Ourlads' 2025 NFL Mock Draft Challenge

vikesfan | RD 1 &2 completed with analysis of all picks.

Updated: 04/26/2016 5:16PM ET

Pick	Team	Player	Pos.	School
Round 1
1	Rams	Jared Goff	QB	California
Rams believe they are a QB away from being a playoff team.
2	Eagles f/CLE	Carson Wentz	QB	North Dakota State
Eagles met with him multiple times. They have made no secret they want a franchise QB (they don't see Bradford as one).
3	Chargers	Laremy Tunsil	OT	Mississippi
SD has a lot of options. Team is a mess on both sides. Most importantly, they have to protect the QB. Rivers got hit enough his game went south last season. Chargers are in for a long rebuild, got to start at OL.
4	Cowboys	Joey Bosa	DE	Ohio State
Dallas has one of the worst DL in football. They took chances with a guy that didn't want to be there. Got to find a pass rusher in this draft early as in Rd 1 or 2 to have a chance in division.
5	Jaguars	Jalen Ramsey	CB	Florida State
Ramsey is a for sure top 7 pick. Reason I put him at 5 is because I think the Jags will take best defensive player on the board. Offensively, Jags are clicking but on defense have a way to go. Pick number 5 I suggest is more likely to be traded just because their are teams that view Jalen Ramsey as best defensive player in draft. Jags are one of the teams that need depth over a elite pick based on their current roster.
6	Ravens	Ronnie Stanley	OT	Notre Dame
Ravens have been linked to Myles Jack often, but I see it as Ravens needing talent elsewhere. They really need a WR most, which means they likely are trading the pick unless they love someone at 6. Got to go with best player available for them.
7	49ers	DeForest Buckner	DE	Oregon
The defensive line is key to dethroning both ARI and SEA.I don't believe QB at 7 makes much sense. Lynch proved he isn't a top 10 player against Auburn. He looks like a player, but so does Connor Cook in the 2nd round.
8	Browns f/MIA/PHI	Shaq Lawson	DE	Clemson
CLE has the worst defensive line in football. It's so obvious they need a pass rusher you can almost assume pick 8 is one of three DL guys. Lawson is the only guys ND LT Ronnie Stanley had any trouble with last season. Bottom line, Shaq has so much upside to his game I think CLE probably knows the best is yet to come with his game.
9	Buccaneers	Vernon Hargreaves	CB	Florida
Vernon is a really fast player. I think TB could use a playmaker in the secondary. I think he tracks the ball too well to fall outside of top 10. He's been a force on a really fun defense with the Gators. I think his game will translate well in TB.
10	Giants	Jack Conklin	OT	Michigan State
How easy was it to get hits on Eli Manning last year? Very. Consider this a lock.
11	Bears	Leonard Floyd	OB	Georgia
I fully suspect CHI to be going defense in RD 1. Floyd is a obvious pick that needs no explaining to Bears fans. I do think Reggie Ragland is in play, but they need a pass rush more than anything.
12	Saints	Mackensie Alexander	CB	Clemson
Teams just didn't throw his way. Saints had worst defense in league last season I believe, and thus this pick makes a lot of sense for them in a especially pass happy division.
13	Dolphins f/PHI	Zeke Elliott	RB	Ohio State
Good things happen to some that wait. I believe some team will trade to get past Miami, but if not he will be a Dolphin. He could easily have a Gurley impression early in FL.
14	Raiders	Myles Jack	IB	UCLA
Raiders hit on a jackpot with Myles Jack. I think he will fall because of knee concerns that reportedly moved out of the top 10 on some boards as noted on NFL network. He seems like a great fit for them.
15	Titans	Sheldon Rankins	DT	Louisville
Let's face it, Titans already won the draft. I fully expect them to go with DL early since they they are in a rebuild with very little to work with on defense. The good thing with having so many picks is they will play the draft better with all the leverage. This is a safer first round pick and one that they clearly need.
16	Lions	Robert Nkemdiche	DT	Mississippi
Lions know they haven't been the same without Suh. They also lost another first round DT Nick Fairley a year ago and it just seems to me as a Vikings fan they are going to need to fix the defensive line sooner or later with Peterson and Lacy in division twice a year.
17	Falcons	Kevin Dodd	DE	Clemson
ATL was last in total sacks. I have heard they managed to get under 20 sacks? I don't really know how that's possible these days when teams are throwing more than ever. ATL has big holes on both sides of the football, but they would be wise to go a second year in a row with a Clemson star. DE is not a position to wait on this year. I think it maybe a slight reach, but the DE depth screams lack of day 1 starters in this draft and around this area I expect a run on pass rushers.
18	Colts	Noah Spence	DE	Eastern Kentucky
Without the off the field problems, I suggest he would be seen on par as his ex-teammate Joey Bosa. Teams interviewed him hard, every single one. The talent shows on tape and I fully expect him to get drafted earlier than most media are saying. Colts need a pass rusher and he's can play both in the 4-3 and 3-4. Some team is going to take a gamble on him for sure in the first round.
19	Bills	Emmanuel Ogbah	DE	Oklahoma State
Ogbah is one of the most productive edge rushers in the draft. He has two really good seasons on tape and is expected to be even better as a pro. The great idea to pick him is you will be getting a player who rushes the passer and plays the run good. I think he's a lot better than where he's been getting predicted. Thus, I'm predicting a rush on pass rushers in this area of the first round, he maybe going as early as CHI.
20	Jets	Taylor Decker	OT	Ohio State
Jets are quietly one of the most balanced teams in the league. 10th ranked offense and 4th ranked defense. OL seems like the one spot on their depth chart that just looks mediocre. They may choose Lynch here which wouldn't shock me, but I think this is the safer pick.
21	Commanders	Darron Lee	OB	Ohio State
I think Redskins need a faster defense. They obviously went out and took arguably the best CB in the NFC last year. A lot of NFC east teams are already in panic mode because if Skins defense turns around next season it's looking like they have a great chance on the NFC East title.
22	Texans	Corey Coleman	WR	Baylor
I believe Corey Coleman maybe a game wrecker on future Sundays. He has the speed, the good hands and just pure explosive play that would make Houston a more balanced team.
23	Vikings	Laquon Treadwell	WR	Mississippi
Treadwell is one of the most obvious picks for Minnesota for several reasons. They don't have a #1 receiver, they don't have a possession third down receiver and simply they don't have the weapons for Teddy Bridgewater to make the next step for his own game. It might be a coin flip between Treadwell and Doctson at 23, I see either being a big improvement for the Viking offense in the future.
24	Bengals	Josh Doctson	WR	TCU
Being a Vikings fan, I know which WR has met with who and the amount of times they have. CIN has met with Doctson several times and their is a need now for another WR in Cincy. This would be a really great 1-2 punch with Aj Green and the Bengals offense.
25	Steelers	William Jackson III	CB	Houston
Holy bleep is what I said after watching his highlight tape on youtube. Steelers are in need for CB and I wouldn't be shocked if this guy becomes the Marcus Peters of this draft. Reason I say that is I see he takes risks on intercepting the ball. He probably leads all CB for pass break up's. Maybe the diamond in the rough in this draft class.
26	Seahawks	Germain Ifedi	OT	Texas A&M
Boy, does Russell Wilson run a lot. He beat my Vikings by foot not pass in the playoffs it seems. I'm pretty sure Seattle is going tackle. They are going to be better next year likely too.
27	Packers	Jarran Reed	DT	Alabama
I hate Green Bay. I hate Green Bay. I hate Green Bay. Likely going to land a great DT though in the first round. Ouch. See you guys week 2.
28	Chiefs	Will Fuller	WR	Notre Dame
Chiefs need a down the field threat. Alex doesn't have quite the arm, but as a Notre Dame I know Fuller gets open in the blink of an eye. He won't be hard to find on Sunday's sprinting faster than everyone on the field.
29	Cardinals	Vernon Butler	DT	Louisiana Tech
ARI is one of the most difficult teams to pick because they are a absolute wild card. Palmer flopped in the playoffs again, it should shock no one if they do go QB. I really think Carson Palmer can't handle pressure games. I think I lean over to Vernon Butler because of positional flexability and the Cards are a good fit for his style of play. They maybe trade their pick most likely, but for some reason I don't get a good reading at what they will do at 29.
30	Panthers	Eli Apple	CB	Ohio State
I don't think the entire NFC is feeling sorry for the Panthers anymore. Eli Apple is great fit and great player to fall to Carolina. He's a safe pick and a day 1 starter at a position of need. Consider this a lock.
31	Broncos	Connor Cook	QB	Michigan State
To be completely honest, I think Paxton Lynch is way overhyped. I think Connor Cook will be a better QB. It might not be a popular pick for those of you who don't watch college football, but I would think John Elway would want the Qb who is ready to start week 1 if need be. Lynch could end up being Osweiler or Ryan Mallett. I see Connor Cook being similar to Kirk Cousins and Andy Dalton. Just screams underrated to me. He played better teams, had better coaches, seems like right guy for Denver.
Round 2
32	Browns	Paxton Lynch	QB	Memphis
This pick maybe traded, but if chips fall they way they ought to expect Lynch to be taken very early in the 2nd round ala Derek Carr. Browns are expected to draft someone regardless of bringing in RG 3.
33	Titans	Karl Joseph	SS	West Virginia
Titans further improving defense in a defensive draft. Good value for a top rated safety to TEN.
34	Cowboys	Derrick Henry	RB	Alabama
Dallas has other bigger needs in my opinion, but Derrick Henry is a perfect fit for the Cowboys. Henry and Dallas Cowboys #1 offensive line would be nasty and sure upgrade at the RB spot. Henry may easily go first round because he's a first round talent, but RB is devalued by several teams the past decade.
35	Chargers	Vonn Bell	FS	Ohio State
Losing Eric Weddle means Chargers are auditioning safety players. I believe Vonn Bell has the athletic promise, but needs better football instinct. He's a high risk, high reward player. I believe San Diego will be enamored with his potential enough to go away from their board.
36	Ravens	Andrew Billings	DT	Baylor
I have Ravens going DL in the 2nd. My primary reason is Ravens are looking for a disruptive big body in the middle. They are in the right spot to get a day 1 starter on defense with this pick. I think it's a need and somewhat of a safe pick concsidering Billings is far more disrupting than bigger named DT's that will go before him because of upside.
37	49ers	Reggie Ragland	IB	Alabama
SF really wants WR here, but they know someone is too good to pass up here. Every year, you see panic in the draft of what divisional rivals are doing and I just think Ragland might slip out of the first round completely because of it. Their are only four teams I know that are considering taking him early, but all of them have bigger needs than MLB. It's not a dig at Ragland, but he looks like a better fit for a 3-4 team than a 4-3 at the end of the day.
38	Jaguars	Ryan Kelly	OC	Alabama
Jags are looking for a Center in this draft and they would be willing to take one early with the talents of Ryan Kelly. Number 1 in his position in the draft, highly regarded enough to be taken late in the first round.
39	Buccaneers	Jason Spriggs	OT	Indiana
TB is in need of a RT. I think their are a few different ways this pick can go, but protecting the pocket for Winston is a must. Solid pick.
40	Giants	A'Shawn Robinson	DT	Alabama
This is a value pick for the NYG. They get a guy who interviewed bad with many teams that is most likely going to slide early in the 2nd because so. Giants have a lot of ground to make and will go best player at 40.
41	Bears	Hunter Henry	TE	Arkansas
Jay Cutler gets another weapon with Hunter Henry. TE isn't the biggest need on team, but in the NFC North you have to put points on the board.
42	Dolphins	Artie Burns	CB	Miami
Dolphins need a CB. A really good group of guys left to take that can potentially start. This maybe the right pick for them or the Fuller brother in the 2nd round.
43	Titans f/PHI	Le'Raven Clark	OT	Texas Tech
Titans already have control of this draft. They could move up or down or left and right. They might not have this pick, but Titans need a Right Tackle. Titans didn't take a tackle in the last draft and it's all of a fact they will be taking one early.
44	Raiders	Kendall Fuller	CB	Virginia Tech
Raiders need secondary help and they will get immediate help with Kendall Fuller. Raider fans are probably loving this mock draft I assume.
45	Titans	Cody Whitehair	OT	Kansas State
Titans already won the draft and will get arguably best guard in the draft. Easy choice here.
46	Lions	Kentrell Brothers	OB	Missouri
Brothers is one of the most productive ILB in the draft. Lions have a need pronto and may take one in the 2nd round.
47	Saints	Joshua Garnett	OG	Stanford
Saints don't have a good OL and Brees is going to take more hits if you don't get one early. Safe pick and good value for a top notch guard.
48	Colts	Nick Martin	OC	Notre Dame
Nick Martin won't be leaving the state of Indiana. With center and guard flexability, Colts will go OL to help the right side of the offense.
49	Bills	Keanu Neal	SS	Florida
The Bills have a need for safety. Neal maybe turn out to be best safety of the bunch.
50	Falcons	Tyler Boyd	WR	Pittsburgh
Atlanta wants to get another good receiver. They maybe lucky enough to land Tyler Boyd, one of the more productive college receivers.
51	Jets	Kamalei Correa	OB	Boise State
Jets need a LB. I think they have a good selection of choice here. Correa is a solid 2nd round pick.
52	Texans	Vadal Alexander	OT	LSU
Houston needs to fix things up on the right side of the OL. Look for them to go RG or RT in 2nd round.
53	Commanders	Jihad Ward	DE	Illinois
Redskins may need another another pass rusher. I think Jihad Ward looks like he can be a steal. Didn't play for an elite program, but it wouldn't shock me if he excels in the pros.
54	Vikings	Su'a Cravens	SS	Southern Cal
Vikings are looking for a safety to pair with Harrison Smith. They also happen to be looking for a possible LB at 2. Interestingly enough, Cravens fits both of those profiles of need as Zimmer likes dynamic defensive players.
55	Bengals	Joshua Perry	IB	Ohio State
Cincy has a really good defense, but they have a LB spot they can improve on. Think Perry will play both inside and outside LB for Bengals. Safe pick, but a good one.
56	Seahawks	Kenny Clark	DT	UCLA
Kenny Clark has fallen basically because of the depth the draft has at DT. In the second round you are going to find starting DT in this round because it's loaded with talent.
57	Packers	Mike Thomas	WR	Ohio State
I see a need for GB to improve their pass game. Which is shocking to say, but I think they will find a possession receiver early and take Thomas from Ohio St.
58	Steelers	Darian Thompson	FS	Boise State
I think Steelers want safety help..they could go a number of different ways though. It's mandatory they find someone to help the secondary as they had the 30th ranked pass defense.
59	Chiefs	Sterling Shepard	WR	Oklahoma
I see KC going heavy offense in this draft. They have a great defense, but their offense has held them back.
60	Patriots	Jaylon Smith	OB	Notre Dame
Forget about the injury, Pats take more draft gambles than most teams. They are more than willing to take the risk at this point in the draft.
61	Patriots f/ARZ	Chris Jones	DT	Mississippi State
My pick to be the last person selected in the blue room this year at the NFL draft. Solid pick, fell because of too much talent at the position and great value late in the 2nd.
62	Panthers	Leonte Carroo	WR	Rutgers
Carolina is expected to take a WR earlier in the draft. They ranked 24th in pass offense and primarily the reason they lost the Superbowl. Depending on which WR they like, this is just my personal opinion.
63	Broncos	Javon Hargrave	DT	South Carolina State
Broncos will be looking to land a DT. Still a lot of really really good talent at that position and it would be an easy choice for a team that needs DL depth.