NFL Draft Rumors: Friday 5/9

May 9, 2014

Here’s a running list of reports and rumors regarding the NFL Draft. We’ll have updates posted here throughout the day so be sure to check back.

Mock Drafts:

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The Broncos are expected to try to trade up from No. 63 in round two. (Mike Klis)
Missouri DE Michael Sam would be a “long shot” to be drafted on day two. (Adam Schefter)
The Raiders are expected to take Fresno State QB Derek Carr if he’s available at No. 36 overall. (Vic Tafur)
The Texans could be targeting Notre Dame DT Louis Nix at No. 33 overall. (Jason La Canfora)
USC WR Marqise Lee could go to the Browns at No. 35 overall. (Jason La Canfora)
The Falcons could take Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro at No. 37 overall. (Jason La Canfora)
UCLA G Xavier Su’a-Filo could come off the board to the Buccaneers at No. 38 overall. (Jason La Canfora)
Virginia OT Morgan Moses could be the Giants pick at No. 43. (Jason La Canfora)
FSU DT Timmy Jernigan may not get past the Seahawks in round two. (Jason La Canfora)

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Texans expected to stay at No. 33 overall unless they are “blown away” with a trade offer. (Steve Wyche)
Raiders and Titans are “more realistic” landing spots for Fresno State QB Derek Carr in round two. (Ian Rapoport)
“Half the league is out” on USC WR Marqise Lee due to concerns regarding his knee. (Will Carroll)
Titans first-round pick OT Taylor Lewan will get an opportunity to compete for a starting job. (Jim Wyatt)
The Redskins are expected to take an offensive line in the second round. (Adam Scehfter)
Many expect the Browns to target a receiver in the second round now that reports have come out that WR Josh Gordon is facing a year-long suspension. (NFLTR)

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49ers are reportedly attempting to make a trade in round two. (Adam Schefter)
Buccaneers could target a receiver or guard in second round. (Michele Steele)
The Buccaneers have reportedly been receiving a lot of phone calls regarding trades. (Ian Rapoport)
Texans GM Rick Smith told reporters that they haven’t had “any conversations” with the Patriots regarding QB Ryan Mallett. (Tania Ganguli)
The Patriots, Packers, Raiders, Rams and Texans are all expected to draft a quarterback at some point. (NFLTR)
Teams drafting at the top of the second round reportedly are “wary” of moving back too far and missing out on quality players. (Mike Garafolo)

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Fresno State QB Derek Carr is the Raiders No. 1 quarterback on their draft board. (Ian Rapoport)
Alabama OT Cyrus Kouandjio is off “many boards,” but could be an option for the Redskins in round two. (Ian Rapoport)
There is buzz in league circles Eastern Illinois QB Jimmy Garoppolo could be an option for the Texans. (Mike Florio)
The Vikings had Johnny Manziel listed as the No. 1 QB on their draft board over Teddy Bridgewater. (Bob Holtzman)
The Steelers reportedly “love” Oregon State DE Scott Crichton. (Matt Miller)

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The Redskins are reportedly fielding offer for the No. 34 overall pick. (NFLTR)
The Cowboys are a team to watch in regards to a potential move up the board for Missouri DE Kony Ealy. (NFLTR)
Boise State DE/OLB DeMarcus Lawrence could also be a target for the Cowboys in a potential trade up. (NFLTR)
“Several teams” reportedly have DeMarcus Lawrence as the No. 1 pass rusher remaining. (Dane Brugler)
The Raiders reportedly like Fresno State QB Derek Carr because Jon Gruden is high on him. (Albert Breer)
Notre Dame DT Louis Nix could be a target for the Texans over a quarterback at No. 33 overall. (Adam Schefter)
Colorado WR Paul Richardson could make sense for the 49ers on day two. (John Middlekauff)

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The Texans did meet with Fresno State QB Derek Carr during the draft process, they ultimately “kept their distance” from him. (NFLTR)
Pittsburgh QB Tom Savage could be on the Patriots and Bengals radar in day two. (Jason La Canfora)
LSU QB Zach Mettenberger could be a target for the Texans in round three. (Albert Breer)
Signs are pointing to Derek Carr being an option for the Raiders at No. 35 overall pick. (Matt Miller)
Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde is expected to come off the board earlier in round two. (Matt Miller)

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USC Marqise Lee dropped to the second round due to red flags regarding his injured knee. (Tony Pauline)
The Cowboys reportedly did not stick to their draft board when they took Notre Dame OL Zack Martin. (Todd Archer)
The Cowboys reportedly had Johnny Manziel rated ahead of Zack Martin. (Todd Archer)
Alabama OT Cyrus Kouandjio could be an option for the Redskins at No. 34. (Jason La Canfora)
USC C Marcus Martin is a “no-brainer” for the Saints at No. 58 overall. (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Clemson CB Bashaud Breeland could tumble down draft boards and get taken in either the late second or early third round. (Tony Pauline)
Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews and LSU G Trai Turner could come off the board fairly quick in round two. (Tony Pauline)

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Rams HC Jeff Fisher confirmed that they tried to trade back into round one for Notre Dame OL Zack Martin. (ESPN.com)
The Jaguars reportedly had UCF QB Blake Bortles rated even higher than DE Jadeveon Clowney. (Britt McHenry)
Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell said that Chad Henne will open the season as team’s starting quarterback over Blake Bortles.
A few teams have Fresno State QB Derek Carr rated as the No. 1 quarterback in the draft. (Albert Breer)
Virginia OT Morgan Moses and Nevada OL Joel Bitonio could be targets for the Bills at No. 41 overall. (WGR 550 Buffalo)

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The Texans are listening to trade offers for the No. 33 overall pick. (Adam Schefter)
Teams who didn’t expect their guys to be available to them include: Raiders (Khalil Mack), Buccaneers (Mike Evans), Titans (Taylor Lewan), Rams (Aaron Donald). (Ian Rapoport)
The Lions were active in trade talks to move up and down in round one, but ultimately remained at No. 10 and selected UNC TE Eric Ebron. (Detroit Free Press)
Had Clemson WR Sammy Watkins fallen to No. 5 overall, the Lions feel like they would have been able to trade up for him. (Ian Rapoport)
“A handful of teams” had Clemson WR Sammy Watkins rated as the No. 1 player on their draft boards. (Adam Schefter)
The Seahawks were reportedly targeting Florida DT Dominique Easley, but wound up trading out of round one after the Patriots took him at No. 29 (Ian Rapoport)
The 49ers were interested in trading up for LSU WR Odell Beckham Jr, but the asking prevent them from making the move up. (Eric Branch)
The Vikings traded into round one for Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater in part because they will have an opportunity to keep him under team control for five years. (Ed Werder)
The Vikings tried to trade up to No. 22, but they weren’t close to the Browns offer. (Albert Breer)
The Vikings were reportedly motivated to remain ahead of the Titans so they could get UCLA OLB Anthony Barr. (Albert Breer)
The Lions reportedly were targeting UCLA OLB Anthony Barr as well. (Ian Rapoport)
The Eagles “loved” Alabama S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and were expected to take him at No. 22. (Ian Rapoport)