7 Moves That Would Shake Up the NFL Draft

What if the Texans don't pick Jadeveon Clowney first?

Houston Doesn't Pick Jadeveon Clowney First - When it comes to the NFL Draft — expect the unexpected. Every spring, football analysts and prognosticators scrutinize and forecast what teams will select the best college players in the country via mock drafts. But until the actual selections are made live at the NFL Draft, you just never truly know. This year, electrifying University of South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney seems to be the consensus No. 1 pick by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft, which will be held Thursday night live from New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall. The Texans wouldn’t pass up on the chance to form a Pro Bowl set of book ends in Clowney and J.J. Watt…would they? Just imagine if the Texans do not select the game changer with that top pick. That would literally flip the NFL Draft upside down. Click on for more scenarios that could turn...

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Houston Doesn't Pick Jadeveon Clowney First - When it comes to the NFL Draft — expect the unexpected. Every spring, football analysts and prognosticators scrutinize and forecast what teams will select the best college players in the country via mock drafts. But until the actual selections are made live at the NFL Draft, you just never truly know. This year, electrifying University of South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney seems to be the consensus No. 1 pick by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft, which will be held Thursday night live from New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall. The Texans wouldn’t pass up on the chance to form a Pro Bowl set of book ends in Clowney and J.J. Watt…would they? Just imagine if the Texans do not select the game changer with that top pick. That would literally flip the NFL Draft upside down. Click on for more scenarios that could turn...

Cowboys Move Up to Draft Johnny Manziel - We’ve heard the persistent rumors about the Dallas Cowboys moving up and rolling the dice on Johnny Manziel as the new face of "America's Team." Although Tony Romo is still one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL, he is coming off a back surgery and has yet to lead the Cowboys to the Super Bowl. Do the Cowboys take a chance on Johnny Football? If so, they may need to make their jumbotron even bigger. With an owner like Jerry Jones, anything is possible.(Photos from left: Scott Halleran/Getty Images, NFL)

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Cowboys Move Up to Draft Johnny Manziel - We’ve heard the persistent rumors about the Dallas Cowboys moving up and rolling the dice on Johnny Manziel as the new face of "America's Team." Although Tony Romo is still one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL, he is coming off a back surgery and has yet to lead the Cowboys to the Super Bowl. Do the Cowboys take a chance on Johnny Football? If so, they may need to make their jumbotron even bigger. With an owner like Jerry Jones, anything is possible.(Photos from left: Scott Halleran/Getty Images, NFL)

Johnny Manziel, @JManziel2 - Tweet: “YESSSSSSSS!! Couldn’t be happier for my guy @KingJames and the @cavs #Cleveland.” (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Johnny Football Not Selected in First Round - All week long, NFL analysts have boasted about quarterback Johnny Manziel having that ‘it’ factor, the kind of instincts in the pocket that cannot be taught. Well, Manziel’s ability to improvise on the run and make something out of nothing is one of his biggest attributes and weaknesses, as that kind of scrambling potentially leaves him open to get hit hard and plagued with injuries. The latter could be responsible for a potential free fall in the Draft. How crazy would it be if Johnny Football drops out of the first round altogether?  (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Houston Trades No. 1 Pick to Atlanta - The Atlanta Falcons have been rumored trading partners of the Houston Texans for the coveted top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft all week long. If this trade goes down and the Falcons wind up with Jadeveon Clowney to strengthen their D-line, just how much are they going to have to send Houston’s way in return? A lot. (Photo: NFL)

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Houston Trades No. 1 Pick to Atlanta - The Atlanta Falcons have been rumored trading partners of the Houston Texans for the coveted top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft all week long. If this trade goes down and the Falcons wind up with Jadeveon Clowney to strengthen their D-line, just how much are they going to have to send Houston’s way in return? A lot. (Photo: NFL)

Lions Move Up, Draft Sammy Watkins - Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins figures to be a Top 5 selection in the 2014 NFL Draft. The possibility of the Detroit Lions moving up from the 10th spot to nab the explosive wideout and pair him opposite of “Megatron” Calvin Johnson, arguably the best receiver in the game, would not only shake up the Draft…it’d shake up the entire league. Cornerbacks and safeties across the league, especially in the NFC North, take notice — you’re going to want to pop a couple Advil for some pain relief facing this tandem. (Photos from left: Tyler Smith/Getty Images, NFL)

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Lions Move Up, Draft Sammy Watkins - Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins figures to be a Top 5 selection in the 2014 NFL Draft. The possibility of the Detroit Lions moving up from the 10th spot to nab the explosive wideout and pair him opposite of “Megatron” Calvin Johnson, arguably the best receiver in the game, would not only shake up the Draft…it’d shake up the entire league. Cornerbacks and safeties across the league, especially in the NFC North, take notice — you’re going to want to pop a couple Advil for some pain relief facing this tandem. (Photos from left: Tyler Smith/Getty Images, NFL)

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Derek Carr Becomes First QB Selected - Is there a team willing to take Derek Carr as the first quarterback off the board over Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles? Don’t rule out this Draft-changing possibility. The Fresno State quarterback threw for a mind-numbing 5,082 yards and 50 touchdowns this past season, and was a favorite among former NFL coach Jon Gruden on ESPN’s Gruden’s QB Camp. The kid’s a beast! (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Derek Carr Becomes First QB Selected - Is there a team willing to take Derek Carr as the first quarterback off the board over Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles? Don’t rule out this Draft-changing possibility. The Fresno State quarterback threw for a mind-numbing 5,082 yards and 50 touchdowns this past season, and was a favorite among former NFL coach Jon Gruden on ESPN’s Gruden’s QB Camp. The kid’s a beast! (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

49ers, Broncos Move Way Up to Make Splashy Picks - The San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos — early Super Bowl favorites for the 2014 NFL season — hold onto the 30th and 31st picks, respectively, in this year’s Draft. Don’t be surprised if they move up to get an earlier pick. There are reports that the 49ers are willing to trade way up to land a solid speed receiver, while the Broncos are on the prowl to land an inside linebacker, even if they have to move up to the middle of the first round to get their man.(Photo: NFL)

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49ers, Broncos Move Way Up to Make Splashy Picks - The San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos — early Super Bowl favorites for the 2014 NFL season — hold onto the 30th and 31st picks, respectively, in this year’s Draft. Don’t be surprised if they move up to get an earlier pick. There are reports that the 49ers are willing to trade way up to land a solid speed receiver, while the Broncos are on the prowl to land an inside linebacker, even if they have to move up to the middle of the first round to get their man.(Photo: NFL)