With the college football season finally arriving, it’s time for the obligatory exercise in fearless conjecture: the preseason mock draft.

Everything here is pure speculation. The draft order is based on the current win/loss odds, with tiebreakers being resolved by which team I think finishes better. The players are listed as how I think the teams in that particular draft slot would select them, not necessarily how I rank them or who I think the team should pick.

Several underclassmen are included here. There is no way of knowing who will declare and who will not, and this should not be construed as advice one way or the other.

1. Tennessee Titans: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State. Tennessee just took Marcus Mariota at QB and they have a rising star at left tackle in Taylor Lewan. While the defensive line is solid, Bosa has the potential to be an impact defender. Comparing him to JJ Watt is unfair, but the similarities are there. His suspension for the first game for marijuana does raise a flag, but the talent here is undeniable with Bosa.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ronnie Stanley, T, Notre Dame. Stanley would have been the top tackle in the 2015 draft, but he chose to stick around South Bend another year. He’s technically proficient and also a great athlete. I could see the Jaguars looking at defensive front help too, but this is another team who has spent a recent top 5 pick on a QB already.

3. Washington Ethnic Slurs: Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State. If Washington is picking this high, it means the RGIII era has run its course. Cook is a player who could rise to top of class with more consistency and accuracy. The eventual ordination of the quarterbacks in this class will be fascinating to watch develop.

4. Oakland Raiders: Jalen Ramsey, S, Florida State. Ramsey is going to play corner this year, but he has shown the size, range and hitting to be the top safety in this class. Oakland continues to gather impressive young defensive talent with the versatile Seminole.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: A’Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama. The Bucs have patched together veteran stopgaps next to Gerald McCoy at defensive tackle, but now it’s time to get him an impactful young running mate. Robinson isn’t putting up the stats but he lives in the opposing backfield and has a great first step for a 320 pound heavyweight.

6. San Francisco 49ers: LaQuan Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss. Anquan Boldin can’t play forever (really), and the Niners sorely need some young, field-stretching talent. Treadwell proved himself a complete receiver in ’14 before a nasty broken leg. As long as he’s recovered, look for him to solidify top-10 overall status even with a new quarterback in Oxford this fall.

7. Cleveland Browns: Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State. This would be the most Browns pick ever. Local hero with incredible athletic prowess but limited experience. Heck, Jones isn’t even going to start for the Buckeyes in 2015. Should they opt to ride with Johnny Football and the board looks like this, don’t overlook Jones’ Buckeye teammate, linebacker Darron Lee.

8. Chicago Bears: Laremy Tunsil, T, Ole Miss. One of the most technically proficient tackles in recent memory, Tunsil can fill one of the major holes on Chicago’s rebuilding offense. Durability is an issue he must prove, as he missed games with two separate injuries a year ago. The Bears also need a pass rusher to replace Jared Allen, but none stands out in this range.

9. New York Jets: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State. The physical tools are impressive, but right now Hackenberg’s overall game makes this a massive reach. Hack can be the Jets’ long-lost answer at quarterback, or he will make fans long for the glory days of Richard Todd.

10. St. Louis Rams: Sua Cravens, S, USC. If the Rams are picking in this draft range yet again, it’s further proof the concept of loading up on a fantastic defensive line just isn’t a prudent way to construct a football team. Cravens would offer dynamic, versatile support at the second level as a kind of hybrid safety/OLB.

11. Minnesota Vikings: Taylor Decker, T, Ohio State. This seems too high for the talented young Vikings to be picking, but issues with offensive tackle would be one credible reason why. Matt Kalil has struggled on the left side and Phil Loadholt will miss 2015. Decker can play either side, but must learn to keep his center of gravity down.

12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Ole Miss. Ideally suited to play the 5-technique end spot opposite Cam Heyward, Nkemdiche brims with potential. He’ll need to finish more plays in the backfield to come off the board this early, but a strong season could make the former top HS recruit’s stock soar higher than this.

13. Houston Texans: Jared Goff, QB, California. My 10-year-old son is a die-hard Texans fan. He loves his team, and they’re loaded with talent at most key spots, save one glaring hole: quarterback. Nearly in tears after draft weekend while sporting his Andre Johnson jersey, his plaintive “why can’t the Texans get a quarterback who doesn’t suck” finally, hopefully gets answered by GM Rick Smith with the precocious Goff. Arm strength is his biggest knock, but then again the Texans have a QB with fantastic arm strength in Ryan Mallett who just can’t play. Big arm isn’t everything, and Goff has enough to work with to start right away.

14. New York Giants: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon. New York continues its long tradition of selecting catalysts along the defensive line with Buckner. The rangy Duck is quick and tenacious, playing both the run and the pass with dynamic force. If you’re looking for a dark-horse #1 overall pick, Buckner fits the bill. Note that I had Sua Cravens here before bumping him up.

15. Carolina Panthers: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson. Already a star within the online draft community, Williams brings playmaking panache to an offense desperate for functional bodies at wideout. He would make an excellent complement to Kelvin Benjamin.

16. Buffalo Bills: Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida. You’re going to hear conflicting stories on Hargreaves. You’ll hear he’s the next incarnation of Darrelle Revis, and that’s evident in his cocksure man coverage. You’ll also hear questions about his size and poor habits like peeking in the backfield and guessing on double moves, and those are also valid. I think his lack of stature holds his draft stock in the teens as a high-water mark. The Bills will happily add him to what could be a great defense.

17. Atlanta Falcons: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor. His more celebrated teammates get the notoriety, but the bull in the middle has been the best player on the Bears defense. Powerful and tough, Billings can play either tackle spot. Atlanta needs to continue to add talent to a defense with promise but in need of more oomph up front.

18. Cincinnati Bengals: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA. The freakishly athletic Jack has played linebacker, running back and even slot corner for the Bruins and never looked out of place in any role. His best bet in the NFL is as an attacking strongside backer in a 4-3 like the Bengals deploy. Adding speed and second-level playmaking ability would help keep Cincinnati a perennial playoff contender.

19. San Diego Chargers: Leonard Floyd, Edge, Georgia. Adding a speedy edge presence like Floyd would pump more life into a Chargers defense that already has some intriguing playmakers. The Bulldog linebacker has to prove he’s stout enough to handle the increased size and toughness at the next level.

20. Arizona Cardinals: Jalen Mills, DB, LSU. The long pipeline of Bayou Bengal defensive backs continues with Mills, who needs to develop consistency and quicker diagnosing skills. He would offer the Cardinals the ability to play as the centerfielder safety next to pseudo-LB Deone Bucannon.

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida. He’s had off-field bouts with immaturity but there is no denying the playmaking potential of the lanky Gator wideout. Robinson would bring much-needed sizzle to the humdrum Chiefs passing attack.

22. New Orleans Saints: KeiVarae Russell, CB, Notre Dame. A bit of an unknown commodity after missing 2014, Russell offers size and chutzpah as a boundary corner. The Saints defense sorely needs speed and depth all over, and Russell has the ability to match up well with the Julio Jones and Mike Evans of the NFC South.

23. Miami Dolphins: Darian Thompson, S, Boise State. Miami has found out the hard way that while Louis Delmas is a skilled safety, he’s just not durable enough to depend on. Thompson can replace him as a hard-hitting, rangy and confident back-end presence with even better size and similar closing burst.

24. Detroit Lions: Anthony Zettel, DT, Penn State. A converted HS running back, Zettel brings speed and lithe movement skills to the defensive line. He’s also packed on considerable useful muscle, enough to fill the Jason Jones role of base end who kicks inside to rush tackle in Detroit’s attacking defense. If the young corners struggle this year, replace Zettel with the fastest CB over six feet tall from the Senior Bowl.

25. Dallas Cowboys: Corey Robinson, WR, Notre Dame. Another player I project to rocket up draft boards from his current consensus 2nd-3rd round perceived stock is Robinson. David’s son offers the great length like his father, former NBA star David, and when I observed camp in South Bend this offseason he really stood out with his hands and improved footwork. He’d fit great opposite Dez Bryant in Dallas.

26. Philadelphia Eagles: Shawn Oakman, DE, Baylor. Nobody looks better getting off the team bus, and Oakman is a remarkable physical specimen. It doesn’t always translate well to the football field, but coaches like Chip Kelly will look at what he could be and get very excited. Kelly has the creativity to unleash his speed and length to as good of use as possible.

27. Baltimore Ravens: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State. The running back is back. A year after two went in the first round, the bruising Elliott makes sure the 2016 draft has at least one RB in the top 32. He’s a complete package as a back. The Ravens have some intriguing young talent at the position but nobody with Elliott’s ceiling. His floor appears to be that of a good starter.

28. New England Patriots: Ricky Seals-Jones, WR, Texas A&M. Perhaps the boldest projection is the supersized wideout from the Aggies, but Seals-Jones favorably compares athletically to former A&M and current Buccaneers star Mike Evans. “RSJ” wasn’t healthy in 2014, but a strong 2015 in the tough SEC could launch his draft stock. The Patriots sorely need a wideout with his size and field-stretching ability.

29. Seattle Seahawks: Cody Whitehair, OT/OG, Kansas State. He doesn’t get the attention that goes to many other offensive linemen in what appears to be a very gifted class, but Whitehair might be the best in show. Strong, physical and fantastic at attacking the second level, Whitehair is a good tackle prospect but an elite guard, potentially. Seattle can use help all over the offensive line, especially if Russell Okung departs.

30. Denver Broncos: DeRunnya Wilson, WR, Mississippi State. A big, physical target with positive experience against several current and future NFL corners in the SEC, Wilson has a lot of Alshon Jeffery to his game. It’s not the Broncos’ most pressing need, but he would have real value in Denver and could be the best player available here. If he doesn’t crack 4.5 in the 40--and he might not--a corner or offensive lineman make sense too.

31. Indianapolis Colts: Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford. The long-limbed Murphy has great quickness off the snap and slides well to wall off the edge rush. He needs to get some sand in the pants, but his ability to win quickly off the snap holds real appeal for a precision passing team like the Colts, who sorely need a big upgrade at right tackle.

32. Green Bay Packers: Adolphus Washington, DL, Ohio State. A powerful, quick-footed defensive linemen with the ability to be either an anchor or an attack dog, Washington could really break out as a 3-technique in Columbus this fall. He could definitely handle the shaded 4 or straight 5 technique in Green Bay, where defensive line is a perennial draft need.

Next ten picked: Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh; Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA; Gunner Keil, QB, Cincinnati; Maurice Canady, CB, Virginia; Travin Dural, WR, LSU; Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama; Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss; Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee; Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State; Josh Doctson, WR, TCU