Where Are Matt Miller's Top 50 Players Being Mocked?

Bleacher Report’s own resident NFL draft expert Matt Miller works hard to put together thoughtful and accurate analysis of the NFL draft and its prospects. He logs countless hours of film study in order to produce the best product he can.

A staple of Miller’s work is his top 50 list, which is his representation of the best 50 players in the upcoming 2015 NFL draft ranked in order. This is not a mock draft. The goal here is not a prediction of where a player will be selected. Rather, this list gives some insight into who will be great as a pro.

Having said that, mock drafts are everywhere. For this exercise, I compared Miller’s newest top 50 that he is debuting here with some of the top NFL draft experts and their most recent mock drafts.

Here are the mock drafts used for the comparison: 

• Matt Miller, Bleacher Report 
• Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network 
• CBS Sports' Rob Rang, Dane Brugler and Pete Prisco 
• Sports Illustrated’s Chris Burke
• ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
• ESPN’s Todd McShay

So let’s take a closer look at Miller’s new list and how the rest of the draft world compares in their latest mock drafts.

50. Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: No. 32 (New England Patriots)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

Starting off this list is massive Ohio State nose tackle Michael Bennett. He is something of an enigma at the position; at times, he will look completely unblockable and the very next snap he will look completely pedestrian. It wouldn’t be at all shocking if he sneaks into the end of the first round. Benett's ability to play multiple spots on the defensive line would be enticing for a team like the Patriots.

49. Carl Davis, DT, Iowa

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: No. 32 (New England Patriots)
• McShay: No 32 (New England Patriots)

Iowa's Carl Davis is a similar prospect to Bennett in that on his best snaps, he’s a freakish player. Unfortunately, Davis is so low on Miller’s top 50 and not in serious consideration for a first-round pick because he is still a project in terms of development.

48. Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami (FL)

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett doesn’t show up in any of the expert mocks despite being listed on Miller’s top 50. This has as much to do with the depth of the wide receiver class as anything. Look for Dorsett to come off the board early in the second round.

47. Nelson Agholor, WR, USC

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

Of all the wide receivers who will be drafted outside the first round, USC’s Nelson Agholor might end up being the most productive. He would be a first-round lock in most years, but the 2015 class is just too deep.

46. Breshad Perriman, WR, UCF

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: No. 31 (Seattle Seahawks)
• McShay: Not mocked

It is tough to get a foothold as a wide receiver in this talented draft class. So for Breshad Perriman of UCF, being included among the first-round prospects is a tough task.

The only mock draft here that includes Perriman is Kiper’s, and it’s done with a caveat: Kiper’s newest mock was published prior to the trade that sent tight end Jimmy Graham to the Seattle Seahawks and gave the New Orleans Saints this pick.

45. P. J. Williams, CB, Florida State

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

If Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams was more consistent in his coverage assignments, he'd be firmly in the first-round mix. Williams passes the eyeball test and flashes some skills that NFL teams will drool over. However, for this exercise, none of the experts saw enough to get him into the first round.

44. Denzel Perryman, LB, Miami (FL)

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman won’t be drafted in the first round, but you can bet that he’ll end up having a significant impact for whichever team drafts him. With so many teams running a 3-4 scheme, look for Perryman to find a spot in the middle and start racking up stats.

43. Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

It’s not a surprise that Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith didn’t find his way to any of these expert mocks. The wide receiver class is just too deep this year, and Smith’s game is too one-dimensional for a team to take a shot on him early.

42. T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)
• Kiper: No. 29 (Indianapolis Colts)
• McShay: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)

Most teams can use a great left tackle. And if you are going off potential, Pittsburgh offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings has all the makings of a great one. If he had a bit more film, there’s a real chance his athletic potential would put him into the top half of the first round.

41. Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

When Michigan’s Devin Funchess made the move from tight end to wide receiver at the start of the season, the results were really up in the air. While his season wasn’t great, his physicality, size and athleticism keep him rated highly. Funchess is more likely to come off the board early in the second round.

40. Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)
• Rang: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Brugler: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Prisco: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)
• Burke: No. 23 (Detroit Lions)
• Kiper: No. 9 (New York Giants)
• McShay: No. 16 (Houston Texans)

Mauling Stanford offensive tackle Andrus Peat is all over the board in terms of mock drafts. Peat’s game is something of a mystery, as he can look dominant in one play and lost and unrefined in the next. However, Stanford offensive linemen can play, and some team is going to get a great player in Peat.

39. Paul Dawson, LB, TCU

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

It's not surprising that TCU linebacker Paul Dawson isn’t in any of the expert mocks. Pundits love triangle numbers, and Dawson doesn’t have that. However, he is a tremendous football player, and some team will get a steal.

38. Benardrick McKinney, LB, Mississippi State

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: No. 29 (Indianapolis Colts)
• Burke: No. 31 (New Orleans Saints)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

One factor that hurts Mississippi State linebacker’s Benardrick McKinney’s draft stock is that teams just aren’t sure if he can be more productive than he was in college. His production never quite matched up with his athleticism in the college ranks, and that leaves some pro scouts uneasy.

37. Cameron Erving, C, Florida State

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not Mocked
• Kiper: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)
• McShay: No. 23 (Detroit Lions)

Florida State center Cameron Erving made an interesting transition during the 2014 season. After being at tackle, he kicked inside at center and became downright elite. Does that make him a first-round pick? Not really, but if your team needs that final piece of the puzzle on the offensive line, Erving at the end of the round isn't a bad pick.

36. Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: No. 31 (New Orleans Saints)
• Burke: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

Minnesota's Maxx Williams is the best of an average tight end class. He is almost all untapped potential and doesn’t have a tremendously high ceiling. It's hard to see him getting out of the first round.

35. Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA

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• Miller: No. 32 (New England Patriots)
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)
• Brugler: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Prisco: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)
• Burke: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

One of the real risers of the 2015 draft class is UCLA defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa. Teams love his size/speed combo and his ability to play in multiple schemes. A 4-3 team like the Cowboys would be well-served to snatch him up at the end of the round.

34. Duke Johnson, RB, Miami (FL)

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• Miller: No. 29 (Indianapolis Colts)
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

The only expert mock that includes Miami running back Duke Johnson is Miller. It’s clear that Miller is high on Johnson and his overall skill set, especially his ability to impact the passing game.

This is a crowded and deep running back class, so it makes sense that the other expert mocks exclude Johnson. He has elite NFL potential, but the position is just too undervalued to be drafted that early.

33. Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State

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• Miller: No. 19 (Cleveland Browns)
• Jeremiah: No. 16 (Houston Texans)
• Rang: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• McShay: Not mocked

While all the conversation is about the Big Three wide receivers in this draft, Arizona State wideout Jaelen Strong is quietly one of the best all-around receivers in the class. Every one of the teams above could benefit greatly from his ability to overpower defensive backs.

32. Eli Harold, DE/LB, Virginia

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: No. 31 (New Orleans Saints)
• Prisco: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• McShay: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)

You can tell that teams are hungry for edge players when you see Virginia defensive end/linebacker Eli Harold rated so highly. That’s not to say he is a bad player, but it is hard to see him having the impact of the top edge guys in this class. It would be odd to see the Eagles draft another edge player after spending a first-round pick in 2014 on Marcus Smith.

31. Jalen Collins, CB, LSU

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• Miller: No. 30 (Green Bay Packers)
• Jeremiah: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)
• Rang: No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Burke: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)
• Kiper: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)
• McShay: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Most teams would like to have a tall (6'1"), rangy cornerback with excellent speed and tons of confidence. I expect to see LSU cornerback Jalen Collins in high demand by the time the draft rolls around. The Steelers in particular need to upgrade their defensive secondary, and Collins would really help there. Collins is raw, but his ceiling is high.

30. Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State

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• Miller: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Jeremiah: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)
• Rang: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)
• Brugler No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)
• Prisco: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)
• Burke: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)
• Kiper: No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)
• McShay: No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)

Looking at the expert mocks, it seems that Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes is the consensus top corner in the class. However, his skills aren’t really special in any particular category. If Waynes is your top guy, then some mocks in the 11-22 range make sense, but don’t look for him to sneak any higher.

29. Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

The inclusion of Texas A&M offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi is all about potential. There’s almost no chance he ends up as a first-round pick, primarily because he is coming off a knee injury that will severely limit him in 2015. Miller keeps him in the top 50 because when healthy, the former Texas A&M star is dominant.

28. Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin

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• Miller: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)
• Jeremiah: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)
• Rang: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)
• Brugler: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)
• Prisco: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)
• Burke: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)
• Kiper: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)
• McShay: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)

With this running back class being so talented and deep, it might be surprising to see Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon going as a first-round pick in many of the expert mocks. Nevertheless, stranger things have happened, and you cannot deny that he has elite talent.

27. Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

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• Miller: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)
• Jeremiah: No mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

It appears that Miller is the only expert on this list who feels Fisher is worth a first-round pick. Put my money on Miller being right. Fisher is a great prospect with the most underrated game of any tackle in this class. Some team is going to get a steal if he slides to the second round.

26. Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA

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• Miller: Not mocked
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: No. 30 (Green Bay Packers)
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: No. 30 (Green Bay Packers)
• Burke: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

The experts seem divided on UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks. Miller ranks him high enough to warrant a first-round pick but doesn’t have him in his latest mock. The fit with the Packers, as Prisco and Burke identified, is near-ideal. Hendricks is a missile, and he would be a monster on the inside, where he can cover and rush.

25. Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest

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• Miller: No. 31 (New Orleans Saints)
• Jeremiah: No. 30 (Green Bay Packers)
• Rang: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Brugler: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)
• Kiper: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)
• McShay: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)

The mocks exhibit quite a range for Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson. Many experts, like McShay, see his physical style of play as a huge plus for him, while Prisco didn’t see it as enough to warrant a first-round pick. Johnson’s ranking has as much to do with the uncertainty surrounding this cornerback class as it does his skills.

24. La'el Collins, OT, LSU

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• Miller: No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• Jeremiah: No. 29 (Indianapolis Colts)
• Rang: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns)
• Brugler: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)
• Prisco: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)
• Burke: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)
• Kiper: No. 16 (Houston Texans)
• McShay: No. 29 (Indianapolis Colts)

If you believe that LSU offensive tackle La’el Collins can start at tackle in the NFL, then the Rams taking him at No. 10 overall makes some sense. However, his game really seems to fit guard better in the NFL, at least initially. That would mean Jeremiah and McShay’s placement of Collins to the Colts makes much more sense.

23. D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida

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• Miller: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)
• Jeremiah: No. 23 (Detroit Lions)
• Rang: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)
• Brugler: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)
• Prisco: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: No. 25 (Carolina Panthers)
• McShay: Not mocked

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about how the experts mocked Florida offensive tackle D.J. Humphries isn’t that five of them have him going to the Panthers; it’s that McShay didn’t have him in the first round at all. With so many offensive linemen prospects in this draft who don’t appear to be pure tackle prospects, Humphries looks like a nice risk in the first round.

22. Shaq Thompson, LB, Washington

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• Miller: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: Not mocked
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: No. 16 (Houston Texans)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

Of all the players on Miller’s list, the projected range for Washington linebacker Shaq Thompson—No. 14 to "not mocked"—is one of the most fascinating. Why the wide range? Because it is hard to mock a player who struggles to hold weight that high. Yes, Thompson was productive at Washington, but if he struggles to stay at 228 pounds during an NFL season, his options will be limited.

21. Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State

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• Miller: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)
• Jeremiah: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)
• Rang: No. 32 (New England Patriots)
• Brugler: No. 30 (Green Bay Packers)
• Prisco: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Burke: No. 30 (Green Bay Packers)
• Kiper: No. 23 (Detroit Lions)
• McShay: No. 28 (Denver Broncos)

Of all the defensive tackles in this draft, Florida State nose tackle Eddie Goldman is the most interesting. His body (6’3”, 336 pounds) screams pure nose tackle, but he is very much a dancing bear. Goldman’s athleticism might make him the most versatile defensive tackle in this draft, and these picks feel low as a result.

20. Malcom Brown, DT, Texas

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• Miller: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Jeremiah: No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• Rang: No. 19 (Cleveland Browns)
• Brugler: No. 16 (Houston Texans)
• Prisco: No. 23 (Detroit Lions)
• Burke: No. 19 (Cleveland Browns)
• Kiper: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)
• McShay: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)

Given the range of teams the experts have for Texas defensive tackle Malcom Brown, it is clear that his role in the NFL is still up in the air. On film, Brown doesn’t play with the power to be a pure 3-4 nose tackle in the NFL, so mocking him to a team like the Chargers doesn’t seem like a good scheme fit.

19. Arik Armstead, DL, Oregon

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• Miller: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)
• Jeremiah: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)
• Rang: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)
• Brugler: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)
• McShay: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)

It is interesting that one expert mock could have Oregon defensive lineman Arik Armstead coming off the board at No. 13, while others don't have him going in the first round at all. I’m not sure why any team wouldn’t want Armstead on the roster. He’s a massive player (6'7", 292 lbs) with frightening athletic ability and a motor that just won’t stop. With all the turnover on the 49ers, mocking him there makes a ton of sense.

18. Alvin "Bud" Dupree, DE, Kentucky

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• Miller: No. 16 (Houston Texans)
• Jeremiah: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)
• Rang: No. 29 (Indianapolis Colts)
• Brugler: No. 19 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Prisco: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)
• Burke: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals

If Kentucky defensive end Alvin Dupree had the statistics of some of the other high-profile prospects, there’d be no doubt he’s a high first-round pick. Instead, his draft stock is somewhat in question. I'm not sure why Kiper doesn’t have him going in the first round at all, but at the same time, going to the Saints at No. 13 feels a bit high.

17. Ronald Darby, CB, Florida State

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• Miller: No. 23 (Detroit Lions)
• Jeremiah: Not mocked
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: No. 32 (New England Patriots)
• Prisco: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: Not mocked

It is clear that Miller has high hopes for FSU cornerback Ronald Darby, and rightfully so. He is a fluid coverage player with nice length and impressive ball skills. Unfortunately, his inability to put together two good games in a row hurts his draft stock.

16. Landon Collins, S, Alabama

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• Miller: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)
• Jeremiah: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Rang: No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)
• Brugler: No. 29 (Indianapolis Colts)
• Prisco: No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)
• Burke: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)
• Kiper: No. 22 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• McShay: No. 20 (Philadelphia Eagles)

If your team is looking for a big-hitting strong safety, Alabama's Landon Collins is your guy. However, given his limited range and inconsistent coverage skills, does a team really have to spend a pick in the top half of the first round to get him? Even the Steelers aren’t really in the market for another strong safety, so Collins could slide.

15. Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma

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• Miller: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)
• Jeremiah: No. 21 (Cincinnati Bengals)
• Rang: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)
• Brugler: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)
• Prisco: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)
• Burke: No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)

It would appear that in the eyes of the experts, the previous transgressions of Oklahoma wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham are trumped by his ridiculous amount of talent. The only expert who isn’t buying that the league has forgiven him is Kiper, who doesn’t have DGB in his first round at all.

14. Vic Beasley, DE/LB, Clemson

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• Miller: No. 6 (New York Jets)
• Jeremiah: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)
• Rang: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)
• Brugler: No. 5 (Washington Redskins)
• Prisco: No. 5 (Washington Redskins)
• Burke: No. 5 (Washington Redskins)
• Kiper: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)
• McShay: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)

Going into the combine, many experts had soured on Clemson linebacker Vic Beasley due to concerns over his size. However, he put on a clinic at the combine at 246 pounds and is now suddenly everyone’s favorite player again. The film shows that Beasley is absolutely worth a top-five selection, and he should not fall out of the top 10.

13. Shane Ray, DE/LB, Missouri

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• Miller: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)
• Jeremiah: No. 6 (New York Jets)
• Rang: No. 16 (Houston Texans)
• Brugler: No. 9 (New York Giants)
• Prisco: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)
• Burke: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)
• Kiper: No. 5 (Washington Redskins)
• McShay: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)

Missouri defensive end Shane Ray represents another supremely talented pass-rush specialist in this draft. He is one of those guys who has better film than his triangle numbers would lead one to believe. So whereas some guys at the top of Miller’s big board are there because they are freakish athletes, Ray gets there more for his production on the field.

12. Danny Shelton, DT, Washington

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• Miller: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns)
• Jeremiah: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns)
• Rang: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)
• Brugler: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns)
• Prisco: No. 19 (Cleveland Browns)
• Burke: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)
• Kiper: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns)
• McShay: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)

The consensus with Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton is he will be the second defensive tackle off the board and is likely to go to either the Bears or Browns. That makes perfect sense, as Shelton is a massive (6'2", 339 lbs) nose tackle prospect with overwhelming power and surprising quickness.

11. Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon

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• Miller: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)
• Jeremiah: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)
• Rang: No. 6 (New York Jets)
• Brugler: No. 6 (New York Jets)
• Prisco: No. 6 (New York Jets)
• Burke: No. 6 (New York Jets)
• Kiper: No. 6 (New York Jets)
• McShay: No. 6 (New York Jets) 

Well, it looks like the experts think that Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota will wear only one shade of green when he ends up playing for the New York Jets. I tend to agree with Miller that the Titans won’t let him get past them, but either way, Mariota is going to come off the board early.

10. Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia

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• Miller: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)
• Jeremiah: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)
• Rang: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)
• Brugler: No. 17 (San Diego Chargers)
• Prisco: Not mocked
• Burke: Not mocked
• Kiper: Not mocked
• McShay: No. 31 (Seattle Seahawks)

Any mock that has Georgia running back Todd Gurley in the first round feels like the pick is forced. This running back class is too good to draft a player coming off a torn ACL in the first round. If a team reaches for Gurley, it will have to spend the season watching other running backs outperform him.

9. DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

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• Miller: No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)
• Jeremiah: No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)
• Rang: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)
• Brugler: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)
• Prisco: No. 16 (Houston Texans)
• Burke: No. 11 (Minnesota Vikings)
• Kiper: No. 14 (Miami Dolphins)
• McShay: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns) 

There is a tremendous amount of synergy with the Vikings drafting Louisville wide receiver DeVante Parker to pair up with former Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Parker has a complete game and is on par with the top wide receivers in this class. Parker is a safe pick and has all the makings of a productive pro.

8. Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa

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• Miller: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)
• Jeremiah: No. 9 (New York Giants)
• Rang: No. 5 (Washington Redskins)
• Brugler: No. 18 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• Prisco: No. 9 (New York Giants)
• Burke: No. 9 (New York Giants)
• Piper: No. 13 (New Orleans Saints)
• McShay: No. 9 (New York Giants)

Sometimes, it isn’t about measurables and triangle numbers; it’s about drafting really great football players. And in this draft, Iowa offensive tackle Brandon Scherff is a really great football player. Yes, there are more athletic tackle prospects and guys with better length, but none of them has the resume Scherff does.

7. Randy Gregory, DE/LB, Nebraska

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• Miller: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)
• Jeremiah: No. 5 (Washington Redskins)
• Rang: No. 9 (New York Giants)
• Brugler: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)
• Prisco: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders)
• Burke: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Kiper: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)
• McShay: No. 5 (Washington Redskins)

Most experts continue to believe that Nebraska linebacker Randy Gregory can be an elite NFL player. There’s no doubt he has an impressive burst off the edge and plus lateral agility. The only question is if Gregory can maintain enough weight to allow him to stay on the field for more than just sub-packages.

6. Marcus Peters, CB, Washington

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• Miller: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)
• Jeremiah: No. 31 (New Orleans Saints)
• Rang: Not mocked
• Brugler: No. 27 (Dallas Cowboys)
• Prisco: No. 15 (San Francisco 49ers)
• Burke: No. 24 (Arizona Cardinals)
• Kiper: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)
• McShay: No. 26 (Baltimore Ravens)

It will be interesting to see if the talent of Washington cornerback Marcus Peters can override any character concerns he has, or if those concerns will weigh his draft stock down. Miller has Peters here at No. 6 on his big board, which is a measure of talent, not draft slot. Can Peters be a star in this league? Without a doubt. However, there will be teams who don't feel his talent trumps the potential problems, especially as a high first-round pick.

5. Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama

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• Miller: No. 9 (New York Giants)
• Jeremiah: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders)
• Rang: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)
• Brugler: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders)
• Prisco: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)
• Burke: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders)
• Kiper: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)
• McShay: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)

The 2015 draft class is seriously deep, and for some, Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper is the best of the group. Cooper’s game is complete, and his skills are as NFL-ready as any player's in this draft. Where he ends up will come down to scheme fit as much as anything.

4. Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

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• Miller: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders)
• Jeremiah: No. 10 (St. Louis Rams)
• Rang: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders)
• Brugler: No. 7 (Chicago Bears)
• Prisco: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns)
• Burke: No. 12 (Cleveland Browns)
• Kiper: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders)
• McShay: No. 4 (Oakland Raiders) 

The great debate over which wide receiver will go first on draft day will rage on until the picks are finally in. When it comes to West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White, the experts are a bit divided.

Whether or not White goes in the top five has as much to do with where he is ranked compared to Cooper. White’s physical style will fit many teams better than Cooper’s game, and therefore his placement ahead of Cooper makes a lot of sense.

3. Dante Fowler Jr., DE/LB, Florida

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• Miller: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Jeremiah: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Rang: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Brugler: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Prisco: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• Burke: No. 8 (Atlanta Falcons)
• Kiper: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
• McShay: No. 3 (Jacksonville Jaguars)

There is a real logjam at the top of this draft class in terms of edge players. This draft class has pass-rush specialists that come in all shapes and sizes. So no matter what your team needs, this group has you covered.

Looking at the expert mocks, it seems that Florida edge Dante Fowler Jr. is the favorite. This is due in large part to his tremendous combination of skills in a 261-pound package. Only Burke appears to be going off script here. Nevertheless, wherever Fowler goes, look for him to have an instant impact.

2. Leonard Williams, DT, USC

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• Miller: No. 6 (Washington Redskins)
• Jeremiah: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)
• Rang: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)
• Brugler: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)
• Prisco: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)
• Burke: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)
• Kiper: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)
• McShay: No. 2 (Tennessee Titans)

If you are interested in having a can’t-miss prospect, then USC defensive tackle Leonard Williams should be your pick. The massive defensive lineman checks in as the No. 2 player on Miller’s big board, and rightfully so.

Only Miller has Williams making it past the Titans with the second pick. Obviously, should Tennessee opt for a quarterback or outside linebacker with its choice, a team could trade up for the talented Williams. 

1. Jameis Winston, QB, FSU

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• Miller: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• Jeremiah: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• Rang: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• Brugler: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• Prisco: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• Burke: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• Kiper: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• McShay: No. 1 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

The list finishes with consensus by the experts. Miller’s No. 1 player is FSU Jameis Winston, and all the experts have him going No. 1 overall on draft day. This feels like a foregone conclusion at this point and maybe the only given on this entire list.