Weekly (One Week Before) FoS NFL Mock Draft: 1st Round

Mar 20, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Arian Foster and Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel sit court side during the second quarter of the game between Minnesota Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports

11. Tennessee Titans
Johnny Manziel

Not the perfect scheme fit but a dynamic long term QB option for the Titans. Manziel could be in for a long fall if he isn’t snatched up here. Instead the Titans look for some offensive identity with the young Texas kid. They could also bluff this pick to try to get the Cowboys to trade up, if Manziel really is their target.

12. New York Giants
Aaron Donald

With no stud OT left on the board, Lewan has been our pick here for awhile, the Giants flip to the other side of the ball and get Donald to solidify the middle of their defense. The Giants have a lot of needs and have to decide whether they try to keep it together or let themselves fully rebuild. Donald is a little bit of both.

13. St. Louis Rams
Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix

After going offensive lineman with the #2 pick the Rams shore up another weakness with Dix in the secondary. Dix can cover backs and tight ends as well as play the deep safety. The Rams have some talent in their front 7, updgrading their backend could change the picture in their rugged division.

14. Chicago Bears
Darqueze Dennard

Not the highest rated corner, the next pick is, but Dennard’s physical play makes him a perfect fit for the Bears who need to get younger on defense. Dennard can step right in as a #2 corner.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers
Justin Gilbert

The Steelers also need to get younger and more talented on defense. A offensive linemen like Zack Martin is an option here but the Steelers have some young pieces to develop on the line. In the secondary they do not. Gilbert is a Top 10 type pick so getting him at 15 is value.