Annual PlanetSteelers Board Mock Draft (2015 official selection thread)

[RuthlessBurgher]

Please only post picks here (I'll also announce trades here if any come across my PM desk). Any trash talk or other commentary should be confined to the sister thread (also stickied for your convenience for the next week-and-a-half until the actual draft takes place).

Here is the schedule. Try to follow it as closely as possible. You may make your picks early if everyone ahead of you has already picked, but please try not to pick late (because you can be leapfrogged twice Vikings-style before I ultimately must make the pick for you so that we can move forward. Thanks). Feel free to PM me your wishlists in advance if you will not be at your computer during your scheduled slot.

Monday, April 20, 2015

9:00-9:59 a.m. EST TAMPA BAY *Discipline of Steel* QB Jameis Winston, Florida State
10:00-10:59 a.m. EST TENNESSEE *pfelix73* QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon
11:00-11:59 a.m. EST JACKSONVILLE *RuthlessBurgher* DE/OLB Dante Fowler Jr., Florida
12:00-12:59 p.m. EST OAKLAND *brazilsteel* WR Kevin White, West Virginia
1:00-1:59 p.m. EST WASHINGTON *RuthlessBurgher* DT Leonard Williams, USC
2:00-2:59 p.m. EST NEW YORK JETS *SteelCrazy* DE/OLB Shane Ray, Missouri
3:00-3:59 p.m. EST CHICAGO *RuthlessBurgher* WR Amari Cooper, Alabama
4:00-4:59 p.m. EST ATLANTA *steelblood* DE/OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

9:00-9:59 a.m. EST NEW YORK GIANTS *steelblood* OT Ereck Flowers, Miami
10:00-10:59 a.m. EST ST. LOUIS *RuthlessBurgher* OT/OG Brandon Scherff, Iowa
11:00-11:59 a.m. EST MINNESOTA *SteelCrazy* CB Trae Waynes, Michigan State
12:00-12:59 p.m. EST CLEVELAND *squidkid* DT Danny Shelton, Washington
1:00-1:59 p.m. EST NEW ORLEANS *squidkid* DE/OLB Alvin "Bud" Dupree, Kentucky
2:00-2:59 p.m. EST MIAMI *RuthlessBurgher* WR DeVante Parker, Louisville
3:00-3:59 p.m. EST SAN FRANCISCO *brazilsteel* DT/DE Arik Armstead, Oregon
4:00-4:59 p.m. EST HOUSTON *RuthlessBurgher* OT/OG La'El Collins, LSU

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

9:00-9:59 a.m. EST SAN DIEGO *pfelix73* DE/OLB Randy Gregory, Nebraska
10:00-10:59 a.m. EST KANSAS CITY *RuthlessBurgher* OT Andrus Peat, Stanford
11:00-11:59 a.m. EST CLEVELAND (FROM BUFFALO) *squidkid* WR Jaelen Strong, Arizona State
12:00-12:59 p.m. EST PHILADELPHIA *RuthlessBurgher* SS Landon Collins, Alabama
1:00-1:59 p.m. EST CINCINNATI *RuthlessBurgher* DT Malcom Brown, Texas
2:00-2:59 p.m. EST JACKSONVILLE (MOCK TRADE WITH PITTSBURGH) *RuthlessBurgher* RB Todd Gurley, Georgia
3:00-3:59 p.m. EST DETROIT *RuthlessBurgher* RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
4:00-4:59 p.m. EST ARIZONA *brazilsteel* ILB Eric Kendricks, UCLA

Thursday, April 23, 2015

9:00-9:59 a.m. EST CAROLINA *RuthlessBurgher* OT D.J. Humphries, Florida
10:00-10:59 a.m. EST BALTIMORE *steeler_fan_in_t.o.* WR Breshad Perriman, Central Florida
11:00-11:59 a.m. EST DALLAS *RuthlessBurgher* DT Eddie Goldman, Florida State
12:00-12:59 p.m. EST DENVER *brazilsteel* C/G/T Cameron Erving, Florida State
1:00-1:59 p.m. EST INDIANAPOLIS *RuthlessBurgher* OT T.J. Clemmings, Pittsburgh
2:00-2:59 p.m. EST GREEN BAY *RuthlessBurgher* CB Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest
3:00-3:59 p.m. EST NEW ORLEANS (FROM SEATTLE) *squidkid* CB Marcus Peters, Washington
4:00-4:59 p.m. EST NEW ENGLAND *RuthlessBurgher* DT Jordan Phillips, Oklahoma

ROUND TWO:

Friday, April 24, 2015

9:00-9:29 a.m. EST TENNESSEE *pfelix73* TE Maxx Williams, Minnesota
9:30-9:59 a.m. EST TAMPA BAY *Discipline of Steel* OT Jake Fisher, Oregon
10:00-10:29 a.m. EST OAKLAND *brazilsteel* DE/OLB Owamagbe Odighizuwa, UCLA
10:30-10:59 a.m. EST PITTSBURGH (MOCK TRADE WITH JACKSONVILLE) *RuthlessBurgher* DE/OLB Eli Harold, Virginia
11:00-11:29 a.m. EST NEW YORK JETS *SteelCrazy* QB Brett Hundley, UCLA
11:30-11:59 a.m. EST WASHINGTON *RuthlessBurgher* CB/FS Byron Jones, Connecticut
12:00-12:29 p.m. EST CHICAGO *RuthlessBurgher* OT Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M
12:30-12:59 p.m. EST NEW YORK GIANTS *steelblood* FS Damarious Randall, Arizona State
1:00-1:29 p.m. EST ST. LOUIS *RuthlessBurgher* WR Dorial Green-Beckham, Missouri
1:30-1:59 p.m. EST ATLANTA *steelblood* RB Jay Ajayi, Boise State
2:00-2:29 p.m. EST CLEVELAND *squidkid* ILB Bernardrick McKinney, Mississippi State
2:30-2:59 p.m. EST NEW ORLEANS *squidkid* DE Preston Smith, Mississippi State
3:00-3:29 p.m. EST MINNESOTA *SteelCrazy* LB Paul Dawson, TCU
3:30-3:59 p.m. EST SAN FRANCISCO *brazilsteel* DT Carl Davis, Iowa
4:00-4:29 p.m. EST MIAMI *RuthlessBurgher* OG Laken Tomlinson, Duke
4:30-4:59 p.m. EST SAN DIEGO *pfelix73* CB/FS Eric Rowe, Utah

Monday, April 27, 2015

9:00-9:29 a.m. EST KANSAS CITY *RuthlessBurgher* WR Nelson Agholor, USC
9:30-9:59 a.m. EST BUFFALO *steeler_fan_in_t.o.* ILB Stephone Anthony, Clemson
10:00-10:29 a.m. EST HOUSTON *RuthlessBurgher* WR Phillip Dorsett, Miami
10:30-10:59 a.m. EST PHILADELPHIA *RuthlessBurgher* CB Jalen Collins, LSU
11:00-11:29 a.m. EST CINCINNATI *RuthlessBurgher* DE Danielle Hunter, LSU
11:30-11:59 a.m. EST DETROIT *RuthlessBurgher* OG A.J. Cann, South Carolina
12:00-12:29 p.m. EST ARIZONA *brazilsteel* DE/OLB Nate Orchard, Utah
12:30-12:59 p.m. EST PITTSBURGH *RuthlessBurgher* CB/FS Quinten Rollins, Miami (OH)
1:00-1:29 p.m. EST CAROLINA *RuthlessBurgher* LB/SS/RB Shaq Thompson, Washington
1:30-1:59 p.m. EST BALTIMORE *steeler_fan_in_t.o.* CB Ronald Darby, Florida State
2:00-2:29 p.m. EST DENVER *brazilsteel* TE Clive Walford, Miami
2:30-2:59 p.m. EST DALLAS *RuthlessBurgher* RB Tevin Coleman, Indiana
3:00-3:29 p.m. EST INDIANAPOLIS *RuthlessBurgher* ILB Denzel Perryman, Miami
3:30-3:59 p.m. EST GREEN BAY *RuthlessBurgher* OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, Washington
4:00-4:29 p.m. EST SEATTLE *RuthlessBurgher* C Hroniss Grasu, Oregon
4:30-4:59 p.m. EST NEW ENGLAND *RuthlessBurgher* WR Devin Smith, Ohio State

ROUND THREE:

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

9:00-9:29 a.m. EST TAMPA BAY *Discipline of Steel* OG Josue Matias, Florida State
9:30-9:59 a.m. EST TENNESSEE *pfelix73* CB P.J. Williams, Florida State
10:00-10:29 a.m. EST PITTSBURGH (MOCK TRADE WITH JACKSONVILLE) *RuthlessBurgher* CB/FS Alex Carter, Stanford
10:30-10:59 a.m. EST OAKLAND *brazilsteel* OG Arie Kouandjio, Alabama
11:00-11:29 a.m. EST WASHINGTON *RuthlessBurgher* OT Donovan Smith, Penn State
11:30-11:59 a.m. EST NEW YORK JETS *SteelCrazy* RB Duke Johnson, Miami
12:00-12:29 p.m. EST CHICAGO *RuthlessBurgher* QB Bryce Petty, Baylor
12:30-12:59 p.m. EST ST. LOUIS *RuthlessBurgher* OG Tre Jackson, Florida State
1:00-1:29 p.m. EST ATLANTA *steelblood* DE Trey Flowers, Arkansas
1:30-1:59 p.m. EST NEW YORK GIANTS *steelblood* G/C Ali Marpet, Hobart & William Smith
2:00-2:29 p.m. EST NEW ORLEANS (FROM MIAMI) *squidkid* TE/WR Devin Funchess, Michigan
2:30-2:59 p.m. EST MINNESOTA *SteelCrazy* SS Jaquiski Tartt, Samford
3:00-3:29 p.m. EST CLEVELAND *squidkid* QB Garrett Grayson, Colorado State
3:30-3:59 p.m. EST NEW ORLEANS *squidkid* WR Chris Conley, Georgia
4:00-4:29 p.m. EST SAN FRANCISCO *brazilsteel* WR Sammie Coates, Auburn
4:30-4:59 p.m. EST KANSAS CITY *RuthlessBurgher* WR Tyler Lockett, Kansas State

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

9:00-9:29 a.m. EST BUFFALO *steeler_fan_in_t.o.* FS Derron Smith, Fresno State
9:30-9:59 a.m. EST ARIZONA (MOCK TRADE WITH HOUSTON) *brazilsteel* RB T.J. Yeldon, Alabama
10:00-10:29 a.m. EST SAN DIEGO *pfelix73* RB Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska
10:30-10:59 a.m. EST PHILADELPHIA *RuthlessBurgher* OG Mitch Morse, Missouri
11:00-11:29 a.m. EST CINCINNATI *RuthlessBurgher* QB Sean Mannion, Oregon State
11:30-11:59 a.m. EST HOUSTON (MOCK TRADE WITH ARIZONA) *RuthlessBurgher* CB D'Joun Smith, Florida Atlantic
12:00-12:29 p.m. EST PITTSBURGH *RuthlessBurgher* DE Henry Anderson, Stanford
12:30-12:59 p.m. EST DETROIT *RuthlessBurgher* DT Michael Bennett, Ohio State
1:00-1:29 p.m. EST CAROLINA *RuthlessBurgher* WR Rashad Greene, Florida State
1:30-1:59 p.m. EST BALTIMORE *steeler_fan_in_t.o.* OLB Lorenzo Mauldin, Louisville
2:00-2:29 p.m. EST DALLAS *RuthlessBurgher* FS Adrian Amos, Penn State
2:30-2:59 p.m. EST DENVER *brazilsteel* SS James Sample, Louisville
3:00-3:29 p.m. EST INDIANAPOLIS *RuthlessBurgher* RB David Johnson, Northern Iowa
3:30-3:59 p.m. EST GREEN BAY *RuthlessBurgher* RB Jeremy Langford, Michigan State
4:00-4:29 p.m. EST SEATTLE *RuthlessBurgher* WR Tre McBride, William and Mary
4:30-4:59 p.m. EST NEW ENGLAND *RuthlessBurgher* CB Doran Grant, Ohio State
5:00-5:29 p.m. EST NEW ENGLAND (COMPENSATORY SELECTION) *RuthlessBurgher* RB David Cobb, Minnesota
5:30-5:59 p.m. EST KANSAS CITY (COMPENSATORY SELECTION) *RuthlessBurgher* CB Senquez Golson, Mississippi
6:00-6:29 p.m. EST CINCINNATI (COMPENSATORY SELECTION) *RuthlessBurgher* TE Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State

START OF ACTUAL DRAFT:

Thursday, April 30, 2015

[pfelix73]

TENNESSEE IS ON THE CLOCK AND LEAPFROGS THE BUCS, DUE TO INDECISION AS TO WHAT THEY WANT TO DO, SO......

WITH THE 1ST/ 2ND OVERALL PICK IN THE 2015 DRAFT, THE TENNESSEE TITANS SELECT:

QB FROM OREGON..... MARCUS MARIOTA







We are ecstatic to finally have our (hopefully) Franchise Quarterback now. Marcus will come in to camp and compete with Zack and we'll go from there.

At 6 foot 4 inches tall and roughly 220 lbs, he is exactly what we are looking for in a QB.

He WAS our #1 player on our boards, and even IF we had the #1 pick in this year's draft, we would've chosen Marcus.

So, we welcome Marcus to Tennessee and are looking forward to working with him.....


Intangibles on Marcus:

Strengths: Extremely athletic
Dangerous runner
Fast and agile
Accurate passer
Quick release
Strong arm
Makes good decisions
Very good at avoiding interceptions
Has the potential for plus-field vision
Sometimes makes progressions through a defense
Throws well on the run
Bails out blockers with ability to avoid sacks
Intelligent
Proven leader with passion for the game
Winner at collegiate level
Experienced 3-year starter
Great teammate
Does everything coaches ask of him
Very humble and eager to learn
Phenomenal work ethic
Durable
Big upside
Toughness; plays injured

[Discipline of Steel]

Sorry , work had me a little busy to start Monday. Bucs take Jameis Winston as everyone knew in the first place.

I was going to do the pick last night but the Official Selection Thread was not yet created....

[RuthlessBurgher]

Well, it's now 11:00, meaning Jacksonville is now on the clock, and they are unclaimed, so I will take over.

With both QB's off the board (who the Jags weren't considering anyway after taking Bortles in this same 3rd slot a year ago), all possibilities are open to them. Gus Bradley is a defensive coach. After investing heavily on offense early in recent drafts (taking wideouts Marqise Lee and Allen Robinson in round 2 last year after QB Bortles in round 1, plus OT Luke Joeckel 2nd overall the year before), it's time to address defense so he can start building a winner in the mold of the team he left in Seattle. Most draftniks have Leonard Williams as the top defender in this draft, but he is a 3-technique DT, and the best player on the Jags' D last year was their 3-technique DT, Sen'Derrick Marks. Plus they spend big free agent dollars to sign Jared Odrick away from the Dolphins to start at the other DT spot, and they have reasonable depth at DT with a couple of former first round picks in Tyson Alualu and Ziggy Hood, plus run-stuffer Roy Miller as well. However, at DE, they need both starters as well as depth players...outside pass rush is a huge need. There are many top notch pash rushers available in this draft, including one who played his college ball in nearby Gainesville.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are proud to select:

Dante Fowler Jr., DE, Florida

6'3" Height
33 3/4" Arm Length
261LBS. Weight
9 1/2" Hands

Overview

First-team All-SEC and Walter Camp second-team selection in 2014. Led the Gators with 15 tackles for loss and 17 quarterback hurries and had 8.5 sacks. Had at least one tackle for loss in all but one game in 2014. Was voted team and defensive MVP and was a captain for his final season. Was second-team All-SEC as a sophomore in 2013. Played in 37 career games, with 25 starts. Had five forced fumbles in his career and 34 tackles for loss. Was a five-star recruit from Lakewood High School in Florida and competed in the 2012 Under Armour All-America game.

Analysis

Strengths

Well-built, athletic frame with very long arms. Has transformed body since coming in, losing 25 pounds while adding substantial explosiveness in space. Versatile -- was moved around field for Gators. Can rush from two- or three-point stance. Good first-step quickness. Uses improving spin move to counter when rush stalls high-side. Can dip and turn corner against upright tackles. Slants inside with devastating quickness. Well-timed arm over to whip lungers. Rangy in pursuit. Has hips and feet to change direction seamlessly. Can chase play-side running back to sideline and terminate with very little angle. Length to stifle cut blocks. Strong hands and arm extension to set edge and maintain.

Weaknesses

Bounced all over the field. Raw pass rusher. Still learning nuances of the position. Needs more coordination between hands and feet. Pass-rush approach lacks efficiency and includes too much wasted motion. Expected "speed-to-power" conversion inconsistent on tape. Tackles with length can lock him out and run him over the top. Average lower-body strength with limited window to fend off power. Limited recovery talent when beaten early in snap. Inconsistency against downhill running game is a concern.

Draft Projection
Round 1 (top 10)

Sources Tell Us
"He's had to play at different weights and different spots on the field, and I think he's finally understanding how to use his athleticism to dominate a game. He will be way better in the pros than what he is now." -- AFC East college director of scouting

NFL Comparison
Khalil Mack

Bottom Line
Strong-side 3-4 outside linebacker with the physical traits and above-average potential to set the edge or spill runs wide to an early demise. Fowler is a competitive pass rusher getting by on athleticism and inside moves right now, but has a Pro Bowl ceiling with double-digit sack potential if he takes coaching and addresses his rush technique.

[brazilsteel]

The Oakland Raiders GM was not finding this thread.
With the 4th overall pick of the 2015 NFL draft:


The Raiders already got their quarterback last draft and now they need to add some targets for Carr, Kevin White is the right pick.

Analysis by NFL.com:

OVERVIEW
White had a spectacular senior season with 109 receptions and 1,447 receiving yards, finishing third and sixth, respectively, in the nation in 2014. Was one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff award (best receiver). He started the season with seven consecutive 100-yard receiving games, a school record. He set the school record for catches in a game with 16 receptions vs. Texas on Nov. 8, 2014. Missed the first game of his junior season with a shoulder injury after joining West Virginia from Lackawanna College. Played in 24 career games, starting 22 in his two seasons with West Virginia.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Has desired NFL frame for the position. Goes and gets the ball with consistency. Had issues with drops in 2013 after transferring in from JUCO, but caught everything in sight in 2014. High points the ball. Asked to run more types of routes in 2014 and delivered with increased productivity. Terrific inside release to beat press coverage. Creates separation on crossers and can stop on a dime on hitch routes. Makes defenders work to get him down after the catch. Competes when the ball is in the air. Looks to turn upfield immediately after short catch, running with desire and some power.

WEAKNESSES Pigeon-toed and runs heel to toe. Allowed to play in space and must learn to get off line of scrimmage against press coverage. Must answer questions abound about his top-end speed. Wall-off blocker who could use more work in that area. Average wiggle after the catch and relies on effort over suddenness to pick up yards after catch.

DRAFT PROJECTION Round 1 (top 10)

BOTTOM LINE He's not just a product of West Virginia's system -- he's talented. White showed off 23 reps on the bench press and a blazing 4.35 40 at the combine, proving he has the top-end speed to go with the size and strength. White came into West Virginia with very limited confidence, according to team insiders, but when he left, he had realized his rare talent. White lacks the polish of Amari Cooper, but some teams already believe he has the best upside of any wide receiver in this draft.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Washington is unclaimed, so I will make a pick for them now (I'll be out of the office during the 1:00 hour today, so I'll make it a big early). The Skins were zeroed in on drafting an outside pass rusher to replace the departed Brian Orakpo opposite of Ryan Kerrigan. Trent Murphy was okay as a rookie OLB, but didn't appear to be anything spectacular. However, now that the Raiders surprisingly passed on Leonard Williams, who has actually gone on record as saying that he wants to play for the Raiders (which seems to be more and more rare in this day and age), it's time to re-evaluate. Williams looks the part of a 3-technique DT in a 4-3, but he is scheme versatile enough that he could be a 5-technique DE in a 3-4 like Washington currently runs. He doesn't have to occupy blockers either...he could be used similarly to the way that Houston uses J.J. Watt. He could also collapse the pocket from multiple position in nickel and dime defenses as well. Possibly the best overall player in the entire draft still available at #5? Yes, please.

The Washington Redskins are proud to select:

Leonard Williams, DT, USC

6'5" Height
34 5/8" Arm Length
302LBS. Weight
10 5/8" Hands

Overview

In 2014, Williams was selected as USC's Most Valuable Player and Defensive Lineman of the Year. Also was first-team All-Pac-12 selection. He was a finalist for the Hendricks Award and a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, Bednarik Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy. He was one of five captains selected by teammates prior to the 2014 season. He had 80 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one interception and forced three fumbles during 2014 season. Williams sat out 2014 spring practice while recovering from a 2013 shoulder injury. In 2013, Williams was the starter at defensive end and he was named USC's Defensive Lineman of the Year, despite being bothered during the year with a shoulder injury. In 2012, Williams played in all 13 games, starting nine at defensive tackle and was named Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. Some of his artwork was displayed at the 2013 and 2014 "Artletics" on-campus exhibits that featured the works of USC student-athletes. As a senior in high school, his honors included Super Prep All-American and Prep Star All-American.

Analysis

Strengths
Supremely gifted interior lineman with length, athleticism and elite power. Lined up just about everywhere along the line at one point or another. Able to jolt offensive linemen with powerful hands and is extremely hard to redirect for offensive linemen once he gets going downhill. Explosive hip snap to leverage blockers and is rarely moved from his gap. Often a read-and-react two-gapper and plays peek-a-boo with running backs while discarding blockers at will when he's ready to tackle. Too much play strength for zone blockers to cross-face him. Fires out with low pad level when playing the run and is difficult to submarine on short yardage. Has feet and brute force to recover and get back into a play after being beaten early. Dangerous pass rusher from twist game, showing big closing burst. Effort rusher who will eventually get home if single-blocked. Beginning to develop spin move as pass-rush counter. Showed intriguing potential as a pass-rushing end in space. Frame able to hold more weight and muscle.

Weaknesses
Is a little late out of his stance off the snap. Must learn to consistently fire hands out as weapons. Slow to transition from run stopper to pass rusher when teams throw on first down. Pad level rises and legs straighten out as pass rusher. Base will narrow, slowing momentum and limiting full potential of his bull rush. Hasn't learned to set up offensive linemen or string together pass-rush moves yet. Doesn't always play to capacity and pursuit is lacking when play heads away from him. Still very raw. Wins with physical tools over skill.

Draft Projection
Round 1 (top three)

Sources Tell Us
"You can't over-think this one. It doesn't matter how raw he is because he's got freakish qualities that are rare for men his size. I think he has a chance to be as good as Kevin Williams. That's his comp." -- NFC Director of Scouting

NFL Comparison
Kevin Williams

Bottom Line
Enormously powerful defensive lineman. Has the look and feel of the biggest, strongest kid on the playground but hasn't figured out how to unlock his natural gifts and consistently dominate the rest of the kids on the playground just yet. Williams can play in an odd or even front, and is able to hold the point as a two-gapper or disrupt upfield. With coaching and more experience, Williams should be able to match the athleticism with the power and become a consistent Pro Bowler with a ceiling that goes even higher than that.

[RuthlessBurgher]

Bears leapfrog Jets. With Kevin White off the board, they were hoping the Jets addressed defense, allowing Amari Cooper to fall to them as their replacement for new Jet Brandon Marshall opposite Alshon Jeffery. But since the Jets' time elapsed, they no longer need to worry.

The Chicago Bears are proud to select:

WR Amari Cooper, Alabama

6'1" Height
31 1/2" Arm Length
211LBS. Weight
10" Hands

Overview

As a junior in 2014, he was the winner of the Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the nation's most outstanding receiver and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He was a unanimous first-team All-American and was SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Led the nation in receptions (124) and finished second in yards (1,727) and touchdown receptions (16). Played in 40 games in his three-year Alabama career, starting 30 games and hauling in 31 touchdown receptions. Hampered by foot and toe injuries during sophomore season, but finished season with a flourish. He caught 15 passes for 299 yards in the final two games of the season, including a 99-yard touchdown reception. As a freshman in 2012, he earned consensus Freshman All-America honors. Following his senior season at Northwestern High School in Miami, Fla., Cooper shined in the Under Armour All-America Game where he had a 75-yard touchdown grab and a 93-yard punt return for a score. Was rated a top-50 prospect in the nation by Rivals.

Analysis

Strengths
Asked to become a dominant offensive threat and did so. Accelerates to top speed and stays there at the top of his routes. Consistently able to get defenders leaning before breaking them off in the other direction. Owned the post route. Play speed includes a second gear. Good feel for traffic on crossers and is able to adjust and avoid the big hit. Unafraid to work the middle and secures the tough catch in traffic. Sticks it and gets it out of breaks, creating instant separation. Not content to sit in zone as covered target. Works to make himself presentable to quarterback. Competes hard and makes big plays in big games. Worked outside and from slot and varies his route speed. Tracks the ball well and has burst to run under and finish for six. Caught absolutely everything during NFL Scouting combine workout.

Weaknesses
Needs to finish routes. Will stop or occasionally adjust route, putting quarterback in danger of an interception. Can improve use of body to shield defenders from the ball. Run blocking can improve. Could use a little more fire in that department. Focus drops have been an issue at times, dropping 13 passes over the last two seasons.

Draft Projection
Round 1 (top 10)

Sources Tell Us
"Amari is super athletic, very fluid and highly skilled as a route runner and hands catcher. Because of his reserved demeanor and similar ability, I compared him to Marvin Harrison during the season." -- Former NFL GM and current Reese's Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage

NFL Comparison
Marvin Harrison

Bottom Line
Won't dazzle with blazing speed or outrageous size, but is good in both categories. Complete receiver with game-changing ability to win downfield. Has the skill and twitch to be a consistent, high-volume target in the short and intermediate games with the ability to produce against any coverage. Cooper won't be able to run roughshod over NFL safeties like he did in college, but he should be able to help a passing game improve quickly.

[SteelCrazy]

Jets pick, Shane Ray, DE/OLB, Missouri.....Shane Ray is going to fill a huge need on defense for the Jets.



An injury prevented Ray from working out at the Combine, but the Jets have done their homework. He recorded 14.5 sacks, 65 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles in 2014. Ray had multi-sack games against Toledo, Central Florida, Kentucky and South Carolina. He also did well against Florida and offensive tackle D.J. Humphries.

Ray has demonstrated a real burst off the snap with the agility to turn the corner. He needs to get stronger for the ground game, but he has speed-rushing skills and edge-rush athleticism. Against the run, Ray does well in pursuit, but he can have problems when teams run straight at him. Ray lacks length, but he has good pass-rushing moves and is extremely fast off the snap.

[steelblood]

The Atlanta Falcons select Vic Beasley DE Clemson.



Dan Quinn thinks Beasley is in the Bruce Irvin mold. Certainly Beasley is undersized, but his speed and pass rushing skill will get him on the field immediately in rotational duty. With 33 career sacks and 7 forced fumbles, Beasley was extremely disruptive during his college career.

[steelblood]

The NY Giants select Ereck Flowers, OT Florida.



At 6'6 330 pounds with 34 inch arms, Flowers has the size teams covet. He is also naturally strong, athletic, and flashes some nastiness. Ereck is only 20 years old with huge upside.