2015 NFL Mock Draft Post Combine: Baltimore Ravens Stick to Defense

Phillips is a guy who has an incredibly high ceiling with impressive athleticism for his size. He has the potential to be a dominant force on the football field, if coaches can find a way to keep him motivated.. Defensive Tackle. Oklahoma. Jordan Phillips. 21. player. 56

55. The Steelers, once upon a time, were known for their defense. Now they are known for a prolific offense and giving up lots of points. To return to the glory days of the Steel Curtain, they need to start by upgrading in the backfield. Peters, a top ten or even top five talent, can help make that happen if he keeps his nose clean.. Cornerback. Washington. Marcus Peters. 22. player

50. It’s hard to say what the Lions will do with Ndamukong Suh or even Nick Fairley, but the dominance of their defensive front is what makes this team competitive. Brown is an experienced, strong, and still improving player who can help bring some maturity to this squad.. Defensive Tackle. Texas. Malcom Brown. 23. player

The Cards lost a slew of defensive players last season and still performed, but they now stand to lose a few to free agency. Opinions vary greatly on Thompson, whose size translates more to a safety than a linebacker. There is no doubt, however, about his speed, body control, and awareness in coverage.. Linebacker. Washington. Shaq Thompson. 24. player. 32

87. The Panthers desperately need help on the offensive line. Even though Collins doesn’t project as a left tackle in the NFL (despite playing the position in college), he is a nasty run blocker that would be a nice fit on a team that loves to run. His brute strength, quickness, and thick frame make him almost unmoveable.. Offensive Tackle. LSU. La'el Collins. 25. player

Jalen Collins. 26. player. 26. Everybody loves to mock wide receivers and running backs to the Ravens, but they rarely ever draft offense in the first round. Here, GM Ozzie Newsome gets a chance to fill the biggest hole on the roster with a guy who is a bit of an unknown at this point. Collins didn’t get much playing time at LSU but still managed to tie for the team lead in passes defensed with nine. He also has prototypical size and tools that simply can’t be taught.. Cornerback. LSU

123. With workhorse Demarco Murray likely pricing himself out of the Cowboy’s range, the team looks to obtain another workhorse so they can repeat the offensive philosophy that brought a playoff berth last season. Gordon was extremely productive in the college ranks and projects as an immediate contributor in the pros, unlike fellow runner Todd Gurley.. Running Back. Wisconsin. Melvin Gordon. 27. player

45. The Broncos have a roster with few obvious flaws, but offensive line is one of them. When you have a quarterback who is about to turn 39 years old and depends on timing, that’s not a good thing. So enter Flowers, a mountain of a man who is equally adept at run and pass blocking.. Offensive Tackle. Miami (Fla.). Ereck Flowers. 28. player

Defensive Tackle. Florida State. Eddie Goldman. 29. player. 46. The Colts desperately need bodies they can plug in to stop the run after the Patriots embarassingly ran all over them twice last season. Goldman fits the bill with his broad, 320 pound frame. He is also pretty quick for his size and rarely gets pushed back at the line of scrimmage.

Defensive End. Virginia. Eli Harold. 30. player. 49. Harold is an intriguing player who launches like a track athlete and keeps going with impressive speed and relentless pursuit. He has a non-stop motor and a productive stat sheet from his college career.

Sammie Coates. 31. player. 36. Could the Seahawks finally make a concerted effort to bring in some wide receiver talent? Coates fits the profile of a Pete Carroll and John Schneider pick as an athlete with unique ability. Coates is a freak with speed, strength, and leaping ability.. Wide Receiver. Auburn

32. player. 47. They will probably trade out as they like to do, but Bill Belichick loves to spend high draft picks on defensive linemen with lots of upside. Armstead fits the bill as a guy who has all the tools to be dominant but who hasn’t reached his full potential yet.. Defensive End. Oregon. Arik Armstead