FoS Weekly 2014 NFL Mock Draft

Dec 28, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Taylor Lewan (77) walks off the field following the game against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium. Kansas State defeated Michigan 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

16. Baltimore Ravens
Taylor Lewan

With Steve Smith on board and Dennis Pitta returning the Ravens could bring in Eric Ebron, as we had them do in the last Mock but with Lewan falling the Ravens pounce. Picking up Lewan to secure the right side of the line allows the Ravens to get back to their tough sledding running game with Ray Rice. Not a sexy pick but a line solidifying one.

17. Dallas Cowboys
Ra’Shede Hageman

Hageman is the next in line big body after Donald and Nix, and the Cowboys need a big body, as well as a few pass rushers. Hageman is not a known name and has his flaws but the Cowboys need to take care of their defensive line and he helps.

18. New York Jets
Eric Ebron

One of the biggest reasons that safeties are looked at so high is the emergence of tight ends. Ebron is the next in line of ultra athletic tight ends who can make defenses pay. The Jets could look in a number of directions here but choose to give Geno Smith or Mike Vick a over the middle weapon to use along with Eric Decker.

19. Miami Dolphins
Zack Martin

Martin is the popular pick here a the Dolphins still need to add to their offensive line even after signing Branden Albert in Free Agency. The Dolphins have been aggressive in free agency but could shore up their line here.

20. Arizona Cardinals
Johnny Manziel

Manziel is not a need pick but with Carson Palmer older, playing inside a dome and Bruce Arians’ creative mind this might be the perfect spot for Mr. Football. The Cardinals could entertain trade up options here from a team looking for either Manziel or Teddy Bridgewater or could go with any number of positions including linebacker. Manziel’s upside after developing for a year or two behind Palmer makes this pick make sense.