There are still many good prospects left on the board at this point and there are still teams who have not yet made a pick. Here is the first round of this mock draft. https://boldgm.com/2014/05/01/nfl-mock-draft-with-trades/ This is the deepest draft in decades so there are still many great players left on the vine.
33. Cardinals- Kony Ealy OLB Missouri
The Cardinals aren’t a team with that many needs but there are a couple big ones. One of them is pass rusher where they have no one to compliment the old John Abraham. They can use an offensive lineman, a running back, and a strong safety.
34. Falcons- RaShede Hageman DT Minnesota
*** Falcons acquire 34th pick from Redskins for 37th and 147th pick***
{previous pick: Jake Matthews OT}
The Falcons need to continue building their lines and while there are pass rushers later in the draft there arent many more impact defensive tackles especially someone like Hageman who many have a first round grade on.
35. Browns- Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida State
{previous picks: Johnny Manziel QB, Odell Beckham jr. WR}
The Browns have had a strong draft so far and continue to fill needs. They need another corner to play with Joe Haden and can use Buster Skrine in more of a nickel role now. They could also look at a left guard here, a free safety, or a 3-4 DE.
36. Raiders- Kyle Van Noy OLB Brigham Young
{previous pick: Eric Ebron TE}
I can see them taking a guard here but they can easily get one in the third round. They probably have the worst group of linebackers in the league with the Miami Dolphins. If I were the Raiders I would heavily think about trading down.
37. Redskins- Joel Bitonio OT Nevada
He can play tackle or he can be moved inside to guard which is a huge need for the Redskins. I really dont understand why people are picking this team to win the division. This is a club with needs everywhere and I am not to confident in RGIII especially with this offensive line playing in front of him.
38. Buccaneers- Allen Robinson WR Penn State
{previous pick: Greg Robinson}
The Bucs are in extremely desperate need of a wide receiver to play across from Vincent Jackson. Robinson would give the Bucs a set of tall receivers which would create some bad matchups on shorter defensive backs. If their draft turns out like this with their additions this offseason (& a guard in round 4) this could be a team threatening to make the playoffs.
39. Ravens- Stephon Tuitt DE Notre Dame
***Ravens acquire 39th pick from Jaguars for 194th and 2015 first round picks***
{previous pick: Zach Martin OT}
The Ravens can of course trade up from their second round pick to this one but Ozzie Newsome is one of the smartest GMs in the game and even though they are giving up their first round pick next year they are getting first round talent at a position of need. Tuitt would take the spot of the lost Arthur Brown.
40. Vikings- Derek Carr QB Fresno State
{previous pick: Jimmie Ward SS}
The Vikings busted a few years ago on Christian Ponder and need a real quarterback to lead them to the promised land. The Vikings overall have a pretty good team including the best running back in football in Adrian Peterson. The only glaring needs for the Vikings right now is right guard and linebacker. This is also a team that would now have 2 first round picks in theirs and Carolinas and had 3 first round picks last year.
41. Jaguars- Cameron Fleming OT Stanford
{previous pick: Blake Bortles}
The Jaguars have a top emerging left tackle in Luke Joeckel but a big hole at the right tackle position and it is important with a rookie quarterback that you have good protection. If the team is feeling unsure about Blackmon they could take a wide receiver here but I think Blackmon will be reinstated by next season.
42. Titans- Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE Washington
{previous pick: Anthony Barr}
If Jake Locker can play well this season this team should make the playoffs and if he doesnt this team will likely draft a first round quarterback next year. This teams top tight end right now is Dalenie Walker which is unacceptable. This team also has a big need at corner after the loss of Alterraun Verner.
43. Giants- Dominique Easley DT Florida
{previous pick: Taylor Lewan OT}
This was a very hard pick for me to do because they can go in so many different directions. They have an outstanding group of corners but if they cant stop the run they arent going to win 7 games. They have a very weak and old group of defensive tackles with limited interior pass rush ability. They can also go for tight end or wide receiver which are both positions of need for them.
44. Bengals- Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi
***Bengals acquire 44th pick from Rams for 55th & 88th picks***
{previous pick: Ryan Shazier}
The Bengals need a receiver to pair with AJ Green. They already have two very good tight ends and a running back that they selected in the second round last year so Donte could be the final piece of the puzzle. If Dalton cannot win a playoff game this year i think he will be replaced and be a free agent next year.
45. Lions- Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt
{previous pick: Justin Gilbert CB}
Even with the signing of Golden Tate the Lions are still looking for a wide receiver. Here they are taking one of my personal favorites in this draft. They still do need a right tackle.
46. Steelers- Jace Amaro TE Texas Tech
{previous pick: Darqueze Dennard}
The Steelers have a lot of options on the board that fit them including Morgan Moses, Cyrus Kouandijo, Kelvin Benjamin, and Cody Latimer. The Steelers want A tall option for Big Ben and particularly someone who is a target in the red zone. This is shaping up to be an ideal draft for GM Kevin Colbert.
47. Cowboys- Tre Mason RB Auburn
{previous pick: Timmy Jernigan DT}
The Cowboys can go a number of ways here whether it be a pass rusher or a wide receiver but i have them taking a running back. DeMarco Murray is a free agent at the end of the season and i dont know if it makes sense to bring him back on what will most likely have to be a multi year deal. Mason is my top rated running back and i think he can be a pro bowler at the NFL level.
48. Ravens- Deone Buccannon SS Washington State
{previous picks: Zach Martin OT, Stephon Tuitt DE}
They need someone to play next to Matt Elam in the secondary. There arent to many holes left for the Ravens but this is a big one needed to be filled. Its also important they find a pass rusher for the future in this draft.
49. Panthers- Cyrus Kouandijo OT Alabama
***Panthers acquire 49th pick from Jets for 60th pick and 2015 3rd round pick***
{previous pick: Mike Evans}
The Panthers get lucky this guy fell as they are in desperate need of a left tackle after Jordan Gross retired. He would most likely be responsible for protecting the Blind side of Cam Newton and Bryron Bell will return to his right tackle position.
50. Dolphins- Billy Turner OT North Dakota State
{previous pick: Xavier Sua Filo OG}
The Dolphins continue to fix that big black eye that you call an offensive line. Morgan Moses does remain on the board but he projects at left tackle and really took off when he moved from the right to left side. He would pair with Xavier to transform this Dolphins offensive line along with Brandon Albert and make it a point of strength.
51. Bears- Morgan Moses OT Virginia
{previous pick: Aaron Donald DT}
The Bears can consider a wide receiver or a corner here but I think this is a “best player available” pick. Jermon Bushrod is likely not their long term future at left tackle but Moses can easily be. He would likely be the blindside protector for the rest of Jay Cutlers career.
52. Cardinals- Weston Richburg C Colorado State
{previous pick: Konly Ealy OLB}
The Cardinals can see this as sort of a luxury type pick. They can use a long term center particularly one that can play at a very high level for the next ten years and open holes in the running game.
53. Packers- Terrence Brooks FS Florida State
{previous pick: CJ Mosley ILB}
The Packers continue to transform their defense in a way to compete with the 49ers, the Bears and the Seahawks. Adding Brooks would make this a very well rounded secondary capable of defending high impact arial attacks. They will finally fix the hole left by the injury to Nick Collins.
54. Eagles- Cody Latimer WR Indiana
{previous pick: Kyle Fuller CB}
The Eagles need to add receiver depth after the loss of DeSean Jackson. In the Eagles high flying offense there is a good chance that Latimer will see a lot of time on the field.
55. Rams- Gabe Jackson OG Mississippi State
{previous picks: Sammy Watkins WR, Haha Clinton-Dix FS}
The Rams have to fill the hole left by the departuring Harvey Dahl at the guard position. This would be an outstanding pick as Gabe Jackson has drawn reviews to Larry Warford who won offensive rookie of the year last year. This would open up some big holes for Zac Stacy.
56. 49ers- Stanley Jean- Baptiste CB Nebraska
{previous pick: Brandin Cooks WR}
After seeing the Seahawks manhandle their receivers with their larger corners the 49ers want to be able to have their own. Stanley stand at 6’3 and could develop into a very physical man to man corner in this league.
57. Seahawks- Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise State
***Seahawks acquire 57th pick from chargers for 64th 132th & 208th picks***
{previous pick: Bradley Roby CB}
The Seahawks are not bringing back Chris Clemons and have one year left from Cliff Avril before he will go looking for big money. The Seahawks operate like the Giants in that they have multiple pass rushers and do use a rotation for it. There secondary quickly became very expensive and i expect Russell Wilson to get a contract at about 15M per year soon so that salary cap will get very tight very quick. A good starting option right here is enough to move up for.
58. Saints- Kelvin Benjamin WR Florida State
{previous pick: Dee Ford}
This is a big wild card pick as there have been conflicting reports about Benjamin. The Saints do need another receiver and one to hopefully take the spot of Colston now that he has gotten older and they lost Lance Moore. I can also see them taking a running back here or potentially a offensive guard.
59. Colts- Keith McGill CB Utah
This team doesnt have a first round pick because of the lopsided Trent Richardson trade but i do believe that Trent will be better this year due to the likelyhood that you wont see 8 men in the box because of Wayne, Nicks, Allen, and TY Hilton. This team NEEDS a lefts guard and also a strong safety. The Colts with a couple small additions can be a real force next season.
60. Jets- Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech
{previous pick: Marquise Lee WR}
I think that tight end Troy Niklas is an option here too which would create a great offense and put pressure on Geno Smith to succeed. I think if Geno isnt good this year The Jets will absolutely pick up a quarterback in next years first round. Here though the Jets get a pass rusher who will eventually take over for 33 year old Calvin Pace.
61. Giants- Troy Niklas TE Notre Dame
***Giants acquire 61st pick from Cardinals for 152nd and 2015 2nd round picks***
{previous picks: Taylor Lewan OT, Dominique Easley DT}
The Giants have had one of the worst tight end situations since Jake Ballard left. Here Eli gets a big 6’7 270lbs target who will be able to block and make plays in the red zone. The Giants still have a number of needs to address including outside linebacker and need another wide receiver.
62. Cowboys- Martavis Bryant WR Clemson
{previous picks: Timmy Jernigan DT, Tre Mason RB}
The Cowboys need a receiver to replace the departing Miles Austin and get a nice number 2 receiver here. The Bryants would represent a viable receiving core along with Terrence Williams.
63. Broncos- Chris Borland ILB Wisconsin
{previous pick: JaWuan James}
The Broncos seem to be a moderately easy choice to return to the super bowl as the AFC champions. They do have a big hole left by the departing Wesley Woodyard. They are really pushing to win the championship before Peyton retires.
64. Seahawks- Davante Adams WR Fresno State
{previous pick: Bradley Roby CB}
The Super Bowl champion Seahawks are very deep in a number of areas and feature high end talent in most of those areas as well. The do have an issue at wide receiver where they can use additional depth after the loss of Golden Tate.
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