2015 NFL Mock Draft: Philadelphia Eagles Get Defensive
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Here is the second 2015 NFL Mock Draft of the season for us here at Inside the Iggles. One year later and the Philadelphia Eagles needs haven’t changed too much. They still need two new starting cornerbacks, a pass rusher, an inside linebacker and depth along the offensive line. Oh yeah, those guys they call quarterbacks might help as well.
All joking aside, the Eagles have their fair share of needs even though they’re coming off back to back seasons with double digit wins. It’s unlikely that they’ll be able to trade up for either top quarterback in the draft, Florida State’s Jameis Winston and the golden boy, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.
But as far as the other needs go, the birds will likely be able to find some help in the first round. There are some off the field questions surrounding the top cornerback prospects with Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes being the best of the bunch and clean off the field. Sadly, Waynes may not make it to the Eagles and their 20th overall pick so they may have to go in a different direction in the first round. Now let’s get to the mock draft!
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oregon. Marcus Mariota. 1. player. 48. It appears as many have settled on Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston as the first overall pick and Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith certainly seemed okay with Winston’s off the field issues. But that is also what makes me lean towards former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota with this pick. He’s the “safer” pick and can step in immediately and be the face of a franchise. His running ability also would add another layer to the Bucs anemic offense.. Quarterback
2. Tennessee Titans
35. Titans head coach <strong><a href=. Quarterback. Florida State. Jameis Winston. 2. player
3. Jacksonville Jaguars
player. 52. Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley could certainly use a pass rushing weapon on his defense. Nebraska’s Randy Gregory would be exactly that since he could line up at a multitude of positions both standing up or with his hand in the dirt. Either way, Gregory has the size at 6-6, 240 lbs. and talent to step in and be a dominant defensive player from the start.. Defensive End. Nebraska. Randy Gregory. 3
4. Oakland Raiders
Everyone and their mother has the Raiders taking a wide receiver with this pick. But if a player like USC defensive tackle <strong><a href=. Defensive Tackle. Southern California. Leonard Williams. 4. player. 28
5. Washington Redskins
6. New York Jets
30. Sadly for the Jets, neither of the top two quarterbacks fall to them in this mock draft. But they do get who many believe is the top wide receiver in the draft, Alabama’s Amari Cooper. The Jets signed <strong><a href=. Wide Receiver. Alabama. Amari Cooper. 6. player
7. Chicago Bears
Danny Shelton. 7. player. 57. Newly hired head coach John Fox <a href=. Defensive Tackle. Washington
8. Atlanta Falcons
8. player. 44. If there’s one thing the Falcons absolutely have to address this off-season, it’s their pass rush. New head coach Dan Quinn has a defensive background and will likely focus on that side of the ball with their first round pick. Missouri defensive end Shane Ray is one of the best pass rushers in the draft and would immediately give the Falcons a boost in the aspect of the game.. Defensive End. Missouri. Shane Ray
9. New York Giants
player. 31. The Giants need help along both lines, but with the premier pass rushers gone, it only makes sense for them to take the best offensive lineman in the draft, Iowa’s Brandon Scherff. Many believe Scherff is best off as a guard at the next level but either way, the Giants can use help at almost every position along their offensive line.. Offensive Tackle. Iowa. Brandon Scherff. 9
10. St. Louis Rams
player. 51. Although the Rams may need help along the offensive line more, passing up on West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White will be tough. Some are starting to believe that White is the best receiver in the draft and he has the size and skillset to make the case. At 6-3, 210 lbs., White has the mold of a #1 wide receiver and fill a need that the Rams have had at the position for quite a while.. Wide Receiver. West Virginia. Kevin White. 10
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