Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints

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The 2014 season isn't even over yet, but the mock drafts are already rolling out. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper released his first mock draft of the year on Thursday, projecting Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley to the Saints at No. 13 overall.

While Kiper's mock draft requires ESPN Insider access to view, he noted he saw Beasley as a potential top-15 pick in the 2014 draft, had Beasley chosen to declare for the draft early.

The rest of Kiper's first round mock draft is here.

The 6-foot-2, 235 pound Beasley was named the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year and posted double digit sacks in 2013 and 2014.

Of course, without the impact of the NFL Combine and free agency, these early mocks are as much a guessing game as anything. In Kiper's first mock last year, he projected Tennessee left tackle Antonio Richardson to the Saints with the 27th pick of the first round.

The Saints traded up to select wideout Brandin Cooks, while knee injuries kept Richardson from being drafted.

The Saints could go many ways in the first round. While they may address many of their needs in free agency, they will likely be looking at cornerback and pass rusher as two of their top needs.

Rugby Saint II · 01-15-2015, 05:45 PM

We need a pass rusher but he needs to be a NT. We need pressure up the middle.

lee909 · 01-15-2015, 06:21 PM

I can confirm that 10 months or so after the draft i still think Rooks,Fortt and Powell drafted when Richardson wwas on the board was madness

ChrisXVI · 01-15-2015, 06:30 PM

I can only hope! But Rugby Saint is right too... An edge rusher is nothing if the big guys in the middle can't collapse the pocket.

hagan714 · 01-15-2015, 06:40 PM

actually i would be surprised to see him get past atlanta

Danno · 01-15-2015, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We need a pass rusher but he needs to be a NT. We need pressure up the middle.

Yep, we have edge rushers, we don't have a push up the middle, although several of our DT's were injured.

MarchingOn · 01-15-2015, 09:31 PM

Please no. Weak against the run. We were run all over this year (again) and especially our LBs.

NOLA54 · 01-15-2015, 11:38 PM

It doesn't make sense we would draft him.

halloween 65 · 01-16-2015, 07:43 AM

If we draft a lb. he needs to be an ILB.

ScottF · 01-16-2015, 07:46 AM

No worries- Kiper is right about 26% of the time

01-15-2015, 03:22 PM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) The 2014 season isn't even over yet, but the mock drafts are already rolling out. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper released his first mock draft of the year on Thursday, projecting Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley to the Saints at No. 13 overall. While Kiper's mock draft requires ESPN Insider access to view, he noted he saw Beasley as a potential top-15 pick in the 2014 draft, had Beasley chosen to declare for the draft early. The rest of Kiper's first round mock draft is here. The 6-foot-2, 235 pound Beasley was named the ACC's Defensive Player of the Year and posted double digit sacks in 2013 and 2014. Of course, without the impact of the NFL Combine and free agency, these early mocks are as much a guessing game as anything. In Kiper's first mock last year, he projected Tennessee left tackle Antonio Richardson to the Saints with the 27th pick of the first round. The Saints traded up to select wideout Brandin Cooks, while knee injuries kept Richardson from being drafted. The Saints could go many ways in the first round. While they may address many of their needs in free agency, they will likely be looking at cornerback and pass rusher as two of their top needs. read more Attached Thumbnails
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01-15-2015, 05:45 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints We need a pass rusher but he needs to be a NT. We need pressure up the middle. Danno, B_Dub_Saint, dizzle88 and 2 others like this.

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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints I can confirm that 10 months or so after the draft i still think Rooks,Fortt and Powell drafted when Richardson wwas on the board was madness MarchingOn likes this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints I can only hope! But Rugby Saint is right too... An edge rusher is nothing if the big guys in the middle can't collapse the pocket.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We need a pass rusher but he needs to be a NT. We need pressure up the middle. Yep, we have edge rushers, we don't have a push up the middle, although several of our DT's were injured. MarchingOn likes this.

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MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints Please no. Weak against the run. We were run all over this year (again) and especially our LBs.

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NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints It doesn't make sense we would draft him.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints draft 2015: ESPN analyst Mel Kiper projects Clemson DE Vic Beasley to Saints If we draft a lb. he needs to be an ILB. Rugby Saint II and MarchingOn like this.

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