Brandon494's 2015 Packers Mock Draft

[Brandon494]

1st round pick (30) Packers select: CB P.J. Williams FSU

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/P+J+Williams+Florida+State+v+Auburn+Xk11NJ9kBTql.j pg

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/p.j.-williams?id=2552484



NFL Comparison
Stephon Gilmore

Bottom Line
Cover cornerback with the talent to play on an island, and the swagger to regroup and forget when beaten. Williams can cover outside or from the slot, and has potential to come in and start right away for an aggressive man-cover defense. With consistency of effort, Williams could become the best cornerback to come out of this draft.

2nd round pick (62) Packers select: DT Michael Bennett Ohio St

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/USATSI_5672926_154511058_lowres-420x280.jpg

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/michael-bennett?id=2552286


NFL Comparison
Mike Daniels

Bottom Line
Bennett is a disciplined, intelligent player who is a fit for teams looking for an upfield disruptor. He relies on his initial burst, hand usage and technique to win at the point of attack. Bennett has the potential to dominate sluggish or weak guards, but might have issues with true power guards in the NFL.

3rd round pick (94) Packers select: ILB Denzel Perryman Miami

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/282/files/2015/02/Perryman-Wake-Forest-2014-USATODAY-Sports.jpg

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/denzel-perryman?id=2552310


NFL Comparison
D'Qwell Jackson

Bottom Line
Early down linebacker who can make plays against the run but will struggle if isolated in coverage. Perryman is a lunch-pail worker who enjoys the physical part of the game. Can be a highly productive NFL player but ceiling looks to be limited.

4th round pick (126) Packers select: TE Ben Koyack Norte Dame

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/450/124/6_1124450.jpg

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/ben-koyack?id=2552396


NFL Comparison
Luke Willson

Bottom Line
Underutilized in the passing game while at Notre Dame. Strong understanding and execution as a run blocker with the physical traits to be a tough matchup in the passing game. Still raw as a receiver and will need more individual work with a position coach on the next level. College production belies his pro potential.


5th round pick (158) Packers select: HB Jeremy Langford Michigan St

http://footbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Jeremy-Langford-Touchdown-MSU-OSU-2013-620x441.jpeg

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/jeremy-langford?id=2552379



NFL Comparison
Donald Brown

Bottom Line
Langford showed improvement from 2013 to 2014, but he doesn't accelerate through contact and will usually get what is blocked. Without an ability to maximize his yards with each carry, teams could peg him as a "committee back" with an ability to play on third downs.

6th round pick (190) Packers select: OT Austin Shepherd Bama

http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/files/2015/01/Austin-Shepherd.jpg

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/austin-shepherd?id=2552495


NFL Comparison
Bradley Sowell

Bottom Line
He can mirror in pass protection and takes good angles that help him get to his zone-blocking responsibilities. He's a worker bee who can use technique and effort to win more snaps than he should against more talented players. He can be an NFL backup with the potential to become a starter.


7th round pick (222) Packers select: WR Titus Davis Central Michigan

http://www.huskiewire.com/_internal/cimg!0/5or0meaej0wvjfa53a26f6zx3odw9wr

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/titus-davis?id=2552426



NFL Comparison
Brian Hartline

Bottom Line
Evaluators and teams might focus on Davis' lack of speed, but his ability to win with his routes should not be undersold. Davis has excellent ball skills and foot quickness and could be a terrific fit for a West Coast offense looking for an outside receiver who can make plays near the goal line.

[smuggler]

You're missing the three comp picks. They'll be officially announced Monday.

[red]

looks good, but again, i would be shocked and ecstatic is perryman drops to us in the 3rd

and we probably need 2 ILB in the draft

for me, ILB is the only real must draft position, and we need to do it early and often. then on the next tier of "must do" positions would be the stretch TE and CB, but only if theres good value there

and its always good getting linemen on both sides in the mid rounds

[Carolina_Packer]

Nice work Brandon. I agree with Red's assessment. Perryman probably won't make it to the third round. Curious, if he does make it to the third, but you're Green Bay knowing you're drafting at the end of the round, do you get concerned Perryman goes off the board and you have to go up and get him, or do you just have other options lined up? What's TT's track record with moving up?

[hoosier]

Likely to see a QB drafted too

[MadtownPacker]

That shit racist!! Where the White playas be at?

[pbmax]

That shit racist!! Where the White playas be at?

At the normal positions, OL and TE.


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[Joemailman]

That shit racist!! Where the White playas be at?

Koyack looks white to me.

Fresno St. kind of redeemed themselves by providing Adams. Anybody TT should be looking at?

[Brandon494]

You're missing the three comp picks. They'll be officially announced Monday.

Yea I was bored so wanted to do one for fun, will do a final mock draft a week or two before the actual draft. I'll most likely pick another ILB and CB with 2 of those 3 comp picks.

[Brandon494]

That shit racist!! Where the White playas be at?

Speaking of where the white playas be at.... http://d1qbs4sabw2cac.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Hawk-on-web.jpg

THANK YOU JESUS BABY JESUS AJ HAWK IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maxie the Taxi]

Brandon, I think you're on the right track. PJ Williams is the best starter-ready CB in the draft. I'm not enamored with Perryman. He's a big hitter but I can't see him covering Gronk. Bennett will do. I like the OT guy. Glad you chose a WR and RB too.

[red]

well, heres the thing with the top ILBs in the draft, they all seem to have big holes, either in coverage or motivation, or they can't read plays, or can't tackle or whatever

theres only one guy i keep seeing that has no flaws in his game, and thats perryman. the only knock on him his that he's short and didn't show up at the combine looking like a greek god

the guy can cover. so do you draft a guy who can't cover, or has rarely ever tried to cover anyone? or do you draft a guy you know can cover, but might get out-jumped to a ball by a guy thats gonna out-jump everyone else that tries to cover him during the year?

[Maxie the Taxi]

The trouble is, red, the abilities change according to what analysis you read. For instance, Lance Zeirlien at the NFL Draft Tracker says this about Perryman:

Lacks coverage traits and is a liability in man coverage.

...college teams were already finding ways to go after him in the passing game." -- AFC East regional scout

The ILB's I've read about that have good coverage abilities are Paul Dawson, Erik Kendricks and, to a lesser extent, Stephone Anthony. Dawson and Anthony might last to our first round pick, but Dawson was slow at the combine and is, reportedly, tough to coach.

[red]

its amazing that so many experts can watch the same game film and come away with so many different opinions. guess thats why the draft is a total crap shoot

heres the first game film i've found on perryman. you see a nice mix of good and bad in it

sometimes he looks good in coverage, other times horrible


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1AAzsiooZc

[red]

heres one for athony also against FSU but without jamis


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea_nFwgfIZo

[Brandon494]

I don't think any ILB from this draft could cover Gronk. Our biggest weakness last season was run defense and we were at our best when we had a big hitter like Desmond Bishop in the middle. I see a little of Bishop in Perryman's game and I believe he would become a instant starter for us. From what I read hes projected to go in the 2nd to 3rd round so we would most likely have to take him with our 2nd round pick if we were interested.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I could live with Perryman, especially if we drafted a fast LB that could cover RB's and TE's and drop back into zones quickly. We also need a quality CB. As for a thumper, there are other options down the board, i.e., Taiwan Jones. Jake Ryan from Michigan (I think) is even compared to Desmond Bishop by the NFL Draft Tracker analysis. Then there is Ben Heeney.

[mraynrand]

THANK YOU JESUS BABY JESUS AJ HAWK IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JESUS BABY JESUS? Yes, thank him Awrence.

[mraynrand]

I don't think any ILB from this draft could cover Gronk. Our biggest weakness last season was run defense and we were at our best when we had a big hitter like Desmond Bishop in the middle. I see a little of Bishop in Perryman's game and I believe he would become a instant starter for us. From what I read hes projected to go in the 2nd to 3rd round so we would most likely have to take him with our 2nd round pick if we were interested.

If you want to cover TEs with a LB, then draft Shazier-like LBs. But you give up size. Packers can cover TEs with DBs.

[vince]

Nice draft Brandon. Either Anthony or Perryman (along with Kendricks, Heeney, and a number of others) would be nice fits at a spot of need. Perryman would necessitate more time at ILB for Matthews. Perryman's a guy who plays a lot faster in short areas and pads than he runs in UnderArmor. Would love to see Kendricks fall but that'd be a surprise.

Anthony has the range and blitzing ability but maybe not the hole-plugging. It won't be hard to upgrade the ILB position... just about anyone in the first 3 or maybe even 4 rounds will probably do.

I like the CB Williams too. Good size and athleticism. A lot of draftniks have his running mate at Florida State rated higher than him. He's a smurf though. A lot of the corners in this draft seem diminutive and those guys scare me in the NFL.

Collins from LSU is intriguing also. If Byron Jones' shoulder checks out I think he has a very high ceiling. Jones has the kind of character and personality - not to mention incredible leaping ability - that I think shows he'll get a lot better yet. His shoulder could be a concern though.

[red]

If you want to cover TEs with a LB, then draft Shazier-like LBs. But you give up size. Packers can cover TEs with DBs.

and theres the problem, there are no shazier types this year

[mraynrand]

and theres the problem, there are no shazier types this year

Ya, but he's like a SS. The idea is that there's gonna be a tradeoff if you want a LB out there who can cover some of these elite TEs.

[Brandon494]

Nice draft Brandon. Either Anthony or Perryman (along with Kendricks, Heeney, and a number of others) would be nice fits at a spot of need. Perryman would necessitate more time at ILB for Matthews. Perryman's a guy who plays a lot faster in short areas and pads than he runs in UnderArmor. Would love to see Kendricks fall but that'd be a surprise.

Anthony has the range and blitzing ability but maybe not the hole-plugging. It won't be hard to upgrade the ILB position... just about anyone in the first 3 or maybe even 4 rounds will probably do.

I like the CB Williams too. Good size and athleticism. A lot of draftniks have his running mate at Florida State rated higher than him. He's a smurf though. A lot of the corners in this draft seem diminutive and those guys scare me in the NFL.

Collins from LSU is intriguing also. If Byron Jones' shoulder checks out I think he has a very high ceiling. Jones has the kind of character and personality - not to mention incredible leaping ability - that I think shows he'll get a lot better yet. His shoulder could be a concern though.

Byron Jones reminds me a lot of Micah Hyde but better athlete, wouldn't mind taking him in round 4th round.

[mraynrand]

Byron Jones reminds me a lot of Micah Hyde but better athlete, wouldn't mind taking him in round 4th round.

I think his draft position will hinge on his pro day and his 40 time.