2015 NFL Mock Draft: Melvin Gordon is a Colt

Jan 1, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs the ball in the first half against the Auburn Tigers in the 2015 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Wisconsin defeated Auburn 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

The 2015 NFL Mock Draft season kicked into high gear this past weekend with the Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Nearly two months removed from the end of the college football season, draft rankings had started to become stagnant through February, but prospects will begin to fly up and down boards as teams pick apart their performance in the on-field drills and interviews.

Beginning now and leading into Pro Days, the 2015 NFL Draft can be looked at more closely in terms of specific prospect rankings. A team seeking a right tackle now hones in on which right tackle suits them best, and this sorting process can have notable impacts on big boards leading up to April 30th in Chicago. Below is a quick look at some of our other mocks which have appeared since my first installment, which can be found here.

• Curtis Marcaccio sends Marcus Mariota to the Bucs first overall
• Ryan Disdier has the Cowboys selecting Todd Gurley
• Matt Reed sends Brandon Scherff to the Jags third overall
• Justin Rosenberg has the Raiders drafting Amari Cooper fourth

To keep the mock drafts rolling and learn more about the prospects you’ll see here, visit the databases at Walter Football, DC Pro Sports Report and EDS Football.

This mock draft was prepared throughout the Scouting Combine and finalized afterwards. While some very light consideration was given to those results, I’m not a believer in shooting prospects in different directions based on a singular number. The Combine results must be digested, and most importantly, they must be used as supplementary information for the most important factor in the scouting process: film study.

As always, the greatest value of a mock draft is using it as a platform to debate picks and learn about prospects along the way. We welcome all of your comments below, and encourage you to check back often as the 2015 NFL Draft is just over two months away. If (and when) you disagree, let us know who you would have your team taking, but don’t forget to include the most important part: why!

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