NFL Mock Draft 2015: Round 1 Projections for Top Prospects Based on Latest Buzz

The 2015 NFL draft is just two weeks away, and the Internet has been bombarded with rumors.

Some of the most recent buzz regards the potential top overall pick, Jameis Winston. First, Tim McManus of PhillyMag.com relayed NFL analyst Ron Jaworski's gossip that Marcus Mariota, not Winston, would go No. 1 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Soon after, both quarterbacks' Wonderlic scores were revealed, as Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reported Winston had scored a 27 out of 50, while John Middlekauff of Haberman & Middlekauff on 957 The Game tweeted Mariota's score of 33.

So what does all of this mean? Will it shake up the draft?

Here's the thing: We all know smokescreens are prevalent at this time of year, and it wouldn't be shocking if that was the case in Jaworski's report. That bit of news will certainly keep other teams guessing until draft day.

As for the Wonderlic scores: They mean practically nothing. It's an outdated test that really holds little value in a prospect's ultimate stock. But if we want to make comparisons, Mariota's 33 matched Tom Brady's score, and Winston's 27 was just one shy of Peyton Manning's total.

Here's a look at how the draft's first round is likely to shake out, based on the aforementioned information:

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	Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson
6	New York Jets	Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
7	Chicago Bears	Danny Shelton, DT, Washington
8	Atlanta Falcons	Randy Gregory, OLB, Nebraska
9	New York Giants	Brandon Scherff, OG, Iowa
10	St. Louis Rams	Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
11	Minnesota Vikings	Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
12	Cleveland Browns	DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
13	New Orleans Saints	Bud Dupree, OLB, Kentucky
14	Miami Dolphins	Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State
15	San Francisco 49ers	Arik Armstead, DT, Oregon
16	Houston Texans	La'el Collins, OT, LSU
17	San Diego Chargers	Malcom Brown, DT, Texas
18	Kansas City Chiefs	Landon Collins, S, Alabama
19	Cleveland Browns (via Buffalo)	T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
20	Philadelphia Eagles	Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State
21	Cincinnati Bengals	Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma
22	Pittsburgh Steelers	Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
23	Detroit Lions	Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida St.
24	Arizona Cardinals	Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami
25	Carolina Panthers	Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford
26	Baltimore Ravens	Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
27	Dallas Cowboys	Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
28	Denver Broncos	D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
29	Indianapolis Colts	Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
30	Green Bay Packers	Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut
31	New Orleans Saints (via Seattle)	Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
32	New England Patriots	Cameron Erving, C, Florida State

Analyzing the Draft's Top Selections

The first five selections will shape the outlook of the draft. We've seen players projected to go in the top five fall much farther down in past first rounds—Teddy Bridgewater is a good example from a year ago—which will affect team strategies and potential trades down the line.

Assuming there will be no trades within the first five picks of this year's draft, here's the logic behind each selection.

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State

The Buccaneers have plenty of playmakers in place on the offensive side of the ball, so a talented quarterback can get this team over the hump. The 6'4", 231-pound Winston is the choice here, as he's much more NFL-ready than Mariota due to his time in Florida State's system.

Good pocket presence, a strong arm and the ability to progress through reads will give him a chance to start immediately.

2. Tennessee Titans: Leonard Williams, DT, USC

Leonard Williams may be the safest pick in the draft. The 6'5", 302-pound defensive tackle is known for his immense power and versatility.

He has the ability to play multiple positions along the defensive line and will flourish in a variety of schemes. His tremendous athleticism gives him an enormous upside, and he'll instantly fill the void on the interior of Tennessee's defensive line.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dante Fowler, OLB, Florida

Speaking of versatility, enter Dante Fowler.

The 6'3", 261-pound Florida standout is one of the most explosive players in the draft and has the ability to play all across the defensive line and at outside linebacker. He's the type of player defensive coordinators use to create protection issues for opposing offensive lines, which is just what the Jaguars need.

4. Oakland Raiders: Kevin White, WR, West Virginia

We'll see what the Raiders ultimately do with this pick, but if they decide to stand pat, Kevin White would be the logical choice. Oakland needs a big playmaker on the outside, which is just what the 6'3", 215-pound White will be.

With great acceleration, blazing speed, good strength and an enormous catch radius, he'll instantly become Derek Carr's favorite target and drastically help the young quarterback's development.

5. Washington Redskins: Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson

Vic Beasley shot up draft boards after his freakish showing at the scouting combine. The 6'3", 242-pound pass-rusher finished as a top performer in every drill and displayed an impressive blend of size, speed and athleticism. He needs a bit of polish, but his upside is undeniable.

Washington will gain an immediate replacement for the recently departed Brian Orakpo with Beasley.