NFL Draft 2015: Players with Wisconsin ties expected to go in the early rounds

CHICAGO (WITI) --  The NFL draft is being conducted in Chicago this year. The first round is set for Thursday evening, April 30th -- and Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston favored as the top pick by Tampa Bay. Tennessee holds the second pick, with Jacksonville choosing third, followed by Oakland and Washington.

There are a couple of draft prospects with Wisconsin ties. Runningback Melvin Gordon who played for the Wisconsin Badgers is in the thick of things. He and longtime friend Trae Waynes, a cornerback who played for Michigan State, are expected to be considered in the early rounds. Gordon and Waynes attended and played together at Bradford High School in Kenosha.



FOX6 News has team coverage of the NFL Draft for you Thursday. Sports Director Tom Pipines will be in Chicago and Tim Van Vooren will be at Lambeau Field as we await the draft picks by the Green Bay Packers.