2015 RCF NFL Mock Draft Rounds 1 and 2 - Patriots

[Soda]

Scouts, Inc. Top 100.

Best Available Players (Character limit won't allow me to post chosen players)


35. Phillip Dorsett, WR, 5'9¾", 185, Miami (FL)
37. Ameer Abdullah, RB, 5'8¾", 205, Nebraska
43. Preston Smith, DE, 6'4⅞", 271, Mississippi State
46. Cedric Ogbuehi, T, 6'5¼", 306, Texas A&M
50. Stephone Anthony, ILB, 6'2⅝", 243, Clemson
52. Tevin Coleman, RB, 5'11⅜", 206, Indiana
55. Trey Flowers, DE, 6'2⅛", 266, Arkansas
56. Grady Jarrett, DT, 6'0¾", 304, Clemson
57. Duke Johnson, RB, 5'9⅛", 207, Miami (FL)
58. Tyler Lockett, WR, 5'9⅞", 182, Kansas State
59. Benardrick McKinney, ILB, 6'4⅛", 246, Mississippi State
61. Laken Tomlinson, OG, 6'3⅜", 323, Duke
62. Jay Ajayi, RB, 5'11¾", 221, Boise State
63. Tre Jackson, OG, 6'3¾", 330, Florida State
64. Nate Orchard, OLB, 6'3¼", 250, Utah
65. Clive Walford, TE, 6'4", 251, Miami (FL)
66. A.J. Cann, OL, 6'2¾", 313, South Carolina
68. Rashad Greene, WR, 5'11⅜", 182, Florida State
69. Tj Yeldon, RB, 6'1¼", 226, Alabama
70. Kwon Alexander, ILB, 6'0¾", 227, LSU
71. Markus Golden, DE, 6'2⅜", 260, Missouri
72. Ty Montgomery, WR, 5'11⅞", 221, Stanford
74. Daryl Williams, T, 6'5¼", 327, Oklahoma
75. Derron Smith, FS, 5'10", 200, Fresno State
78. Steven Nelson, CB, 5'10⅛", 197, Oregon State
79. Damarious Randall, FS, 5'10⅞", 196, Arizona State

 

[AZ_]

Darby went off the board, I think you're good on the others though.

 

[Otsego Mar]

Breshad Perriman should be somewhere in there.....


ZOINKS!!

 

[Stark]

My pick is banking on the completion of a deal. Stay tuned.

 

[The Oi]

I'll take De'Shaud Bettitmense, OLB Nebraska

 

[AZ_]

I'll take De'Shaud Bettitmense, OLB Nebraska

Painfully weak

 

[The Oi]

Painfully weak

That's how you'll feel when you see Shauddie smashing Browns all over the place.

Sissy.

 

[Otsego Mar]

**The Washington Redskins have traded the #38 pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for ILB Mychal Kendricks and their 3rd round pick (#84). **​

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With the #38th Pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, The Philadelphia Eagles select........


*Breshad Perriman - WR, UCF*


Pro Day Results

40-yard dash: 4.24 and 4.27 seconds
Vertical: 36 1/2 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 7 inches
Bench press: 18 reps of 225 pounds


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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/breshad-perriman?id=2552597

Strengths

Height, weight and speed numbers that every team covets. Quick accelerator off the snap and destroys the cushion, forcing cornerbacks into "turn-and-run" mode. More sudden than most big receivers. Able to break routes off sharply or go from stop to start instantly. Consistent separation at top of his route. Always gets over the top of cornerbacks on verticals. Varies route speed and has ability to body up and box out smaller cornerbacks downfield. Explosive leaper with timing and catch radius to make the difficult catches look easy. Shows off plus body control and ball tracking on deep ball. Able to gear up or down when needed and is a legitimate big-play threat on every snap. Athleticism and long speed for yards-after-catch production. Gives good effort as run blocker.

Weaknesses

Raw in his routes, relying on speed and athleticism over any precision. Rounds routes and is inconsistent at selling and finishing routes that don't involve him as primary target. Sits and waits on the throw rather than working back to it. Redirected in his routes more than expected for receiver his size. Disappointing hands that might always haunt him. Slow catch readiness, allowing too many throws to beat him up. Too much double catching and his focus drops over second half of the season were maddening to watch.

NFL Comparison

Josh Gordon

Bottom Line

Rare combination of size, top-end speed and suddenness that can be found in some of the best receivers in the game. Arrow is pointed way up on Perriman and he is one of the most discussed prospects in draft rooms around the league. His drops will drive teams crazy, but his physical traits and ability to hit the big play should warrant early consideration.


Reason for Pick

After losing #1 wideout Jeremy Maclin, the Eagles are in need of a home run hitter in the passing game. Perriman has all the physical tools and the bloodline to be that guy for Chip Kelly.


Other Players Considered:

None


The Chicago Bears and @CosmoKramer are on the clock!​

 

[CosmoKramer]

With the 39th pick in the RCF Mock Draft the Chicago Bears select

Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State​

STRENGTHS: Goldman carries his 320 pounds well, sporting broad shoulders, a big bubble and thick limbs. He's quick off the snap, shooting his hands into the chest of opponents and showing good upper-body strength to extend and control.

Goldman plays with his knees bent and does a nice job of anchoring at the line of scrimmage, rarely getting pushed back. Good balance to keep his feet while stringing plays out wide. Long and strong enough to set the edge as a defensive end. He has the leg drive to bull rush interior linemen deep into the pocket and can surprise quarterbacks with his quickness to close.

Locates the ball quickly and does a nice job of latching onto ballcarriers as they attempt to run by, showing the reach and strength to pull them down or pop the ball out (Clemson). Scheme and position diverse. Just scratching the surface of his potential.


WEAKNESSES: Though quicker than he looks, Goldman isn't a consistent pass rush threat. His broad build makes it difficult for him to squeeze through gaps and he shows just phone-booth quickness. Generally needs a clear lane and collides with ballcarriers rather than exploding into them.


Still working on some of the finer details of position, including getting his hands up more often to knock down passes at the line of scrimmage and improved his recognition of cut-blocks. Surrounded by a lot of talent and was used as part of a rotation.

COMPARES TO: Corey Liuget, DE, San Diego Chargers - Liuget starred as a defensive tackle at Illinois and he likely would enjoy similar success inside in the NFL if that was what the Chargers asked of him. With San Diego predominantly asking him to play the five-technique defensive end role in their 3-4, however, Liuget has used his strength and squatty frame (6-2, 300) to help control the line of scrimmage. Neither Liuget nor Goldman will ever compete for gaudy sack totals but their frame, strength and versatility make them key front line personnel.

With the hiring of John Fox (and Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator) the Bears will be switching to the 3-4 defense for the first time in, as far as I can tell, nearly 30 years. The signings of Pernell McPhee, Ray McDonald, and Mason Foster each filled a respective hole in the new scheme, but one position was largely ignored in free agency: nose tackle.

Will Sutton is currently listed as the starter, but he was drafted to play in a 4-3 and doesn't look like a fit. Jay Ratliff was one of the best NTs in the league a few years ago in Dallas, but that was a one-gap system that traded size for penetration. He's not big enough to start at nose here, but he fits as the starting five technique in Fangio's scheme.

Enter Eddie Goldman, a mountain of a man that immediately improves the Bears' league-worst run defense. Passing on Danny Shelton in the first round was painful, but having the choice between Goldman and Jordan Phillips in the 2nd sure helps.

Next up, @Soda and the New York Giants.

 

[Soda]

With the 40th pick in the 2015 RCF NFL Mock Draft,

the New York Giants select.....

Eli Harold, OLB/DE, Virginia

• 6'3" HEIGHT
• 33" ARM LENGTH
• 247 LBS.WEIGHT
• 9 3/8" HANDS

I, again, fought myself on which direction to go here. Scherff had me thinking defense was the best route, but which part? The Giants need help in the secondary and need a plan at linebacker/defensive line... Ya, they need defensive help everywhere. I chose Harold, which is a risk for this team as he's probably best projected as an OLB in the 3/4. In New York's 4/3, Harold will have to find a home; either gain some weight and put his hand in the dirt, or get acquainted with the demands of their OLB spot... While a DT was in consideration, I think with some guidance from Coughlin's system (and JPP), Harold can continue the lineage of explosive pass rushing that helped the Coughlin/Reese guided Giants win Super Bowls.

OVERVIEW

2014: Second-team All-ACC. Led team with 14.5 tackles for loss.
2013: Started all 12 games at defensive end. Led team with 15.0 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. 2012: Played in all 12 games, 1 start. High school: No. 1 overall player in Virginia by Rivals.com. No. 5 defensive end nationally by Rivals.com. Also played QB, RB, WR and accounted for 20 TDs in a Wildcat offense.


PRO DAY RESULTS

Vertical jump: 34 1/2 inches
Bench press: 24 reps

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Angular with muscular arms and surprising strength. Rushed with hand in ground and standing up. Fires out of stance with forward lean, gaining ground quickly with his first two steps. Edge rusher who torques upper body around edge, giving tackles limited area to punch. Sinks hips, dips shoulder and trims the edge when he gains advantage around corner. Also has efficient, quick inside move to pressure quarterback. Memorable closing burst. Impressive, accurate hand usage with little wasted motion as pass rusher and uses hands to snatch and shed against run. Potential to be outstanding edge-setter against tight ends. Skinny and slippery through creases on twists and B-gap blitzes. Changed direction easily and will pursue like a wild man in space.

WEAKNESSES
Thin waist and lower body lacks mass. Shredded body -- and might struggle to add more good weight. Play strength is below average as pass rusher. Can be jostled and redirected by a quality punch. Has to work overtime to disengage from tackles with strong hands. Needs to get a little better at keeping offensive linemen off of him. Instincts below average. Gets to many more plays than he is converting. Will need to improve feel for the outside-linebacker spot and become a more consistent finisher. Needs more experience in space and in coverage.

NFL COMPARISON
Olivier Vernon

BOTTOM LINE
Explosive, leggy outside linebacker who has surprising strength at the point of attack, and the hands and length to become an outstanding edge-setter. Harold's burst upfield to threaten the edge is pro caliber and his ability to bend the corner at a 45-degree angle creates potential for him to become a quality pass rusher from either outside linebacker spot in a 3-4.

@Phills14 is on the clock with the St. Louis Rams

 

[Phills14]

With the 41st pick in the 2015 RCF Mock Draft, the St Louis Rams select

Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut
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• 6'1"HEIGHT
• 32"ARM LENGTH
• 199LBS.WEIGHT
• 10"HANDS

OVERVIEW
Missed final five games of 2014 with shoulder surgery. Played in started in 7 games before surgery. In 2013, converted to cornerback from safety and started all 12 games finishing with three interceptions. Started 12 games at safety in 2012. Played basketball and football in high school.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Extremely smart and instinctive on the field. Shows above-average anticipation of routes. Is able to sniff out rub routes and works to avoid them. Flashes recovery speed downfield and gets head around to find ball and make a play on it. Uses instincts and adequate closing burst to disrupt the catch. Generally reliable tackler. Team captain and leader on the field and in the locker room. Scouts say he's willing to play hurt and inspires his teammates.

WEAKNESSES
Plays with high center of gravity. Has difficulty gearing down quickly and changing directions. Doesn't always play with feet under him. Will lose balance and footing too often. Not a quick-twitch athlete. Feet show noticeable stall before firing forward out of backpedal. Willing to tackle but not a physical player. Suffered season-ending shoulder injury in seventh game of 2014 season.

SOURCES TELL US
"High-character player with the vision and instincts you want from an NFL cornerback. I'm not sure I like him in man coverage but there is a place for him in our league. Really nice young man who you cheer for." -- NFC North scout

NFL COMPARISON
Blidi Wreh-Wilson

BOTTOM LINE
Instinctive cornerback with good size and adequate speed. Has the ball skills and anticipation needed for the position. Jones' balance and overall athleticism could be a concern in man coverage and his season-ending shoulder injury will need to be examined. He would be an interesting free safety prospect with his instincts, but might lack the physicality for the position.

Why Jones: He's an athletic freak. He went to the combine and set a world record in the broad jump (12'3), ran a 4.36 40 and had a 44.5 vertical (only .5 inches short of the combine record this year). However; he's not just a work out wonder. His play on the field had scouts heads already turned. The numbers at the combined had them do a triple check on him. St Louis' D line and pass rushers are already crazy good so adding more play makers in the secondary could be terrifying for opposing O Coordinators. The Rams desperately need OL help but the value simply wasn't there at this pick.

The Atlanta Falcons and @jlegg21 are up.

 

[jlegg21]

With the 42nd pick in the 2015 RCF NFL Mock Draft... the ATLANTA FALCONS select...

P.J. Williams, DB, Florida St

Measurables
6'0 194
Arm Length: 31"
Hands: 8 5/8"


OVERVIEW
In 2014, selected second-team All-ACC with 11 passes defensed, but also allowed five touchdown passes. Selected honorable mention All-ACC in 2013 and was the Defensive MVP of the BCS National Championship Game against Auburn. Key contributor during 27-1 run for Seminoles over last two seasons. Played in all 14 games as a freshman in 2012. Was Vanguard High School's (Ocala, Fla.) first ever Under Armour All-American. Recently starred in viral video where he cleared a box jump that was estimated to be nearly 60 inches high.


PRO DAY RESULTS

40-yard dash: 4.45 seconds
Vertical jump: 41 inches
Broad jump: 11 feet, 3 inches

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Possesses desired height, weight and speed. Able to face up and handle business from press coverage all game long. Bump-and-run specialist. Length and strength to put a receiver into detour mode off the jam. Waits to open hips up until receiver has committed to his release. Able to turn, run and close. Has feel to stay wired on inside or outside releases. Able to get on top of vertical routes and smother. Can carry speed down the field. Outstanding timing and ball skills to knock throw away. Instinctive and aware, extending outside of his area to make plays. Sure tackler in open field with second gear to explode into ball carriers.

WEAKNESSES
Physical down the field and could take time to acclimate to NFL illegal-contact rules. Stays on high-side down the field, opening himself to easy comebacks. Appears to lose some interest when asked to cover in zone. Won't be able to consistently jam savvy NFL receivers off the line. Motor runs hot and cold. Shows up ready when stakes are high, but puts it in cruise control and play looks less motivated against lesser opponents. Inconsistent to step downhill and attack the run.

SOURCES TELL US
"I think his best position will end up being safety. He's strong enough as a tackler to make the move and his cover skills are what most teams are looking for from safeties now. He would be the second safety off the board if you project him there." - NFC general manager

NFL COMPARISON
Stephon Gilmore

BOTTOM LINE
Cover cornerback with the talent to play on an island, and the swagger to regroup and forget when beaten. Williams can cover outside or from the slot, and has potential to come in and start right away for an aggressive man-cover defense. With consistency of effort, Williams could become the best cornerback to come out of this draft.

Highlights


The Legendary Box Jump Video


My 2 Cents

New HC Dan Quinn gets a talented, physical, aggressive DB with a high ceiling, a hallmark of his Seattle defenses. Also fills a position of great need for a defense that finished dead last against the pass last year.

@ajz20 and the Brownies are on the clock...

 

[Otsego Mar]

@ajz20 hurry up shlomo

 

[ajz20]

with the 43rd pick the Browns select OLB Shaq Thompson
Still need another edge rusher with Mingo being so so opposite Kruger.
I know some may think he could play safety. But the Browns brought him in for a visit and think he can play OLB and be a force opposite Kruger.

Scout’s Take: Versatile athlete that has played on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. There are teams that are talking about playing him at safety, but I feel like his best position is at linebacker. Stays active with his feet. Playing speed is outstanding. Plays with a burst and range. When he is on the move he can be difficult to block.


STRENGTHS
Unmatched diversity in this year's draft. Played outside and inside as a linebacker and took snaps at safety against Stanford. Gained 456 yards rushing, averaging 7.5 yards per carry. Long, with athleticism and movement of running back playing linebacker. Like a magnet to the ball while pursuing in space. Second gear to finish the chase. Wins over top of second-level linemen. Can sink and search for cutback lanes as back-side defender against stretch plays. Glides laterally from gap to gap when playing inside. Reads the quarterback's eyes and shades the throwing lane as zone defender. Transitions easily from pursuit to coverage against play-action. Can cover running backs out of backfield. Instinctive with plus vision and twitch to make the big play. Scored four defensive touchdowns and forced three fumbles in 2014. Frequently attempts to strip ball. Fluid enough in space that safety could be a position consideration for the right team. Can be used as emergency No. 3 running back on game day. Had 19 tackles on special teams over last two seasons in kick and punt coverage. Football intelligence to process offensive and defensive playbooks. Strong work ethic and team-oriented player.
Long, twitchy athlete with outstanding range to become a highly restrictive defender. Able to make plays well outside of his area against both the run and pass. With his big-play potential, Thompson could become a unique chess piece in the hands of the right defensive coordinator.
Thompson predominately starred at outside linebacker for the Huskies but was recognized with the Paul Hornung Trophy as the nation's most versatile player in 2014 after the junior rushed for 456 yards on just 61 carries (7.5 per rush average) during the regular season. Thompson's natural running skills warrant consideration at the next level, but Thompson was every bit as productive at linebacker, scoring four defensive touchdowns for the Huskies in 2014 alone.
Regardless of where he lined up for the Huskies, Thompson's athleticism and instincts on the football field stood out. He's a fluid, balanced athlete who changes directions easily and accelerates smoothly. As a defender, he locates the ball quickly, is poised in coverage and is a reliable tackler.

Thompson's talent is undeniable. There is, however, some question as to where he fits best in the NFL. Physically, he appears best suited to the weakside linebacker role in a predominately 4-3 scheme

 

[Otsego Mar]

@MoFlo and the N'erlinz Saints are on thr clock......