2015 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Plague Infects The Draft
By Erik Lambert
Oct 4, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) runs against Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Torren McGaster (5) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Vanderbilt 44-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
29. Indianapolis Colts
Linebacker. Mississippi State. Benardrick McKinney. 29. player. 46. Instinct are his gray area but Benardrick McKinney has everything else an inside linebacker needs: size, strength, range, blitzing prowess and the ability to shed blocks. He’ll toughen up that Indianapolis Colts run defense.
30. Green Bay Packers
Linebacker. TCU. Paul Dawson. 30. player. 49. Teams are all bent out of shape about his bad combine, but the tape doesn’t lie. Paul Dawson makes plays. Lots of them. If any team can maximize his ability as an inside linebacker and handle the character concerns, it’s the Green Bay Packers.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (via New Orleans)
52. This is what they call the coup de grace. After landing the best receiver earlier in the round, the Jaguars flip a pick to New Orleans for the chance to get its best running back in Todd Gurley. Suddenly Jacksonville doesn’t look so toothless anymore.. Running Back. Georgia. Todd Gurley. 31. player
32. New England Patriots
player. 47. Splashy picks aren’t the thing for the New England Patriots. Good ones are. Ronald Darby doesn’t get the press some of the other corners do. He’s just a good player with coverage skills and toughness who will do his job like Bill Belichick wants.. Cornerback. Florida State. Ronald Darby. 32