2015 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions for Late 1st-Round Prospects

April 4, 2015   ·   Brian Mazique   ·   Jump to comments

Countless late first-round selections have gone on to be great NFL players. In 2010, there was a wealth of talent from picks 20-32 in the 2010 NFL draft. Dez Bryant, Demaryius Thomas, Devin McCourty and Jermaine Gresham have all established themselves as elite players at their respective positions.
Could 2015 be another draft year that produces stellar late first-round picks? This mock will spotlight three players who have the potential to become the Bryant, Thomas, McCourty or Gresham of this draft class.
Just below the table is a closer look at those three players. Their names are highlighted in the table.
 
Melvin Gordon
The trend toward devaluing the running back position has left some talented backs waiting hours or even days to hear their names called. The same will hold true in the 2015 NFL draft if Heisman finalist Melvin Gordon is drafted in the bottom third of the first round.
Former Wisconsin Badgers running backs haven't fared all that wel...

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