NFL mock drafts are, at their core, an exercise in hypotheticals and guesswork. But with the first round now just a month away, some of the latest projections can be a little bit more rooted in reality than editions from a few weeks ago.
With the overwhelming bulk of free agency money already allotted, teams have had to show their hands on at least part of their offseason plans. And while there are still several key figures who could shape the class' outlook – namely Aaron Rodgers, who visited the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday and also appears to have the New York Giants on hold – some elements for the early order are falling into place.