2015 NFL Mock Draft: Pass Rushers Abound
By Luke Sims
Dec 6, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Shane Ray (56) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims (6) during the second quarter of the 2014 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. The play caused Ray to be ejected from the game for targeting. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
9. New York Giants
Missouri. Shane Ray. 9. player. 31. Being the fourth pass rusher taken doesn’t mean that Ray is going to be a poor player. Ray is talented and he has collegiate production to boot. The Giants may have another star to add to their defensive line. They forego offensive line help here, with help waiting in later rounds.. Defensive End
10. St. Louis Rams
51. Nick Foles is priority number one going forward and giving him better protection is critical to his success. St. Louis fans have seen their seasons over too often due to QB injury during the Sam Bradford era. Scherff ensures that doesn’t happen during the Foles regime.. Offensive Tackle. Iowa. Brandon Scherff. 10. player
11. Minnesota Vikings
Trae Waynes. 11. player. 60. Give the Vikings another top flight cornerback and their secondary will keep games close. Teddy Bridgewater may need some receiver help, but the draft is deep there.. Cornerback. Michigan State
12. Cleveland Browns
53. The Browns may not have a quarterback to get the ball to Parker, but he promises to be one of those talents who can make any quarterback look specal.. Wide Receiver. Louisville. DeVante Parker. 12. player
13. New Orleans Saints
15. The New Orleans Saints have a closing Super Bowl window and if they want to put together another shot at the title they will need a talented (and big) defensive end.. Defensive End. Oregon. Arik Armstead. 13. player
14. Miami Dolphins
59. The linebacker corps gets an upgrade to match the Ndamukong Suh signing on the defensive line. The Dolphins could be quite scary with another big piece added to their defense.. Linebacker. UCLA. Eric Kendricks. 14. player
15. San Francisco 49ers
Washington. Danny Shelton. 15. player. 42. It’s amazing to think that Danny Shelton could “slip” to 15 overall with his impressive abilities. He’s an excellent defensive tackle and deserves higher consideration. The 49ers come away happy with him here.. Defensive Tackle
16. Houston Texans
Running Back. Georgia. Todd Gurley. 16. player. 10. Yes, Arian Foster is still on the roster. Yes, the Texans may need receiver help for their less than inspiring QB group. Foster is getting near 30, however, and while he’s one of the game’s greats, bringing in a back of the future who is as talented as Gurley can only help the offense and will help Foster’s legs stay fresher for longer.
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