2015 NFL Mock Draft: Jameis Winston the New York Jet?

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Nov 2, 2013; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Devin Gardner (98) is chased down by Michigan State Spartans cornerback Trae Waynes (15) during the 1st quarter of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State. Trae Waynes. 13. player. 15. The Saints will be thrilled to start with a clean slate in 2015, and I trust that they will turn this around sooner than later.  New Orleans allowed 251.2 passing yards per game to go along with 26.5 points against, both of which ranked near the bottom of the NFL.  These numbers need to change in a big way, and that starts with adding Trae Waynes, who is in the discussion as the top Cornerback in the 2015 Draft class.  Waynes may not run a 4.15 or leap over tall buildings in a single bound, but his ability to play a brand of football that is mostly fundamentally sound and reliable could be extremely valuable to a team like the Saints.  That would be one less hole to worry about as Rob Ryan tries to make right in 2015.. CB

Miami is a team that only looks a few smart moves away from serious playoff contention, but one area that must be addressed is run defense.  The Dolphins ranked in or around the bottom third of the league in total rushing yards allowed, opposing yards-per-carry and opposing rushing touchdowns.  Enter the enormous Danny Shelton from Washington, who recorded 9 sacks and 16.5 tackles for a loss in a dominant 2014 campaign.  The 6’2, 330lb Shelton has some character questions that he’ll need to answer through the scouting process, but if he can keep his red flags down to yellow flags, he could be an instant difference-maker on the interior of Miami’s line.  Shelton could draw double-teams on day one, and his ability to collapse the pocket from the inside could open up some big time holes for edge rushers.. DT. Washington. Danny Shelton. 14. player. 59

DT. FSU. Eddie Goldman. 15. player. 42. You’ll see the 49ers receiving a WR in many Mock Drafts leading up to late April, but I think that they will use their first opportunity on the podium to bolster their defensive front.  San Fran’s depth was tested at times in 2014, and with <strong><a href=

Kevin White has seen his stock soar this season, and a player like himself could be a good match for the Texans at 16, who may be disappointed with the lack of QB value at their position.  The 6’3, 210lb, White can stretch the field vertically and catch the ball at it’s highest point as well as nearly anybody in this class.  I’m growing more uncertain about how willing <strong><a href=. WR. West Virginia. Kevin White. 16. player. 10

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