2015 NFL Mock Draft: Amari Cooper heading to Raiders

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Dec 27, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ameer Abdullah (8) carries the ball as USC Trojans defensive end Leonard Williams (94) defends during the first quarter in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

player. 52. <p>After his first season in a Jacksonville Jaguars uniform, quarterback Blake Bortles is probably hoping for an offensive lineman with this pick. Although it’s possible, it’s hard to see the Jaguars reaching to do so.</p> <p>The best option might be to look for a trade partner at three, but if that can’t happen, they should take the best available player. That player happens to be Leonard Williams.</p> <p>They have some young promise at the defensive end position, so this is not based off of need. Williams would be another addition to what is an already above average line. What Williams will bring most, however, is the presence of a high-level prospect, which is something the Jaguars do not have.</p> <p>Adding another defensive lineman here could also mask some of the holes that the team has in the secondary.</p>. . . Leonard Williams. 3

4. player. 28. <p>This is probably the easiest pick in the draft, yet, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if I am wrong come draft day. The bottom-line is the Oakland Raiders need skilled players on the offense and with the fourth pick, they have the ability to fill this pressing need.</p> <p>Amari Cooper was the best wide receiver in college football last season. His 1,727 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns helped send the receiver to New York, where he earned recognition for the Heisman Trophy.</p> <p>If Cooper is available at four, it would be foolish for Oakland to pass up. Just one year after drafting quarterback Derek Carr in the second round, the Raiders would give him a potential dangerous option to throw to.</p>. Wide Receiver. Alabama. Amari Cooper

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