 3rd Round (94th overall) – Cleveland Browns

West is a small school kid that runs with a lot of determination. He is more powerful than he appears and can make defenders miss with impressive feet and hip wiggle. He landed in a perfect spot here in Cleveland, as he is a zone runner coming into one of the better zone blocking systems in the NFL. With the health history of Ben Tate, West should be a player everybody keeps their eyes on this summer.

Jerick McKinnon, RB, Georgia Southern – 3rd Round (96th overall) – Minnesota Vikings

McKinnon is a crazy good athlete but where he fits in Minnesota is puzzling. I think his official position will be OW (offensive weapon), which fantasy owners know has worked out great for the likes of Dexter McCluster and Denard Robinson.

Dri Archer, RB, Kent St. – 3rd Round (97th overall) – Pittsburgh Steelers

Archer has no chance of being an effective RB in the NFL. He is just too little and would never hold up given 12+ touches per game. The Steelers obviously will try and use him in a Darren Sproles type of role but that never works out. Remind yourself what the Rams thought they would do with Tavon Austin last season and stay the hell away.

Richard Rodgers, TE, California – 3rd Round (98th overall) – Green Bay Packers

The Packers finally find their replacement for JerMichael Finley and it turns out that he is a spitting image of him. Rodgers is big and athletic but is constantly injured and has had issues with his weight as well. Makes you wonder if the Packers have “drama” as a must have characteristic for TEs?

Crockett Gilmore, TE, Colorado St. – 3rd Round (99th overall) – Baltimore Ravens

Gilmore is a better athlete than football player. He joins a TE trio that includes Dennis Pitta and Owen Daniels and thus is a fantasy non-factor. I don’t understand this selection whatsoever. Maybe the Ravens are trying to develop a blocking option at the position.

ROUND 4

, RB, Florida St. – 4th Round (103rd) – Atlanta Falcons

Undersized RB who could wind up getting more carries in Atlanta than Steven Jackson this season. For a smallish RB, he is surprisingly tough between the tackles. Unfortunately he doesn’t possess the top end speed he’d need to be a constant impact. It’s an intriguing situation, but Freeman has a relatively low ceiling as a fantasy player.

Jalen Saunders, WR, Oklahoma – 4th Round (104th overall) New York Jets

I don’t see Saunders making any kind of fantasy impact whatsoever. He was likely taken to be a return specialist in New York. He has some attitude issues as well after having left Fresno St. because he wasn’t being used properly. I doubt that he likes the role he’ll have with the Jets.

Bruce Ellington, WR, South Carolina – 4th Round (106th overall) – San Francisco 49ers

A smallish slot receiver, Ellington is the cousin of Cardinals RB Andre Ellington. The 49ers will likely use Ellington as a fourth or fifth WR and return man. He has little to no fantasy value whatsoever, especially after the 49ers acquired Stevie Johnson.

Andre Williams, RB, Boston College – 4th Round (113th overall) – New York Giants

The Giants have a hard-on for big, bruising running backs and they acquired another one here in the fourth round. He is a productive between the tackles runner but offers little else. He doesn’t catch the football out of the backfield and many question his desire to play football long term.

Shaq Evans, WR, UCLA – 4th Round (115th overall) – New York Jets

The Jets have completely renovated their WR corps this offseason and Evans could be quite productive if this offense pans out. He profiles as a Golden Tate/Nate Burleson type who could end up with an Emmanuel Sanders type contract in a few years. Evans must be willing to put in the work and stay focused on the field, something that was an issue for him in college.

Ka’Deem Carey, RB, Arizona – 4th Round (117th) – Chicago Bears

Ka’Deem Carey has landed in the perfect situation here in Chicago as he appears on track to be Matt Forte’s direct backup. He ran a terrible 40 yard dash at the combine but does play much faster. He fits the Bears offense well and is a must handcuff for Forte this fantasy football season.

Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson – 4th Round (118th overall) – Pittsburgh Steelers

One of the biggest steals in this year’s draft. Bryant was an absolute mess in college because he should never have been in a classroom. The only obstacle between Martavis Bryant and NFL success is the ability to learn the Steelers offense and read opposing defenses. He has all the natural skills you want in a WR1 in the NFL. Definitely a player to watch this summer and to take a late round flier on in 2014.

Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech – 4th Round (120th overall) – Arizona Cardinals

Typical combine wonder who just doesn’t play football very well. I would be amazed if Thomas wound up being a starting QB at the NFL level. I would never underestimate Bruce Arians, but Logan Thomas could break his heart.

Kevin Norwood, WR, Alabama - 4th Round (123rd overall) – Seattle Seahawks

Nobody expects much from this kid but he does have solid measurables. He is the type of player that could have a productive NFL career and make many teams regret passing on him for so long. He won’t have much of a fantasy impact in Seattle, but could be an occasional daily fantasy play in the right matchup.

De’Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon – 4th Round (124th overall) – Kansas City Chiefs

It appears as though Thomas will be the replacement for Dexter McCluster in the Chiefs offense. He is interesting as a RB prospect though because of the similarities to JaMaal Charles. But Thomas doesn’t catch the football the way that Charles does and thus has limited upside in the modern day NFL.

James White, RB, Wisconsin – 4th Round (130th overall) – New England Patriots

White is a typical Bill Bellichick type player and I could see him having a long career in New England. His two most important attributes are an exceptional work ethic and great protection of the football. He is a willing pass blocker and has good balance as a runner. The New England RB situation is a complete tire fire right now and White will have every chance to compete for playing time right from the start.

Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh – 4th Round (135th overall) – Houston Texans

This is a pretty good fit for the Texans in the fourth round. Savage has an elite arm and played in a pro-style offense in college. I like the way he is patient in the pocket and always sets his feet to throw. He offers little mobility though and will need to be protected well in order to succeed. Bill O’Brien will try and develop Savage into his Tom Brady.

, RB, Coastal Carolina – 4th Round (138th overall) – Baltimore Ravens

Taliaferro is an intriguing selection by the Ravens. Ray Rice is due to be suspended and both he and Bernard Pierce were awful in 2013. With Gary Kubiak taking over as offensive coordinator I was hoping that the Ravens would select an elite level cut back runner but they didn’t. Taliaferro profiles more like a short yardage grinder than someone who will move the chains consistently.

 

ROUND 5

Ryan Grant, WR, Tulane – 5th Round (142nd overall) – Washington Redskins

He doesn’t fit very well on the outside and thus I don’t see him making a big impact in Washington. I see a project WR here and thus not somebody who will make any fantasy impact in 2014.

Devin Street, WR, Pittsburgh – 5th Round (146th overall) – Dallas Cowboys

Devin Street is a sure pass catching receiver who can get up field in a hurry. He stands at 6’3” and would be a nice complement to Dez Bryant on the outside allowing Terrence Williams to stay inside. Watch him closely this summer as he could make for an interesting dynasty league pick this season.

Arthur Lynch, TE, Georgia – 5th Round (155th overall) – Miami Dolphins

Lynch is a block first TE who will not be a threat in the passing game whatsoever. Pass.

Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia – 5th Round (163rd overall) – Kansas City Chiefs

We were waiting for Andy Reid to take a QB and he finally gets one here with Murray. The Chiefs are set at QB in 2014 and thus Murray will have a year or two to develop before he sees significant playing time.

A.J. McCarron, QB, Alabama – 5th Round (164th overall) – Cincinnati Bengals

McCarron is the anti-Andy Dalton. He is a big game QB who has a history of winning in big games. This is a good value selection for the Bengals. McCarron is going to have to put in a lot of work to clean up his mechanics and to make smarter decisions.

Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin – 5th Round (176th overall) – Green Bay Packers

Very sure handed receiver whose best attribute is his work ethic. The Packers coaches will love him though fantasy owners will have no use for him. At this point he is just another camp body who could work his way up to special teams.

ROUND 6

, QB, LSU – 6th Round (178th overall) – Tennessee Titans

This is one of my favorite picks of the draft. Mettenberger is coming off of an ACL injury or he could have been a second or third round pick. He has an elite level arm and played in an outstanding pro style offense at LSU. Ken Whisenhunt will have a year to develop Mettenberger and make a decision between him and Jake Locker. This is a great dynasty league selection.

Alfred Blue, RB, LSU – 6th Round (181st overall) – Houston Texans

Highly questionable character guy that fell because of injuries and a lack of speed. On the surface, you would think that Blue could develop into a third down back due to his quality hands but I don’t see it. He looks the part but has no chance of being an impactful NFL runner.

David Fales, QB, San Jose St – 6th Round (183rd overall) – Chicago Bears

The Bears need a backup QB especially with the frequent injuries suffered by Jay Cutler. Fales is a tough kid who would fit best in a west coast system. He doesn’t have great arm strength or escapability. The Bears coaching staff loves his demeanor though and he will have every opportunity to be Jay Cutler’s primary backup in 2014.

Robert Herron, WR, Wyoming – 6th Round (185th overall) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Herron is a small receiver with great speed and after the catch ability. He is too slight to be a high volume slot receiver but could wind up being the Bucs primary kick returner.

Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor – 6th Round (186th overall) – Washington Redskins

His first name is pronounced “Lake” despite the unusual spelling. The Redskins got an interesting player here in that Seastrunk is incredibly athletic. I don’t see him being able to withstand the constant beating a feature RB takes in the NFL but he will be a rotational back right away in Washington.

WR, Notre Dame – 6th Round (189th overall) – Detroit Lions

Jones is a future slot receiver in the league if he can continue to develop. He will probably be used on special teams or maybe even on the practice squad though until he is ready.

Matt Hazel, WR, Coastal Carolina – 6th Round (190 overall) – Miami Dolphins

The type of guy you root for. Matt Hazel is a hard worker who does pretty much everything well. He doesn’t have the athleticism of other WR prospects but has landed in a perfect spot for him. The Dolphins have a lot of similar receivers but Hazel could wind up being the best of the bunch. Keep an eye on him this summer.

Keith Wenning, QB, Ball St. – 6th Round (194 overall) – Baltimore Ravens

He didn’t play against great competition in college but does everything coaches want well. He will try and develop into a future backup under Gary Kubiak and Rick Dennison’s tutelage.

Walt Powell, WR, Murray St. – 6th Round (196th overall) – Arizona Cardinals

Small, slow and lacks leaping ability but other than that he is fine. Maybe he ends up being a special teams ace but otherwise I see no productive future for Walt Powell.

Marion Grice, RB, Arizona St. – 6th Round (201st overall) – San Diego Chargers

I am convinced that the Chargers have absolutely no idea of what makes a quality NFL caliber running back. Grice has some size but is a one cut runner exclusively. He would fit much better in Baltimore, Cleveland or Green Bay.

Tyler Gaffney, RB, Stanford – 6th Round (204th overall) – Carolina Panthers

You know the type of players who have good college careers and are drafted just for the heck of it? That is pretty much Tyler Gaffney. He was a very good college runner but he won’t hold up at the NFL level.

Quincy Enunwa, WR, Nebraska – 6th Round (209th overall) – New York Jets

Another receiving weapon for the Jets offense this year. Enunwa is a big, physical receiver that ran a much better time than he looks on film. This pick is pretty much just positional depth for the Jets.

Tajh Boyd, QB, Clemson – 6th Round (213th overall) – New York Jets

I really like Tajh Boyd a lot. He has a good enough arm, can make plays with his legs and is dangerous out in the open field. It wouldn’t surprise me whatsoever if Boyd had a much better career than Geno Smith.

Garrett Gilbert, QB, SMU – 6th Round (214th pick overall) – St. Louis Rams

Gilbert was overmatched at Texas but developed into a nice QB under June Jones at SMU. He has the capability of being a high percentage passer but I genuinely don’t see any possible way Gilbert is ever a starter in the NFL.

ROUND 7

Ted Bolser, TE, Indiana – 7th Round (217th overall) – Washington Redskins

Bolser had a very nice career at Indiana but wasn’t on the TE spectrum until he dazzled folks at his pro day. That obviously caught the attention of somebody in the Redskins front office or coaching staff because he easily could have been had as a priority free agent. With a new coaching staff in place, there really are no certain starters among the Redskins offense other than Robert Griffin III. Many expect Jordan Reed to be the starting TE in week one but this selection confirms that we shouldn’t assume anything until the end of training camp.

Mike Campanaro, WR, Wake Forest – 7th Round (218th overall) – Baltimore Ravens

This is just a garbage selection by the Ravens in this spot. The one thing they have plenty of are small slot receivers and then they waste a pick on one who has inconsistent hands and runs poor routes. He will be cut during training camp.

, RB, Central Florida – 7th Round (222nd overall) – Jacksonville Jaguars

Westleigh Storm Johnson was a high school phenom who was highly recruited by every school in the country. But he is not the commitment type as he originally announced he would go to LSU only to thwart the Tigers and go to Miami. Then after numerous off the field issues with the Hurricanes, he sat out a year to transfer to Central Florida. The talent is here though as Johnson is a very strong, determined runner who excels after contact. The Jaguars just don’t have much talent at the RB position and thus it isn’t unreasonable to think a Storm could develop in Jacksonville this season.

Kiero Small, RB, Arkansas – 7th Round (227th overall) – Seattle Seahawks

Small will compete for a role as a lead blocker and special teams player in Seattle. He doesn’t have any chance at making it as a runner in the NFL, so he is to be ignored in fantasy football.

Zach Hocker, K, Arkansas – 7th Round (228th overall) – Washington Redskins

As important as kickers are for NFL teams and for fantasy teams, I just don’t understand the logic in drafting one unless they are of the Sebastian Janikowski/Greg Zeurline variety. Hocker is essentially Nick Folk, which is about league average.

Nate Freese, K, Boston College – 7th Round (229th overall) – Detroit Lions

Certainly a need for the Lions but again not impressed with the selection. Freese was probably the best college kicker and has a good enough leg to be in the NFL. But he is going to have to get more lift on his attempts as much of his accuracy comes on line drive kicks.

, TE, Massachusetts – 7th Round (230th overall) – Pittsburgh Steelers

I really like this kid. He is big, strong and athletic though a sports hernia kept him from playing in six games last season. He is a seasoned blocker and has an enormous wingspan with strong hands. He is going to have a long career in the NFL as long as he can stay healthy and could develop into an All-Pro one day.

Jeff Janis, WR, Saginaw Valley St. – 7th Round (236th overall) – Green Bay Packers

This dude is an absolute athletic freak. He won the combine by running a 4.42- 40 yard dash, 6.64 – 3 cone drill, a 37.5 inch vertical jump and put up 20 reps of 225 lb bench press. There is a lot of Jordy Nelson here in Jeff Janis. Many though that he would end up going earlier in the draft so the Packers got a very good value here in adding depth to their already stocked WR corps.

James Wright, WR, LSU – 7th Round (239th overall) – Cincinnati Bengals

Wright is a special teams ace and a nice find for the Bengals here. He won’t play on offense very much and thus can be left alone in fantasy leagues.

Tevin Reese, WR, Baylor – 7th Round (240th overall) – San Diego Chargers

Reese is an undersized receiver but with great leaping ability. He is a former track star who had a great showing at the combine. He is a project though because he is incredibly lean and needs to bulk up. The Chargers are taking a shot on him as a two or three year project player who may one day find a home as a slot weapon. The only impact he has a chance to make in the NFL in 2014 is on special teams.

Jeremy Gallon, WR, Michigan – 7th Round (244th overall) – New England Patriots

The Pats are desperate for a receiver to step up and be a weapon for Tom Brady and this offense. The team is obviously upset that they have given so much money to Danny Amendola and then had to double down and bring back Julian Edelman this spring as well. Gallon is too small though to ever be an effective slot in the NFL. The hope will be that Gallon can supplant both of these guys one day, but that is a pipe dream at best.

Trey Millard, FB, Oklahoma – 7th Round (245th overall) – San Francisco 49ers

The RB position is already loaded in San Francisco, so there is absolutely no fantasy value here whatsoever. Millard though is a hard working kid who could be a big contributor for the 49ers on special teams.