2015 NFL Draft Discussion, v1

[Alex5124]

1) Leonard Williams, IDL, Southern California* 6’5”/300
2) Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon* 6’4”/215
3) Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M 6’5”/300
4) Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State 6’4”/227
5) Vic Beasley, EDGE, Clemson 6’3”/235
6) Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa 6’5”/315
7) Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia* 6’1”/232
8) Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama* 6’1”/202
9) Devin Funchess, WR/TE, Michigan* 6’5”/230
10) Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford* 6’7”/312
11) Leonard Floyd, EDGE, Georgia** 6’4”/230
12) Marcus Peters, CB, Washington* 6’0”/198
13) Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA* 6’3”/227
14) Randy Gregory, EDGE, Nebraska 6’6”/245
15) Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon 5’9”/195
16) Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin* 6’1”/207
17) Hau’oli Kikaha, EDGE, Washington 6’3”/250
18) Alvin 'Bud' Dupree, EDGE, Kentucky 6’4”/267
19) Shawn Oakman, EDGE, Baylor* 6’9”/275
20) La’El Collins, OT/OG, LSU 6’4”/315
21) Dante Fowler Jr., EDGE, Florida* 6'2"/261
22) Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State* 6’1”/185
23) Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn* 6’2”/201
24) Mario Edwards Jr, IDL, Florida State* 6’3”/294
25) Ronald Darby, CB, Florida State* 5’11”/188
26) Landon Collins, S, Alabama* 6’0”/222
27) Shaq Thompson, S/OLB, Washington* 6’1”228
28) Denzel Perryman, LB, Miami 6’0”/242

Injured: DaVante Parker (WR#3), Louisville

2015 Watch List

QB: Bryce Petty, Baylor; Connor Cook*, Michigan St; Everett Golson*, Notre Dame; Chuckie Keeton, Utah St; Sean Mannion, Oregon St; Kevin Hogan*, Stanford; Shane Carden, East Carolina; Brandon Bridge, South Alabama; Cody Fajardo, Nevada; Devin Gardner, Michigan; Cole Stoudt, Clemson; Garrett Grayson, Colorado St; Bryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana

RB: Mike Davis*, South Carolina; Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska; Duke Johnson*, Miami; Jay Ajayi*, Boise St; Karlos Williams, Florida St; T.J. Yeldon*, Alabama; Jeremy Langford, Michigan St; Malcolm Brown, Texas; David Johnson, Northern Iowa; Javorius 'Buck' Allen*, Southern California; Tevin Coleman*, Indiana

WR: Jaelen Strong*, Arizona St; Dorial Green-Beckham*, Oklahoma (ineligible for 2014 season); Deontay Greenberry*, Houston; Rashad Greene, Florida St; Nelson Agholor*, Southern California; Ty Montgomery, Stanford; Kasen Williams, Washington; D'haquille Williams*, Auburn; Kevin White, West Virginia; Stefon Diggs*, Maryland; Josh Harper, Fresno St; Justin Hardy, East Carolina; Antwan Goodley, Baylor; Dres Anderson, Utah; Tyler Lockett, Kansas St; Jamison Crowder, Duke; Austin Hill, Arizona; Levi Norwood, Baylor; Titus Davis, Central Michigan

TE: Maxx Williams**, Minnesota; Jesse James*, Penn St; Tyler Kroft*, Rutgers; Jeff Heuerman, Ohio St

OT: Cameron Erving, Florida St; Corey Robinson, South Carolina; Ereck Flowers*, Miami; Spencer Drango*, Baylor; Germain Ifedi**, Texas A&M; Sean Hickey, Syracuse; Ty Sambrailo, Colorado St; Jake Fisher, Oregon; Tyrus Thompson, Oklahoma; Brandon Shell*, South Carolina; D.J. Humphries*, Florida; Donovan Smith, Penn St

OG: A.J. Cann, South Carolina; Josue Matias, Florida St; Arie Kouandjio, Alabama; Tre’Jackson, Florida St; Jarvis Harrison, Texas A&M; Laken Tomlinson, Duke

C: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon; Reese Dismukes, Auburn; Isaac Seumalo*, Oregon St

IDL: Michael Bennett, Ohio St; Carl Davis, Iowa; Ellis McCarthy*, UCLA; Gabe Wright, Auburn; Danny Shelton, Washington; Christian Covington*, Rice; Grady Jarrett, Clemson; Leon Orr, Florida; Luther Maddy, Virginia Tech; Chucky Hunter, TCU; Tyeler Davison, Fresno St

EDGE: Shilique Calhoun*, Michigan St; Lorenzo Mauldin, Louisville; Markus Golden, Missouri; Shane Ray*, Missouri; Arik Armstead*, Oregon; Devonte Fields**, Trinity Valley CC; Bronson Kaufusi*, BYU; Owamagbe Odighizuwa, UCLA; Noah Spence*, Ohio State; Benardrick McKinney*, Miss St; Zach Hodges, Harvard; C.J. Johnson, Ole Miss; Eli Harold*, Virginia; Trey Flowers, Arkansas; Ray Drew, Georgia; Frank Clark, Michigan; Danielle Hunter*, LSU

LB: Eric Kendricks, UCLA; Hayes Pullard, Southern California; Ramik Wilson, Georgia; Trey DePriest, Alabama; A.J. Johnson, Tennessee; Stephone Anthony, Clemson; Eric Striker*, Oklahoma

CB: P.J. Williams*, Florida St; Josh Shaw, Southern California; Jalen Collins*, LSU; Donald Celiscar, Western Michigan; Charles Gaines*, Louisville; Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest; Lorenzo Doss*, Tulane; Doran Grant, Ohio St; Cody Riggs, Notre Dame

S: Karl Joseph, West Virginia; Kurtis Drummond, Michigan St; Derron Smith, Fresno St; Cody Prewitt, Ole Miss; Durrell Eskridge*, Syracuse; Anthony Harris, Virginia; Tyler Hunter, Florida St

 

[DangDaGawd]

Alex > Kiper

I've seen Randy Gregory higher on some boards. You not completely sold on him yet?

 

[Alex5124]

Alex > Kiper

I've seen Randy Gregory higher on some boards. You not completely sold on him yet?

He has all of the traits you look for in an edge rusher (size, length, athleticism, etc.) but I still think he has room to grow. Needs to hit the weight room and get much stronger. Without a doubt his biggest weakness imo, functional strength. Tends to stay blocked.

I see Aaron Lynch without the strength.

Randy Gregory vs. Taylor Lewan 2013

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[speakhandsforme]

Is this "EDGE" classification something that is gaining traction? It should be.

Also, I'm saddened that the #1 ILB prospect is rated in the high 20's. Was really hoping there would be a CJ Mosley 2.0 to make me feel good inside.

 

[MetalMayhem2]

Two lineman for Louisville that should be watched are Jamon Brown (OT; 6'6", 330) and Jake Smith (RG; 6'4", 300).

Overall, solid ranks though. I've seen Connor Cook higher on most boards.

 

[MetalMayhem2]

Dom Brown (6'2", 230 RB) is also someone that might sneak up the boards if he gets a good season. Monstrous size for an every down back, but is a bit slower compared to Yeldon and Gurley.

 

[Alex5124]

- I compared Leonard Williams to a younger Watt last year. Kid is a monster. Perfect 5 tech in the NFL. Size, length, motor, elite upper body strength. Stacks blockers, locates the ball, and disengages. Finds the ball better than any DL in recent memory. Needs to improve his anchor but outside of that there's not a ton to critique.

- Todd Gurley is the best college RB since Adrian Peterson. Just needs to stay on the field.

- Marcus Peters, CB, Washington is a personal favorite of mine. Did a great job against Brandin Cooks last year.
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- Alvin "Bud" Dupree is a guy I expect to rise throughout the process. Expected to have a Clowney-like combine. Reportedly has a 40"+ vertical and a broad jumped 11 feet.

- Auburn WR Sammie Coates reportedly ran a sub-4.20 40 in the spring. 44 inch vertical and 405 bench press. Disgusting athlete.

 

[SoCalprodigy09]

Man i can't believe Arik Armstead is still playing. Feels like he's been in college for ten years. Also surprised you have Kevin Hogan, but not Cody Kessler on your watch list. Hogan's release on the deep ball is Tebow-like.

 

[Alex5124]

Most Overrated Player by the media = Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State

Top 10 player according to some sources. I don't see it at all.

 

[FLYOVER BOSSMAN]

Markus Golden and Shane Ray are monsters. Their first step is incredible. I do think Shane Ray has the athleticism to transition to a 3-4 OLB. Can rush the passer, set the edge, and imo has the athleticism/speed to cover out of the backfield

 

[DangDaGawd]

Hey Alex, how do you think Peat compares to Ogbuehi? I'm thinking the Raiders draft high next year and should look at a franchise left tackle.

Either that, or Amari Cooper.

 

[Revolver]

How about Devin Funchess, Alex?

 

[RTR ATL]

From Joeckel to Matthews to Ogbuehi. The OT talent A&M has had recently is just insane.

 

[youngsteinel]

Are you a football coach?

 

[theskza]

Nice to see Coates get some love. Check out Duke Williams if you have the time.

 

[Alex5124]

Nice to see Coates get some love. Check out Duke Williams if you have the time.

Good call, forgot about Duke. Saw his game against Arkansas St or whoever it was and he was impressive. I know auburn people rave about him.

Also like Kevin White, WR from WVU a lot. Dominated Alabama.

Both of those guys should be on the watch list.

 

[Alex5124]

Grown ass man.

 

[ThinkGreen]

Sweet write up Alex. I appreciate the insight.

 

[Tebowned]

Best RB indeed but his TD got taken back.

 

[PUO3]

Hundley LOOMS