Mock Draft #2: First Round 11-20
14. Miami Dolphins: OLB Dante Fowler Jr. (Florida), 6-2, 261 pounds
Nov 22, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Dante Fowler Jr. (6) against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Dolphins could add Dante Fowler Jr., from one of their in-state colleges, as an edge rusher with Cameron Wake. Miami is not too far off from being a playoff team as Ryan Tannehill has progressed well, but the defense is lacking one more playmaker and Fowler could very well be that guy.
15. San Francisco 49ers: DT Malcom Brown (Texas), 6-4, 320 pounds
Sep 13, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Malcom Brown (90) sacks UCLA Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley (17)during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
The 49ers are losing Justin Smith on their defensive line due to retirement and will need to replenish their D-Line in the draft. Malcom Brown would fill that void instantly. The Longhorn alum racked up 70 tackles on the 2014 campaign and added 13 tackles for loss and an additional 6.5 sacks to his name as well.
16. Houston Texans: CB Trae Waynes (Michigan State) 6-1, 183 pounds
Nov 22, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans cornerback Trae Waynes (15) stands on the field between plays during the1st half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
The Texans rebounded exceptionally well after their 2-14 season two years ago even with their first overall draft pick, Jadeveon Clowney, only playing in seven games. Trae Waynes could bolster the Texans’ terrific defense as he has great size for the position. In Mel Kiper’s mock draft, Waynes was the first cornerback selected.