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2015 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Picks 11-20

John David Mercer / USA TODAY Sports

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11. Minnesota Vikings - T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh

The Vikings appear to have found their franchise quarterback in Teddy Bridgewater, and the next step is to protect him. Some concerning struggles from Matt Kalil could put the team in the market for a starting tackle, and although Clemmings is relatively raw as a prospect, his physical ability gives him an extremely high ceiling at the pro level.

12. Cleveland Browns - Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama

Cooper's slide ends at No. 12 where the Browns get a receiver to pair with either young quarterback Johnny Manziel or whichever signal caller the team decides to build around going forward. Though Cooper may not be the biggest or fastest wideout in this class, it's tough to find something in his game that he doesn't do at a high level.

13. New Orleans Saints - Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson

The Saints need to address a number of areas on defense, and getting one of the draft's most disruptive edge rushers is a great start. Beasley needs to improve against the run, but it'd be no surprise to see him end up a double-digital sack producer in the NFL relatively soon.

14. Miami Dolphins - Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

The Dolphins added to the wide receiver position last year with the second-round selection of Jarvis Landry, but expensive veterans Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline could be on the way out before long. A strong, big-bodied receiver, White has the physical ability to become a reliable No. 1 target for a Dolphins offense still looking to take that next step.

15. San Francisco 49ers - DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

Expect the 49ers to do everything possible to bring in talent around Colin Kaepernick this offseason, and that could start with a receiver in the first round. The argument can be made for Parker as the top wideout in this year's class, and his big-play ability is something the 49ers' offense desperately needs.

16. Houston Texans - Danny Shelton, DT, Washington

As good as J.J. Watt is, he can't do it by himself. The Texans' run defense struggled in 2014, and adding a stout nose tackle like Shelton could go a long way toward solving that issue as soon as next season. Having Watt, Shelton and Jadeveon Clowney manning the defensive front would give opposing offenses fits for a long time to come.

17. San Diego Chargers - Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa

Philip Rivers was unbelievable at times last year, but the Chargers can't continue with the same kind of offensive line issues any longer. Scherff could be a day one starter at either tackle or guard, giving San Diego's offense a solid foundation up front.

18. Kansas City Chiefs - Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State

With Chiefs wide recievers being held out of the end zone throughout the 2014 season, they've got to find a way to change that in short order. Strong is another big-bodied receiver that has No. 1 potential at the next level and, given the state of the position on the Chiefs' roster, he could take over that role right away.

19. Cleveland Browns - Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State

The Browns have some pieces in place on the defensive side of the ball, but a weak interior saw the defense finish as the league's worst unit against the run in 2014. Goldman would give the Browns a strong interior presence in that regard, helping the defense to improve in the trenches.

20. Philadelphia Eagles - Shaq Thompson, LB, Washington

Thompson's pure talent suggests that he is worthy of a top-10 selection, but the uncertainty surrounding the position he'll play in the NFL causes him to fall to this spot. It's an ideal pick for the Eagles, however, as his versatility could have him step in as an impact player at either linebacker or safety as a rookie.

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