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Mike D's Top 47 NFL Free Agents for 2015
By Mike Detillier
1. Ndamukong Suh - Defensive Tackle
One of the few dominant defensive linemen in the NFL. He will become the highest paid defensive player ever.
2. DeMarco Murray - Halfback
Outstanding combination of power, speed, elusive moves and great hands coming out of the backfield.
3. Randall Cobb - Wide Receiver
Outstanding athlete with great open field moves, cat-like quickness and he is a terror in the slot role.
4. Devin McCourty - Safety
Former cornerback who is a natural at free safety. Has great range and coverage skills.
5. Julius Thomas - Tight End
Big wide receiver-playing tight end with sure hands and take it to the house skills after the reception.
6. Byron Maxwell - Cornerback
Will break the bank after having Richard Sherman as the spotlight cornerback at Seattle. Has good size, long arms and an aggressive nature to the football.
7. Terrance Knighton - Defensive Tackle
Big run-stuffer in the middle and he flashes some real skills as a pass rusher inside.
8. Brandon Flowers - Cornerback
Always respected his toughness and coverage skills. Not the most fleet-footed cornerback, but he is a battler, has excellent ball skills and he is a solid in run support
9. Nick Fairley - Defensive Tackle
Inconsistent, but he is so quick for a big man and he has excellent lateral movement skills to the football.
10. Brian Orakpo - Outside Linebacker
When healthy Orakpo is an explosive edge pass rusher with great closing skills, but he has been nicked up by injuries in the league.
11. Jerry Hughes - Outside Linebacker
Looked like a bust #1st round pick in Indianapolis, but has flourished in Buffalo. Natural as an edge pass rusher in a 3-4 alignment. 20 sacks over the past 2 seasons.
12. Jeremy Maclin - Wide Receiver
Maclin has speed, quickness, big-play skills and he is fearless crossing the middle for the tough catch.
13. Brian Bulaga - Offensive Tackle
Brian is tough, physical, a good run blocking right tackle and he is a strong pass protector.
14. Brandon Graham - Outside Linebacker
Big, physical, strong at the point of attack and he has flashed some real strong edge pass rush skills.
15. Kareem Jackson - Cornerback
Jackson was a disappointment early on with the Texans, but the former Tide star has regained his confidence and he excels now at finding the ball quickly in flight.
16. Rodney Hudson - Offensive Center
Strong, physical, quick off the snap and he is a 1st rate technician as a run blocker and pass protector.
17. Mike Iupati - Offensive Guard
Dominant run blocker, who has struggled staying healthy and he has given up a lot of leakage as a pass protector.
18. Pernell McPhee - Outside Linebacker
Hybrid DE/OLB who flashes some strong traits as a pass rusher, but he has never really handled the load of being "The Man" as a pass rusher on a team.
19. Stefen Wisniewski - Offensive Center
Strong run blocker, who is quick off the snap and a solid pass protector. Smart, efficient and a leader.
20. Orlando Franklin - Offensive Guard
Has seen work at tackle, but his physical run blocking skills and his quick feet make him a natural at guard.
21. Greg Hardy - Defensive End
Hardy is one of the premier pass rushers in the game, but his off the field issues will make him someone many teams shy away from.
22. Derrick Morgan - Outside Linebacker
Hybrid DE/OLB who can really comes off the edge hard, but he is not stout in run defense.
23. Antonio Cromartie - Cornerback
Never the most focused CB., but he has rare gifts as an athlete with great speed and recovery ability.
24. Trent Cole - Outside Linebacker
Cole does not have the elite speed he did 10 years ago, but he is a great technician, he plays the game on balance and he still has a nice blend of power and speed.
25. Sean Weatherspoon - Outside Linebacker
When he is healthy Weatherspoon has great speed, 1st rate lateral quickness and he is a playmaker, but injuries are a concern.
26. Charles Clay - Tight End
Clay is a terrific athlete with speed and big play skills as a receiver. Gets a ton of yardage after the catch.
27. Chris Myers - Offensive Center
Myers has excelled as a run blocker in a zone-blocking scheme. Quality inside performer who is solid as a pass blocker.
28. Doug Free - Offensive Tackle
Massive right tackle who excels as a run blocker and he is a pretty good pass protector.
29. Tramon Williams - Cornerback
Tough, dependable, a good ball-skill cornerback and he plays the game with great confidence.
30. C. J. Spiller - Halfback
Spiller has been plagued by injuries, but he is a big-play athlete with great speed and he is also a terrific receiver coming out of the backfield.
31. Chris Culliver - Cornerback
Inconsistent, but he is a terrific athlete, quick on his feet and he has excellent closing skills to the ball.
32. Buster Skrine - Cornerback
Buster lacks great height, but has has great speed, he is a ballhawk and he has a strong personality to handle the ball being thrown in his direction. Mentally tough young man and athletic.
33. Jared Odrick - Defensive Tackle
Tweener-type in the middle who flashes good interior pass rush skills and he is solid in run defense, but he lacks great lower-body strength to be an anchor in the middle.
34. Rolando McClain - Inside Linebacker
Has had a host of off the field issues, but he is a tough guy in the middle in run support and he makes plays from sideline to sideline.
35. Michael Crabtree - Wide Receiver
Crabtree needs someone to feed him the ball more consistently and he has a knack for the big play after the catch.
36. Tyvon Branch - Strong Safety
Has played safety and as a nickel cornerback. Branch is rangy, tough and he matches up well in the coverage part of the game.
37. Mark Ingram - Halfback
Proved he can be "The Guy" on a team in 2014 and he trusted his rushing instincts more than ever in the pros. Slashing type rusher who is quick, he hits the hole hard and has become a good finisher.
38. Henry Melton - Defensive Tackle
When healthy Melton is still one of the best interior pass rushers in the league.
39. Jordan Cameron - Tight End
One of the most athletic and gifted pass receiving tight ends in the NFL, but he seems to consistently been nicked up.
40. Justin Forsett - Halfback
Had a signature 2014 season after being a career backup. He is quick, very instinctive and he is a "flow" runner. Really excelled last season gobbling up yardage after initial contact.
41. Clint Boling - Offensive Guard
Always liked Boling since his days at Georgia. Fine technician as a pass blocker and a good angle/type run blocker.
42. Torrey Smith - Wide Receiver
Has the big-play skills and speed NFL teams covet, but he has been inconsistent and has some problems with concentration issues and the dropsies.
43. Dwight Freeney - Outside Linebacker
Not the athlete or pass rusher he once was, but he is still a terror coming off the edge.
44. Shane Vereen - Halfback
Has never been a heavy-duty runner in the NFL, but he excels as a receiver coming out of the backfield and he is a super quick edge rusher.
45. David Harris - Inside Linebacker
Smart, instinctive and always around the football.
46. Perrish Cox - Cornerback
Fine athlete who excels in the sub-packages and he is a top-flight CB in the slot.
47. Reggie Bush - Halfback
He was never the superstar most of us thought he would be, but if he can stay healthy, and that is a big if, he is still a premier receiver coming out of the backfield and a good edge rusher.
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