NFL Mock Draft 2015: Projections for Most Hyped 1st-Round Prospects

April 18, 2015   ·   Andrew Gould   ·   Jump to comments

Earning a first-round NFL draft selection is both a blessing and curse.
On the bright side: more money, recognition and better chances of landing a starting gig. But with those perks comes pulverizing pressure with little room for growth. Either be great like the team investing its top pick expects, or forever face the dreaded bust label.
But, hey, it'll probably all work out fine. With less than two weeks remaining until draft day, let's take another swing at mocking the opening round.
 
Most Hyped Prospects
Hype is a dangerous poison when lofted onto the wrong person. When someone meets our seemingly impossible expectations, we celebrate our genius for spotting greatness. When they falter, we scoff and learn little to nothing.
Khalil Mack drew rave reviews across the aisle before last year's draft, and the No. 5 pick delivered for the Oakland Raiders. For every success story, however, there's a Johnny Manziel who doesn't immediately reach superstar ...

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