LB Khalil Mack's selection with the 5th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft didn't come as a big surprise. Although Mack didn’t register a sack until Week 11, opposing teams felt his impact at the point of attack. Week in and week out, analysts around the country pointed out his run-stuffing ability. Mack finished fourth on the team in total tackles with 76.
Pro Football Focus picked Mack as their 1st Runner Up for Defensive Rookie of the Year, stating, “Not until the final game of the regular season against the Broncos did Mack earn a single game grade below 1.