2015 NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Round 4
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125.) Baltimore Ravens – TE Ben Koyack, Notre Dame
Dennis Pitta may never play another NFL game, so the Ravens need some depth at the position and a receiving option to complement last year’s 3rd round pick Crockett Gillmore, who is more of a blocking TE.
126.) San Francisco 49ers – ILB Hayes Pullard, USC
The Niners lost both All-Pro Patrick Willis and rookie of the year candidate Chris Borland at ILB this offseason to retirement. Pullard is a fundamentally sound player who is great stopping the run between the hashes, but lacks the athleticism to be a factor in coverage or as a pass rusher. He should be a solid 2-down ILB who contributes on special teams as well.
127.) Dallas Cowboys- DE Za’Darius Smith, Kentucky
Could go a round or two earlier, but Smith’s draft season has mirrored his college career with flashes of dominant potential surrounded by disappointing performances. Smith was a beast in the EW Shrine game and pretty solid in the Senior Bowl, but his combine performance was mediocre. He has the size and skill-set to be a solid base end in the Cowboys scheme and should be able to contribute as a rookie.
128.) Indianapolis Colts – S Kurtis Drummond, Michigan St
The Colts signed veteran safeties Mike Adams and Dwight Lowery, but they are both old and on the downside of their careers. Drummond needs a year or two to adjust to the NFL game and get a little stronger, but he has the potential to be a starter in the league.
129.) Green Bay Packers- CB Jacoby Glenn, UCF
The Packers lost starting corner Tramon Williams and key backup Davon House, so they need some depth at the position. Glenn has the footwork, length, ball skills and closing speed to be a solid starting CB in the league, but at only 179 pounds needs a year or two to get stronger before he can deal with the giant receivers in the NFC North.
130.) Seattle Seahawks – G Robert Myers, Tennessee St
The Seahawks lost their starting center (Unger) and right guard (Carpenter), so need at least some depth replacements. Myers is one of my favorite FBS lineman with the size (6’5 | 326) and athleticism to develop into a mauler at guard.
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131.) New England Patriots – WR Darren Waller, Georgia Tech
Waller runs with a smooth gait that just looks different than the other receives and seems like he is gaining speed the longer he runs. Regardless of his track star running style, a 6’6, 238 pound WR who runs a 4.46 is pretty unusual. His ball skills and route-running are very raw, but his size, speed, and ability to pickup speed late in routes could make Waller a dangerous deep threat. Tom Brady hasn’t had a legit deep weapon since Randy Moss and could connect with Waller on a couple deep balls this year.
132.) San Francisco 49ers – TE Jesse James, Penn St
Ideal build and athleticism for a 3-down tight end, but wasn’t utilized much at Penn St. With the long-term future of Vernon Davis in doubt, it makes sense for the Niners to add depth at TE. James has a lot of potential and in a year or two could emerge as a solid blocker and intermediate receiving threat.
133.) Denver Broncos – DT/DE Marcus Hardison, Arizona St
With the shift to Bum Phillips 1-gap scheme, the Broncos need more explosive DEs and Hardison fits exactly what Phillips is looking for. Hardison has an explosive first step and and can generate pressure in the backfield which neither of the Broncos current DEs do well.
134.) Seattle Seahawks – DE Anthony Chickillo, Miami
Few players have raised their draft stock as much as Chickillo did this offseason. He made it very clear that he was stuck in the wrong scheme at Miami. Chickillo did okay as a 3-4 DE at the U, but when put at DE in a 4-3 scheme during post-season all-star games Chickillo showed off an explosive first step and was practically unblockable. The former 5-star recruit didn’t make much of an impact at Miami, but showed the potential to be an explosive pass rushing DE in the right scheme.
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135.) Cincinnati Bengals – QB Sean Mannion, Oregon St
I don’t think Andy Dalton is a top 15 QB in the NFL, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bengals drafted a QB earlier than this. If not, Mannion has great size, a cannon arm, and the ability to throw receivers open. What he doesn’t have is mobility or a quick release.
136.) Baltimore Ravens – CB Charles Gaines, Louisville
Fluid corner with good footwork and ball skills who can mirror just about any receiver, but is thin at just 180 pounds and at times seems to avoid contact with both bigger receivers and in the run support. If he can get a stronger and more aggressive, while maintaining his quickness, Gaines could be a steal this late in the draft.