2015 RCF Mock Draft - End of Round 3

[Soda]

Alright, y'all. This is Round 3 off of our 2 part Mock Draft. Results from Rounds 1 and 2 can be seen here:

Round 3

65 Tampa Bay - Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State

66 Tennessee - Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska

67 Jacksonville - Nate Orchard, OLB, Utah

68 Oakland - A.J. Cann, OL, South Carolina

69 Washington - Anthony Harris, S, Virginia

70 New York Jets - Duke Johnson, RB, Florida

71 Chicago - Mario Edwards, DE, Florida State

72 St. Louis - Tre Jackson, OG, Florida State

73 Atlanta - Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland

74 New York Giants - Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson

75 New Orleans - Clive Walford, TE, Miami (FL)

76 Minnesota - Derron Smith, S, Fresno State

77 Cleveland - Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State

78 New Orleans (via Miami) - Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA

79 San Francisco - Ben Heeney, ILB, Kansas

80 New York Jets (via Kansas City) - Jarvis Harrison, OG, Texas A&M

81 Buffalo - Garrett Grayson, QB, Colorado State

82 Houston - Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana

83 San Diego - Henry Anderson, DE, Stanford

84. Tennessee (from Wash via Philly) - Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State

85 Cincinnati - Doran Grant, CB, Ohio State

86 Arizona - Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State

87 Pittsburgh - Markus Golden, DE, Missouri

88 Detroit - Marcus Hardison, DT, Arizona State

89 Carolina - Ty Sambrailo, OT, Colorado State

90 Baltimore - Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami (FL)

91 Dallas - Jeff Heuerman, TE, Ohio State

92 Minnesota (via Denver) - Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State

93 Indianapolis - Jaquiski Tartt, S, Samford

94 Green Bay - Ramik Wilson, LB, Georgia

95 Seattle - Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford

96 New England - TJ Yeldon, RB, Alabama

97 New England (Comp Selection) - Chris Conley, WR, Georgia

98 Kansas City (Comp Selection) - Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon

99 Cincinnati (Comp Selection) - Tyler Kroft, TE, Rutgers

 

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*************RECAP OF ROUND 1 *************
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Round 1

1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State

2) Cleveland Browns (via Tennessee) - Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon

3) Jacksonville Jaguars - Leonard Williams, DL, Southern Cal

4) Oakland Raiders - Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

5) Washington Redskins - Randy Gregory, OLB/DE, Nebraska

6) New York Jets - Dante Fowler Jr., OLB/DE, Florida

7) Chicago Bears - Amari Cooper, WR, Alabamer

8) Atlanta Falcons - Shane Ray, DE/OLB, Missouri

9) New York Giants - Brandon Scherff, OT/G, Iowa

10) St. Louis Rams - DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

11) Minnesota Vikings - Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan St.

12) Tennessee Titans - Danny Shelton, NT, Washington

13) New Orleans Saints - Alvin Dupree, OLB/DE, Kentucky

14) Miami Dolphins - Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford

15) San Francisco 49ers - Malcom Brown, DT, Texas

16) Houston Texans - Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona St.

17) San Diego Chargers - Ereck Flowers, OT, University of Miami (FL)

18) Kansas City Chiefs - Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson

19) Tennessee Titans (from CLE via BUF) - Landon Collins, S, Alabama

20) Philadelphia Eagles - Jalen Collins, CB, LSU

21) Cincinnati Bengals - La'el Collins, OT, LSU

22) Pittsburgh Steelers - Marcus Peters, CB, Washington

23) Detroit Lions - T.J. Clemmings OT, Pittsburgh

24) Arizona Cardinals - Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor

25) Carolina Panthers - Ronald Darby, CB, Florida State

26) Baltimore Ravens - Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia

27) Dallas Cowboys - Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

28) Denver Broncos - Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota

29) Indianapolis Colts - Cameron Erving, C/OL, Florida State

30) Green Bay Packers - DJ Humphries, OT, Florida

31) New Orleans Saints (via Seattle) - Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest

32) New England Patriots - Arik Armstead, DL, Oregon​

 

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************* RECAP OF ROUND 2*************​

Round 2

33) Baltimore Ravens (via Tennessee) - Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma (via Mizzou)

34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA

35) Oakland Raiders - Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU

36) Jacksonville Jaguars - Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

37) Kansas City Chiefs (via NYJ) - Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA

38) Philadelphia Eagles (via Washington) - Breshad Perriman, WR, UCF

39) Chicago Bears - Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State

40) New York Giants - Eli Harold, OLB/DE, Virginia

41) St. Louis Rams - Byron Jones, CB, UCONN

42) Atlanta Falcons - P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State

43) Cleveland Browns - Shaq Thompson, OLB, Washington

44) New Orleans Saints - Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State University

45) Denver Broncos (via Minnesota) - Carl Davis, DT, Iowa

46) San Francisco 49ers - Quentin Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)

47) Miami Dolphins - Devin Funchess, TE, Michigan

48) San Diego Chargers - Nelson Agholor, WR, Southern California

49) Kansas City Chiefs - Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn

50) Buffalo Bills - Paul Dawson, LB, Texas Christian

51) Houston Texans - Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State

52) Philadelphia Eagles - Ali Marpet, G, Hobart

53) Cincinnati Bengals - Hau'oli Kikaha, OLB, Washington

54) Detroit Lions - David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa

55) Arizona Cardinals - Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami (FL)

56) Pittsburgh Steelers - Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma

57) Carolina Panthers - Justin Hardy, WR, Eastern Carolina

58) Tennessee Titans (via Baltimore) - Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M

59) Minnesota Vikings (via Denver) - Stephone Anthony, ILB, Clemson

60) Dallas Cowboys - Damarious Randall, S, Arizona State

61) Indianapolis Colts - Benardrick McKinney, LB, Miss St.

62) Green Bay Packers - Trey Flowers, DL, Arkansas

63) Seattle Seahawks - Eric Roe, CB/S, Utah

64) New England Patriots - Laken Tomlinson, OG, Duke​

 

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Scouts, Inc. Top Available

70. Kwon Alexander, ILB, 6'0¾", 227, LSU
74. Daryl Williams, T, 6'5¼", 327, Oklahoma
78. Steven Nelson, CB, 5'10⅛", 197, Oregon State
81. Hroniss Grasu, OC, 6'3", 297, Oregon
84. Donovan Smith, OT, 6'5⅝", 338, Penn State
90. Senquez Golson, CB, 5'8⅝", 176, Mississippi
91. Marcus Hardison, DT, 6'3⅛", 307, Arizona State
92. Ty Sambrailo, OT, 6'5⅞", 311, Colorado State
93. James Sample, S, 6'2⅛", 209, Louisville
95. Darius Philon, DT, 6'1⅜", 298, Arkansas

 

[Surge]

With the first pick in the 3rd round, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select:

Preston Smith, DE- MISS ST.

The Bucs need to add an outside pass-rusher. Jacquies Smith (6.5 sacks) was a pleasant surprise last season, but the Bucs need more than that from their pass rush.

OVERVIEW
Recorded 5 tackles (one sack) in the 2015 Senior Bowl. Started all 13 games in 2014 and led team with 15 tackles for loss and 9 sacks en route to being selected first-team All-SEC. Had an interception return for a touchdown against UAB. In 2013, played in 12 games (11 starts) and made 44 tackles, including 6.5 for loss (2.5 sacks). Selected Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the Liberty Bowl in win over Rice. In 2012, played in 13 games and led team with 4.5 sacks. Made 11 starts in 2011.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2

NFL COMPARISON
Antonio Smith

Could be the steal of the draft right here...

The Tennessee Titans @JMcCurry08 are on the clock.

 

[JMcCurry08]

With the 2nd pick in the 3rd round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans select Ameer Abdullah RB Nebraska

OVERVIEW
Played at Homewood High School in Alabama, where he gained 2,315 yards from scrimmage and scored 28 touchdowns as a senior. Played in every game his freshman season and averaged 29.3 yards per kick return. As a sophomore, played in all 14 games and started 7. Was the first running back at Nebraska to record 100-plus yards rushing in his first five starts since 1994. Finished 2012 with 1,137 yards rushing and 8 touchdowns while being named second-team All-Big 10. As a junior, Abdullah ran for 1,690 yards and nine touchdowns while topping 100 yards in 11 of 13 games. Abdullah was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and the team MVP. Weight-room demon awarded "Lifter of the Year" and he has transformed his body since arriving at Nebraska. Team captain and 2013 Academic All-American.


PRO DAY RESULTS

40-yard dash: 4.54 and 4.53 seconds

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Decisive runner with good lower-body drive and a willingness to run behind his pads. Finishes his runs. Has NFL-caliber burst and can hit top speed quickly. Defenses must respect his ability to turn the corner on play-side. Patient runner with plus vision. Willing to seek out cutback lanes. Rarely dances to the line or makes unnecessary lateral moves. Isn't a predictable runner. Lacks blazing top-end speed but plays fast. Highly competitive with a high football IQ. Hasn't dropped a pass in two years and can be a valuable weapon in passing attack. Will make arm tacklers pay and is better in short yardage than most backs his size. Can help immediately as a punt or kick returner. Personal and football character is considered off-the-charts by the scouting community.

WEAKNESSES
Lacks ideal size that teams look for from a three-down running back. Frame is close to maxed out. Doesn't always go through his pass routes at full speed. Smallish frame causes some issues in pass protection. Tenacity in protection needs to improve. Ball security is a legitimate concern with 13 fumbles over his four years at Nebraska.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2

SOURCES TELL US
"He has the highest overall character grade I've ever given to a prospect, and includes both football character and off-the-field. Aside from (Melvin) Gordon and (Todd) Gurley, I think he's the third best running back in this draft." -- AFC North scout

NFL COMPARISON
Andre Ellington

BOTTOM LINE
Despite having first-round talent, Abdullah's lack of preferred NFL size and issues with ball security might cause some teams to shy away from him in the opening round. Abdullah has explosive potential as a runner and ball-catcher and is a natural zone-scheme fit. His high character will make him a hit during interview process.

Why: Another high value pick for the Tennessee Titans, Abdullah is a high character player who you'd want on your team. His explosiveness will fit well along side Bishop Sankey and Shonn Greene.

The Jaguars and @Sly are now on the clock

 

[Randolphkeys]

Could be the steal of the draft right here...

I almost took him at #48. Great value pick.

 

[Sly]

With the 67th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft... the Jacksonville Jaguars select DE/OLB "Nate" Orchard, Utah.

HtWt: 6'3"/250
College: Utah

NFLN Rank: #60 Grade: 5.67
CBS Rank: #55

Analysis
Strengths: Good foot quickness. Tackles struggle to handle his inside move. Explodes out of a track stance on passing downs. At his best as a squared-up rusher with a two-way go. Utilizes unique stutter step combined with burst to beat tackles inside. Seamless coordination of hands and feet as a rusher. Smooth hips to backpedal into space or turn and run laterally. Stronger at the point of attack than given credit for and offers scheme versatility. Shows juice upfield out of stand-up position. Still improving and learning his craft. Has ability to discard and make plays against the run. Has upper-body flexibility to beat blocker with shoulder turn. Still improving, but shows ability to use hands to help him win quickly. Played well against Stanford LT Andrus Peat.

Weaknesses: Not much of a factor against the run. Will get engulfed at the point of attack. Scouts say he lacks "lead-dog aggressiveness." Not consistent enough as edge setter and rarely looks to lay a shoulder into fullbacks and tight ends coming across to block him. Wins with foot quickness and effort over skill and counter moves. Has a mechanical spin move. Short strider who doesn't gain as much ground around the edge as expected. A little tight in hips and rounds the corner rather than turns it. Only one year of big production.

Draft Projection: Round 2 or 3

Sources Tell Us: "When I'm on the road, I hear other scouts tell me they think he's tough enough but his tape doesn't show it. He's a finesse player with some a high ceiling as a pass rusher, but he could easily bust out." -- NFC director of college scouting

NFL Comparison
Trent Cole

Bottom Line
Teams will either be wary of Orchard's single season of sack dominance or they will view it as an indicator of growth and potential stardom. Orchard will be below average against the run, but his draft grade and paycheck will be tied to his athleticism and pass-rush talent. If he can develop counter moves, he has big potential. If not, he might be nothing more than a middling, situational pass rusher.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/nate-orchard?id=2552299

Actual Name: Napaa Lilo Fakahafua Orchard

 

[TheLand1287]

The Texans are wanting to move up into the early 3rd round if anyone is interested in trading down.

 

[Soda]

Since @Cluegiver had me make a selection for him before, I'm going to do it again...

With the 68th pick in the 2015 RCF NFL Mock Draft,

the Oakland Raiders select....

A.J. Cann, OL, South Carolina

• 6'3" HEIGHT
• 32 5/8" ARM LENGTH
• 313 LBS WEIGHT
• 10 1/4" HANDS

OVERVIEW
Full-time, four-year starter for South Carolina with 51 starts at left guard, missing only one start, against Florida, in 2012. In 2014, named first-team All-SEC and second-team All-American. Played in 96.7 percent of team's offensive snaps and voted team captain. In 2013, voted team captain. Three-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll honoree. Played both offensive and defensive lines at Bamberg Ehrhardt (S.C.) High School and was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game. Rated nation's No. 2 center by Rivals. Took mission trip to Israel prior to 2014 season. Has his degree in African American studies.

PRO DAY RESULTS

40-yard dash: 5.47 and 5.46 seconds
Vertical jump: 32 1/2 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet, 1 inch
Bench press: 30 reps of 225 pounds

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Comes off the ball with low pad level and plays with good knee bend. Has a thick frame and maintains a wide base. Rarely bull-rushed. Pins defender effectively when down-blocking. Displays natural upper-body strength and powerful hands. Snatches and stays engaged. Consistent inside-hand placement upon strike. Generates push as a drive blocker. Good recognition against twists and keeps head on a swivel in pass pro. Fluid mover in screen game and can make blocks on the move laterally. Disciplined leader who is rarely penalized.

WEAKNESSES
Must improve at gathering himself and engaging target on second level. Catch-and-push pass protector who needs to flash a more authoritative punch rather than lean. Gets weight too far out in front, causing him to lose balance in pass pro. Outside hand can get a little wide. Comes out of stance a tick slow at times and can struggle when asked to change direction against spin moves.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2

SOURCES TELL US
"I see him as a left guard only prospect who overcomes lack of height with athleticism. I like the kid and the player." -- SEC East offensive coach "Nothing about him gets you really excited and nothing about him gets you really down. He's just a steady player and will probably be a 9 or 10 year starter. I'll take that." NFL offensive line coach

NFL COMPARISON
Ben Grubbs

BOTTOM LINE
Consistent four-year starter for the Gamecocks. He has technique issues that need to be coached up in pass protection, but he also has the talent to improve in that area. Powerful drive-blocker who uses leverage to fire out and generate instant movement in tight spaces. He is best-suited to a power scheme. Cann has the plug-and-play traits that could make him an instant starter.

My Take
I passed on an intriguing, but ultimately unfit DT prospect to prioritize Carr's ability to have some time to throw. Cann is pretty dependable and I think he'll compliment the Raiders offensive line.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Raiders still need a linebacker something fierce. Curtis Lofton is nobody to pin your hopes to. @Stark should be looking at OT, ILB, or one of those dropping running backs. It will be interesting to see how this goes.

 

[BimboColesHair]

God fucking dammit...guy I want gets taken because someone can't make their picks for themselves...

 

[Coyote850]

************* RECAP OF ROUND 2*************​

46) San Francisco 49ers - Devin Funchess, TE, Michigan
47) Miami Dolphins - Quentin Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)

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Soda, you have these two picks flip/flopped: Miami took Funchess

 

[Stark]

With the 69th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select...

Anthony Harris, S, Virginia

It is no secret that Washington suffers from a subpar secondary, counting on past his prime Ryan Clark to get the work done last season. Harris has solid metrics and a rather high ceiling to the point where he could be a very steady NFL contributor.

@Amherstcavsfan -- you are on the clock.

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

With the 70th pick in the draft, The New York Jets select:

Duke Johnson, RB, Miami (FL)

OVERVIEW
Selected first-team All-ACC in 2014 and left Miami as school's all-time leading rusher (3,519 yards). Finished 2014 season with 1,652 yards rushing. Ran for 249 yards against Virginia Tech and 130 yards against Florida State. In 2013, selected second-team All-ACC, but suffered season-ending ankle injury against Florida State. Was the 2012 ACC Rookie of the Year and selected second-team All-ACC while rushing for freshman record 947 yards and 10 touchdowns. Set UM single-season record with 892 kick return yards. Rated No. 1 running back in the nation out of high school and won a 5A State Championship at Miami Norland along with draft entrant and Miami tackle, Ereck Flowers. His father, Randy, died from ALS in 2008.


PRO DAY RESULTS

40-yard dash: 4.5 and 4.51 seconds
Vertical jump: 35 inches
Short shuttle: 4.16 seconds
3-cone: 6.88 seconds
Bench: 18 reps of 225 pounds
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Explosive burst and plays with suddenness. Elusive in tight quarters. Has lightning in his feet. Has hips and feet to stop and start without stalling. Rare ability on stretch plays to hit cutback lanes that other backs can't get to. Runs with patience and a well-timed burst. Has great feel as zone-scheme, one-cut runner. Changes direction without breaking stride. Courageous runner. Shows no fear when getting downhill. Strong-willed competitor with toughness. Has second gear around the corner and can erase the angles. Gets small(er) through the hole and runs behind pads. Fights through arm tackles. Regroups and balances himself after initial contact. Reads and sets up routes and adjusts to poorly thrown balls.
WEAKNESSES
Average inside runner, where feel and instincts are concerned. Vision fails him at times when running between the tackles. Won't always see initial hole and will mash turbo button, hoping to power through to second level. At times unwilling to do dirty work in pass protection. Looks for cut blocks rather than squaring up and playing with technique and toughness. Tries to run to daylight once in open field rather than just finishing runs. Hampered by injuries in 2014 and broke his ankle in 2013. Medicals will be combed over. Must improve ball security after fumbling six times over last two seasons.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 2 or 3
NFL COMPARISON
Justin Forsett
BOTTOM LINE
One of the most explosive runners in college football during his time at Miami, Johnson doesn't need much of a crease to make defenses pay. His explosive quickness and elusiveness should help him adapt quickly to NFL speed. His feel and courage as a one-cut runner should earn him instant playing time. Johnson's lack of pass-protection skills and concerns about his durability could force him into a committee situation. He's perfectly suited for a role as a zone-scheme back.

For myself, Johnson was one of the most impressive backs I've seen from this draft. He is a dynamic runner who gets the yards he needs and some. He's got break away speed and is a good pass catcher. With a few minor tweaks, he's the every down sledgehammer that the Jets need.
@CosmoKramer is on the clock