Well, after months of speculation, wheeling and dealing, second-guessing, and blind hope, the first round of the NFL draft is finally upon us. This is the night where 32 teams could change their fortunes overnight—or plunge themselves unwittingly into years' worth of irrelevance.
One last time, here's our predictions for the first ten picks of the 2015 draft:
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jameis Winston, Florida State
The former Heisman winner is too talented for a team in desperate need of a QB to pass up. They'll make the pick and fold their hands in prayer that his many off-field fiascos are behind him.
2. Tennessee Titans: Marcus Mariota, Oregon
Multiple teams have been offering prized packages to wrestle the second pick away from Tennessee, but the Titans have stood pat. Coach Ken Whisenhunt thinks he can turn Mariota into an all-pro talent.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Williams, USC
Williams was the best player in college football this year. If he's available, you cannot pass up on him.
4. Oakland Raiders: Kevin White, West Virginia
Oakland needs a strong number one receiver to pair with second-year QB Derek Carr.
5. Washington Redskins: Dante Fowler, Florida
Fowler can play both linebacker and defensive end with equal skill. He has the chance to be a transformational defensive player in the vein of JJ Watt.
6. New York Jets: Vic Beasley, Clemson
The Jets are strong at cornerback (Cromartie, Revis) and the D-line (Richardson, Wilkerson) but surprisingly thin at the linebacker position. Head coach Todd Bowles is a defensive mind and will do wonders with Beasley.
7. Chicago Bears: Amari Cooper, Alabama
After trading veteran WR Brandon Marshall, the Bears will pounce on Cooper to pair with Alshon Jeffrey. No more excuses for Jay Cutler if so.
8. Atlanta Falcons: Bud Dupree, Kentucky
Pass rushing is a glaring hole for the Falcons.
9. New York Giants: Andrus Peat, Stanford
Having Victor Cruz, Odell Beckham, and Rueben Randle for Eli Manning to throw to is useless if the offensive line can't protect him in the pocket.
10. St. Louis Rams DeVante Parker, Louisville
A new wide receiver to start fresh under a new QB and new offensive coordinator.
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