Daniel Jeremiah's top-fifty draft rankings (1 Viewer)

[Bracie Smathers]

Mayock has his own thread and deservedly so but I've grown respect for DJ and the gang at College Football 24/7 and Move the Sticks. I think Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks and company have earned their own thread.

DJ put out an updated top-fifty draft ranking right before the Combine so this is how he has his top-fifty ranked today.

Only posting the top-ten, go to the list to see the rest and where you can click on the name to get his take on the player.

One interesting name missing from his top-ten right now is QB Marcus Mariota.

Click on the link to see his full list and where he put Mariota.

http://www.nfl.com/top50

• Published: Feb. 17, 2015 at 03:33 p.m.
• Updated: Feb. 17, 2015 at 03:42 p.m.

Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings Florida's Humphries makes big jump into listDaniel Jeremiah
NFL Media analyst

It's been a month since the original Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings came out. Since that time I've had the chance to watch tape on a lot more players and do more homework on players I was able to study previously.

The updated Top 50 list contains 11 new prospects, including Florida offensive tackle D.J. Humphries. Since the last rankings came out, I had a chance to watch Humphries and he's vaulted up into the top 20 of these rankings. Humphries is a prospect I really like on tape, and the buzz on him is starting to build around the league.

The NFL Scouting Combine should reveal more about prospects' standing among their peers, so expect another update to these rankings shortly after the event in Indianapolis.

For full analysis, click on the player's name.

1. DT - Leonard Williams

2. OLB - Randy Gregory

3. WR - Kevin White

4. WR - Amari Cooper

5. OLB - Dante Fowler Jr.

6. NT - Danny Shelton

7. QB - Jamies Winston

8. DE - Shane Ray

9. WR - Davante Parker

10. DT - Arik Armstead

Feel free to add any other updates from DJ or Bucky Brooks in this thread.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Latest Move The Sticks (MTS) podcast is up where DJ goes into more detail on his top-fifty list.

Link takes you to all of the MTS podcasts including latest.

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=03815b4a5205a5737b316b2e32226d7f

23: Combine positions preview & Thomas DavisPublished: Feb 16, 2015 at 5:11 PM

Published: Feb 16, 2015 at 5:11 PM
Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah previews the combine by breaking down the most intriguing players at each position. D.J. also reveals the latest changes to his “Top 50 prospects” list and discusses the linebacker position alongside Panthers star Thomas Davis.

 

[jurb26]

I really don't understand all the White as top WR talk, let alone top 3 pick. Nice player, first round grade but it's getting overboard.

 

[MAC_32]

DJ > Mayock

DJ actually watches tape like Mayock used to.

I miss old Mayock.

 

[jurb26]

DJ > Mayock

DJ actually watches tape like Mayock used to.

I miss old Mayock.

DJ is becoming "commercialized" like the rest of them, though. Given enough time and Spotlight it's inevitable I guess. Still my favorite of the well known guys but he's slipping.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

I really don't understand all the White as top WR talk, let alone top 3 pick. Nice player, first round grade but it's getting overboard.

If you want a more in-depth take on why DJ has Kevin White as his top rated WR right now check out the latest Move the Sticks (MTS) podcast where he explains why he has White as his top rated WR.

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=03815b4a5205a5737b316b2e32226d7f

Also he's already started the popular NFL Network show, 'Path to the Draft' with Charles Davis.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000351104/Seniors-to-watch-in-2015-NFL-Draft

 

[MAC_32]

DJ > Mayock

DJ actually watches tape like Mayock used to.

I miss old Mayock.

DJ is becoming "commercialized" like the rest of them, though. Given enough time and Spotlight it's inevitable I guess. Still my favorite of the well known guys but he's slipping.

I won't become worried until he starts accepting other gigs, but I agree that it is inevitable. Enjoying it while it lasts...

 

[msommer]

Good thread, Bracie

 

[Faust]

Mock draft 2.0: Colts get backfield help

 

[Pipes]

Mock draft 2.0: Colts get backfield help

Gordon definitely jumps into the discussion of the top 5 dynasty backs if this happens.

 

[Hurl Bruce]

His Browns picks are way off. Any mock that doesn't have the Browns taking a DL with one of their two 1st rounders is wrong.

Farmer has publicly stated that he doesn't like taking WRs in the 1st. To have him taking the 4th WR of the 1st round is absurd.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Again I'll say...ZERO chance DGB falls to round 2, unless he busts at the combine which isn't going to happen.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

His Browns picks are way off. Any mock that doesn't have the Browns taking a DL with one of their two 1st rounders is wrong.

Farmer has publicly stated that he doesn't like taking WRs in the 1st. To have him taking the 4th WR of the 1st round is absurd.

DJ has the Browns taking a DL with their top pick, #12.

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12. Cleveland Browns - DT Malcom Brown 6'2 320 lbs Texas

Brown would give Mike Pettine a dominant interior defender to build around.

Analysis Strengths Showed great improvement during 2014 season and is considered a "riser" on draft boards by league scouts. Good bend in his hips to play low off the snap. Athletic big man who improved his quickness this year. Began to impose his will more frequently late in the season. Excels once he reaches a lineman's edge. Flashes power and control in his hands. Discards blockers when ready as a read-and-react defender and uses a punch to keep himself clean and scrape down the line after ball carriers. Eyes stay glued on ball carrier no matter what battle is in front of him. Can recover and improve positioning if he is losing early in snap. Light on his feet and diagnoses very quickly. Hard defender for offensive linemen to cross-face. Too athletic and talented to consistently single block. Weaknesses Despite size and frame, not consistently physical at the point of attack. Has average power in his lower body and struggles to hold his ground against double teams. Looking for secondary motor as rusher. Effort level stalls when his pass rush stalls. Is in need of a more polished counter move as a pass rusher. Would benefit from improved strength and ability to vary game from penetration to power. Plays hard but scouts do not consider him a "glass-eater." NFL Comparison Sylvester Williams Bottom Line Penetrating big man who took a huge step forward as an NFL prospect in 2014. Brown has hand quickness and uses hands like an NFL starter. His instincts and feel off the snap help him to get into the backfield quickly. Some personnel men believe Brown can play multiple spots along the line in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense, which could put him in play for a high number of teams.

 

[ROCKET]

Best mock I have seen to date. There is always some head scratchers in the first round. I get sick of people who say :no way team? is going to draft player ?" like they have some inside knowledge or something.

 

[msommer]

It seems to be in fashion to have two RBs in the first. I'm think none, maybe one

 

[jurb26]

It seems to be in fashion to have two RBs in the first. I'm think none, maybe one

I'd be surprised if Gurley and Gordon don't end up in the first. It's not just a function of their talent, there also isn't the same sort of first round depth as in years past. There just aren't that many exceptional players in this draft. A lot of good ones, but not exceptional.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Jeremiah updated mock.

Here is the top-twenty, go to the link for the full first round.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/230601

Mock draft 3.0: Rams move on at QBBy Daniel Jeremiah |

NFL Media analyst

Published: Feb. 25, 2015 at 11:11 a.m.
1. QB - Jamies Winston

2. DT - Leonard Williams

3. OLB - Dante Fowler Jr.

4. WR - Kevin White

5. DE - Shane Ray

6. CB - Trae Williams

7. OLB - Vic Beasley

8. OLB - Randy Gregory

9. DT - Malcolm Brown

10. QB - Marcus Mariota

11. WR - Amari Cooper

12. NT - Danny Shelton

13. OT - La'el Collins

14. WR - Davante Parker

15. OG - Brandon Scherff

16. CB - Jalen Collins

17. RB - Todd Gurley

18. SS - Landon Collins

19. WR - Jalen Strong

20. CB - Byron Jones

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Latest Move the Sticks podcast is out.

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?series=movethesticks-podcast

Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah
24: Jameis vs. Mariota & Mock Draft 3.0Published: Feb 25, 2015 at 8:54 PM
Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah reveals his top takeaways from the combine highlighted by Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. D.J. then breaks down the latest version of his NFL.com mock draft and shares pro day stories

 

[Bracie Smathers]

DJ updated his top-fifty ranked prospects list.

Here is how he ranks the top-twenty. Go to the link for the full list.

http://www.nfl.com/top50

1. DT - Leonard Williams

2. WR - Kevin White

3. WR - Amari Cooper

4. OLB - Dante Fowler Jr.

5. QB - Jamies Winston

6. OLB - Randy Gregory

7. QB - Marcus Mariota

8. DE - Shane Ray

9. WR - Davante Parker

10. CB - Trae Williams

11. NT - Danny Shelton

12. RB Melvin Gordon

13. RB - Todd Gurley

14. OT - D. J. Humphries

15. DE - Arik Armstead

16. DT - Malcolm Brown

17. OLB - Vic Beasley

18. SS - Landon Collins

19. WR - Dorial Green-Beckham

20. OT - T. J. Clemmings

Who dropped out of his top-twenty from the updated list?

OG - Brandon Scherff

OT - La'el Collins

CB - Jalen Collins

WR - Jalen Strong

CB - Byron Jones

 

[Bracie Smathers]

DJ's updated mock.

Here's the top 20, go to the link for the full list.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/245602

Mock draft 4.0: Bears look to future at QB

By Daniel Jeremiah |

NFL Media analyst

Published: March 18, 2015 at 02:17 p.m.

1. Tampa Bay: QB - Jamies Winston

2. Tennessee: DT - Leonard Williams

3. Jacksonville: OLB - Dante Fowler Jr.

4. Oakland: WR - Amari Cooper

5. Washington: OLB - Randy Gregory

6. NY Jets: DE - Shane Ray

7. Chicago: QB - Marcus Mariota

8. Atlanta: OLB - Vic Beasley

9. NY Giants: OG - Brandon Scherff

10. St. Louis: WR - Kevin White

11. Minnesota: WR - Davante Parker

12. Cleveland: NT - Danny Shelton

13. New Orleans: OLB - Bud Dupree

14. Miami: CB - Trae Williams

15. San Francisco: DT - Arik Armstead

16. Houston: WR - Jalen Strong

17. San Diego: RB - Todd Gurley

18. Kansas City: DT - Malcolm Brown

19. Cleveland (from Buffalo): OT - Ereck Flowers

20. Philadelphia: OLB - Eli Harold

Who fell out of DJs top 20?

CB - Byron Jones

OT - La'el Collins

SS - Landon Collins

WR - Jalen Strong

 

[identikit]

DJ's updated mock.

Here's the top 20, go to the link for the full list.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/245602

Mock draft 4.0: Bears look to future at QB

By Daniel Jeremiah |

NFL Media analyst

Published: March 18, 2015 at 02:17 p.m.

1. Seattle: QB - Jamies Winston

2. Tennessee: DT - Leonard Williams

3. Jacksonville: OLB - Dante Fowler Jr.

4. Oakland: WR - Amari Cooper

5. Washington: OLB - Randy Gregory

6. NY Jets: DE - Shane Ray

7. Chicago: QB - Marcus Mariota

8. Atlanta: OLB - Vic Beasley

9. NY Giants: OG - Brandon Scherff

10. St. Louis: WR - Kevin White

11. Minnesota: WR - Davante Parker

12. Cleveland: NT - Danny Shelton

13. New Orleans: OLB - Bud Dupree

14. Miami: CB - Trae Williams

15. San Francisco: DT - Arik Armstead

16. Houston: CB - Jalen Collins

17. San Diego: RB - Todd Gurley

18. Kansas City: DT - Malcolm Brown

19. Cleveland (from Buffalo): OT - Ereck Flowers

20. Philadelphia: OLB - Eli Harold

Who fell out of DJs top 20?

CB - Byron Jones

OT - La'el Collins

SS - Landon Collins

WR - Jalen Strong

1.1 doesn't look right.

Neither does 1.16.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

DJ's updated mock.

Here's the top 20, go to the link for the full list.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/245602

Mock draft 4.0: Bears look to future at QB

By Daniel Jeremiah |

NFL Media analyst

Published: March 18, 2015 at 02:17 p.m.

1. Seattle: QB - Jamies Winston

2. Tennessee: DT - Leonard Williams

3. Jacksonville: OLB - Dante Fowler Jr.

4. Oakland: WR - Amari Cooper

5. Washington: OLB - Randy Gregory

6. NY Jets: DE - Shane Ray

7. Chicago: QB - Marcus Mariota

8. Atlanta: OLB - Vic Beasley

9. NY Giants: OG - Brandon Scherff

10. St. Louis: WR - Kevin White

11. Minnesota: WR - Davante Parker

12. Cleveland: NT - Danny Shelton

13. New Orleans: OLB - Bud Dupree

14. Miami: CB - Trae Williams

15. San Francisco: DT - Arik Armstead

16. Houston: CB - Jalen Collins

17. San Diego: RB - Todd Gurley

18. Kansas City: DT - Malcolm Brown

19. Cleveland (from Buffalo): OT - Ereck Flowers

20. Philadelphia: OLB - Eli Harold

Who fell out of DJs top 20?

CB - Byron Jones

OT - La'el Collins

SS - Landon Collins

WR - Jalen Strong

1.1 doesn't look right.

Neither does 1.16.

Oops, thanks. Cut and paste posting errors. Will correct.

 

[beef]

I really don't understand all the White as top WR talk, let alone top 3 pick. Nice player, first round grade but it's getting overboard.

Those are the guys fascinated by men in tights. Nttiawwt

 

[Bracie Smathers]

New Path to the Draft podcast.

DJ and Charles Davis run down their mock drafts and how they rank their top-five pass rushers and QBs.

Also neither of them feel that any team is going to trade up to the second pick for Marcus Mariota and that he will slip. CD has him going in the top-ten but he states he is on record saying that he won't fall out of the top-ten so he had to put him there but DJ says that others at NFL.com have him falling out of the top-ten picks and he makes the case of that happening.

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=ea9275a9527b0f287ddfb81f787083e3

27: Top QBs & edge rushers in NFL DraftPublished: Mar 25, 2015 at 7:27 PM
Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Charles Davis to review Charles' latest mock draft and discuss the best landing spots for Marcus Mariota. Plus, D.J. and C.D. list their top quarterbacks and pass rushers in the 2015 NFL Draft.

 

[jurb26]

New Path to the Draft podcast.

DJ and Charles Davis run down their mock drafts and how they rank their top-five pass rushers and QBs.

Also neither of them feel that any team is going to trade up to the second pick for Marcus Mariota and that he will slip. CD has him going in the top-ten but he states he is on record saying that he won't fall out of the top-ten so he had to put him there but DJ says that others at NFL.com have him falling out of the top-ten picks and he makes the case of that happening.

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=ea9275a9527b0f287ddfb81f787083e3

27: Top QBs & edge rushers in NFL Draft

Published: Mar 25, 2015 at 7:27 PM

Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Charles Davis to review Charles' latest mock draft and discuss the best landing spots for Marcus Mariota. Plus, D.J. and C.D. list their top quarterbacks and pass rushers in the 2015 NFL Draft.

I haven't listened to this one yet, but I plan too. Having listened to all of his other podcast and a lot of other segments DJ has done, I get the feeling he doesn't like Mariota. It's kind of weird in that he never comes out and just says that but it's a tone or language he uses when discussing him.

I can't see Mariota falling too far and I've been a bit of a contrarian of his, around here anyway. It's not that I don't like him I just always felt the hype was out of control and never aligned with the actual game film when you watch it. Seems that's caught up now. Regardless, the utter lack of anyone worthy of a 2nd round grade after him means he has a lot of demand in this draft. For example, I don't have him as a top 10 prospect but I'm pretty sure he's going top 5. We'll see.

 

[Bri]

Mariotta has all this drama about acquiring him and

Brett Hundley is a 2nd round prospect and some teams seem to really like the guy. On top of that, picking in the 2nd seems so less frantic today. Every combo of filling a major need in the first then taking Hundley in 2nd seems to work as a good idea for many teams.

 

[MAC_32]

Hundley is a late day three prospect that will probably be picked late round one.

 

[jurb26]

Hundley is a late day three prospect that will probably be picked late round one.

If Hundley goes round 1 I'll puke in my mouth.Not that he won't. Anything is possible.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

New Path to the Draft podcast.

DJ and Charles Davis run down their mock drafts and how they rank their top-five pass rushers and QBs.

Also neither of them feel that any team is going to trade up to the second pick for Marcus Mariota and that he will slip. CD has him going in the top-ten but he states he is on record saying that he won't fall out of the top-ten so he had to put him there but DJ says that others at NFL.com have him falling out of the top-ten picks and he makes the case of that happening.

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=ea9275a9527b0f287ddfb81f787083e3

27: Top QBs & edge rushers in NFL Draft

Published: Mar 25, 2015 at 7:27 PM

Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Charles Davis to review Charles' latest mock draft and discuss the best landing spots for Marcus Mariota. Plus, D.J. and C.D. list their top quarterbacks and pass rushers in the 2015 NFL Draft.

I haven't listened to this one yet, but I plan too.Having listened to all of his other podcast and a lot of other segments DJ has done, I get the feeling he doesn't like Mariota. It's kind of weird in that he never comes out and just says that but it's a tone or language he uses when discussing him.

I can't see Mariota falling too far and I've been a bit of a contrarian of his, around here anyway. It's not that I don't like him I just always felt the hype was out of control and never aligned with the actual game film when you watch it. Seems that's caught up now. Regardless, the utter lack of anyone worthy of a 2nd round grade after him means he has a lot of demand in this draft. For example, I don't have him as a top 10 prospect but I'm pretty sure he's going top 5. We'll see.

DJ recently did a well-received podcast almost entirely devoted to QB Jamies Winston and he said he plans to do his next pod devoted to QB Marcus Mariota so that should be coming soon.

 

[lod01]

Hundley is a late day three prospect that will probably be picked late round one.

If Hundley goes round 1 I'll puke in my mouth.Not that he won't. Anything is possible.

It would require one of the perennial bottomfeeders to trade up from the 2nd round. None of the teams drafting late is dumb enough to take this guy, especially in the 1st. They will gladly trade out and let a team like Washington or the Jets or the Browns hand them good picks for this inaccurate bum.

 

[MAC_32]

Hundley is a late day three prospect that will probably be picked late round one.

If Hundley goes round 1 I'll puke in my mouth.Not that he won't. Anything is possible.

It would require one of the perennial bottomfeeders to trade up from the 2nd round. None of the teams drafting late is dumb enough to take this guy, especially in the 1st. They will gladly trade out and let a team like Washington or the Jets or the Browns hand them good picks for this inaccurate bum.

Yep, the team option fifth year that comes with first round picks makes an early second round qb a more cost effective late round one target, price to move up is modest in comparison.It was a great idea when that qb was a Bridgewater. Hundley? Not so much.

 

[Faust]

Updated:

Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings

 

[Faust]

Randy Gregory slides, Byron Jones rises in Jeremiah's Top 50

 

[Bracie Smathers]

New Path to the Draft podcast.

DJ and Charles Davis run down their mock drafts and how they rank their top-five pass rushers and QBs.

Also neither of them feel that any team is going to trade up to the second pick for Marcus Mariota and that he will slip. CD has him going in the top-ten but he states he is on record saying that he won't fall out of the top-ten so he had to put him there but DJ says that others at NFL.com have him falling out of the top-ten picks and he makes the case of that happening.

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=ea9275a9527b0f287ddfb81f787083e3

27: Top QBs & edge rushers in NFL Draft

Published: Mar 25, 2015 at 7:27 PM

Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Charles Davis to review Charles' latest mock draft and discuss the best landing spots for Marcus Mariota. Plus, D.J. and C.D. list their top quarterbacks and pass rushers in the 2015 NFL Draft.

I haven't listened to this one yet, but I plan too.Having listened to all of his other podcast and a lot of other segments DJ has done, I get the feeling he doesn't like Mariota. It's kind of weird in that he never comes out and just says that but it's a tone or language he uses when discussing him.

I can't see Mariota falling too far and I've been a bit of a contrarian of his, around here anyway. It's not that I don't like him I just always felt the hype was out of control and never aligned with the actual game film when you watch it. Seems that's caught up now. Regardless, the utter lack of anyone worthy of a 2nd round grade after him means he has a lot of demand in this draft. For example, I don't have him as a top 10 prospect but I'm pretty sure he's going top 5. We'll see.

DJ recently did a well-received podcast almost entirely devoted to QB Jamies Winston and he said he plans to do his next pod devoted to QB Marcus Mariota so that should be coming soon.

As promised.

LINK to the special Marcus Mariota 360 podcast devoted entirely to breaking down MM:

http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=f963f32f7c659437923affa48bd1b936

Marcus Mariota 360Published: Apr 1, 2015 at 1:21 PM
Daniel Jeremiah conducts a scouting report of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, analyzing Mariota's college tape and taking a look at his early-football career. With interviews from Mariota's high school coach, an opposing college coach, former teammates and more, D.J. answers all the big questions surrounding Marcus Mariota's skills and personality entering the 2015 NFL Draft.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Only three weeks before the draft.

This week's Daniel Jermiah Move the Sticks podcast:

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http://www.nfl.com/podcasts?id=56699a51950f9ea403c3d3dc4496962a

28: A scout’s process at pro daysPublished: Apr 9, 2015 at 7:45 PM
Former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah is joined by “Path to the Draft” producer Michael Berger (2:24) to discuss what a scout does behind the scenes at a pro day (5:26). Plus, D.J. plays a game of “Hits and Misses” and takes you inside a team’s scouting meetings (17:30) leading up to the draft

 

[Bracie Smathers]

DJ just updated his top-fifty and his mock.

Here is his updated top-fifty list, only posting top-twenty go to link for full listing:

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http://www.nfl.com/top50

Updated: April 21, 2015 at 10:55 a.m.

Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings USC's Agholor, UConn's Byron Jones biggest movers on board
Daniel Jeremiah
NFL Media analyst

1. DT - Leonard Williams

2. WR - Kevin White

3. WR - Amari Cooper

4. OLB - Dante Fowler Jr.

5. QB - Jamies Winston

6. DE - Shane Ray

7. QB - Marcus Mariota

8. WR - Davante Parker

9. NT - Danny Shelton

10. CB - Trae Waynes

11. OLB - Randy Gregory

12. RB - Todd Gurley

13. RB - Melvin Gordon

14. DT - Arik Armstead

15. DT - Malcom Brown

16. OLB - Vic Beasley

17. OT - D.J. Humphries

18. OT - Brandon Scherff

19. SS - Bradon Collins

20. DT - Eddie Goldman

 

[Bracie Smathers]

DJ's updated mock draft, only posting top-twenty go to link for full mock:

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000486692/article/tworound-mock-draft-jameis-winston-cedric-ogbuehi-to-bucs

Two-round mock draft: Jameis Winston, Cedric Ogbuehi to Bucs

• By Daniel Jeremiah
• NFL Media analyst
• Published: April 21, 2015 at 10:14 a.m.
• Updated: April 21, 2015 at 11:36 a.m

ROUND 1

1. Tampa Bay: Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State

Comment: The Bucs land their franchise quarterback.

2. Tennessee: Marcus Mariota, QB, Tennessee

Comment: I think Mariota will get picked here, but I'm not sure which team will be making the selection.

3. Jacksonville: Dante Fowler, Jr., OLB, Florida

Comment: Fowler would upgrade the edge rush in Jacksonville.

4. Oakland: Leonard Williams, DT, USC

Comment: Williams and Khalil Mack would be a dynamic combination.

5. Washington: Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson

Comment: Beasley is the most explosive edge rusher in the draft.

6. New York Jets: Bud Dupree, OLB, Kentucky

Comment: Dupree is very raw, but he has double-digit sack potential.

7. Chicago: Danny Shelton, NT, Washington

Comment: Taking the top receiver is tempting, but the Bears address their defensive front.

8. Atlanta: Shane Ray, OLB, Missouri

Comment: The Falcons' No. 1 priority is upgrading the pass rush.

9. New York Giants: Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama

Comment: This isn't a big need, but Cooper might be too tempting to pass up here.

10. St. Louis: Brandon Scherff, G, Iowa

Comment: The Rams take the most physical blocker for the second year in a row.

11. Minnesota: Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

Comment: This could be a cornerback, but adding another weapon for Teddy Bridgewater isn't a bad way to go.

12. Cleveland: DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

Comment: Parker would give the Browns a true No. 1 wideout.

13. New Orleans: La'el Collins, OL, LSU

Comment: Collins would be a great replacement for Ben Grubbs.

14. Miami: Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State

Comment: Waynes would fit nicely with the other new additions in Miami.

15. San Francisco: Arik Armstead, DT, Oregon

Comment: Armstead can dominate vs. the run and has some upside as a pass rusher.

16. Houston: Nelson Agholor, WR, USC

Comment: Several teams believe Agholor is the second-best route runner in the draft.

17. San Diego: Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia

Comment: The Chargers can't afford to pass on the top running back in the draft.

18. Kansas City: Malcom Brown, DT, Texas

Comment: Brown should be a three-down player right away for the Chiefs.

19. Cleveland: Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State

Comment: Goldman is a dominating run defender and would be a nice fit in Mike Pettine's scheme.

20. Philadelphia: Breshad Perriman, WR, UCF

Comment: Perriman is one of the most polarizing players in the draft.