2015 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: 2nd Round
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47.) Miami Dolphins – WR Devin Smith, Ohio St
The Dolphins traded deep threat Mike Wallace to the Vikings this offseason, but replace him here with a possible upgrade in Devin Smith. The WR group of Jarvis Landry, Kenny Stills, and Devin Smith could be surprisingly dangerous for the Dolphins this season. If QB Ryan Tannehill takes a step forward this season, the Dolphins offense could make a leap this season.
48.) San Diego Chargers – C/OG Cameron Erving, Florida St
Long time Chargers center Nick Hardwick has announced his retirement leaving them without a competent replacement at the position. Erving has the athleticism to play almost anywhere on the O-line and could start at center as a rookie for the Bolts.
49.) Kansas City Chiefs – WR Breshad Perriman, UCF
Alex Smith rarely throws the ball more then 10-15 yards and a receiver like Perryman who has the strength to shuck DBs on short routes and the ability to make something happen after the catch is a great fit.
50.) Buffalo Bills – MLB Paul Dawson, TCU
Fits Rex’s style (David Harris) at MLB as a hard-hiting sun stopper. Dawson ran slower than expected at the combine but has great instincts and plays faster than his timed speed. The Bills defense is going to be fierce next season.
51.) Houston Texans – C Hroniss Grasu, Oregon
The Texans released veteran C Chris Myers due to salary cap issues last week and need a quality replacement. Luckily for them, they find one in Hroniss Grasu who is the best center in this class. He’s a team leader who can make adjustments at the line, excel as both a run and pass blocker, and eventually become an All-Pro.
52.) Philadelphia Eagles – DE/OLB Hau’oli Kikaha, Washington
The Eagles let OLB Trent Cole leave in free agency and need a replacement pass rusher off the edge. Kikaha is a tweener who might not be fluid enough to be a stand up OLB or big enough to be a 4-3 DE. What Kikaha can do is get to the QB, which is exactly what the Eagles need.
53.) Cincinnati Bengals – DE Nate Orchard, Utah
The Bengals D-line fell apart last year but the additions of Malcolm Brown and Orchard could fix things in a hurry. Orchard has a powerful punch, quick first step, and the non-stop motor needed to be an effective pass rusher in the NFL.
54.) Detroit Lions – CB Jalen Collins, LSU
New DC Teryl Austin somehow built a competent secondary around a group that was one of the worst in the league in 2013. It was impressive, but there just isn’t much talent in the Lions secondary and they badly need some upgrades. Collins is raw, but at 6’1 |203 with elite athleticism the tools are there for him to be a shut-down corner against the tall NFC North receivers. With the instruction of Austin, a former defensive backs coach, I could see Collins becoming a Pro Bowl caliber player early in his career.