Report: 'Word's spreading' that Jaguars will take Manziel at No. 3
With only one day remaining until the draft, the rumors are starting to spin out of control. The latest? The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to select Johnny Manziel with the No. 3 overall pick.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle has the scoop:
Word's spreading among media here that Manziel is going to Jacksonville at 3.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) May 7, 2014
Manziel is unquestionably the hottest name at the moment. The St. Louis Rams have hinted they are considering selecting Manziel at No. 2, but many people believe it's a smokescreen intended to convince a team to trade up.
It's entirely possible the Jaguars are also crafting a smokescreen here. There's little reason to reveal their intent to select Manziel at this stage other than to entice a team to trade up. Then again, Manziel does seem like a great fit for a Jaguars team that needs a quarterback (and an injection of excitement).
Strap yourselves in, folks. It's going to be a wild 24 hours.