Thursday, April 2, 2015
2015 NFL Mock Draft and Brief Analysis
Many look at Williams as the top prospect in this year’s draft, and it just so happens that the Titans could use help on the defensive line. Marcus Mariota has been rumored to be liked by the Titans organization, but the team has also been said to be all in with quarterback Zach Mattenberger. With that, I think Williams will be the pick.
Blake Bortles was sacked 55 times last season as a rookie. That isn’t good, especially for the team’s quarterback of the future. There are many other positions that are a possibility for the Jaguars, but offensive line makes the most sense.
Derek Carr threw for over 3,000 yards, 21 touchdowns, with only 12 interceptions. That was without many big time playmakers on the offense. If the Raiders took Cooper, he would play opposite of James Jones, and that would be a solid receiving core, and it could help Carr out a lot.
Washington has a few issues to address in this draft, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they traded back or just spent this pick on an offensive lineman. Fowler Jr. is a great player though, and could definitely compliment and help out the Redskins’ defense. Pairing him opposite of Ryan Kerrigan could be a dynamic duo on the defensive side of the ball.
The New York Jets have done some good things so far in this offseason, mainly bringing back Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie, while also adding Buster Skrine. Also on offense, they traded for Brandon Marshall to team up beside Eric Decker. Todd Bowles has done well so far, and I expect him to cement a new quarterback to signal a new era with the the Jets. I think Mariota would do well with this team, and it would be fun to watch.
The Bears defense is definitely not their defense of old, so I think this would be a good pick for them to try and start to get this defense back to where they used to be. They have to start somewhere.
Atlanta could use a dominant defensive presence, and Ray could definitely help in that area. With his size (6’3” 245lbs.), Ray would be a versatile weapon, and could possibly line up at linebacker in certain packages. This would be a good pick for the Falcons.
The Giants are pretty set on the offensive side of the ball, and the offensive line can be addressed a little later in the draft, so I see them focusing on defense, and on the interior of the defensive line is where I see them needing the most help. Shelton could definitely help this unit and give them an intimidating defensive line when teaming up with Jason Pierre-Paul and Cullen Jenkins.
Waynes was a stud corner on the college level, and could help any team that needs help in the secondary, and the Rams are one of those teams. He would pair well with Janoris Jenkins, and could help this already solid defense.
Collins could step in right away for Minnesota, as he would help an offensive line that gave up the 39 sacks to their starting quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater. This would help give Bridgewater more time, and it would open up more holes along the offensive line for their running game.
If White is available, I don’t think Cleveland will hesitate at all to take him, especially after Josh Gordon got suspended for the entire 2015-2016 season. He would join newly signed Dwayne Bowe and he would definitely help out whoever is playing quarterback for the team.
After his recent legal issues, Gregory could definitely fall in the draft. If he is there at 13, then I would expect the Saints to take him. He could definitely strengthen the Saints defense and he would be a great compliment to pair with Cameron Jordan on the opposite side. This is of course if they don’t trade Drew Brees to the Buccaneers for the number 1 pick, who would then be Jameis Winston.
Miami could definitely use an offensive guard here, but there aren’t any that are worth taking this high, so if they stick with this pick, I think it would be a smart pickup to get Thompson. He could step in immediately and help the Dolphins defense at the linebacker position.
The 49ers have faced some tough losses with Chris Borland and Patrick Willis this offseason by retirements. I expect them to address the defensive side with these losses, and though it isn’t at linebacker, I see Malcolm Brown being a good pick. He could help with the losses that the 49ers have suffered and step in and help right away.
This would be a smart move for the Houston Texans. Peat would be a big help for a Texans offense who has questions at quarterback at the moment, and he would help their offensive line quite a bit. If they were to trade down however, I wouldn’t be surprised.
With the loss of Ryan Matthews, the Chargers need a starting running back to carry the load for the team, and Gurley could be that guy. Even though he had a serious injury to his knee, he seems to be on track to heal correctly. Big risk player, but he also comes with big reward potential. The past 3 seasons at Georgia, Gurley has averaged over 6 yards per carry. No matter what level, that is impressive.
The Chiefs didn’t have a single receiving touchdown from a wide receiver last season, so that is also a huge possibility here, but Alex Smith was sacked 45 times last year. If he doesn’t have time to throw from the pocket, it doesn’t matter who he is throwing the football to.
This pick would make sense, and it would complete a very intimidating linebacker core that already includes Paul Kruger, Barkevious Mingo, and Karlos Dansby. This defense would be scary, and it can only help them keep pace with the rest of the AFC North.
Chip Kelly has made the most noise in the offseason this year, and it isn’t a secret that he is looking to make a run this year. With Harold, that would strengthen a linebacking core that is led by newly acquired Kiko Alonso. It isn’t a flashy pick, but it would be a good one.
Collins is a very talented player out of Alabama, which is pretty much a breeding ground for NFL players. He would certainly help the Bengals secondary.
The Steelers defense has been acquiring many young and talented defensive players in the early rounds of the draft in past years, and I look for that trend to continue. Johnson would pair well with Cortez Allen, and he could fill the void with the loss of Ike Taylor.
With the loss of Reggie Bush, Detroit may be looking for a back to fill that role. Theo Riddick played well last year when called on, but having three capable running backs is very intriguing. I think guard is a bigger need, but none are worth taking this high.
Dupree would probably play outside linebacker in Arizona’s scheme, and I think he would definitely help fill a need for a team that is looking for a push to make it to the big game, especially with Carson Palmer running out of time to win that big game at quarterback.
The Panthers are a tough team to figure out. They have the capability to beat any team that they square up against, but they also have the capability to lose to any team as well. I think Peters would definitely help their secondary that doesn’t have any shutdown corners.
If Parker is still on the board at this time, then I think it is a no brainer for the Ravens. With the loss of Torrey Smith, they need somebody to help fill the void that he left, and Parker could do just that.
The Dallas Cowboys are almost a complete team, and I think with this pick, Armstead would be smart. Defensive tackle looks to be about the weakest spot for this team, so I see them taking care of that right away.
Peyton Manning only has a couple years left in the league, and to make sure that he can be the best that he can be, the Broncos should draft a player to protect him. Erving could be that player, and it would be a smart pick for them.
After obtaining Frank Gore and Andre Johnson in free agency, the Colts top priority should be to keep Andrew Luck upright, so he can totally utilize the weapons he has at his disposal. Clemmings can help with that objective.
With the loss of Tramon Williams leaving for Cleveland, the Packers are weaker at the cornerback position, and in a division with Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate, and Alshon Jeffery, I don’t know if the Packers will take their chances. Williams could help them.
The Saints received this pick from the Jimmy Graham trade with Seattle, and I think Jake Fisher would be smart here. Giving Drew Brees as much time as possible is only a bad thing for opposing defenses, but never for the Saints’ offense.
If Strong were to still be available, Bill Belichick would be very tempted to give Tom Brady another target to throw to. Brady turns average receivers into seemingly great ones, so imagine what he could do with Strong, who is already greatly talented.
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