While intrigue around the top pick is gone, there is plenty more to debate – and bet on – when it comes to the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Heisman trophy winner Marcus Mariota is projected by many prognosticators to be selected with the No. 2 overall pick by the Titans. There are plenty of suitors for the former Oregon QB, though, so even if Tennessee does pick him, there’s a good chance he’ll be traded elsewhere. The Browns, Jets and Eagles are among the teams reportedly interested in Mariota.
While it’s no longer fashionable to draft a running back with a high pick, there are two ball carriers who figure to go in the first round – Georgia’s Todd Gurley and Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon. Gurley suffered a torn ACL in November, ending his season with the Bulldogs, but he’s still getting plenty of mock-draft love.
Here are some props for the 2015 NFL Draft, with mock odds* created by The Linemakers from an amalgam of offshore numbers combined with the expertise of Sporting News’ NFL editorial team:
Who will be the No. 2 overall selection? Marcus Mariota -500 Kevin White 7/1 Leonard Williams 8/1 Dante Fowler 10/1 Jameis Winston 12/1 Field 6/1
Which team will hold the rights to Marcus Mariota at noon on Sunday? Titans +120 Browns 5/2 Jets 7/2 Eagles 4/1 Chargers 10/1 Bucs 20/1 Bears 25/1 Rams 30/1 Bills 40/1 Texans 60/1
Over/Under on Amari Cooper’s draft position: Over 5.5 (+180) Under 5.5 (-200)
Over/Under on Kevin White’s draft position: Over 7 (-110) Under 7 (-110)
Over/Under on Todd Gurley’s draft position: Over 14.5 (-140) Under 14.5 (+120)
Over/Under on Melvin Gordon’s draft position: Over 22 (-110) Under 22 (-110)
How Many QBs will be selected in the 1st Round? Over 2.5 +320 Under 2.5 -420
How Many RBs will be selected in the 1st Round? Over 1.5 (-500) Under 1.5 (+380)
How Many WRs will be selected in the 1st Round? Over 5.5 (-150) Under (+130)
How many teams will trade up in the first round? OVER 2.5 (-300) UNDER 2.5 (+250)
- Betting on the NFL Draft is not allowed in Las Vegas.
