2014 NFL Mock Draft: Three Rounds and Eagles Notes
By Dave Searles
Jan 3, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Kony Ealy (47) during the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2014 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Missouri won 41-31. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Round One, Picks 17-32
17. Dallas Cowboys
Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix
Safety, Alabama
18. New York Jets
Marqise Lee
Wide Receiver, Southern California
19. Miami Dolphins
Eric Ebron
Tight End, North Carolina
20. Arizona Cardinals
Taylor Lewan
Offensive Tackle, Michigan
21. Green Bay Packers
Louis Nix III
Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Kony Ealy
Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Missouri
Kony Ealy, a 6’5 275-pound freight train from Missouri, fills the team’s desire for a tall, athletic outside linebacker that head coach Chip Kelly has had since he failed to acquire his former Oregon standout pass rusher Dion Jordan in the 2013 NFL Draft. He’s the perfect hybrid player for Chip Kelly’s defense, being able to stand up at linebacker or put his hand in the dirt on passing downs as a defensive end. Ealy did primarily play defensive end at Missouri in a 4-3 defense so this pick is not without it’s risk, but Chip Kelly has proven that he knows how to get the most out of his players regardless of where they line up.
23. Kansas City Chiefs
Justin Gilbert
Cornerback, Oklahoma State
24. Cincinnati Bengals
Calvin Pryor
Safety, Louisville
25. San Diego Chargers
Jace Amaro
Tight End, Texas Tech
26. Cleveland Browns (from Indianapolis)
David Yankey
Offensive Guard, Stanford
27. New Orleans Saints
Dee Ford
Outside Linebacker, Auburn
28. Carolina Panthers
Allen Robinson
Wide Receiver, Penn State
29. New England Patriots
Trent Murphy
Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Stanford
30. San Francisco 49ers
Kelvin Benjamin
Wide Receiver, Florida State
31. Denver Broncos
Timmy Jernigan
Defensive Tackle, Florida State
32. Seattle Seahawks
Odell Beckham, Jr.
Wide Receiver, Louisiana State