Mike Mayock's position rankings for 2015 NFL Draft

Mike Mayock's position rankings for 2015 NFL Draft

By Mike Mayock
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: Feb. 11, 2015 at 05:50 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2015 at 06:59 p.m.


With the NFL Scouting Combine beginning on Feb. 17, Mike Mayock unveils the first of his position-by-position rankings for the 2015 NFL Draft.


Quarterback
1. Jameis Winston, Florida State
2. Marcus Mariota, Oregon
3. Bryce Petty, Baylor
4. Brett Hundley, UCLA
5. Garrett Grayson, Colorado State

Running back
1. Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
2. Todd Gurley, Georgia
3. Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska
4. Duke Johnson, Miami (Fla.)
5. Tevin Coleman, Indiana

Wide receiver
1. Kevin White, West Virginia
2. Amari Cooper, Alabama
3. DeVante Parker, Louisville
4. Dorial Green-Beckham, Missouri
5. Devin Funchess, Michigan

Tight end
1. Maxx Williams, Minnesota
2. Clive Walford, Miami (Fla.)
3. Nick O'Leary, Florida State
4. Tyler Kroft, Rutgers
5. Ben Koyack, Notre Dame

Interior offensive linemen
1. Brandon Scherff, Iowa
2. Cameron Erving, Florida State
3. Laken Tomlinson, Duke
4. A.J. Cann, South Carolina
5. Tre' Jackson, Florida State

Offensive tackle
1. T.J. Clemmings, Pittsburgh
2. Andrus Peat, Stanford
3. La'el Collins, LSU
4. Ereck Flowers, Miami (Fla.)
5t. Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M
5t. D.J. Humphries, Florida

Interior defensive linemen
1. Leonard Williams, USC
2. Danny Shelton, Washington
3. Malcom Brown, Texas
4. Arik Armstead, Oregon
5t. Jordan Phillips, Oklahoma
5t. Eddie Goldman, Florida State

Edge rusher
1. Dante Fowler, Jr., Florida
2. Randy Gregory, Nebraska
3. Shane Ray, Missouri
4. Vic Beasley, Clemson
5. Bud Dupree, Kentucky

Linebacker
1. Paul Dawson, TCU
2. Benardrick McKinney, Mississippi State
3. Denzel Perryman, Miami (Fla.)
4. Eric Kendricks, UCLA
5. Stephone Anthony, Clemson

Cornerback
1. Trae Waynes, Michigan State
2. Marcus Peters, Washington
3. Jalen Collins, LSU
4. P.J. Williams, Florida State
5. Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest

Safety
1. Landon Collins, Alabama
2. Shaq Thompson, Washington
3. Derron Smith, Fresno State
4. Jaquiski Tartt, Samford
5. Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

He just does some odd ball stuff with regards to changing positions.


I don't even think Floriday fans would claim Dante Fowler, Jr. is the best pass rusher in this draft.

Cowboysrock55 said:

He just does some odd ball stuff with regards to changing positions.


I don't even think Floriday fans would claim Dante Fowler, Jr. is the best pass rusher in this draft.

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Pure speed and edge rushing only, I absolutely think he is. He is just too damn light and is going to have to be another Bruce Irvin or something unless he miraculously can carry more weight.

Gregory is getting some Dion Jordan comparisons, which I can see. Ray may end up being way shorter and lighter than listed...he also played with a good cast around him that could have made him appear better than he is.

Honestly, I like Beasley out of all of them. He seemed the most consistent guy to me.

I like Gregory the best of this group. Pelini moved him around and had him rushing from all over the place. Not the same body type, but I get a Von Miller vibe from the guy.

Also...any WR list that does not have Copper 1 is invalid. Yes, White is a fine player, but I think Cooper can be special.

boozeman said:

Pure speed and edge rushing only, I absolutely think he is. He is just too damn light and is going to have to be another Bruce Irvin or something unless he miraculously can carry more weight.

Gregory is getting some Dion Jordan comparisons, which I can see. Ray may end up being way shorter and lighter than listed...he also played with a good cast around him that could have made him appear better than he is.

Honestly, I like Beasley out of all of them. He seemed the most consistent guy to me.

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Meh, his 5 sacks during the regular season don't exactly get me excited. Just didn't see a guy taking over games when I did watch Florida. I'd take Randy Gregory over him any day of the week in terms of pass rush ability. Same of course goes for Shane Ray who was actually productive as a pass rusher in the SEC.

Carp said:

I like Gregory the best of this group. Pelini moved him around and had him rushing from all over the place. Not the same body type, but I get a Von Miller vibe from the guy.

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Cornhusker homer.

Carp said:

Also...any WR list that does not have Copper 1 is invalid. Yes, White is a fine player, but I think Cooper can be special.

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He's not the only one. Cooper is getting some down pub lately, supposedly due to his frame, which is a little out of the supreme prototype.

boozeman said:

Cornhusker homer.

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W00t

boozeman said:

Pure speed and edge rushing only, I absolutely think he is. He is just too damn light and is going to have to be another Bruce Irvin or something unless he miraculously can carry more weight.

Gregory is getting some Dion Jordan comparisons, which I can see. Ray may end up being way shorter and lighter than listed...he also played with a good cast around him that could have made him appear better than he is.

Honestly, I like Beasley out of all of them. He seemed the most consistent guy to me.

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I like Beasley too but what is he going to play at 230?

It will be interesting to see how he moves in space at the combine.

Jiggyfly said:

I like Beasley too but what is he going to play at 230?

It will be interesting to see how he moves in space at the combine.

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Easily the most explosive pass rusher in this draft but he is really small even for 3-4 OLBer.

Cowboysrock55 said:

Easily the most explosive pass rusher in this draft but he is really small even for 3-4 OLBer.

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Yeah that's why I wonder what he will look like in coverage, he could be a Von Miller type.

i usually value Mayock's opinion, but it honestly looks like hes projecting players way higher than they are just to be different from the crowd of draft analysts. I don't like his lists at all so far this year