2015 NFL Mock Draft: Latest First Round Predictions With Trades

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Dec 29, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Vic Beasley (3) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Williams (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter of the 2014 Russell Athletic Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

21. Cincinnati Bengals

Alvin Dupree. 21. player. 56. Joe: Here’s another “”that just makes sense”” move. Cincinnati must focus on getting more pressure on the quarterback. Dupree should fall into the 20’s, making this pick a no-brainer for the Bengals’ brass.<br />. Defensive End. Kentucky

22. Pittsburgh Steelers

55. Joe: Peat is going to slide, but he shouldn’t fall past 22. The Steelers appear to be set up front, but the tackle position has too many questions. With Ben Roethlisberger’s days in the league numbered, Pittsburgh has to focus on the offensive line.<br />. Offensive Tackle. Stanford. Andrus Peat. 22. player

23. Detroit Lions

Defensive Tackle. Florida State. Eddie Goldman. 23. player. 50. Erik: Detroit is going to lose either Ndamukong Suh or Nick Fairley to free agency, or even both. They have to be prepared to soften that blow when it happens. Eddie Goldman was the unsung hero of the Florida State defense, routinely being the one making big plays when they needed them, especially late. Physically he’s huge, strong and capable of getting heat on the quarterback.

24. Arizona Cardinals

Chris: The Cardinals could go either offensive line, or defensive line, but the value with Harold here is too much to pass up. He’s not a complete player yet, but has an insanely high ceiling with great athletic ability.. Defensive End. Virginia. Eli Harold. 24. player. 32

25. Carolina Panthers

25. player. 87. Charles: The Panthers played the Seattle Seahawks tough in their Divisional Playoff loss, but at the end of the day Cam Newton just doesn’t have enough firepower to lead this team deep into the playoffs. Adding Kelvin Benjamin was a nice step last year, but here they can add one of the top playmakers in the draft in the big, physical Jaelen Strong.. Wide Receiver. Arizona State. Jaelen Strong

26. Baltimore Ravens

Joe: In desperate need of a pass-rusher, Baltimore would be wise to take one with their first round selection, especially if a player of Beasley’s caliber falls to them.. Linebacker. Clemson. Vic Beasley. 26. player. 26

27. Dallas Cowboys

123. The Cowboys had a great season defensively in 2014, but they are going to need some upgrades on the defensive line. Enter Brown, a local product who is 6-4, 320. He’d be just the kind of player they need on the defensive front.. Defensive Tackle. Texas. Malcom Brown. 27. player

28. Denver Broncos

Cameron Erving. 28. player. 45. The Broncos’ top needs this offseason are along the offensive line, and Erving is an All-American as both a tackle and center. Denver needs help at both positions.. Center. Florida State

29. Indianapolis Colts

A.J. Cann. 29. player. 46. Chris: The Colts need to solidify their offensive line to keep Andrew Luck upright, in order for them to continue to drive towards a Super Bowl run. Cann is the best guard hands down in this class, and would be a great addition alongside Anthony Costanzo.. Guard. South Carolina

30. Green Bay Packers

49. Erik: Inside linebacker has dogged the Packers defense all year and it really became prevalent up in Seattle when Marshawn Lynch trampled them for over 150 yards. They need more size, more speed and more athleticism in that area. Benardrick McKinney checks all three boxes. He flies sideline-to-sideline and has the ability to bring pressure with the blitz when asked. While inconsistent, his instincts steadily improved this past season as well.. Linebacker. Mississippi State. Benardrick McKinney. 30. player

31. New England Patriots

player. 47. Tyler: New England is dying for a legitimate starting RB and Todd Gurley fits that mold dead on. Gurley would instantly make this offense scarier than it is. New England would be getting a top 10 talent if not for his ACL tear in college. Brady needs a RB, Ridley is hit or miss, Blount is good in spot starts and Gray can’t get out of Belichick’s doghouse. Todd Gurley gives New England their answer at Running back now and for the future.. Running Back. Georgia. Todd Gurley. 31

32. Seattle Seahawks

Wide Receiver. Oklahoma. Dorial Green-Beckham. 32. player. 36. Chris: Green-Beckham has had some serious off the field troubles that halted his uprising college career, and will need to blow teams away in interviews. If DGB can manage to get his head straight, he has star ability…something the Seahawks would covet dearly at the bottom of the first round

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