NFL Mock Draft Week 15: Stunning QB pick fuels 2nd round

NFL Mock Draft: Stunning QB pick fuels 2nd round

Oct 18, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson (86) puts the pressure on Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kenny Hill (7) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 59-0. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY SportsSo the Seahawks have to address their offensive line in the first-round, but unfortunately won't get a top player at this position being in the bottom half of the draft but still an anchor who can be an anchor for this unit.We have the Seahawks selecting LSU offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins here. He is a monster of a man at 6'6" and 309 pounds. Hawkins also adds the versatility to play at either right or left tackle. With Oklahoma State product Russell Okung on the left side, Hawkins could slot in on the right side.The interior of the offensive line might be the more pressing issue, and perhaps Hawkins or current right tackle Garry Gilliam could be pushed into the guard position.The Seahawks just paid Russell Wilson to be their franchise man, and they need to keep him healthy and can't afford to let him be battered and have injuries keep him on the sideline. /

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Sep 27, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive linesman Cody Whitehair (55) waits to block UTEP Miners defensive lineman Nick Usher (36) during first-quarter action at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

49. player. 51. Blocking along the offensive line has been a misadventure for the St. Louis Rams all year. No position has showcased that more than the guards. Collectively they’ve allowed six sacks and 18 hits on the quarterbacks while committing seven penalties. If this team is going to get better in the passing game, it starts up front. The NFC West is teaming with good defenses, so head coach Jeff Fisher has to know he can’t stop loading up on the offensive line every chance they gets. It’s too important. Guards may not get all the love and attention other positions do, but teams that are strong at that position tend to score lots of points in the NFL. Since he hails from Kansas State, a lot of people won’t know the name Cody Whitehair. That’s too bad because the guy can play. While not overly elite in terms of physical talent, he has his fair share and makes up for the rest with discipline and mechanics in his blocking. Stout and dependable in pass protection. Maybe not the road grader the Rams like, but it’s a passing league so he has plenty of value.. OG. Kansas State. Cody Whitehair

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