2015 NFL Mock Draft: Post Free Agency Mock

[caption id="attachment_49056" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 15, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass against Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[h size="34px"]2015 NFL Mock Draft - Post Free Agency Mock 4.0[/h]rnrnNFL Mock Draft Draft order based on current NFL Standingsrnrn[mockdraft order="1" firstname="Jameis" lastname="Winston" position="Quarterback" from="Florida State" league="nfl" teamlogo="buccaneers"]The Buccaneers have Mike Glennon at quarterback already. But they could draft Jameis Winston to be their quarterback of the future without the pressure for him to play immediately. However, Winston might be good enough to be the Bucs quarterback from day one. LW: - NFL Mock Draftrnrn[/mockdraft] [mockdraft order="2" firstname="Leonard" lastname="Williams" position="Defensive End" from="USC" height="6-5" weight="298" league="nfl" teamlogo="titans"] The Titans need a franchise quarterback after Jake Locker failed to develop. But they don't have time to wait for Marcus Mariota to develop, so they take the player in the draft most ready to step in and help them win, and that's Leonard Williams . He could become an impact player on their defense. LW: - [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 3 and 4" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49057" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 9, 2013; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (6) rushes against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="3" firstname="Dante" lastname="Fowler Jr." position="Defensive End" from="Florida" league="nfl" teamlogo="jaguars"]The Jaguars have a lot needs, but their defense is a huge problem area. They could use more talent on their defensive line and Dante Fowler Jr. is kind of player who could have a strong impact for a struggling Jaguars franchise that truly needs it. LW: - NFL Mock Draft [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="4" firstname="Kevin" lastname="White" position="Wide Receiver" from="West Virginia " league="nfl" teamlogo="raiders"] The Raiders need to add a pass rusher in the worst way, but they spent a high first round pick on defense last season on linebacker Khalil Mack. So this season they'll turn to the offense as they could use a play maker in their passing game for quarterback Derek Carr and Kevin White is emerging as the top wide receiver in the draft. LW: - NFL Mock Draft[/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 5 and 6" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49058" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 22, 2014; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) readies to throw the ball before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="5" firstname="Vic" lastname="Beasley" position="Outside Linebacker" from="Clemson" league="nfl" teamlogo="redskins"] With the Redskins targeting defensive linemen in free agency it seems that won't be what they target at this pick unless they trade down. Vic Beasley has had a great performance at the NFL Combine and he also had a great pro day. He's gotten his weight up to 248 lbs. and he has great athleticism and speed. If the Redskins go with an edge rusher at number five it will be Vic Beasley. LW: NFL Mock Draftrnrn[/mockdraft] [mockdraft order="6" firstname="Marcus" lastname="Mariota" position="Quarterback" from="Oregon" league="nfl" teamlogo="jets"]The Jets have a new head coach in Todd Bowles and have a quarterback in Geno Smith who doesn't appear to be the quarterback they can rely on to help them win consistently. So the Jets need to take a quarterback to develop and Marcus Mariota could become the man to fill the need. LW: - NFL Mock Draft[/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 7 and 8" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49059" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 15, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) catches a touchdown pass defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Jay Hughes (3) in the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="7" firstname="Amari" lastname="Cooper" position="Wide Receiver" from="Alabama" league="nfl" teamlogo="bears"]The Bears recently traded wide receiver Brandon Marshall, so they will be in need of a wide receiver to pair up with Alshon Jeffery. Amari Cooper has top five talent and could give the Bears more speed to make plays for their passing game and a better contrast to the bigger Jeffery. Also, the Bears will reportedly sign free agent outside linebacker Pernell McPhee, so the need to draft an edge rusher at pick seven has declined. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="8" firstname="Randy" lastname="Gregory" position="Outside Linebacker" from="Nebraska" league="nfl" teamlogo="falcons"] Randy Gregory failed his NFL Combine drug test but the Falcons will no longer let questionable ethics prevent them from drafting a player. They could desperately use a pass rusher, as they've neglected to draft one the past few seasons. Randy Gregory could fit into their 3-4 system at outside linebacker and give them the pass rusher off the edge they sorely need. He could also play defensive end if Dan Quinn wants to switch back to a 4-3. LW: - [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 9 and 10" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49060" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Jan 1, 2014; Tampa, Fl, USA; LSU Tigers offensive tackle La'el Collins (70) blocks against theIowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="10" firstname="Brandon" lastname="Scherff" position="Offensive Tackle" from="Iowa" league="nfl" teamlogo="giants"] The Giants could use more talent on their offensive line. If Tom Coughlin is to get things turned back around next season, he needs to get more pass protection for Eli Manning. Brandon Scherff is the top rated offensive lineman in the draft. Scherff projects well at guard also. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="10" firstname="La'el" lastname="Collins" position="Offensive Tackle / Guard" from="LSU" league="nfl" teamlogo="rams"] The Rams drafted Greg Robinson last year high in the first round, but they still need to add some depth on the offensive line. La'el Collins could step in at right tackle and form a nice bookend duo at tackle with Robinson. Collins could also play guard for the rams. LW: NFL Mock Draft[/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 11 and 12" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49061" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Jan 2, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Danny Shelton (55) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2015 Cactus Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium. Oklahoma State defeated Washington 30-22. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="11" firstname="Devante" lastname="Parker" position="Wide Receiver" from="Louisville" league="nfl" teamlogo="vikings"] The Vikings have good talent at wide receiver, but they don't really have a number one receiver. Devante Parker could become that for the Vikings and give quarterback Teddy Bridgewater a top target to throw to. Also, Parker and Bridgewater played together at Louisville, so they already have chemistry. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="12" firstname="Danny" lastname="Shelton" position="Nose Tackle" from="Washington" league="nfl" teamlogo="browns"] With the top wide receivers off the board, the Browns will look to improve their defense by adding the top nose tackle in the draft in Danny Shelton . Shelton has the ability and talent to be an anchor for the Browns defense for years to come. LW: - [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 13 and 14" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49062" align="aligncenter" width="590"] January 1, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans cornerback Trae Waynes (15) celebrates after he intercepts a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="13" firstname="Shane" lastname="Ray" position="Outside Linebacker" from="Missouri" league="nfl" teamlogo="saints"]The Saints 3-4 defense could use more pass rushers but they also need to add more talent at cornerback. But with Shane Ray still on the board the Saints will go with a dynamic edge rusher who can put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="14" firstname="Trae" lastname="Waynes" position="Cornerback" from="Michigan State" league="nfl" teamlogo="dolphins"] The Dolphins have added Ndamukong Suh to their defensive line but they also have a need to add youth and talent to their defensive backfield. Trae Waynes is the top cornerback in the draft. LW: NFL Mock Draft.[/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 15 and 16" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49063" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 15, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Landon Collins (26) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="15" firstname="Malcolm" lastname="Brown" position="Defensive Tackle" from="Texas" league="nfl" teamlogo="49ers"]The 49ers have lost defensive ends Justin Smith to retirement and Ray McDonald was cut. So they will need to add more options to the defensive line. Texas' Malcolm Brown could play defensive end or nose tackle for the 49ers and provide them with more depth. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="16" firstname="Landon" lastname="Collins" position="Strong Safety" from="Alabama" league="nfl" teamlogo="texans"]The Texans signed Rahim Moore at free safety but their Strong Safety D.J. Swearinger struggled last season. Alabama's Landon Collins is the top safety in the draft and can come in and bring some competition and depth to the Texans secondary. LW: - [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 17 and 18" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49070" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Oct 18, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal offensive tackle Andrus Peat (70) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. The Sun Devils defeated the Cardinal 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="17" firstname="Andrus" lastname="Peat" position="Offensive Tackle" from="Stanford" league="nfl" teamlogo="chargers"] The Chargers need to add depth and talent to their offensive line. Even though quarterback Philip Rivers future with the team is in doubt, the Chargers still need to take steps to protect him better. Stanford's Andrus Peat could help them with that. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="18" firstname="Ereck" lastname="Flowers" position="Offensive Tackle" from="Miami" league="nfl" teamlogo="chiefs"]The Chiefs will sign Jeremy Maclin but they still need more depth at wide receiver. However, they also need to add more talent on the offensive line. Ereck Flowers is a raw prospect but his athletic talent for a left tackle gives him tremendous upside and the Chiefs possibly anchor for the O-line for the foreseeable future. LW: [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 19 and 20" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49069" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 28, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jaelen Strong (21) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 88th annual territorial cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="19" firstname="Jaelen" lastname="Strong" position="Wide Receiver" from="Arizona State" league="nfl" teamlogo="browns"] Pick from the Bills. The Browns could use more depth and talent at wide receiver, especially with Josh Gordon banned from the league for the foreseeable future. Jaelen Strong has the size and ability to give the Browns some of what they lose with Gordon. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="20" firstname="Dorial" lastname="Green-Beckham" position="Wide Receiver" from="Oklahoma" league="nfl" teamlogo="eagles"]After letting Jeremy Maclin walk in free agency, the Eagles need to add some depth and talent at wide receiver. Dorial Green-Beckham has had some off the field issues in the past but he has great size and first round talent. So the Eagles need at receiver may force them to take a chance on him. LW: [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 21 and 22" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49068" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Feb 23, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Kevin Johnson catches a pass in a work out drill during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="21" firstname="Bud" lastname="Dupree" position="Defensive End" from="Kentucky" league="nfl" teamlogo="bengals"]The Bengals pass rush hasn't been very good as they had an NFL low 20 sacks last season. So they need to add some pass rushers to help their already solid defense. They re-signed Michael Johnson but there's no guarantee he can give them a consistent pass rush. Bud Dupree is one of the top pass rushers in the draft and could help the Bengals. LW: NFL Mock Draft.[/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="22" firstname="Kevin" lastname="Johnson" position="Cornerback" from="Wake Forest" league="nfl" teamlogo="steelers"]The Steelers could use more depth and youth in their defensive backfield. Wake Forest's Kevin Johnson has the size and talent to add a quality starter and youth to the Steelers aging secondary at cornerback. LW: - [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 23 and 24" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49067" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Aug 30, 2014; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) grabs South Dakota Coyotes quarterback Kevin Earl (14) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="23" firstname="Cameron" lastname="Erving" position="Center / Tackle" from="Florida State" league="nfl" teamlogo="lions"]The Lions need to add more talent to their offensive line, especially on the interior. They need help in run blocking and most importantly protecting franchise QB Matthew Stafford. Cameron Erving is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft and could step in at center for the Lions. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="24" firstname="Arik" lastname="Armstead" position="Defensive End" from="Oregon" league="nfl" teamlogo="cardinals"] The Cardinals could use more talent and depth on the defensive line. Arik Armstead could step in at defensive end and help the Cardinals defense generate a better pass rush. LW: [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 25 and 26" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49066" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Oct 18, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Breshad Perriman (11) runs into the end zone for a 45-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter as the UCF Knights beat the Tulane Green Wave 20-13 at Bright House Networks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="25" firstname="Owamagbe" lastname="Odighizuwa" position="Defensive End" from="UCLA" league="nfl" teamlogo="panthers"]The Panthers defense suffered without Greg Hardy generating a pass rush on opposing quarterbacks. The Panthers won't re-sign Hardy, so they'll need to find a way to try to duplicate the pass rush they lose with him. Owamagbe Odighizuwa can help them with that. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="26" firstname="Breshad" lastname="Perriman" position="Wide Receiver" from="UCF " league="nfl" teamlogo="ravens"]The Ravens lost wide reciever Torrey Smith in free agency and they cut Jacoby Jones. So they will need to add a wide receiver capable of stepping in and making a impact and UCF's Breshad Perriman has the speed to help give them that. LW: - [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 27 and 28" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49065" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 8, 2014; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs with the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="27" firstname="Melvin" lastname="Gordon" position="Running Back" from="Wisconsin " league="nfl" teamlogo="cowboys"]The Cowboys may have a huge need at running back as they lost DeMarco Murray in free agency. Melvin Gordon has the talent and ability to give the Cowboys a more than adequate replacement to the Cowboys for Murray. LW: NFL Power Rankings[/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="28" firstname="Shaq" lastname="Thompson" position="Outside linebacker" from="Washington" league="nfl" teamlogo="broncos"]The Broncos will more than likely need to add more depth at the linebacker position. Shaq Thompson is one of the most talented linebackers in the draft and would help the Broncos defense create more turnovers. LW: - [/mockdraft] [nextpost teaser="Picks 29 to 32" slider="true"] rnrn[caption id="attachment_49064" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Aug 30, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second quarter at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrn[mockdraft order="29" firstname="T.J." lastname="Clemmings" position="Offensive Tackle" from="Pittsburgh" league="nfl" teamlogo="colts"]The Colts need to add more talent at inside linebacker but they also need to add more talent on the offensive line. This is to protect quarterback Andrew Luck and to also help open up the running game for the newly signed Frank Gore. LW: [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="30" firstname="Eric" lastname="Kendricks" position="Inside Linebacker" from="UCLA" league="nfl" teamlogo="packers"]The Packers need to add a starter at inside linebacker. Their lack of depth caused them move OLB Clay Matthews there last season. UCLA's Eric Kendricks can step in and help the Packers right away. LW: [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="31" firstname="Marcus" lastname="Peters" position="Cornerback" from="Washington" league="nfl" teamlogo="saints"] Pick from the Seahawks. The Saints have two picks in the first round. The first pick brought them a pass rusher in Shane Ray. The second brings them a cornerback in Washington's Marcus Peters. Peters has the size and talent to help the Saints secondary immediately. LW: - [/mockdraft]rnrn[mockdraft order="32" firstname="Eddie" lastname="Goldman" position="Defensive Tackle" from="Florida State" league="nfl" teamlogo="patriots"]The Patriots recently released long-time defensive tackle Vince Wilfork. So they have a need to add depth and talent at defensive tackle. Eddie Goldman has the size and talent to help them. LW: [/mockdraft]rnrnAlso, check out the Walterfootball.com 2015 mock draft as well.rnrn[socials]rnrn[nextpost teaser="2015 Washington Redskins NFL Mock Draft - Vol. 17" url="https://riggosrag.com/2015/04/01/2015-washington-redskins-nfl-mock-draft-vol-17/"]rnrn rnrn[subscribe]

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2015 NFL Mock Draft: Post Free Agency Mock – 4.0

2015 NFL Mock Draft – Post Free Agency Mock 4.0

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