Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Second Round 5.0
By Chase Ruttig
Each week Just Blog Baby Podcast cohost Rory Anderson will be coming out with a new version of his three round 2014 NFL Mock Draft featuring comments from Just Blog Baby editor Chase Ruttig.
Oct 19, 2013; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive end Stephon Tuitt (7) celebrates after sacking USC Trojans quarterback Cody Kessler (6) in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 14-10. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
#33 Houston Texans: Stephon Tuitt, DE/DT ND
Rory’s Take: Tuitt does many things well and in a #$ can be a solid run defender and get some pass rush in nickel. Adding a guy like this could allow the Texans to cut some older players and make some room under the cap long term.
Chase’s Take: We have had Tuitt listed in the first round based on his versatility in earlier mocks, the market has cooled on him a bit, so this spot right off the top in the second might be a good fit for a smart defensive lineman who can play both on the interior and the outside. I think his true calling in the pros will be as a 3-4 run stopper on the outside of the line.