2014 NFL Mock Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers Select Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert
By Matt Shetler
17. Baltimore Ravens
Player Name: Morgan Moses
Position, School: OT, Virginia
Even though Baltimore re-signed Eugene Monroe they lost Michael Oher and could use another tackle to protect Joe Flacco.
Dec 28, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Eric Ebron (85) runs after a catch during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Carolina defeated Cincinnati 39-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Moses is a prototypical left tackle who has the strength and long arms needed to hold the edge and protect Flacco’s blindside. He performed better at left tackle at Virginia than he did at right tackle, so the Ravens could be landing their left tackle of the future here.
18. New York Jets
Player Name: Eric Ebron
Position, School: TE, North Carolina
The Jets love the fact that Ebron is still on the board here as he is a steal at this point and gives either Geno Smith or Michael Vick a legitimate weapon that can stretch the field.
Ebron is an athletic tight end who excels at working the hashes. He has the speed of a wide receiver in a tight end’s body, and showed improvement as a blocker and route-runner last season. Ebron is a Vernon Davis clone who could do big things in the Big Apple.
19. Miami Dolphins
Player Name: Zack Martin
Position, School: OL, Notre Dame
The Dolphins need to upgrade on the offensive line and Martin is a good fit coming off an outstanding Senior Bowl. He has short arms but could be used at left tackle, but even if not he could be a stud guard for years.
20. Arizona Cardinals
Player Name: Derek Carr
Position, School: QB, Fresno State
Bruce Arians’ Cardinals were a surprise last season and while they have some needs, they aren’t dire ones that they can’t target later in the draft.
They can afford to target their signal caller of the future here as they don’t have a good No. 2 behind Carson Palmer, who will turn 35 during the 2014 season.