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Which SEC players will be drafted in the 1st round of the 2015 NFL Draft?

Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:14 pm
Posted by TTsTowel
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:14 pm
Going back through the years, since the SEC started their run of dominance (2006 to present), on average, the SEC has had roughly 8.1 (11 in 2013, 9 in 2012, 10 in 2011, 6 in 2010, 8 in 2009, 6 in 2008, 11 in 2007, and 4 in 2006) players taken in the 1st round of the NFL Draft each year. I started with the year 2006 because that's when the SEC started this dominance.

I may or may not have skipped a player or two... For the 1st round of the 2013 NFL Draft, I counted players from Mizzou and Texas A&M, but for no other year.

So, which players do you think end up being taken in the 1st round for the 2015 NFL Draft? Below I have listed just some players with the potential to be... Feel free to add someone to the list.

TJ Yeldon (Alabama)
Landon Collins (Alabama)
Amari Cooper (Alabama)
D'haquille Williams (Auburn)
Trey Williams (Arkansas)
La'el Collins (LSU)
Denico Autry (Mississippi State)
Cody Prewitt (Ole Miss)
Todd Gurley (Georgia)
Dante Fowler Jr (Florida)
AJ Johnson (Tennessee
Posted by UMRealist
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:16 pm to
Unless Cody really improves his coverage skills this year he will probably go somewhere closer to round 3 or 4.
Posted by LBC
Member since Jul 2012
3370 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:18 pm to
Denico Autry was a senior, he gone.

Benardrick McKinney has a decent enough shot to hit the first round with a strong season.
Posted by Monticello
Member since Jul 2010
16197 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:19 pm to
I would be surprised if Yeldon goes 1st round with his fumbling issues and high point of contact. I would take him off and maybe add Trey DePriest.

Also, if Daquille Williams is a first rounder, so is Jacob Coker.
Posted by TTsTowel
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:19 pm to
Was he really? Mississippi State needs to update their Rivals depth chart.
Posted by DuncanIdaho
Ouray, CO
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:20 pm to
quote:

Also, if Daquille Williams is a first rounder, so is Jacob Coker.


Yes because they are comparable talents.
Posted by sunnydaze
Member since Jan 2010
29953 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:20 pm to
quote:

TJ Yeldon (Alabama)




quote:

Amari Cooper (Alabama)



Posted by TheWalrus
Member since Dec 2012
40408 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:20 pm to
According to Walterfootball, Jalen Collins. LINK













Posted by LBC
Member since Jul 2012
3370 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:21 pm to
Yeah, unless I missed something and he redshirted in Juco. I've no doubts Rivals isn't up to par on our depth chart though.
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:23 pm to
Be surprised to see many RBs in the first round. So doubt yeldon.

Also Collins probably a little small for an ideal NFL safety.

Depreist is someone to watch if he plays at a high level, but first round might be a stretch
Posted by TTsTowel
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Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:23 pm to
TJ Yeldon could be.

Negative aspects working against him include fumbling issues, the bust potential of recent Alabama running backs (not named Eddie Lacy), and the fact that an NFL running back isn't as sought after early in the draft anymore.
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:27 pm to
Sammie Coates
Posted by LBC
Member since Jul 2012
3370 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:30 pm to
In honesty, I'm finding it's going to be harder and harder to justify taking a back in the first round at all anymore. Unless they're extremely dynamic or can split time at slot in a Darren Sproles type roll. Just one of the reasons I enjoy college ball more than pros.
Posted by TTsTowel
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Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:35 pm to
Yea, it's so easy to find one later in the draft. And now the passing game is so much more vital to a team's success in the NFL (except on rare occasions). Quarterbacks, wide receivers, defensive ends and secondary players are more sought after.

I wonder how long this trend will stay.
Posted by LBC
Member since Jul 2012
3370 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:36 pm to
Hopefully not long.
Posted by FourThreeForty
Member since May 2013
17290 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:37 pm to
quote:

TJ Yeldon






quote:

Amari Cooper


Depends on the season. No later than early second ala Courtney Upshaw.
Posted by Monticello
Member since Jul 2010
16197 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:37 pm to
quote:

Yes because they are comparable talents.

Neither have played any relevant snaps of BCS level football.
Posted by TTsTowel
RIP Bow9den/Coastie
Member since Feb 2010
91640 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:48 pm to
Uber talented Junior College players have been drafted before, and Duke Williams is just that. In fact, he almost entered the NFL Draft, per LSU fans, but chose to sign with Auburn.

I can't think of any player in Jacob Coker's shoes (or the situation around him) that has been drafted...
Posted by JCainKC
Kansas City, Missouri
Member since Oct 2013
293 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:53 pm to
For Mizzou:

Markus Golden or Shane Ray DEs both have potential to be first rounders (Mizzou has a great track record in recent years of putting DLs in the first round)

I would have possibly said DGB as well, but….
Posted by DecaturAU
Birmignham, AL
Member since Jan 2011
780 posts
Posted on 5/3/14 at 9:53 pm to
Russell Wilson
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