NFL.com mock draft
NFL Mock Draft from Bucky Brooks-NFL.com
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Winston impressed observers with his high football IQ and spectacular arm talent at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is an ideal fit for Dirk Koetter’s vertical passing game.
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Dick LeBeau would welcome the presence of a young, athletic defender with exceptional hand skills and quickness. Williams can play multiple positions along the front line, giving the Titans a dominant defender to build around.
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The ex-Gator is a violent edge defender with a knack for creating chaos at the point of attack. He possesses the competitive spirit, nasty temperament and high football IQ that Gus Bradley desires in his defenders.
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There is nothing wrong with giving Derek Carr a big, fast playmaker on the outside. White is the WR1 the Raiders have needed since Tim Brown left years ago.
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New GM Scot McCloughan loves long, rangy athletes with speed and quickness. Gregory is a freakishly talented playmaker capable of rushing the passer or dropping into coverage as a 3-4 hybrid.
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New OC Chan Gailey’s arrival paves the way for the team to develop Mariota as the franchise QB of the future. Gailey has experimented with the spread offense and zone-read concepts in the NFL, leading to an easier transition for Mariota.
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John Fox will make fixing the Bears’ woeful defense a top priority. Beasley is a dynamic edge rusher with exceptional first-step quickness and closing speed.
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The Falcons desperately need pass rushers to compete in the NFC South. Ray fits the mold of the “Leo” defenders new head coach Dan Quinn employed with the Seattle Seahawks.
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GM Jerry Reese typically opts for big-bodied players in the first round. Shelton would fill a void at NT and give Steve Spagnuolo an athletic run stopper at the point of attack.
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The Rams would jump at the opportunity to land a true WR1 at this point of the draft. Cooper is the most pro-ready receiver in the draft, and his playmaking ability would help Sam Bradford get back on track in 2015.
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Mike Zimmer wants to pair an athletic cornerback with Xavier Rhodes to blanket the passing games that dominate the NFC North. Waynes is an explosive athlete with sound bump-and-run skills.
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GM Ray Farmer could opt to bypass an obvious need at WR to fill the biggest void on the defense. Brown is a dominant run stuffer with pass-rush ability.
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The long, rangy cover corner has the physical tools to develop into an elite player on the edge. Collins could thrive as an eraser in Rob Ryan’s defense.
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Adding an instinctive playmaker to the back end would help the Dolphins eliminate the big plays in the passing game.
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The 49ers need to get back to the physical brand of football that carried them to three consecutive NFC Championship Games. Collins is a rugged run blocker capable of playing offensive tackle or guard in a power-based run scheme.
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Bill O’Brien wants to incorporate more power running schemes into the playbook, but needs a big body on the edge to do so. Flowers mauls defenders in the running game, yet displays enough athleticism to handle speed rushers off the edge.
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It’s imperative for the Chargers to retool their interior line to ensure Philip Rivers stays upright in the pocket. Scherff is a stout blocker at the point of attack with the physicality and toughness to handle the massive DTs within the AFC West.
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The Chiefs have to find a WR1 to anchor the passing game. Parker is a polished playmaker with the size and length to thrive in Reid’s version of the West Coast offense.
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The Browns could opt for a WR at this pick, but the team wants to play smashmouth football under Mike Pettine and needs to fortify the offensive line on the right side. Peat is a plug-and-play tackle capable of stepping into the lineup on Day 1.
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Chip Kelly typically avoids character risks on draft day, but Peters’ talent and cover skills would upgrade the Eagles’ suspect secondary.
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It’s time to groom a successor for Andrew Whitworth at left tackle. Clemmings has all of the physical tools to play the marquee spot on the line, but might need a redshirt year before he is ready to assume a starting job.
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The Steelers desperately need a pass rusher to emerge after striking out on Jarvis Jones a few years ago. Dupree is a workout warrior with intriguing pass-rush skills.
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The potential loss of Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley could force GM Martin Mayhew to pluck an athletic defensive tackle with size and strength.
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The underrated pass rusher has the speed, athleticism and burst to develop into a double-digit sack artist as a pro.
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The Panthers need to secure the edges of the offensive line to help Cam Newton improve his performance from the pocket. Humphries is a developmental prospect with the length and athleticism to succeed at offensive tackle.
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The Ravens have struck gold in the first round over the years by taking calculated gambles on blue-chip talents. Green-Beckham has some character concerns that need to be addressed, but he has the physical tools to be an elite receiver early in his career.
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The Cowboys’ offensive line will help an explosive runner like Gordon churn out 1,200 yards annually. The ex-Badger would be a nice replacement if Demarco Murray leaves as a free agent.
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Wade Phillips could encourage John Elway to look for an active nose tackle with exceptional first-step quickness to serve as the centerpiece of his 3-4 scheme. Jordan Phillips has impressive physical tools and is capable of playing as a three-down interior defender as a pro.
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The Colts must improve their defense to seriously compete with the elite teams in the AFC. Armstead is a long, rangy defensive end capable of occupying multiple blockers at the point of attack.
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Despite Clay Matthews’ success as an ILB, the Packers would like their top defender to return to his natural position as an edge rusher. McKinney is a rugged tackling machine with terrific instincts and awareness.
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Pete Carroll could fall in love with the prospect of adding Gurley to the Seahawks’ backfield as Marshawn Lynch’s understudy or replacement.
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The ex-Seminole is a versatile blocker capable of playing any spot along the line. That flexibility makes him an attractive option for the Patriots at the bottom of the first round.
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