2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

Last update: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Round 4 added.
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97. Houston Texans: E.J. Gaines, CB, Missouri
    Brice McCain was a huge disappointment in 2013, so the Texans will want to add a cornerback at some point during the middle rounds.
    
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98. Washington Redskins: Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin
    The Redskins must improve their defense, but they also have to focus on upgrading the receiver position. A No. 2 wideout is needed.
    
    
99. Atlanta Falcons: Daniel McCullers, NT, Tennessee
    The Falcons have three defensive tackles with expiring contracts, including Corey Peters, a run-stuffer who tore his Achilles in December. A replacement is needed.
    
    
100. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU
     Akeem Spence had a disappointing rookie campaign playing next to Gerald McCoy, capped off by an arrest for marijuana possession. The Buccaneers may want to bring in another interior defensive lineman.
     
     
     
     
     
101. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brent Urban, DE/DT Virginia
     Surprise, surprise, Tyson Alualu struggled at left end in Jacksonville's new scheme. An upgrade here is needed for the league's worst pass rush.
     
     
102. Cleveland Browns: Keith McGill, CB, Utah
     Like most teams, the Browns need depth at corner. I'm sure they wouldn't mind an eventual upgrade over Buster Skrine either.
     
     
103. Oakland Raiders: Anthony Steen, G, Alabama
     The Raiders need multiple upgrades on their offensive line. Lucas Nix might be the worst starting guard in the NFL, so he needs to be replaced.
     
     
104. Minnesota Vikings: Calvin Barnett, DT, Oklahoma State
     The Vikings used one of three first-rounders on a defensive tackle last year, but they may have to double dip at the position with Kevin Williams hitting free agency.
     
     
105. Buffalo Bills: Morgan Breslin, DE/OLB, USC
     Jerry Hughes' great 2013 campaign came out of nowhere. The Bills should probably obtain some insurance just in case it was a fluke. They could use depth at linebacker anyway.
     
     
106. St. Louis Rams: George Uko, DT, USC
     Kendall Langford probably won't be on St. Louis' roster beyond the 2014 season, so it'll be in the front office's best interest to acquire a potential future starter at the position.
     
     
107. Detroit Lions: Demarcus Lawrence, DE/OLB, Boise State
     Willie Young is a free agent. If he's not retained, Detroit will have to find someone to compete with Devin Taylor as the starter across from Ziggy Ansah. The loser of that battle will provide depth.
     
     
108. Tennessee Titans: Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU
     There have been reports indicating that Chris Johnson will be cut this offseason. If that's the case, Tennessee will obviously be searching for a new lead running back.
     
     
     
     
     
109. New York Giants: Aaron Lynch, DE, South Florida
     Justin Tuck is a free agent, so the Giants will need another pass-rusher if he moves on. Taking a defensive end out of South Florida worked well before.
     
     
110. Jacksonville Jaguars: Corey Moore, S, Georgia
     Jacksonville's secondary struggled throughout the 2013 season. The team has a huge hole at safety next to Johnathan Cyprien that needs to be filled.
     
     
111. New York Jets: Tre Boston, S, North Carolina
     Charlie Campbell reported that Ted Thompson showed interest in Tre Boston, so I'll probably be moving the North Carolina safety up in my next mock. For now, Boston would fill a big need in New York's putrid secondary.
     
     
112. Miami Dolphins: Kelcy Quarles, DT, South Carolina
     Miami could lose at least one starting defensive tackle this offseason, as Paul Soliai and Randy Starks are both impending free agents.
     
     
113. Chicago Bears: Chris Smith, DE, Arkansas
     As I wrote in the Chicago Bears team needs page, Julius Peppers, coming off a disappointing 7.5-sack campaign, counts more than $18 million against the cap. It's sounding like he could be let go. If that's the case, a replacement will be needed.
     
     
114. Pittsburgh Steelers: Billy Turner, OT, North Dakota State
     Kelvin Beachum played well at left tackle to close out the season, but the Steelers might want to add some insurance.
     
     
115. Dallas Cowboys: Jordan Richards, S, Stanford
     Dallas had horrible safety play all year. An upgrade in this area would have allowed it to beat Philadelphia in Week 17.
     
     
116. Arizona Cardinals: Andre Williams, RB, Boston College
     Rashard Mendenhall is a free agent, but that's for the best because he stinks. The Cardinals have to find someone to split carries with Andre Ellington.
     
     
     
     
     
117. Green Bay Packers: Chris Borland, ILB, Wisconsin
     The Packers released Desmond Bishop during the previous offseason. On top of that, the rapidly aging A.J. Hawk will have an expiring contract soon. Ted Thompson will have to address the inside linebacker position in the near future.
     
     
118. Philadelphia Eagles: Ed Reynolds, S, Stanford
     The Eagles will need to address the safety position twice if Nate Allen isn't re-signed. That's how terrible the back end of their defense was.
     
     
119. Cincinnati Bengals: Deandre Coleman, DT, California
     Domata Peko, who will be entering his contract season in 2014, has not performed well this year. Meanwhile, Devon Still, a 2012 second-rounder, has shown nothing thus far.
     
     
120. Kansas City Chiefs: Adrian Hubbard, DE/OLB, Alabama
     The Chiefs found out the hard way that they don't have much behind Tamba Hali and Justin Houston. That needs to change.
     
     
     
     
     
121. San Diego Chargers: JuWuan James, OT, Tennessee
     Jeromey Clary had to play tackle when King Dunlap got hurt. This cannot be allowed to happen again.
     
     
122. New Orleans Saints: James Hurst, OT, North Carolina
     Terron Armstead looked great at left tackle to close out the season, but he's an unknown. Zach Strief is a free agent. The Saints may want to use a Round 3-5 selection on a tackle.
     
     
123. Cleveland Browns: Rob Herron, WR, Wyoming
     If Greg Little is "Mr. Dependable," does Brad Nessler call Davone Bess "Mr. Ultra Dependable?" Bess was even worse than Little this past season, so a second selection on a receiver could be used.
     
     
124. Carolina Panthers: Kapri Bibbs, RB, Colorado State
     Cam Newton has made huge improvements this year, but he could still really benefit from a potent, pass-catching weapon coming out of the backfield.
     
     
125. San Francisco 49ers: Stephen Morris, QB, Miami
     Jim Harbaugh may want to groom a backup behind Colin Kaepernick. He could also develop a quarterback and trade him.
     
     
126. New England Patriots: Bene Benwikere, CB, San Jose State
     The Patriots will need depth at cornerback behind Alfonzo Dennard and Logan Ryan if free agent Aqib Talib walks.
     
     
127. Denver Broncos: Jaylen Watkins, CB, Florida
     You have to wonder what the Broncos plan on doing at cornerback in 2014 and beyond. Champ Bailey and Quentin Jammer will be 36 and 35, respectively, in June. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, meanwhile, will be a free agent in March.
     
     
128. Seattle Seahawks: Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State
     The Seahawks are always looking to bolster their pass rush. Will Sutton would've been considered a steal here a year ago, but he's coming off a down season.
     
     
     
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