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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Nov 14, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Shilique Calhoun (89) rushes the passer during the 1st quarter of a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 59. Cameron Wake is aging and now will have to try coming back from a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. No easy task for a 33-year old. There’s no guaranteed the great pass rusher will be able to gain his old form. To make matters worse, there is a strong chance the Miami Dolphins could lose their other top defensive end Olivier Vernon to free agency. The Dolphins currently face a bit of a salary cap crisis in 2016. In fact, according to recent estimates they could be over $5 million in the red. That means they’ll have to get really creative just to get back under the cap, let alone trying to sign some of their key free agents. Thus it’s even more likely Vernon is gone, and the need for an edge rusher even greater. The best thing for them is to get somebody who has upside, fits the system but more importantly can play right away. Shilique Calhoun comes from a proven program at Michigan State, is an athletic rusher who is used to having his hands in the dirt and has displayed an array of pass rush moves that shows he’s capable of beating blockers different ways. He does need to get stronger in order to improve his run defense, but there is enough in his game that the Dolphins would love.. DE. Michigan State. Shilique Calhoun. 39

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