2015 NFL Mock Draft: Winston, Bucs a Near Lock

Jalen Collins. 16. player. 10. The Texans only true pressing need is quarterback, but that could be solved if Ryan Mallett re-signs, which is expected. Some have mocked a running back here, but 16th is a little too rich for my blood, even with a talent like Gurley’s or Gordon’s. Collins is a fundamentally sound corner who could immediately fill a position of need for Houston.. Cornerback. LSU

Brandon Scherff. 17. player. 13. There are two sure-fire prospects in this class, if you can truly say that, and outside of Leonard Williams, it’s Brandon Scherff. Scherff can play either the tackle or guard position. His measurables at the Combine put to sleep any doubt that he had the length to play tackle. He’d be a great fit at right tackle in San Diego, where they can then move D.J. Fluker inside to guard.. OG/OT. Iowa

124. Former 1st overall selection Eric Fisher has been a glorified revolving door since he entered the league in 2013. Flowers could start immediately at right tackle, or at the very least, provide true competition for Fisher, something the Chiefs hope will bring out the player they thought they drafted two years ago to replace the departed Branden Albert.. Offensive Tackle. Miami (FL). Ereck Flowers. 18. player

Devin Smith. 19 (f/ Buffalo). player. 53. The impending one-year suspension for Josh Gordon looms largely over Cleveland as they look to build off of last year’s early-season success. While they’ll still be searching for a quarterback, adding a weapon like Smith in the first round is a solid move for any incoming gunslinger.. Wide Receiver. Ohio State

player. 54. The Eagles are reportedly the favorites to land departing Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell. While that’s no guarantee, being as the Eagles have swung and missed on nearly every single corner they’ve acquired via free agency over the last decade, Johnson is a sizable, talented corner who could be an asset early on in Philadelphia.. Cornerback. Wake Forest. Kevin Johnson. 20

The Bengals are coming into the season with an unsure Vontaze Burfict (injury) and an aging Rey Maualuga. Kendricks would a welcomed infusion of youth and fresh talent.. Inside Linebacker. UCLA. Eric Kendricks. 21. player. 56

player. 55. The rich always seem to get richer, don’t they? With the end of Troy Polamalu’s storied career nearing it’s end, the Steelers are able to grab a highly-intelligent safety in Collins to learn from Polamalu as he braces to take over as the next quarterback of the Pittsburgh defense.. Safety. Alabama. Landon Collins. 22

23. player. 50. With the expected departure of Ndamukong Suh, and the uncertainty that Nick Fairley will ever be what the Lions expected of him, Brown is not only a great value pick, but he fills a need as one of the premiere interior defensive lineman in this draft.. Defensive Tackle. Texas. Malcom Brown

EDGE. UCLA. Owamagbe Odighizuwa. 24. player. 32. The Cardinals desperately need a pass rusher, and Odighizuwa is a player with a high ceiling who could flourish here.