Mock Draft #2: First Round 11-20
17. San Diego Chargers: RB Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), 6-1, 207 pounds
Jan 1, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs the ball in the second half against the Auburn Tigers in the 2015 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Tigers 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Heisman finalist Melvin Gordon had one of the greatest rushing seasons in NCAA Div. I history as he ran the ball 343 times for 2,587 yards and an eye-boggling 29 touchdowns. The Chargers have stuck with Ryan Matthews through all of his injuries through the years, but can finally score themselves a franchise running back in Gordon.
18. Kansas City Chiefs: WR Dorial Green-Beckham (Oklahoma), 6-5, 225 pounds
Dec 7, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (15) runs a touchdown past Auburn Tigers cornerback Chris Davis (11) during the second quarter of the 2013 SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
As a member of the Missouri Tigers in 2013, Dorial Green-Beckham racked up 883 yards and 12 touchdowns before being dismissed from the team. Green-Beckham boasts incredible speed for his size and if the Chiefs are willing to take a high-risk, high reward chance on him, it could result in Kansas City actually having a wide receiver score a touchdown next season.
19. Cleveland Browns: QB Brett Hundley (UCLA), 6-3, 227 pounds
Jan 2, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley (17) throws the ball during the first half of the 2015 Alamo Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
This is my surprise pick of the first round. Many “experts” are saying that Hundley will go in the 2nd round, but I believe that the UCLA stud has a shot at being taken by the Browns in the 19th overall spot. Brian Hoyer isn’t the long-term solution for Cleveland and nor is Johnny Manziel (as much as it pains me to say that). The Browns’ training camp sure would be a lot more fun with Hundley battling the two quarterbacks listed above for the starting gig.
20. Philadelphia Eagles: CB Marcus Peters (Washington), 6-0, 198 pounds
Oct 19, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Marcus Peters (21) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jaelen Strong (21) during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The second Washington Husky defensive player to be taken off the board will be shutdown corner Marcus Peters. Peters made his case in the PAC-12 which contains most of the top quarterbacks in the nation and a plethora of top receivers. He was only able to play in eight games this past season, but finished his collegiate career with 11 interceptions and an additional 24 passes broken up. The Eagles could use some help in their secondary as Cary Williams played every every game this year for the Eagles and only nabbed two interceptions, while Bradley Fletcher played in all but one game and had just one interception.