2012 NFL Mock Draft: What Will the Philadelphia Eagles Do at No. 15 Overall?

Tony Santorsa Senior Writer IIApril 25, 2012

OXFORD, MS - NOVEMBER 19: Barry Brunetti #11 of the Ole Miss Rebels scrambles with the ball against Michael Brockers #90 of the LSU Tigers on November 19, 2011 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

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The 2011 season was quite disappointing for the Philadelphia Eagles as they finished with a mediocre 8-8 record and failed to make the playoffs—despite being known as the "Dream Team."

However, there is some good news for the Eagles—they're an incredibly talented team and have only a few minor holes that need to be touched up.

With that being said, the Eagles hold the No. 15 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft and could go in several different directions with the pick.

Earlier this week, I released my final seven-round mock draft and today we're going to take a look at whom I have going to Philly at No. 15.

No. 15: Michael Brockers, LSU, DT

Heading into the draft this Thursday, I currently have Michael Brockers as the No. 2-rated defensive lineman. He should be quite the addition for the Eagles, as they could use some help starting alongside Cullen Jenkins.

Brockers has elite size at 6'6" and 306 lbs. Overall, Brockers is a pretty athletic defensive lineman as he can play both the 3- and the 5-techniques.

While at LSU, Brockers displayed his skills of being very difficult to block as he's such an overwhelming force and almost impossible to blow off of the line.

The most impressive trait to Brockers' game is that he anticipates plays and is such a playmaker—which is something that I believe will translate well into the NFL.

All in all, this is a pretty safe yet solid selection for the Eagles, and I could definitely see Brockers making a productive impact in 2012 with Philadelphia.

Tony Santorsa's 2012 NFL Mock Draft:

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck

2. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne

6. St. Louis Rams: Fletcher Cox

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Melvin Ingram

8. Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill

9. Carolina Panthers: Justin Blackmon

10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd

11. Kansas City Chiefs: David DeCastro