Official 2015 Draft Discussion

[Formula 21]

“I’m feeling pretty good,” Gurley said. “I’ve started to run, do back pedaling and do jumps. It’s been going pretty good, going smoothly.”

[Formula 21]

I’m starting to hear running backs Todd Gurley is picking up steam as his rehab is going very well. Some draft experts out there are even starting to believe he’ll rise to the top 10. The NFL remembers what Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson did after tearing his ACL.

There’s even talk about him moving into the top 10.

[madcaplaughs]

I could live with this!

NFL Mock Draft 2015: Five rounds
The Chargers address DT, RB, OG, OLB and WR with first five selections
By Eddie Brown 11:00a.m. Mar 25, 2015


Many NFL rosters look significantly different thanks to free agency, blockbuster trades and surprise retirements.

This is what we draft analysts call our adjustment period, especially with the addition of compensatory picks. It's a good time to re-evaluate team needs heading into April.

Regardless, nothing has changed for the Buccaneers. They still need a quarterback -- they certainly appear enamored with Jameis Winston -- and I'd be surprised if that changes between now and draft day.

The NFL Draft has become a nice appetizer before our main course in September. A mock version of said draft is meant to educate, and even entertain. At very least, it helps you pass the time.

What follows is an early attempt at figuring out the best players available in this season's draft class, and which teams they'd match up well with. Follow me on Twitter @UTEddieBrown for weekly NFL draft updates.

Here's the latest version of my 2015 NFL Mock Draft, now through five rounds:

ROUND ONE

1) Tampa Bay (2-14) - Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon, Jr.

Both Winston and Mariota are superior prospects, but both also have question marks. Contrary to popular belief, the former Duck may have an inside track here. Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich worked under new Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter for nine seasons at Oregon, Boise State and Arizona State. Also, I'm not positive Winston has convinced everyone his childish ways off-the-field are behind him. This pick will likely go down to the wire. Top needs: OT, pass rusher, QB

2) Tennessee (2-14) - Leonard Williams, DT, USC, Jr.

The Titans are fortunate to get the best player in this draft with the second pick. Williams could transform a weak front seven Tennessee desperately needs to improve if it has any hopes of competing against Andrew Luck in the AFC South. Top needs: DL, RT, CB

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3) Jacksonville (3-13) - Vic Beasley, OLB/DE, Clemson, Sr.

I predicted Beasley would be a star of the combine and he didn't disappoint. He's the most explosive pure pass rusher in this class, and would have been a first round draft pick last May. Top needs: FS, RB, CB

4) Oakland (3-13) - Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama, Jr.

The Raiders roster is completely devoid of playmakers. You can't argue with the Heisman finalist's 2014 numbers: 124 receptions, 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns. He did nothing in Indianapolis or at his Pro Day to hurt himself. Top needs: Pass rusher, WR, CB

5) Washington (4-12) - Dante Fowler, Jr., OLB/DE, Florida, Jr.

Edge rusher is now a significant need with Brian Orapko bolting for Tennessee. The numbers don't always show it, but Fowler is the definition of disruption. Top needs: DB, DL, OL

6) N.Y. Jets (4-12) - Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State, So.

I imagine a team targeting whichever QB isn't drafted No. 1 overall will attempt to make a deal with Oakland or Washington to leapfrog the Jets. New general manager plus new head coach usually equals new quarterback. I do believe Winston is slightly more pro-ready than Mariota -- especially with his ball placement skills -- but all the comparisons to Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck need to stop. He's careless with the football, and his complete lack of self-awareness is troubling given the NFL's current climate. Top needs: QB, SS, OLB

7) Chicago (5-11) - Danny Shelton, DT, Washington, Sr.

New defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme demands a stout defensive line. Shelton certainly helped his cause with an impressive week at the Senior Bowl. His remarkably slow 40-yard dash (crawl?) in Indy won't affect his stock at all. What matters is his impact on the field, something he rarely leaves. Shelton played the second most snaps of any defensive tackle in the country last season. Top needs: S, DL, WR

8) Atlanta (6-10) - Randy Gregory, OLB/DE, Nebraska, Jr.

The Falcons hired Dan Quinn to fix the defense. Quinn learned in Seattle you can never have enough pass rushers. Some scouts are worried about Gregory's weight -- he's currently 235 pounds -- but I don't see that being an issue. He's still one of the most explosive players in this draft, and eventually adding 20 pounds to his frame won't hurt him. Top needs: Pass rusher, OL, safety

9) N.Y. Giants (6-10) - Landon Collins, SS, Alabama, Jr.

GM Jerry Reese will take a playmaker over an offensive lineman every day of the week and twice on Sunday. The Giants' top three safeties -- Antrel Rolle, Stevie Brown and Quintin Demps -- are free agents. Rolle has already signed with Chicago. Collins is athletic, instinctive and a strong tackler. His versatility and Alabama pedigree sets him apart from all other defensive back prospects in this draft class. Top needs: OL, DL, S

10) St. Louis (6-10) - Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa, Sr.

The Rams land this year's Zack Martin. Scherff's tenacity makes him ideal for the brutal NFC West. Top needs: OL, WR, LB

11) Minnesota (7-9) - Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State, Jr.

Waynes has the height and athleticism to match up with pretty much anyone, plus he cemented himself as the first cornerback off the board by running a ridiculous 4.31 40-yard dash in Indy. Top needs: OL, DB, RB

12) Cleveland (7-9) - Kevin White, WR, West Virginia, Sr.

The Browns likely need multiple receivers in this draft after yet another Josh Gordon suspension. White was able to thrive in the Big-12 despite facing double and triple coverage at times. There are even some scouts who rank him higher than Cooper, and after his combine performance, it's hard to fault them, but I value Cooper's experience in the SEC. Top needs: WR, OL, DL

13) New Orleans (7-9) - Shane Ray, OLB/DE, Missouri, Jr.

It's as simple as taking the best pass rusher available for the Saints. Ray was a little banged up at the combine, but ran in the 4.5s at his Pro Day despite dealing with a nagging toe injury. He also has a very productive season at Mizzou to fall back on. Top needs: OL, CB, LB

14) Miami (8-8) - DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville, Sr.

The Dolphins finally traded away Mike Wallace after Brian Hartline left for Cleveland. Parker would pair with Jarvis Landry and new addition Kenny Stills to give Ryan Tannehill a young, exciting trio at wide receiver. Top needs: WR, CB, LB

15) San Francisco (8-8) - Jalen Collins, CB, LSU, Jr.

Cornerback is a big need after letting both starters -- Chris Culliver and Parrish Cox -- leave in free agency. There was already a lot of "buzz" surrounding Collins before the combine, and his impressive performance in Indy did nothing but confirm it. Collins size, speed and athleticism, plus his SEC pedigree make him a perfect fit for the Niners. Top needs: CB, OG, LB

16) Houston (9-7) - Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma, Jr.

The Texans best red-zone threat is currently J.J. Watt. Green-Beckham is the epitome of a boom-or-bust pick. He could be the next Josh Gordon (good and bad) or he could be the next Calvin Johnson. Top needs: WR, DB, ILB

17) San Diego (9-7) - Malcom Brown, DT, Texas, Jr.

I've advocated for defensive line help in the first round the last two drafts and running back is deep in this draft. Brown, a first team All-Big 12 selection, has the skill-set and versatility to lineup anywhere on the D-line. He excels at plugging up the middle -- which would enhance the entire defense -- but also has the ability to disrupt the pocket and make his share of plays behind the line of scrimmage. Top needs: DT, OL, RB

18) Kansas City (9-7) - Cameron Erving, OL, Florida State, Sr.

With Jeremy Maclin in the bag, the Chiefs can focus on plugging the holes on their offensive line. Erving can play every position up front at a very high level. Top needs: OL, DB, WR

19) Cleveland through Buffalo (9-7) - Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State, Jr.

After addressing wide receiver, the Browns attempt to improve their porous defensive line. They were last in the NFL in stopping the run last season. Goldman is a stump and is only scratching the surface of his potential. Top needs: WR, OL, DL

20) Philadelphia (10-6) - Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State, Jr.

The loss of Maclin makes receiver a priority. Strong possesses the size Chip Kelly covets. He also has the best ball skills in this draft class. Top needs: WR, OG, S

21) Cincinnati (10-5-1) - Alvin Dupree, DE, Kentucky, Sr.

The Bengals defense was noticeably lacking teeth last season. "Bud" had one of the best first steps in all of college football and is able to attack the quarterback either from the end position or outside linebacker. Top needs: DB, LB, pass rusher

22) Pittsburgh (11-5) - P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State, Jr.

Williams fits the mold of cornerback the Steelers usually covet. He has size, physicality and does a great job supporting the run. Plus, he has much better "game speed" than he showcased at the combine. Considering he was under the weather in Indy, I expect him to run better at his Pro Day on March 31. Top needs: S, CB, OLB

23) Detroit (11-5) - Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami, Jr.

Even with the addition of Haloti Ngata, the Lions will have to address the defensive line at some point, but the value lies with the offensive line here. Flowers may have the highest ceiling of all the tackles in this draft. The combination of his combine performance with his tape against Florida State could catapult him even higher. Top needs: CB, OL, DL

24) Arizona (11-5) - Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia, Jr.

The Cardinals solved their guard issues by signing Mike Iupati. Now they need someone to pair with Andre Ellington in the backfield. A healthy Gurley could have cracked the Top 10. Top needs: DL, OLB, RB

25) Carolina (7-8-1) - Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford, Jr.

Cam Newton was safer behind the wheel of his pickup truck than in the pocket behind his offensive line this season. It has to be the Panthers No. 1 priority this off-season. The 6-foot-7, 312 pound Peat is a road-grader in the running game, but his feet and agility should enable him to develop into a high-level pass protector as well. Top needs: OL, WR, CB

26) Baltimore (10-6) - Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (Ohio), Sr.

It was a Ravens scout who suggested Rollins play football after the standout point guard spent four years starting for Miami's basketball team. The scout aced this evaluation. Rollins is a natural ball-hawk. Top needs: WR, CB, OL

27) Dallas (12-4) - Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin, Sr.

The Cowboys need more playmakers on the defensive side of the ball if they truly want to compete for a championship. However, U-T Sports Editor Todd Adams sums up Jerry Jones perfectly: "He loves his skill players." I worry about Gordon's usage at Wisconsin. His total touches were approaching 700, and you'd like to draft a running back below 500. It's really hard to argue with 2,587 yards and 29 touchdowns though. Top needs: CB, DL, RB

28) Denver (12-4) - La'el Collins, OT, LSU, Sr.

After losing Orlando Franklin to the Chargers, the Broncos need to address the right side of their offensive line. Collins -- one of the draft's best run blockers and most versatile lineman -- will make life easier for Peyton Manning. Top needs: DL, OL, QB

29) Indianapolis (11-5) - Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA, Sr.

With Frank Gore in the fold, this pick is likely a defensive lineman. Odighizuwa helped his stock immensely with a dominant performance at the combine in Indianapolis. He has the size and power to hold up against the run, and the technique to get after the quarterback. Top needs: DL, S, OL

30) Green Bay (12-4) - Eric Kendricks, ILB, UCLA, Sr.

The Packers cutting A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones give some strong indications of what they plan to do in the off-season. Drafting Kendricks would allow them to move Clay Matthews back to his normal position of outside linebacker. Top needs: DL, TE, ILB

31) New Orleans through Seattle (12-4) - T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh, Sr.

Clemmings is still learning the position, but has proven to be a mauler thus far. The Saints could start him inside next to newly acquired center Max Unger where he could learn the ropes. Top needs: OL, CB, LB

32) New England (12-4) - Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma, So.

A freakish athlete for his size -- he is 6-foot-6, 340 pounds -- he'd be the perfect successor to Vince Wilfork. Top needs: OL, DL, CB

ROUND TWO

33) Tennessee - Ronald Darby, CB, Florida State, Jr.

34) Tampa Bay - D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida, Jr.

35) Oakland - Arik Armstead, DT, Oregon, Jr.

36) Jacksonville - Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State, Jr.

37) N.Y. Jets - Shaq Thompson, OLB, Washington, Jr.

38) Washington - Cody Prewitt, FS, Ole Miss, Sr.

39) Chicago - Breshad Perriman, WR, Central Florida, Jr.

40) N.Y. Giants - Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State, Sr.

41) St. Louis - Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn, Jr.

42) Atlanta - Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota, So.

43) Cleveland - Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon, Sr.

44) New Orleans - Marcus Peters, CB, Washington, Jr.

45) Minnesota - Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana, Jr.

46) San Francisco - Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi State, Jr.

47) Miami - Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest, Sr.

48) San Diego - Duke Johnson, RB, Miami, Jr.

Even at a discount, keeping Ryan Mathews didn't make sense to me. Johnson is a Frank Gore clone. His receiving and blocking skills are pro-ready which will allow him to step in day one as the starter. You can't say that for many running back prospects at this stage in their development. Top needs: DT, OL, RB

49) Kansas City - Nelson Agholor, WR, USC, Jr.

50) Buffalo - A.J. Cann, OG, South Carolina, Sr.

Cann would help the Bills continue a revamp of their interior offensive line by playing left guard or center. The second-team AP All-American was a four-year starter for the Gamecocks and was also rated the nation's No. 2 center by Rivals coming out of high school. Top needs: QB, OG, TE

51) Houston - Stephone Anthony, ILB, Clemson, Sr.

52) Philadelphia - Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA, Jr.

53) Cincinnati - Laken Tomlinson, OG, Duke, Sr.

54) Detroit - Carl Davis, DT, Iowa, Sr.

55) Arizona - Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU, Jr.

56) Pittsburgh - Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia, Jr.

57) Carolina - Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State, Sr.

58) Baltimore - Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State, Sr.

59) Denver - Xavier Cooper, DT, Washington State, Jr.

60) Dallas - Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State, Sr.

61) Indianapolis - Reese Dismukes, C, Auburn, Sr.

62) Green Bay - Clive Walford, TE, Miami, Sr.

63) Seattle - Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut, Sr.

The Seahawks are suddenly lacking depth in their vaunted secondary. Jones blew everyone's mind at the combine with is world-record broad jump. Freakish athleticism plus elite size equals Seattle's template for a cornerback. Top needs: OL, CB, WR

64) New England - Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska, Sr.

ROUND THREE

65) Tampa Bay - Nate Orchard, OLB/DE, Utah, Jr.

66) Tennessee - Ty Sambrailo, OT, Colorado State, Sr.

67) Jacksonville - Damarious Randall, FS, Arizona State, Sr.

68) Oakland - D'Joun Smith, CB, Florida Atlantic, Sr.

69) Washington - Daryl Williams, OT, Oklahoma, Sr.

70) N.Y. Jets - Tre' Jackson, OG, Florida State, Sr.

71) Chicago - Anthony Harris, SS, Virginia, Sr.

72) St. Louis - Paul Dawson, ILB, TCU, Sr.

73) Atlanta - Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M, Sr.

74) N.Y. Giants - Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State, Sr.

75) New Orleans - Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan, Jr.

76) Minnesota - Ali Marpet, OG, Hobart, Sr.

77) Cleveland - Tre McBride, WR, William & Mary, Sr.

78) New Orleans through Miami - Kwon Alexander, OLB, LSU, Jr.

79) San Francisco - Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami, Sr.

80) Kansas City - Mario Edwards, Jr., DE, Florida State, Jr.

81) Buffalo - Gerod Holliman, FS, Louisville, Jr.

82) Houston - Alex Carter, CB, Stanford, Jr.

83) San Diego - John Miller, OG, Louisville, Sr.

Even after signing Franklin, the Chargers are lacking on the interior offensive line. Miller is a pure power guard. He's not the most nimble athlete, but his upper body and strong hands have scouts excited. Top needs: DT, OL, RB

84) Philadelphia - Arie Kouandjio, OG, Alabama, Sr.

85) Cincinnati - Doran Grant, CB, Ohio State, Sr.

86) Arizona - Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor, Sr.

87) Pittsburgh - Nick O'Leary, TE, Florida State, Sr.

88) Detroit - Josh Shaw, CB, USC, Sr.

89) Carolina - Trey Flowers, DE, Arkansas, Sr.

90) Baltimore - Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson, Sr.

91) Dallas - Jaquiski Tartt, SS, Samford, Sr.

92) Denver - Derron Smith, FS, Fresno State, Sr.

93) Indianapolis - Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami, Sr.

94) Green Bay - Marcus Hardison, DT, Arizona State, Sr.

95) Seattle - Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon, Sr.

96) New England - Eric Rowe, CB, Utah, Sr.

97) *New England - Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon, Sr.

98) *Kansas City - Ibraheim Campbell, SS, Northwestern, Sr.

99) *Cincinnati - Hau'oli Kikaha, OLB, Washington, Sr.

ROUND FOUR

100) Tennessee - Justin Hardy, WR, East Carolina, Sr.

101) New England through Tampa Bay - Josue Matias, OG, Florida State, Sr.

102) Oakland - David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa, Sr.

103) Jacksonville - Andy Gallik, C, Boston College, Sr.

104) N.Y. Jets - James Sample, SS, Louisville, Jr.

105) Washington - Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State, Sr.

106) Chicago - B.J. Finney, C, Kansas State, Sr.

107) Atlanta - Durrell Eskridge, FS, Syracuse, Jr.

108) N.Y. Giants - Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State, Jr.

109) Tampa Bay through St. Louis - T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama, Jr.

110) Minnesota - Gabe Wright, DT, Auburn, Sr.

111) Cleveland - Za'Darius Smith, DE, Kentucky, Sr.

112) Seattle through New Orleans - Lynden Trail, DE, Norfolk State, Sr.

113) Philadelphia through Buffalo via San Francisco - Steven Nelson, CB, Oregon State, Sr.

114) Miami - David Cobb, RB, Minnesota, Sr.

115) Cleveland through Buffalo - Jeff Hauerman, TE, Ohio State, Sr.

116) Houston - Mike Davis, RB, South Carolina, Jr.

117) San Diego - Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Louisville, Sr.

After letting Dwight Freeney walk and the Jarret Johnson retirement, outside linebacker is very thin and you can never have enough pass rushers. Mauldin is another high character guy Tom Telesco could fall in love with. He's been productive against both the pass and run in his college career. Top needs: DT, OL, RB

118) Kansas City - Jacoby Glenn, CB, Central Florida, So.

119) St. Louis through Philadelphia - Davis Tull, OLB, Chattanooga, Sr.

120) Cincinnati - Jesse James, TE, Penn State, Jr.

121) Pittsburgh - Kurtis Drummond, FS, Michigan State, Sr.

122) Baltimore through Detroit - Dezmin Lewis, WR, Central Arkansas, Sr.

123) Arizona - Ben Heeney, ILB, Kansas, Sr.

124) Carolina - Senquez Golson, CB, Mississippi, Sr.

125) Baltimore - Javorius Allen, RB, USC, Jr.

126) San Francisco through Denver - Leterrius Walton, DT, Central Michigan, Sr.

127) Dallas - Garrett Grayson, QB, Colorado State, Sr.

128) Indianapolis - Anthony Chickillo, DE, Miami, Sr.

129) Green Bay - Henry Anderson, DE, Stanford, Sr.

130) Seattle - Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin, Sr.

131) New England - Jamison Crowder, WR, Duke, Sr.

132) *San Francisco - Ben Koyack, TE, Notre Dame, Sr.

133) *Denver - Tyler Kroft, TE, Rutgers, Jr.

134) *Seattle - Tony Lippett, WR, Michigan State, Sr.

135) *Cincinnati - Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State, Sr.

136) *Baltimore - Tyrus Thompson, OT, Oklahoma, Sr.

ROUND FIVE

137) Minnesota through Buffalo via Tampa Bay - Kevin White, CB, TCU, Sr.

138) Tennessee - Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn, Sr.

139) Jacksonville - MyCole Pruitt, TE, Southern Illinois, Sr.

140) Oakland - Chris Conley, WR, Georgia, Sr.

141) Washington - Jordan Hicks, OLB, Texas, Sr.

142) Chicago through N.Y. Jets - Ramik Wilson, ILB, Georgia, Sr.

143) Denver through Chicago - Mike Hull, OLB, Penn State, Sr.

144) N.Y. Giants - Markus Golden, OLB, Missouri, Sr.

145) Philadelphia through St. Louis - Cedric Reed, DE, Texas, Sr.

146) Atlanta - Shaquille Mason, C, Georgia Tech, Sr.

147) Cleveland - Mitch Morse, OG, Missouri, Sr.

148) New Orleans - Kenny Bell, WR, Nebraska, Sr.

149) Miami through Minnesota - Jamil Douglas, OG, Arizona State, Sr.

150) Miami - Charles Gaines, CB, Louisville, Jr.

151) San Francisco - Justin Cox, CB, Mississippi State, Sr.

152) Houston - Clayton Geathers, SS, Central Florida, Sr.

153) San Diego - Vince Mayle, WR, Washington State, Sr.

The former basketball player still needs polish, but with the right coaching, I have no doubt he'll shine at the next level. The Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist has good speed for a big receiver (6-feet-2, 224 pounds) and has excelled in tracking the ball over his shoulder on deep throws in college. He has touchdown catches of 72, 81 and 90 yards over the last two seasons. Top needs: DT, OL, RB

154) New Orleans through Kansas City - Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DT, Southern Mississippi, Jr.

155) Buffalo - Joey Mbu, DT, Houston, Sr.

156) Philadelphia - Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford, Sr.

157) Cincinnati - Geneo Grissom, OLB, Oklahoma, Sr.

158) Baltimore through Detroit - Taiwon Jones, ILB, Michigan State, Sr.

159) Arizona - Austin Shepherd, OT Alabama, Sr.

160) Pittsburgh - Terrance Magee, RB, LSU, Sr.

161) Carolina - Sean Hickey, OT, Syracuse, Sr.

162) Tampa Bay through Baltimore - Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland, Jr.

163) Dallas - Ray Drew, DE, Georgia, Sr.

164) Denver - JaCorey Shepherd, CB, Kansas, Sr.

165) Indianapolis - Karlos Williams, RB, Florida State, Sr.

166) Green Bay - Jalston Fowler, FB, Alabama, Sr.

167) Seattle - Corey Crawford, DE, Clemson, Sr.

168) New England - Jake Ryan, OLB, Michigan, Sr.

169) *Carolina - Darren Waller, WR, Georgia Tech, Sr.

170) *Seattle - Ladarius Gunter, CB, Miami, Sr.

171) *Baltimore - Robert Myers, OG, Tennessee State, Sr.

172) *Kansas City - Josh Harper, WR, Fresno State, Sr.

173) *Kansas City - Jeremiah Poutasi, OG, Utah, Jr.

174) *Houston - Wes Saxton, TE, South Alabama, Sr.

175) *Baltimore - Nick Marshall, CB, Auburn, Sr.

*-compensatory pick

[TorchedbyRivers]

Gurley looks like he will be off the board by 17. I guess pick up Duke or tevin Coleman in round 2 or three.

[Formula 21]

Gurley looks like he will be off the board by 17. I guess pick up Duke or tevin Coleman in round 2 or three.

It's a risk, but 8 is too high for ATL because he's hurt and it's tough for someone to trade up to take an injured player.

[bonehead]

It's a risk, but 8 is too high for ATL because he's hurt and it's tough for someone to trade up to take an injured player.

I can't believe Atlanta will go running back at 8, they absolutely have to get a pass rusher

[Maverick]

Gurley said: "I’ve started backpedaling."

Already sounding like the last RB we drafted.

[Panamamike]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25134551/nfl-mock-draft-30-could-3-running-backs-go-in-the-1st-round

New CBS mock has 3 RBs in Rd 1, with us taking Gurley. I don't see three first d Rbs, but who knows. I do think there will be a fair amount of movement and trades in rd 1 and top of Rd 2.

[Boltjolt]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-...-the-1st-round

New CBS mock has 3 RBs in Rd 1, with us taking Gurley. I don't see three first d Rbs, but who knows. I do think there will be a fair amount of movement and trades in rd 1 and top of Rd 2.

I seriously think Ajayi is overrated. IMO he isnt as good as Duke Johnson as a RB and i doubt he goes in the first round. I dont like him in the second round either. I have him in the 4th in my RB rankings. To me , he will be a Kevin Faulk type player in the NFL.

[Formula 21]

More evidence that running the ball wins.

13. New Orleans Saints — Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford — Grabbing Peat helps Sean Patyon build out the protection for Drew Brees and establish a more physical presence in the running game. It's clear they're planning to pound Mark Ingram and then drop the home-run hammer with C.J. Spiller. Payton is only ranked top 10 in rushing attempts once as a head coach and that was the year the Saints won the Super Bowl.

[Formula 21]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-...-the-1st-round

New CBS mock has 3 RBs in Rd 1, with us taking Gurley. I don't see three first d Rbs, but who knows. I do think there will be a fair amount of movement and trades in rd 1 and top of Rd 2.

Also interesting that Malcom Brown has fallen out of the 1st in that mock.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Malcolm had a terrible pro day.