Weekly Friday FoS 2014 NFL Mock Draft: 1st Round

Feb 22, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack speaks at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports

11. Tennessee Titans
Khalil Mack

Possibly the best situation for both the Titans and Mack. The Titans get an elite talent at #11 and Mack gets to be coached up by Ray Horton in his aggressive 3-4 defense. Mack’s stock currently is much higher then this but its possible need and value allow him to slip a bit on draft night. Either way a nice landing spot for a kid that played at Buffalo.

12. New York Giants
Darqueze Dennard

The Giants need help on the offensive line and wouldn’t pass up Jake Matthews here. Their defensive backfield also has holes and Dennard can fill them physically. The Giants could also look at Mike Evans to replace Hakeem Nicks.

13. St. Louis Rams
Dee Ford

After snatching up their LT for the future the Rams bring in the versatile Ford here. This is where simulated Mock Drafts struggle. If the Rams were interested in a OLB/DE type they would of selected Clowney at #2. In this case though they end up with a high end rusher and their LT.

14. Chicago Bears
Louis Nix III

The big defensive tackle stays close to Notre Dame by going to the Bears. The Bears need help up the middle as well as in the secondary. Nix fits the need quite well as would Donald.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jake Matthews

A gift for the Steelers as Matthews falls here. The Steelers may not be focused on their offensive line but can’t pass up Matthews. A DB like Justin Gilbert will be tempting as well as defensive line help. Matthews gives the Steelers their version of Joe Thomas. Plop him in and let him go.