CleveSteve's Mock - 04/21/15 02:14 PM
I'm working on the second round right now. Here's the first in the meantime. Every year people tell me I'm crazy, but I like to do it my way. I spend a lot of time evaluating team's rosters before making my mock. I'll update with the additional rounds as I get them uploaded. Hope you enjoy.
http://www.cornerblitz.com/2015/Mocks/Final/Default.aspx
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QBp Jameis Winston, Florida State
Jameis Winston is easily the best QB in the class, maybe the only real QB in the class. He also might be one of the top three prospects regardless of position, which makes him a no-brainer for this selection.
2. Chicago Bears (from TEN)
QBm Marcus Mariota, Oregon
*TRADE: CHI #7 and Jay Cutler for TEN #2 and #66* Jay Cutler returns home in a big trade sending Marcus Mariota to Chicago to start the John Fox era. Cutler is two years younger than Rivers and has a better arm. Returning to Tennessee, Cutler gets a fresh start on familiar ground, and Tennessee gets a new quarterback. Cutler's mega-deal only has big guaranteed money the next two seasons, so it's not a great risk for the Titans and they have plenty of cap to absorb the hit. Cutler is a more attractive option for Tennessee than Rivers because he's two years younger (29 vs 31) and has three more years left on his contract (4 vs 1).
3. Washington Redskins (from JAX)
5T Leonard Williams, Southern California
*TRADE: WAS #5 and #69 for JAX #3* Washington trades up to solidify their front 3 with Williams, who many believe is the best prospect in the draft. Williams is an ideal candidate for a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4, having already played the position in college.
4. Oakland Raiders
WR Amari Cooper, Alabama
While the Raiders have plenty of holes on defense, they learned last year that if they have no real threats at wideout, they won't be able to succeed with their new quarterback. Adding Cooper provides a consistent, reliable, and dangerous target to pair with Michael Crabtree, who is on a one-year "show me" deal.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (from WAS)
RE Dante Fowler Jr., Florida
*TRADE: WAS #5 and #69 for JAX #3* After dropping down a couple spots and scoring an additional third-rounder, the Jaguars score Florida's Fowler. Fowler lined up all over the place in Florida's defense, often running stunts or blitzes from different gaps in order to get to the QB. Look for Gus Bradley to utilize him the same way in Jacksonville.
6. New York Jets
OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson
The Jets add the draft's most explosive pass rusher in Beasley. Todd Bowles has a lot of firepower to get after the QB in his head coaching debut.
7. Tennessee Titans (from CHI)
NT Danny Shelton, Washington
*TRADE: CHI #7 and Jay Cutler for TEN #2 and #66* Tennessee adds a key cog to their 3-4 defense in Shelton, who adds a rare combination of power and endurance to the position. While he has all the physical traits to be a dominant nose tackle, he needs work in his technique against the run. Defensive coordinator Ray Horton puts a premium on rushing the passer, and nobody was more productive from the nose in college than this All-American.
8. Atlanta Falcons
CB Trae Waynes, Michigan State
Atlanta's pass defense was embarrassing last year. Atlanta hopes that adding a prototypical specimen at corner will improve their pass coverage. The division is loaded with big receivers and Waynes has the length and speed to keep up with them.
9. New York Giants
SS Landon Collins, Alabama
The Giants are extremely weak at safety, so Collins is the natural fit here. I'm sure New York would like to get some value in a trade down, but I don't see a partner here.
10. St. Louis Rams
LT La'el Collins, LSU
Tough decision for the Rams here, who can go with any offensive lineman in the draft or a big-play wide receiver. In this scenario, St. Louis takes Collins to man the left side, allowing Saffold to play right tackle.
11. New Orleans Saints (from MIN)
WR Kevin White, West Virginia
*TRADE: NO #13 and #78 for MIN #11 and #110* New Orleans moves ahead of Cleveland to grab Kevin White, after having nightmares of how Julio Jones has abused them in the past. With Kenny Stills out and Marques Colston getting older, the Saints need to add a big, strong wideout to pair up with Brandin Cooks.
12. Cleveland Browns
WR DeVante Parker, Louisville
Cleveland didn't expect Parker to fall into their laps at 12, but they select him as the highest ranking player on their board. With offseason additions of Bowe and Hartline to holdovers Andrew Hawkins and Taylor Gabriel, Cleveland has turned wideout from an area of weakness to one of strength.
13. Minnesota Vikings (from NO)
RB Todd Gurley, Georgia
*TRADE: NO #13 and #78 for MIN #11 and #110* The Vikings' relationship with the reinstated Adrian Peterson is in disrepair. No team knows the value of a dominant running back quite like these Vikes, and they add possibly the best running back prospect since the aforementioned AD.
14. Miami Dolphins
CB Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest
Cortland Finnegan retiring digs a deep hole for the Dolphins at corner. It's clear from Miami's pre-draft visits that they are seriously considering a first-round cornerback, and to many, Johnson is the best available.
15. San Francisco 49ers
CB Marcus Peters, Washington
San Francisco gives a boost to their secondary as they nab the extremely talented Peters. He is easily the most talented corner available and San Francisco needs a lot of help at corner.
16. Houston Texans
5T Arik Armstead, Oregon
Houston nabs Arik Armstead to match up with JJ Watt and Vince Wilfork to create a dynamite front 3. One of the rush linebackers is tempting here, but that might seem like giving up on last year's number one overall pick.
17. San Diego Chargers
OLB Randy Gregory, Nebraska
The Chargers nab Randy Gregory, who has fallen due to the failed drug test at the combine. Melvin Ingram and Jeremiah Attaochu aren't providing the pass rush San Diego would like, and Gregory is too good to pass up at this point.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (from KC)
OLB Shane Ray, Missouri
*TRADE: PIT #22 and #87 for KC #18 and #193* Jason Worilds retirement has left the Steelers in a lurch. While Pitt hasn't forced James Harrison into retirement yet, he and Arthur Moats are on one-year deals and Jarvis Jones hasn't made the impact they had hoped for. Moving up gets Pitt the player they covet and ensures he doesn't go to another team in the division with the next pick.
19. Cleveland Browns (from BUF)
5T Malcom Brown, Texas
In Brown, Cleveland gets a player they considered at 12. The Browns were 32nd in the league in rush defense last year, and the Longhorn is one of the premeir run defenders in the draft.
20. Philadelphia Eagles
OG Jake Fisher, Oregon
Philadelphia let Todd Herremans go this offseason, despite him performing well at guard. Chip Kelly puts a premium on athleticism for his offensive linemen, and has shown no hesitation in the past to accumulate Oregon players he recruited.
21. Cincinnati Bengals
RE Alvin Dupree, Kentucky
The Bengals add depth to the pass rush as they nab the highly-thought-of Dupree to rotate with Dunlap and Johnson.
22. Kansas City Chiefs (from PIT)
RT Ereck Flowers, Miami (Fla.)
*TRADE: PIT #22 and #87 for KC #18 and #193* The Chiefs have a lot of tackles on their roster, but they don't really have a good one. Flowers is a powerful drive blocker who will start immediately at right tackle and has left tackle upside should Eric Fisher not improve.
23. Detroit Lions
RT Brandon Scherff, Iowa
Detroit has had recent success drafting an Offensive Tackle from Iowa who slid in the draft in part due to non-ideal arm length at the position. They try to strike gold twice, nabbing Scherff, who most expect to go top 10.
24. Arizona Cardinals
CB Byron Jones, Connecticut
Arizona needs a second starting corner on their roster, and they opt for Jones, the physical prototype.
25. Carolina Panthers
LT Andrus Peat, Stanford
The Panthers needed a left tackle going into last year's draft and didn't get one. They breathe a sigh of releif here as the run on offensive linemen continues and the last first-tier left tackle goes off the board.
26. Baltimore Ravens
WR Breshad Perriman, UCF
Baltimore grabs Torrey Smith's replacement in a player that reminds me very much of his predecessor. Smith is big and fast and a vertical threat and should fit in well with Baltimore's offensive scheme. DGB is a very tempting option here, but I just don't see how they can draft him after dealing with the Ray Rice issue last season.
27. Dallas Cowboys
RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
The Jones' get just the player they need as Gordon falls into their laps at 27. This would be the ideal scenario for the Cowboys.
28. Denver Broncos
RT D.J. Humphries, Florida
Denver selects D.J. Humphries to man the right side of their line. TJ Clemmings was a tempting option here, but he is just not good enough in pass protection right now for this offense.
29. Indianapolis Colts
NT Jordan Phillips, Oklahoma
Indy's defensive needs a lot of help right up the middle, and Phillips can provide that anchor up the middle for to stop the run.
30. Green Bay Packers
TE Maxx Williams, Minnesota
The Packers have been missing that seam tight end ever since Finley's injury occurred. Williams available for them seems a natural fit, as the Packers' offense is predicated on feeding Aaron Rodgers with lots of weapons.
31. New Orleans Saints (from SEA)
OLB Owamagbe Odighizuwa, UCLA
The Saints add their pass rusher in Owa Odighizuwa. A phenomenal athlete and good run stuffer to boot, OO has the potential to become an elite edge defender if he is over his hip injuries.
32. New England Patriots
WR Nelson Agholor, Southern California
Nelson Agholor is the ideal wideout for the Patriots. He is a good team player, runs precise routes, and has great yards-after-catch ability.
http://www.cornerblitz.com/2015/Mocks/Final/Default.aspx
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
QBp Jameis Winston, Florida State
Jameis Winston is easily the best QB in the class, maybe the only real QB in the class. He also might be one of the top three prospects regardless of position, which makes him a no-brainer for this selection.
2. Chicago Bears (from TEN)
QBm Marcus Mariota, Oregon
*TRADE: CHI #7 and Jay Cutler for TEN #2 and #66* Jay Cutler returns home in a big trade sending Marcus Mariota to Chicago to start the John Fox era. Cutler is two years younger than Rivers and has a better arm. Returning to Tennessee, Cutler gets a fresh start on familiar ground, and Tennessee gets a new quarterback. Cutler's mega-deal only has big guaranteed money the next two seasons, so it's not a great risk for the Titans and they have plenty of cap to absorb the hit. Cutler is a more attractive option for Tennessee than Rivers because he's two years younger (29 vs 31) and has three more years left on his contract (4 vs 1).
3. Washington Redskins (from JAX)
5T Leonard Williams, Southern California
*TRADE: WAS #5 and #69 for JAX #3* Washington trades up to solidify their front 3 with Williams, who many believe is the best prospect in the draft. Williams is an ideal candidate for a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4, having already played the position in college.
4. Oakland Raiders
WR Amari Cooper, Alabama
While the Raiders have plenty of holes on defense, they learned last year that if they have no real threats at wideout, they won't be able to succeed with their new quarterback. Adding Cooper provides a consistent, reliable, and dangerous target to pair with Michael Crabtree, who is on a one-year "show me" deal.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (from WAS)
RE Dante Fowler Jr., Florida
*TRADE: WAS #5 and #69 for JAX #3* After dropping down a couple spots and scoring an additional third-rounder, the Jaguars score Florida's Fowler. Fowler lined up all over the place in Florida's defense, often running stunts or blitzes from different gaps in order to get to the QB. Look for Gus Bradley to utilize him the same way in Jacksonville.
6. New York Jets
OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson
The Jets add the draft's most explosive pass rusher in Beasley. Todd Bowles has a lot of firepower to get after the QB in his head coaching debut.
7. Tennessee Titans (from CHI)
NT Danny Shelton, Washington
*TRADE: CHI #7 and Jay Cutler for TEN #2 and #66* Tennessee adds a key cog to their 3-4 defense in Shelton, who adds a rare combination of power and endurance to the position. While he has all the physical traits to be a dominant nose tackle, he needs work in his technique against the run. Defensive coordinator Ray Horton puts a premium on rushing the passer, and nobody was more productive from the nose in college than this All-American.
8. Atlanta Falcons
CB Trae Waynes, Michigan State
Atlanta's pass defense was embarrassing last year. Atlanta hopes that adding a prototypical specimen at corner will improve their pass coverage. The division is loaded with big receivers and Waynes has the length and speed to keep up with them.
9. New York Giants
SS Landon Collins, Alabama
The Giants are extremely weak at safety, so Collins is the natural fit here. I'm sure New York would like to get some value in a trade down, but I don't see a partner here.
10. St. Louis Rams
LT La'el Collins, LSU
Tough decision for the Rams here, who can go with any offensive lineman in the draft or a big-play wide receiver. In this scenario, St. Louis takes Collins to man the left side, allowing Saffold to play right tackle.
11. New Orleans Saints (from MIN)
WR Kevin White, West Virginia
*TRADE: NO #13 and #78 for MIN #11 and #110* New Orleans moves ahead of Cleveland to grab Kevin White, after having nightmares of how Julio Jones has abused them in the past. With Kenny Stills out and Marques Colston getting older, the Saints need to add a big, strong wideout to pair up with Brandin Cooks.
12. Cleveland Browns
WR DeVante Parker, Louisville
Cleveland didn't expect Parker to fall into their laps at 12, but they select him as the highest ranking player on their board. With offseason additions of Bowe and Hartline to holdovers Andrew Hawkins and Taylor Gabriel, Cleveland has turned wideout from an area of weakness to one of strength.
13. Minnesota Vikings (from NO)
RB Todd Gurley, Georgia
*TRADE: NO #13 and #78 for MIN #11 and #110* The Vikings' relationship with the reinstated Adrian Peterson is in disrepair. No team knows the value of a dominant running back quite like these Vikes, and they add possibly the best running back prospect since the aforementioned AD.
14. Miami Dolphins
CB Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest
Cortland Finnegan retiring digs a deep hole for the Dolphins at corner. It's clear from Miami's pre-draft visits that they are seriously considering a first-round cornerback, and to many, Johnson is the best available.
15. San Francisco 49ers
CB Marcus Peters, Washington
San Francisco gives a boost to their secondary as they nab the extremely talented Peters. He is easily the most talented corner available and San Francisco needs a lot of help at corner.
16. Houston Texans
5T Arik Armstead, Oregon
Houston nabs Arik Armstead to match up with JJ Watt and Vince Wilfork to create a dynamite front 3. One of the rush linebackers is tempting here, but that might seem like giving up on last year's number one overall pick.
17. San Diego Chargers
OLB Randy Gregory, Nebraska
The Chargers nab Randy Gregory, who has fallen due to the failed drug test at the combine. Melvin Ingram and Jeremiah Attaochu aren't providing the pass rush San Diego would like, and Gregory is too good to pass up at this point.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (from KC)
OLB Shane Ray, Missouri
*TRADE: PIT #22 and #87 for KC #18 and #193* Jason Worilds retirement has left the Steelers in a lurch. While Pitt hasn't forced James Harrison into retirement yet, he and Arthur Moats are on one-year deals and Jarvis Jones hasn't made the impact they had hoped for. Moving up gets Pitt the player they covet and ensures he doesn't go to another team in the division with the next pick.
19. Cleveland Browns (from BUF)
5T Malcom Brown, Texas
In Brown, Cleveland gets a player they considered at 12. The Browns were 32nd in the league in rush defense last year, and the Longhorn is one of the premeir run defenders in the draft.
20. Philadelphia Eagles
OG Jake Fisher, Oregon
Philadelphia let Todd Herremans go this offseason, despite him performing well at guard. Chip Kelly puts a premium on athleticism for his offensive linemen, and has shown no hesitation in the past to accumulate Oregon players he recruited.
21. Cincinnati Bengals
RE Alvin Dupree, Kentucky
The Bengals add depth to the pass rush as they nab the highly-thought-of Dupree to rotate with Dunlap and Johnson.
22. Kansas City Chiefs (from PIT)
RT Ereck Flowers, Miami (Fla.)
*TRADE: PIT #22 and #87 for KC #18 and #193* The Chiefs have a lot of tackles on their roster, but they don't really have a good one. Flowers is a powerful drive blocker who will start immediately at right tackle and has left tackle upside should Eric Fisher not improve.
23. Detroit Lions
RT Brandon Scherff, Iowa
Detroit has had recent success drafting an Offensive Tackle from Iowa who slid in the draft in part due to non-ideal arm length at the position. They try to strike gold twice, nabbing Scherff, who most expect to go top 10.
24. Arizona Cardinals
CB Byron Jones, Connecticut
Arizona needs a second starting corner on their roster, and they opt for Jones, the physical prototype.
25. Carolina Panthers
LT Andrus Peat, Stanford
The Panthers needed a left tackle going into last year's draft and didn't get one. They breathe a sigh of releif here as the run on offensive linemen continues and the last first-tier left tackle goes off the board.
26. Baltimore Ravens
WR Breshad Perriman, UCF
Baltimore grabs Torrey Smith's replacement in a player that reminds me very much of his predecessor. Smith is big and fast and a vertical threat and should fit in well with Baltimore's offensive scheme. DGB is a very tempting option here, but I just don't see how they can draft him after dealing with the Ray Rice issue last season.
27. Dallas Cowboys
RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
The Jones' get just the player they need as Gordon falls into their laps at 27. This would be the ideal scenario for the Cowboys.
28. Denver Broncos
RT D.J. Humphries, Florida
Denver selects D.J. Humphries to man the right side of their line. TJ Clemmings was a tempting option here, but he is just not good enough in pass protection right now for this offense.
29. Indianapolis Colts
NT Jordan Phillips, Oklahoma
Indy's defensive needs a lot of help right up the middle, and Phillips can provide that anchor up the middle for to stop the run.
30. Green Bay Packers
TE Maxx Williams, Minnesota
The Packers have been missing that seam tight end ever since Finley's injury occurred. Williams available for them seems a natural fit, as the Packers' offense is predicated on feeding Aaron Rodgers with lots of weapons.
31. New Orleans Saints (from SEA)
OLB Owamagbe Odighizuwa, UCLA
The Saints add their pass rusher in Owa Odighizuwa. A phenomenal athlete and good run stuffer to boot, OO has the potential to become an elite edge defender if he is over his hip injuries.
32. New England Patriots
WR Nelson Agholor, Southern California
Nelson Agholor is the ideal wideout for the Patriots. He is a good team player, runs precise routes, and has great yards-after-catch ability.