2014 AA Writers’ Mock Draft: Pick No. 23 The Chiefs Selection

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

With the 23rd pick of the AA Writers’ 2014 NFL Mock Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select…

23. Kansas City Chiefs
Eric Ebron
TE, North Carolina

A successful West Coast offense thrives upon, among other things, dominant TE play. At 6’4″, 245 lbs, with soft hands, quick moves, and 4.6ish speed, Ebron fits the bill. Ebron also brings some versatility to his game, with the ability to line up not only as a TE, but also as an H-back or in the slot. It is important to keep in mind that Travis Kelce represents a 3rd round selection who hasn’t played a regular football game since college. Ebron gives the Chiefs an elite, polished athlete with the talent and ability to step right in and make a difference immediately while Kelce is frankly still a question mark. If Kelce develops into the player the Chiefs hope he can be, so much the better, which in turn could lead to parlaying Sean McGrath for a mid-to-late round draft pick. Win-win.

Previous Picks:

1. Houston Texans
Johnny Manziel
QB, Texas A&M University
Selected by Jason Seibel – Assistant Editor

2. St. Louis Rams (from Washington)
Sammy Watkins
WR, Clemson
Selected by Stacy D. Smith – Featured Columnist

3. Jacksonville Jaguars
Teddy Bridgewater
QB, Louisville
Selected by Lyle Graversen – Featured Columnist

4. Cleveland Browns
Blake Bortles
QB, UCF
Selected by Nicholas Clayton – Featured Columnist

5. Oakland Raiders
Anthony Barr
OLB, UCLA
Selected by Jeffery Grasser – Staff Writer

6. Atlanta Falcons
Jadeveon Clowney
DE, South Carolina
Selected by Nick Floyd – Staff Writer

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jake Matthews
OT, Texas A & M University
Selected by Damian Nelson – Senior Contributor

8. Minnesota Vikings
Derek Carr
QB, Fresno State
Selected by Ladner Morse – Featured Columnist

9. Buffalo Bills
Greg Robinson
Offensive Tackle, Auburn
Selected by Jason Seibel – Assistant Editor

10. Detroit Lions
Darqueze Dennard
CB, Michigan State
Selected by Stacy D. Smith – Featured Columnist

11. Tennessee Titans
Khalil Mack
LB, Buffalo State
Selected by Lyle Graversen – Featured Columnist

12. New York Giants
Justin Gilbert
CB, Oklahoma State
Selected by Nicholas Clayton – Featured Columnist

13. St. Louis Rams
Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix
Safety, Alabama
Selected by Jeff Grasser – Staff Writer

14. Chicago Bears
Louis Nix
DT, Notre Dame
Selected by Nick Floyd – Staff Writer

15. Pittsburgh Steelers
C.J. Mosley
ILB, Alabama
Selected by Damian Nelson – Senior Contributor

16. Dallas Cowboys
Kony Ealy
DE, Missouri
Selected by Ladner Morse – Featured Columnist

17. Baltimore Ravens
Marqise Lee
WR, USC
Selected by Jason Seibel – Assistant Editor

18. New York Jets
Mike Evans
WR, Texas A&M University
Selected by Stacy D. Smith – Featured Columnist

19. Miami Dolphins
Taylor Lewan
OT, Michigan
Selected by Lyle Graversen – Featured Columnist

20. Arizona Cardinals
Cyrus Kouandjio
OT, Alabama
Selected by Nicholas Clayton – Featured Columnist

21. Green Bay Packers
Trent Murphy
DE, Stanford
Selected by Jeff Grasser – Staff Writer

22. Philadelphia Eagles
Ryan Shazier
OLB, Ohio State
Selected by Nick Floyd – Staff Writer