2015 Mock Draft: Predictions for Rounds 2 and 3

Cody SwartzMay 1, 2015

The first day of the 2015 NFL draft was anything but what was expected. The blockbuster Marcus Mariota trade never happened. In fact, there wasn’t a trade at all until the 15th selection.

Jameis Winston was always seen as the consensus first overall pick, and that’s exactly what went down. Perhaps the biggest surprise was seeing two running backs go in the first round (actually, the first half of the first round), breaking the conventional running back trend—but, then again, many expected that to happen.

Will Day 2 feature many more trades, or will it be fairly predictable? Here’s a shot at guessing what these teams will do in Rounds 2 and 3.

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33. Tennessee Titans: WR Dorial Green-Beckham

The Tennessee Titans get a big-play wide receiver for their new franchise quarterback, and if Dorial Green-Beckham can stay out of trouble, this is an absolute steal of a draft pick.

34. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OT Jake Fisher

Getting a franchise left tackle is a must, considering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be tied to quarterback Jameis Winston now. Fisher may start at guard, but it’s hopeful that he becomes the future blindside protector.

35. Oakland Raiders: DE Randy Gregory

Adding Randy Gregory to a front seven that already includes Khalil Mack will make life difficult for veteran quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Peyton Manning.

36. Jacksonville Jaguars: RB Ameer Abdullah

Jacksonville addressed its defense in the first round, but head coach Gus Bradley needs to get Blake Bortles a better running game than the 21st-ranked attack from a year ago.

37. New York Jets: WR Devin Smith

Devin Smith is a downfield vertical threat for quarterback Geno Smith, and all of a sudden, the New York Jets have three solid receivers in Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker and Devin Smith.

38. Washington Redskins: S Landon Collins

Solidifying RGIII’s offensive line was a good Round 1 move, and the Washington Redskins are in a great position to add a first-round defensive talent with the 38th overall pick.

39. Chicago Bears: QB Bryce Petty

There’s no way the Chicago Bears want to go into 2016 with Jay Cutler as their quarterback. They don’t even want him around in 2015. So grabbing Baylor’s Bryce Petty in Round 2 is a no-brainer, and there’s a chance he’s even starting by the end of next season.

40. New York Giants: DT Mario Edwards

Adding youth to the defensive line should be a must for the New York Giants, especially with Jason Pierre-Paul possibly set to leave in free agency after 2015.

41. St. Louis Rams: OT T.J. Clemmings

No team needs an offensive line upgrade more than the St. Louis Rams do. Jake Long and Scott Wells won’t be back in 2015, and last year’s first-round pick, Greg Robinson, may be stretched as a left tackle for Nick Foles. T.J. Clemmings will provide camp competition and can at least start at one of the positions.

42. Atlanta Falcons: TE Maxx Williams

In his five years with the Atlanta Falcons, Tony Gonzalez averaged 82 receptions, 837 yards and seven touchdowns, making the Pro Bowl four times. So last year’s production from Levine Toilolo (31 catches, 238 yards and two scores) won’t cut it. Maxx Williams is the best tight end in this draft class, and he should be a Week 1 starter.

43. Cleveland Browns: WR Rashad Greene

In spending their two first-round picks on offensive and defensive linemen, the Cleveland Browns have to address the receiver position on Day 2. Josh Gordon is suspended for 2015, and veterans like Dwayne Bowe and Brian Hartline aren’t enough to provide Johnny Football with adequate weapons.

44. New Orleans Saints: CB Jalen Collins

The New Orleans Saints can be thankful for Jalen Collins’ marijuana issues, because they get a first-round talent falling to them in the middle of Round 2. Collins has elite NFL size and will need to match up against Julio Jones, Kelvin Benjamin and Mike Evans six times every year.

45. Minnesota Vikings: ILB Paul Dawson

Paul Dawson didn’t test particularly well at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he’s a tackling machine who will patrol the middle of the field for the Minnesota Vikings.

46. San Francisco 49ers: CB P.J. Williams

After losing Chris Culliver and Perrish Cox this offseason, the San Francisco 49ers need a young cornerback who can start in 2015. P.J. Williams is a first-round talent who fell due to a DUI arrest; he has good size for a corner and a ridiculous vertical leap.

47. Miami Dolphins: ILB Eric Kendricks

Mychal Kendricks’ younger brother Eric is said to be virtually a clone of Mychal, according to NJ Advance Media's Mark Eckel. This Kendricks is undersized but has the speed to stick with slot receivers and tight ends.

48. San Diego Chargers: G A.J. Cann

Since the San Diego Chargers are going to keep All-Pro quarterback Philip Rivers, it may be a good idea to get him more protection up front. ProFootballFocus rated this unit as a bottom-10 pass-blocking unit in 2014; guard A.J. Cann is a value pick while fulfilling a need.

49. Kansas City Chiefs: CB Ronald Darby

Head coach Andy Reid knows the value of a good corner. In Philadelphia, he had Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, Lito Sheppard, Sheldon Brown and Asante Samuel. Sean Smith is a fine starter on one side, and Ronald Darby can push for the spot opposite Smith.

50. Buffalo Bills: G Ali Marpet

Not having a first-round pick puts the Buffalo Bills in a difficult situation. The offseason trade for LeSean McCoy gives head coach Rex Ryan a top-tier running game, and taking a chance on Hobart’s Ali Marpet, a freakish athlete from a smaller Division III school, could pay dividends.

51. Houston Texans: RB Tevin Coleman

Arian Foster won’t play forever, and he’s entering his age-29 season. Adding a talent like Tevin Coleman will give Houston a two-headed running back duo in 2015 and a future franchise back in ensuing seasons.

52. Philadelphia Eagles: CB/S Eric Rowe

Chip Kelly’s affinity for Eric Rowe is no secret; the Philadelphia Eagles like safeties who can cover, and Rowe is that player. He’s also tall, long and a great athlete who may start in Week 1 opposite Malcolm Jenkins.

53. Cincinnati Bengals: DT Jordan Phillips

The Cincinnati Bengals were last in the NFL in sacks last year, and while Jordan Phillips is more of a traditional nose tackle than a 4-3 guy, he can occupy multiple blockers and make life easier for Geno Atkins.

54. Detroit Lions: DE Preston Smith

An edge-rusher like Preston Smith won’t directly replace Ndamukong Suh (or Nick Fairley), but he does help—and he and Ezekiel Ansah give the Detroit Lions a good defensive end duo.

55. Arizona Cardinals: RB T.J. Yeldon

T.J. Yeldon can be that power running back to help take the pressure off Carson Palmer and a rushing offense that ranked 32nd in the league last season.

56. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB/S Quinten Rollins

The Pittsburgh Steelers bypassed their secondary in Round 1 to take a good front-seven player in Alvin Dupree, but they can’t possibly ignore that position again. Quinten Rollins is a corner-safety hybrid like Tyrann Mathieu who should start somewhere in the defensive backfield in 2015.

57. Carolina Panthers: OT Donovan Smith

Adding a left tackle to protect Cam Newton is a must, and Penn State’s Donovan Smith is a freakishly large man with long arms who can contribute at tackle and guard.

58. Baltimore Ravens: RB David Cobb

Justin Forsett was re-signed to a three-year deal in the offseason, but he’s not a long-term answer. Minnesota’s David Cobb is a tough man to bring down and can handle a workload in the backfield.

59. Denver Broncos: WR/TE Devin Funchess

The Denver Broncos lost Julius Thomas in the offseason and may lose Demaryius Thomas next year, so getting a big player like Devin Funchess does give Peyton Manning a huge target.

60. Dallas Cowboys: DE Owa Odighizuwa

The Dallas Cowboys would be wise to pick the best defensive lineman available, and UCLA’s Owa Odighizuwa is a first-round talent who would hopefully start at defensive end.

61. Indianapolis Colts: DT/DE Michael Bennett

The Indianapolis Colts curiously selected a wide receiver in the first round, and Michael Bennett is a good Round 2 option as a defensive lineman who can play both end and tackle.

62. Green Bay Packers: ILB Denzel Perryman

Grabbing Denzel Perryman at the end of Round 2 would make sense for Green Bay, considering the offseason release of A.J. Hawk and the fact that the organization had to shuffle outside linebacker Clay Matthews to the inside.

63. Seattle Seahawks: DT Eddie Goldman

The rich get richer, as Florida State’s Eddie Goldman falls to the Seattle Seahawks at the end of Round 2. Goldman is a huge player who would be part of the defensive line rotation in 2015.

64. New England Patriots: WR Jaelen Strong

The New England Patriots have a way of turning anyone into a good slot receiver, but head coach Bill Belichick needs to draft a big target for Tom Brady. Jaelen Strong has fallen down some draft boards as of late, but he’s a similar player to Anquan Boldin and can help move the chains.

65. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DE Lorenzo Mauldin

66. Tennessee Titans: OT Ty Sambrailo

67. Jacksonville Jaguars: G Tre’ Jackson

68. Oakland Raiders: DE Trey Flowers

69. Washington Redskins: DE/OLB Eli Harold

70. New York Jets: QB Brett Hundley

71. Chicago Bears: CB D’Joun Smith

72. St. Louis Rams: QB Sean Mannion

73. Atlanta Falcons: C Hroniss Grasu

74. New York Giants: RB Duke Johnson

75. New Orleans Saints: WR Sammie Coates

76. Minnesota Vikings: OT Rob Havenstein