Updated 2015 Colts Mock Draft

[Manning1887]

Disappointing start to the season, however (after calming down), there is a definitive silver lining to the season. We lost our first two games to playoff teams by one score despite zero pass rush and an erratic offense. Nowhere to go but up moving forward, we can only play better. 

 

Needless to say, we are still a playoff team and should still win 10 to 11 games. Now, my updated mock draft. 

 

1.) Shane Ray DE/OLB Missouri  6'3" 245lbs

A junior who is off to a strong start with 5 sacks in 3 games. He is coming off a solid sophomore campaign where he had 4.5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss despite playing behind Kony Ealy and Michael Sam. May see his stock skyrocket as the season progresses. 

 

2.) Cody Prewitt S Mississippi  6'2" 220 lbs

We all know the safety position needs to be upgraded. After two games our safety play has left much to be desired. It is a compliment to say that Laron Landry's coverage skills are subpar. Combine that with all of his missed tackles and the average play from Adams and you have a real achilles heel for the D. Prewitt's stock may rise into first round consideration as the season wears on as he is coming off a 6 interception campaign in the best conference in football, the SEC, last season.

 

3.) Henry Anderson DE Stanford 6'6" 295 lbs

There was chatter before the season about Cory Redding possibly retiring after the season. Anderson at the very least represents an upgrade over RJF. Anderson provides length and athleticism on the defensive line. He should provide more of a pass rush from the line.

 

4.) Antwan Goodley WR Baylor 5'11" 220 lbs

I realize that most of you probably think WR is the one position we don't need, and you are partially correct. However, Nicks and Wayne are in the last year of their deals, Moncrief is unproven (ton of potential), Rogers is inconsistent, and Whalen is slow. Goodley had 71 catches for 1,339 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He has also reportedly been clocked at 4.39 in the 40. He would be an explosive addition to the return game as well give us a versatile WR in the Percy Harvin mold. He may see his stock improve drastically by season's end. I am surprised I haven't seen him mentioned more often. 

 

[PrincetonTiger]

Interesting

[GoColts00]

Cody Prewitt is the Safety to get in this draft. He will go 1st Rd. Landon Collins gets the hype which is fine with me as long Prewitt is available for us near the bottom of the 1st Rd.

 

I like Henry Andersen, but i think Montori Hughes can take Redding's spot when he retires. 

 

There is an OLB from Texas State by the name of Michael Orakpo ( yes, Brian's younger brother) and he is just as much a "Freak" as Brian. Texas State will be playing Illinois this Sat 9/20/14 so I will get to see him play. The HC of Texas State has moved him to ILB this year b/c he believes it's Mike's natural position.

 

Personally, i would like the Colts to have a change-of-pace RB.  LeSean McCoy is great, but Sproles brings a different dynamic as evidenced by Monday night!!  Bradshaw/T-Rich can both be good, but i would like to see what Corey Grant, Auburn, could bring.

[PrincetonTiger]

I am a big fan of Bud Dupree or Za'Darius Smith as a rush option

[cm43sports]

Cody Prewitt is the Safety to get in this draft. He will go 1st Rd. Landon Collins gets the hype which is fine with me as long Prewitt is available for us near the bottom of the 1st Rd.

 

I like Henry Andersen, but i think Montori Hughes can take Redding's spot when he retires. 

 

There is an OLB from Texas State by the name of Michael Orakpo ( yes, Brian's younger brother) and he is just as much a "Freak" as Brian. Texas State will be playing Illinois this Sat 9/20/14 so I will get to see him play. The HC of Texas State has moved him to ILB this year b/c he believes it's Mike's natural position.

 

Personally, i would like the Colts to have a change-of-pace RB.  LeSean McCoy is great, but Sproles brings a different dynamic as evidenced by Monday night!!  Bradshaw/T-Rich can both be good, but i would like to see what Corey Grant, Auburn, could bring.

I'd love to see a compare/contrast article or summary between Collins and Prewitt. I think it would be beneficial to grab a 3-4 defensive lineman in free agency. Marcell Darius, assuming he grows up a little, would be a great fit in the Colt's scheme. I'd take a late round flier on Barry Sanders Jr as a change of pace back.

[Dark Superman]

Nice mock. I hope we go dense for the first 4-5 rounds.

[coltsfanatic24]

I like Prewitt but he will go in the 1st round. I would rather sign an experienced OLB then have to just rely on a rookie

 

FA cuts: This will free up 30 mill in cap space. Landry and Jackson the year after.

 

Mathis

Walden

RJF

Thomas

Toler

 

FA : The rest of the cap for Castonzo, T.Y, and Luck's extensions.

 

Orakpo

 

Draft

 

1. Cody Prewitt, S, Ole Miss

2. Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Loiusville

3. Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut

4. Marcus Murphy, RB, Missouri

[Dark Superman]

I like Prewitt but he will go in the 1st round. I would rather sign an experienced OLB then have to just rely on a rookie

 

FA cuts: This will free up 30 mill in cap space. Landry and Jackson the year after.

 

Mathis

Walden

RJF

Thomas

Toler

 

FA : The rest of the cap for Castonzo, T.Y, and Luck's extensions.

 

Orakpo

 

Draft

 

1. Cody Prewitt, S, Ole Miss

2. Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Loiusville

3. Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut

4. Marcus Murphy, RB, Missouri

Mathis isn't going anywhere. They could cut him now but they decided not to..

[Dark Superman]

I like Prewitt but he will go in the 1st round. I would rather sign an experienced OLB then have to just rely on a rookie

 

FA cuts: This will free up 30 mill in cap space. Landry and Jackson the year after.

 

Mathis

Walden

RJF

Thomas

Toler

 

FA : The rest of the cap for Castonzo, T.Y, and Luck's extensions.

 

Orakpo

 

Draft

 

1. Cody Prewitt, S, Ole Miss

2. Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Loiusville

3. Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut

4. Marcus Murphy, RB, Missouri

Sums up Grigson's free agent signings in 13' as being a bust..

[cm43sports]

Sums up Grigson's free agent signings in 13' as being a bust..

I think Grigson's plan was to sign stopgap players while he looked for long-term answers. He didn't necessarily swing for the fences but rather he hit reliable singles. None of those players were supposed to be here for more than a few years as he found better solutions.

[Dark Superman]

I think Grigson's plan was to sign stopgap players while he looked for long-term answers. He didn't necessarily swing for the fences but rather he hit reliable singles. None of those players were supposed to be here for more than a few years as he found better solutions.

He signed them all to multi year contracts and over paid each and everyone of them.. That to me doesn't sound like a bandaid fix. I think he was trying to hit a home run with each and every signing, since the colts had so many holes to fill.

[cm43sports]

He signed them all to multi year contracts and over paid each and everyone of them.. That to me doesn't sound like a bandaid fix. I think he was trying to hit a home run with each and every signing, since the colts had so many holes to fill.

Almost every deal in free agency results in overpay because you have to outbid everyone else. They might have been bigger, longer and more expensive bandaids but that was because of how many holes there were in the roster. He couldn't replace them all in a year or two so the contracts had to be as they are so he had adequate time to legitimately upgrade those spots and find long-term players for those spots.

[coltsfanatic24]

Mathis isn't going anywhere. They could cut him now but they decided not to..

He'll be 34 next year coming off of an achilles injury, not a good idea to invest that much money into a older player. I would rather sign Orakpo.

[crazycolt1]

I think Grigson's plan was to sign stopgap players while he looked for long-term answers. He didn't necessarily swing for the fences but rather he hit reliable singles. None of those players were supposed to be here for more than a few years as he found better solutions.

So you have talked to him about this?

[akcolt]

He'll be 34 next year coming off of an achilles injury, not a good idea to invest that much money into a older player. I would rather sign Orakpo.

I am with you as much as I hate over paying FA's.  I would get someone that has proven they can get to the QB in the NFL and a rookie if one was sitting there for us

 

. However I do think Mathis has a good chance at being back Rotoworld reports he is only due 7 M and could get short extension.

 

 http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1568/robert-mathis

 

As far as the draft it is early but I would keep an eye on Erik Armstead down in Eugene He quit the bball team to focus totally on football and it looked like it was paying off against Michigan St.  He made nearly every big play they need. That game was competitive until the 4th quarter. Kid is 6'8' 290 athletic freak

[cm43sports]

So you have talked to him about this?

No, I'm simply making educated guesses based upon observations. I'm simply doing the same thing as everyone else except I'm not the type to be overly pessimistic and think everyone is a complete failure because of the fact that we have yet to win a championship within two years of having to blow up the whole team.

[Dark Superman]

He'll be 34 next year coming off of an achilles injury, not a good idea to invest that much money into a older player. I would rather sign Orakpo.

Even with the injury I still expect him to come back in full beast mode.

[GoColts00]

I can see Mathis coming back just as strong as he was last season. i think he wil play out his contract. That said, we need an ILB that can run with Sproles, Graham, Gronk, and J. Thomas 'cause we don't have anyone like that yet. We could bring DJax off the field on passing downs and put another Safety on the field to allow Landry to run with players like those, but that's not a long term solution.

 

We need a Safety, and a quick/fast ILB in next year's draft. I think we could get an O-Lineman or D-Lineman from FA.

This is why i like Cody Prewitt and Mike Orakpo so much.

[coltsfanatic24]

Even with the injury I still expect him to come back in full beast mode.

Mathis getting injured again is far greater because he's putting so much work and pressure on his other muscles. I think we've seen the last of Mathis in a Colts uniform.

[Dark Superman]

Mathis getting injured again is far greater because he's putting so much work and pressure on his other muscles. I think we've seen the last of Mathis in a Colts uniform.

I personally think he comes back.

[cm43sports]

I can see Mathis coming back just as strong as he was last season. i think he wil play out his contract. That said, we need an ILB that can run with Sproles, Graham, Gronk, and J. Thomas 'cause we don't have anyone like that yet. We could bring DJax off the field on passing downs and put another Safety on the field to allow Landry to run with players like those, but that's not a long term solution.

 

We need a Safety, and a quick/fast ILB in next year's draft. I think we could get an O-Lineman or D-Lineman from FA.

This is why i like Cody Prewitt and Mike Orakpo so much.

I'm not sure there's a single ILB in the league (with the possible exception of Navarro Bowman pre-injury) that can cover Sproles and tight ends. I think New England had the best game plan by placing a larger corner (Aqib Talib) on those tight ends and playing physically to disrupt them from getting off the line.

[Rhane19]

Mathis getting injured again is far greater because he's putting so much work and pressure on his other muscles. I think we've seen the last of Mathis in a Colts uniform.

 

We have no real pass rush threat with out him... he will at least get another year since he was the pass rush last year

regardless, they won't replace him with an unproven player

[Gavin]

I've also got my eye on Eric Striker, He needs to gain strength and put on 20-25lbs so I really hope he stays in school for his senior year, But this kid has a quick first step and is agile. Also:

 

3-4 Rush Linebackers

Hau'oli Kikaha-Washington

Shane Raye-Missouri(Plays in 4-3 So I will have to see more of him)

Nate Orchard-Utah

Henry Coley-Virginia

Vic Beasley-Clemson

Zach Hodges-Harvard

Alvin Dupree-Kentucky

[Track Guy]

It's way too early to give a mock with much accuracy, but if the draft was today here's about where I'd be thinking:

 

1. Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson

2. Anthony Harris, S, Virginia

3. Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

[cm43sports]

It's way too early to give a mock with much accuracy, but if the draft was today here's about where I'd be thinking:

 

1. Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson

2. Anthony Harris, S, Virginia

3. Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

Its hard to get a good read on Beasley. He does he job well enough to be a top 10 or 15 pick but he only fits as a rush linebacker in a 3-4. He could go anywhere from 5 to 25 and it wouldn't surprise me.

[BProland85]

Here is my updated mock...

 

1- DE Shawn Oakman (Redding is set to retire after this season and RJF is not a difference maker on the DL)

2- OT Jake Fisher (Can make Cherilus expendable after the 2015 season.)

3- OLB Eric Striker (Very undersized so he drops to round 3 but like Mathis is explosive and once he adds muscle he will be his successor)

4- FS Derron Smith (Finally we get a player for the long term at FS)

[Manning1887]

Here is my updated mock...

 

1- DE Shawn Oakman (Redding is set to retire after this season and RJF is not a difference maker on the DL)

2- OT Jake Fisher (Can make Cherilus expendable after the 2015 season.)

3- OLB Eric Striker (Very undersized so he drops to round 3 but like Mathis is explosive and once he adds muscle he will be his successor)

4- FS Derron Smith (Finally we get a player for the long term at FS)

 

Eric Striker is 6'0" and less than 220 lbs. He is not even close to being as big as Mathis, and would likely be a better fit inside as opposed to outside. More than likely, he is a better fit with a 4-3 team. 

 

I like Jake Fisher though. I think his stock will rise as the season progresses. 

[cm43sports]

The problem that's keeping the Colts from becoming the Super Bowl favorite is no longer that we have a bunch of holes in the roster but rather that we don't have top end playmakers especially on defense. I would trade our first and either our third or our second in order to move up high enough in the draft to grab Landon Collins (for the purpose of my mock I'll assume we have to trade the second). The more I see of him, the more I like him and believe he's an ideal scheme fit. He is reliable, especially in run support, and has shown the ability to cover well and make plays. Also, I'm aware that recently I was extremely frustrated with Noah Spence for testing positive but in Bleacher report's scouting notebook, Matt Miller said that Spence could go anywhere from late second round to the late fourth round. If he's available in the third, he is too much of a talent to pass up.

In free agency my primary target would be Marcel Darius, DT, Buffalo Bills. He could take over Redding's spot and play across from Arthur Jones. My secondary target would be Ryan Mathews, RB, San Diego Chargers. He is a good choice to fill in Bradshaw's role and split carries with Richardson.

That means the main concerns in the draft are finding a safety and a pass-rusher

1st: Landon Collins (S, Alabama)

3rd: Noah Spence (DE/Rush, Ohio State, appealing drug suspension)

4th: Jabari Hunt-Days (ILB, Georgia Tech, academically ineligible for this season)

Collins is the reliable safety that can turn into a playmaker in the defensive backfield. Spence is a prototypical pass-rusher that would likely be a first round selection if not for his suspension but could play behind Mathis for the year and take over long-term. Hunt-Days has all the ideal measurables and athleticism needed to be a playmaker while he learns his role behind D'Qwell Jackson next year.

[Manning1887]

Cody Prewitt is the Safety to get in this draft. He will go 1st Rd. Landon Collins gets the hype which is fine with me as long Prewitt is available for us near the bottom of the 1st Rd.

 

I like Henry Andersen, but i think Montori Hughes can take Redding's spot when he retires. 

 

There is an OLB from Texas State by the name of Michael Orakpo ( yes, Brian's younger brother) and he is just as much a "Freak" as Brian. Texas State will be playing Illinois this Sat 9/20/14 so I will get to see him play. The HC of Texas State has moved him to ILB this year b/c he believes it's Mike's natural position.

 

Personally, i would like the Colts to have a change-of-pace RB.  LeSean McCoy is great, but Sproles brings a different dynamic as evidenced by Monday night!!  Bradshaw/T-Rich can both be good, but i would like to see what Corey Grant, Auburn, could bring.

 

Apparently Michael Orakpo tore both his ACL and MCL this weekend. Not sure if he is getting redshirted or not. He could be a potential undrafted free agent target. 

[GoColts00]

Apparently Michael Orakpo tore both his ACL and MCL this weekend. Not sure if he is getting redshirted or not. He could be a potential undrafted free agent target. 

i had read that after the Illinois game.  

He was a 5th year football player and isn't eligible for another year from what i read. I still think he is someone the Colts should look into picking up as an UDFA. He has NFL strength and runs a 4.5 in the 40. 

[Tracy Denton]

The problem that's keeping the Colts from becoming the Super Bowl favorite is no longer that we have a bunch of holes in the roster but rather that we don't have top end playmakers especially on defense. I would trade our first and either our third or our second in order to move up high enough in the draft to grab Landon Collins (for the purpose of my mock I'll assume we have to trade the second). The more I see of him, the more I like him and believe he's an ideal scheme fit. He is reliable, especially in run support, and has shown the ability to cover well and make plays. Also, I'm aware that recently I was extremely frustrated with Noah Spence for testing positive but in Bleacher report's scouting notebook, Matt Miller said that Spence could go anywhere from late second round to the late fourth round. If he's available in the third, he is too much of a talent to pass up.

In free agency my primary target would be Marcel Darius, DT, Buffalo Bills. He could take over Redding's spot and play across from Arthur Jones. My secondary target would be Ryan Mathews, RB, San Diego Chargers. He is a good choice to fill in Bradshaw's role and split carries with Richardson.

That means the main concerns in the draft are finding a safety and a pass-rusher

1st: Landon Collins (S, Alabama)

3rd: Noah Spence (DE/Rush, Ohio State, appealing drug suspension)

4th: Jabari Hunt-Days (ILB, Georgia Tech, academically ineligible for this season)

Collins is the reliable safety that can turn into a playmaker in the defensive backfield. Spence is a prototypical pass-rusher that would likely be a first round selection if not for his suspension but could play behind Mathis for the year and take over long-term. Hunt-Days has all the ideal measurables and athleticism needed to be a playmaker while he learns his role behind D'Qwell Jackson next year.

I would pass on Mathews and keep Bradshaw !!

[cm43sports]

I would pass on Mathews and keep Bradshaw !!

Assuming Bradshaw can stay productive and healthy I agree but I'm concerned because the miles eventually catch up and age 29 seems to be when running backs suddenly age.

[BProland85]

I still would like to see us entertain the idea of trading Fleener for hopefully a 3rd or high 4th, since we are stacked at WR and Allen is more than capable of handling the TE duties with Doyle sharing some snaps with him.

 

Then we could solve our positions of need with 9 draft picks, by far the most we've had in some time. We would have the pick from the Fleener trade, and we already got an extra 6th by trading Marcus Burley to Seattle.

 

Positions of need that have to be addressed are OLB, DE, FS, CB, RB if Bradshaw isn't resigned, OL depth

[ztboiler]

I like Prewitt but he will go in the 1st round. I would rather sign an experienced OLB then have to just rely on a rookie

 

FA cuts: This will free up 30 mill in cap space. Landry and Jackson the year after.

 

Mathis

Walden

RJF

Thomas

Toler

 

FA : The rest of the cap for Castonzo, T.Y, and Luck's extensions.

 

Orakpo

 

Draft

 

1. Cody Prewitt, S, Ole Miss

2. Lorenzo Mauldin, OLB, Loiusville

3. Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut

4. Marcus Murphy, RB, Missouri

Mathis isn't going anywhere...

Walden was solid last year and on pace to outplay his contract so far this year.  

RJF does appear to be vulnerable and increasingly so based on the slow start he he has gotten off to.  This staff likes their vets, and RJF has lost snaps to Kerr early in games - even before Jones went down.

Thomas is simply an unfortunate series of events - yes, he will be cut.

Toler is a bargain right now - if you are projecting him to be hurt and miss significant time, then fair enough.  He won't, however, be cut for the quality of his play.

[Manning1887]

I still would like to see us entertain the idea of trading Fleener for hopefully a 3rd or high 4th, since we are stacked at WR and Allen is more than capable of handling the TE duties with Doyle sharing some snaps with him.

 

Then we could solve our positions of need with 9 draft picks, by far the most we've had in some time. We would have the pick from the Fleener trade, and we already got an extra 6th by trading Marcus Burley to Seattle.

 

Positions of need that have to be addressed are OLB, DE, FS, CB, RB if Bradshaw isn't resigned, OL depth

 

I am not sure how many teams would be interested in Fleener. He is not much of a blocker and is just an average tight end. I wish we would move him around more like Jimmy Graham. Split him out wide and see if we can create a mismatch against a LB. The problem is that we have so many offensive playmakers that we don't necessarily need Fleener to move all over the place. 

 

We may need 2 OLBs in this coming draft. Werner has been terribly disappointing thus far. Walden has struggled to get pressure against subpar tackles. We went up against Philly's 3rd string and Jacksonville line that surrendered 10 sacks the week prior (albeit against Henne) and Walden and Werner struggled to get pressure. 

 

We may need a guy like Dante Fowler in the 1st and Alvin Dupree in the 2nd. Have to be able to get pressure to win in the playoffs. 

[mintor]

Disappointing start to the season, however (after calming down), there is a definitive silver lining to the season. We lost our first two games to playoff teams by one score despite zero pass rush and an erratic offense. Nowhere to go but up moving forward, we can only play better. 

 

Needless to say, we are still a playoff team and should still win 10 to 11 games. Now, my updated mock draft. 

 

1.) Shane Ray DE/OLB Missouri  6'3" 245lbs

A junior who is off to a strong start with 5 sacks in 3 games. He is coming off a solid sophomore campaign where he had 4.5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss despite playing behind Kony Ealy and Michael Sam. May see his stock skyrocket as the season progresses. 

 

2.) Cody Prewitt S Mississippi  6'2" 220 lbs

We all know the safety position needs to be upgraded. After two games our safety play has left much to be desired. It is a compliment to say that Laron Landry's coverage skills are subpar. Combine that with all of his missed tackles and the average play from Adams and you have a real achilles heel for the D. Prewitt's stock may rise into first round consideration as the season wears on as he is coming off a 6 interception campaign in the best conference in football, the SEC, last season.

 

3.) Henry Anderson DE Stanford 6'6" 295 lbs

There was chatter before the season about Cory Redding possibly retiring after the season. Anderson at the very least represents an upgrade over RJF. Anderson provides length and athleticism on the defensive line. He should provide more of a pass rush from the line.

 

4.) Antwan Goodley WR Baylor 5'11" 220 lbs

I realize that most of you probably think WR is the one position we don't need, and you are partially correct. However, Nicks and Wayne are in the last year of their deals, Moncrief is unproven (ton of potential), Rogers is inconsistent, and Whalen is slow. Goodley had 71 catches for 1,339 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He has also reportedly been clocked at 4.39 in the 40. He would be an explosive addition to the return game as well give us a versatile WR in the Percy Harvin mold. He may see his stock improve drastically by season's end. I am surprised I haven't seen him mentioned more often. 

 

 

Randy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska   better fit.

 

Landon Collins, S, Alabama .  looks good

 

Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama. nice fit.

 

Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State  is strong .

[Manning1887]

Randy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska   better fit.

 

Landon Collins, S, Alabama .  looks good

 

Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama. nice fit.

 

Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State  is strong .

 

All four of those guys look to be first round picks with a couple of them (maybe all 4) going in the top ten. 

 

Shane Ray is an underclass man who looks like a good fit as a weakside OLB. Walden seems to be stepping up his game on the strong side, and it appears that Werner may be best suited there as well (or on the bench). I also like Alvin Dupree from Kentucky, although not in the first round. 

 

I am intrigued with Dante Fowler from Florida, although he seems like more of a strong side OLB. I have read about and seen in a couple games the outstanding athleticism he has. 

[NewColtsFan]

I try to say this only once a month,  but I'd like as much defense as we can get in the 2015 draft.

 

We've gone offensively heavy in Grigson's first three drafts.      That's understandable with a true franchise QB who you want to build around and protect.

 

But at some point,  we have to do what Grigson and Pagano have promised since Day One......

 

"Build the Monster!"

 

That can only be done with a commitment to drafting defense in a couple of drafts.    So, it needs to start happening this year.

 

Mathis is not getting younger.   Redding is not getting younger.    DQ Jackson is not getting younger.   The safety position needs a lot of attention!   

 

Draft defense.    And use the premium picks.    R's 1-4.     We can go offense at R5 and on.

 

Otherwise,  our games will be shootouts....

[Valpo2004]

Disappointing start to the season, however (after calming down), there is a definitive silver lining to the season. We lost our first two games to playoff teams by one score despite zero pass rush and an erratic offense. Nowhere to go but up moving forward, we can only play better. 

 

Needless to say, we are still a playoff team and should still win 10 to 11 games. Now, my updated mock draft. 

 

1.) Shane Ray DE/OLB Missouri  6'3" 245lbs

A junior who is off to a strong start with 5 sacks in 3 games. He is coming off a solid sophomore campaign where he had 4.5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss despite playing behind Kony Ealy and Michael Sam. May see his stock skyrocket as the season progresses. 

 

2.) Cody Prewitt S Mississippi  6'2" 220 lbs

We all know the safety position needs to be upgraded. After two games our safety play has left much to be desired. It is a compliment to say that Laron Landry's coverage skills are subpar. Combine that with all of his missed tackles and the average play from Adams and you have a real achilles heel for the D. Prewitt's stock may rise into first round consideration as the season wears on as he is coming off a 6 interception campaign in the best conference in football, the SEC, last season.

 

3.) Henry Anderson DE Stanford 6'6" 295 lbs

There was chatter before the season about Cory Redding possibly retiring after the season. Anderson at the very least represents an upgrade over RJF. Anderson provides length and athleticism on the defensive line. He should provide more of a pass rush from the line.

 

4.) Antwan Goodley WR Baylor 5'11" 220 lbs

I realize that most of you probably think WR is the one position we don't need, and you are partially correct. However, Nicks and Wayne are in the last year of their deals, Moncrief is unproven (ton of potential), Rogers is inconsistent, and Whalen is slow. Goodley had 71 catches for 1,339 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He has also reportedly been clocked at 4.39 in the 40. He would be an explosive addition to the return game as well give us a versatile WR in the Percy Harvin mold. He may see his stock improve drastically by season's end. I am surprised I haven't seen him mentioned more often. 

 

You'll have to excuse me because I can't say that I know a ton about these college players. . . 

 

But if there is a receiver that caught 71 balls for 1339 yards and 13 TD's in a FBS college season and he runs a 4.39 40 I just don't see that guy falling to the 4th round unless he has some major character issues or has a huge problem with drops.  

[Manning1887]

You'll have to excuse me because I can't say that I know a ton about these college players. . . 

 

But if there is a receiver that caught 71 balls for 1339 yards and 13 TD's in a FBS college season and he runs a 4.39 40 I just don't see that guy falling to the 4th round unless he has some major character issues or has a huge problem with drops.  

 

Goodley was hurt to start the season (quad). He may very well work his way up to the 2nd round. I based this projection on other mocks, player rankings, and what I have seen and read.

 

Plus, the 2015 draft is shaping up to be a very good wide receiver draft.