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Assuming Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is the No. 1 overall pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 30, the wild card of the 2015 NFL Draft is where Marcus Mariota will be drafted. If it’s at the No. 2 spot like many expect, the next question becomes, to which team?

The Tennessee Titans currently own the second pick this year and, with an unproven quarterback situation on the depth chart, could certainly use a prospect with Mariota’s promise. But the current staff believes in 2014 sixth rounder Zach Mettenberger and might choose to pass on the Oregon passer, which would likely lead to a trade for the pick and the rights to Mariota.

Is there a team willing to give up the assets to get up to the second pick? The San Diego Chargers? New York Jets? Cleveland Browns? A surprise team? Discussing with many around the league, Mariota could well be drafted with the No. 2 pick. But the question of which team will actually make the pick brings a number of varied responses.

Two-Round NFL Mock Draft

ROUND 1

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-14) Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State: Nothing has changed at the top. The Buccaneers have a need at quarterback and Winston is believed to be their target with the No. 1 overall pick.

2. Tennessee Titans (2-14) Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon: Time will tell if the Titans ultimately keep this pick or trade back, but regardless there is a strong chance Mariota is the second player drafted this year.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-13) Dante Fowler Jr., OLB, Florida: Pass rusher makes the most sense for Jacksonville with this pick, the question is, which one best fits coach Gus Bradley’s scheme? The answer could come down to Fowler or Vic Beasley.

4. Oakland Raiders (3-13) Leonard Williams, DT, Southern California: With the fifth pick a year ago, arguably the best player (Khalil Mack) in the draft fell to Oakland. And it could happen again this year if Williams is still on the board with the fourth pick.

5. Washington Redskins (4-12) Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson: With Brian Orakpo in Tennessee, the Redskins have an opportunity to replace him in the first round. Beasley has Von Miller-like flashes on tape and his combine numbers back that up.

6. NY Jets (4-12) Shane Ray, DE, Missouri: The Jets are unpredictable at this spot with the quarterbacks off the board and a first-year general manager and head coach turning in the draft card. Ray has the best first step in the draft with the productive resume teams want in a top 10 pick.

7. Chicago Bears (5-11) Kevin White, WR, West Virginia: This pick has to be defense, right? After the Brandon Marshall trade, wide receiver is now a possibility and with White still on the board, it’s a match that makes sense.

8. Atlanta Falcons (6-10) Shane Ray, DE, Missouri: The Falcons have been active adding front seven defenders via free agency, but that won’t stop Atlanta from targeting a “Leo” pass rusher at this pick. Dupree in the top 10 isn’t a popular thought across the league, but he has several traits that fits what the Falcons want on defense.

9. NY Giants (6-10) Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa: At least one offensive lineman has been drafted in the top 10 since 2006 and the Giants could extend that streak with the top blocker at this pick. Although not quite as talented as the Cowboys’ Zach Martin, Scherff will likely follow a similar path as a college left tackle ideally suited inside at guard in the NFL.

10. St. Louis Rams (6-10) Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama: Although wide receiver isn’t the Rams’ No. 1 need on the roster, Cooper might be the top player on St. Louis’ draft board at No. 10.

11. Minnesota Vikings (7-9) Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State: While the Terrance Newman signing was good for depth, the Vikings still have a need at cornerback and could draft the top defensive back on their board with this pick.

12. Cleveland Browns (7-9) DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville: The Browns have obvious needs in the front seven on defense, but with Parker still available in this scenario, will they pass on a player like Danny Shelton for a potential No. 1 receiver? Yes.

13. New Orleans Saints (7-9) Arik Armstead, DE, Oregon: The Saints have Cam Jordan under contract for the 2015 season, but might not be able to retain him long-term. Although raw, Armstead is one of the most impressive talents in this class with Calais Campbell potential.

14. Miami Dolphins (8-8) Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia: The Dolphins could go in several directions with this pick, including the top talent on the board, which will likely be Gurley. If the trainers and doctors give the front office two thumbs up, this becomes a much easier selection to project.

15. San Francisco 49ers (8-8) Danny Shelton, DT, Washington: Shelton is a pocket-pushing nose guard who can two-gap and would give the 49ers’ front seven an immediate upgrade.

16. Houston Texans (9-7) Randy Gregory, DE, Nebraska: Houston drafted a pass rusher No. 1 overall last year (Jadeveon Clowney), but all 32 NFL teams could use more help at the position, especially for the Texans, who are expected to lose Whitney Mercilus to free agency next year.

17. San Diego Chargers (9-7) Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin: San Diego has been doing its homework on several of the top running backs in this draft class, including Gordon. He might be the early favorite for offensive rookie of the year if he lands with the Chargers.

18. Kansas City Chiefs (9-7) Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest: With Sean Smith and Jamell Fleming both entering contract years, the cornerback position is one direction the Chiefs could go with this pick and Johnson fits the mold of what Kansas City looks for in the position.

19. Cleveland Browns (from Buffalo) (7-9) La’el Collins, OT, LSU: The Browns need to add depth on the offensive line and Collins would give the team a long-term option at right tackle to replace Mitchell Schwartz, who is likely playing his final season in Cleveland this year.

20. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut: Connecting the pro day dots, Chip Kelly has paid close attention to big, athletic defensive back prospects this spring. Eric Rowe is in the conversation, but Jones is the better fit and should surprise no one if he’s drafted this high.

21. Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1) Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami (Fla.): Entering the final year of his contract, Andrew Whitworth turns 34 years old this season and even if he does fit into the Bengals’ long-term plans, it might be at left guard. Flowers would bring an edge to the Bengals front.

22. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) Marcus Peters, CB, Washington: The Steelers need a pass rusher, but with the top names off the board the focus shifts to another need on defense: cornerback. Peters has his baggage, but the talent is among the best in this class.

23. Detroit Lions (11-5) Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford: The Lions have a few stopgap options at right tackle, but Peat is arguably the top offensive tackle in this draft class. Stability (Peat) is better than serviceable (current right tackle situation).

24. Arizona Cardinals (11-5) Cameron Erving, C, Florida State: The Cardinals released incumbent starting center Lyle Sendlein last month and Erving is a plug-and-play option in the first round.

25. Carolina Panthers (7-8-1) D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida: The Panthers need help on the offensive line, specifically at left tackle, making Humphries a possibility here. A Charlotte native, he is still very unpolished, but his feet and lower body are first-round quality.

26. Baltimore Ravens (10-6) Breshad Perriman, WR, UCF: It’s a fair bet that the Ravens will pick a receiver at some point, and Perriman has as much potential as any pass-catcher in this draft class.

27. Dallas Cowboys (12-4) Jalen Collins, CB, LSU: After Morris Claiborne, it’s tough to see the Cowboys drafting another LSU cornerback in the first round, but Collins has the size/speed combination that has scouts and coaches salivating.

28. Denver Broncos (12-4) T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh: The Broncos’ offensive line is going through changes this off-season and with right tackle Chris Clark better suited as a back-up, Clemmings would be a logical addition in Denver to help keep Peyton Manning healthy.

29. Indianapolis Colts (11-5) Landon Collins, SS, Alabama: Veteran safety Mike Adams had a better than expected 2014 season and recently re-signed with the Colts, but he is 34 and Indianapolis has little depth behind him.

30. Green Bay Packers (12-4) Malcom Brown, DT, Texas: Opinions are all over the map on Brown’s draft projection, but this might be his floor, which would be an absolute steal for Green Bay.

31. New Orleans Saints (from Seattle) (7-9) Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA: The Saints are expected to draft defense heavy and Odighizuwa would be a good fit as a versatile rusher in coordinator Rob Ryan’s scheme.

32. New England Patriots (12-4) Mario Edwards Jr., DE, Florida State: Edwards has had issues with weight and streaky effort, but when the motor is revving he has the upside to be an impact edge rusher.

ROUND 2

33. Tennessee Titans (2-14) Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma: The Titans brought in the troubled wide receiver for a visit and if he’s still available in the second round, the talent might be worth the risk.

34. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-14) Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon: Whoever is under center for the Bucs won’t have a chance for success in the NFL if he doesn’t have time to throw, an issue Fisher will help alleviate.

35. Oakland Raiders (3-13) Nelson Agholor, WR, Southern California: Passing on wide receiver in the first round will look like a shrewd move if able to land Agholor with this pick.

36. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-13) Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise State: While Denard Robinson showed flashes last season, the Jaguars need a bell-cow option at running back who can eat carries and give defenses trouble.

37. NY Jets (4-12) Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA: With Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick on the roster, Hundley will be able to sit and learn in New York until he’s ready for the field.

38. Washington Redskins (4-12) Eric Rowe, CB, Utah: A versatile defensive back, Rowe is excellent value here for the Redskins with his ability to line up at free safety or cornerback.

39. Chicago Bears (5-11) Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia: Transitioning to a 3-4 scheme in Chicago, Harold gives the Bears a young, up-and-coming edge rusher with a bright future.

40. NY Giants (6-10) Ronald Darby, CB, Florida State: With Prince Amukamara set to hit free agency after the season, Darby gives the Giants a long-term alternative.

41. St. Louis Rams (6-10) Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor: The Rams traded for Nick Foles, but he is a free agent after the season and Petty would offer a development option.

42. Atlanta Falcons (6-10) Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana: Right now Devonta Freeman is No. 1 on the running back depth chart, adding Coleman would give the Falcons another option out of the backfield.

43. Cleveland Browns (7-9) Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State: After surprising many and going offense with the first two picks, the Browns must go defense here and pick up a promising nose tackle.

44. New Orleans Saints (7-9) Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami (Fla.): The Saints want to add more speed at the receiver position and Dorsett and Brandin Cooks would give Drew Brees a pair of the fastest athletes in the league.

45. Minnesota Vikings (7-9) Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami (Fla.): Players like Perryman were made for coaches like Mike Zimmer to coach. This pairing would be greatly beneficial to both sides.

46. San Francisco 49ers (8-8) Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State: The 49ers signed Torrey Smith to a lucrative free agent deal, but likely aren’t done adding targets and Strong would be a terrific understudy behind Anquan Boldin.

47. Miami Dolphins (8-8) Eric Kendricks, ILB, UCLA: A prospect the Dolphins will likely consider in the first round, Kendricks is a tackling machine who can play inside or outside in Miami’s defense.

48. San Diego Chargers (9-7) Shaq Thompson, OLB, Washington: While linebacker isn’t the most pressing need on the roster, the Chargers have shown a lot of interest in Thompson, who could be a versatile chess piece.

49. Kansas City Chiefs (9-7) Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan: Funchess brings size to the Chiefs’ depth chart and gives the offense options as a versatile target who can line up outside, inline or in the slot.

50. Buffalo Bills (9-7) Carl Davis, DT, Iowa: The Bills might have the most talented defensive line in the league, but Kyle Williams turns 32 over the summer and Davis provides depth.

51. Houston Texans (9-7) Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi State: The Texans continue and bolster their front seven with McKinney, who provides depth inside and outside.

52. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State: The Eagles have only brought in a few offensive linemen for visits, one of them being Smith, who has the ability but teams worry about the fire.

53. Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1) Danielle Hunter, DE, LSU: The Bengals ranked near the bottom of the league in sacks and pocket pressures last season and a player of Hunter’s ability will help upgrade the pass rush.

54. Detroit Lions (11-5) Damarious Randall, FS, Arizona State: With Glover Quin entrenched at free safety, Randall would be a good fit as a nickelback early in his career for the Lions.

55. Arizona Cardinals (11-5) T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama: Yeldon is an ideal candidate for a committee backfield, and Arizona will take advantage of his receiving ability.

56. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota: With Heath Miller turning 33 years old this season, Williams would be an ideal understudy and eventual replacement for the Steelers.

57. Carolina Panthers (7-8-1) Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State: Despite drafting Kony Ealy in the second round last year, the Panthers need more depth on the defensive line and Smith provides versatility inside and outside.

58. Baltimore Ravens (10-6) A.J. Cann, OG, South Carolina: With both Kelechi Osemele and Marshal Yanda entering the final year of their contracts, Cann would be an excellent value pick for the Ravens here.

59. Denver Broncos (12-4) Ali Marpet, OG, Hobart: Denver has a few issues to address on the offensive line and Marpet could be the best interior lineman in this draft class three years down the road.

60. Dallas Cowboys (12-4) Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State: While wide receiver isn’t the Cowboys’ top need, Smith is a player Dallas is interested in and if he falls to this pick, I’d bet he’s the name on the card.

61. Indianapolis Colts (11-5) Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska: Frank Gore and Dan Herron aren’t a bad duo for the Colts, but Abdullah offers another dimension to the Colts offense.

62. Green Bay Packers (12-4) P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State: Although a few off-field incidents will ding him, Williams is arguably a first round prospect, giving the Packers value here.

63. Seattle Seahawks (12-4) Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn: A player with the size and home run speed of Coates will give Russell Wilson and the Seahawks a true deep threat.

64. New England Patriots (12-4) Duke Johnson, RB, Miami (Fla.): New England’s current backfield could use an injection of explosiveness, and Johnson could flourish as part of the Patriots’ running back committee.

–Dane Brugler is an analyst for NFLDraftScout.com, a property of The Sports Xchange distributed in partnership with CBSSports.com.