Here is our top 25 re-ranking of the 2014 NFL draft class, created with the input of NFL evaluators:
1. Khalil Mack, OLB, Oakland Raiders: Mack validated his top-five status with a promising rookie season. The Raiders expect him to spend less time in coverage and more time rushing the passer this season.
2. Aaron Donald, DT, St. Louis Rams: Some evaluators think Donald's relatively small stature for the D-tackle position pushed down his stock in the draft. Teams would have a hard time passing up Donald if given another shot.
3. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, New York Giants: Beckham needed just 12 games to amass 91 receptions for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns.
4. Sammy Watkins, WR, Buffalo Bills: The only controversy over Watkins' early selection was whether the Bills gave up too much to get him. He was overshadowed by Beckham but still had a very productive rookie season.
5. C.J. Mosley, ILB, Baltimore Ravens: Mosley looks like the latest top-notch linebacker in Baltimore after a rookie season in which he led the team in tackles while also collecting five pass breakups, three sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble.
6. Anthony Barr, OLB, Minnesota Vikings: Barr proved to be versatile and an impact player as a rookie, easing concerns about positional fit. His physical tools were never in question.
Mike Evans caught 12 touchdown passes as a rookie in 2014. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images
7. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: This makes Evans the third receiver in the class. Watkins' superior physical gifts keep him in the second spot.
8. Kyle Fuller, CB, Chicago Bears: Fuller winds up being the only corner on this Top 25 list. Bradley Roby came close. Some of the other top corners from this class look like success stories in the nickel role.
9. Zack Martin, G, Dallas Cowboys: Three offensive linemen went before Martin in the 2014 draft, but none joined him on a Pro Bowl roster.
10. Jadeveon Clowney, OLB, Houston Texans: Clowney's obvious talent made him the top overall pick. His inability to stay on the field amplifies concerns about whether he'll produce consistently.
11. Derek Carr, QB, Oakland Raiders: The stats say Carr was ineffective as a rookie, but most of the coaches and evaluators I've consulted favored him over the other 2014 rookie QBs based on his max potential.
12. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Minnesota Vikings: Bridgewater generally impressed during his rookie season with Minnesota. One recurring question from evaluators is whether Bridgewater is better than average in any one area, and what that means for his future.
13. Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Carolina Panthers: Benjamin went 28th in the draft. His 73 catches for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns helped push him higher as some of the other talented prospects slipped.
14. Brandin Cooks, WR, New Orleans Saints: A hand injury ended Cooks' rookie season just as he was hitting his stride, but his outstanding speed and quickness were nonetheless on display when he was on the field.
15. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Green Bay Packers: Clinton-Dix capped his rookie season with two interceptions against Seattle in the NFC Championship Game.
16. Taylor Lewan, T, Tennessee Titans: A season-ending ankle injury and the Titans' 2-14 record took the shine off Lewan's rookie season without changing opinions on him.
17. Ja'Wuan James, T, Miami Dolphins: James' promising rookie season fell apart when Branden Albert's injury forced a move to the left side. James is back where he belongs for 2015, on the right side of the line, restoring his value.
Jake Matthews struggled at left tackle as a rookie, but still has the physical tools that made him the No. 6 overall pick. Scott Cunningham/Getty Images
18. Jake Matthews, T, Atlanta Falcons: Matthews struggled at left tackle: one reason he's this low after the Falcons selected him sixth overall.
19. Jarvis Landry, WR, Miami Dolphins: Is this too early for a slot receiver? Landry averaged only 9.0 yards per catch, but Pro Football Focus had him 16th in cumulative WR grading.
20. Joel Bitonio, G, Cleveland Browns: The Browns took heat for their two 2014 first-round picks -- Justin Gilbert and Johnny Manziel -- but they did well thereafter. Bitonio became a solid starter as the 35th overall choice.
21. Jeremy Hill, RB, Cincinnati Bengals: Hill made it through his rookie season without incident after entering the 2014 draft carrying off-field concerns, including a 2011 charge for sexual assault. His talent was never in question.
22. Greg Robinson, T, St. Louis Rams: Robinson fell this far from second overall amid questions about whether he's better suited at guard. The Rams think he needs reps in a pro-style offense.
23. Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers: Adams landed with a team that knows how to pick and develop receivers. Another team might not get as much from him.
24. Eric Ebron, TE, Detroit Lions: Ebron isn't the first tight end to struggle learning the pro game. His struggles as a rookie drop him this far down, but his talent keeps him in the Top 25.
25. Blake Bortles, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars seem higher on Bortles than others. Based on the evaluators I spoke to, there's an argument that Garoppolo belongs here instead. We might have an answer come September.
