Fansided Local & NFL Sites 2014 NFL Mock Draft (Picks 1 – 26)
Nov 30, 2013; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal linebacker Trent Murphy (93) tips the pass by Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tommy Rees (11) during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. The Stanford Cardinal defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
#25 San Diego Chargers Select Trent Murphy, Stanford, Linebacker – The San Diego Chargers select Trent Murphy with the 25th pick. Trent Murphy fills a pass rushing need for the Chargers. He will compete for playing time with Thomas Keiser, Melvin Ingram and Manti Te’o. The Chargers are desperate for a pass rush after finished 29th in the league this season and are also in the market for a second running back. I could see the Chargers going after a pass rusher like Vic Beasley or Kyle Van Noy or a change of pace back like De’Anthony Thomas or Ka’Deem Carey.
Selection Made By LA Sports Hub: Check out more of their Chargers coverage here at their site.
#26 Cleveland Browns Select Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama, Offensive Tackle – Following the selection of Manziel with the #4 pick the Browns use the pick gained from the Colts in the Trent Richardson trade to solidfy their offensive line. Kouandjio is a raw, but talented offensive lineman. With his mass and strength he will improve the run game when plugged in at right tackle, moving Mitchell Schwartz inside to guard. Kouandjio could also replace Joe Thomas down the road at left tackle. Shows similar traits to Andre Smith, the high pick right tackle for the Bengals. With a deep wide receiver class and the value of running backs going down the Browns choose an immediate impact player they didn’t expect to be there. A wide receiver, cornerback or inside linebacker are also possibilities here.
Selection Made by Factory Of Sadness: Check out our home page for the full write up on this pick later today.
Next on the Clock: New Orleans Saints
The Browns bolster their offensive line with Cyrus Kouandjio here. Do you think he could fall this far? Do you like the value here instead of an offensive playmaker? Could the team get by with just Joe Haden and Buster Skrine as the top 2 CBs? Let us know who you would of selected.