It's no surprise that Tampa takes Winston here. Head Coach Lovie Smith has already said he feels very comfortable having Jameis as the face of the Buccaneers. Winston has the least amount of questions on the field, and it seems like he answered most of the issues off the field. He is used to playing in a pro-style offense and will be the opening day quarterback.
2. Tennessee Titans- Marcus Mariota (QB, Oregon)
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I have a strong feeling that Mariota is going 2nd overall. I think Tennessee trades the pick away and adds some more draft picks. Cleveland, and San Diego have been rumored to be interested, with Cleveland having more to offer and already willing to part ways with Johnny Manziel; But don't count out Philadelphia either. If you note my "Trade Mock Draft," I explored the idea that a three-way trade between Cleveland Tennessee and Philly could happen, and rumors of this are popping up more and more. St. Louis is also rumored to have some interest in the second pick as well.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars- Dante Fowler Jr. (EDGE, Florida)
Jacksonville needs an outside pass-rusher regardless of who is available. Passing up on Leonard Williams will be hard but Fowler is a very good prospect.
4. Oakland Raiders- Leonard Williams (DL, USC)
If Williams is still on the board I cannot see Oakland passing up on him. Amari Cooper and Kevin White are very tempting picks, but Oakland could add a receiver later in the draft, with receiver being a loaded position in the class.
5. Washington Redskins- Vic Beasley (EDGE, Clemson)
Washington needs an outside pass-rusher badly. Beasley would be a great compliment to the Redskins' powerful defensive line.
6. New York Jets- Bud Dupree (EDGE, Kentucky)
It will be tempting for the Jets to take one of the receivers, and tempting for Jets fans to hate the front office when they pass on them, but the need for a pass-rush is a bigger priority since the addition of Brandon Marshall. Look for the Jets to add a receiver early in the second round while there is still first round talent available. Also be on the lookout for the Jets to pull the trigger on a trade considering one of the highly touted rushers (Shane Ray) failed a drug test. If they feel there isn't value taking Dupree or Gregory here, they'll listen to offers.
7. Chicago Bears- Amari Cooper (WR, Alabama)
Chicago doesn't draft offensive skill players in the first round very much (4 in the last 15 years). Amari Cooper is too talented and comes in ready to play from day-one. The Bears will be happy to see him slide this far and could be replacing Brandon Marshall with a future All-Pro.
8. Atlanta Falcons- Randy Gregory (EDGE, Nebraska)
Atlanta has had no luck with any pass-rushing players in recent years, and haven't really drafted any in recent memory. Breaking the mold and drafting Gregory should at least give them a solid linebacker that can get to the quarterback, and also provide sufficient pass-coverage.
9. New York Giants- Brandon Scherff (OL, Iowa)
New York gets tougher along their line and helps keep Eli upright.
10. St. Louis Rams- Kevin White (WR, West Virginia)
St. Louis simply should not pass up the opportunity to add a player as talented as White to a position they've struggled with since the departures of Tory Holt and Isaac Bruce.
11. Minnesota Vikings- Trae Waynes (CB, Michigan State)
Minnesota adds the best cover corner in the draft to pair along side with the underrated Xavier Rhodes.
12. Cleveland Browns- Danny Shelton (DT, Washington)
Wether it's Cleveland or Tennessee drafting here, Shelton is the pick. He's the best available and is a fit to both teams.
13. New Orleans Saints- Shane Ray (EDGE, Missouri)
Even after the recent arrest, New Orleans will take a shot on Ray, who will likely be suspended. New Orleans holds two first-round picks and can take a chance.
14. Miami Dolphins- DaVante Parker (WR, Louisville)
Miami continues to revamp its receiving corps adding Parker. This gives them a true "number one" receiver in Parker to pair along with Kenny Stills and Jarvis Landry.
15. San Fransisco 49ers- Arik Armstead (DT, Oregon)
I still feel this is a bit of a reach, but Armstead is an athletic interior lineman that new Head Coach Jim Tomsula can mold to be HIS guy.
16. Houston Texans- Breshad Perriman (WR, UCF)
Houston will look to add a speedy receiver to pair with the emerging stud DeAndre Hopkins. A sight for sore eyes for whoever is throwing the ball in Houston next season.
17. San Diego Chargers- Todd Gurley (RB, Georgia)
Gurley is one of the best prospects in the class and San Diego would be able to ease him on the field while he gets back to 100% after an ACL injury.
18. Kansas City Chiefs- La'el Collins (OL, LSU)
Kansas City beefs up the line to further expand their dominant running game. Collins can play both tackle positions and would be a great opposite Eric Fisher.
19. Cleveland Browns- Andrus Peat (OL, Stanford)
Cleveland knows they're going to have to run the ball this season so adding Peat gives them more talent across the line.
20. Philadelphia Eagles- Kevin Johnson (CB, Wake Forest)
Philly adds some depth to the secondary.
21. Cincinnati Bengals- Landon Collins (S, Alabama)
The Bengals can use a safety to go along with the impressive stock pile of corners they have.
22. Pittsburgh Steelers- Jalen Collins (CB, LSU)
Pittsburgh has a depleted secondary after the retirements of Troy Polamalu and Ike Taylor. Collins is the second best corner in the draft, and fits the scheme in Pitt well.
23. Detroit Lions- Eddie Goldman (DT, Florida State)
The Lions could use a running back, but finding a replacement for Suh and Fairley to pair with Haloti Ngata should be a higher priority.
24. Arizona Cardinals- Melvin Gordon (RB, Wisconsin)
Arizona should realize by now that Andre Ellington can't be trusted as a reliable three-down back. Gordon is a pure runner and would give the offense insurance in case Ellington goes down, or if Palmer gets injured.
25. Carolina Panthers- DJ Humphries (OL, Florida)
Carolina needs to protect Cam Newton plain and simple.
26. Baltimore Ravens- Marcus Peters (CB, Washington)
Baltimore can add a reliable corner. He comes with off-field luggage but that shouldn't be an issue with the Ravens.
27. Dallas Cowboys- Malcolm Brown (DT, Texas)
After watching Gurley and Gordon come off the board, the Cowboys address another hole in their roster by adding Brown. Dallas needs a presence on the interior line and Brown is one of the underrated players at the position.
28. Denver Broncos- Cameron Erving (OL, Florida State)
Perfect scheme fit for Denver. Erving can pass-block, run-block and is a smart player.
29. Indianapolis Colts- Jordan Phillips (DT, Oklahoma)
Indy adds a defensive tackle that can play three downs. Phillips is the prototype 3-4 defensive tackle, and gives some attitude to the Colts' front seven.
30. Green Bay Packers- Erick Kendricks (LB, UCLA)
Green Bay adds the most underrated player in the draft, and fills a huge gap in their roster. Kendricks excels at all facets of defense and should be a huge upgrade for the Packers.
31. New Orleans Saints- Phillip Dorsett
New Orleans continues the offensive overhaul by adding another burner. Dorsett is high on the Saints' draft board and they'll pounce all over him if he is still available.
32. New England Patriots- Carl Davis (DT, Iowa)
New England get their replacement for Vince Wilfork. Carl Davis is a mammoth and can plug the running lanes for linebackers.
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