2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 17-32

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Last update: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013. Major changes in all 3 rounds.
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The order of this 2014 NFL Mock Draft is based on my NFL Power Rankings.

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  1. Green Bay Packers: Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
    With Jermichael Finley heading for free agency, Green Bay could grab a replacement. Jace Amaro has been fantastic this year, and he's the top tight end if he leaves Texas Tech. As Charlie Campbell reported, Jace Amaro is likely declaring for the 2014 NFL Draft.

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  2. Chicago Bears: Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
    Henry Melton, an impending free agent, tore his ACL earlier in the season. This could make it easier for the Bears to keep him, but they'll need a replacement if he walks. Ra'Shede Hageman has been a monster for Minnesota this year.

    Pick change; previously Timmy Jernigan, DT

  3. Philadelphia Eagles: Jason Verrett, CB, TCU
    The Eagles have to find upgrades all over their defense. Help is definitely needed at cornerback. Cary Williams has been a huge disappointment, while Bradley Fletcher can't seem to get healthy, which has been a problem for him his entire career.

  4. Arizona Cardinals: Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson
    The Cardinals, who typically go with the top player on their board, will almost definitely be interested in someone like Vic Beasley, as they really need an upgrade at outside linebacker across from Sam Acho. Beasley is undersized, but he's been a monster this year for Clemson.



  5. Tennessee Titans: Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
    The Titans needed to make the playoffs for this current regime to survive. If they don't, it's likely that Mike Munchak and the front office are axed this offseason. If that's the case, the new staff may want to bring in its own quarterback. Outside of a few games earlier in the season, Jake Locker hasn't shown much promise. Besides, he hasn't been able to stay healthy.

    Johnny Manziel is too talented not to be chosen on Thursday. Some team will fall in love with him, and it could be the Titans, depending on the new coaching staff that they hire.

  6. Dallas Cowboys: Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State
    I have no idea what the Cowboys were thinking when they passed on Sharrif Floyd at No. 18 overall. Moving down and then selecting a third-round center made it clearer than ever that they need a real general manager. In the meantime, Jerry Jones will continue to run the team into the ground.

    Perhaps Jones will suddenly realize that Dallas has a glaring need on the interior of its defensive front. Charlie Campbell recently reported that a scout believes Timmy Jernigan will be a late first-round pick.

    Pick change; previously Timmy Jernigan, DT

  7. Detroit Lions: Marqise Lee, WR, USC
    I slotted a receiver to the Lions in my 2015 NFL Mock Draft, and I'm going to use the same reasoning here: We all saw what happens to Detroit's offense when Calvin Johnson is unavailable. The Lions need an insurance policy of sorts. Besides, having a solid No. 2 across from Megatron would make the Lions' scoring attack even more explosive.

  8. Cincinnati Bengals: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon
    Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has done a great job of getting the most out of Terence Newman and Pacman Jones, but the Bengals will have to get younger at cornerback sooner or later. Leon Hall's second torn Achilles makes this an even more pressing need.



  9. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Johnson, ILB, Tennessee
    The Browns have a great front seven, but the one liability in the group is Craig Robertson, who has been abused in coverage this season. A.J. Johnson is the best player available and happens to fill a big need.

  10. San Francisco 49ers: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
    The 49ers need to fix their secondary. Their group of cornerbacks isn't very strong, as Carlos Rogers has understandably declined at 32. He's due $6.25 million next year, so San Francisco could cut ties with him. The 49ers extended Tramaine Brock - click the link for that grade - but they'll still need corner help.

    Pick change; previously Aaron Colvin, CB

  11. New England Patriots: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
    With Aaron Hernandez gone forever, the Patriots may want to bring in another talented tight end. Eric Ebron has been fantastic year and has passed Austin Seferian-Jenkins as the No. 2 tight end on the board.

  12. Carolina Panthers: Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
    Jordan Gross is a free agent this season. He has said he'll only play for Carolina, but he also discussed retirement. Even if he comes back, the Panthers will need to think about bringing in a long-term solution at left tackle.



  13. Kansas City Chiefs: Cameron Erving, OT, Florida State
    The Chiefs just spent the No. 1 overall pick on the disappointing Eric Fisher, but they'll need a bookend for him once Branden Albert moves on. If you don't think Kansas City would draft two consecutive offensive tackles with its first-round picks, well, remember who's making the decisions now.

    Pick change; previously Antonio Richardson, OT

  14. New Orleans Saints: Scott Crichton, DE/OLB, Oregon State
    The Saints had several holes to fill in the 2013 NFL Draft, so they weren't able to obtain a pass-rusher until the sixth round with Rufus Johnson. They'll probably need to do so earlier next April. Scott Crichton is a good fit for Rob Ryan's defense.

  15. Denver Broncos: Gabe Jackson, G, Mississippi State
    What's better than Peyton Manning and four awesome targets? Peyton Manning and four awesome targets with upgraded protection. Zane Beadles, the weak link on a solid Denver front, is an impending free agent.

  16. Seattle Seahawks: Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee
    The Seahawks' biggest issue right now is pass protection, as we all saw a couple of Monday nights ago. They have so many injuries on the offensive line, but that was an area that had to be upgraded even before multiple blockers went down.

    Pick change; previously Cyrus Kouandjio, OT



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