2015 NFL Mock Draft

Last update: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2015 NFL Mock Draft is based on the NFL Power Rankings.

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    *** 2015 NFL Mock Draft (3 rounds) updated Dec. 9. This NFL Mock Draft will be updated at least once per week (Tuesday afternoons and other times for important events.). Check out old versions of this 2015 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock draft section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
    The Buccaneers don’t have to trade up this time. I know for a fact that Tampa is more than willing to move up for a quarterback, but that’s not necessary now that the Buccaneers are projected to have the first-overall pick.

    It’s not a matter of what position Tampa addresses, but rather which quarterback it takes. It’s a close call between Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston, but the former is obviously cleaner off the field.

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  2. Tennessee Titans: Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State
    I’ve held off on giving the Titans a quarterback because I wanted to see how Zach Mettenberger would fare when given the opportunity. Mettenberger, who looked great in the preseason, finally got his chance, but hasn’t been very promising. The Titans need a franchise quarterback to turn things around.

    There is so much controversy surrounding Jameis Winston, from the alleged sexual assault, to the crab legs, to the autographs, to his suspension for shouting a stupid meme in the student union (funny that the old farts running Florida State didn’t know what it meant). However, Winston is too talented not to go high in the first round.

    I’ve heard sentiments that the Titans won’t consider Winston because of his character issues, but I heard the same thing about Jerry Richardson and Cam Newton. Ultimately, Tennessee will fall in love with one of the quarterbacks.

  3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Williams, DE/DT, USC
    The Jaguars need offensive line help much more than another player on the defensive front, but reaching for an inferior prospect to fill a hole would not be wise, and it’s something teams usually don’t do anyway.

    Leonard Williams is the top prospect on the board, and the Jaguars will not pass on him if he’s available. He’ll improve an area of strength; he’ll make the pass rush that much better, which could mask some of the liabilities in the back seven.

    Pick change; previously Randy Gregory, DE/OLB



  4. New York Jets: Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
    The poor Jets missed out on Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. If they don’t trade up for either, perhaps they’ll target Brett Hundley in the second round. In the meantime, they can take one of the top prospects on the board, and that would be Amari Cooper.

    Cooper, who is on the same level as A.J. Green and Julio Jones, will provide a big upgrade in the receiving corps, where Percy Harvin has failed.

  5. Oakland Raiders: Randy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska
    The Raiders have won too many games, so they can no longer trade down. It’s a shame, because they could’ve really used the extra picks more than any other team.

    Randy Gregory is not a bad consolation prize. The Raiders spent last year’s first-round pick on a pass-rusher, but Randy Gregory and Khalil Mack could play together, much like what the Broncos have set up. Oakland needs to get past Peyton Manning and Philip Rivers, and it can do that by applying as much pressure as possible on the quarterback.

    Pick change; previously Leonard Williams, DE/DT

  6. Washington Redskins: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
    The Redskins are passing on Shane Ray for a slightly inferior prospect, but they’re set at outside linebacker. Also, they haven’t been able to protect very well. It’s highly disconcerting that third-round rookie Morgan Moses hasn’t been able to find his way into the starting lineup despite the team’s issues at right tackle. Moses finally started at San Francisco, and he was abysmal.

    Same position, different player. There’s talk that Andrus Peat will return to school, whereas Ronnie Stanley, who has been incredible this year, asked the draft advisory committee for his projected grade.

    Pick change; previously Andrus Peat, OT



  7. New York Giants: Shane Ray, DE/OLB, Missouri
    With the top receiver and left tackle off the board, the Giants can go with the best player available. That would easily be Shane Ray, who has a great chance of going in the top five. General manager Jerry Reese has never been shy about taking pass-rushers when he hasn’t needed any, and he could be preparing for the future here, as Jason Pierre-Paul hasn’t lived up to expectations in recent years. Pierre-Paul is an impending free agent, anyway.

  8. Carolina Panthers: Brandon Scherff, OT/G, Iowa
    Most people focus on Carolina’s receiving corps, but the team’s offensive line can’t block whatsoever for Cam Newton, who’s had no chance in some games this year. He was sacked a whopping nine times against the Eagles! That absolutely must change for the Panthers to be a playoff contender again (in years in which the divisional leader isn’t 5-9, of course).

  9. New Orleans Saints: Dante Fowler, DE/OLB, Florida
    The Saints got rid of Victor Butler, so they definitely need to work on finding an upgrade across from Junior Galette. Anyone who can tackle would fit in well, as their putrid defense couldn’t even stop Andy Dalton.



  10. Chicago Bears: Landon Collins, S, Alabama
    Chicago’s issues at the safety position have been well-documented, so I doubt the front office would hesitate to draft a player at that position early on. Landon Collins is the top prospect available, and the Bears wouldn’t waste too much time handing in their card if the Alabama safety fell to them.

    Pick change; previously Shaq Thompson, LB

  11. Minnesota Vikings: Shaq Thompson, LB, Washington
    If the Vikings can’t obtain Landon Collins, they’d also consider another back-seven prospect in Shaq Thompson. Minnesota has had issues in its linebacking corps this season, and Chad Greenway, 32 in January, is no longer the player he once was. He’s due $7 million in a contract year in 2015.

    Pick change; previously Landon Collins, S

  12. St. Louis Rams: La’El Collins, OT/G, LSU
    With Jake Long’s future uncertain, the Rams may want to find some help on the offensive line this upcoming offseason. La’El Collins can play many positions up front, which could intrigue the Rams, since they’re typically dealing with issues on the line.

    Pick change; previously P.J. Williams, CB



  13. Houston Texans: Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
    The Texans could target the wide receiver position in the first round this upcoming April. Andre Johnson won’t be on the team much longer, so Houston will have to find a new starting wideout across from DeAndre Hopkins.

  14. Cleveland Browns: DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
    The Browns almost have to draft a receiver with one of their many early picks, don’t they? Having Miles Austin start for a second year just can’t happen.

    Pick change; previously La’El Collins, OT/G

  15. Miami Dolphins: P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State
    The Dolphins have issues at the cornerback position beyond Brent Grimes. I don’t think they can go another season with Cortland Finnegan as one of their starters.

    Pick change; previously Eddie Goldman, DT

  16. Kansas City Chiefs: Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami
    Everyone knows the stat by now: Alex Smith hasn’t thrown a single touchdown to a receiver this season. Smith is a limited quarterback, and his wideouts mostly suck, but part of the reason is that he’s not being properly protected up front. Andy Reid will make sure that changes.

    Pick change; previously DeVante Parker, WR


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