Tuesday, April 21, 2015

2015 NFL Mock Draft

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1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jameis Winston QB, Florida State

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers desperately need a face for their franchise. Not a place holder face for their franchise, but a QB of the future to go with their giant receiving corps that includes big-time playmaker Mike Evans, veteran Vincent Jackson, and an enormous tight end by the name of Austin Seferian-Jenkins that has plentiful amounts of potential for a young QB to utilize. To me, Jameis Winston should be the pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has proven to be a winner at Florida State, and has all the tools that you would want in a franchise quarterback. If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel confident that Jameis will stay out of trouble off the field, then they should pick Winston with no hesitation.
2. Tennessee Titans: Marcus Mariota QB, Oregon
This year’s Heisman trophy winner is an enigma to the NFL. Is he the product of a system? Or is he the product of a system that was enhanced because they had Mariota as a dual-threat QB. In college, he was accurate, could run out of the pocket, and would always find the wide-open guy. However, I don’t think the Tennessee Titans will keep Mariota as their QB. I feel that they will draft Mariota and immediately trade him. Either to the San Diego Chargers for an aging Philip Rivers to reunite with Ken Whisenhunt, the Eagles will trade everything for him, or they will trade him to other numerous suitors that covet him to be their QB.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Williams DT/DE, USC
The best player in the draft is a perfect fit for any type of defensive scheme. Williams is versatile enough to play DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4. He can collapse the pocket and is good against the run. He is the safest pick in the draft in my opinion, and the Jacksonville Jaguars should be overjoyed if he is here for them to take.


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4. Oakland Raiders: Amari Cooper WR, Alabama

The Raiders need a receiver in the worst possible way. They do have James Jones, Rod Streater, and Andre Holmes. But that is not the No. 1 receivers that you want for a developing Derek Carr. After missing out on all the good receivers in free agency because they signed elsewhere, they should be looking for the most complete receiver that is a playmaker whenever they touch the ball. I believe that receiver is Amari Cooper instead of Kevin White. People rank Kevin White as having the most potential due to his size and speed, but people don’t realize that the difference between size is not that much. White is 6’3 215 and Cooper is 6’1, 211. Add in the fact that Cooper is quicker, just as fast, better route-runner, slot-versatile, and is 2 years younger than White. I see more potential in Cooper than White. The Raiders need the better player for now and the future. Cooper should be their man at receiver.
5. Washington Redskins: Dante Fowler Jr DE, Florida
Since Brian Orakpo has left for the Titans, and the Redskins need some serious help on defense. The feeling around the league is that they will go after a pass rusher with their first pick. With Fowler, they would be getting a player that can do just that and can also play against the run due to his size. Unlike the other prospects which don’t necessarily have the size to be a DE that plays against the run. The Redskins would be getting a player that doesn’t need to worry about putting on more weight, he would just have to focus on football.
6. New York Jets: Alvin “Bud” Dupree OLB/DE, Kentucky
The Jets are pretty much set on the defensive line with Muhammad Wilkerson, Quinton Coples, and Sheldon Richardson. So they are set for playing against the run. Plus, they have totally redone their defensive secondary with the free-agent acquisitions of Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie. But the only thing they don’t have to totally finish making their defense a dominant force is to draft a pass rusher. With Bud Dupree, they would be getting a pure pass rusher that knows how to get to the QB of their opponents through extreme athleticism. The rest of the defensive line would shadow his weaknesses against the run, and this would allow him to just have to learn more techniques for running after the quarterback. Dupree would have a better chance of living up to his potential if he landed with a team that already had a good defensive line.


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7. Chicago Bears: Vic Beasley OLB/DE, Clemson

Vic Beasley is a beast of a man. People thought that his weight was to small to play linebackar at 220, but he bulked up to be 246 for the Combine and performed like he was still 220. He became known as a workout warrior that has the rare athletic ability to consistently explode off the edge based on his production in college. He’s not that great in coverage, but has enormous potential as an athletic pass rusher for a team that needs help on defense.
8. Atlanta Falcons: Andrus Peat OT, Stanford
Last year in one of their games, the Atlanta Falcons had a tight end playing tackle for them. That is not acceptable for protecting a franchise QB like Matt Ryan, or providing any sort of holes for running backs to follow. Also, there are enormous amounts of buzz surrounding Andrus Peat going in the top 10 of this years draft to the Falcons. It’s only fitting that I would agree with the buzz due to them playing a tight end at tackle for a game due lack of depth. With Andrus Peat, they would be getting one of the most polished lineman in the draft that still has room for potential growth in his game, specifically in pass-blocking fast edge rushers.
9. New York Giants: Brandon Scherff OT/OG, Iowa
Eli Manning needs someone that can help protect him so that he can have a chance to pass to the electrifying Odell Beckham Jr. If Manning doesn’t have time to pass, he panics and throws interceptions. Brandon Scherff would definitely improve their offensive line if he was taken, because he has the versatility to play either tackle or guard. Add in the fact that he has incredible strength to push around defensive lineman, and that makes him the perfect choice for a quarterback that needs to be protected to succeed.


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10. St. Louis Rams: Kevin White WR, West Virginia

The Rams’ defense is scary with all the pass rushers they have. They just traded for a quarterback in Nick Foles, drafted a playmaking running back in Tre Mason, and resigned Jared Cook. All they need is a big, fast receiver that they can depend on. The Rams already have a fast, small slot receiver with Tavon Austin for the underneath passes. But if they also have Kevin White on the outside, then he could run the deep go route and grab the contested catch. White has the speed and height to be able to do that for the Rams. If White is available at this point of the draft, then I’m sure that the Rams would jump at the chance to get one of the best receivers in the draft.
11. Minnesota Vikings: Devante Parker WR, Louisville
Devante Parker would be the perfect complement for Teddy Bridgewater. The Vikings need another WR, and what would be more perfect than reuniting Bridgewater with a receiver that he trusts already.
12. Cleveland Browns: Danny Shelton DT/NT, Washington
The Browns need a big, nasty run-stuffing NT for a division that  always seems to want to run the ball down the middle.


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13. New Orleans Saints: Trae Waynes CB, Michigan State

Saints fans were disappointed when their passing defense went from 4th in 2013 to 31st in 2014. Their corners were consistently burned by wide receivers, so adding the best cornerback in the draft is a must for their pass defense.
14. Miami Dolphins: Breshad Perriman WR, Central Florida
Dolphins fans will be happy with them drafting a big WR that played right in their backyard. Perriman, along with Jarvis Landry, Jordan Cameron, and Kenny Stills would provide Tannehill with all the weapons he needs to bring his game to another level.
15. San Francisco 49ers: Arik Armstead DE/DT, Oregon
A massive man at 6’8 that has all the physical tools to be in the mold of Calais Campbell of the Cardinals. The 49ers would love the chance to take a young, promising prospect after losing many key defensive players to retirement.


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16. Houston Texans: Shaq Thompson LB/S/RB, Washington

Brooks Reed left and the Texans aren’t sure how Jadeveon Clowney will be this year. They need a versatile defensive player that is willing to play OLB and has the cover skills to keep up with the weapons of division rival, the Indianapolis Colts.
17. San Diego Chargers: Melvin Gordon RB, Wisconsin
The San Diego Chargers have absolutely no running back that will keep defenses honest for their passing attack. Melvin Gordon would immediately be penciled in as a Week 1 starter if he was drafted here.
18. Kansas City Chiefs: Cameron Erving OL, Florida State
Jamaal Charles, the Chiefs’ most dynamic player, has told management that he would like them to draft more offensive line help. Erving is a versatile lineman that would fill in for the departed Rodney Hudson.


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19. Cleveland Browns: Ereck Flowers OT, Miami (FL)

The Browns need to protect whoever they decide to have at quarterback. Since, Joe Thomas is already a All-Pro left tackle; they should focus on finding an ideal right tackle to play opposite of him. Flowers is a giant, skilled tackle that will run over defenders in the run game; but is still raw. Browns fans wouldn’t have to worry about him being raw for long because he would have the chance to learn from Joe Thomas to become a better player that lives up to his potential.
20. Philadelphia Eagles: Nelson Agholor WR, USC
Desean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin are gone. Even though the Eagles picked up a nice talent with Jordan Matthews, they need a speedy playmaker to replace the production that Maclin produced last year.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: Randy Gregory OLB/DE, Nebraska
Randy Gregory failed the drug test at the Combine, when he knew they would testing. Stupidity like that is the reason that he drops to a team that doesn’t mind taking chances on misguided players.


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22. Pittsburgh Steelers: Landon Collins S, Alabama

The Steelers were stunned when Troy Polamalu and Ike Taylor decided to call it quits this offseason. They are in desperate need of another safety or corner; so why not go after the best safety in this draft class.
23. Detroit Lions: DJ Humphries OT, Florida
Stafford needs all the time he can get so that he can throw it up for Megatron, Eric Ebron, and Golden Tate. Humphries has the most potential out of all the offensive tackles, but he is still raw enough to teach him to play better than his potential.


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24. Arizona Cardinals: Brett Hundley QB, UCLA

The Cardinals were a dominant team that had a chance to contend for an NFL Championship until their QB of Carson Palmer blew out his knee. It’s time for Arizona to look for its quarterback of the future. Bruce Arians loves a QB that can sling the ball deep, and Hundley just so happens to have one of the strongest arms in this draft.
25. Carolina Panthers: Philip Dorsett WR, Miami (FL)
There was no other receiver for Cam Newton to throw to other than big-bodied Kelvin Benjamin and safety blanket Greg Olsen. Cam needs a small, fast as lightning receiver that can stretch the field even more.
26. Baltimore Ravens: Marcus Peters CB, Washington
Ozzie Newsome knows how to channel a players’ bad habits into good habits for becoming a productive player. With all the athleticism and skill to be one of the best corners, the Ravens will be getting a steal at this position if they make sure he doesn’t get into trouble.


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27. Dallas Cowboys: Todd Gurley RB, Georgia

Jerry Jones won’t be able to control himself, he will do anything in his power to get a superstar. So I expect him to draft Gurley with the hopes of trading him to the Vikings for a beast by the name of Adrian Peterson.
28. Denver Broncos: DJ Humphries OT, Florida
Manning is in possibly his last year with Broncos, so it is imperative that they keep him upright for a Super Bowl run. Also, Clemmings would excel blocking in Gary Kubiak’s zone-blocking scheme.
29. Indianapolis Colts: La’el Collins OT, LSU
The Colts would love to have a balanced attack of passing and running. By drafting La’el Collins they would be getting a tough run-blocker that can play guard or right tackle.


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30. Green Bay Packers: Kevin Johnson CB, Wake Forest

The Cheeseheads of Packer Nation need to draft a cornerback to replace Tramon Williams, who they let go to the Browns in free agency. Kevin Johnson is an athletic corner that they could afford to wait on to develop more, because they already have pretty good starters on each end of the field. This pick would provide them with quality depth to cover slot wide receivers.


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31. New Orleans Saints: Maxx Williams TE, Minnesota

Saints fans were shocked when they traded Jimmy Graham to the Seahawks after they had just signed him to an extension. Now they need a TE to replace him, and it would make sense to draft the best TE prospect for Brees to throw to.
32. New England Patriots: Hau’Oli Kikaha OLB/DE, Washington
I fully expect for the Patriots to trade back, but if they do draft someone. I think they would want to draft someone that compares to one of their own players. Kikaha is perfect because he compares to Rob Ninkovich in production through tireless effort to get after the QB.

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