MCM 2014 Community Mock Draft: The Carolina Panthers select....

With the 27th pick in the 2014 MCM Mock Draft, the Carolina Panthers, represented by nashvilleman, select....

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Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, ALABAMA

Analysis from nashvilleman:

This pick was tough because the Panthers need help at receiver and corner as well but with the retirement of Jordan Gross, one of the best left tackles in the game, they decide to go with a tackle to protect their franchise quarterback Cam Newton especially after the emergence he had. Even though Alabama had some struggles on the offensive line this year, Cyrus was the strong point and the most consistent player on the line. He’s incredibly quick off the line and has tremendous athleticism and speed for a guy his size. He’s a strong run blocker as well which is a great asset in Carolina’s run based offense though he could use work in pass protection but nothing that can’t be fixed.

The New England Patriots, represented by SouthTexasTitan, are now on the board.

MCM Draft recap:

1. HOUSTON TEXANS: Jadaveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina (Jimmy)
2. ST. LOUIS RAMS: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson (WelshTitan)
3. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville (Xanpham)
4. CLEVELAND BROWNS: Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M (danomite)
5. OAKLAND RAIDERS: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M (Dynamic Dreadlocks)
6. ATLANTA FALCONS: Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M (Noles)
7. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo (Chrasher)
8. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA (leerafuse)
9. BUFFALO BILLS: Eric Ebron, TE, UNC (TitansNDCClothing)
10. DETROIT LIONS: Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State (Ian)
11. TENNESSEE TITANS: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh (Titans_Firefighter)
12. NEW YORK GIANTS: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn (theoriginal)
13. ST. LOUIS RAMS: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama (WelshTitan)
14. CHICAGO BEARS: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville (jerlindsey)
15. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan St (@TitansFanatic9)
16. DALLAS COWBOYS: Kony Ealy, DE/OLB, Mizzou (Sweet Tea Harvey)
17. BALTIMORE RAVENS: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan (Pratt)
18. NEW YORK JETS: Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State (coachadkins50)
19. MIAMI DOLPHINS: Zack Martin, OT/OG, Notre Dame (Ice)
20. ARIZONA CARDINALS: Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida (Shrapnel)
21. GREEN BAY PACKERS: C.J. Mosley, ILB, ALABAMA (abeck)
22. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU (trevor)
23. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Marqise Lee, WR, USC (JamesCarterTV)
24. CINCINNATI BENGALS: Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State (Black Helicopterz)
25. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS: Jason Verrett, CB, TCU (SoCalTitan)
26. CLEVELAND BROWNS: Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio Sate (danomite)
27. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State