Indiana

This is going to be Mendoza, without question, even though Kirk Cousins is likely to start for at least the first few games.

Ohio State

There's been a lot of speculation about this pick, Reese or Bailey. Early in the process, beat writers seemed to think the team preferred Reese, leading to him being a solid -250 favorite or so for the better part of the last month. But then in early April, all 3 of Peter Schrager, Daniel Jeremiah, and Albert Breer reported that Bailey was their guy. As such, Bailey became the slight favorite. But I'm swayed to go back to Reese because the Jets apparently canceled a Top 30 visit with Bailey. If he was the guy, why do that? How could it hurt to meet with him about a week before the draft? Almost sounds like they know Reese is their guy so they didn't want to waste Bailey's time. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my interpretation, and now Reese is back to being the slight favorite for the pick. Another factor that is swaying me toward Reese is that this is the beat reporters' inclination, and their info in recent drafts has proven to be spot-on.

Texas Tech

If Reese is there for Arizona, perhaps Mr. Bitter's point that uber-athletic tweeners are destined to land with the Cardinals will come true after all. Yes, Mauigoa or Fano could be logical if the team decides that it must address its OL, which has no long-term building blocks apart from LT Paris Johnson. Maybe another team wants to trade up for Reese or Bailey and Arizona finds value in trading down. We've seen Monti Ossenfort do it before. Another reason that Arizona might go with Reese or Bailey is that the team has had both in on Top 30's, but none of the presumed top tackles that might go in the top half of the round. Max Iheanaschor was in on a Top 30, but it's possible he could be there at #34, although I'm finding that less and less likely as we get close to the draft. While the edge depth may be the best position group on the defense, Josh Norris mentioned that Josh Sweat may not be happy in Arizona, and Bailey happens to be the highest-rated player on the board. Even if this is a trade back by Arizona, the most likely player that someone would be coming up for is Bailey, so you get this right anyway.

Notre Dame

I believe the Titans board will have Reese/Bailey in the top 2 spots, but if both are gone, I think Love may get the edge over someone like Styles.

Ohio State

With the blockbuster trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, it gives the Giants picks 5 and 10. This puts them squarely in the range of OL's for either pick, WR's for either pick, or Downs for either pick. Personally, I don't see them taking Downs here, as I think it's entirely possible that he lasts to 10, if not likely. This could also be a Styles spot, since he will not be there at 10. Given that, I'm going to opt for Styles here, and then at 10, they could consider the Ohio St. defensive double with Downs if he's there, or a WR if they like one, or OL, or maybe even Delane. Options!

Miami

The Browns are likely looking at OL and WR help for their first 2 picks in some order. I like this as a trade down spot, but since Mauigoa is favored to be the OL1 and since it's not out of the question that he could be picked by the Browns or by a team trading up, I'm going to opt for him.

Ohio State

I believe that Love will be atop Washington's board of realistic selections, so if he's there, he's the pick. If he's gone, I think Styles could be next up for them. If both of those guys are gone, then it could come down to the CB1 (Delane or McCoy) or possibly Tate if available. This could also be a trade-down spot for Adam Peters, as Washington is currently without 2nd and 4th Round picks. I will note that Washington has not met with a single edge rusher on a Top 30, but has met with some of the top WR's, Styles, and Delane. With a lot of work in free agency on the defense, and with almost nothing of note behind Terry McLaurin (who is in a contract year), let's get them the polished Tate to give Jayden Daniels another weapon.

Arizona State

I had Bain here before with the thinking that Nick Underhill's report that the team was considering him was very notable. And maybe it will be. But betting markets now seem to think he will slide a bit, and after Tyson was able to prove his health at his April 17 workout, he's now favored to go in the top 10. In fact, he's now the +300 favorite for this pick. Like Washington, the Saints have an impressive QB (OK, maybe not quite as impressive) who lacks receiving weapons. Tyson and Olave would be a damn good combination.

Utah

Schrager and Jeremiah had a fun exercise where they went through the 1st Round and mocked picks for each team, with Schrager taking the odd numbers and Jeremiah taking the even numbers. Well, to say that KC fans were displeased with Schrager's pick of Fano here is an understatement, as the team would appear to have serious needs at CB, edge rusher, WR, TE, and possibly safety as well. But when I think about the possibility of Fano here, it's not as farfetched as I first thought it was. For one thing, Steve Spagnuolu seems to be able to handle his side of the ball pretty well, even if some reinforcements are needed. For another, this offense in particular has gotten ordinary, and the OL wasn't the same last season after losing Joe Thuney. Kingsley Suamataia was an average LG, and Jawaan Taylor was a poor RT. Taylor has since departed, but Jaylon Moore, who was paid last offseason on a 2-year deal and who is the expected replacement for Taylor, was a below-average swing tackle last season. Fano's versatility could be welcomed, as he might be a better RT than Moore or a better guard than Suamataia. Finally, Fano just played for Kyle Whittingham at Utah (Whittingham is now the Michigan head coach, of course), and Whittingham and Andy Reid are close friends who have a relationship that goes back 4 decades. I think this was pointed out by Schrager, and I dismissed it at the time. I like the dot-connecting.

Ohio State

Downs is still there, and even though I think the majority of teams will have Delane rated higher as a DB, I don't believe that the Giants will. I also don't see them going WR here, especially if both Tate and Tyson are gone. I could see an OL such as Ioane, Proctor, or Freeling here, but I'm going to opt for the Ohio St. defensive double dip.

LSU

New coach Jeff Hafley is an old DB's coach, and of course was the DC of the Packers last season. Since the new regime is likely (but not guaranteed, since we don't have a documented history of Jon-Eric Sullivan making picks) to emphasize RAS, and since Delane has Downs beaten to clearly in that area, and since a potential CB1 holds more value than a safety anyway, yes, let's give the Dolphins Delane here, even if Downs is still available.

Miami

Though Dallas didn't meet with Bain — this is important because Dallas almost always has a Top 30 with its eventual 1st Round pick — perhaps this is an opportunity that it can't pass up. There's a case to be made that Bain is the best pass rusher in this draft, arm length and all.

USC

I could see the Rams trying to move up for Tate or Tyson, I could see the standing pat and taking Lemon here (if available), or I could see them trading back and targeting Cooper or Concepcion.

Penn State

The local beat guys seem to think that OL is the favorite for this pick, and I think Ioane will be the pick if available. Perhaps Proctor will tempt them, as a tackle who is also from Alabama; we know about the 'Bama-Ravens connection.

Oregon

Though more pass rush juice is needed, I could see Sadiq being tempting, and with an O/U of 15.5 with nearly even juice to both sides, this feels appropriate.

Tennessee

The Jets signed a couple of free agents and they still have 2025 draftee Azareye'h Thomas in the fold, but there may not be a single CB on the roster who is a long-term solution. Daniel Jeremiah has been clear that some teams will prefer McCoy to Delane, and the value here may be too much to pass up for the Jets. I could also see a WR in play here, with Cooper and Boston the most likely candidates. (This would be early for Boston, but their beat writers have been pretty consistent in saying that the team likes him.)

Alabama

This had already been my pick in my previous mock, but I feel even more emboldened now. When Schrager mocked Proctor here, Jeremiah noted that he was told that Proctor will not get past the Lions with this pick. The big man is what the Lions love in their tackles, big masses of powerful humanity, ha. And this one is agile, too.

Oregon

This is the chalk pick, at this point, but if Harrison Smith is retiring, well, yeah, here's another highly-athletic white safety to replace him. I know, I know. Boring.

Texas A&M

As the team has made a couple of big-ticket additions on defense with Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd, I could see this pick being an offensive player. There's a YAC element that's seriously missing in this offense, and the team is committed to Bryce Young's success. Young operates best as a point guard-type who can get the ball to playmakers in space. To me this could come down to Sadiq, Concepcion, or Cooper, possibly in that order.

San Diego State

With the edge rushing need addressed with Bain, this could very well be a DB, either CB or safety. This time I'm definitely going to look at players Dallas has met with. At CB, the team met with Colton Hood and Chris Johnson, and at safety with McNeil-Warren. Since the team has said they are looking at immediate contributors (no one "redshirting"), and since the CB need is more dire than the safety need, Chris Johnson, come on down! Your top RAS score has landed you with the Dallas Cowboys.

Georgia

With the gaping hole at LG, an OL is the second choice for this pick, with WR actually first. If Freeling slips here, perhaps the team takes him and figures out where to play Freeling and Broderick Jones on the OL.

Utah

Lomu would offer two things: an upgrade on Trevor Penning at a guard spot, and tackle insurance if something happens again to Slater or Alt. The team has met with him on a Top 30 as well.

Arizona State

If a receiver were to be the pick, I feel like a bigger receiver would be more likely to essentially replace AJ Brown. Denzel Boston could be a possibility for sure, but the team didn't meet with him, and I continue to believe that he goes in the 2nd Round. Instead, how about the next uber-athletic Eagles OT? The team did meet with him on a Top 30, and I could see Howie Roseman going for his upside over someone like Blake Miller.

Indiana

Here's where the Browns get their WR in Cooper, a player they had in on a Top 30.

Toledo

McNeil-Warren gets back into the 1st Round of my mock here, as Chicago still has a need at safety. This is another one that's probably the most commonly-mocked pick in terms of a player-team fit, like Thieneman and the Vikings.

Miami

Nick Guarisco makes the smart point that, although the team's run defense was terrible, Jim Leonhard loves to flood the field with pass rushers as often as he can. As such, I could see another edge player here, so the productive Mesidor, though he's older, lands with a serious AFC contender.

Central Florida

For a contender, the 49ers have a lot of holes to fill at various position groups. That said, OL or DL have to be the favorites for the pick, with OL as the slight betting favorite. In addition to the talk about the potential contract impasse with LT Trent Williams, there is a gaping hole at LG. So this could be a spot for Blake Miller or Chase Bisontis. Still, edge rushing depth might be even more crucial, and Lawrence fits the profile for John Lynch for sure.

Clemson

This team has very few roster holes, as a direct contrast from the 49ers. That said, the OL makeover this offseason still hasn't left that unit settled as far as long-term solutions are concerned. We know that Nick Caserio favors experience with his picks, so Miller's 54 college starts at RT fit the bill. If Miller proves to be the best RT on the roster, it could allow the team to use free agent signee Braden Smith at a guard spot. As Miller is a whopping -1100 to be a 1st Round pick and since we know that OL is the favorite for this pick and since we know about Caserio favoring experienced players, this could be Miller's floor.

Tennessee

Next up on KC's wish list could be a CB, so perhaps the rangy Hood could make sense late in the 1st frame here.

Auburn

Faulk seems to have the profile of a late 1st Round pick. The production doesn't wow you (2 sacks last year), but he's youthful, lengthy, and twitchy, with a 9.10 RAS that likely appeals to the new Miami brass. This is a bet on upside, and he's still listed at -650 to be a 1st Round pick.

Texas A&M

My gut is that 9 OL's will come off the board in Round 1, and that Bisontis is the second-best pure guard in the class. We know about the iOL issues for this team, so here's a meat and potatoes pick. I will note that I think Iheanaschor would be atop their board of realistic OL selections, and if Philly passes on him, it's not out of the question that he could last to this spot.

Ohio State

Though CB is the biggest need, if both Johnson and Hood are off the board, I think that Mike Macdonald would have a particular affinity for the run-stuffing McDonald. And with JSN's contract taking effect, it's very notable that Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, and DeMarcus Lawrence are all in contract years. Cheap replacements on the DL are going to be needed.

Washington

As I mentioned in the blurb at #16, the Jets have been connected to Boston, and they need more WR depth. They open up Round 2 by taking him.

Alabama

If Simpson doesn't go here, who knows how far he could fall.

Georgia

There's been some talk that the Titans could consider Styles at #4, since he could remind Saleh of Fred Warner. And while Allen doesn't have that type of athleticism, he's still a reliable, solid player who is lauded for his leadership. He seems like one of those guys who could have a solid 10+ year career.

Oregon

A plug-and-play guard starter should be important for the Raiders early in the draft.

Georgia Tech

I am fully expecting the Giants to select an OL with one of their first 3 picks. They do it here with the athletic Rutledge, as I believe there's a huge drop-off at guard after Bisontis, Pregnon, and Rutledge.

Texas A&M

A lack of arm length may drop Howell into the top half of Round 2, but he could prove to be a steal.

Clemson

The Browns get a possible tag team partner with Myles Garrett, and Parker's RAS likely appeals to the analytically-thinking Browns.

Missouri

The Chiefs stay in-state for pass rush help to add to a barren edge room apart from George Karlaftis, and Young may also be an asset in run defense with his length and build.

Texas

Here's an explosive athlete at LB, so the RAS box is checked for Cincy. Since the start of free agency, the team will have added Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook, Lawrence, and now Hill Jr. here. That's a pretty good haul.

Illinois

The odds are that edge, WR, and CB will be looked at early in this draft. We already took care of the WR need with Tyson, so now it's Jacas who fills another need.

Clemson

Woods still has a shot to go in Round 1, but he's been a polarizing study. This is an appropriate 2nd Round gamble for the rebuilding Dolphins, although it's bypassing receiver again.

Texas Tech

With its 4th pick already, the Jets could add some LB depth in the form of Rodriguez, who excelled athletically during the draft process. I know that Reese is in the fold in this mock, but I'm expecting him to be mostly used as an edge player.

South Carolina

No team has spent more draft capital on DB's in recent years than the Ravens. Here they could spend a high pick on Cisse again, as Chidobe Awuzie was only signed to a 1-year deal, and Marlon Humphrey is getting long in the tooth.

Indiana

Despite his diminutive size, Ponds is an explosive athlete and big-time talent, and I don't expect him to fall out of the top 50 picks.

Florida

Banks would have been a 1st rounder if not for his foot issues. Chris Ballard loves to take chances on high-upside players who might be dealing with injuries come draft time.

Alabama

The WR depth behind Drake London is sorely lacking, so making its first pick here, perhaps Bernard's solid all-around game will be appreciated.

Georgia

DT depth is a serious issue for Brian Flores' defense.

Notre Dame

While Isaiah Pacheco was signed to possibly offer a power complement to Jahmyr Gibbs in the so-called David Montgomery role, he only received a paltry guarantee. Price would seem to offer more juice and could bypass him on the depth chart in short order for that Montgomery role.

Miami

An upgrade at nickel must be found, so perhaps Scott fits the bill. For me, he's a similar player as Ponds is.

Arizona

This is the first pick of the draft for Green Bay. Stukes really helped himself with a 4.33 40 time, the Packers need DB help, and this fits their RAS preference.

Georgia

Let's go back to the well of Pittsburgh drafting a 2nd Round receiver. Branch's 4.33 wheels could mesh well with the bigger perimeter threats of Metcalf and Pittman Jr. He is also an asset as a punt returner.

South Carolina

I've bypassed a WR with the first 2 Eagles picks, even though I think there's a 95% chance that AJ Brown is getting dealt after June 1. That said, perhaps the team will end up signing a helpful veteran free agent such as Keenan Allen. Anyway, the Reed Blankenship departure in free agency has left a hole at safety, and Marcus Epps is in a contract year as it is. Kilgore may not be a Georgia defender, but here Howie Roseman finds an imposing SEC safety anyway.

Oklahoma

The Chargers are likely to look at edge rush help early in the draft, and although Thomas tested below-average athletically, he's a completely reasonable pick at this stage due to his production and motor.

Cincinnati

Finally making a pick, perhaps the loss of Devin Lloyd in free agency could be addressed with the athletic Golday.

Tennessee

WR depth could be an issue, since Luther Burden has been oft-injured in his young football life and as Rome Odunze battled through injury problems of his own last year. Brazzell would offer a speed element on the outside.

Iowa

The LG need is addressed here with the Iowa man with one of the most glorious mullet and mustache combinations you will ever see.

Clemson

Here's a potentially savvy player with NFL pedigree who may suffer a bit of a drop due to a slow 40 time. If that was due to a hamstring injury, this could be a major steal. If he was using it as an excuse because he's just slow, well, he may be more of a Day 3 talent. Only time will tell.

Texas Tech

The Bears' biggest needs on defense appear to be DL help and safety help. Having already nabbed McNeil-Warren, now the DL issue is looked at here with Hunter, and it's notable that Grady Jarrett is in a contract year.

Auburn

Here's a pick aimed at 2027 for the Rams, as Lew is widely considered to be the best center available. That said, he's recovering from a 2025 ACL tear, but this gives the Rams the opportunity to essentially redshirt him, with the idea of taking over for current center Coleman Shelton next year. Shelton is in a contract year.

Vanderbilt

Stowers was in on a Top 30, and Sean Payton could see him as a future "joker", which has been talked about in relation to Denver since at least last year.

Ohio State

There's not much TE depth behind Hunter Henry, who is in a contract year, so perhaps Vrabel gets himself a fellow Buckeye here.

Arkansas

Lance Zierlein's comp for Washington is Chris Carson, and we know that Seattle needs a RB. There you go.

Indiana

Mendoza is -20000 to bat leadoff. So…yeah.

Texas Tech

Bailey is now the favorite here (-160) over Arvel Reese (+125) thanks to some well-timed draft stock helium provided by Pete Schrager and Daniel Jeremiah. It has made sense all along, as the Jets need to win now in order to save jobs, and the polished, productive Bailey is much more likely than Reese to hit the ground running in the NFL.

Ohio State

Reese is now the favorite (+110) here. Reese makes sense for ARI, as they have needs at off-ball LB and EDGE. And yeah, the Cardinals are suckers for 'tweeners.

Vegas pretty much has Bailey and Reese in their own tier to pop off at 1.02 and 1.03, but we've seen 'tweeners tumble before, so it's not impossible that ARI just eat their vegetables with the selection of plug-n-play RT Francis Mauigoa (+550) here.

Note: Jeremiyah Love opened at +3000 here, and is now kinda lurking at +900 despite ARI's signing of Tyler Allgeier. Could a team be looking to jump ahead of TEN to grab Love? (DAL?) Could ARI be looking to move down to a more proper range to draft Spencer Fano? Could ARI just draft Love for themselves? Food for thought.

Notre Dame

Jeremiyah Love has been a comfortable favorite to pop off here (+115) and go top-five (-165) since open. It makes sense, as Love – arguably the BPA in this class – would be the ultimate Cam Ward helper…and affording Ward every opportunity for success is still priority one in TEN. (Putting butts in the seats of that new stadium in '27 is up there, too.)

Watch out for Sonny Styles here. Styles could be seen as Saleh's Fred Warner in TEN. Styles is currently -140 to be a top-5 pick, and TEN makes more sense than NYG as a landing spot, IMO.

Should Reese slide, he's the potential value pick here.

I'm currently 50/50 on whether this pick will be Love or a defender.

Ohio State

Sonny Styles (+185) is currently the favorite here, which I find surprising. Stack LB is an undervalued position and NY's pricey signing of similarly-skilled Tremaine Edmunds to be the green dot makes Styles somewhat redundant. There's also a reasonable chance that TEN takes Styles at 1.04.

While Love is the betting favorite at 1.04, he's also -145 to go over 5.0. For what it's worth, Adam Schefter says Love's draft range begins at 1.05. The Giants could take Love for themselves (how fun would Skattebo/Love be?), or maybe this is a potential trade spot. Cowboys? A prospect like Jermod McCoy, Caleb Downs or Vega Ioane could be targets for the Giants at 1.12.

Ohio State

First WR drafted (-325)…7.5 O/U at -260 UNDER…comfortably on top to be the pick at 1.06 (+150)…a desperate need for a reliable WR1 for the Browns…CLE/Tate seems like a done deal. But what if CLE sees Tate as a WR2, not a WR1? Will we then get that reach for Monroe Freeling or do the Browns like Spencer Fano at LT despite his short arms? Could there be a trade down? DAL could target Sonny Styles or Jeremiyah Love if one slips out of the top-5 and TB may want Rueben Bain. (The Bucs need to come out of this draft with an EDGE1, whether it's a trade for Maxx Crosby or a trade up for Bain. Akheem Mesidor at 1.15 won't cut it. Bowles is on the hot seat and the Panthers are poised to take over dominance of the NFC South unless TB makes a bold move.)

For the Browns, moving down to 1.12 or 1.15 puts them in a more palatable range for a LT like Freeling, Kayden Proctor or Caleb Lomu while providing more ammo to move up/down the board for one of Tate (should he slide a bit), Tyson or Lemon. Word is that some teams have Omar Cooper and even Denzel Boston ranked as their 2nd or 3rd WR, too.

Utah

Carnell Tate is currently at -260 to go under 7.5, and he makes sense for WAS given Terry McLaurin's advancing age and the tumbleweeds surrounding him on the WR depth chart. (Treylon Burks is currently a starter. That's all you need to know about the state of affairs at WR for WAS.) Tate's skill set is similar to McLaurin's, so there would be some redundancy, but Jayden Daniels simply needs better weapons. I think Tate is probably the pick here if he's available and Love and Styles are off the board. Delane or McCoy would make sense here, too.

LSU

Delane might have clinched a top-10 spot after running a 4.38 forty at his Pro Day. There's a need for a CB1 opposite Kool-Aid McKinstry in NO. Tidy fit.

Vegas currently has Delane at +425 to be picked here, behind only Bain (+350) and tied with Tate (+425).

Watch out for Jermod McCoy – who had an anxiety-easing Pro Day of his own – to come off the board before Delane. McCoy is in play to be drafted at 1.08 (+750) and to be the first CB drafted (Delane -210/McCoy +130).

Also watch out for Rueben Bain here. The Saints are now open to drafting EDGE rushers that don't fit their usual Marcus Davenport/Payton Turner profile…which is probably a good thing. Still, Bain's alligator arms are a serious outlier and late-emerging character concerns don't help matters.

Ohio State

Francis Mauigoa would make a ton of sense here. The Chiefs are obviously looking to lean more into the run game with Kenneth Walker III, making bulldozing blocker Mauigoa a perfect fit in that capacity. LG Kingsley Suamataia has been horrid and RT Jaylon Moore is best-suited as a swing OT.

Mansoor Delane or Jermod McCoy makes sense here, too. KC is adept at mining CB gems for Spag's system later on in the draft, but I can't recall KC's CB depth chart looking as rough as it does right now. (Not ideal vs. a DEN team that is suddenly stacked at WR.) Delane and McCoy are potential Pro Bowl CB1s.

KC/Caleb Downs? I don't see it happening.

Miami

Caleb Down's 9.5 O/U is at -130 OVER. He's a box safety and not an elite athlete. I'm betting over.

In this scenario, I think the Bengals would draft Jermod McCoy. CIN currently needs a CB3, while D.J. Turner and Dax Hill (ideally the NCB) are both FAs after this season. Hell will freeze over before CIN pays both of their corners.

Monroe Freeling is a dark horse here. LT Orlando Brown Jr. is a good soldier, but he stinks. The money doesn't jive with the performance. (9 sacks allowed and 10 penalties, 60.6 PFF grade last season) The 3-year extension he recently signed has an easy out after 2026 and I expect the frugal Bengals to use it.

The Bengals aren't afraid to use redshirt seasons on high-upside, 1st round prospects to get out ahead of replacing expiring veterans, so Freeling makes sense. He may be able to start off at RG before switching to the blindside alongside former teammate Dylan Fairchild in 2027.

Tennessee

I'm thinking Delane and McCoy will pop off pretty quickly in the 1st round. McCoy shined at his Pro Day (4.38 forty, 38 inch vert), alleviating some injury concerns and giving his draft stock helium. Sadly, the Storm Duck era must come to an end at CB for MIA., making MIA/McCoy an ideal marriage.

Spencer Fano also makes sense here if available as a replacement for terminally-injured RT Austin Jackson or so-far-so-bad LG Jonah Savaiinaea. For what it's worth, the MIA brain trust has spoke of "building inside out" and – like McCoy – Fano is a RAS monster (9.76).

Miami

Note: Freeling is available here for the Browns in my proposed trade with the Cowboys.

Having just missed out on Delane/Downs/McCoy, the next best defender for DAL is probably Bain. (Apologies, Dillon Thieneman truthers). I could actually see the Cowboys drafting Thieneman here, but a move up for Sonny Styles is still the money move, IMO. Beyond the always-injured DeMarvion Overshown, DAL is pure practice squad at LB. A move up for Jeremiyah Love would also be a very Cowboys move.

Alabama

Note: Vegas indicates there will be a little run on O-linemen somewhere between 9 and 19, which feels about right.

LAR/Proctor isn't as outlandish as you might think. The Rams are currently at +280 (behind only WR at +145) to draft O-line first. (I mean, do we really trust Warren McClendon long term? He's a swing tackle). Darkhorse for Rams' win-now timeline: Vega Ione. Perhaps Ioane steps in at LG and Steve Avila moves back to C?

Despite what Tony Pauline may say, I'm out on Makai Lemon here. The Rams lean too heavily on two-and-three TE looks…and I think it's more by design than because of need.

Personal opinion: The money move for LA is to trade up for Francis Mauigoa.

USC

Note: We all know that Rueben Bain will slip right into BAL's waiting arms come Draft Day. But I'll go ahead with this anyway.

Ione makes a ton of sense as a plug-n-play LG for BAL. (OL is currently the top position to be drafted at +125 for BAL.)

Watch out for Kenyon Sadiq here. (TE is currently 4th at +750 for BAL.) Mark Andrews is approaching 31 and the Ravens aren't ones to let key contributors fully age out. They exhaust premium resources at the first signs of cracks in the foundation.

I don't like Lemon (or Tyson) here. My guess is that the Ravens will go the veteran route to find a larger, more physical option to Zay Flowers. (A.J. Brown?)

Penn State

(OL is currently at +370 for TB, behind only EDGE and TE.)

Ioane as a plug-n-play upgrade from LG Ben Bredeson makes perfect sense and might give TB the best Oline in the NFC, but the Bucs are adept at turning 2nd Day OTs into quality Gs. (Gennings Dunker?) I still think TB will attempt to trade up for Bain or maybe even trade for Maxx Crosby.

Oregon

NYJ/Sadiq? Nah. The Jets already have their TE of the future in Mason Taylor and there's too much skill set overlap for double TE looks. Probably a WR or DB for my Jets here.

Coincidentally, Tyson and Thieneman are on deck and in the hole. And there's always the chance that they love Ty Simpson, too, I guess.

I agree that this is Sadiq's range, and late top-10 wouldn't shock me. He's a physical freak and potential game-changer. If Sadiq is available here, maybe a small trade down with CAR for the Jets? Could easily see the Panthers target Sadiq.

Arizona State

I mean, OL is at -145 for position DET picks first for a reason, right? This might be Kayden Proctor's floor, and I don't think plug-n-play RT Blake Miller would be a reach.

Watch out for Keldric Faulk for the Lions. DET desperately needs a worthwhile 4-3 DE opposite Aidan Hutchinson.

Oregon

Ugh. This chalk is inescapable. Every mock has MIN netting Thieleman, and Vegas has him firmly slotted at 1.18. I hate chalk so I give you this: DL (+190) is currently just ahead of S (+200) as first position drafted for MIN. There's hope.

Sign FA S Donovan Wilson? Keldric Faulk as a 5T? Peter Woods? Kayden McDonald? C'mon Vikings, anything but the "he looks like Harrison Smith" choice.

Georgia

I've seen a few mocks that have the Panthers going OT. I'd be surprised. Having just signed Rasheed Walker, that would be a luxury move. The Panthers aren't there yet.

My hunch is that CAR will come out of the 1st round with Kenyon Sadiq, Kenyon McDonald or Keldric Faulk. Pack 20 more good pounds on Faulk's lengthy frame and you might have a poor man's Calais Campbell at 3-4 DE. The Panthers need better than Band-Aid Tershawn Wharton opposite Derrick Brown.

Note: I'm higher on Kayden McDonald than most and think he could pop off as early as 1.19. He's in play for the Panthers.

Auburn

Faulk would make sense as an EDGE tag-team partner for undersized Donovan Ezeiruaka.

DAL/Omar Cooper would make sense if the Cowboys trade George Pickens. We'll see what happens there.

I'm guessing DAL ultimately trades out of this pick to recoup some Day 2 assets, especially if they trade up from 1.12 for Styles or Love.

Why can't I shake this feeling that – some how, some way – the Cowboys will draft Dillon Thieneman?

Clemson

Miller makes a lot of sense for PIT, who are currently at +185 to draft OL first. (Tied with WR.) Miller would allow Troy Fautanu to move to his natural LG position, or even LT should Broderick Jones' performance/health issues continue.

It's hard to say what PIT will do here when we're not privy to what's going on with the health of Broderick Jones. Spinal fusion surgery is serious business. What we do know is that Jones couldn't beat out Dan Moore at LT in '24, then struggled at LT (57.7 PFF grade through 12 games) before his neck injury last season. The Steelers are expected to deny Jones' $19M option for next season. Caleb Lomu would also make sense here as a starting LG and insurance for Jones.

Indiana

WR (+450) is in play for the Chargers, but DL (-120) is the current favorite for their first pick. Kayden McDonald or Peter Woods would be nice fits.

Miami

The Eagles just traded for Dontayvion Wicks on the heels of signing Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore. PHI is going to trade A.J. Brown. (My money is on NE or BAL.) PHI/Cooper makes perfect sense if Cooper is available.

I wouldn't rule out Mesidor for PHI, as you can never rule out EDGE for PHI.

Ultimately, I think PHI will stay a step ahead of their need/age/contract situation along the OL and draft an OL capable of starting at RG then replacing Lane Johnson down the road. Caleb Lomu? Max Iheanachor?

Utah

Lomu would be the ideal pick for CLE should they opt for Carnell Tate at 1.06.

Texas A&M

The Bears need to stop the run. They should make every effort to snag NT Kayden McDonald.

Tennessee

Another team that could really use Kayden McDonald. Vegas agrees (DL comfortably at #1 at -130 to be their first pick.)

Clemson

Woods is entirely possible (DL +170), but my money is on OL (+115) or WR (+320). Iheanachor and Concepcion/Boston would fit.

Ohio State

McDonald is going to pop off higher than this, but yeah, he would be the perfect fit for the Texans, assuming none of top-tier O-linemen slip. I wouldn't be shocked if the Texans trade this pick for Dexter Lawrence.

Arizona State

KC/Iheanachor makes a ton of sense.

Toledo

I don't like McNeil-Warren in the 1st round, but Vegas seems to. (-265 on OVER 2.5 safeties to be drafted in the 1st round.)

Washington

"Boston" to the Patriots. The need is there. C'mon Pats, make it happen.

San Diego State

Wouldn't count out an EDGE for SEA given Lawrence's age and the loss of Moye, but I'm thinking Schneider would like to trade out of here. If the Seahawks stick-n-pick, I like Chris Johnson or RB Jadarian Price as the last 1st-rounder.

Indiana

Only lock of the draft. Mendoza had an incredible season and solidified his spot as the number one pick in the draft.

John's Team Needs:
QB, WR, DL/EDGE

Texas Tech

Somehow still a Jets fan so this is my annual complaint about drafting Zach Wilson to replace Sam Darnold. Actually, I will save it. But Zach Wilson will be playing in the CFL soon. I am going back to my original thought where Bailey is probably the cleanest edge prospect. Reese fits the 3-4 OLB bill but he may require a bit of development and he is one of those tweener prospects. The betting markets have reacted to the NFL Insiders saying they think Bailey will be the pick as well. For what it's worth, I would take Bailey here too. Reminds me of Will Anderson in a way, not on that level of course…yet. I get the feeling Darren Mougey values production.

John's Team Needs: QB, WR, EDGE, CB, LB

Ohio State

TRADE

I think the Cowboys are coming up to get him and the Cardinals are desperate to trade down. They are in a "win now" mode and I am sure Jerry Jones thinks they can actually win for some reason. I would imagine they do everything in their power to move up for him so I would be more suprised if it doesn't happen. I am going to keep Reese here with the knowledge it could be Arizona going best player available or someone coming up, like Dallas, to grab him. Trades in the top five are way easier said than done but with all the buzz around teams looking to move down and Dallas wanting to move up, I think it happens. Here is my first trade predicted and one I feel can actually happen. It is tradition for me at this point. Maybe this year I will be right.

John's Team Needs: EDGE, CB, S

Notre Dame

Mike Borgzoni says they will take the best player available regardless of premium position and they are not concerned with Bain's arm length. That could mean anything, I don't know I just know they aren't writing Bain off. Like I said in the intro, sometimes I feel like I should find another hobby, but I won't. Depends who they think the best player is I guess. I am torn on Love vs. Bain here. I do really have a weird feeling they may be taking Rueben Bain, but everything I have seen has said otherwise. With that being said, I cannot see them passing on the best offensive player in the draft. He will give Cam Ward an instant boost in the run game and the pass game.

John's Team Needs: WR, EDGE, RB

Ohio State

I have had Caleb Downs here over Sonny Styles here for a while. I am absolutely torn. I believe Caleb Downs is the best player in the draft and I think it fits the Harbaugh way more than Styles does. Harbaugh advocated for Kyle Hamilton in Baltimore and look what happened. Positional value is out the window this year. You know what you are getting with Downs. I would be shocked, I will say it again, shocked if he makes it past New Orleans at eight. There is also no way the whole Giants staff went to that Ohio State pro day and came away feeling like they did not have good options here. They could also move down, but again, easier said than done. Vegas seems to have this pick between Styles and Downs. I still would not be shocked if they took Styles here.

John's Team Needs: IOL, WR, DB, LB

Ohio State

Is the Monroe Freeling hype at 6 overall real? I feel like there is a slight chance they can get him at 24. I have them moving up to 18 from 24 to grab Freeling. Carnell Tate is the chalk pick here and I am going to stick with it. I think taking Freeling here may be a bit too rich. It is all about the value here and Carnell Tate is the best receiver in the draft. A lot of buzz with them trading down, but if they move out of the top 10, they may miss out on drafting the best receiver. He is one smooth route runner and would be a great fit if they are going to give Shedeur Sanders a real chance.

John's Team Needs: WR, OL, QB

Ohio State

Washington desperately needs help on defense and Sonny Styles would more than help them. He is a freak athlete and there is not a doubt in my mind that Adam Peters would sprint to the podium to get this pick in.

John's Team Needs: CB, S, WR, RB, DL

LSU

TRADE

The Saints have needs on the edge, at corner, and mostly at receiver. They Saints could do anything here but I just get the feeling they will take Mansoor Delane. However, they are always a mystery but my best guess would be this pick is between Mansoor Delane, Rueben Bain, or Jordyn Tyson.

John's Team Needs: WR, CB, DL

Miami

Protecting Mahomes should be priority number one here, so if Fano make its here I see him being the pick. First the Super Bowl and now Mahomes tore his ACL. There has been some recent buzz around Rueben Bain that is causing his stock to fall but I would think teams have known about this since it happened and have vetted since then. The draft process typically leaves no stones unturned, unless it was Laremy Tunsil. The Chiefs don't tend to shy away from that. Could it be Jordyn Tyson? I don't know but I am starting to lose my mind.

John's Team Needs: OL, CB, WR, EDGE

Miami

Harbaugh said he wants to build the trenches so here we go. Everyone is going to be thinking Tyson here but I am going against consensus here. They need to build the offensive line and probably take a defensive tackle in round two. Harbaugh has said so many times he wants to build the trenches. He will. Plus they have their luxury pick at five now.

Utah

Oh well, here comes the rebuild. To me, this pick comes down to the top offensive lineman or the top edge rusher available. Just depends who is available. They are starting this rebuild in the trenches I don't think they take a receiver just yet as they have glaring needs on the offensive line and defensive line. If Bain or Mauigoa fall here they will be the pick, just the Miami connection.

John's Team Needs: OL, DL, WR, CB, S

Alabama

TRADE



John's Team Needs: OT, QB, DL

USC

Makai Lemon fits the Rams perfectly. I think Monroe Freeling or Kayden Proctor could also be the pick here but wide receiver feels like the preference. A lot of comparisons to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Tough slot receiver. They are a bit of a wild card here as this is Atlanta's pick so this is a bonus for them. Davante Adams is probably only going to play another two years at the most and Puka Nacua is a loose cannon. This could be the first spot for Ty Simpson as well with Matt Stafford probably only playing one or two more years. It would be the perfect situation for Simpson and they need to develop someone behind him, hence my below team need at QB but I think they can look to do that in free agency.

John's Team Needs: OL, WR,

Penn State

Was originally leaning edge here but after the Maxx Crosby trade that wasn't and then the Trey Hendrickson signing, it opens up the door to help out the offense. They just lost Likely in free agency to the Giants so a replacement here makes sense but they also need a guard and lost Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders. I am going to stick with them addressing the interior offensive line. The interior offensive line is the biggest need here so they may feel they need to address that more than adding another tight end.

John's Team Needs: IOL, WR, TE, EDGE

Tennessee

A decent amount of mocks have them going defense but they did take Egbuka out of shallow left field last year, if you will. Just in the sense that no one thought they would go receiver. So they could take someone no one is expecting. After losing Mike Evans they could go with a pass catcher. Sadiq feels like a sneaky good fit here but they do need help on defense. The medicals may be scary with McCoy but I am not sure if he makes it out of the top 15. This is my best guess here, this pick could come from deep left field.

John's Team Needs: EDGE, CB, WR

Oregon

Oh what could have been if they just kept Darnold. This is a best player available pick. As a Jets fan, I don't think this is necessarily who I would pick but I wouldn't be angry about it. I suppose that's all relative given how angry I was when they took Zach Wilson in 2021. Anyway, Sadiq would help in the pass game and the run game. It would give them a red zone threat as well. This is a bit out of left field, but it is a sneaky good pick. They do need a receiver too but Omar Cooper and Denzel Boston may not be on their radar at 16.

Georgia

It feels safe to say this pick will be on the offensive line with Taylor Decker retiring. If Kayden Proctor is here he will be the pick, and right now that is one big "if". They could also move up for Proctor but Freeling is also still a perfect fit here so they could stick and pick having two prospects they are comfortable taking. They need someone to step in at tackle This really feels like a Lions pick.

John's Team Needs: OT, CB, DL

Oregon

TRADE

I was originally thinking about having the Browns come up to 16 but the more I think about it seems like they are high on Proctor and Freeling and so are the Lions. There is buzz about the Cowboys moving to six because my lord and savior, Mel Kiper, said so. There is also buzz about them moving to three for an edge rusher which I find way more plausible. I think the Cowboys selling the farm to move to three makes more sense with an Arizona team that is desperate to move back. This would be exactly how the Browns drew it up.

John's Team Needs: OT, WR, QB

Indiana

Will they draft a receiver in the first round for the third year in a row? Omar Cooper is coming off an incredible season at Indiana. This pick makes a lot of sense to me. Look what happened last year when they took McMillan. They made the playoffs. Invest in Bryce Young. It's working.

John's Team Needs: WR, CB, OL

Alabama

TRADE

If the Cardinals move back and acquire this pick from Dallas, I would imagine Ty Simpson is in play. You know what, when they do it, not "if". This would be the spot. They got their tackle at 8 and it is also no secret they are high on Simpson.

Georgia Tech

They could do anything here. So here is my first one out of left field. Offensive line makes the most sense given that they signed Michael Pittman so receiver may be a bit of a stretch here. They are in desperate need of offensive line help, especially on the interior.

John's Team Needs: OL, QB, S

Clemson

Justin Herbert has taken a beating these last few years so I think they will be looking to add to the offensive line. However, they need the most help on the interior so that's where that pick would go. They can most likely find someone in the second round. I am sticking with Peter Woods here who is the best pass rushing defensive tackle in the draft. They lost Oweh in free agency so they need to start rebuilding that defensive line.

John's Team Needs: IOL, DL, LB

Arizona State

Howie could do anything. It all depends what happens with A.J. Brown as well. They have had a ton of visits regarding the offensive line so it feels like there is a sense of what they are going to do. If they do trade Brown, I would imagine that they will be aggressive in grabbing a receiver.

John's Team Needs: OT, DL, S

Oregon

TRADE

This pick makes the most sense as Harrison Smith is going to retire this year most likely. Thieneman is clearly safety number two this year and everyone has him linked to the Vikings. I think they know they will be able to get Thieneman in the 20s. After all, he is a safety. Kyle Hamilton was one of the more well renowned safety prospects and he went at 14.

John's Team Needs: DL, OL, S

Ohio State

They need to add someone in the middle to stuff the run. It's been their weakness. They did lose out in free agency in the secondary so this pick has to be on defense. With Kayden McDonald being the best interior run defender I am going to slot him here. They have also been all over Zion Young but they can grab him in the second round. I have a good feeling this pick will be on the defensive line. T.J Parker out of Clemson would be another one to watch for here.

John's Team Needs: DL, S, OT

Auburn

With the regime changes I get the sense they will be moving away from this let them run and stop the pass mentality. Faulk would be a steal here, I just could not find a spot for him but his range is in the 20s. He may require some development as a pass rusher but he is already a solid run defender.

John's Team Needs: DL, WR, S

Utah

They are going to need to solidify the offensive line with Trent Williams' future unknown. Matt Miller also said that they don't view the offensive line as a priority so all the more reason to slow Caleb Lomu here. He has positional versatility and can step into the left tackle role in the future

Texas A&M

This pick has to be on the offensive line. C.J. Stroud has done nothing but run for his life every time he touches the ball. If they get the right fit here at tackle that will be the pick. I think it would be between Chase Bisontis or Blake Miller. Or even Max Iheanachor if available. I am torn between the two. They made some good additions in free agency but they still have work to do here.

John's Team Needs: OL, DT, LB

San Diego State

They lost about every corner they had. I have heard that they trust Spagnuolo to coach up the corners they have. It would make sense to take at least one replacement and Chris Johnson can fill the role that McDuffie had. This pick could also go on the offensive line but they may be able to find one in the second round. I get the sense they are going to pass on corner at nine and wait to address it later in the draft. Chris Johnson has had a great pre draft process and plays a physical style which is what the Chiefs covet.

Clemson

They need to rebuild in the trenches. The new regime has emphasized that. With pick 11 most likely going toward the offensive line I think this goes toward the defensive line. T.J Parker is solid against the run and rushing the passer so he would be exactly what they are looking for.

Miami

Mesidor is a tricky prospect as well, they say he is right up there with Bain but he is already 25 years old which is why I have him going a bit later than consensus. Teams that are rebuilding typically want younger players. He would be a great fit in New England for a team that is ready to win.

John's Team Needs: OL, DL, WR

Tennessee

They did lose out on Riq Woolen in free agency so I would bet this pick goes toward the secondary. Colton Hood is a physical corner which is exactly what they look for. He has also been a pretty popular mock pick to Seattle. I love the fit.

John's Team Needs: CB, RB, TE

Indiana

This is the only one I'm really confident about…

Texas Tech

Feels like a two-man race between Bailey and Ohio State's Arvell Reese. I have no idea which one's ahead of the other, but I've gone with Bailey in my previous mocks, so I'll stick with him here at least one more week.

Notre Dame

Titans get: Pick 3
Cardinals get: Picks 4, 101 (R4), 144 (R5) and 225 (R7)

Tennessee gets Cam Ward some help in the form of Jeremiyah Love, doing their own version of the Trent Richardson trade from the 2012 draft.

Ohio State

Cowboys get: Picks 4, 65 (R3) and 101 (R4)
Cardinals get: Picks 12, 20 and 112 (R4)

Dallas has hosted both Reese and Bailey, and the Cardinals seem to at least be entertaining the idea of a trade down. Let's get a bit spicy here! If Reese pans out, he could be like a lesser, albeit much cheaper version of Micah Parsons, who they traded to Green Bay a season ago instead of paying him themselves.

Ohio State

Tight call for me here between standout Buckeye defenders Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs. I'll go with Styles, who could be John Harbaugh's version of Roquan Smith.

Ohio State

Chiefs get: Picks 6 and 39 (R2)
Browns get: Picks 9, 29 and a 2027 3rd round pick via LA Rams/Chiefs

Kansas City lost a lot from their secondary with trades (Trent McDuffie) and free agent departures (Jaylen Watson). They beef it back up by trading up for Downs, who could become the new tone setter on the back end in KC.

LSU

Washington would probably hate to see all of Love, Styles and Downs off the board by the time they're picking. Unfortunately that's the scenario they're presented in this scenario. They pivot to LSU corner Mansoor Delane, who has firmly established himself as a shutdown, ballhawking corner these last two years.

Ohio State

Although I personally love USC WR Makai Lemon as a player, I'm not sure his personality will be for every team from what I'm gathering. That's why I'm going with Carnell Tate for the Saints this time around. He has no such questions about his character, and he's also a very good WR prospect in his own right. Coming out of the Ohio State/Brian Hartline factory, you know he'll be well prepared for life in the NFL.

Miami

Cardinals get: Picks 9 and 24
Browns get: Picks 12, 20 and 143 (R5)

Arizona uses a bit of its extra draft capita to move up for Francis Mauigoa to give them a long-term answer at the right tackle position.

Tennessee

After missing all of 2025 with a torn ACL, Jermod McCoy's pro day was a big one for both him as well as team's looking for a potential shutdown corner. He passed the test, and his draft stock appears to be back on the upswing again. His 2024 tape was outstanding, and now teams can feel like he's back and fully healthy again. Rueben Bain (more on him in a bit) or a different EDGE rusher also feel like possibilities with the Bengals.

Utah

Rolling with Fano here based on reports here that the Dolphins seem to really like him. He would bring inside/out versatility as well as an NFL-readiness to Miami. Plus I never think a team can go wrong with trying to build from the inside-out, so I wouldn't hate it.

Alabama

Proctor has come up as a name for the Browns of late. He's a mountain of a man at 350 to 360 pounds, but is much more athletic than he appears. Cleveland did some work helping its offensive line in free agency and trades, but the left tackle spot is still a sore spot. That's where someone like Proctor or perhaps Georgia's Monroe Freeling could come in.

Miami

Buccaneers get: Pick 13
Rams get: Picks 15, 116 (R4) and a 2027 4th round pick

Bain was always a bit of a polarizing prospect as it was with his very short arms. Now recent news that he was the driver in a car crash that left a passenger fatally injured has cropped up. Yikes. The Buccaneers decide to roll the dice, trading ahead of the Ravens to grab the Miami EDGE rusher.

Penn State

Unlike the Mendoza to the Raiders pick, I'm not 100 percent confident in this selection. But at the same time, Ioane just feels like such a perfect fit for the Ravens given their roster needs and what they like to do as a team. It's another pick I'm sticking with for now.

USC

Adding Makai Lemon to the Rams offense would be almost unfair. Imagine him with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and the RB duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum along with Matthew Stafford under center. The thought of it makes me shudder as a Seahawks fan, so I'm hoping it doesn't happen. But I'm not creating a mock draft based on what I do or do not want to happen, so Lemon is the Rams pick. And after a trade down no less that netted them two extra draft picks. Moving on!

Oregon

Vikings get: Picks 16 and 140 IR4)
Jets get: Picks 18, 97 (R3) and 162 (R5)

Even if Harrison Smith returns for another season, he's much closer to the end of his career than the beginning. And I couldn't imagine a better replacement for him than Thieneman, who is one of my favorite players from this draft class. Minnesota feels like they might have to get ahead of the Lions to snag him, so they make the trade two spots up.

Georgia

Long-time left tackle Taylor Decker is gone, so a long-term replacement is needed. He feels like a natural fit with the Lions, especially after they drafted his former teammate (Tate Ratledge) in the 2nd round of last year's draft.

Indiana

One more rumor I've seen is pairing Omar Cooper and the New York Jets. He might be better served as the 33rd pick, but I'm not sold he'll make it that far come draft time with the number of teams between here and the end of the first round that could well pick a receiver. With that in mind, the receiver needy Jets just snag him here and don't worry about their guy not getting to them at 33 nor about needing to possibly trade up for him.

Oregon

Operation give Bryce Young a big-time weapon worked out extremely well in the first round last season with the selection of Tetairoa McMillan at 8th overall. The Panthers go back to that formula by adding the draft's top tight end in Kenyon Sadiq.

Arizona State

Injury worries seem to be pushing Jordyn Tyson down draft boards some. At some point, the talent will win out. Cleveland is one team the talent could win out with given their major need for a competent WR. Tyson has also been extremely well coached the last couple of years by former NFL great Hines Ward at Arizona State.

Toledo

Do the Steelers take the plunge on Ty Simpson here, or do they wait on a QB (or perhaps not draft one at all) and go with a different position? I'm going the latter route as reports I'm seeing don't have me thinking the Steelers are enamored with Simpson. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren feels like a Steeler sort of player to me with his hard-hitting, physical style.

Arizona State

49ers get: Pick 22
Chargers get: Pick 27 and a 2027 3rd round pick

Philadelphia would be an excellent landing spot for Max Iheanachor. Sensing the same thing, and knowing a long-term answer at left tackle is needed with Trent Williams getting up there in age (but still playing VERY well), the Niners decide to move ahead of the Eagles to snag the big, athletic tackle. He's extremely raw, but in San Francisco, he could learn for a year behind Williams and Colton McKivitz while serving as the swing tackle.

Utah

Mocking for the Eagles feels like a total guess at this point. Defensive back, EDGE rusher, wide receiver (when/if A.J. Brown is eventually traded), tackle or even Kenyon Sadiq (if he lasted this long) all feel like realistic possibilities. For now, I'll go with Utah's Caleb Lomu as the eventual successor for Lane Johnson at right tackle.

Alabama

Having a second first round pick at their disposal, as well as the 34th pick in their back pocket, the Cardinals decide to roll the dice on Ty Simpson here. The Alabama product could give them a long-term answer under center, and they wouldn't necessarily have to throw him right into the fire with Jacoby Brissett on the roster.

Ohio State

Barring a stunning value at left tackle falling to 25 or a trade up, defense feels like the most likely scenario for the Bears. McDonald reminds me a bit of former college teammate Tyleik Williams, who went 28th to the Lions last year.

Miami

Dolphins get: Picks 26 and 91 (R3)
Bills get: Picks 30 and 75 (R3)

Miami continues its assault on the trenches. This time, they keep local product Ahkeem Mesidor in the building to help strengthen the pass rush

Auburn

Titans get: Picks 27 and 86 (R3)
Chargers get: Picks 35 (R2) and 66 (R3)

For better or worse, Faulk reminds me some of Mykel Williams, who was selected 11th overall last year by the 49ers. Robert Saleh was the Niners defensive coordinator last season and is now the Titans head coach. So I could see Faulk being of interest for him.

Georgia

Houston did a lot of work in free agency on the offensive line, so I have them adding to their already strong defense with C.J. Allen.

Missouri

Whether one wants to view this as a potential precursor to a rumored Myles Garrett trade or just view it as getting help across from him at the other D-End spot, Zion Young makes some sense here either way.

Washington

The Keon Coleman selection hasn’t worked out to this point. Denzel Boston is another swing at a big-bodied wideout.

Clemson

Chance for the Patriots to get a long-term answer at right tackle as Morgan Moses only has two years left on his deal and would be cheap to move off of in 2027 if the Patriots go that route.

Texas A&M

Chiefs get: Picks 32 and 188 (R6)
Seahawks get: Picks 39 (R2), 109 (R4) and 176 (R5)

Like the Bills trying again with a bigger-bodied wideout, the Chiefs go back to the Xavier Worthy type with another smaller, faster receiver in Concepcion. The Texas A&M product is not as fast as Worthy, but same general idea.

Indiana

Anyone not projecting this?

Texas Tech

Reese or Bailey? Jets go with the player that should have a quicker impact. This coaching staff might not get a year 3 without major improvements.

Ohio State

Dallas jumps at getting their Parson's clone. With Reese being available at 3, Jerry Jones pulls the trigger sending picks #12 & #20 as well as a 2027 3rd rd pick to Arizona.

1-3) ARVELL REESE-EDGE-OHIO ST
3-92) DARRELL JACKSON-NT-FLORIDA ST
4-112) DE'ZHAUN STRIBLING-WR-MISSISSIPPI
5-152) TORIANO PRIDE-CB-MISSOURI
5-177) ALEX HARKEY-G-OREGON
5-180) ROBERT SPEARS JENNINGS-S-OKLAHOMA
7-218) TREY MOORE-EDGE-TEXAS

Notre Dame

Love over Styles here with Tennessee. It's close and coach Saleh would probably prefer the Styles' insane attributes but he understands Cam Ward needs to take a big year 2 leap at QB and sharing the backfield with a stud like Love can help get him there.

Ohio State

Signing Tremaine Edmunds won't stop The Giants from taking Styles if he's available. He will Give Coach Harbaugh a potential All Pro MLB that his great Ravens defenses traditionally had.

Tennessee

Now it gets interesting. Cleveland would prefer to trade down but with not finding a good enough return they stay put. Picking at #6 they know this needs to be an elite prospect and with 2 1st round picks they can take a risk on the injured McCoy. Pairing him with Denzel Ward would be a hell of a tandem.

Ohio State

Washington is in the same spot, preferring a trade down but staying pat due to lack of partners. This is a bit early for me on Tate but Washington needs to get someone opposite Terry McLaurin and Tate is my top rated WR. I wouldn't feel good with him needing to be a teams top wideout so this is a perfect pairing.

1-7) CARNELL TATE-WR-OHIO ST
3-71) SAMUEL HECHT-C-KANSAS ST
5-147) DONTAY CORLEONE-NT-CINCINNATI
6-187) ADAM RANDALL-HB-CLEMSON
6-209) MASON REIGER-EDGE-WISCONSIN
7-223) KENDAL DANIELS-LB-OKLAHOMA

LSU

This pick came down to Delane or Bane here. The Saints go with the local prospect Delane who was a close 1B to McCoy as the top CB's this year.

Miami

Kansas City desperately needs CB help but with the top 2 now gone they'll have to address this need later. Bain fell a little due to his short arms but the Chiefs are smart enough to stop the fall. He's done nothing but produce in college.

Oregon

Cincinnati has to take Sadiq, if just for the simple reason to not let Baltimore get him. The Bengals would probably prefer to focus on defense with this pick but Sadiq's amazing testing numbers are just too tempting.

Ohio State

Downs is more highly ranked than this but falls due to not being an elite athlete and playing safety. Miami's Defensive backfield is being completely retooled and getting Downs is an neat piece of the puzzle.

Miami

I've seen plenty of mocks having Arizona take Mauigoa at #3. That's crazy to me. But getting him at #12, that's a good value. Start him at RT for the next 10 years.

USC

Davante Adams is another year older and Puka's in rehab, how can this not be a WR. Lemon stays close to his college home and Matt Stafford gets a new weapon for one last Super Bowl push.

Utah

Baltimore lost some O-linemen this offseason and have done little to replace them so far. Fano slides inside to LG due to concerns about arm length but he could also be a long term replacement for Ronnie Stanley at LT down the road.

Indiana

The rare intra division trade sees Carolina trading picks #19 & #83 to Tampa Bay for Cooper. Cooper has really risen in the scouting community during the draft process and Carolina needs to get ahead of the Jets to get him.

Arizona State

Tyson is the last 1st rd graded WR left. If not for his injury issues, he may have been taken in the top 10 but even at 16 this is too early. Cooper being taken 1 pick earlier causes the Jets to panic and take Tyson in the hopes that he stays healthy.

Alabama

Does Detroit go with the proven veteran in Proctor or the project with awesome testing numbers in Freeling as their new LT. Dan Campbell needs production now and his coaching style will keep Proctor on his toes and in shape.

Penn State

The host of the draft Steelers trade up and get their crazy drunk fans all rowdy for them to take….. a guard!! Ioane is not just any guard though as he is a local mauler that will immediately become their starting LG. Minnesota gets picks #21 & #99 in return.

Georgia

Tampa went out and signed a couple of veterans to play ILB but that won't stop them from getting their new version of the recently retired Lavonte David. Trading down and getting Allen here is the right move.

Oregon

So of course Arizona traded down to take Ty Simpson with this pick. Nah, a new safety to team with Budda Baker in Thieneman makes way more sense. His testing numbers were ridiculous.

Toledo

Back to back and 3 total 1st round safeties! What's the world coming to. McNeil-Warren can help replace the recently released and most likely retired Harrison Smith.

Auburn

The Chargers grab Faulk who is versatile enough to play multiple positions within their front 7 under new coordinator Chris O'Leary.

Texas A&M

Howell put up big time sack numbers last year for the Aggies. He's a little on the light side but his abilities as a designated pass rusher justify the spot here.

Georgia

I seriously considered Freeling for Cleveland at pick #6. His testing numbers are insane but the lack of experience causes him to be available at #24. Very high ceiling 1st rd picks with Freeling and McCoy for the Browns.

Tennessee

Kansas City makes sure they don't miss out on the top 2nd tier pick of CB's in trading up for Hood. Chicago gets picks #29 & #109 in return.

Texas

Dorian Williams in on his 4th year and they've already invested Terrel Bernard as their other LB. Hill can compete with Williams year 1 and take over next year.

1-26) ANTHONY HILL-LB-TEXAS
3-91) JUDE BOWRY-OT-BOSTON COLLEGE
4-126) EPHAESIANS PRYSOCK-CB-WASHINGTON
5-165) BILLY SCHRAUTH-G-NOTRE DAME
5-168) CB DANIELS-WR-MIAMI
6-182) NICK BARRETT-NT-SOUTH CAROLINA
7-220) COLLIN WRIGHT-CB-STANFORD

Utah

This is a perfect spot for Lomu. A long term replacement for Trent Williams while he competes for playing time along other spots on the O-line in the meantime.

Arizona State

Another project OT here in Iheanaschor, He's going to need a year or 2 before he's ready but he's definitely worth the upside and risk here with Houston having another pick at #38.

Missouri

Chicago traded down due to all the DE prospects available in this range and they're all still here. Mesidor, Parker, Young who do we go with? Young has the most potential and is a pure 4-3 DE so let's go with the Missouri product.

Clemson

Miami doubles up on 1st rd DB's with Downs and Terrell. Terrell's undersized compared to some of the other CB's still available but he's also a turnover waiting to happen.

Clemson

No doubt in New England's interest of O-linemen after their Super Bowl performance. Miller is a 4 year starter who can compete with old man Moses at RT right away.

San Diego State

Seattle would prefer to trade down but with Johnson being available and CB one of their biggest needs they stay at #32 and make the pick.

1-32) CHRIS JOHNSON-CB-SAN DIEGO ST
3-78) MIKE WASHINGTON-HB-ARKANSAS
3-96) ZAKEE WHEATLEY-S-PENN ST
4-115) MARKEL BELL-OT/G-MIAMI
5-173) NADAME TUCKER-EDGE-W MICHIGAN
6-188) HEZEKIAH MASSES-CB-CALIFORNIA

Alabama

This seems cheap on my part, sorry. No other fits with the top LB's taken so, yep, this is how it is.

Florida

With 2 1st rounders already in the books, Arizona can take a huge swing here on Banks. If he hits, and Walter Nolan pans out, now you're looking at the D-line formula Philly used to great success.

1-12) FRANCIS MAUGOA-OT-MIAMI
1-20) DILLON THIENEMAN-S-OREGON
2-34) CALEB BANKS-NT-FLORIDA
3-65) TED HURST-WR-GEORGIA ST
4-104) JOSHUA JOSEPHS-DE-TENNESSEE
5-143) TAYLEN GREEN-QB-ARKANSAS
6-183) FEBECHI NWAIWU-G-OKLAHOMA
7-217) CALEB DOUGLAS-WR-TEXAS TECH

South Carolina

Cisse could easily go in rd 1. Tennessee replaced all their CB's from last year and still need 1 or 2 more to complete the overhaul.

1-4) JEREMIYAH LOVE-HB-NOTRE DAME
2-35) BRANDON CISSE-CB-SOUTH CAROLINA
3-66) LOGAN JONES-C-IOWA
4-101) ZANE DURANT-DT-PENN ST
5-142) AIDEN FISHER-LB-INDIANA
5-144) KALEB PROCTOR-DE-SE LOUISIANA
6-184) KENDRICK LAW-WR-KENTUCKY
6-194) JAKOBE THOMAS-S-MIAMI
7-225) RILEY MAHLMAN-OT-WISCONSIN

Washington

Mendoza needs some better WR's. I know Vegas just used a 2nd & 4th rd pick last year on the position but they should, by no means, be satisfied with their depth chart right now. Boston is a large wideout to start outside with Tre Tucker working out of the slot.

1-1) FERNANDO MENDOZA-QB-INDIANA
2-36) DENZEL BOSTON-WR-WASHINGTON
3-67) CHRISTEN MILLER-NT-GEORGIA
4-102) CHANDLER RIVERS-CB-DUKE
4-117) KAGE CASEY-OT/G-BOISE ST
4-134) KAMARI RAMSEY-S-USC
5-175) LE'VEON MOSS-HB-TEXAS AM
6-185) SKYLER GILL HOWARD-DL-TEXAS TECH
6-208) LORENZO STYLES-DB-OHIO ST
7-219) JAEDEN ROBERTS-G-ALABAMA

Clemson

Whether or not Dexter Lawrence stays or is traded they still need to address the DL early. Woods just didn't produce last year but was a 10 top prospect heading into the year.

1-5) SONNY STYLES-LB-OHIO ST
2-37) PETER WOODS-DL-CLEMSON
4-105) JA'KOBI LANE-WR-USC
5-145) LOGAN TAYLOR-G-BOSTON COLLEGE
6-186) PATRICK PAYTON-EDGE-LSU
6-192) ROMAN HEMBRY-HB-INDIANA
6-193) JALEN MCMURRAY-CB-TENNESSEE

Ohio State

McDonald's hype as a 1st rd pick wasn't realistic, but he is a solid run stuffing NT. He's young, so he can learn for a year, then take over, for an aging Sheldon Rankins.

Texas Tech

A repeat from last year, just a round later, as Jacksonville trades up with with the Browns. After loosing Devin Lloyd this offseason, they move up to draft the ultra productive Rodriguez. Cleveland gets picks #56 & #81.

2-39) JACOB RODRIGUEZ-LB-TEXAS TECH
3-88) GENESIS SMITH-S-ARIZONA
3-100) BRIAN PARKER-C/G-DUKE
4-124) JUSTIN JOLLY-TE-NORTH CAROLINA ST
5-164) KEVIN COLEMAN-WR-MISSOURI
5-166) TYREAK SAPP-DE-FLORIDA
6-203) J'MARI TAYLOR-HB-VIRGINIA
7-233) CAMERON BALL-NT-ARKANSAS
7-240) DEVON MARSHALL-CB-NC ST
7-245) SCOOBY WRIGHT-LB-TEXAS AM

Notre Dame

I know, the Chiefs just broke the bank for Kenneth Walker, but both Walker and Price work best when their teamed with another talented HB, so this pairing needs to happen if they're to be
successful.

1-9) RUEBEN BAIN-DE-MIAMI
1-25) COLTON HOOD-CB-TENNESSEE
2-40) JADARIAN PRICE-HB-NOTRE DAME
3-74) KEIONTE SCOTT-DB-MIAMI
5-148) BRENEN THOMPSON-WR-MISSISSIPPI ST
5-169) DIEGO POUNDS-OT-MISSISSIPPI
5-176) VJ PAYNE-S-KANSAS ST

Indiana

Ponds will immediately be inserted as Cincy's slot CB. He's an undersized ball hawk that is very much needed to help improve their sub par defense.

1-10) KENYON SADIQ-TE-OREGON
2-41) D'ANGELO PONDS-CB-INDIANA
3-72) SKYLER BELL-WR-UCONN
4-110) KAYTRON ALLEN-HB-PENN ST
6-189) MAX LLEWELLYN-DE-IOWA
6-199) PARKER BRAILSFORD-C-ALABAMA
7-221) XAVIAN SOREY-LB-ARKANSAS
2-226) BISHOP FITZGERALD-S-USC

Texas A&M

New Orleans needs to give Tyler Shough a chance to succeed and right now they just don't have the weapons. Concepcion is a productive gadget player that Coach Moore can get creative with.

1-8) MANSOOR DELANE-CB-LSU
2-42) KC CONCEPCION-WR-TEXAS AM
3-73) MALACHI LAWRENCE-EDGE-UCF
4-132) JACK ENDRIES-TE TEXAS
4-136) CHRIS MCCLELLAN-NT-MISSOURI
5-150) JADAN CANADY-CB-OREGON
6-172) AAMIL WAGNER-OT-NOTRE DAME
6-190) PAT COOGAN-C-INDIANA

Clemson

I know Jeff Hafley is a defensive coach but even he wouldn't expect to go all D with their top 3 picks. It's just the way the board fell. Parker could have gone at the end of rd 1 so getting him at #43 is too much value to pass on. They still need WR's but that will need to be addressed later.

1-11) CALEB DOWNS-S-OHIO ST
1-30) AVIEON TERRELL-CB-CLEMSON
2-43) TJ PARKER-DE-CLEMSON
3-75) BRYCE LANCE-WR-NORTH DAKOTA ST
3-87) CALEB TIERNAN-OT-NORTHWESTERN
3-90) MAX KLARE-TE-OHIO ST
3-94) KEYSHAUN ELLIOTT-LB-ARIZONA ST
4-130) HAROLD PERKINS-LB-LSU
5-151) NOAH THOMAS-WR-GEORGIA
7-227) TANNER KOZIOL-TE-HOUSTON
7-238) JOSHUA BRAUN-G-KENTUCKY

Cincinnati

The Jets need to improve their LB corps and Golday fits the bill here. He should win a starting job right away.

1-2) DAVID BAILEY-DE-TEXAS TECH
1-16) JORDYN TYSON-WR-ARIZONA ST
2-33) TY SIMPSON-QB-ALABAMA
2-44) JAKE GOLDAY-LB-CINCINNATI
4-103) MALIK MUHAMMAD-CB-TEXAS
4-140) AR'MAJ REED-G-TEXAS AM
5-179) ZAVION THOMAS-WR-LSU
6-210) JOE ROYER-TE-CINCINNATI
7-228) KARSON SHARAR-LB-IOWA
7-242) CARVER WILLIS-OT-WASHINGTON

Vanderbilt

Baltimore have their sights on Kenyon Sadiq but missed out on him in rd 1. Stowers is an oversized WR/TE hybrid that can stretch the seems.

Georgia Tech

Tampa has a pretty good O-line, except for LG. Take Rutledge here and they're set.

1-19) CJ ALLEN-LB-GEORGIA
2-46) KEYLAN RUTLEDGE-G-GEORGIA TECH
3-79) KEITH ABNEY-CB-ARIZONA ST
3-83) MALACHI FIELDS-WR-NOTRE DAME
4-116) CARSON BECK-QB-MIAMI
5-155) XAVIAN HARRIS-NT-MISSISSIPPI
6-195) ISAIAH WORLD-OT-OREGON
7-229) DALTON JOHNSON-S-ARIZONA

Miami

Green Bay trades picks #52 & #120 to the Colts to stop Mesidor's slide. Just based on production, he should be a 1st rd pick, but injuries and age drop him to the middle of rd 2. With Micah Parsons coming off a major injury, Green Bay needs someone who can play the edge from day 1.

2-47) AKHEEM MESIDOR-EDGE-MIAMI
3-84) CHRIS BELL-WR-LOUISVILLE
5-153) DAVID GUSTA-DL-KENTUCKY
5-160) DOMANI JACKSON-CB-ALABAMA
6-201) ENRIQUE CRUZ-OT-KANSAS
7-236) JOHN MICHAEL GYLENBORG-TE-WYOMNG
7-255) COLE WISNIEWSKI-S-TEXAS TECH

South Carolina

Back to back trade downs for a couple of teams that didn't even have a 1st rounder. Philly trades picks #54 & #114 to Atlanta so they can take Jalon Kilgore. The Eagles lost some depth at safety that they never replaced and he had some great testing numbers.

1-23) CASHIUS HOWELL-EDGE-TEXAS AM
2-48) JALON KILGORE-S-SOUTH CAROLINA
3-68) EMMANUEL PREGNON-G-OREGON
3-98) SAM ROUSH-TE-STANFORD
4-137) BRYCE BOETTCHER-LB-OREGON
5-178) HARRISON WALLACE-WR-MISSISSIPPI
6-197) XAVIER NWANKPA-S-IOWA ST

Texas Tech

How about a monster NT for Minnesota. Hunter didn't test very well but he was productive and is just a large human being to put in the middle of Brian Flores' defense.

1-21) EMMANUEL WARREN MCNEIL-S-TOLEDO
2-50) LEE HUNTER-NT-TEXAS TECH
3-82) JAKE SLAUGHTER-C-FLORIDA
3-97) DEION BURKS-WR-OKLAHOMA
3-99) JONAH COLEMAN-HB-WASHINGTON
5-163) LANDER BARTON-LB-UTAH
6-196) LANDON ROBINSON-DL-NAVY
7-234) JAYLON GUILBEAU-CB-TEXAS
7-235) WILL KACMAREK-TE-OHIO ST
7-244) DJ CAMPBELL-G-TEXAS

Penn State

Detroit needs someone opposite Aidan Hutchinson, don't they? Right now they have nothing. Dennis-Sutton is a projectable 4-3 DE that could force teams to pay attention to him, freeing up Hutchinson to dominate even more.

1-17) KADYN PROCTOR-OT-ALABAMA
2-50) DANI DENNIS SUTTON-DE-PENN ST
4-118) JACK KELLY-LB-BYU
4-128) NICHOLAS SINGLETON-HB-PENN ST
5-157) TYLER ONYEDEIM-DT-TEXAS AM
5-181) CADE KLUBNIK-QB-CLEMSON
6-205) MARLIN KLEIN-TE-MICHIGAN
6-213) ERIC GENTRY-LB-USC
7-222) MALIK BENSON-WR-OREGON

Iowa

Carolina's O-line is getting middle aged and their 1 younger starter, Ikem Ekwonu, is coming off a major injury. Rasheed Walker was signed to a cheap 1 year deal but a player like Dunker, who can play multiple spots, can be an above average starter somewhere on the line in the next year or so.

1-15) OMAR COOPER-WR-INDIANA
2-51) GENNINGS DUNKER-OT/G-IOWA
4-119) TACARIO DAVIS-CB-WASHINGTON
5-158) DEONTE LAWSON-LB-ALABAMA
5-159) ALBERT REGIS-DL-TEXAS AM
6-200) GEORGE GUMBS-EDGE-FLORIDA

Michigan

Indy traded down and finally makes their 1st pick. LB is a huge need and getting Barham here after the trade back is a solid value. He can be their starting SLB with some pash rush upside.

2-52) JAISHAWN BARHAM-LB-MICHIGAN
3-80) JOSIAH TROTTER-LB-MISSOURI
4-113) EMMETT JOHNSON-HB-NEBRASKA
4-120) DAMETRIOUS CROWNOVER-OT-TEXAS AM
5-156) JEFF CALDWELL-WR-CINCINNATI
6-214) LT OVERTON-DE-ALABAMA
7-249) ERIC RIVERS-WR-GEORGIA TECH
7-254) LATRELL MCCUTCHIN-CB-HOUSTON

Georgia

The 2nd pick for the host Steelers is an undersized but productive slot WR in Branch. With 2 larger wideouts in Metcalf and Pittman, Branch can get lost in some underneath routes and do some major damage.

1-18) OLA IOANE-G-PENN ST
2-53) ZACHARIAH BRANCH-WR-GEORGIA
3-76) TREYDAN STUKES-DB-ARIZONA
3-85) GRACEN HALTON-DL-OKLAHOMA
4-121) DREW ALLAR-QB-PENN ST
4-135) TRAVIS BURKE-OT-MEMPHIS
5-161) DESHON SINGLETON-S-NEBRASKA
6-216) MIKAIL KAMARA-EDGE-INDIANA
7-224) DAE'QUAN WRIGHT-TE-MISSISSIPPI
7-230) JOSH CAMERON-WR-BAYLOR
7-237) AHMARI HARVEY-CB-GEORGIA TECH

Oklahoma

Atlanta smartly traded back to get an extra pick, they don't have many. With James Pearce facing some, you know, prison time, they need to get some insurance early. There are several edge rushers available in this range and Atlanta elects to go with Thomas here.

2-54) R MASON THOMAS-EDGE-OKLAHOMA
3-77) DAVISON IGBINOSUN-CB-OHIO ST
4-114) ANTONIO WILLIAMS-WR-CLEMSON
4-122) DREW SHELTON-OT-PENN ST
6-215) BRANDON CLEVELAND-DL-NC ST
7-231) JAM MILLER-HB-ALABAMA

Texas A&M

The Chargers O-line was a mess with injuries last year. Getting a starting guard in Bisontis at this spot will help their overall depth next year.

1-22) KELDRIC FAULK-EDGE-AUBURN
2-55) CHASE BISONTIS-G-TEXAS AM
3-86) JULIAN NEAL-CB-ARKANSAS
4-123) JC DAVIS-OT-ILLINOIS
6-204) NATE BOERKIRCHER-TE-TEXAS AM

Illinois

Cleveland traded back and now takes Jacas to play opposite Myles Garrett. The Browns tried to sign AJ Epenosa as a free agent this offseason, but the deal fell through so they are still looking for someone there.

1-6) JERMOD MCCOY-CB-TENNESSEE
1-24) MONROE FREELING-OT-GEORGIA
2-56) GABE JACAS-DE-ILLINOIS
3-70) ELIJAH SARRATT-WR-INDIANA
3-81) BUD CLARK-S-TCU
4-107) MICHAEL TRIGG-TE-BAYLOR
5-146) ANTHONY LUCAS-DE-USC
5-149) KALEB ELARMS ORR-LB-TCU
6-206) J MICHAEL STURDIVANT-WR-FLORIDA
7-248) MICAH MORRIS-G-GEORGIA

Alabama

Ben Johnson sees Bernard as a similar type of WR that he had in Detroit with Jameson Williams. He will know how to scheme some plays to get the ball in a playmaker like Bernard's hands.

Georgia

New England trades up to get their TE of the future in Delp. There are a few other teams sniffing around him in this area, so the Patriots need to give up picks #63 & #131 to get him.

1-31) BLAKE MILLER-OT-CLEMSON
2-58) OSCAR DELP-TE-GEORGIA
3-95) ROMELLO HEIGHT-EDGE-TEXAS TECH
4-125) RAYSHAUN BENNY-DL-MICHIGAN
5-171) COLE PAYTON-QB-NORTH DAKOTA ST
6-191) THADDEUS DIXON-CB-NC ST
6-198) KAELON BLACK-HB-INDIANA
6-202) JIMMY ROLDER-LB-MICHIGAN
6-212) MATT GULBIN-C-MICHIGAN ST
7-247) VINCENT ANTHONY-EDGE-DUKE

Michigan

Houston already has 2 exceptional edge rushers but not much depth behind them. Moore is someone they can rotate in to help keep everyone fresh and effective.

1-28) MAX IHEANASCHOR-OT-ARIZONA ST
2-38) KAYDEN MCDONALD-NT-OHIO ST
2-59) DERRICK MOORE-DE-MICHIGAN
3-69) CONNOR LEW-C-AUBURN
4-106) WILL LEE-CB-TEXAS AM
5-141) ELI RARIDON-TE-NOTRE DAME
5-167) JADEN DUGGAN-LB-LOUISIANA
7-243) MICHAEL HELDMAN-DE-C MICHIGAN

Pittsburgh

Louis is an odd prospect. He's too undersized to play LB in base but he has skills and will find the field as a WLB/SS/big nickel hybrid for the Bears.

1-29) ZION YOUNG-DE-MISSOURI
2-57) GERMIE BERNARD-WR-ALABAMA
2-60) KYLE LOUIS-LB/S-PITTSBURGH
3-89) TREY ZUHN-C/G-TEXAS AM
4-109) CHARLES DEMMINGS-CB-STEPHEN F ASTN
4-129) MATTHEW HIBNER-TE-SMU
7-239) COLBIE YOUNG-WR-GEORGIA
7-241) ROBERT HENRY-HB-UTSA

LSU

The son of a former NFL QB, Nussmeier was playing hurt all last year and his stock dropped as a result of his poor play. Coach McVay needs to invest in a future without Matt Stafford and if you can find that at the end of rd 2, do it.

1-13) MAKAI LEMON-WR-USC
2-61) GARRETT NUSSMEIER-QB-LSU
3-93) DAYLEN EVERETTE-CB-GEORGIA
6-207) TAUREAN YORK-LB-TEXAS AM
7-232) KEAGAN TROST-OT/G-MISSOURI
7-251) REGGIE VIRGIL-WR-TEXAS TECH
7-252) NYJALIK KELLY-EDGE-UCF

AJ Hulcey-S-LSU. And here's a pick for Denver. But go figure it's not in this database! The Broncos are always thinking 2-3 years ahead. Even though they have some very good Safeties already, Hulcey is taken with an eye on the future.

2-62) AJ HULCEY-S-LSU
4-108) AUSTIN BARBER-OT-FLORIDA
4-111) KEYRON CRAWFORD-EDGE-AUBURN
5-170) DALLEN BENTLEY-TE-UTAH
7-246) CYRUS ALLEN-WR-CINCINNATI
7-256) BEAU STEPHENS-G-IOWA
7-257) ELI HEIDENREICH-HB-NAVY

Tennessee

The 49ers need to consider the future here as well. Signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk will help this year but Brazzell is a guy that can team with Ricky Pearson for years to come.

1-27) CALEB LOMU-OT-UTAH
2-63) CHRIS BRAZZELL-WR-TENNESSEE
4-127) DEVIN MOORE-CB-FLORIDA
4-131) JALEN FARMER-G-KENTUCKY
4-133) DEMONTE CAPEHART-NT-CLEMSON
4-138) CADEN CURRY-EDGE-OHIO ST
4-139) SETH MCGOWAN-HB-KENTUCKY

Iowa State

Seattle, needing more picks, trades back acquiring picks #78 & #115 in the process from Baltimore. The Ravens move up to snag "Big Citrus". Nnamdi Madubuike is coming off a major injury and they need to consider alternative options in case he is unable to play again.

1-14) SPENCER FANO-OT/G-UTAH
2-45) ELI STOWERS-TE-VANDERBILT
2-64) DOMONIQUE ORANGE-NT-IOWA ST
5-154) MICHAEL TAAFFE-S-TEXAS
5-162) JAGER BURTON-C-KENTUCKY
5-174) DEMOND CLAIBORNE-HB-WAKE FOREST
6-211) BRETT THORSON-P-GEORGIA
7-250) LOGAN FANO-EDGE-UTAH
7-253) ERIC MCCALISTER-WR-TCU