
NFL Draft 2015: Full TV Schedule and Online Coverage Info for All 7 Rounds
The 2015 NFL draft runs from April 30 through May 2. Unlike in years past, the action will take place at Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, making for a unique, fresh atmosphere.
Attention and buzz will decrease the later the draft goes, but the first round promises to be among the most exciting in recent memory. With only two surefire first-round quarterbacks in Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, there's no telling what might happen.
Plenty of valuable picks can be had later in the draft, though, so it's worth tuning in for as many of the selections as possible to see which prospects land in ideal situations.
Check out the full TV schedule along with more extended analysis. Complete online coverage of the draft will be available through live stream at NFL.com.
| Thursday, April 30 | 1 | 8-11:30 p.m. | ESPN & NFL Network |
| Friday, May 1 | 2-3 | 7-11 p.m. | ESPN & NFL Network |
| Saturday, May 2 | 4-7 | 12-7 p.m. | ESPN & NFL Network |
2015 NFL Draft Analysis
The Tennessee Titans hold the key to the first round. They could choose either Winston or Mariota, take the best player available on their board or perhaps reunite head coach Ken Whisenhunt with San Diego Chargers star QB Philip Rivers.
Bleacher Report insider Jason Cole indicates that Tennessee likes USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams and could be in the market for a veteran under center:
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' task at No. 1 overall is a bit easier because they need a signal-caller and have two distinct options to choose from.
NFL Media analyst Brian Baldinger definitely prefers Winston to Mariota:
With two first-round picks at Nos. 12 and 19, there's enough ammunition for the Cleveland Browns to move up in a big way if they want to. Considering how deep the talent pool is at other positions in the draft, though, Cleveland may not want to swing for the fences on Mariota and risk missing on another QB.
Another team with two picks in the top 32 is the New Orleans Saints. They elected to trade superstar tight end Jimmy Graham to the Seattle Seahawks, adding the 31st selection to their initial No. 13 pick.
New Orleans needs help on defense but could add another weapon for QB Drew Brees, who's now without Graham and receiver Kenny Stills, whom the Saints shipped to the Miami Dolphins. It's unlikely the Saints will move up with two picks so far apart.
Alabama's Amari Cooper and West Virginia product Kevin White lead a deep crop of receivers in this draft. Last year's class was tremendous, but there appears to be comparable depth in 2015.
Arizona State's Jaelen Strong is drawing acclaim after a strong outing at the NFL Scouting Combine, while former Louisville star DeVante Parker is among the best of the loaded bunch as well. Recent riser Breshad Perriman (UCF) and Missouri's Dorial Green-Beckham are wild cards but are also first-round possibilities.
The NFL's rules that favor explosive passing attacks should see an infusion of talent in many teams' receiving corps once this draft is over.
A multitude of pass-rushers exist in the draft as well. Florida's Dante Fowler Jr. is a versatile prospect whose athleticism, size (6'3", 261 lbs) and ability to play in any scheme at multiple positions suggest he'll be the first off the board.
No running back has been chosen in the first round since 2012, but Todd Gurley may break that trend despite tearing his ACL during the last season. The Georgia standout has all the tools to be an elite player at his position, and Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon has a real chance to be chosen Day 1 after running for 2,587 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2014.
So there is top-tier talent to be had at almost every position in the 2015 NFL draft. Most front offices would do well not to overthink the process, to stick to their boards and not reach too much for anyone. The general order should provide plenty of high-end players near the top, and even the better teams will probably see great prospects fall into their laps.
Once the Tennessee domino falls, the rest of the draft should be a bit stabler. Mariota's questionable transition from Oregon's spread system to a pro-style offense makes him a difficult QB to gauge. If any team in need falls in love with him, though, don't be surprised to see a big trade.
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