Weekly FoS 2014 NFL Mock Draft: 1st Round (4/16/14)

Feb 22, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Auburn Tigers offensive lineman Greg Robinson participates in drills during the 2014 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

6. Atlanta Falcons
Greg Robinson

The Falcons do backflips to get the best tackle in the draft to fall to them at 6. They may even look to move up after both Clowney and Mack are off the board. Protecting Matt Ryan and opening up the running game is just as important as improving their pass rush.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Eric Ebron

The Bucs hoped for either Evans or Watkins but with them off the board they go with Ebron here. Ebron provides the Bucs with another weapon across from Vincent Jackson. Aaron Donald would be an option as well here or Lovie Smith could try to get his QB of the future. Instead Ebron is the call, for now.

8. Minnesota Vikings
Derek Carr

Carr could be drafted anywhere from 4 down to the second round. He is the perfect long term fit for the Norv Turner offense, especially with the Vikings moving outdoors. Johnny Manziel and Teddy Bridgewater could be eyed but don’t fit the Vikings style as well. Matt Cassel can start for a year or two.

9. Buffalo Bills
Jake Matthews

The Bills get a gift in Matthews to protect their Franchise QB and to open up holes for their double threat at RB. A weapon like Evans or Ebron would be nice as well but Matthews is a fine consolation prize.

10. Detroit Lions
Ha Ha Clinton Dix

The Lions find themselves in a very interesting place. With a few stud DTs available but no real need they upgrade their backend with Dix. Rumors have it that the Lions are interested in a receiver but the top 2, and the top tight end, are off the board so they upgrade their defense.