Joe Mazzulo’s 2014 NFL Draft Defensive Rankings
By Joe Mazzulo
Cornerback
1. Kyle Fuller – Virginia Tech – Late 1st round
2. Bradley Roby – Ohio State – Late 1st round
3. Darqueze Dennard – Michigan State – Late 1st round
4. Justin Gilbert – Oklahoma State – Early 2nd round
5. Marcus Roberson – Florida – Mid 2nd round
6. Jason Verrett – Texas Christian – Mid 2nd round
7. Stanley Jean-Baptiste – Nebraska – Mid 2nd round
8. Lamarcus Joyner – Florida State – Late 2nd round
9. Jaylen Watkins – Florida – Late 2nd round
10. Loucheiz Purifoy – Florida – Late 2nd round
Safety
1. Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix – Alabama – Late 1st round
2. Calvin Pryor – Louisville – Early 2nd round
3. Jimmie Ward – Northern Illinois – Mid 2nd round
4. Deone Buchanon – Washington State – Late 2nd round
5. Lamarcus Joyner – Florida State – Late 2nd round
6. Dion Bailey – Southern California – Early 3rd
7. Terrance Brooks – Florida State – Mid 3rd round
8. Ed Reynolds – Stanford – Mid 3rd round
9. Tre Boston – North Carolina – 4th round
10. Craig Loston – Louisiana State – 4th round
Check out my offensive rankings here, and remember to check back for my in depth position breakdowns in the weeks leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft.