Every year, there are
hidden gems that slide into the later rounds of the NFL Draft. This year was no different, with teams finding impact players after the top-75 picks once again.
Chris Tripodi breaks down his top-10 value picks of the 2014 NFL Draft below,
including two 49ers and two Jaguars, seven players drafted outside the top 140
and one undrafted gem.
1. Chris
Borland (LB-SF, Round 3, Pick 77)
An
afterthought on the San Francisco defense to begin the season, Borland started
the year third behind Patrick Willis and Michael Wilhoite on the depth chart.
When Willis went down in Week 6 with what turned into a season-ending injury,
Borland got his chance to shine and never looked back.
While
he struggled in coverage in his first start the following week against the
Broncos – certainly nothing new for a rookie linebacker – Borland made at least
13 tackles in five of the 49ers’ next six games before succumbing to an injury
of his own in Week 15, hurting his ankle against the Seahawks.
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