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Post-Combine Baller Draft 1.0 – First round (1-32) with write-ups |
Round:1
Raiders:
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 
Tom Brady and co. get a QB to reset the newly (re-)minted Las Vegas franchise. It feels like they’re playing a Madden franchise after trading Maxx Crosby. They’ll have some great young offensive skill talent and will need to rebuild their defense and offensive line. No trades in my mock at this time – will add once we get closer.
Jets:
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State 
The Jets grab the best defensive player on the board. This team also has a lot of poker chips in this year’s draft. Maybe they’ll land a QB down the line.
Cardinals:
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Arizona definitely needs help on the offensive line and obviously at QB. Sonny Styles performed too well in the combine not to go top 5 this year. What use is a tackle if there’s no QB to block for?
Titans:
David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech 
David Bailey is extremely athletic for his size and is only 20 years old. Tennessee grabs a defensive foundational piece for their franchise.
Giants:
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame 
Cam Skattebo played great last year, but broke his ankle. If the team is not confident he will return early in the season, they may opt to take arguably the best offensive player in the draft. They can use Skattebo as a blocking back, an RB2, or trade him down the line if he can provide value to another team.
Browns:
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami 
The Browns need a tackle just to see which QB they can develop. I doubt that any passer on the roster at the moment is the guy. They’ll hope to draft a QB next year.
Commanders:
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Caleb Downs was probably the best or second-best defensive player on paper this/last year in the NCAA. Recent medical evaluations have flagged a potential degenerative knee issue. Commanders get good value here at pick #7.
Saints:
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Kellen Moore will want to make a splash on offense to aid the development of their second-year QB. Chris Olave has had too many concussions for a career already. He might end up like Tua.
Chiefs:
Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami
Who gave the Chiefs a top 10 pick?? KC grabs a disruptive defense end and hopes to rebuild their defense after a down year.
Bengals:
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson 
The Bengals are in a terrible spot this year regarding value, like they have been in recent years. They kind of need everything besides QB, RB, and WR. But they definitely need help on the defensive line and select the first DT on the board.
Dolphins:
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah 
The AFC East is in an ever-destructive cycle wherein the Patriots devour the other organizations. The Dolphins have hit the reset button again. They were 2 years late firing McDaniel and getting rid of Tua. It is not ethical to keep him on a football field. Miami looks to rebuild starting in the trenches.
Cowboys:
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU 
If there was anything I took from the Cowboys’ team last year it is that they could not stop the pass. Here, they are gifted this class’ top defensive back.
Rams:
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee 
The Rams got a free pick from the James Pearce trade last year. They opt to select the CB2 and solidify their defense. As a Pats fan, I think the most fun outcome would be a Rams-Ravens Super Bowl next year. LA can wait for a QB – they probably have two years left with Stafford and are a phenomenal free agent destination.
Raiders:
Ola Ioane, G, Penn State 
Las Vegas could take a receiver here, but their largest need is probably interior offensive line. The top positional player here is available and they don’t overthink it.
Buccaneers:
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon 
If the Bucs don’t go defensive line here, they’ll get the top TE prospect in the draft. An athletic freak out of Oregon named Kenyon Sadiq. He looks small on tape, but is 6’3” 240lbs. Baker Mayfield will have plenty of options to throw to.
Jets:
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama 
The first “surprise” of this year’s draft, even though the positional value is great. Kind of an undersized QB, but the Jets need to get something going.
Lions:
Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn 
Detroit could go offensive tackle here, but they need to take pressure off Aidan Hutchinson to unlock his utility.
Vikings:
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
There is not great value for Minnesota here at pick #18, especially as Harrison Smith has not actually retired. But getting the top prospect at an important position is not a bad deal. They could elect to trade down.
Panthers:
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State 
I believe that the Panthers will grab another receiver or TE to try to prove that Bryce Young was worth their investment. Xavier Legette is probably a mediocre WR and Jalen Coker is often hurt.
Cowboys:
Kayden Proctor, OT, Alabama
Jerry Jones could opt for a defensive lineman here, but will want to protect Dak Prescott. Dallas is always at its best when its offensive line is elite. Their tackles were mediocre at best last season.
Steelers:
Makai Lemon, WR, USC 
Did you know that the draft is in Pittsburgh this year? This franchise has bad ownership and front office management. Tomlin maybe needed a change of scenery, but the real issues lie above him. They have had no real answer at QB for quite some time and have wasted a great defense. The offense seemed to revolve around three TEs last season.
Chargers:
Caleb Banks, DT, Florida 
There are no interior offensive linemen who are worth taking at pick #22. This area of the draft seems weak this year. The Chargers get some juice on their defensive front.
Eagles:
Zion Young, DE, Missouri 
Philadelphia could go offensive or defensive line here. With Lane Johnson returning next season, they can wait to draft another OT. On the other hand, they have invested more defensively in recent drafts.
Browns:
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington 
Regardless of QB capacity, the Browns seriously need WRs. Harold Fannin was their best receiver last year as a rookie TE. The Travis Hunter trade yields dividends here.
Bears:
Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M 
There is a gaping hole at defensive end on the Bears roster. They need to generate pressure to let the offense see the field more often.
Bills:
K.C. Concepcion, S, Texas A&M
Buffalo could do many things here at pick #26. They do need offensive line and secondary help. But, they have an opportunity to develop a receiver under DJ Moore and as insurance to Khalil Shakir.
49ers:
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
San Francisco gets mightily cucked by Buffalo. They NEED a receiver. They also need a defensive tackle. Maybe they trade up if an opportunity presents itself. Maybe they trade for or sign a receiver before the season starts.
Texans:
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
The Texans could probably go .500 with their defense alone. After trading Laremy Tunsil and making other offensive line moves, CJ Stroud looked spooked. OL is a must for Houston early in this year’s draft.
Chiefs:
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia 
Protecting Mahomes is a greater priority this year after tearing his ACL. We could see the Chiefs draft a corner here instead to replace Trent McDuffie.
Broncos:
C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia
Denver could probably use a receiver, but the value is likely not there at pick #30. CJ Allen could be a long-time franchise defensive playcaller. A guy who leads his team in tackles almost every year.
Patriots:
T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
TJ Parker has slid in recent mocks. Last year, he was often mocked in the top 15. To me, he kind of looked like Richard Seymour at the combine. The Patriots need to generate defensive pressure to allow their elite secondary to flourish and keep the opposing offenses off the field.
Seahawks:
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
If Tariq Woolen is gone this offseason, I reckon that Seattle will go with a cornerback at the end of the first round.
