According to Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.net, the consensus belief around the league is that Texas A&M WR Mike Evans is a “lock to be a top ten pick.”
Pauline believes that the team who eventually drafts Evans will end up making a trade to acquire him.
As of now, Pauline mentions that the Rams, Eagles and Ravens are the “frontrunners” to make a move for Evans.
St. Louis holds the No. 2 overall pick, and is reportedly willing to trade down. According to Pauline, Evans is expected to be a target for the Rams if they’re able to move and still remain in the top-ten.
Pauline adds that the Ravens and Eagles are two teams to watch in regards to a possible move up for the right to draft Evans, as they are reportedly “very high” on the Texas A&M receiver.
It’s worth mentioning that Pauline has reported in the past few weeks that Evans is a “real possibility” for the New York Giants at No. 12 overall.
Evans put together a solid combine performance this past weekend, which included a forty time of 4.53 and a 37-inch vertical. At 6’5 and a wingspan of 35 1/8-inches, Evans catch radius really sets him apart from a very deep wide receiver draft class. The most common comparison being floated around for Evans is Buccaneeers WR Vincent Jackson.
We have Evans going to the Buccaneers in our recently updated 2014 NFL Mock Draft.
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