The NFL Mock Draft: TRADES TRADES TRADES!!!!

I have stated before that I don't mock trades in any of my drafts. After hearing some feedback from a few fans, I decided that I want to release one Mock Draft with some trades that could really shake up the draft. The trades here could happen, but I don't think all of them are very realistic. There will be minimal analysis on the picks that haven't changed throughout my drafts.


1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Jameis Winston (QB, Florida State)

He has been the pick here for months now, and that won't change.


2. (3-team trade. TENNESSEE RECEIVES- 2015 picks 12 and 19. CLEVELAND RECEIVES- QB Sam Bradford and Philadelphia 2016 first-round pick. PHILADELPHIA RECEIVES 2015 2nd pick overall)- Philadelphia Eagles- Marcus Mariota (QB, Oregon)

Philadelphia jumps the gun and lands the quarterback they've been targeting all along, and still keep their 20th overall pick in this years draft. Cleveland offered both of their first-round picks to the Rams for Bradford earlier in the off-season, and get the guy they wanted as well. Tennessee adds another first-round pick this year, and potentially additional picks.


3. Jacksonville Jaguars- Dante Fowler Jr. (EDGE, Florida)

Although Leonard Williams would be available here, the Jags need an outside pass-rusher. Fowler may not have the caliber of talent, he is still one of the premier players in this class.


4. Oakland Raiders- Leonard Williams (DL, USC)

Oakland would love to add a receiver to their offense, but with arguably the best defensive player in the draft available, the Raiders jump on the opportunity.


5. Washington Redskins- Shane Ray (EDGE, Missouri)

Washington's strength on defense comes from the defensive line, and although they have a strong front, they have little pass-rush from their linebackers. Replacing Brian Orakpo with Shane Ray is an upgrade.

6. New York Jets- Vic Beasley (EDGE, Clemson)

New York might look to trade back into the first round, which would give them additional picks to address some of the gaps in their roster they didn't already address in what was a very impressive off-season. There are also rumors of the Jets selecting Todd Gurley here, but I don't believe the Jets could pull the trigger on him at 6. If they move back that could be why, otherwise adding Beasley would solidify a vastly improved defense compared to last year.

7. Chicago Bears- Amari Cooper (WR, Alabama)

Chicago benefits from the shake up earlier in the draft, leaving them to choose between the two best receivers in the draft. Cooper still has the slight edge in my opinion, and his pro-ready style of play fits well with the Bears. This would also signify a viable, if not upgraded replacement for Brandon Marshall who was traded to the Jets.

8. Atlanta Falcons- Randy Gregory (EDGE, Nebraska)

Atlanta winds up with the premier pass-rusher in this class, and although he has his off-field issues, the Falcons cannot pass up the opportunity to take a player that solves their defensive woes. Gregory is the shiny new toy new Head Coach Dan Quinn is looking for, and will be used much like Bruce Irvin was when Quinn was in Seattle.

9. New York Giants- Brandon Scherff (OL, Iowa)

The Giants get tougher on the offensive line. Sherff can play multiple positions and will help keep Eli standing upright, allowing him to deliver to his array of pass-catchers.

10. St. Louis Rams- Kevin White (WR, West Virginia)

The Rams need help on the offensive line, but cannot pass the chance to take a player with White's talent level. None of the receivers drafted in recent years have panned out, but White has the potential to be an elite talent in the league. This would put three Mountaineers on the Rams (White, Tavon Austin and Steadman Bailey).

11. Minnesota Vikings- Trae Waynes (CB, Michigan State)

Minnesota signed Terrance Newmann, but will still draft Waynes, who would fit into the Vinkings' system and pair well with Xavier Rhodes.

12.Tennessee Titans (VIA Cleveland)- Danny Shelton (DT Washington)

Tennessee still gets a great defensive tackle after passing up on Leonard Williams. Drafting Shelton allows the Titans to slide Jurrell Casey to move around the defensive line and create matchup problems.

13. New Orleans Saints- Bud Dupree (EDGE, Kentucky)

The Saints defense needs to get better at sacking the quarterback and Dupree is the best available.

14. Miami Dolphins- DeVante Parker (WR, Louisville)

Miami should look to add another receiver to pair with Jarvis Landry and Kenny Stills. Breshad Perryman is rumored to be linked to this pick, but he has too similar a playing style to Kenny Stills, and Parker is a way more polished pro-ready player.

15. San Fransisco 49ers- Arik Armstead (DT, Oregon)

I still feel this is a bit of a reach, but the Niners have a need, and Armstead is athletic and versatile, which Head Coach Jim Tomsula will drool over; That is until he realizes that Armstead will probably wind up being the bust of this draft.

16. TRADE: Houston trades 2015 pick 16, 2016 first round pick and Ryan Mallett to San Diego for Philip Rivers.

San Diego selects Jalen Collins (CB, LSU)

San Diego has said they aren't going to trade Rivers, but if the right situation arrises, they'll listen. They not only get two first-round picks this year, they get an additional pick next year, and a developing quarterback in Mallett. Rivers gets his wish of not having to play in LA, and Houston gets their starting quarterback.

17. San Diego Chargers- Todd Gurley (RB, Georgia)

After moving Rivers, the Chargers are going into rebuild mode. Gurley is the best running back prospect in the draft, but might not play right away while rehabbing am ACL injury. Regarless of Gurleys status, they'll need to have a running game to take the pressure off of whoever is under center.

18. Kansas City Chiefs- Andrus Peat (OL, Stanford)

Kansas City needs to get younger on the offensive line. Peat could play right tackle until he develops enough to take over the blind side.

19. Tennessee Titans- La'el Collins (OL, LSU)

Tennessee doesn't have much talent on their offensive line outside of Taylor Lewan. Collins will be a solid right tackle and excels in all facets of offense.

20. Philadelphia Eagles- Landon Collins (S, Alabama)

After getting their quarterback, they get the best safety in the class, and lock up a future Por-Bowler.

21. Cincinnati Bengals- Marcus Peters (CB, Washington)

Cincy needs to add depth at corner and isn't shy about taking players with off-field issues.

22. Pittsburgh Steelers- DJ Humphries (OL, Florida)

Pittsburgh needs secondary help but there isn't any value when they pick at 22. Adding a player like Humphries will further improve their running game.

23. Detroit Lions- Malcolm Brown (DT, Texas)

Detroit has to replace Ndamukong Suh and Brown could be an anchor on their defensive line.

24. Arizona Cardinals- Melvin Gordon (RB, Wisconsin)

The Cardinals can't trust Andre Ellington to be an three-down back with his injury troubles, and Gordon will provide a true running force for the Cardinals.

25. Carolina Panthers- TJ Clemmings (OL, Pittsburgh)

Carolina has to protect Cam Newton, plain and simple.

26. Baltimore Ravens- Kevin Johnson (CB, Wake Forest)

Baltimore locked up Jimmy Smith with a new extension and still have Ladarius Webb, but need to bolster their secondary.

27. Dallas Cowboys- Preston Smith (DL, Mississippi State)

Dallas needs to add defensive lineman, and could trade up to do so. Adding a running back seems like something they'll address later in the draft, but if they don't move from 27, Smith is a underrated prospect.

28. Denver Broncos- Cameron Erving (C, Florida State)

Denver should look to improve their offensive line to continue to keep Peyton protected. Erving fits the pro-style passing scheme in Denver.

29. Indianapolis Colts- Jordan Phillips (DT, Oklahoma)

Indy needs a run stuffer and Phillips has the capability to be a cornerstone for their defensive line.

30. Green Bay Packers- Erick Kendricks (LB, UCLA)

I love this pick for Green Bay. It's a perfect fit, and Kendricks is one of the most underrated players in this years class.

31. New Orleans Saints- Breshad Perriman (WR, UCF)

New Orleans has had Perriman in their buildings for private workouts and interviews and has fallen in love with him. Adding him to play alongside Brandin Cooks would give them two of the fastest receivers in the league.

32. TRADE: New England trades pick 32 overall to St. Louis for St. Louis 2nd round pick (41 overall) 4th round pick, and future 2nd round pick.

St. Louis Rams- Brett Hundley (QB, UCLA)

The Rams jump back into the first round to secure Hundley who may be taken earlier then the 9th pick in round 2. They not only add a backup quarterback, but insurance in case Nick Foles gets injured, or they don't retain him past next season.