2015 NFL Draft: Big Board 2.0 Prospects 26-50
The 2015 NFL Draft gets underway in 44 days. We know that New York Giants fans want the best draft coverage available, and we are delivering it. Today we continue to unveil our big board 2.0, a refined and perfected board of the top draft prospects.
The other day we showed you our top 25 with an in-depth slideshow that gave you the essential information on each prospect. Today we are going to unveil prospects 26-50 and give you some take home points with the list.
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26. Todd Gurley, RB (Georgia)
27. Denzel Perryman, LB (Miami)
Feb 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham runs the 40 yard dash during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
28. T.J. Clemmings, OT (Pitt)
29. Arik Armstead, DT (Oregon)
30. Ameer Abdullah, RB (Nebraska)
31. Randy Gregory, DE (Nebraska)
32. Derron Smith, FS (Fresno State)
33. Dorial Green-Beckham, WR (Missouri)
34. Shaq Thompson, OLB/SS (Washington)
35. Michael Bennett, DT (OSU)
36. Sammie Coates, WR (Auburn)
37. Maxx Williams, TE (Minnesota)
38. Arie Kouandijo, OG (Alabama)
39. Cameron Erving OT/C (FSU)
40. Gerod Holliman, FS (Louisville)
41. Tre Jackson, OG (FSU)
42. P.J. Williams, CB (FSU)
Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Jay Ajayi (27) runs for a 1 yard touchdown during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
43. Kevin Johnson, CB (Wake Forest)
44. Jay Ajayi, RB (Boise State)
45. Nate Orchard, DE (Utah)
46. Devin Smith, WR (OSU)
47. Breshad Perriman, WR (UCF)
48. Cedric Ogbuehi, OT (TAMU)
49. Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB (Oregon)
50. Cody Prewitt, FS (Ole Miss)
Game Changing Running Backs:
Nov 15, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Todd Gurley (3) breaks a tackle by Auburn Tigers defensive back Joshua Holsey (15) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Auburn 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Todd Gurley happens to be one of my favorite players in this draft class; the way he runs captures everything we love about football. If it were not for injury concerns, Gurley would be the number 1 running back on this big board.
The 6-1 236 lbs. Gurley has the power of a young Jamal Lewis and the speed and elusiveness of Barry Sanders. Durability is the chief concern with Gurley, whose talent in not in question.
Abdullah is the third best running back in this draft class, in many years he’d be the best one there was. Abdullah is a speedy rusher with good vision and great acceleration in the open field. With a full head of steam and a crack of light, Abdullah can take it the distance on any play.
By his sophomore season at Nebraska he was a true superstar. In the 2012 campaign he had 1,137 yards on the ground and 8 rushing touchdowns. This was the first of three consecutive seasons with over 1,000 yards. In 2014 he rushed for 1,611 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also had 22 receptions for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns in his senior season.
Ball-Hawking Safeties:
Nov 29, 2014; Fresno, CA, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs free safety Derron Smith (13) reacts after a play against the Hawaii Warriors in the fourth quarter at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Warriors 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
- Derron Smith (32nd Overall): A 5th year senior, Smith had 15 interceptions in his Fresno State career. The 5-11 197 lbs. safety plays bigger than he looks and is a constant threat to pick off a pass.
- Gerod Holliman (40th Overall): Out of nowhere a star was born. In his junior season Holliman picked off 14 passes. Holliman made plays all over the field, having 4 tackles for a loss, a sack and a forced fumble.
- Cody Prewitt (50th Overall): The 6-2 217 lbs. Prewitt is a great athlete who had 12 interceptions in his 4 seasons with the Ole Miss Rebels.