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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22: Defensive lineman Dante Fowler of Florida competes during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 22: Defensive lineman Dante Fowler of Florida competes during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images

NFL Draft 2015: Latest 1st-Round Mock Draft as Pro Days Wind Down

Steven CookMar 31, 2015

Less than a month remains until the 2015 NFL draft, which means that teams are running out of chances to see the top prospects in action before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go on the clock on April 30.

Schools like Florida State, Notre Dame and Washington have still yet to conduct their pro days, but most of the other touted first-round prospects have already put their talents on display during their respective pro days. Those limited reps, however, will pale in comparison to the value received from a number of individual workouts going on for every team possessing a first-round pick.

With the first month of free agency almost in the books, team rosters are beginning to take shape and clubs have a better feel of what they're looking for in Round 1. With that in mind, let's break down a fresh mock as the calendar gets ready to turn over to April.

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1Tampa Bay BuccaneersJameis Winston, QB, FSU
2Tennessee TitansLeonard Williams, DT, USC
3Jacksonville JaguarsDante Fowler, DE/OLB, Florida
4Oakland RaidersAmari Cooper, WR, Alabama
5Washington RedskinsVic Beasley, OLB, Clemson
6New York JetsMarcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
7Chicago BearsShane Ray, DE, Missouri
8Atlanta FalconsRandy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska
9New York GiantsLandon Collins, S, Alabama
10St. Louis RamsKevin White, WR, West Virginia
11Minnesota VikingsBrandon Scherff, OT, Iowa
12Cleveland BrownsDeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
13New Orleans SaintsLa'el Collins, OT, LSU
14Miami DolphinsTrae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
15San Francisco 49ersArik Armstead, DT/DE, Oregon
16Houston TexansJaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State
17San Diego ChargersDanny Shelton, DT, Washington
18Kansas City ChiefsAndrus Peat, OT, Stanford
19Cleveland Browns (via Buffalo)Malcom Brown, DT, Texas
20Philadelphia EaglesMarcus Peters, CB, Washington
21Cincinnati BengalsJalen Collins, CB, LSU
22Pittsburgh SteelersAlvin "Bud" Dupree, DE, Kentucky
23Detroit LionsTodd Gurley, RB, Georgia
24Arizona CardinalsEddie Goldman, DT, FSU
25Carolina PanthersD.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
26Baltimore RavensMelvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
27Dallas CowboysP.J. Williams, CB, FSU
28Denver BroncosEreck Flowers, OT, Miami
29Indianapolis ColtsBenardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi State
30Green Bay PackersDenzel Perryman, ILB, Miami
31New Orleans Saints (via Seattle)Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
32New England PatriotsCameron Erving, C, FSU

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

BIRMINGHAM, AL - JANUARY 03:  Dante Fowler #6 of the Florida Gators celebrates with fans following a victory over the East Carolina Pirates in the Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field on January 3, 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama.  (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Ima

2015 is an edge-rusher's draft class, and Dante Fowler Jr. is leading the charge.

Despite dominating for three years with the Florida Gators in the SEC, Fowler came into the predraft season somewhat under the radar—at least below other names like Randy Gregory and Shane Ray. But at 6'3" and 261 pounds with an explosive first step and a highly athletic frame, he's asserting himself as the most elite prospect off the edge in this class. And that's saying something.

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. is one of many who believe he'll go off the board at No. 3 to Jacksonville, per Hays Carlyon of Florida Times-Union:

Don't believe the conventional wisdom that suggests Fowler would be joining a subpar Jacksonville defense. In fact, the Jaguars ranked sixth in the NFL last season with 45 team sacks and boasted one of the more formidable front lines in all of football.

But while the Jaguars have impact-makers in the middle like Sen'Derrick Marks and Roy Miller, there's no true game-changer coming off the edge. That would all change if Jacksonville stayed in-state and drafted Florida's Fowler.

12. Cleveland Browns: WR DeVante Parker, Louisville

Most of the hype surrounding another star-studded receiver class surrounds Amari Cooper of Alabama and Kevin White out of West Virginia, but don't sleep on DeVante Parker.

Louisville's star wideout missed a large chunk of the 2014 season with injury, but took over virtually every game he was healthy enough to play in. With spectacular hands that accrue practically no drops on top of an athletic frame and elite speed, Parker has the look of the complete package at receiver.

And if there's one team in desperate need of such a player, it's the Cleveland Browns.

Browns wideout Josh Gordon is staring at another season-long suspension, and there's no real answer at this point for who will be under center when the season begins. Whoever it is will need a more capable receiving corps than the one that produced just over 200 receiving yards per game last season.

With two first-round picks and a need for some offensive firepower, Cleveland won't hesitate to go with the explosive Parker at No. 12.

14. Miami Dolphins: CB Trae Waynes, Michigan State

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 23: Defensive back Trae Waynes of Michigan State competes during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 23, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

It's not very often that you can nab the best cornerback in the draft at pick No. 14, but 2015 isn't most years. 

If there's one corner in the draft that is capable of becoming a star sooner rather than later and making an immediate impact, however, it's Trae Waynes. The lanky cover corner out of Michigan State has innate ball skills along with a physical style of play that the Miami Dolphins have been lacking in the secondary.

The most pressing need for Miami atop Round 1 was initially in the defensive trenches, but the Dolphins addressed that in the tune of over $100 million by signing Ndamukong Suh. That kept Miami from attracting a number of free-agent cornerbacks, but it frees up the Dolphins' choices at No. 14.

And if Waynes is there for the picking when that selection comes, Miami will jump at the chance.

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