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2015 NFL Draft Goals – Picks 17-32

Walt12 mins
Posted May 3, 2015.
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What does every team need to accomplish in the 2015 NFL Draft? We’ll look at each team’s goals on this page, as well as possible selections for each squad. Also see how the goals are being addressed in the 2015 NFL Mock Draft (will be updated tomorrow).

Back to 2015 NFL Draft Goals: Picks 1-16.

  1. San Diego Chargers:
    The Chargers could trade Philip Rivers for Marcus Mariota. Regardless, they need to upgrade the offensive line and running back stable for whichever quarterback is starting for them next year. Another running back, pass-rusher and cornerback are needed as well.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    17. Andrus Peat, OT
    48. Tevin Coleman, RB
    83. Markus Golden, DE/OLB
    117. Charles Gaines, CB


  2. Kansas City Chiefs:
    Kansas City’s offensive ineptitude must be addressed. Receivers need to score touchdowns, so an upgrade across from Jeremy Maclin has to be obtained. Help on the offensive line would allow Alex Smith to have time to find these wideouts. Elsewhere, the inside linebacker, cornerback and safety positions need to be bolstered.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    18. La’el Collins, OT
    49. Jaelen Strong, WR
    80. Paul Dawson, ILB
    98. James Sample, S
    118. Cam Thomas, CB


  3. Buffalo Bills:
    With no first-round pick, it’ll be difficult for the Bills to make a big splash in the draft. They’ll have to think about adding a young quarterback, but otherwise spending their other picks on the best players available.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    50. Eli Harold, DE/OLB
    81. Brett Hundley, QB




  4. Philadelphia Eagles:
    Could all of Philadelphia’s maneuvering in the offseason been to move up for Marcus Mariota? Trade proposals have been discussed, as you can see on the Marcus Mariota Trade Page. Unless the Eagles are asked to actually mortgage their future, they should make a move for Mariota, as the injury-prone Sam Bradford is not a good fit in Chip Kelly’s offense. At any rate, Philadelphia has to bolster its secondary and receiving corps in addition to trading up.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    2. Marcus Mariota, QB
    52. Eric Rowe, CB/S
    84. Daryl Williams, OT
    113. Adrian Amos, S


  5. Cincinnati Bengals:
    A weapon for Andy Dalton is needed, but the Bengals’ biggest concern is the defensive line. Both the end and tackle positions must be addressed. The linebacking corps should be looked into as well.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    21. Shane Ray, DE
    53. Carl Davis, DT
    85. Rashad Greene, WR
    99. Kwon Alexander, LB
    120. Josh Shaw, CB/S
    135. Chaz Green, OT


  6. Pittsburgh Steelers:
    The Steelers will do what they usually do. They’ll wait for the best-available players to drop to them. I imagine they’ll be able to land someone like Randy Gregory, Shane Ray or Landon Collins at No. 22. That’ll allow them to address the cornerback position a bit later.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    22. Randy Gregory, DE
    56. Alex Carter, CB
    87. Rashad Greene, WR
    121. Jeremy Langford, RB




  7. Detroit Lions:
    The Lions lost both Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley this offseason, so they’ll obviously have to replenish the defensive tackle position. Other priorities include finding a lead running back and upgrading the right tackle spot.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    23. D.J. Humphries, OT
    54. Mario Edwards, DT
    88. Jay Ajayi, RB


  8. Arizona Cardinals:
    The Cardinals have to find some replacements for players they’ve lost recently, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Cornerback, inside linebacker, defensive end and rush linebacker are all positions that need to be addressed. On offense, another running has to be acquired because Andre Ellington can’t carry the load himself.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    24. Kevin Johnson, CB
    55. T.J. Yeldon, RB
    86. Markus Golden, DE/OLB
    123. Taiwan Jones, ILB


  9. Carolina Panthers:
    It’s well known which two positions the Panthers have to address in the draft: receiver and offensive tackle. They do have other needs, though. A third linebacker, an upgrade at safety and another running back have to be acquired.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    25. D.J. Humphries, OT
    57. Sammie Coates, WR
    89. Tre’ Jackson, G
    124. Josh Robinson, RB




  10. Baltimore Ravens:
    There are numerous positions the Ravens are expected to address, including receiver, cornerback, tight end, running back, edge rusher and defensive end. The first two in that list are top priorities, but I’m sure that Ozzie Newsome, one of the top general managers in the NFL, is well aware of that.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    26. Melvin Gordon, RB
    58. P.J. Williams, CB
    90. Devin Funchess, TE
    122. Stefon Diggs, WR
    125. Trey Flowers, DE/OLB
    136. Robert Myers, G


  11. Dallas Cowboys:
    Many expect the Cowboys to go defensive tackle at No. 27, but that’s unlikely to happen because the team doesn’t value the one-technique position very much. Dallas could upgrade that position later. In the meantime, cornerback and safety will be looked at early on.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    27. Jalen Collins, CB
    60. Damarious Randall, S
    91. Mike Davis, RB
    127. Christian Covington, DT


  12. Denver Broncos:
    Peyton Manning doesn’t have much time left in this league, so the Broncos have to do everything in their power to surround him with the best talent available so that they can win a Super Bowl in the next year or two. At the same time, however, I wouldn’t be surprised if Denver uses a second-day choice on a signal-caller to eventually replace Manning.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    28. Cameron Erving, C
    59. Denzel Perryman, ILB
    92. Garrett Grayson, QB
    133. Nick O’Leary, TE




  13. Indianapolis Colts:
    The Colts have done a good job of upgrading their roster this offseason, but two areas of concern still remain: the secondary and offensive line. Protecting Andrew Luck is paramount, while being able to actually stop Tom Brady is obviously important as well.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    29. Cameron Erving, C
    61. Damarious Randall, S
    93. Steve Nelson, CB
    128. Sean Hickey, G


  14. Green Bay Packers:
    The Packers lost several cornerbacks in free agency this offseason, so that is a position that will have to be remedied. However, the inside linebacker spot remains the greatest priority, as it’s not exactly ideal to have Clay Matthews playing there.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    30. Eric Kendricks, ILB
    62. Alex Carter, CB
    94. Duke Johnson, RB
    129. Davis Tull, DE/OLB


  15. Seattle Seahawks:
    The Seahawks traded their first-round pick for Jimmy Graham, so they’ll use their other picks to bolster the trenches. Upgrades are needed on both the offensive and defensive lines, and the secondary and linebacking corps need to be addressed as well.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    63. Ali Marpet, C/G/OT
    95. Grady Jarrett, DT
    112. Mitch Morse, C/G
    130. Jordan Hicks, OLB
    134. Cody Prewitt, S


  16. New England Patriots:
    Will Bill Belichick continue to draft Urban Meyer-coached players and prospects from both Rutgers and Florida State, or will he go out of his comfort zone for once? Either way, the Patriots have to upgrade the offensive line so that Tom Brady’s protection is better next year. Replacements for Vince Wilfork and Darrelle Revis must be acquired as well.

    Ideal 2015 NFL Draft (First Four Rounds):
    32. Eddie Goldman, DT
    64. Devin Smith, WR
    96. Michael Bennett, DT
    97. Tre’ Jackson, G
    101. Doran Grant, CB
    131. Tyler Kroft, TE




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