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

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Last update: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 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. 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.

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  2. 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.

  3. Miami Dolphins: Cameron Erving, OT, Florida State
    Cameron Erving is a perfect fit for this blocking scheme, and he would still be a big upgrade for the Dolphins at left tackle. Considering everything that has happened this season with Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito, Miami has to address the offensive line early and often.

    Pick change; previously Taylor Lewan, OT

  4. Arizona Cardinals: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
    It's no secret the Cardinals need to bolster their offensive line. Bruce Arians has done a great job of masking this weakness, but Arizona's offense would be so much more explosive with better play up front. Jonathan Cooper will be back next year, and that will help, but the Cardinals need to upgrade Bradley Sowell at left tackle. Taylor Lewan has disappointed this year, but he's still worthy of this selection.

    Pick change; previously Vic Beasley, DE/OLB



  5. Detroit Lions: Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State
    I slotted a receiver to the Lions in the previous version of 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.

    Pick change; previously Marqise Lee, WR

  6. Baltimore Ravens: Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
    Michael Oher has been a nice story, but his Baltimore chapter could be over soon. He's a free agent come March, and given his very inconsistent play, the Ravens could be looking in another direction to help their anemic offensive line.

  7. Philadelphia Eagles: C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama
    The Eagles could be hunting for a new 3-4 inside linebacker, so why not draft a player who is already familiar with that formation? C.J. Mosley could replace another former Alabama linebacker in DeMeco Ryans, who will be due close to $7 million next year. Even if the Eagles keep Ryans, they may want to upgrade Mychal Kendricks. Inside linebacker isn't Philadelphia's greatest need, but Mosley is the best player available.

  8. Cleveland Browns: Marqise Lee, WR, USC
    Teams that spend early picks on quarterbacks usually take an offensive player to complement that signal-caller with their next selection. Think Matthew Stafford-Brandon Pettigrew, Sam Bradford-Rodger Saffold, Andrew Luck-Coby Fleener, etc. The Browns need a No. 2 receiver to upgrade Greg "Mr. Dependable" Little.

    Pick change; previously A.J. Johnson, ILB



  9. 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.

  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.

  11. Carolina Panthers: Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee
    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, as well as an immediate upgrade over right tackle Byron Bell, who couldn't block Junior Galette.

  12. Kansas City Chiefs: Jason Verrett, CB, TCU
    I've been slotting a tackle for the Chiefs for the longest time, but it's quite apparent now that they need to address the cornerback position. Otherwise, they'll never beat Peyton Manning.



  13. New England Patriots: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
    With Aaron Hernandez gone forever and Rob Gronkowsi coming off a serious knee injury, 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.

  14. New Orleans Saints: Kyle Van Noy, DE/OLB, BYU
    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 in May. They couldn't get to Russell Wilson at all in the big Monday night loss. Junior Galette has been awesome, but New Orleans needs a potent pass-rusher across from him.

  15. Seattle Seahawks: Gabe Jackson, G, Mississippi State
    The Seahawks, who can afford to go with the best player available, 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 Scott Crichton, DE/OLB

  16. Denver Broncos: Scott Crichton, DE/OLB, Oregon State
    The Broncos are getting to the quarterback once again now that Von Miller is back in the lineup, but they still need to upgrade their pass rush. They can't count on Shaun Phillips to produce much longer.

    Pick change; previously Gabe Jackson, G



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