Meet the Prospects: Get to know all the top players in the 2015 draft class
With the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine almost upon us, theScore's staff is introducing you to all of the key prospects in this year's draft class.
Find out which college stars are projected to go in the early rounds, as we run down the top players at each position.
Skill Players
The skill spots often get the most hype in the NFL and for good reason. It's easy to get excited about guys who can run, jump and catch. It's also every fan's dream to draft a marquee quarterback that will take their franchise to multiple Super Bowls.
- Meet the Prospects: Mariota, Winston headline quarterback class
- Meet the Prospects: Gurley, Gordon may help RBs return to 1st round
- Meet the Prospects: Amari Cooper in a class of his own among pass-catchers
Defensive Studs
This group may dominate the first round, as pass-rushers are seemingly everywhere in the 2015 draft. Top to bottom, this class boasts some freakish athletes that can get after the quarterback. Defense also features some big, talented corners and safeties and an underrated inside linebacker group.
- Meet the Prospects: Elite defensive ends to dominate 1st round
- Meet the Prospects: Plenty of top talent in outside linebacker class
- Meet the Prospects: Waynes, Marshall, Peters most intriguing DBs
- Meet the Prospects: McKinney, Kendricks atop inside linebackers group
The Big Fellas
There's a lot of bulk just waiting to get on fans' radars this year. There are several defensive tackles that combine versatile athleticism with a big frame. Look for a few offensive tackles to move up draft boards and into the first round with solid combine workouts, while interior line play is deeper than most positions in 2015.