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First Official Mock Draft

Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:10 pm
Posted by agregime1
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:10 pm
Official draft Scout Matt Miller released his mock.
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2 pick Titans
At one point, it seemed likely that the Tennessee Titans would draft defensive lineman Leonard Williams with the No. 2 pick in the draft before they decided on quarterback Marcus Mariota. But that need for another five-technique on defense is still there, and Ole Miss' Robert Nkemdiche is a perfect fit for Ray Horton's versatile, attacking defensive fronts.

Nkemdiche is big enough to play head-up on the tackle, but athletic enough to be moved around in different defensive fronts. He's also able to play as a pass-rushing three-technique or even outside on the edge as a true defensive end.

6 Pick tunsil
D'Brickashaw Ferguson's tenure in New York may be coming to an end soon as he eyes his 10th season with the Jets. If so, or even if he does play into his mid-30s with the team, addressing the offensive tackle position is a huge need.

Laremy Tunsil is a stud on the left side, showing the footwork and length to beat defenders off the snap and the agility to recover if he's beat off the line. Tunsil is a special player with exceptional upside and the tools to be a Day 1 starter at left tackle.

9 pick Vernon
The New York Giants are fine at cornerback right now, but depth will become an issue moving forward, and the team may want a long-term option to replace Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

Vernon Hargreaves III is the nation's best cornerback heading into the season, and he has the size (5'11", 192 lbs.) and speed of a true No. 1 cornerback. Plug him in opposite Prince Amukamara with Landon Collins and Mykkele Thompson at safety and the Giants' secondary of the future looks pretty great.

10 Pick Treadwell
Before Laquon Treadwell broke his tibia and dislocated his ankle in the 2014 season, you could argue he was the second-best receiver in college football behind Amari Cooper. If he's back healthy in 2015, look for Treadwell to make his way to the top of the draft class.

He's big (6'2", 229 lbs.), aggressive and a triple-threat as an on-the-ground runner after the catch. He's also athletic enough to make plays off the turf when the ball is in the air. With the Rams still running a small receiving corps, outside of Kenny Britt, Treadwell's Dez Bryant-like build would come in handy.


11 Pick A'shawn

Mike Zimmer is building one heck of a defense in Minnesota, and by adding cornerback Trae Waynes and linebacker Eric Kendricks, each level of the unit is getting better after the 2015 draft. In this scenario for 2016, the interior of the defensive line gets the upgrade with the massive A'Shawn Robinson from Alabama.

Robinson and Sharrif Floyd side by side on the defensive line would cause massive problems for offensive lines, and with youngsters Scott Crichton and Danielle Hunter on the edges, the Vikings could have one of the best defensive lines in football if everyone lives up to their potentia


21 Pick Leonard Floyd
The selection of Paul Dawson from TCU in the late third round helps fill out the Cincinnati Bengals' depth chart at linebacker, but they still lack an athletic outside linebacker. Dawson's best role is as a weak-side or middle linebacker, with Vontaze Burfict playing in the other spot. Put Floyd at strong-side linebacker and this linebacking corps looks amazing.

Floyd has worked often as a pass-rusher at Georgia, but he has shown the tools to be more than just an edge-rusher. With another year of development, he could be way off the board by pick No. 21.


Williams 26

The next Alshon Jeffery—or at least he looks like he will be—D'haquille Williams overshadowed Sammie Coates at Auburn and has the size (6'2", 224 lbs.) and hands to be a superstar. Williams' ability to beat cornerbacks over the top and his top-end speed make him a threat as a No. 1 receiver in the NFL.

With speedster Breshad Perriman added as the team's deep threat, Williams will be the big body the team needs to replace Anquan Boldin and help ease the eventual loss of Steve Smith. And in the meantime, the Ravens will have one of the NFL's most dangerous young duos in the league.


27 Pick Henry
The Dallas Cowboys made the curious decision to not draft a running back, putting pressure on Joseph Randle, Lance Dunbar and Darren McFadden to carry the load behind the NFL's best offensive line. An upgrade in 2016 will be needed.

Derrick Henry is a beast with the ball in his hands, and at times, he looked like a better prospect than second-rounder T.J. Yeldon. At 6'3" and 242 pounds, he has the size, power and speed to be the next big thing in the NFL. Henry also has the benefit of coming into the league with limited wear and tear after playing second fiddle to Yeldon for the last two years.


28 Pick Mills
The Denver Broncos are relying on Darian Stewart at free safety, which might be fine for 2015, but it doesn't look like a long-term plan. Adding a young free safety in 2016 should be a priority for John Elway.

Jalen Mills is the best free safety in college football, and a player considered a possibility for even the 2015 draft. He's a rangy cover man with the speed to play over the top of the defense and the instincts to make plays from center field.

Mills has had some off-field issues—according to USA Today, he was suspended after being arrested for battery (charges that were later dropped)—but has enough talent that teams must take a long look at his ability and how he handles himself on and off the field in 2015


SI Nation also had a mock, same people different rankings except they had Ifedi of A&M making it 4 straight years for an a&m lineman at number 22.
Posted by TheCheshireHog
Cashew Chicken Country
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:15 pm to
Can you please structure those pick headings a little better? You're all over the board with your formatting.

TIA
Posted by SECSolomonGrundy
Slaughter Swamp
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:18 pm to
quote:

Williams 26
The next Alshon Jeffery—or at least he looks like he will be



that's the best comparison i see for DW
Posted by BowlJackson
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2013
52881 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:27 pm to
Jeffery is always who comes to mind. Although Duke supposedly lost some weight since the season, and was never chubby, their game and skills is very similar.

But then the article goes on to mention Williams top-end speed. Maybe they were thinking of Coates for a second?
Posted by Weagle25
THE Football State.
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:30 pm to
I don't want to read all that. Just give me the names somewhere. Your headers are weird
Posted by SECSolomonGrundy
Slaughter Swamp
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:36 pm to
oh i just realized this is projecting Nkemdiche at #2 overall.

helllllll no
Posted by elposter
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:03 pm to
Maybe it's just me but Henry doesn't seem like a first round pick to me. RB in the first round these days are for pretty elite guys and Henry hasn't shown that.
Posted by BowlJackson
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2013
52881 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:12 pm to
Yeah I don't think his game translates well to the NFL. His game revolves around him being bigger and stronger than the defense. That's how he dominated in HS. How's his blocking? If he can do that well I could see him as a Mike Alstott level FB.

Honestly if he was smart he would have let Saban convert him to LB out of HS. He might not be a RB, but he's a hell of an athlete, can lay a lick, and has what would be incredible speed for a LB his size.
Posted by DBU
Member since Mar 2014
19059 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:15 pm to
Out of all the LSU players that could possibly be in the first round, he chooses Mills?
Posted by Nguyening
SEMO
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:19 pm to
Kyler Murray was a projected first rounder, but he's decided to continue his two sport amateur career.
Posted by jatebe
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:25 pm to
You left off #30 Reggie Ragland for Alabama.
Posted by Gradual_Stroke
Bee Cave, TX
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:30 pm to
Speaking of drafts, Kyler Murray was going to be drafted by the MLB until the Ags came calling.
Posted by Prof
Member since Jun 2013
42610 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:32 pm to
Are they basing this on seniors only? Edit: Never mind. Looks like they're just leaving a lot of players out that could be taken higher than those they have in.
This post was edited on 5/6/15 at 6:35 pm
Posted by Gradual_Stroke
Bee Cave, TX
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:34 pm to
No Kyler is a freshman
Posted by jatebe
Queen of Links
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:41 pm to
quote:

Just give me the names


1. Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame
2. Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss
3. Joey Bosa, Ohio State
4. Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
5. Christian Hackenberg, Penn State
6. Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss
7. Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame
8. DeForest Buckner, Oregon
9. Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida
10. Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss
11. A'Shawn Robinson, Alabama
12. Cardale Jones, Ohio State
13. Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech
14. Su'a Cravens, USC
15. Sheldon Day, Notre Dame
16. Connor Cook, Michigan State
17. Jack Conklin, Michigan State
18. Jalen Ramsey, Florida State
19. Jared Goff, California
20. Shawn Oakman, Baylor
21. Leonard Floyd, Georgia
22. KeiVarae Russell, Notre Dame
23. Adolphus Washington, Ohio State
24. Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State
25. Taylor Decker, Ohio State
26. D'haquille Williams, Auburn
27. Derrick Henry, Alabama
28. Jalen Mills, LSU
29. Devontae Booker, Utah
30. Reggie Ragland, Alabama
31. Corey Robinson, Notre Dame
32. Tyler Boyd, Pitt

So Notre Dame and Ohio State will each have 5 1st round picks.

Ole Miss will have 3 1st round picks, all in the top 10.

And Bama with 3.
Posted by Henry Jones Jr
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:51 pm to
quote:

Robert Nkemdiche

Impossible. The experts on the rant say he is overrated.
Posted by Gradual_Stroke
Bee Cave, TX
Member since Oct 2012
20917 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:52 pm to
Kyler Murray
Posted by BowlJackson
Birmingham, AL
Member since Sep 2013
52881 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 7:02 pm to
I'd drop out Henry and put in Carl Lawson. That'd put AU and UA both with 2
Posted by CrimsonChin
the gutter.
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 7:14 pm to
Ole Miss with 3 top 10 picks. Damn.
Posted by arcalades
USA
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 7:41 pm to
Tunsil might go higher than 6
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