2014 NFL Draft Team Rumors: Picks 17-32

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17. Baltimore Ravens:
    5/7: "Ravens have performed their due diligence on LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger." - Aaron Wilson
    
    5/6: "Several sources tell me Baltimore Ravens covet Eric Ebron in round one- could be there for them." - Tony Pauline
    
    5/3: "The Ravens would take Clinton-Dix at 17 if some other players are gone and they don't trade back." - Matt Zenitz, Carroll County Times
    
    4/30: "Ravens said they had planned to add one or two running backs before Rice's incident." - Jamison Hensley, ESPN
    
    4/28: The Ravens have met with Cody Latimer twice thus far (private workout, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/19: There's a "45-percent chance" the Ravens will take a right tackle early in the draft, according to Jamison Hensley, ESPN Ravens.
    
    4/16: Ravens, Falcons, Patriots, Colts, Browns and Jets have shown the most interest in Michael Sam. per Aaron Wilson.
    
    4/11: "Two teams selecting in the middle of the first frame who are very high on Mike Evans and would consider trading up to grab him are the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens." - Tony Pauline, DraftInsider.net.
    
    4/1: The Ravens have met with Kelvin Benjamin and Towson running back Terrance West twice each thus far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    3/31: The Rams, Browns, Lions, Ravens and Jets have been identified as teams that could move around in the draft, according to Peter King.
    
    3/29: "The Ravens planned on adding at least one running back before Rice?s legal issues began." - Jeff Zrebeic, Baltimore Sun
    
    3/19: "Eric Ebron set to visit Bills, Lions, Ravens, Panthers." - Chase Goodbread, NFL.com
    
    3/7: "People I've spoken with feel Brandon Thomas moved into the draft's initial 45 picks and could end up landing in the late part of round one depending how early Zach Martin comes off the board. I'm told the team to watch is the Baltimore Ravens." - Tony Pauline
    
    2/27: The NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, who used to work with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore, mocked Eric Ebron to the Ravens.
    
    2/18: Mike Mayock mentioned Notre Dame offensive lineman Zack Martin as a potentially good fit for the Ravens' first-round pick. He said he'd be surprised if Eric Ebron makes it to No. 17.
    
    1/26: The NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, who used to work with Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore, mocked wide receiver Marqise Lee to the Ravens. Jeremiah has stated that Newsome wants "sure things" and "8-to-10-year starters" at big schools in the first round.
    
    1/24: The Ravens could look at a wide receiver in the first round of the draft, per the Carroll County Times.
    
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18. New York Jets:
    5/8: "Jets are doing a lot of groundwork for QBs that may land in the first round or early in the 2nd round. Watch for Carr, watch for Garoppolo." - Ian Rapoport
    
    5/8: "Jets have interest in trading up from 18. Teams to keep an eye on: Titans (11) & Bears (14)." - Manish Mehta, NYDN
    
    5/7: "Oregon State WR feels like Jets are 'pushing for me'" - Brian Costello, New York Post
    
    5/6: "Mentioned earlier the Jets are looking to trade up. Their target is the Top 10, and I'm told they are very hot on LSU WR Odell Beckham." - Ian Rapoport
    
    5/6: "Louisville safety Calvin Pryor told me that he met with the Jets and the interview was extensive: 'They really seemed interested.'" - Bart Hubbuch, New York Post
    
    5/6: "Interesting to hear Jets keeping in regular contact with QBs slated to go in the first round. Maybe in case one falls. Maybe serious at 18." - Ian Rapoport
    
    5/6: "If Jets want WR Odell Beckham Jr, they'll have to trade up. Hearing he won't make it to 18. At least 1 team above them loves him." - Rich Cimini, ESPN. This does not include the 49ers, who have been rumored to covet the LSU receiver so much that they might trade into the top 15 to acquire him.
    
    5/5: "Teams pondering trading up for a WR: 49ers & Jets. Beckham, Cooks, Lee possible targets. For SF, move into teens more likely than Top 5." - Ian Rapoport
    
    5/2: The Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals and Packers are candidates to move up for Eric Ebron, according to Dan Pompei.
    
    4/27: "The Jets really like North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron. They see him as a wide receiver/tight end hybrid that would be a matchup nightmare in a flexed position." - Rich Cimini, ESPN
    
    4/23: The Jets have met with Jimmy Garoppolo three times thus far (Combine, Senior Bowl, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/21: The Jets have met with Marqise Lee three times thus far (private workouts twice, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/16: Ravens, Falcons, Patriots, Colts, Browns and Jets have shown the most interest in Michael Sam. per Aaron Wilson.
    
    4/16: "John Idzik attended Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro's Pro Day last month. He's on Jets short list." - Manish Mehta, NYDN
    
    4/10: The Buccaneers, Jaguars and Jets have met with Jimmy Garoppolo twice thus far (East-West Shrine/Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/8: "Jets bringing in fair share of CBs for pre-draft visits. Darqueze Dennard (MSU), Bradley Roby (Ohio St) and Jason Verrett (TCU) among them." - Manish Mehta
    
    4/4: The Jets have met with Odell Beckham twice thus far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/3: "Jets are very intrigued by Florida State WR Kelvin Benjamin, per team source. He'll be visiting Jets. 'You can't teach 6-5,' I was told." - Manish Mehta, NYDN
    
    4/1: The Jets have met with Jace Amaro twice thus far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    3/31: The Jets are expected to draft a cornerback in the first two rounds, according to Peter King.
    
    3/31: The Rams, Browns, Lions, Ravens and Jets have been identified as teams that could move around in the draft, according to Peter King.
    
    3/24: "The Eagles have expressed interest in Brandin Cooks, with head coach Chip Kelly particularly interested in the wideout." - Eliot Shorr-Parks, NJ.com. Philadelphia would have to jump in front of the Jets, who also like Cooks.
    
    3/19: "Jets met with Oklahoma center Gabe Ikard @ the East-West Shrine Game, per source. Showing interest." - Kristian Dyer, Metro New York
    
    3/15: "Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg attended WR Brandin Cooks pro day yesterday (Oregon State). Jets have been "all over him." - Rich Cimini, ESPN
    
    3/14: "Marqise Lee met privately with high-level Jets personnel before and after his Pro Day Wednesday." - New York Daily News
    
    3/12: "Every single NFL team was at Michigan State's Pro Day yesterday... except for the Jets." - Tony Pauline (Darqueze Dennard)
    
    3/7: "New York Jets all over Bradley Roby at Ohio State pro day." - Tony Pauline
    
    3/6: "Rex Ryan, attending Clemson pro day, tells AP he'd like to add a WR. Covets Sammy Watkins, 'but there's no way he'll be there" at 18.'" - Rich Cimini
    
    3/2: "Cooks will probably Be a Jet at pick 18 ... 18 to NYJ a perfect landing spot, in value and need, for Cooks." - Peter King
    
    2/21: The Jets have shown lots of interest in Jimmy Garoppolo; they've met with him at the Combine and Senior Bowl.
    
    2/18: "I wouldn't be surprised if Jets pick multiple receivers this year. You can't go wrong with Marqise Lee of Mike Evans." - Mike Mayock on the Jets' 18th pick. Mayock said he'd be surprised if Eric Ebron made it to the Jets.
    
    2/16: "Word is the Jets are very intrigued by North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron." - Rich Cimini, ESPN
    
    1/24: The Jets had scouts at the Florida-Florida State game.
    
    
19. Miami Dolphins:
    5/8: The Dolphins will be targeting Zack Martin if they trade up, according to Armandol Salguero, Miami Herald.
    
    5/8: "For Packers fans wanting Shazier, it doesn't appear that he's getting past Miami at 19." - Packer Report
    
    5/7: The Dolphins love JaWuan James, according to Armando Salguero, Miami Herald.
    
    5/5: "Just did a writers mock draft. My first-round pick for the Dolphins: RT Ja'Wuan James." - Armando Salguero, Miami Herald. Ian Rapoport chimed in: "You may have nailed it."
    
    5/2: The Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals and Packers are candidates to move up for Eric Ebron, according to Dan Pompei.
    
    5/2: The Dolphins could target JaWuan James at No. 19 if they don't trade up for a tackle, according to Ian Rapoport.
    
    4/27: The Dolphins do not have a first-round grade on Cyrus Kouandjio, per the Miami Herald. This is yet another report that contradicts the Palm Beach Post article that said Miami was considering using the No. 19 pick on Kouandjio.
    
    4/27: "Sources say Miami has first-round grades on just five tackles: Martin, Lewan, Jake Matthews (Texas A&M), Greg Robinson (Auburn) and Ja'Wuan James (Tennessee)." - Adam Beasley, Miami Herald.
    
    4/24: "Contrary to recent reports I?ve been informed Cyrus Kouandjio/Ala is not a 1st rnd target for Miami Dolphins." - Tony Pauline
    
    4/21: The Dolphins have met with Tre Mason twice thus far (private workout, Combine). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/20: The Dolphins have shown interest in drafting a receiver, according to league media sources.
    
    4/18: "Although Notre Dame tackle/guard Zack Martin is the popular name to go to the Dolphins with the No. 19 overall pick, a source with knowledge of the situation tells the Palm Beach Post that Miami general manager Dennis Hickey prefers Alabama tackle Cyrus Kouandjio." - Andrew Abramson, Palm Beach Post. This sounds like smoke because Cyrus Kouandjio is a poor fit for the Dolphins' blocking scheme. D.J. Fluker was linked to the Dolphins last April, and that was obvious smoke as well.
    
    4/17: The Dolphins have been impressed with Stephen Morris, according to Armando Salguero, Miami Herald.
    
    4/11: "Several teams presently grade Zach Martin of Notre Dame ahead of Michigan?s Taylor Lewan." - Tony Pauline, DraftInsider.net
    
    4/11: A potential trade for Dion Jordan may not be dead, according to Tim McManus of Philly Mag. In a proposed deal, the Dolphins would send Jordan to the Eagles for Brandon Graham and the No. 22 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. For potential grades in a Dion Jordan trade, click the link.
    
    4/11: The Eagles tried to trade Brandon Graham and a second-round pick to the Dolphins for Dion Jordan earlier this offseason, according to the Delaware County Times.
    
    4/6: "Nobody will be surprised if Zack Martin is the pick at No. 19." - Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
    
    4/6: "A team official says the Dolphins would be happy if they could somehow snag Michigan?s Taylor Lewan, who is projected by most analysts to be gone by their pick at No. 19." - Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
    
    2/26: "The Dolphins prefer to sign a high-end left tackle and fill the other tackle spot through free agency or the draft, possibly with Notre Dame?s Zack Martin with the 19th pick in the first round." - Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
    
    2/3: "The Dolphins have the 19th pick in the draft and will be looking for offensive line help. Defensive tackle, running back and safety are also potential areas of need in the draft." - Palm Beach Post
    
    1/26: "Dennis Hickey has a huge inclination to go for high character players. If a player is perceived to be a thug, gang-banger or have a drug issue that could knock them off Miami's board. I could see Zack Martin being a fit." - Charlie Campbell
    
    
20. Arizona Cardinals:
    5/9: Mike Jurecki, who nailed Arizona's Day 2 last year, listed his options for Arizona in the second round: "Ra'Shede Hageman, Demarcus Lawrence, Jeremiah Attaochu, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Louis Nix III, Kony Ealy, Kyle Van Noy, B.Ellington
    
    5/8: Johnny Manziel's likely landing spot is No. 20, according to Jay Glazer.
    
    5/8: "Sources tell me the Arizona Cardinals will try & come away with a QB in top 3 rounds." - Tony Pauline
    
    5/7: "If Blake Bortles slides past the Minnesota Vikings at the eight spot look for the Arizona Cardinals to work the phones in an attempt to move up for a chance to select the quarterback." - Tony Pauline
    
    5/7: "IF the Cards decide to trade down one of the players they could target Ra'Shede Hageman 6'6 310, can play all three positions on the D-line." - Mike Jurecki
    
    5/6: "Turns out I might be wrong about Blake Bortles. Cleveland, Arizona interested higher than I had him (26th, to Cleveland)." - Peter King
    
    5/4: Kyle Fuller, along with Logan Thomas and Antone Exum, are in consideration for the Cardinals, according to Mike Jurecki.
    
    5/2: The Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals and Packers are candidates to move up for Eric Ebron, according to Dan Pompei.
    
    4/27: "As for the Cardinals taking a QB at 20, it will depend on who's on the board, otherwise they could address the position in rounds 2-4 rd. The Cardinals No. 20 overall pick that could come in right away and contribute Anthony Barr, Ryan Shazier, Ra'Shede Hageman and SS 2/3 rd." - Mike Jurecki, 910 Phoenix
    
    4/18: The Cardinals might use the 20th-overall pick on a quarterback, according to Ian Rapoport.
    
    4/4: "A lot of personnel guys believe AJ McCarron makes sense in Arizona. I assumed 2nd rd." - Daniel Jeremiah
    
    2/22: "I don't see [the Cardinals] taking a tight end in the first round." - Mike Jurecki
    
    2/21: "Arians doesn't sound tempted to draft a QB. Told me, 'I don't think they learn anything holding clipboards.'" - Mark Sessler, NFL.com
    
    2/2: "Bradley (Sowell) played OK, and he?s going to get better with another year of strength and conditioning. It?s not the most glaring need." - Bruce Arians on left tackle not being the team's greatest need.
    
    1/26: "Teams that WalterFootball.com has heard could be interested in trading for Roethlisberger include the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Bruce Arians coached Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh, and Arizona could use Roethlisberger to put the Cardinals over the top to get into the postseason in the NFL's toughest division. For more on the Ben Roethlisberger trade rumor, click the link." - Charlie Campbell
    
    1/25: Arizona sent the team president and general manager to the LSU-Texas A&M game.
    
    1/24: The Cardinals had scouts at the Texas A&M-Missouri game, per NFL.com's Chase Goodbread.
    
    1/24: The Cardinals had scouts at the Florida-Georgia Southern game.
    
    
    
    
    
21. Green Bay Packers:
    5/8: "Everyone in the league" says Marqise Lee won't get past the Packers, according to Chris Mortensen.
    
    5/8: "For Packers fans wanting Shazier, it doesn't appear that he's getting past Miami at 19." - Packer Report
    
    5/2: The Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals and Packers are candidates to move up for Eric Ebron, according to Dan Pompei.
    
    4/27: "Ryan Shazier's 'name recently has been tied to the Packers.'" - Rob Demovsky, ESPN
    
    4/18: The Packers, Patriots, Broncos and Jaguars are teams in the 21-40 range that could take Weston Richburg, according to Tony Pauline.
    
    4/5: The Packers will "definitely" pick a safety in the draft, according to Rob Demovsky (ESPN), who thinks Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Calvin Pryor will be "too good to pass up."
    
    3/10: "In speaking with sources, Green Bay is focused on improving its team speed on defense this offseason. The Packers believe that a good defensive talent will drop to them and they'll on taking the best defensive player available." - Charlie Campbell
    
    2/25: "With Pryor and Clinton-Dix running 4.58s, not sure either one is a lock if there for #Packers at No. 21. M. Burnett ran 4.51, Collins, 4.36." - Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 2/24: "Scout re S HaHa Clinton-Dix 'He's the real deal. He'll go middle of 1st.If he's there at 21 (for Green Bay) it'd be a no-brainer.'" - IBleedCrimsonRed.com
    
    2/22: "I?m hopeful that we can get a young [quarterback] in the draft." - Mike McCarthy
    
    1/24: The Packers are interested in Stanford outside linebacker Trent Murphy. Green Bay has some edge rushers in Clay Matthews and Nick Perry, but both players have dealt with injuries. Murphy (6-5, 252) fits the mold as an edge rusher in their defense as he led the nation with 15 sacks last season. If Murphy falls to their second-round pick, that would be ideal for Green Bay.
    
    1/24: "The Green Bay Packers have their defense as the priority of their offseason. It sounds as though Green Bay is more inclined to draft for defense early rather than offensive players like a new tight end or offensive line help. Sources with the Packers say they want to improve the speed and playmaking ability on their defense. Getting their defense more dynamic and faster is a top priority of their offseason according to sources." - Charlie Campbell
    
    1/24: A Packers scout called Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd "not draftable" after watching him at the Senior Bowl.
    
    1/24: "#Packers GM Ted Thompson was watching North Carolina S Tre Boston closely this morning and spoke with Boston after practice. Boston fits GB." - Charlie Campbell
    
    
22. Philadelphia Eagles:
    5/7: "Keep hearing the Eagles love, love -- did I say, "love?" -- Kyle Fuller. Problem is he probably won't last until No. 22." - Jeff McClane, Philadelphia Inquirer
    
    5/7: The Eagles are attempting to move into the top 10 for Sammy Watkins or Mike Evans, according to Sal Paolantonio.
    
    5/6: Both Tim McManus and Sheil Kapadia of PhillyMag.com list Marqise Lee as the Eagles' most likely pick at No. 22.
    
    5/5: There "has been buzz in league circles" around Philadelphia being interested in Johnny Manziel, according to Field Yates, ESPN.
    
    5/5: There's a "lot of buzz" the Eagles want to trade up for a receiver, according to Chris Mortensen. However, Mortensen believes Philadelphia will stay at No. 22.
    
    5/5: The Eagles "want in on the receiver action," and want Odell Beckham to replace DeSean Jackson, according to Peter King. Philadelphia will have to trade up at least 10 spots for Beckham, however.
    
    4/28: The Eagles have met with Dontae Johnson twice thus far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/28: "The Philadelphia Eagles visited Christian Kirksey earlier this week with designs on using him at ILB in their system. Arizona State outside linebacker Carl Bradford is getting the same consideration." - Tony Pauline
    
    4/22: "Brandin Cooks is not a DeSean clone, but expect him to rate highly on the Eagles' board." - Sheil Kapadia, Philly Mag
    
    4/15: "Eagles have high interest in Florida OLB Ronald Powell." - Jimmy Kempski, Philly.com
    
    4/12: Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Iquirer writes that if the Eagles draft a receiver, the player will be big and fast, like Mike Evans or Martavis Bryant.
    
    4/11: "I've mentioned Brandin Cooks of Oregon State being a good fit for the Eagles and I understand he'll be a consideration in round one. The other wide out I expect to get play from the Eagles is Marquis Lee of USC." - Tony Pauline, DraftInsider.net.
    
    4/11: "Two teams selecting in the middle of the first frame who are very high on Mike Evans and would consider trading up to grab him are the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens." - Tony Pauline, DraftInsider.net.
    
    4/11: A potential trade for Dion Jordan may not be dead, according to Tim McManus of Philly Mag. In a proposed deal, the Dolphins would send Jordan to the Eagles for Brandon Graham and the No. 22 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. For potential grades in a Dion Jordan trade, click the link.
    
    4/11: The Eagles tried to trade Brandon Graham and a second-round pick to the Dolphins for Dion Jordan earlier this offseason, according to the Delaware County Times.
    
    4/9: The Eagles have met with Marqise Lee twice thus far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/8: The Eagles have met with Kelvin Benjamin twice each far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/3: "Mike Evans (trade up) and Brandin Cooks are on the Eagles' radar." - Adam Caplan
    
    3/28: Dee Ford told NFL.com that the Eagles and Saints have expressed the most interest in him.
    
    3/24: "The Eagles have expressed interest in Brandin Cooks, with head coach Chip Kelly particularly interested in the wideout." - Eliot Shorr-Parks, NJ.com. Philadelphia would have to jump in front of the Jets, who also like Cooks.
    
    3/21: "Chip Kelly was the only head coach at Missouri's Pro Day. Michael Sam and DE/OLB Kony Ealy were among the Tigers who worked out." - Sheil Kapadia
    
    3/19: "Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Davis all over Kyle Fuller/CB/Virginia Tech at pro-day." - Tony Pauline
    
    3/1: " Brandon Graham could end up being traded if the stars align. Roseman was asked about dealing players that are not considered scheme fits in the name of stockpiling picks for what is largely considered a talent-rich draft." - Tim McManus, Philly Mag
    
    2/19: "Asked Mike Mayock about OLB possibilities for the #Eagles at No. 22 and he said that Auburn's Dee Ford could be there. Ford is explosive." - Jeff McClane, Philadelphia Inquirer
    
    2/5: General manager Howie Roseman told Reuben Frank that he doesn't want to go into the draft needing a safety.
    
    
23. Kansas City Chiefs:
    5/5: Andy Reid "really likes" Brandin Cooks, according to Chris Mortensen.
    
    5/5: Derek Carr's name is a "name you hear affiliated" with the Chiefs, per Chris Mortensen.
    
    5/5: "Team that will consider a first-round QB: The Chiefs. Negotiations with Alex Smith aren?t progressing well. Must keep long-term options open." - Ian Rapoport
    
    5/5: The Chiefs are desperate to trade down. If they do, the likely pick is Xavier Su'a-Filo. If they stay put, Su'a-Filo is still an option, but Marqise Lee is a strong possibility as well. - Chiefs source
    
    3/17: David Yankey will be the first interior lineman drafted - Matt Miller
    
    2/22: "I?m not sold the #Chiefs will go WR at all in the first round unless it?s a guy they grade as elite they can?t pass on." - Terez Paylor, Kansas City Star
    
    1/24: The Chiefs will look to add another running back in free agency or the middle rounds of the draft because they believe Knile Davis won't be ready for the start of the season, according to a Chiefs source.
    
    1/24: The Chiefs had scouts at the Florida-Georgia Southern game.
    
    
24. Cincinnati Bengals:
    5/3: "Another 'surprise' QB team to watch: Bengals, even though there are needs at CB & DL. Teddy Bridgewater is in discussion as fallback option." - Chris Mortensen
    
    4/5: "More and more feels Bengals a perfect match for Bradley Roby." - Paul Dehner, Cincinnati Enquirer
    
    3/5: "The Bengals are believed to have legitimate interest in Aaron Murray as someone to groom behind Dalton." - Carlos Holmes, Dayton Daily News
    
    2/18: "Mayock thinks Darqueze Dennard and Justin Gilbert will be gone when the Bengals are on the clock." - Mike Mayock
    
    2/15: "If Anthony Collins re-signs, that opens up the first round for a cornerback, but the Bengals aren?t in a critical have-to-have ... It is pretty much a best-player-available draft without glaring needs at the top. ... Don?t look for a quarterback before the third round." - Geoff Hobson, Bengals.com
    
    
    
    
    
25. San Diego Chargers:
    5/8: "Hearing about Chargers interest in Kony Ealy, pass rusher." - Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune
    
    5/8: "The Chargers are hoping against hope that one of their two or three highest-rated cornerbacks is available." - Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune
    
    5/7: "A number of team executives have penned Bitonio to Carolina at pick 28. I?m told the San Diego Chargers at number 25 will also consider Bitonio." - Tony Pauline
    
    3/15: "Chargers met with Kyle Van Noy/LB/BYU yesterday before today's pro-day for film work, etc." - Tony Pauline. The Chargers also met with Van Noy at the Senior Bowl.
    
    1/24: "I spoke with a Chargers scout at PJCS in October who absolutely loved [Louisvile WR Damian Copeland], so I think he made the right call." - Mark Blankenbaker, The CrunchZone.com
    
    
26. Indianapolis Colts:
    4/16: Ravens, Falcons, Patriots, Colts, Browns and Jets have shown the most interest in Michael Sam. per Aaron Wilson.
    
    4/15: The Colts have met with Louisville DE/OLB Marcus Smith three times thus far (private workout, pre-draft visit, Senior Bowl). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    
    
    
27. New Orleans Saints:
    5/9: "Two names to watch today in Rnd 2 for #Saints Keith McGill Utah CB & Pierre Desir CB Lindendwood." - Kristian Garic, Saints reporter
    
    5/9: Marcus Martin to the Saints is a "no-brainer," according to Larry Holder, New Orleans Times-Picayune
    
    5/7: "NFL invited USC center Marcus Martin to Radio City. Could he go late-first? Saints are high on him, tho they have other needs." - Ian Rapoport
    
    5/6: "There is a lot of buzz around the league that Marcus Martin is highly coveted by the Saints." - Daniel Jeremiah
    
    5/5: "It's official. I'm not falling away from Marqise Lee." - Larry Holder, NOLA.com, who has consistently mocked Lee to the Saints at No. 27. Holder has the Saints taking Jeremiah Attaochu and Dri Archer in the second and third rounds.
    
    4/29: The Saints have met with Jimmie Ward twice thus far (Senior Bowl, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/21: The Saints will draft a receiver, according to Mike Triplett, ESPN.
    
    4/13: The Chargers have met with Ryan Shazier twice thus far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/10: The Saints have met with Florida State center Bryan Stork twice thus far (Senior Bowl, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List (and yes, despite what Big Lead wrote today, these do matter, as teams have asked us for spreadsheets of visits).
    
    3/30: Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com expects the Saints to trade down.
    
    3/28: Dee Ford told NFL.com that the Eagles and Saints have expressed the most interest in him.
    
    2/18: "Zack Martin, Cyrus Kouandjio, David Yankey makes sense at No. 27 for Saints right now." - Mike Mayock
    
    1/24: "Couple notes overheard from the #Saints scouts around me. One razzed another about liking Kyle Van Noy." - DraftTV.com's Shane Hallam
    
    
28. Carolina Panthers:
    5/7: "A number of team executives have penned Bitonio to Carolina at pick 28. I?m told the San Diego Chargers at number 25 will also consider Bitonio." - Tony Pauline
    
    5/7: Kelvin Benjamin, Marqise Lee and Calvin Pryor are possibilities for the Panthers at No. 28, according to Jonathan Jones, Charlotte Observer.
    
    5/3: "Panthers are traveling for a last minute meeting with former Penn State WR Allen Robinson." - Rand Getlin
    
    4/24: The Panthers have met with Telvin Smith twice thus far (private workout, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/23: "I'm told the top two receiver targets for the Panthers are Brandin Cooks of Oregon State and Marqise Lee of USC." - Tony Pauline
    
    4/23: The Panthers and Buccaneers are high on Joel Bitonio, according to Tony Pauline. Bitonio is slotted at No. 32 in my 2014 NFL Mock Draft.
    
    4/23: "Carolina Panthers working out Davante Adams/WR/Fresno State today for a second time." - Tony Pauline
    
    4/21: The Buccaneers, Panthers and Broncos have met with Donte Moncrief twice thus far (private workout, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/18: "I'm told the Carolina Panthers could grab Moses late in round one and many think he won?t get past the Washington Redskins in the second frame." - Tony Pauline, DraftInsider.net
    
    3/19: "Eric Ebron set to visit Bills, Lions, Ravens, Panthers." - Chase Goodbread, NFL.com
    
    2/21: Ron Rivera said that finding a "receiver who can step up" is the team's No. 1 priority. He also said the secondary needs to be addressed.
    
    2/16: "Panthers scouts envisioned Russell Wilson in a mini-Cam role two years ago, but didn't want to invest a mid-round pick on him. If the Panthers choose not to re-sign Derek Anderson, Boyd could be an intriguing option in a later round." - Charlotte Observer
    
    
    
    
    
29. New England Patriots:
    5/9: Ryan Mallett is not available for a trade, according to Ed Werder.
    
    5/8: "Second source says nothing doing at the moment on Mallett to Houston. We'll watch how it plays out. Makes sense if Clowney is No. 1." - Tom Curran, CSN NE
    
    5/8: "A source tells me Ryan Mallett to the Texans may soon be done." - Tom Curran, CSN NE
    
    4/23: The Patriots have met with Austin Seferian-Jenkins twice thus far (Combine, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/22: The Patriots are "incredibly high" on Tom Savage and may pick him in the draft, according to Tony Pauline.
    
    4/18: The Packers, Patriots, Broncos and Jaguars are teams in the 21-40 range that could take Weston Richburg, according to Tony Pauline.
    
    4/18: "Don't be surprised if Patriots take a running back in the first round. Maybe Carlos Hyde." - Daniel Jeremiah
    
    4/17: "Dominique Easley/DL/Florida drawing heavy interest from Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, NE Patriots and San Francisco 49ers." - Tony Pauline
    
    4/16: Ravens, Falcons, Patriots, Colts, Browns and Jets have shown the most interest in Michael Sam. per Aaron Wilson.
    
    4/15: The Patriots have met with Bruce Ellington twice thus far (private workout, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/11: The Patriots will draft a quarterback in this draft because they believe they will lose Ryan Mallett next offseason, according to Tony Pauline.
    
    2/23: "The Patriots have been taking a heavy look at the tight end prospects at the combine, to little surprise." - Ben Volin, Boston Globe
    
    2/18: "Amaro would be logical at 29. So would Hageman. I think the other top guys (at DL/TE) will be gone." - Mike Mayock
    
    2/14: "Alabama's Jeoffrey Pagan's versatility and background in Nick Saban's system make him a prospect to keep on the radar in the middle rounds." - Mike Reiss, ESPN Boston
    
    2/10: "Robert Kraft says he hasn't spoken to Bill Belichick about Michael Sam but added that 'he knows that I would encourage him if (Sam) can help us win.'" - CBS Sports
    
    
30. San Francisco 49ers:
    5/6: "If Jets want WR Odell Beckham Jr, they'll have to trade up. Hearing he won't make it to 18. At least 1 team above them loves him." - Rich Cimini, ESPN. This does not include the 49ers, who have been rumored to covet the LSU receiver so much that they might trade into the top 15 to acquire him.
    
    5/5: "Teams pondering trading up for a WR: 49ers & Jets. Beckham, Cooks, Lee possible targets. For SF, move into teens more likely than Top 5." - Ian Rapoport
    
    5/5: The 49ers could target Zach Mettenberger if he makes it into Day 3, according to Matt Maiocco, CSN Bay Area.
    
    4/30: "Hearing ?same buzz? as last year #49ers are very interested in an LSU player: WR Odell Beckham." - Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle
    
    4/30: "All those teams in top 10 might draft me but I been thinking outside the box interesting phone calls." - Sammy Watkins. The 49ers have the ammo to move up for him.
    
    4/25: Chris Mortensen said that he heard twice that the 49ers could be "ready to do something big" during the draft.
    
    4/21: The 49ers have met with C.J. Fiedorowicz twice thus far (Senior Bowl, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/17: "Dominique Easley/DL/Florida drawing heavy interest from Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, NE Patriots and San Francisco 49ers." - Tony Pauline
    
    3/1: "Four of the 49ers? 2013 draft picks ? and two undrafted rookies who made the team in 2013 ? had arms 34 inches or longer." - Matt Barrows, Sacramento Bee
    
    2/25: "Verrett could interest 49ers." - Bill Williamson, ESPN
    
    2/21: "49ers GM Trent Baalke likes arm length. "All our (d-) linemen last year had arms that were at least 34 inches long."" - Vic Tafur
    
    2/14: "49ers Could see trade fitting as high as 12 with Giants. That could land Evans or Lee and not ruin entire draft." - Bill Williamson, ESPN
    
    1/24: "Trent Murphy is on the radar for the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers don't have a big need at the position, but with a plethora of picks, they could stand to get some pass rushing depth and that isn't a bad idea considering Aldon Smith's situation." - Charlie Campbell
    
    
31. Denver Broncos:
    5/8: "Broncos are talking about moving up." - Ian Rapoport. This would make sense, fitting Denver's win-now mentality.
    
    5/6: The Broncos love Ra'Shede Hageman, per Peter King.
    
    4/21: The Buccaneers, Panthers and Broncos have met with Donte Moncrief twice thus far (private workout, pre-draft visit). Go here for the entire NFL Draft Prospect Meetings List.
    
    4/18: The Packers, Patriots, Broncos and Jaguars are teams in the 21-40 range that could take Weston Richburg, according to Tony Pauline.
    
    2/18: Mike Mayock likes Scott Crichton to the Broncos. Called him a "poor man's Chris Long."
    
    2/13: "The Broncos could spend a premium pick on a corner like Kyle Fuller from Virginia Tech. ... Other cornerbacks the Broncos could consider are: Stanley Jean-Baptiste (Nebraska), Chris Davis (Auburn) or Antone Exum (Virginia Tech)." - Cecil Lammey
    
    2/10: "We will evaluate Michael just like any other draft prospect -- on the basis of his ability, character and NFL potential." - John Elway
    
    1/24: The Broncos had scouts at the Florida-Georgia Southern game.
    
    
32. Seattle Seahawks:
    4/17: "Dominique Easley/DL/Florida drawing heavy interest from Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, NE Patriots and San Francisco 49ers." - Tony Pauline
    
    4/11: "Last week sources told me they expect an offensive tackle heavy draft from the Seattle Seahawks next month." - Tony Pauline, DraftInsider.net. I have the Seahawks selecting a tackle in my 2014 NFL Mock Draft.
    
    3/10: "Connor Shaw says he's receiving most interest from Jaguars and Seahawks." - @NFL_CB
    
    3/4: "I'm told the Seattle Seahawks brass love Aaron Donald." - Tony Pauline
    
    2/17: "There is no reason to think they need to spend a high pick on a lineman with a guy like Tom Cable coaching them up." - SeattlePI.com
    
    2/17: "Do not be surprised when you see the Seahawks take a corner under 6' tall. That is your sign that they expect him to play inside." - HawkBlogger
    
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