Sep 20, 2014; Pullman, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) drops back for a pass against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Part of the reason it is so difficult to predict a draft is because not every team operates the same way and by the same rules. Some go by best player available, regardless of position. Others choose to attack their biggest needs. The 2015 NFL draft won’t be any different.
However, just for the sake of argument, what would it look like if teams did indeed draft based solely on needs rather than other factors?
It might look something like this.