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2014 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: 10 Experts Mock The NFC West

There are currently thousands of 2014 NFL mock drafts to be found on the internet. What do nine of the most notable prognosticators, along with the best hair in the biz, think are the biggest first round needs of the NFC West?

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There are currently thousands of 2014 NFL mock drafts to be found on the internet. What do nine of the most notable prognosticators, along with the best hair in the biz, think are the biggest first round needs of the NFC West?

If you’re a fan of the St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, or Seattle Seahawks, and you’re interested in knowing who your favorite team will probably not select in this May’s draft, then you’ve come to the right place! After scouring the internet for the most noteworthy 2014 NFL mock drafts, there are ten experts whose most recent 1st round prognostications should garner your attention.

While we await versions 1.0 from draftniks Bernie Kosar and Gary Busey, enjoy the best of what’s around…


Pick 1.02
Pick 1.13
Mel Kiper Jr. [ESPN]
Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
Daniel Jeremiah [NFL.com]
Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Bucky Brooks [NFL.com]
Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State
Peter Schrager [Fox Sports]
Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
Dan Kadar [Mocking the Draft]
Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
Dane Brugler [CBS Sports]
Jadaveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Rob Rang [CBS Sports]
Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Marqise Lee, WR, USC
Eric Galko [Optimum Scouting]
Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
Josh Norris [RotoWorld]
Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
Walter Cherepinksy [Walter Football]
Jadaveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama


Player Most Mocked [1.02]: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn - Mocked four times
Player Most Mocked [1.13]: Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama - Mocked three times
Position Most Mocked [1.02]: Offensive Tackle - 6 out of 10 mocks
Position Most Mocked [1.13]: Tie [Off. Tackle and Safety] - Three selections each
Offense or Defense [1.02]? 8 out of 10 selections were OFFENSE
Offense or Defense [1.13]? Tie - Five selections each for offense and defense
2013 1st Round Pick[s]: Traded up to draft WR Tavon Austin [1.8], and traded back to select OLB Alec Ogletree [1.30]



Pick 1.20
Mel Kiper Jr. [ESPN]
Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame
Daniel Jeremiah [NFL.com]
Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
Bucky Brooks [NFL.com]
Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
Peter Schrager [Fox Sports]
Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame
Dan Kadar [Mocking the Draft]
Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA
Dane Brugler [CBS Sports]
Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
Rob Rang [CBS Sports]
Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
Eric Galko [Optimum Scouting]
Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
Josh Norris [RotoWorld]
Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
Walter Cherepinksy [Walter Football]
Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan

Player Most Mocked [1.20]: Tie. Two selections each for OT's Zack Martin & Cyrus Kouandjio
Position Most Mocked: Offensive Tackle - 5 out of 10 mocks
Offense or Defense? 8 out of 10 selections were OFFENSE
2013 1st Round Pick: Jonathan Cooper, OG, UNC





Pick 1.30
Mel Kiper Jr. [ESPN]
Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU
Daniel Jeremiah [NFL.com]
Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame
Bucky Brooks [NFL.com]
Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
Peter Schrager [Fox Sports]
Jason Verrett, CB, Texas Christian
Dan Kadar [Mocking the Draft]
Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame
Dane Brugler [CBS Sports]
Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida
Rob Rang [CBS Sports]
Jason Verrett, CB, Texas Christian
Eric Galko [Optimum Scouting]
Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
Josh Norris [RotoWorld]
Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU
Walter Cherepinksy [Walter Football]
Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida

Player Most Mocked [1.30]: Jason Verrett, CB, Texas Christian - Mocked twice
Position Most Mocked: Cornerback - 5 out of 10 mocks
Offense or Defense? 8 out of 10 selections were DEFENSE
2013 1st Round Pick: Traded up to 1.18; drafted Safety Eric Reid, USC.




Pick 1.31/32
Mel Kiper Jr. [ESPN]
Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
Daniel Jeremiah [NFL.com]
Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State
Bucky Brooks [NFL.com]
Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
Peter Schrager [Fox Sports]
Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
Dan Kadar [Mocking the Draft]
Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State
Dane Brugler [CBS Sports]
Xavier Su’a-filo, OG, UCLA
Rob Rang [CBS Sports]
Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
Eric Galko [Optimum Scouting]
Gabe Jackson, OG, Mississippi State
Josh Norris [RotoWorld]
Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State
Walter Cherepinksy [Walter Football]
Austin Sefarian-Jenkins, TE, Washington

Player Most Mocked [1.31/32]: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida St. - Mocked three times
Position Most Mocked: Wide Receiver - 6 out of 10 mocks
Offense or Defense? 9 out of 10 selections were OFFENSE
2013 1st Round Pick: Traded back into 2nd round; drafted RB Christine Michael [2.30]

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