2015 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Round 4
115.) Cleveland Browns- WR Ty Montgomery, Stanford
The Browns have a couple small quick WRs (Hawkins, Gabriel) and a couple big slow one (Bowe, Hartline), but Montgomery gives them a mix of both with good size, a muscular build, dynamic ability after the catch and kick/punt return skills. Montgomery had a poor 2014 season, but was considered a potential 1st round pick after his 2013 season and has plenty of upside.
116.) Houston Texans – ILB Jeff Luc, Cincinnati
Some sites have Luc as an undrafted free agent, but I have a 3rd-4th round grade on him due to his football awareness that allows him to play much faster than his timed speed (4.83). Luc is a vicious hitter and should be a dominant run stopper as a rookie, but struggles in coverage may limit him to 2-downs. Either way he will be a huge upgrade inside for the Texans.
117.) San Diego Chargers – WR Tre McBride, William & Mary
Polished small school receiver who has size, speed, and route running ability to contribute early at the NFL level.
118.) Kansas City Chiefs – CB Doran Grant, Ohio St
Played almost mistake free football as a senior for the national champs and ran a surprising 4.44 40-time at the combine. Grant is a technically sound corner who isn’t flashy, but has good technique and should be able to see the field as a rookie. I wouldn’t be surprised if Grant goes as high as late 2nd round.
119.) St. Louis Rams- G Jamil Douglas, Arizona St
Versatilie lineman who could play guard or right tackle. The Rams just need to field a respectable O-line this season and I think they are a playoff team. Douglas has a shot to start at guard, but worst case will be a valuable swing lineman.
120.) Cincinnati Bengals -OLB Kwon Alexander, LSU
Ideal athleticism for the weak-side OLB position in the Bengals defensive scheme. Alexander is raw technique wise, but an explosive athlete with great speed, sound tackling fundamentals, and good instincts. He probably would have been an early day 2 pick next year if he had stayed in school and could be a steal for Bengals this late.
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121.) Pittsburgh Steelers- DE Henry Anderson. Stanford
Hard working, lunch-pail type with better athleticism than expected. Anderson can set the edge vs the run and is crafty enough as a pass rusher to generate occasional pressure on the QB. In a year or two when he gets stronger, Anderson could be a very good 3-4 DE.
122.) Baltimore Ravens – OLB Xzavier Dickson, Alabama
The Ravens just lost OLB Pernell McPhee to the Bears, but Dickson has a similar skill set and could provide similar production in a year or two.
123.) Arizona Cardinals – ILB Bryce Hager, Baylor
Even if ILB Daryl Washington is re-instated, the Cards still need help at the other ILB spot as former 2nd round pick Kevin Minter has been a disappointment and Larry Foote may retire after recent foot surgery. Hager has great instincts, is a sound tackler, and showed better than expected athleticism at the combine.
124.) Carolina Panthers – OT Donovan Smith, Penn St
The Panthers have signed some retread OTs in Michael Oher and Jonathon Martin, but neither guy was good last year and they definitely need more talent at the tackle position. Smith is best suited as a right tackle and has the power to be a mauling run blocker while being wide enough to provide an obstacle in pass protection.