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2015 NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Free Agency edition

By Josh Sanchez

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6. New York Jets

Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Oregon. Marcus Mariota. 6. player. 30. This seems like the place for Mariota to come off of the board. If the Jets themselves are not interested in the former Oregon star, there is one man who undoubtedly would be: Chip Kelly. If the Philadelphia Eagles were to watch Mariota slide out of the top five, could Kelly resist the urge to trade up to No. 6 and draft his former star signal-caller? Judging by previous moves, Kelly will want his man. After all, Ducks fly together. The biggest question for whoever lands Mariota — and the Jets would still be a good fit — is whether he is able to transition from the up-tempo, spread Oregon offense to the NFL game.. QB

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