NFL Draft 2015: 1st-Round Mock Draft as Pro Days Commence

The 2015 NFL Scouting Combine provided a bevy of insight into what this year's draft class has to offer. Although, while we received some clarification regarding the skill sets of some prospects, the outlook for others still remains murky.

Let's take Washington's Shaq Thompson for example. There's no doubting his versatile skill set, but where will he excel in the NFL after spending time at running back, linebacker and safety with the Huskies? He recently made it known he's a linebacker not a running back, according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today; however NFL Media's Mike Mayock has Thompson ranked as his No. 2 safety prospect.

Thompson didn't put up spectacular numbers at the combine for his 6'0", 228-pound frame, and due to his tweener size and skill set, he's fallen out of the first round of many mock drafts—this one included.

Luckily for Thompson and other prospects in his situation, pro days provide a second chance for players to impress league scouts and executives in an effort to bolster draft stock and climb back into first-round consideration. So, before big boards are altered once again, here's a look at the latest outlook for the draft's first 32 selections. 

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

Analyzing Prospects With Most to Prove at Pro Days

There are many players who either didn't participate at the combine or didn't quite live up to expectations. Of those prospects, some are still worthy of first-round consideration; however, they will need solid showings at their respective pro days to maintain their current draft stock. For some players, that may mean sliding out of the draft's top 10. For others, it may mean falling out of the first round completely.

Here's a look at the first-round prospects with the most to prove during their pro-day workouts.

8. Atlanta Falcons: Shane Ray, DE, Missouri

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Widely heralded as one of the draft's most explosive pass-rushers, Shane Ray didn't have a chance to showcase his skill set at the combine due to a toe injury. That didn't hurt his draft stock, but the 6'3", 245-pound prospect will need to flourish during Missouri's pro day to maintain his status as a top-10 selection.

We should expect Ray to post a blazing time in the 40-yard dash; although, his speed isn't in question. One of his only knocks is his limited pass-rushing moves. Scouts will likely be paying close attention during his positional drills to see if he's showing signs of improvement in this area.

20. Philadelphia Eagles: Marcus Peters, CB, Washington

Marcus Peters is one prospect who comes with some red flags. He was dismissed from Washington's football team after several altercations with the coaching staff. Since then, he's made amends and is now able to participate in the school's pro day—an indication he's maturing and has turned the corner.

At Washington's pro day, Peters will need to improve his time in the 40-yard dash. He ran the drill in 4.53 seconds at the combine—a respectable number, but slower than teams would like for an outside corner. At 6'0" and 197 pounds, Peters has the size, and combined with his ball skills and confidence, a solid pro day should firmly keep him in the first round.

27. Dallas Cowboys: Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi State

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Mississippi State inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney's draft stock is teetering between the first and second rounds. At 6'4" and 246 pounds, he boasts great size; however, his combine workouts were inconsistent. He ran a decent 40-yard dash at 4.66 seconds, but his 16 reps on the bench press—the fewest of all linebackers—were rather concerning for such a physical prospect.

If McKinney can show a more consistent all-around effort during Mississippi State's pro day—including a much better showing on the bench press—he'll have a far better chance of earning a first-round grade from the majority of the league's scouts.

31. Seattle Seahawks: Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma

Dorial Green-Beckham has been one of the draft's most enigmatic prospects. After he was dismissed from Missouri's football team in 2013, he transferred to Oklahoma and wasn't eligible to play during the 2014 season. Scouts received their first glimpse of the 6'5", 237-pound receiver at the combine, where he showed good speed during his 4.49-second 40-yard dash and good hands, especially on deep passes.

Due to character concerns, Green-Beckham's pro day isn't likely to severely alter his draft stock, but if he shows a little more polish in his route-running and impresses in on-field drills once again, wide receiver-needy teams could take a shot at this unfinished product late in the first round.

All prospect measurements and combine results courtesy of NFL.com's results tracker.