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2015 NFL Draft Midseason Rankings: Offense

Midseason NFL Draft Rankings: Offense

Jameis Winston Florida State
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With the college football season just past the halfway point, it's time to reshuffle the draft board. Some players were off the radar and are now ranked in the top five at their position, while others have dropped significantly down the board. Here are the top five draft prospects at each offensive position group.

Quarterbacks

Marcus Mariota Oregon
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Quarterbacks

Marcus Mariota Oregon
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1. Marcus Mariota (Oregon) Smart passer who needs to improve ball handling and throwing across his body.
2. Brett Hundley (UCLA) Can make any throw, but struggles when pressured.
3. Jameis Winston (Florida St) Most polished passer on the field, but has several red flags off the field.
4. Connor Cook (Michigan St) Has elevated his stock with solid play in 2014.
5. Everett Golson (Notre Dame) Time off has done wonders for his mechanics.

Running Backs

Todd Gurley Georgia
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Running Backs

Todd Gurley Georgia
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1. Todd Gurley (Georgia) Three-down workhorse will be first RB drafted in First Round since 2012.
2. Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin) Flashy runner can score on any play, but isn't a threat in pass game.
3. Tevin Coleman (Indiana) Consistently puts up big numbers versus defenses crowding the box.
4. Mike Davis (South Carolina) Powerful runner has durability concerns.
5. Duke Johnson (Miami) A little on the small side, but has great vision and patience.

Wide Receivers

Dorial Green-Beckham Oklahoma Missouri
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Wide Receivers

Dorial Green-Beckham Oklahoma Missouri
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1. Dorial Green-Beckham (Oklahoma) Ineligible this year, he has elite size/speed combination.
2. Amari Cooper (Alabama) Quicker than he looks, his output versus Vernon Hargreaves made me a believer.
3. Jaelen Strong (Arizona St) Not the best route-runner, but is a physical mismatch for any CB.
4. Kevin White (West Virginia) Fast riser has beaten every CB in 2014.
5. DeVante Parker (Louisville) Back from injury, he looks to regain 2013 form.

Tight Ends

Devin Funchess Michigan
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Tight Ends

Devin Funchess Michigan
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1. Devin Funchess (Michigan) Creates mismatches as a TE or WR similar to Jimmy Graham.
2. Ben Koyack (Notre Dame) Not elite at any one skill, but solid across the board.
3. Nick O'Leary (Florida St) Grandson of golfer Jack Nicklaus, he's one of the better pass catchers in TE class.
4. Jeff Heuerman (Ohio St) Team leader who can line up all over the field.
5. Tyler Kroft (Rutgers) Led team in catches in 2013, but he only has 10 so far in 2014.

Offensive Linemen

Brandon Scherff Iowa
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Offensive Linemen

Brandon Scherff Iowa
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1. Brandon Scherff (Iowa) Struggles on counter moves, but dominant in run game.
2. Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M) Can't sustain blocks long enough to play LT. He's much better on the right side.
3. Andrus Peat (Stanford) Technique needs work, but he has highest ceiling of any OT in class.
4. Spencer Drango (Baylor) Had back surgery in November, but he remains an elite pass blocker.
5. A.J. Cann (South Carolina) Top guard excels in the power run game.

Related: Preseason 2015 NFL Mock Draft

Shawn Spencer is an NFL Draft writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @Spencer_NFL, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

 

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