2015 NFL Mock Draft: Winston, Buccaneers Make Good Fit

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Nov 1, 2014; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Kevin White (11) runs with ball after a catch during the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Milan Puskar Stadium. TCU Horned Frogs defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 31-30. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

WR. West Virginia. Kevin White. 11. player. 60. The Vikings may have struck gold with the selection of Teddy Bridgewater in the last draft. Like Derek Carr in Oakland, adding a number one receiver would be key to his development into a top tier quarterback. Kevin White exploded onto the scene for the Mountaineers this season, totaling 109 receptions for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns. White has good size to go along with underrated route running ability and deceptive deep speed. Adding White to Minnesota suddenly gives them a good core of young, talented playmakers.

Louisville. Devante Parker. 12. player. 53. Josh Gordon and Jordan Cameron could be both be on different teams by the time the 2015 season rolls around, leaving the cupboard pretty bare for Cleveland’s offense. Given how poorly Johnny Manziel played last season, he’ll have no chance if Cleveland doesn’t add a few playmakers around him. Parker would be a nice addition on the outside as he dominated opposing defenses after he returned from a nagging foot injury.. WR

13. player. 15. New Orleans’ defense heavily regressed under Rob Ryan in 2014 after a successful 2013. One of the reasons for the decline was an awful secondary. Veteran Corey White was awful last season and needs to be replaced in the starting lineup. Trae Waynes had a stellar junior year at Michigan State and would be an aggressive, physical corner for the Saints. It’ll be difficult for the Saints to upgrade their secondary in free agency with a horrendous cap situation, so this Spring will be essential for them to rebuild their defense and add pieces to their team.. CB. Michigan State. Trae Waynes

59. Stud defensive tackle Jared Odrick is set to become a free agent and may not return to Miami. That would leave a huge hole in the middle of Miami’s defense. Danny Shelton would give them a big body in the front seven to stop the run without losing too much interior pass rush.. DT. Washington. Danny Shelton. 14. player

Eddie Goldman. 15. player. 42. The 49ers also need more bodies on the defensive line after the release of Ray McDonald. Justin Smith is considering retirement as well, making the defensive end position one of need for the offseason. Eddie Goldman finally lived up to the hype that he went to Florida State with as a 5-star recruit. He possesses great athleticism and is a force against the run. With Goldman and Tank Carradine, the 49ers could potentially have bookend 5 techniques for the next decade.. DT/DE. Florida State

10. The Texans need to upgrade Derek Newton who gives up way too much pressure against edge rushers. Picking Andrus Peat here would allow the Texans to slide Derek Newton to the inside while simultaneously finding a potential successor to Duane Brown when the time comes. Peat has the athleticism to excel in the Texans zone blocking scheme and could be their left tackle for the future.. OT. Stanford. Andrus Peat. 16. player

player. 13. Philip Rivers is reaching the end of his career and needs improved protection if the Chargers are going to advance deep into the playoffs. Adding D.J. Fluker in the 2013 Draft was a nice piece, but the selection of Clemmings here solidifies the Chargers offensive line with two young, talented tackles.. OT. Pittsburgh. T.J. Clemmings. 17

Jaelen Strong. 18. player. 124. The Kansas City receivers combined for a whopping zero touchdown receptions this past season. Zero. Not one receiving touchdown. I’m not sure whether the Chiefs should be embarrassed about that stat or be impressed by the fact that they won nine games without a receiver catching a single touchdown. Jaelen Strong was a monster for Arizona State this year with 82 catches, 1,165 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. He brings dynamic receiving talent to a team that sorely needs it.. WR. Arizona State

OT. LSU. La'el Collins. 19. player. 53. Now the Browns grab a piece for their offensive line to go with the previous selection of Devante Parker. Collins is a fantastic offensive tackle who is atheltic enough to hold his own in the passing game, though he needs work on his technique. Mitchell Schwartz, who started at right tackle for the Browns last season, would kick inside to guard, giving the Browns potentially the best offensive line in the league. Joe Thomas, Joel Bitonio, Alex Mack, Schwartz, and Collins. Scary.

CB. Florida State. Ronald Darby. 20. player. 54. Outside of safety Malcolm Jenkins and slot cornerback Brandon Boykin, the Eagles need a revamping of their entire secondary. Need proof? Watch highlights from the Cowboys late season win over the Eagles. Dez Bryant utterly dominated the Eagles secondary to the tune of 114 yards and an incredible 3 touchdowns. Not to mention starting cornerback Bradley Fletcher allowed a league high 1,072 receiving yards. That is appalling. Multiple upgrades in the secondary has to be the priority for the Eagles this offseason, don’t be surprised if they double or even triple dip at defensive back.

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