NFL Mock Draft 2015: Complete 1st-Round Projections Before Super Bowl XLIX

Team needs play a crucial part of every NFL draft. For example, a squad selecting at No. 1 overall that already boasts a franchise quarterback isn't likely to spend that pick on another signal caller—even if he is widely heralded as the draft's top prospect.

In this situation, the team will likely trade out of the pick by striking a deal with a quarterback-needy organization (remember the Washington Redskins trade with the St. Louis Rams to get Robert Griffin III?). This type of scenario happens every year and completely shifts the outlook of the entire draft.

One position that could cause some teams to trade during the first round in 2015 is wide receiver. There's a talented crop of prospects at the position; however, the pickings are somewhat slim at the top and there are plenty of teams in need of an upgrade at wideout.

We'll see which teams opt to pull the trigger and trade for one of these coveted pass-catchers when the draft rolls around, but for now, here's a look at how the first round is likely to play out, followed by analysis for each receiver selected.

Pick	Team	Selection
1	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
2	Tennessee Titans	Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State
3	Jacksonville Jaguars	Leonard Williams, DT, USC
4	Oakland Raiders	Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
5	Washington Redskins	Randy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska
6	New York Jets	Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa
7	Chicago Bears	Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
8	Atlanta Falcons	Dante Fowler, DE/OLB, Florida
9	New York Giants	Landon Collins, S, Alabama
10	St. Louis Rams	Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
11	Minnesota Vikings	Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford
12	Cleveland Browns	DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
13	New Orleans Saints	Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson
14	Miami Dolphins	Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
15	San Francisco 49ers	Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
16	Houston Texans	La'el Collins, OT, LSU
17	San Diego Chargers	Bud Dupree, DE/OLB, Kentucky
18	Kansas City Chiefs	Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State
19	Cleveland Browns (via Buffalo)	Danny Shelton, DT, Washington
20	Philadelphia Eagles	Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
21	Cincinnati Bengals	Shaq Thompson, OLB, Wasington
22	Pittsburgh Steelers	P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State
23	Detroit Lions	Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State
24	Arizona Cardinals	Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Miss State
25	Carolina Panthers	T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
26	Baltimore Ravens	Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon
27	Dallas Cowboys	Malcom Brown, DT, Texas
28	Denver Broncos	Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma
29	Indianapolis Colts	Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
30	Green Bay Packers	Arik Armstead, DE, Oregon
31	New England Patriots	Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn
32	Seattle Seahawks	Erek Flowers, OT, Miami

Analyzing First-Round Wide Receivers

4. Oakland Raiders: Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama

The Raiders owned one of the league's worst offenses in 2014, ranking 26th in passing yards and 32nd in rushing yards. Although, the emergence of Latavius Murray began to help the running game, and quarterback Derek Carr began to show promise under center. The future looks bright with those two players in the fold; however, the team still lacks a true No. 1 receiver.

Cooper was the epitome of consistent for Alabama. Despite working with a new quarterback, the receiver still managed to haul in 124 receptions for 1,727 and 16 touchdowns in his junior season. Great acceleration, quickness and agility allowed him to routinely torch defensive backs, making opposing teams pay for their mistake of keeping him in single-coverage.

That kind of skill set will be a welcome addition in Oakland, as the team relied far too heavily on the little-known Andre Holmes and the aging James Jones to get the job done in 2014.

10. St. Louis Rams: Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

St. Louis obviously doesn't have any reservations about selecting wide receivers from West Virginia, as both Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin played for the Mountaineers. Although, while those two players are talented, the Rams could use a playmaking wide receiver who has the skill set to be a long-term No. 1 option.

White certainly appears to fit the bill, as he broke out with a fantastic 2014 campaign which resulted in 109 receptions for 1,447 yards and 10 touchdowns. The 6'3", 210-pound receiver has NFL size and great leaping ability, giving him an enormous catch radius. While he isn't exactly a speedster like Austin, his acceleration allows him to serve as a legitimate vertical threat.

In 2014, newly added Kenny Britt led all Rams receivers in receptions (48), yards (748) and touchdowns (three). Those aren't the kind of numbers that will allow the Rams to climb the ladder in a tough NFC West. Adding White will be a big step in the right direction.

12. Cleveland Browns: DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

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The Browns need a reliable wide receiver in the worst possible way. Josh Gordon can't keep himself out of trouble, and while Andrew Hawkins is talented, he isn't a legitimate top option. Adding a 6'3", 209-pound target who has very long arms, great leaping ability and a huge catch radius sure sounds appealing, and that's exactly what Parker brings to the table.

An experienced receiver, Parker spent four years playing at Louisville. A foot injury set him back in 2014, forcing him to miss all but six games. However, he made up for lost time quickly, eclipsing the century mark in five of those games and scoring a total of five touchdowns.

Parker is extremely difficult to cover on the outside, and he has surprising agility, making him a threat to generate yards after the catch. That's just the kind of receiver who will flourish in Cleveland's system, as versatility will be crucial in this fledgling offense.

15. San Francisco 49ers: Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma

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Michael Crabtree could be on his way out of San Francisco via free agency, making a very thin wide receiver corps even thinner. Not only does this team need a youth injection at the position, but it needs a big threat on the outside, not another possession receiver. Well, enter Green-Beckham.

At 6'5" and 225 pounds, not only does Green-Beckham have impressive size, but he's freakishly athletic. He possesses good speed, a nice burst and acceleration, making him the deep threat the 49ers have been lacking. His big-time leaping ability also makes him extremely dangerous in the red zone.

Green-Beckham will have to answer for some off-field incidents during his college career, but if he can overcome those troubles, he has the skill set and upside to become one of the NFL's elite receivers.

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

The Chiefs must know when they have an issue at wide receiver when fullback Anthony Sherman's lone touchdown grab during the 2014 season proved to be more than the team's entire wide receiver corps combined. That's right, not a single Chiefs wideout caught a touchdown pass last season. Something must be done about that.

Selecting the 6'3", 215-pound Strong would finally give the team a presence out wide. He was very consistent for Arizona State, racking up more than 1,100 receiving yards in both of his seasons as a starter and tallying a total of 17 touchdown grabs. Strong's acceleration makes him a viable vertical threat, and his powerful frame is difficult to take down for smaller defensive backs.

This big-play wide receiver has the ability to severely improve Kansas City's 29th-ranked passing offense. He may need a little time to sharpen his skill set, but his upside is absolutely tremendous.

31. New England Patriots: Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn

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New England is a very strong offensive team, especially in the passing game; however, there's room for improvement. While Rob Gronkowski is arguably the league's top tight end, and Julian Edelman is a very talented slot receiver, the team lacks a true No. 1 target on the outside—Brandon LaFell is too inconsistent to fill that role.

Adding the 6'2", 213-pound Coates late in the first round could prove to be an enormous steal for the Patriots. Coates is an absolute burner, as his tremendous speed allowed him to average more than 21.5 yards per reception in each of his last two seasons. Not only is he a home-run hitter, but he'll help open things up underneath for New England's other pass-catchers.

The Patriots passing offense ranked ninth in the league during the 2014 regular season despite not having a wide receiver eclipse the 1,000-yard mark. With Coates in the fold, this offense can soar to new heights, and that's a scary thought.