2015 NFL Mock Draft: Mr. Cooper goes to Washington

21. player. 56. <p>I considered dropping Ray out of the first round entirely after his misdemeanor marijuana arrest. I had already dropped him to the Bengals based on questions about his fit in 3-4 and the foot injury that hampered him throughout the draft process. Ultimately though, I decided that the Bengals could see him as worth the risk.</p> <p>It only takes one team to believe in a player so it’s possible Ray is still long gone by this pick, but if he falls as expected, I like the Bengals as his landing spot. Cincinnati has already re-signed defensive end Michael Johnson after his one year hiatus in Tampa, but could still stand to add another playmaking pass rusher.</p> <p>Even once he’s healthy, Ray will likely be relegated to a third down role, due to struggles against the run. But fellow Missouri product, Aldon Smith, did great things on limited snaps as a rookie and with his explosive first step and knack for getting to the quarterback, Ray stands a good chance of following in Smith’s footsteps. </p>. OT. Missouri. Shane Ray