2015 NFL Mock Draft
Mock Draft 1.0: Winston falls to Rams at No. 10
By Charles Davis |
NFL Media analyst
Published: Feb. 10, 2015 at 05:15 p.m.
Pick No.
1
TB
Marcus Mariota
QB
Oregon
Mariota is the pick right now, but if the Bucs like how Jameis Winston’s background check goes, they could easily go with him.
Pick No.
2
TEN
Leonard Williams
DE
USC
A QB is tempting here, but getting after Andrew Luck and the Colts with an elite pass-rusher is a must.
Pick No.
3
JAC
Randy Gregory
OLB
Nebraska
In the AFC South, to beat the Colts, you have to pressure the QB. That’s the best part of Gregory’s game.
Pick No.
4
OAK
Amari Cooper
WR
Alabama
Now that the Raiders have found their QB in Derek Carr, they will want him to give him a versatile weapon.
Pick No.
5
WAS
Shane Ray
DE
Missouri
Washington needs a pass rusher. Ray is explosive and totaled 13 sacks last season.
Pick No.
6
NYJ
Dante Fowler, Jr.
OLB
Florida
The Jets' new head coach, Todd Bowles, starts building with defense by selecting the athletic Fowler.
Pick No.
7
CHI
Danny Shelton
NT
Washington
At some point the Bears have to stop the run. Shelton is a great start toward that goal.
Pick No.
8
ATL
Vic Beasley
OLB
Clemson
Beasley is an explosive pass rusher, but is he big enough to be a three-down player?
Pick No.
9
NYG
Ereck Flowers
OT
Miami
The Giants continue to build up their OL, and the discussion around Flowers will continue to rise.
Pick No.
10
STL
Jameis Winston
QB
Florida St.
Jeff Fisher and Rams organization would be ideal for the FSU standout.
Pick No.
11
MIN
Brandon Scherff
OT
Iowa
The Outland Trophy winner last season, Scherff might play right tackle or guard to begin his NFL career.
Pick No.
12
CLE
Kevin White
WR
West Virginia
Even before Josh Gordon’s latest suspension, bigger receivers were a need for the Browns.
Pick No.
13
NO
Bud Dupree
OLB
Kentucky
Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will utilize Dupree’s skills in a variety of spots.
Pick No.
14
MIA
DeVante Parker
WR
Louisville
Missed a lot of time because of an injury in 2014, but he’s a No. 1 WR in the NFL.
Pick No.
15
SF
La'el Collins
OT
LSU
Niners are still built for power, and Collins might provide more punch from guard first.
Pick No.
16
HOU
Todd Gurley
RB
Georgia
Many believe his knee injury will knock him out of the first round, but he might very well pull a “Willis McGahee.”
Pick No.
17
SD
Marcus Peters
CB
Washington
Peters had some trouble his last year at Washington, but his talent is immense.
Pick No.
18
KC
Devin Smith
WR
Ohio St.
KC did not have a WR catch a TD pass in 2014. Smith is a flyer who can run underneath routes.
Pick No.
19
CLE
Benardrick McKinney
ILB
Mississippi St.
McKinney is a big ILB who can run and hit -- exactly what is needed in the tough AFC North.
Pick No.
20
PHI
P.J. Williams
CB
Florida St.
The Eagles could use a corner that can cover and tackle, and Williams fits the bill.
Pick No.
21
CIN
Arik Armstead
DT
Oregon
A long levered DE, Armstead will help keep the Bengals' defense stout.
Pick No.
22
PIT
Kevin Johnson
CB
Wake Forest
The Steelers are getting long in the tooth in the secondary, and Johnson could be the pick here.
Pick No.
23
DET
Malcom Brown
DT
Texas
Brown really elevated his play in 2014. Detroit jumped in 2014 because of an improved defense.
Pick No.
24
ARI
Denzel Perryman
ILB
Miami
You often hear this striking hitter before you “see” him. Lowered the boom in limited opportunities at the Senior Bowl.
Pick No.
25
CAR
Andrus Peat
OT
Stanford
Carolina has a real need to protect Cam Newton. Peat was an excellent LT for Stanford and has NFL bloodlines (his Dad was an OL).
Pick No.
26
BAL
Melvin Gordon
RB
Wisconsin
Gordon showed he can be a high-volume runner and dramatically improved his pass-catching skills.
Pick No.
27
DAL
Eddie Goldman
DT
Florida St.
The Cowboys still need to beef up their defense despite a surprisingly good year in 2014.
Pick No.
28
DEN
Eric Kendricks
ILB
UCLA
Versatile, aggressive player who can hit and cover and has a strong nose for the ball.
Pick No.
29
IND
T.J. Clemmings
OT
Pittsburgh
Many believe he has the talent to play LT in the pros despite his struggles at the Senior Bowl.
Pick No.
30
GB
Stephone Anthony
ILB
Clemson
Anthony had a tremendous week at the Senior Bowl; he would allow Clay Matthews to move back to OLB full time.
Pick No.
31
SEA
Jordan Phillips
NT
Oklahoma
Strong player who can move, and the Seahawks DT rotation was weakened because of injuries
Pick No.
32
NE
Trae Waynes
CB
Michigan St.
If Revis moves back to NY/NJ, this aggressive corner makes sense for the Pats.
