Weekly FoS NFL Mock Draft: 1st Round (What Jared Would Do)
Jan 6, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the second half of the 2014 BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
16. Baltimore Ravens
Kelvin Benjamin
I don’t think this is the pick the Ravens will make but I would roll the dice with Benjamin to give Joe Flacco a big receiver to go with the Smiths, Steve and Torrey. Benjamin wouldn’t be counted on for a big role in season one, very Ravens like, but could provide jump ball and redzone help that they need.
17. Dallas Cowboys
Brandin Cooks
Going all in with Tony Romo means get him more weapons. Cooks can play both inside and outside, don’t let his size fool you. With Dez Bryant and Jason Witten, Cooks won’t have to shoulder a huge load to start with but provides dynamic ability to open up the game in creative ways.
18. New York Jets
Marqise Lee
Not the fastest or biggest receiver but Lee is a reliable one. For Michael Vick or Geno Smith that will be very important. Eric Decker was an upgrade, Lee will be that as well. Lee can catch the ball cleanly and run great routes. Vick or Smith will feel very comfortable throwing to him.
19. Miami Dolphins
Xavier Su’a-Filo
The Dolphins have been linked to Zack Martin but that seems more likely because he is the best tackle on the board. Martin doesn’t project to be dominate in any area, but solid in many. The Dolphins need dominance and Su’a-Filo projects as a dominate run blocking guard.
20. Arizona Cardinals
Calvin Pryor
Derek Carr would be the pick if he was here but he isn’t so the Cardinals shore up the backline of their defense with the hard hitting Pryor. With the running games in their division the Cardinals need a player that can come in the box and be a menace.