Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round One
By Chase Ruttig
Dec 31, 2013; El Paso, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Anthony Barr (11) walks off the field after winning the 2013 Sun Bowl at Sun Bowl Stadium. UCLA defeated Virginia Tech 42-12. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
#17 San Diego Chargers (from Ravens for #25, #57 in 2014 Draft): Anthony Barr, OLB UCLA
Chase’s Take: The Chargers need help on defense, but adding Barr would give them a potentially dominant duo of OLBs. This would set this franchise up well in the future.
Rory’s Take: Already adding Steve Smith after he was cut from Carolina, the Ravens can afford to trade down and weigh their options later in the round while the Chargers draft a linebacker for the second straight year after Manti T’eo last season in an effort to rejuvenate their defense.