DRAFT TRACKER 2015
2015
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DRAFTED BY
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 • Pick 17
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Projection-based prospect with elite size and the traits to become a dominant run-stuffing defensive end in an odd front. Armstead has the explosiveness off the snap and in his jarring punch to gain early advantages and control offensive linemen. Armstead is a fast riser but is still very raw. He will need patience and coaching and must become a more effective pass rusher at some point.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Chicago Bears
Round 2 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His power at the point of attack and ability to discard blockers and actually make plays rather than just eating space will have 3-4 teams very excited about their potential nose guard of the future. However, his lack of pass-rushing prowess could limit just how high he rises on draft boards.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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New England Patriots
Round 1 • Pick 32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Penetrating big man who took a huge step forward as an NFL prospect in 2014. Brown has hand quickness and uses hands like an NFL starter. His instincts and feel off the snap help him to get into the backfield quickly. Some personnel men believe Brown can play multiple spots along the line in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense, which could put him in play for a high number of teams.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 6 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Bennett is a disciplined, intelligent player who is a fit for teams looking for an upfield disruptor. He relies on his initial burst, hand usage and technique to win at the point of attack. Bennett has the potential to dominate sluggish or weak guards, but might have issues with true power guards in the NFL.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 3 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Davis has the height, weight and length of a first-rounder, but his draft value will be hindered by his lack of productivity as a pass rusher. If Davis can get his overall production to match his talent and traits, he'll have a long NFL career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 283 lbs
- Arm
- 34 5/8"
- Hand
- 11"
- Wing
- 82 3/4"
Production
67
Athleticism
59.01
Total Score
126.01
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Richardson's tape is full of plays and near plays thanks to his outstanding pursuit and his ability to shed and find the ball quickly. While he lacks the desired height to play defensive end in an odd front, his length and outstanding work with his hands give him a shot at that spot. He has enough strength and room for more bulk to project inside in an upfield 4-3 defense. Richardson's athleticism and hand usage make him an ascending prospect with starter potential.
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Detroit Lions
Round 4 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Teams have an issue with his lack of production in 2014, but his initial burst off the snap can't be dismissed. Wright has been in a defensive-line rotation at Auburn over the last two seasons, but has never really shown an ability to be a run-stuffer. Wright is a fit in a penetrating scheme, but he must continue to improve as a pass rusher.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 2 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He's a 3-4 defensive end or a 4-3 defensive tackle who has to make a living playing the run. Edwards failed to reach expectations while at Florida State and ended his career as a core defender rather than dominant force. His "level of ability" is higher than his current level of play and could continue to be the case unless he finds more passion and effort from snap to snap.
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Houston Texans
Round 6 • Pick 40
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rotational defensive tackle with functional power and enough initial quickness to play in an odd or even front. Covington has played just two years of college football after missing almost the entire 2014 season due to a knee injury. Missing an entire year of football and the injury that caused his absence will both be hills to climb, but he's flashed NFL traits and talent previously.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 6 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
One-gap penetrator with serious juice off the snap. Philon could have used an additional year at Arkansas to add muscle and improve himself as a take-on defensive tackle, but teams will absolutely be intrigued by his combination of get-off and interior-pass-rush potential.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 6 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
High-motor interior lineman who could become a five-technique in a 3-4 defense with more technique work. Walton has the traits to become an above-average player against the run and should be able to play in both odd and even fronts.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 5 • Pick 18
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Davison is a powerful defensive tackle who has above-average athleticism and saw his overall production spike in 2014. He is well-conditioned and can play all three downs if called upon to do so. With his athleticism, balance and power, Davison has the potential to be an outstanding pro, but he must prove that he can bring those same traits into play against better competition.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 32
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cooper must play in a penetrating defensive front in order to minimize his lack of length and maximize his above-average athleticism. He lacks the power to muscle up and hold his ground, but his ability to win with his hands and be a disruptive pass rusher could offer him immediate value as a rotational defensive tackle with a shot to become a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 33 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 81 3/8"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
88.42
Total Score
143.07
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Skilled pass rusher who understands the position and was simply too athletic and too talented for most of the competition he faced while at Tennessee-Chattanooga. Is a natural fit as a three-technique in a 4-3 defense, but could garner consideration as a 3-4 defensive end if he can prove he's strong enough.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the athletic ability and motor to be effective against the run and was good enough to start for four years in the challenging SEC West. Eulls needs a great deal of improvement as a pass rusher and some of that improvement can come with better hand usage. Has the look of a competent NFL backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 323 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 81 1/8"
Production
56.46
Athleticism
55.53
Total Score
111.99
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic interior lineman with an ability to become a more disruptive penetrator with more coaching and improved technique. He will probably be targeted by one-gap, upfield defenses. His maturity level will be questioned at the NFL Scouting Combine and beyond. The way he handled his situation at Florida could sink his draft prospects, but it shouldn't sink his chance to make a team and become an NFL backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 290 lbs
- Arm
- 31 7/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 76 3/4"
Production
78.91
Athleticism
84.92
Total Score
163.83
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Trinca-Pasat is a three-year starter who saw his productivity take a big jump his senior season thanks to a more aggressive scheme and consistency of effort. His play traits are worthy of draft consideration, but his lack of size will be something that will have to be countered with scheme. He works inside the construct of a defensive scheme exceptionally well and defensive coaches will love his hustle.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 313 lbs
- Arm
- 35"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 82 5/8"
Production
58.01
Athleticism
51
Total Score
109.01
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Mbu will outwork many of the defensive tackles in this draft, but the question is whether his effort level can make up for his inability to dominate against the run or as a pass rusher. Mbu's football character and size give him a shot to make an NFL team.
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DRAFTED BY
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 6 • Pick 41
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fireplug with a good motor and an ability to find gaps and drive upfield through them. He's missing the size and brute strength necessary to consistently handle himself in phone booth battle so he will have to play in a one-gap, upfield defense. He has the look of a penetrating nose who will have to start his career as a backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 285 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Raciti had a big sophomore season but struggled when he was shifted to a 3-4 defense as a junior. In 2014, Raciti moved back to a 4-3 and attacked upfield again. Raciti has to go up or down in weight because he's not big enough to survive at the point of attack on the inside. Some evaluators see value in Raciti slimming down and bouncing outside to a 3-4 strong-side linebacker spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 309 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
High-cut developmental prospect at defensive tackle who plays with the motor and toughness that teams will love, but he is still in need of more seasoning and growth. As he competes against better competition, he could show quite a bit of improvement.
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DRAFTED BY
Tennessee Titans
Round 4 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Space-eater who can eat blocks up but won't spit out much production. Is a liability as a pass rusher and might need to add more mass to lock in as a pure, two-gap nose who can help to keep linebackers clean.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 338 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 78 3/8"
Production
60.34
Athleticism
60.79
Total Score
121.13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Came into UCLA as a heralded five-star recruit and is leaving school after three seasons with just eight starts including none this past season. McCarthy has size that will plant him on some draft boards, but he lacks skill as a pass rusher and hasn't proved that he can venture from a phone booth to make plays. McCarthy's knees will need to be checked closely, but the bigger concern could be his weight problems and whether or not he has the desire to do what it takes to be a player in the league.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 6 • Pick 38
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 294 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Herring will flash, but there just isn't enough tape showing consistency or productivity to value the "flash" beyond the surface. Herring lacks the size and consistent explosion into the gaps to forecast him as anything more than a backup, at best.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 304 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
54.95
Athleticism
58.63
Total Score
113.58
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 4 • Pick 17
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