2014 NFL Mock Draft – Vol. 14 – Free Agency impacts the Draft

Picks 8-5

UCF Knights quarterback Blake Bortles (5). Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports

8.  Minnesota Vikings –   Khalil Mack, OLB – Buffalo:  The Vikings need to add a quarterback, but they also need a pass rusher, and Mack is one of the best.  Previous pick:  Anthony Barr, OLB – UCLA 

7.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers –  Blake Bortles, QB – UCF:  The Bucs signed Josh McCown, but they don’t seem to care for Mike Glennon, so they can develop Bortles slowly behind McCown.  Previous pick:  Sammy Watkins, WR – Clemson

6.  Atlanta Falcons – Jake Matthews, OT – Texas A&M:   The Falcons could use a pass rusher, but Matthews will help them protect Matt Ryan.  Previous Pick:  Same

5.  Oakland Raiders  –  Sammy Watkins, WR – Clemson:  The Raiders have acquired Matt Schaub in a trade as their starting QB, so no need to draft one this high.  Now they need a number one wide receiver and Watkins makes sense.   Previous Pick:  Blake Bortles, QB – UCF