Wednesday, May 7, 2014

NFL Mock Draft 2014 Part 3 (Picks 22-32)

22: Philadelphia Eagles

Pick: Kelvin Benjamin/ WR/ Florida State

Analysis: The Eagles have a need at WR after releasing DeSean Jackson, however, the trade for Darren Sproles gives them a similar type of player allowing them to take a bigger possession receiver. Kelvin Benjamin gives them a large, almost TE sized receiver who will be a monster in the red zone, and make Philly that much more difficult to stop.

23. Kansas City Chiefs

Pick: Marquis Lee/ WR/ USC

Analysis: Lee gives Andy Reid a true number one receiver who can play opposite of Dwayne Bowe. With two solid receivers and an elite RB in the backfield the Chiefs will be the biggest thorn in the side of Denver next season.

24. Cincinnati Bengals

Pick: Bradley Robey/ CB/ Ohio State

Analysis: Robey is an intriguing physical specimen, who despite some injuries, has a high ceiling as an NFL CB. He can start out as a Nickel Corner and eventually should be able to ascend to a no.2 CB for the Bengals.

25. San Diego Chargers

Pick: Louis Nix/ NG/ Notre Dame

Analysis: Chargers add a true NG in the middle, who also has the upside of having been in charge of keeping Manti Te'o clean from being blocked at Notre Dame. The fit here is perfect, and improves the Chargers defense, especially against the run.

26. Cleveland Browns

Pick: Derek Carr/ QB/ Fresno State

Analysis: After missing out on Manziel the Browns take a QB who can come in and compete with Brian Hoyer for the starting job. Carr is a near perfect fit for Kyle Shanahan's offense, at least on paper. The only real weakness Carr has is on deep passes and his size. I look at Carr as a poor man's Andrew Luck or Drew Brees, especially with his gunslinger mentality.

27. New Orleans Saints

Pick: Keith McGull/ CB/ Utah

Analysis: The Saints have a penchant for having first round picks that are completely out of left field. After flirting with Brandon Browner and signing Jairus Byrd the Saints have all but announced they are trying to copy Seattle's blueprint for defense. McGull has raw first round talent but is unrefined. At 6'3'' he is a huge man with long arms and solid enough speed to play press man. Letting him cover the number 2 receiver while learning from Champ Bailey will allow him to develop fast.

28. Carolina Panthers

Pick: Brandin Cooks/ WR/ Oregon State

Analysis: Might as well call him Steve Smith without the crazy. Fast tenacious burner, gives Carolina someone to throw the ball to other than Greg Olsen.

29. New England Patriots

Pick: Austin Seferian-Jenkins/ TE/ Washington

Analysis: The Patriots need help on offense and they know it. Despite needs at WR the Pats should wait for the second round to address that need and take a TE who can complement (or replace) Rob Gronkowski. Hopefully this kid turns out better than Aaron Hernandez.

30. San Francisco 49ers

Pick: Timmy Jernigan/ DT/NG/ Florida State

Analysis: While I doubt they pick here (probably trading up for a Odell Beckham Jr. or some other speed receiver) Jernigan makes the most sense here as a talented lineman who could play either Nose or End for the 49ers, and is one of the most talented players available.

31. Denver Broncos

Pick: Joel Bitonio/ OT/OG / Nevada

Analysis: A versatile lineman who projects best as a LG. Plays with awareness and intensity and helps jumpstart Denver's run game.

32. Seattle Seahawks

Pick: Stanley Jean-Baptiste/ CB/ Nebraska

Analysis: Could be the love child of Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman. Has all of the size and raw ability the Seahawks looks for in a corner and could compete for the no.2 corner spot against Byron Maxwell immediately.

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