2015 NFL Mock Draft, Post Free Agency Edition

By Vincent Frank on Tuesday, April 7th 2015
2015 NFL Mock Draft, Post Free Agency Edition

In what will be my second-to-final mock draft of the season, I will take on potential trade scenarios. Note that explanations for each trade and the key picks in will be found below the table. 

First Round
Pick Team Player Position School
1 Buccaneers Jameis Winston Quarterback Florida State
2 Jets from Titans Marcus Mariota Quarterback Oregon
3 Jaguars Dante Fowler Jr. EDGE Florida
4 Raiders Leonard Williams Defensive Line USC
5 Redskins Vic Beasley EDGE Clemson
6 Titans from Jets Danny Shelton Defensive Line Washington
7 Bears Randy Gregory EDGE Nebraska
8 Falcons Bud Dupree EDGE Kentucky
9 Giants Kevin White Wide Receiver West Virginia
10 Rams Brandon Scherff Offensive Line Iowa
11 49ers from Vikings Amari Cooper Wide Receiver Alabama
12 Browns Shane Ray EDGE Missouri
13 Saints Marcus Peters Cornerback Washington
14 Dolphins Melvin Gordon Running Back Wisconsin
15 Vikings from 49ers DeVante Parker Wide Receiver Louisville
16 Texans Trae Waynes Cornerback Michigan State
17 Panthers from Chargers T.J. Clemmings Offensive Tackle Pittsburgh
18 Chiefs Dorial Green-Beckham Wide Receiver Oklahoma
19 Browns Jaelen Strong Wide Receiver Arizona State
20 Eagles Landon Collins Safety Alabama
21 Bengals Shaq Thompson Linebacker Washington
22 Steelers Derron Smith Safety Fresno State
23 Lions Jalen Collins Cornerback LSU
24 Cardinals Cameron Erving Offensive Line Florida State
25 Chargers from Panthers Todd Gurley Running Back Georgia
26 Ravens Eric Kendricks Linebacker UCLA
27 Cowboys Kevin Johnson Cornerback Wake Forest
28 Broncos Arik Armstead Defensive End Oregon
29 Colts Byron Jones Cornerback Connecticut 
30 Packers Maxx Williams Tight End Minnesota
31 Redskins from Saints Brett Hundley Quarterback UCLA
32 Patriots Devin Funchess Wide Receiver Michigan

 

Trades

1. Titans trade second pick to the Jets for sixth pick, second-round pick, fourth-round pick and a second-round pick in the 2016 draft. 

2. Vikings trade 11th pick to the 49ers for 15th pick and a third-round pick. 

3. Chargers trade 17th pick and fourth-round pick to the Panthers for 25th pick and second-round pick. 

4. Saints trade 31st pick to the Redskins for 38th pick and a fourth-round pick. 

 

Explanations

Tennessee Titans: Danny Shelton, Defensive Tackle, Washington:  The Titans were able to pick up three selections to move down just a few spots in the top 10. Some may find it odd that I went with Danny Shelton here, but the Titans invested a great deal on outside linebackers this past month, especially by bringing in Brian Orakpo as a free agent. Having a big-bodied defensive tackle up front should open up lanes on the outside for both Orakpo and Derrick Morgan. He's also an elite-level run stuffer. 

New York Giants: Kevin White, Wide Receiver, West Virginia: New York usually stays true to its board. So even if a wide receiver is its top player, Jerry Reese and company will likely go in that direction. It's now all about whether the team views White or Alabama's Amari Cooper as the top receiver in the class. Either way, adding someone of White's caliber to go with Odell Beckham Jr and Victor Cruz. Talk about a dynamic trio. 

San Francisco 49ers: Amari Cooper, Wide Receiver, Alabama: There has been some talk that San Francisco will move up into the top 10 to select this Alabama standout. Whether it's Cooper or White (or another player) available outside of the top 10, expect San Francisco to go hard at an elite-level talent rather than remaining at 15. In this scenario, and pretty much flipping a coin with the Giants pick, San Francisco lands Cooper. 

Miami Dolphins: Melvin Gordon, Running Back, Wisconsin: Again, it's flip a coin time here. The expectation is that Miami will have to address the running back position early in the draft. With Lamar Miller currently slated to be the team's starter, it makes sense for the Dolphins to look for an upgrade. Gordon is my No. 1 running back simply because of Todd Gurley's knee injury. It's really a 1A, 1B scenario here. 

Philadelphia Eagles: Landon Collins, Safety, Alabama: While I am not necessarily a big fan of Collins, he could act as a solid in-the-box strong safety next to Malcolm Jenkins to fill the final hole in what would then become one of the most improved secondaries in the league. If Philadelphia does keep Boykin in the slot, this pick makes even more sense. It would afford the team the ability to send Collins on blitz packages on a consistent basis. 

 

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