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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Dec 6, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims (6) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Markus Golden (33) and linebacker Kentrell Brothers (10) in the third quarter of the 2014 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Kentrell Brothers. 58. player. 49. Could the Green Bay Packers solve their linebacker problem in two picks? It’s happened before. In the first round they got a much-needed outside pass rusher who can become an understudy to the aging Julius Peppers (36 in 2016). Now they need to consider taking some of the pressure off Clay Matthews who was moved to inside linebacker to cover up what has been a weak point that defense. Matthews has been solid but every other options they’ve tried putting next to him hasn’t worked out. Nate Palmer, a 6th round pick from 2013 has not played the most but hardly endeared himself to the coaching staff. Sam Barrington was lost for the season in Week 1 to injury. The only other option of note is Jake Ryan, their fourth round pick from this year. He might have promise but doesn’t solve their problem. The goal of the Packers should be to free Matthews to move back to his natural spot at outside linebacker. Ryan could be one part of the solution, and Kentrell Brothers could be the other. The Missouri senior is a throwback inside linebacker. A downhill, aggressive hitter who plays his best when hitting gaps and stopping the run Coverage isn’t his best asset, but what he can do best is what the Packers need most.. ILB. Missouri

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