The mock draft thread

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  1. mctiger

    mctiger RIP, and thanks for the music Staff Member

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    footballsfuture.com....another vote for the Saints taking Vic Beasley from Clemson.

    Meanwhile, Alpha Football Expert selects for the Saints.....La'el Collins. They feel he would be another Carl Nicks-type at guard.
     
  2. LSUDad

    LSUDad Veteran Member

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    It's still a little early for looking at whom they will take. Gonna be fun to see all the players that want to come out early.
    I know this, the Saints have need at a number of positions.

    More:

    SEC leads nation with 21 underclassmen declaring for 2015 NFL Draft (list of 76 players leaving early)

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    Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks about how proud he is of T.J. Yeldon, left, Amari Cooper, center, and Landon Collins, right, for declaring their decision to enter the NFL draft during a press conference, Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Saban said that it speaks highly of the Alabama program to have players enter the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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    The SEC leads the country with 21 underclassmen declaring for the 2015 NFL Draft, according to NFL.com.

    In all, 76 players announced that they would forgo their remaining college eligibility to begin their professional careers by the Jan. 15 deadline.

    RELATED: Number of underclassmen leaving school early for NFL decreases for 1st time in 5 years, after 36 went undrafted in 2014

    Led by Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, the Pac-12 had 16 underclassmen declare, while the ACC had 13, the Big Ten had 12, and the Big 12 had the fewest of the Power Five conferences with just six players leaving school early.

    By comparison, Florida State had a nation-leading five underclassmen declare.

    Florida and USC had four a piece, while Alabama, LSU and Penn State had three each. No other program had more than two underclassmen declare for the draft.

    Below, you can see a list of the 76 underclassmen that declared for the 2015 NFL Draft.

    SEC underclassmen that have declared for NFL draft (21):

    Florida

    Dante Fowler Jr., defensive end

    D.J. Humphries, offensive tackle

    Matt Jones, running back

    Tyler Moore, offensive lineman

    Alabama

    Landon Collins, safety

    Amari Cooper, wide receiver

    T.J. Yeldon, running back

    LSU

    Kwon Alexander, linebacker

    Jalen Collins, cornerback

    Danielle Hunter, defensive end

    Mississippi State

    Benardrick McKinney, linebacker

    Josh Robinson, running back

    Auburn

    Sammie Coates, wide receiver

    Patrick Miller, offensive lineman

    South Carolina

    Mike Davis, running back

    Shaq Roland, wide receiver

    Arkansas

    Darius Philon, defensive tackle

    Missouri

    Shane Ray, defensive end

    Texas A&M
    Trey Williams, running back

    Georgia
    Todd Gurley, running back

    Kentucky

    Braylon Heard, running back

    Other underclassmen that declared for the draft (55):

    Florida State

    Ronald Darby, cornerback

    Mario Edwards Jr., defensive end

    Eddie Goldman, defensive tackle

    P.J. Williams, cornerback

    Jameis Winston, quarterback

    USC

    Nelson Agholor, wide receiver

    Javorius Buck Allen, running back

    George Farmer, wide receiver

    Leonard Williams, defensive lineman

    Penn State

    Deion Barnes, defensive end

    Jesse James, tight end

    Donovan Smith, offensive tackle

    Oregon

    Arik Armstead, defensive lineman

    Marcus Mariota, quarterback

    Stanford

    Alex Carter, cornerback

    Andrus Peat, offensive tackle

    Miami

    Ereck Flowers, offensive tackle

    Duke Johnson, running back

    UCF
    Jacoby Glenn, cornerback

    Breshad Perriman, wide receiver

    Oklahoma

    Dorial Green-Beckham, wide receiver

    Jordan Phillips, defensive tackle

    Virginia

    Eli Harold, defensive end

    Max Valles, defensive end

    Louisville

    Gerod Holliman, safety

    James Sample, safety

    UCLA

    Brett Hundley, quarterback

    Ellis McCarthy, defensive lineman

    Washington

    Marcus Peters, cornerback

    Shaq Thompson, linebacker

    TCU

    Chris Hackett, safety

    B.J. Catalon, running back

    Boise State

    Jay Ajayi, running back

    Texas

    Malcom Brown, defensive tackle

    Indiana

    Tevin Coleman, running back

    Washington State

    Xavier Cooper, defensive tackle

    Rice

    Christian Covington, defensive tackle

    Maryland

    Stefon Diggs, wide receiver

    Tulane

    Lorenzo Doss, cornerback

    Syracuse

    Durell Eskridge, safety

    Michigan

    Devin Funchess, wide receiver/tight end

    Wisconsin

    Melvin Gordon, running back

    Houston

    Deontay Greenberry, wide receiver

    Nebraska

    Randy Gregory, defensive end

    California

    Chris Harper, wide receiver

    Colorado State

    Dee Hart, running back

    Kansas

    Nigel King, wide receiver

    Rutgers

    Tyler Kroft, tight end

    Clemson

    Bradley Pinion, punter

    Utah

    Jeremiah Poutasi, offensive tackle

    Ohio State

    Noah Spence, defensive end

    UMass
    Jean Sifrin, tight end

    Arizona State

    Jaelen Strong, wide receiver

    Michigan State

    Trae Waynes, cornerback

    Minnesota

    Maxx Williams, tight end


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  3. ParadiseiNC

    ParadiseiNC don't worry, be happy

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  4. mctiger

    mctiger RIP, and thanks for the music Staff Member

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    According to nflspinzone.com, the Saints select.....Trae Waynes, cornerback, Michigan St., describing him as "fundamentally sound and reliable." 3 interceptions, 8 passes broken up and 11 defensed in '14.
     
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    shane0911 Helping lost idiots find their village

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    Mariota has one shot and that is to be drafted by Philly
     
  6. LSUDad

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    I posted this last year about the Saints:

    "The Saints may start looking for LB help in the later rounds, starting in the 4th."

    *The Saints did draft a LB in the 4th and 5th rounds. The one drafted in the 5th is now with the Jags.

    This year I could see them drafting WR, and LB's in the early rounds. Then with 2 picks in the 3rd round looking to address the weakness at OL and CB. With 2 picks in the 1st, one in the 2nd and two in the 3rd, they have options. We'll see. They missed last year badly in the draft, hope to see a better outcome this year, if not, they will be taking steps backwards in the NFL.
     
  7. LSUDad

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    Some word as to him moving up, we'll see.
     
  8. shane0911

    shane0911 Helping lost idiots find their village

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    None of this "we'll see" stuff. Get on out there in the deep water and make a call.

    What type of career does he have? I'm all in on Philly or bust. What say you?
     
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  9. LSUDad

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    Philly picks at #20, won't be there. They would have to move way up. Too many teams needing QB's before they get a pick. Bucs, Titans, Jets, Bears, Rams.....too many. Gonna need a little work before he's ready for the NFL. The right team and coach, he will do well. Lots of talk the Bucs are thinking about passing on Winston, then Mariota comes into play. When this comes out, gets teams to thinking, the ones that were on the fence...
    Attorney: Jameis Winston not ready for NFL off the field

    Posted: Apr 11, 2015 7:50 AM CST Updated: Apr 11, 2015 7:51 AM CST
    The Associated Press - The attorney who represented Jameis Winston during a sexual assault scandal, said the Florida State University quarterback is more than ready for the NFL on the field. But he's concerned about Winston off the field.

    During a sports law symposium on Friday, David Cornwell said, "Winston is ready to be a player on the field, but he's not ready to be an NFL player off the field."

    Cornwell clarified that no college player is ready for the NFL off the field. "The league will chew you up and spit you out and keep going," Cornwell said.

    Winston was never charged with the sexual assault, and he was cleared of any violations of Florida State's conduct code. If surrounded by the right people, Cornwell said Winston will be able to grow into a solid young man.

    Winston is a potential first-round pick in the NFL draft on April 30. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the top pick. The team held a private workout in Tallahassee on Thursday that featured Winston and several FSU offensive linemen.

    Winston was in the Tampa Bay area on Friday for Mike Alstott's Golf Tournament.
     
  10. Bengal B

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    I heard a rumor that Phillip Rivers could be traded to Tennessee. I don't think it will happen. I think the Titans will trade the #2 pick, probably to the Jets. Mariota isn't the type of QB who would fit in Whisenhunt's system. Wouldn't it be funny if the Jets threw in Steven Ridley along with their #6 pick? Ridley just got a Jets tattoo. Titans will stick with Mettenberger unless they can do a serious upgrade.
     
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