2015 NFL Mock Draft: Trades Swarm The 1st Round
By Erik Lambert
Sep 28, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive linesman Ereck Flowers (74) against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Miami Hurricanes defeated the South Florida Bulls 49-21. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
21. Cincinnati Bengals
56. Every draft features a guy with enormous upside climbing the boards. Danielle Hunter will be that guy in 2015. The LSU defensive end is a freak athlete with so much potential, yet he’s still quite raw and his production doesn’t match what he is capable of doing. The Cincinnati Bengals decide to take that gamble.. Defensive End. LSU. Danielle Hunter. 21. player
22. Pittsburgh Steelers
Cornerback. LSU. Jalen Collins. 22. player. 55. The secondary has really become a weak link for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense of late. That was apparent in their ugly playoff loss to Baltimore. More help at corner is needed the most. Jalen Collins has the size-speed combination that fits with their man coverage tendencies, not to mention the toughness.
23. Detroit Lions
50. In the absence of finding a replacement for Ndamukong Suh, who could be gone, the Detroit Lions need to ensure the protection of their quarterback. Matthew Stafford was sacked 45 times in 2014 — way too much! A big culprit was the right tackle spot. Here, they grab Miami big man Ereck Flowers who has the body for that side but the good feet and length for a primarily passing team.. Offensive Tackle. Miami (Fla.). Ereck Flowers. 23. player
24. Arizona Cardinals
player. 32. The interior blocking up front was often a nightmare for the Arizona Cardinals and served as a big reason there were constant injury problems at quarterback. Forget the idea of a consistent ground game. Cameron Erving comes out of Florida State as a center but he has the kind of athletic versatility to play anywhere he’s needed most. Not just play, but dominate.. Center. Florida State. Cameron Erving. 24