2015 NFL Mock Draft: Pre Free Agency
By P. L. Colter
11. Minnesota Vikings
Offensive Tackle. Stanford. Andrus Peat. 11. player. 60. The Vikings will look to give second year QB Teddy Bridgewater better protection this year. They gave up the 5th most sacks in the league last season. Peat fills that role at #11.
12. Cleveland Browns
The Browns must move on from troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon. Parker, at 6’3, has the size, speed, and athleticism to be a viable replacement.. Wide Receiver. Louisville. DeVante Parker. 12. player. 53
13. New Orleans Saints
New Orleans needs a corner with size to not only upgrade a Saints secondary that ranked 25th against the pass last year, but to also match up with the big receivers in the division (Julio Jones, Mike Evans, Kelvin Benjamin). At 6’0 / 197, Peters fits the bill.. Cornerback. Washington. Marcus Peters. 13. player. 15
14. Miami Dolphins
Clemson. Vic Beasley. 14. player. 59. Beasley, fresh off his insade combine showing, will provide the Dolphins a much needed edge rusher at outside linebacker. He will also help a porus run defense that finished 24th in the league last season.. Linebacker
15. San Francisco 49ers
player. 42. Collins can start right away at guard or tackle, giving the 49er’s line some depth and flexibility. And they could certainly use the help, giving up over three sacks a game last season.. Offensive Tackle. LSU. La'el Collins. 15
16. Houston Texans
16. player. 10. Andre Johnson’s departure creates a need pick here. Strong is definitely a Johnson prototype. Big physical receiver that’s not afraid of traffic.. Wide Receiver. Arizona State. Jaelen Strong
17. San Diego Chargers
Texas. Malcom Brown. 17. player. 13. San Diego’s defense was 29th against the run last season, allowing almost five yards per carry. Brown is a space eater (6’4 / 320), and should help the Chargers improve in that category.. Defensive Tackle
18. Kansas City Chiefs
Oklahoma. Dorial Green-Beckham. 18. player. 124. Yes, there are red flags attached to Green-Beckham. But the biggest red flag is zero touchdowns from the Chiefs wide receiver position last season.. Wide Receiver
19. Cleveland Browns (via Buffalo Bills)
Shelton, and his massive 332 pound run stoppin frame, fills a need for a Browns defense that was the worst at doing just that last season.. Defensive Tackle. Washington. Danny Shelton. 19. player. 53
Jan 1, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs with the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the second half in the 2015 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Auburn Tigers 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
20. Philadelphia Eagles
Wisconsin. Melvin Gordon. 20. player. 54. The Shady McCoy trade makes this a need pick for Philadelphia. And Gordon just happens to be the most polished running back in the draft.. Running Back
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