Fansided Local & NFL Sites 2014 NFL Mock Draft (Picks 1 – 27)

Dec 28, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive tackle Zack Martin (70) is awarded the game

#27 New Orleans Saints Select Zack Martin, Notre Dame, OT  – The New Orleans Saints select Zack Martin with the 27th pick. Martin fills a need for the team’s offensive line, as the future of current Saints Tackle, Zach Strief, is uncertain. The Saints also have little depth at offensive tackle, as a former starter, Charles Brown, is also set to become a free agent. For these reasons, Martin’s immediate role with the team is uncertain, but would likely fit the bill for playing right tackle for the Saints. Other considerations for the Saints 27th pick included a 3-4 DE/OLB and cornerback.

Selection Made By Who Dat Dish: See their full write-up on Martin here on their site.

Next on the Clock: Carolina Panthers

Another tackle off the board, this time to the Saints. With Rob Ryan’s defense stepping up this year can they ignore the defense to build their offensive line? How does this fit pick for the Saints? Is there another defensive playmaker like the safety they picked last year that could make a huge impact. Tell us more below.