2015 NFL Mock Draft: Jameis Winston remains at the top
Luke Dahlgren
Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the NFL shield logo and main stage before the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
The NFL Draft is a short month and a half away, so we take a look at projecting how the first round will play out.
The NFL draft is slowly creeping up, and the drama will only build as the weeks go by.
Free agency kicked off on Tuesday, and the flurry of acquisitions and transactions cleared up some of each team’s directions heading forward. This is of course unless the Eagles are involved, in which case Chip Kelley is either using a dart board or is operating at a superhuman level that we can barely comprehend.
In any event, the draft will be held from April 30th to May 2nd, and will likely feature some surprise and intrigue. We see how it plays out.
Next: No. 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 29, 2014; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) looks to throw during the first quarter against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 2: Tennessee Titans
Nov 22, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive end Leonard Williams (94) recovers a fumble by UCLA Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley (17) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 3: Jacksonville Jaguars
Sep 13, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Dante Fowler Jr. (6) forces Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Patrick Towles (14) to fumble the ball during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 4: Oakland Raiders
Oct 18, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 5: Washington Redskins
Sep 20, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defender Randy Gregory (4) sacks Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 41-31. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 6: New York Jets
Nov 8, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 7: Chicago Bears
Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams (12) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive end Vic Beasley (3) during the second quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 8: Atlanta Falcons
Nov 1, 2014; Columbia, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Williams (18) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Shane Ray (56) during the second half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 9: New York Giants
Sep 20, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Landon Collins (26) intercepts a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver Quinton Dunbar (1) in the fourth quarter of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 42-21. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 10: St. Louis Rams
Jan 1, 2014; Tampa, Fl, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linesman Brandon Scherff (68) blocks against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 11: Minnesota Vikings
Nov 29, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans cornerback Trae Waynes (15) intercepts a pass intended for Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) in the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 12: Cleveland Browns
Nov 1, 2014; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Kevin White (11) runs past TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Ranthony Texada (11) during the first quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 13: New Orleans Saints
Next: No. 14: Miami Dolphins
Oct 19, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Marcus Peters (21) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jaelen Strong (21) during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 15: San Francisco 49ers
Dec 5, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver DeVante Parker (9) makes a catch and runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 16: Houston Texans
Jan 2, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Danny Shelton (55) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2015 Cactus Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium. Oklahoma State defeated Washington 30-22. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 17: San Diego Chargers
October 10, 2014; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal offensive tackle Andrus Peat (70) blocks Washington State Cougars linebacker Kache Palacio (40) during the second half at Stanford Stadium. Stanford defeated Washington State 34-17. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 18: Kansas City Chiefs
Nov 23, 2013; Oxford, MS, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (15) goes up for a pass against Mississippi Rebels defensive back Derrick Jones (19) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Missouri Tigers defeat the Mississippi Rebels 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 19: Cleveland Browns
Dec 28, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Dominique Brown (10) is hit by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the Russell Athletic Bowl at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 20: Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 6, 2014; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) dives for an interception against the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 21: Cincinnati Bengals
Oct 25, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive end Alvin Dupree (2) and cornerback Cody Quinn (16) tackle Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver De
Next: No. 22: Pittsburgh Steelers
Sep 28, 2013; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Chris Conley (31) is tackled by LSU Tigers cornerback Jalen Collins (32) in the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 23: Detroit Lions
Sep 27, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Malcom Brown (90) warms up before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Texas won the game 23-0. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 24: Arizona Cardinals
November 22, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 25: Carolina Panthers
Sep 13, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers offensive linesman T.J. Clemmings (68) takes a drink on the sidelines in the fourth quarter in a game against the FIU Golden Panthers at FIU Stadium. Pitt won 42-25. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 26: Baltimore Ravens
Nov 15, 2014; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon (25) during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 59-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 27: Dallas Cowboys
Nov 1, 2014; Boulder, CO, USA; Washington Huskies linebacker Shaq Thompson (7) carries in the third quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 38-23. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 28: Denver Broncos
Nov 8, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Maxx Williams (88) catches a touchdown past Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back John Lowdermilk (37) in the first half at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 29: Indianapolis Colts
Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) makes a touchdown against Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (90) in the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 30: Green Bay Packers
Sep 6, 2014; Starkville, MS, USA; UAB Blazers running back Jordan Howard (7) advances the ball and is tackled by Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Benardrick McKinney (50) during the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 31: New Orleans Saints
Nov 8, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Cyler Miles (10) is pressured by UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa (94) during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington Huskies offensive linesman Micah Hatchie (72) blocks Odighizuwa. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 32: New England Patriots
Sep 6, 2014; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead (9) celebrates a sack against the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Luke Dahlgren lives in the fine city of Chicago, and enjoys wearing beanies. He is a fan of the Chicago Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks, and writes for FanSided.com about the NBA and NFL. Follow him on Twitter: @NotLukeDahlgren.
