2015 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings Go Defense With #11 Pick
By Adam Carlson
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) is hit by Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
21. Cincinnati Bengals
Defensive tackles don’t get much bigger than the 6’7″ Armstead. He can eat up offensive lineman and get his hands up to interrupt passing lanes.. Defensive End. Oregon. Arik Armstead. 21. player. 56
22. Pittsburgh Steelers
Cornerback. Washington. Marcus Peters. 22. player. 55. The Steelers MUST upgrade at cornerback this year. They’ve spent too many seasons hoping to see improvement from their crop of corners to keep going with them.
23. Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh. T.J. Clemmings. 23. player. 50. A right tackle is a big need and so is guard. Clemmings should be a good choice to potentiall cover either of those spots on the offensive line.. Offensive Tackle
24. Arizona Cardinals
Kevin Johnson. 24. player. 32. Replacing the exiting Antonio Cromartie will be difficult, but they can attempt to do that by selecting a tough cornerback like Kevin Johnson.. Cornerback. Wake Forest
25. Carolina Panthers
25. player. 87. Carolina needs to give Cam Newton more weapons and partnering Strong with Kelvin Benjamin would be a dangerous combination for the Panthers.. Wide Receiver. Arizona State. Jaelen Strong
Oct 18, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Everett Golson (5) tries to avoid the sack from Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (90) during the first quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
26. Baltimore Ravens
Eddie Goldman. 26. player. 26. The Ravens lost Ngata in a trade to the Detroit Lions, but can get another talented defensive lineman in Goldman to take his spot.. Defensive Tackle. Florida State
27. Dallas Cowboys
Running Back. Wisconsin. Melvin Gordon. 27. player. 123. They lost DeMarco Murray to a division rival but shouldn’t worry too much when they get Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon to run behind that beastly offensive line in Dallas.
28. Denver Broncos
player. 45. Denver might not miss Julius Thomas as much as some folks think if they’re able to get Maxx Williams. He’s an excellent pass catcher to help out Peyton Manning.. Tight end. Minnesota. Maxx Williams. 28
29. Indianapolis Colts
Linebacker. UCLA. Eric Kendricks. 29. player. 46. It’s a bit of a reach for an inside linebacker, but the Colts are pretty desperate to upgrade at that position and it’s worth it to fill the need.
30. Green Bay Packers
30. player. 49. Green Bay usually won’t reach on draft day, but I expect that to change with this draft as filling the holes at inside linebacker should be the priority for the team.. Linebacker. Mississippi State. Benardrick McKinney
31. Seattle Seahawks
36. Green-Beckham is a bit of a risk, but Seattle shouldn’t look past his potential as a game changing WR and could be even more dangerous now that the team has Jimmy Graham.. Wide Receiver. Oklahoma. Dorial Green-Beckham. 31. player
32. New England Patriots
player. 47. Guard is a major position of need for the Patriots and Cann is one of the best available that that position as they net the best pure guard in the draft.. Guard. South Carolina. A.J. Cann. 32
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