
NFL Mock Draft 2015: Team-by-Team Predictions for Rounds 2 and 3
The first round of the 2015 NFL draft wasn't quite as chaotic as many expected, but it was certainly surprising in many ways, as several highly touted prospects are still available entering Day 2.
While elite players often come out of the first round, winning franchises are often built in the second and third rounds through the cultivation of overlooked gems. There is no doubt that there are more question marks surrounding prospects at this juncture, but there are still potential stars to be had.
With Friday's second and third rounds looming, here is a full Day 2 mock draft along with a closer look at some of the most intriguing players remaining on the board.
Day 1 Results
Day 2 Mock Draft
| 33. | Tennessee Titans | Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Missouri |
| 34. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Landon Collins, S, Alabama |
| 35. | Oakland Raiders | Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon |
| 36. | Jacksonville Jaguars | Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana |
| 37. | New York Jets | Randy Gregory, OLB, Nebraska |
| 38. | Washington Redskins | Eric Rowe, CB, Utah |
| 39. | Chicago Bears | Eric Kendricks, ILB, UCLA |
| 40. | New York Giants | Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA |
| 41. | St. Louis Rams | Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State |
| 42. | Atlanta Falcons | La'el Collins, OL, LSU |
| 43. | Cleveland Browns | Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State |
| 44. | New Orleans Saints | Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia |
| 45. | Minnesota Vikings | Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi State |
| 46. | San Francisco 49ers | Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami (Fla.) |
| 47. | Miami Dolphins | Jalen Collins, CB, LSU |
| 48. | San Diego Chargers | Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State |
| 49. | Kansas City Chiefs | Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn |
| 50. | Buffalo Bills | Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State |
| 51. | Houston Texans | Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor |
| 52. | Philadelphia Eagles | Ronald Darby, CB, Florida State |
| 53. | Cincinnati Bengals | Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State |
| 54. | Detroit Lions | T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh |
| 55. | Arizona Cardinals | Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Louisville |
| 56. | Pittsburgh Steelers | D'Joun Smith, CB, Florida Atlantic |
| 57. | Carolina Panthers | Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State |
| 58. | Baltimore Ravens | Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota |
| 59. | Denver Broncos | Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma |
| 60. | Dallas Cowboys | Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU |
| 61. | Indianapolis Colts | Mario Edwards Jr., DE, Florida State |
| 62. | Green Bay Packers | Paul Dawson, ILB, TCU |
| 63. | Seattle Seahawks | Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon |
| 64. | New England Patriots | A.J. Cann, OG, South Carolina |
Top Players to Watch on Day 2
Randy Gregory
| 65. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tre' Jackson, OG, Florida State |
| 66. | Tennessee Titans | P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State |
| 67. | Jacksonville Jaguars | Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan |
| 68. | Oakland Raiders | Nate Orchard, DE, Utah |
| 69. | Washington Redskins | Carl Davis, DT, Iowa |
| 70. | New York Jets | Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA |
| 71. | Chicago Bears | Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (Ohio) |
| 72. | St. Louis Rams | Ali Marpet, OG, Hobart |
| 73. | Atlanta Falcons | Clive Walford, TE, Miami (Fla.) |
| 74. | New York Giants | Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State |
| 75. | New Orleans Saints | Chris Conley, WR, Georgia |
| 76. | Minnesota Vikings | Josh Shaw, CB, USC |
| 77. | Cleveland Browns | Garrett Grayson, QB, Colorado State |
| 78. | New Orleans Saints (from MIA) | Jeff Heuerman, TE, Ohio State |
| 79. | San Francisco 49ers | Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State |
| 80. | Kansas City Chiefs | Daryl Williams, OT, Oklahoma |
| 81. | Buffalo Bills | Jaquiski Tartt, S, Samford |
| 82. | Houston Texans | Tre McBride, WR, William & Mary |
| 83. | San Diego Chargers | Mitch Morse, OG, Missouri |
| 84. | Philadelphia Eagles | Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson |
| 85. | Cincinnati Bengals | Xavier Cooper, DT, Washington State |
| 86. | Arizona Cardinals | Duke Johnson, RB, Miami (Fla.) |
| 87. | Pittsburgh Steelers | Adrian Amos, S, Penn State |
| 88. | Detroit Lions | Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska |
| 89. | Carolina Panthers | Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State |
| 90. | Baltimore Ravens | T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama |
| 91. | Dallas Cowboys | Alex Carter, CB, Stanford |
| 92. | Denver Broncos | Ty Sambrailo, OT, Colorado State |
| 93. | Indianapolis Colts | Hau'oli Kikaha, OLB, Washington |
| 94. | Green Bay Packers | Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State |
| 95. | Seattle Seahawks | Henry Anderson, DE, Stanford |
| 96. | New England Patriots | Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland |
| 97. | New England Patriots | David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa |
| 98. | Kansas City Chiefs | Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State |
| 99. | Cincinnati Bengals | Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon |
Nebraska linebacker Randy Gregory was once considered a possible top-five pick and likely top-10 selection, but after testing positive for marijuana at the NFL Scouting Combine, he is there for the taking with one round in the books.
There is no question that there is a certain amount of risk involved with Gregory from an off-field perspective, but he is supremely skilled on the field and could turn out to be the best pass-rusher in this class.
Every team in the NFL could use a player of his ilk, which is why it is difficult to imagine him lasting beyond the first several picks of the second round. According to Bleacher Report's Dan Pompei, the feeling is starting to emerge that Gregory is worth taking a chance on outside the first round:
One team that could be an excellent fit is the New York Jets. They have a need at outside linebacker, and they already boast a dominant defensive line after selecting USC's Leonard Williams in the first round to go along with Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson.
Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post reports that Gang Green showed heavy interest in Gregory during the lead-up to the draft:
New York didn't hesitate to go with the best player available in the first round, and it would likely be doing the same if it takes Gregory in the second.
Landing a sack artist like Gregory at No. 37 would be a major coup for the Jets, and it is something they should seriously consider if he is available.
Dorial Green-Beckham
"Randy Gregory tells me he has spoken to both the Jets and Giants, but the Jets have shown much more interest: "They've talked to me a lot."
— Bart Hubbuch (@BartHubbuch) April 29, 2015"
The first round of the 2015 NFL draft was littered with wide receivers, but Dorial Green-Beckham is one pass-catcher who slipped through the cracks. The former Missouri star has the skill set to be a Pro Bowler, but there are questions regarding his character.
DGB was dismissed from Mizzou due to an off-field incident, and he also hasn't played in a game since 2013, which means he may have to work through some rust before becoming a big-time contributor.
Even so, he is a physical specimen at 6'5" and 237 pounds, with speed to boot, which means some team will likely take a chance on him in the early portion of the second round. NFL.com draft analyst Bucky Brooks thinks that Green-Beckham will be worth the risk, according to Joe Fann of 49ers.com:
"I think Dorial Green-Beckham can be an outstanding player. In having a chance to go to his pro day and talk to his parents, I believe the kid is going to turn it around. He's certainly a talent that's worthy of going in the first round. But, I do understand the hesitancy in taking a chance on a guy who's had some issues in his background, particularly in today's climate. I think if you take a chance on DGB and you hit, you're talking about a Plaxico Burress-type playmaker that will make a huge impact.
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Many teams picking at the start of the second round could use a wide receiver, including the Tennessee Titans at No. 33.
ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky notes that the Titans won't allow character-related questions to prevent them from taking DGB if they like him as a player:
Tennessee has some talent at wideout with Kendall Wright, Justin Hunter and Hakeem Nicks, but none of them are go-to guys. First-round pick Marcus Mariota will need a dominant receiver he can count on, and Green-Beckham could become that guy.
Tennessee needs to put Mariota in position to succeed, and drafting DGB would help significantly in that regard.
Landon Collins
Early in the draft process, it was widely accepted that Alabama's Landon Collins was the No. 1 safety in the class. But he enters Day 2 without knowing what team he will play for in 2015.
The Green Bay Packers opted to take Arizona State safety Damarious Randall over Collins, and every other team with a need at safety decided to pass on the former Crimson Tide standout as well.
It can be argued that Collins is a bit one-dimensional in that he excels as a run defender more so than he does in coverage, but Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage believes Collins can do it all:
Even if Collins acts primarily as an extra guy in the box, though, that is an extremely valuable role in many defenses. Also, he proved at Alabama that he is a true leader, which is an intangible that shouldn't be understated.
Teams will be more likely to address the safety position and overlook Collins' shortcomings in the second round, so he figures to be among the first players selected on Day 2. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a team to watch, as they traded safety Dashon Goldson to the Washington Redskins.
The Bucs already got an immediate starter in the first round when they took quarterback Jameis Winston, and they'll get another in the second if they go with Collins at No. 34.
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