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We're back for the 36th pick of the 2014 Niners Nation Community Mock Draft. You can see previous picks below in the draft table. You can also follow the mock draft board through this story stream.
With the 36th pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, Mark Balliett and the Oakland Raiders select Kyle Van Noy, OLB, BYU. He also considered Minnesota defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman, Florida State defensive back Lamarcus Joyner, and Lindenwood cornerback Pierre Desir. Here are his thoughts on the pick:
After drafting the BPI at No. 5 with the selection of Mike Evans, I ultimately went with the same rationale for this draft pick. Being a rSR, Van Noy is a very safe and solid pick at the top of the 2nd round. He actually reminds me a lot of one of my favorite LB's in the league -- Ahmad Brooks. Van Noy, like Brooks, is excellent at both sealing the edge and rushing the passer. In addition to these skills, he's also the best OLB in pass coverage in the draft and would be an excellent addition to the Raiders already solid LB core. Van Noy is extremely disciplined as a football player and rarely leaves his assignment.
I've seen multiple times on tape when the opposing team tried end arounds and Van Noy kept his assignment and was in position to make a play when it came back around. Van Noy's instincts are solid as he had 5 defensive TDs at BYU and always seems to be around the ball. Van Noy definitely won't "WOW" you on tape (similar to how Brooks won't) but fans of the team he gets selected to will definitely understand and appreciate the significance of what he does. When it's all said and done, I wouldn't be surprised if Van Noy has a better career than either Mack or Barr.
Nick Chiamardas: I'm not completely sold on Van Noy's ability to pressure the QB in the NFL so I like that he'd be going to a team that will use him as a 4-3 linebacker. Still, I'm not sure there's much of a 'need' here for the Raiders to take the 'tweener' LB who may struggle to find a position. With prospects such as Jimmie Ward, Lamarcus Joyner, and Jace Amaro who can come in and contribute right away still on the board I'm not the biggest fan of this selection.
Round 1
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Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina [Full Story] |
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El Shorts | Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn [Full Story] |
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9er4life22 | Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville [Full Story] |
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Boss Clifford | Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson [Full Story] |
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Mark Balliet | Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M [Full Story] |
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CheekeeMunkee | Khalil Mack, OLB, Buffalo [Full Story] |
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TopFlightSecurity | Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M [Full Story] |
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Hoopers Judge | Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida [Full Story] |
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jmart7 | Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina [Full Story] |
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germinator | Anthony Barr, OLB, UCLA [Full Story] |
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49feelinfine | Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State [Full Story] |
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superk0725 | Taylor Lewan, OL, Michigan [Full Story] |
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El Shorts | Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama [Full Story] |
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BryKno | Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh [Full Story] |
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SigepPT49er | C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama [Full Story] |
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Mira Loma Maulers | Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M [Full Story] |
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JMichael39 | Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State [Full Story] |
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Desert Dog Runner | Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State [Full Story] |
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albert.55 | Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame [Full Story] |
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MidnightSpecial | Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville [Full Story] |
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Rowingdave | Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State [Full Story] |
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MisterEclectic | Jason Verrett, CB, TCU [Full Story] |
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Rowingdave | Odell Beckham Jr., WR, LSU [Full Story] |
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BearAKA | Kyle Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech [Full Story] |
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CraigRED&GOLD | Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame [Full Story] |
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Boss Clifford | Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State [Full Story] |
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Roy_from_Israel | Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri [Full Story] |
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dave.bocchino | Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State [Full Story] |
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49ersCusefan | Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State [Full Story] |
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Tre9er | Dee Ford, DE/OLB, Auburn [Full Story] |
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ak4niner | Xavier Su'a-Filo, OG, UCLA [Full Story] |
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timmyg24 | Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia [Full Story] |
Round 2
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wiseguy545 | Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois [Full Story] |
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THETONY#1 | Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama [Full Story] |
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Boss Clifford | Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State [Full Story] |
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Mark Balliett | Kyle Van Noy, OLB, BYU [Full State] |
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