The Star’s NFL mock draft 4.0

Houston wants Blake Bortles, so a trade-down is possible.

Plug-and-play tackle with great bloodlines is a sure thing.

Can be the cornerstone of Gus Bradley’s defense for years.

WR Mike Evans, Texas A

Sammy Watkins is bigger name, but Evans is the better fit.

WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson

Big-time playmaker will help Oakland’s “win now” effort.

OT Greg Robinson, Auburn

High-upside mauler who fills a need.

TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina

Would love Evans, but Ebron is nice consolation prize.

DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh

New coach Mike Zimmer can build defense around him.

OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan

Natural LT will help keep E.J. Manuel upright.

OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA

Barr is raw but has upside as a pass rusher.

QB Derek Carr, Fresno St.

Reports have linked Titans to record-setting QB.

DT Ra’Shede Hageman, Minn.

Fits the prototype of a Giants D-lineman.

CB Darqueze Dennard, Mich. St.

Coordinator Gregg Williams will like his physicality.

S Calvin Pryor, Louisville

Fills need and is an intimidating hitter.

WR Odell Beckham Jr., LSU

Big Ben needs a downfield threat.

QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A

Jerry Jones can’t help but take the home-state star.

OT Zack Martin, Notre Dame

Versatility and toughness make him rock solid.

WR Brandin Cooks, Oregon State

Super-productive slot receiver will help young QB.

LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

Three-down plug-and-play linebacker fills a need.

QB Blake Bortles, Central Fla.

Could easily go earlier, but Cards will take this.

S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama

Can do a little bit of everything and fills a need.

CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma St.

Ball skills and athleticism can help on back end.

OLB Dee Ford, Auburn

Natural 3-4 pass-rusher who can help Houston and Hali.

LB Ryan Shazier, Ohio St.

Speedy tackler who can add some juice to front seven.

CB Bradley Roby, Ohio State

Has the athleticism and ball skills to be a top corner.

QB Jimmy Garoppolo, E. Illinois

Browns complete their offense with high-upside QB.

DE Demarcus Lawrence, Boise St.

Rex Ryan can never have too many pass rushers.

WR Marqise Lee, USC

Once a surefire top-15 pick; Panthers get a bargain.

DT Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame

Pats add another young, gifted lineman to the mix.

WR Cody Latimer, Indiana

Boasts size, strength and hands to be good possession receiver.

OLB Kyle Van Noy, BYU

The Broncos need pass-rush insurance for Ware and Miller.

TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Wash.

Another weapon for QB Russell Wilson.

This story was originally published April 26, 2014 at 5:59 PM with the headline "The Star’s NFL mock draft 4.0."