2015 NFL Mock Draft: Trades Swarm The 1st Round

87. DeAngelo Williams is gone. Can the Carolina Panthers bank on Jonathan Stewart carrying the load based on his history? No. So they stick to their script by grabbing a true three-down running back in Melvin Gordon. His combination with Cam Newton and Kelvin Benjamin could seriously make the Panthers an NFC threat.. Running Back. Wisconsin. Melvin Gordon. 25. player

Jaelen Strong. 26. player. 26. Joe Flacco needs help on the outside at wide receiver. Torrey Smith is a free agent. Steve Smith is in his late 30s and Jacoby Jones was cut. They don’t have the cap space to sign a big name so they need to strike early in the draft. Jaelen Strong is already a big target with good hands and strength. It was at the combine where he ran well in the 40-yard dash that he proved he had some speed too. The Baltimore Ravens will love him.. Wide Receiver. Arizona State

Defensive Tackle. Florida State. Eddie Goldman. 27. player. 123. Rod Marinelli makes his money up front on defense. That is where the Dallas Cowboys will want to focus their efforts. With Henry Melton gone they have a void in the middle that needs filling. Eddie Goldman is a big, powerful defensive tackle who is great against the run but also hides some serious ability to generate pass rush.

A.J. Cann. 28. player. 45. If Peyton Manning is coming back for one more round, the Denver Broncos have to ensure he’s properly protected, especially along the interior. Orlando Franklin is a free agent, which leaves a hole at guard. A.J. Cann could step right in and fill it. He’s got everything needed from size to strength to footwork. Athleticism may be lacking a bit but there are ways around such a problem.. Guard. South Carolina