NFL Draft 2015: Top 10 Players Available Entering Round 2
By Hayden Hyde
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Landon Collins (Alabama) and April Justin arrive on the gold carpet before the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Landon Collins – Alabama
I can already hear hordes of people complaining that Collins is too low on this list, however he’s not as talented as some may think. Collins is next in line of the Alabama defensive back dynasty, and will most likely come off the board early in the second.
One thing I know draft day won't define me but will motivate me to prove the doubters wrong & confirm what I already know. #BamaStrong
— LANDON COLLINS (@TheHumble_21) May 1, 2015
Landon Collins is not a free safety at the next level; he’s more of a strong safety-type. Collins is a good run defender and can be a force down in the box, much like Mark Barron. Alabama defensive backs have struggled in the NFL recently, so I’d assume that’s another reason Collins has slid.
Definitely disappointed I didn't hear my name called last night but just means I have to get back in the lab & continue to master my craft.
— LANDON COLLINS (@TheHumble_21) May 1, 2015
Regardless, he’s still a talented player that could fit many NFL teams in the top half of the second round.
Teams to watch for: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants
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