Mel Kiper’s Updated 2015 NFL Mock

Updated: January 17, 2015

It’s that time of the year where everyone is throwing out mock drafts front, left, right, and center. We are always excited to read new mocks (that is what this site is all about actually) but no mock gets read more than ESPN’s Mel Kiper.

Check out Mel’s picks below, my thoughts italicized underneath each selection.

1) – TB Jameis Winston QB FSU
I agree. Jameis is the best quarterback in this draft, his luggage of character issues and all. I’m just concerned he’s jump the shark in maturity issues and teams will shy away from him. He’s going to really have to explain what happened with that young lady to NFL teams to clear his name…
2) – TEN Marcus Mariota QB Ore
It comes to down to how healthy Mettenberger is going to be and how much Tennessee likes him. Ultimately I think they’ll roll the dice and grab whatever passer is left.
3) – JAC Leonard Williams DE USC
True Jacksonville style, they will stay true to their board.
4) – OAK Amari Cooper WR BAMA
Derek Carr will probably like this pick but I don’t think Cooper will give this team collectively the best chance to succeed immediately. They should probably pick Fowler or Gregory.
5) – WAS Randy Gregory DE NEB
I think Washington won’t have the chance to take Gregory.
6) – NYJ Shane Ray OLB MIZZOU
Rex Ryan is in Buffalo now. I think the streak of defensive picks is going to break this year.
7) – CHI Landon Collins S BAMA
New coach, Jay Cutler is an enigma for 2015… I think some trading goes down around this spot. Maybe Chicago drops down to take Hundley?
8) – ATL Dante Fowler DE FLA
Great pick Mel.
9) – NYG Brandon Scherff OT IA
Again, don’t disagree with this pick.
10) – STL TJ Clemmings OT PITT
Not sure the Rams are going to pick another tackle so qucikly this high. Aren’t they another team that desperately needs a QB? I think something happens with this pick, whether it’s trading for a veteran or dropping down to take Hundley later.