2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

Last update: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. Major changes in all 4 rounds.
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The order of this 2014 NFL Mock Draft is based on my NFL Power Rankings.

*** This 2014 NFL Mock Draft (4 rounds) was updated Feb. 5. This mock draft will be updated at least once per week (Tuesday afternoons and other times for important events.). Check out old versions of this 2014 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock draft section. Follow @walterfootball for updates. ***


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: Kelcy Quarles, DT, South Carolina
     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: Keith McGill, CB, Utah
     The Jaguars definitely need some help at corner to help combat Andrew Luck.
     
     
102. Cleveland Browns: Khairi Fortt, ILB, California
     The Browns have a great front seven, but the one liability in the group is Craig Robertson, who was abused in coverage this past season.
     
     Pick change; previously Jimmie Ward, S
     
     
103. Oakland Raiders: Brandon Thomas, G, Clemson
     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.
     
     Pick change; previously Joel Bitonio, G/OT
     
     
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: Trevor Reilly, DE/OLB, Utah
     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: Billy Turner, OT, North Dakota State
     The Rams probably won't go offensive tackle early, but they'll have to at some point considering the uncertainty surrounding Jake Long.
     
     
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 to rush the passer across from Ziggy Ansah.
     
     
108. Tennessee Titans: A.J. McCarron, QB, Alabama
     The Titans will likely give Jake Locker one more chance to prove himself, but they'll probably want to spend a mid-round pick on a developmental quarterback.
     
     
     
     
     
109. New York Giants: Richard Rodgers, TE, California
     The Giants signed Brandon Myers to serve as a dependable intermediate target for Eli Manning, but he failed. Perhaps they'll draft someone instead.
     
     
110. 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.
     
     
111. New York Jets: JuWuan James, OT, Tennessee
     Austin Howard has played better of late, but he's a free agent. If he's not retained, New York will need a new right tackle.
     
     
112. Miami Dolphins: Xavier Grimble, TE, USC
     Ryan Tannehill would benefit from having a better intermediate option to throw to. Michael Egnew was used far too often at the end of this past season.
     
     
113. Chicago Bears: De'Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon
     Matt Forte had 363 touches last year. The Bears may want to bring in another running back who can do similar things in the passing game just to give Forte a break.
     
     
114. Pittsburgh Steelers: Deandre Coleman, DT, California
     The Steelers need some help up front. Cameron Heyward finally improved this year, but Ziggy Hood continued to struggle.
     
     
115. Dallas Cowboys: Aaron Lynch, DE, South Florida
     Here's another upgrade for the defensive line. With Anthony Spencer hitting free agency, Dallas will need a new pass-rusher across from DeMarcus Ware.
     
     
116. Arizona Cardinals: Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU
     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: Joel Bitonio, G/OT, Nevada
     The Packers could stand to find some depth on their offensive line.
     
     Pick change; previously Khairi Fortt, ILB
     
     
118. Philadelphia Eagles: Terrance Mitchell, CB, Oregon
     Cary Williams hasn't been very good and will probably be released next offseason (he's due $6.5 million in 2015), while Bradley Fletcher can't be counted on to start 16 games in a season.
     
     Pick change; previously Ed Reynolds, S
     
     
119. Cincinnati Bengals: Will Sutton, DT, Arizona State
     The Bengals need insurance at defensive end. Geno Atkins is coming off a torn ACL, while Domata Peko is entering his contract year.
     
     
120. Kansas City Chiefs: Morgan Breslin, DE/OLB, USC
     The Chiefs found out the hard way this past season that they have very little behind Tamba Hali and Justin Houston.
     
     
     
     
     
121. San Diego Chargers: Cameron Fleming, OT, Stanford
     Jeromey Clary had to play tackle when King Dunlap got hurt. This cannot be allowed to happen again.
     
     
122. New Orleans Saints: Adrian Hubbard, DE/OLB, Alabama
     The Saints need some help across from Junior Galette at outside linebacker, as they can't rely on Victor Butler.
     
     Pick change; previously Seantrel Henderson, OT
     
     
123. Cleveland Browns: Tyler Larsen, C, Utah State
     Alex Mack said he's going to test free agency. He's unlikely to be franchised, so it's possible Cleveland could be in the market for a new center.
     
     
124. Carolina Panthers: Devonta Freeman, RB, Florida 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.
     
     Pick change; previously Kapri Bibbs, RB
     
     
125. San Francisco 49ers: Bryan Stork, C, Florida State
     Jonathan Goodwin is a free agent, and reports indicate that San Francisco will let him walk.
     
     Pick change; previously Adrian Hubbard, DE/OLB
     
     
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: Cody Hoffman, WR, BYU
     Eric Decker, coming off a great season, is set to hit free agency (go here to check out my 2014 NFL Free Agent Rankings). He could be too rich for Denver's blood considering all of the money the front office will have dedicated to Wes Welker, Demaryius Thomas and Julius Thomas.
     
     Pick change; previously Jaylen Watkins, CB
     
     
128. Seattle Seahawks: Anthony Steen, G, Alabama
     The Seahawks have multiple areas of concern on their offensive line, including both guard spots. Imagine how potent Russell Wilson would be with upgraded protection.
     
     Pick change; previously Brandon Thomas, G
     
     
     
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