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By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Andrew Jackson, LB, Western Kentucky – Round 6 Jackson and third-rounder Donte Moncrief were the only Colts draft picks who look like impressive selections. Over the past three seasons, Jackson was one of college football’s most consistent linebackers, but he went under the radar because he played at…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Philip Gaines, CB, Rice – Round 3 It was hard for me to find picks that I liked for the Chiefs, and that’s why they received the award for the worst draft class in my 2014 NFL Draft Awards. That being said, I think Gaines is the selection…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Jason Verrett, CB, TCU – Round 1 If Verrett were a little taller, he could easily have been a top-10 pick. Sources with teams that prefer tall cornerbacks agreed that Verrett is an excellent cover corner who is just lacking height. The 5-foot-9, 189-pound Verrett has excellent speed…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter JaWuan James, OT, Tennessee – Round 1 James was a mega-reach by Miami and first-year general manager Dennis Hickey. In my final 2014 NFL Mock Draft, I had the Dolphins taking James in the second round, and that was generous according to some teams. Two teams that drafted…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Marcus Smith, OLB, Louisville – Round 1 The Eagles’ draft overall was very solid. I liked what they did on the third day with the exception of Ed Reynolds. I think that Taylor Hart will turn into a solid starting five-technique and was a Day-3 steal. Many Philadelphia…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Weston Richburg, C, Colorado State – Round 2 The Giants had to improve their offensive line in the 2014 NFL Draft and were able to get the top draft’s top center in the second round. WalterFootball.com knew teams that were giving Richburg consideration late in the first round,…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M – Round 1 The Falcons had to upgrade their pass protection for Matt Ryan this offseason. Ryan was battered throughout 2013 as opponents had their way with Atlanta’s finesse offensive line. That led to an offseason mission to get bigger, more physical and…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State – Round 2 The Jaguars drafted two wide receivers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, because they need to stockpile talent for rookie quarterback Blake Bortles. Justin Blackmon has played well, but his NFL future is in question as he…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter Trai Turner, G, LSU – Round 3 Another guard? That was my thought when the Panthers selected Turner. Carolina was, and is, weak at offensive tackle and still needed more receiving talent, but Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman decided to go for another interior blocker. In the previous…

By Charlie Campbell – @draftcampbell Solid Starter C.J. Mosley, LB, Alabama – Round 1 Ozzie Newsome couldn’t help himself with this pick. He loves drafting linebackers and players from Alabama, so taking the Crimson Tide’s leader from the past three seasons was impossible for him to pass up. Baltimore had a need for a young…