2014 NFL Draft – First Round Grades

Picks 24-21

Michigan State Spartans cornerback Darqueze Dennard (31). Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

24.  Cincinnati Bengals –  Darqueze Dennard, CB – Michigan State:    The Bengals needed more depth and youth at cornerback and Dennard will give them that, plus this is great value.  Grade: A+    

23.  Kansas City Chiefs – Dee Ford, OLB – Auburn:  Dee Ford is a good pass rusher, but the Chiefs didn’t really need an outside linebacker, so that brings the grade down some.  However, you never have too many pass rushers.  Grade:  B 

22.  Cleveland Browns –  Johnny Manziel, QB – Texas A&M:  The Browns got the player they needed.  Not just a quarterback, but a star player in Manziel a player that brings relevance to their organization.  Grade:  A+

21.  Green Bay Packers –  Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama:  The Packers need to add more talent at safety, and they added one of the best safeties in the draft in Clinton-Dix.  Grade: A+