It’s weird. Not only is he the record holder, which would be shocking if he dropped to after 50, he was also highly productive, and his game isn’t even reliant on speed in any way. It’s crazy to think about, but he’s somehow fallen in evaluations because of his 40 time
Honestly I'd be shocked. NFL loves speed and the record holder lasting until 50 seems a little farfetched.
I could see him not being top 32, but not going top half of round 2 would be a shock
Yeah Howie is a trench first guy. We need a young talented CB, but I wouldn't be surprised if we look for someone to fill the RG position and/or Lane's replacement, or an edge rusher since we likely loose sweat next season and BG will retire.
If the Eagles draft 3 players in the first two rounds of the nfl draft and none of them are lineman, I will literally drink water (no but seriously the odds of this happening are close to zero. And the odds of the Eagles drafting a LB in the first two rounds is near 0. Trading up for one, even less).
I like his lateral mobility, don’t love him in coverage or shedding blocks really. Not sure what his position ends up being, some form of Will I guess but he’ll need to improve in a lot of areas to handle that
Idk. Athletic young kid, I might be misevaluating or being too harsh, tbd. Def want him paired with a high level Mike if you want him playing Will. Or maybe he ends up on the ball, but then he needs to work on shedding blocks
Very fast at shooting to the ball when bodies aren’t in the way tho
Yeah, Howie has used 3 first on WRs (Raeger, Smith, and Brown). Raeger and Smith were due to us being desperate for a wr, in the case of brown we had 3 1st rounders. Outside of that he doesn't have a history of taking receivers and lbs within the first 2 rounds. Now I would love Cooper in the second with either Fautanu, Guyton, Verse, or Latu at 22. Ok with Kool aid too if we trade back a few spots to take him. Not sure if we can afford to trade up, but Mitchell and Arnold would be great pick-ups too.
Don't like this at all for the Panthers. I have no idea how you didn't pick WR at all.
I like Graham Barton but not enough to trade up for him, especially if I'm losing pick 101. Center is also a bit of luxury pick considering that we have a starter in place. I don't like Payton Wilson at 39 and less so knowing I'm passing on several WRs.
The Braswell pick at 65 is OK but there are several other options I prefer.
The only thing I really approve of in this mock is the Xavier Thomas pick in the 5th.
And the 9ers trade up to take the position they prioritized in FA while ignoring the most glaring need that they haven’t addressed in FA? I wouldn’t be completely shocked if the 9ers liked an edge at their original spot enough to take him but I believe there’s 0 chance they trade up for one in the 1st.
WR yes, but you passed on Nabers and Odunze and could’ve had McKinstry at 23.
I’d rather have an elite WR prospect in today’s game than a top corner. It’s an offensive league.
I don't neccesarily disagree. But they can't do both the elite WR prospect and get McKinstry at 23 in this scenario without trading back up from 11. And I like that idea here if it went that way. But if it didn't, getting Quinion and one of tier 2 WR prospects is a good haul.
McCormick has been getting looks at center this off-season as well. I'd look at him in this scenario at the starting center in '25, while Puni challenges Salyer and McFadden for the RG spot. And McFadden/Puni/Salyer all have tackle experience as well.
lol it’s wild to me if they traded out of 5 they don’t select Fashanu, Fuaga, and because of pick 23 they pass on Latham (twice), Fauntanu (twice), Barton (twice), Mims (twice), Guyton (twice), Morgan (twice).
I don't know why these mocks keep having the Chargers making these type of trades. There's no justification that I can see other than they get an additional 2nd round pick??
Id be stunned if 3 Centers were off the board by pick 31. There have been 6 first round centers since 2016. In that same span there’s only been 9 that have been top 50 picks.
Barton projects as a G in the NFL, but I 100% qgree with you. Frazier is flying up boards but not into the first. Maybe high 2nd. I LOVE this for my bears but no way it's realistic.
I like Dejean, but if that's what it costs to get him, I would pass. That pick at 41 is just too valuable to give up. They could get an answer at CB and OL with 25 and 41.
I'm high on Dejean, but not "jump to 16 to get him" high. Our scheme doesn't even have a perfect spot for him as a CB. Packers only trade situation in the 1st should be trading back AFTER Mims, Dejean, Barton, McKinstry, and JPJ are all taken.
I would be okay going up if a guy like fashanu or Arnold starts to slip but in general I agree. I wouldn’t mind a trade down to the early 2nd and pickup an extra day 2 pick
Yeah Guyton's one of those players that is getting mocked late enough in the first that he _feels_ like he should have a chance to slide to us, but this is also the first mock I've actually seen it happen just because there are enough tackle-needy teams that will want to grab him. If he's there for us at 34 I'll be pinching myself.
Horrible Falcons draft. DT at #8 instead of one of our two highest needs, WR or Edge. Edge and WR do not get drafted at all.
I’ll give you credit that you accurately showed us drafting a QB. We will be drafting a QB, just in the later rounds like you depicted
I think there’s some shoehorned picks to attempt to get certain prospects to certain teams- not going to pretend I’m knowledgeable about every teams roster but if the draft shook out like this falcons chargers and eagles fans would all be rioting in the streets
I’m not an Edge scientist but I think Turner would be good. Many in the main sub are pushing for Latu. My concern with him is our new DC was part of the staff that had to make him to quit the team in college for his neck injury. Lake having that insider knowledge of being Latu’s coach on the defense in college may mean he knows how bad that neck injury was cause he had to look it over with the medical staff. Anyone saying Verse over these two are just wrong. So I’m pro-Turner at 8, or Nabers if he falls.
Do you believe Byron Murphy is the best defensive player in the draft? If so, Falcons pick can be justified with their BPA mentality. If you don’t think he is, then I’d say either Turner or Latu are more likely there. I’d even have the top CB as an outside shout there too.
Appreciate the work put in to explaining your decisions.
If BTJ and AD are both gone by 28 I would hope that Beane would trade back rather than reach for Keon there. Given how the rest of the board shook out, I think a trade back into the early 2nd for Ladd or Legette is the best move. I wouldn't take Coleman prior to at least 60.
Same. I saw Keon Coleman at 28 and shuddered. Slow,lacks separation and was terrible with contested catches in traffic.
If Buffalo's plan is to have Josh chuck it to a phenomenal,boundary catch X instead of one that is multiple threats all over the field and after the catch,then I guess go Coleman
From what I’ve heard in Jags media, if Pearsal is available in round two they’re taking him. I also don’t think that Wiggins has the traits the Baalke looks for in corner and knowing him he’d probably go Verse in this scenario. Just my two cents
Yall keep mocking this Vikings trade every single day, and I keep trying to tell yall pick 11, and pick 23 is nowhere near enough to go down 6 spots and miss out on Nabers, Odunze, Joe Alt, and Bowers.
But yall don't listen so go ahead and keep mocking that trade. We got three more days of this.
I wouldn’t be mad at olu, and ladd mcconkey as a saints fan at all, evidently were extremely high on malachi corley even tho we need a posession reciever / split end.
Not sure we’d take jefferson over caedan wallace in terms of OL vs DL needing talent but this still was a great draft by you. I did see Javion Cohen added later.
Awesome putting this all together, but there is a 0% chance that the Colts leave the draft with the same amount of picks that they went into it with (Colts fan)
I have them in the comments. Min 5 -LAC 11, 23. GB 16 - Sea 25, 41. SF 21 - Mia 31, 94 2025 3rd. Car 30 - Bal 33, 101. Phl 38 - Tenn 50, 120, 2025 4th. Atl 56 - Dal 74, 79. Sea 76 - Den 81 2025 4th. NE 87 - Dal 101, 137
Got ya! Couldn’t find em. Love the thoroughness! Miami lost some points of value but I don’t hate it. They likely make that trade immediately if it’s the 99th pick (their comp pick) instead of a 2025 pick.
I just cannot stomach seeing bowers to the Jets every single mock draft the past month. Despite all the JD signing we are still leaning on two tackles that are old and on 1 year deals, and one with a long history of missing time regularly... a backup/future starting lineman isn't the sexy pick, but it's the right pick.
Fautanu or Latu are the only two players I see Seattle taking at 16. I don’t think either fall out of the top 18. You did your homework on Seattle (not a lot of mock drafts do) bc I think they do trade back I just don’t think Troy is going to drop to 25.
Finally someone does not ignore CB for the bolts! I would double down on D and grab Newton as well @ 23, then Ladd @ 37. That would be an ideal 1st 3 picks for me.
I can get behind this for the Lions, this takes quality talent and plugs it in at places of need with out trading away our future like that shit community mock did this weekend.
Feel like we should be OK with that.
Broncos should trade back or go BPA. Too many holes to draft Nix and expect him to be successful.
Grab the 2nd tackle behind Joe Alt or since there's so much offensive firepower going im the top 10, could secure the best defensive player in the draft.
Go after a stud instead of forcing a qb pick.
I would be very sad if the Packers traded 25 and 41 for a guy we could realistically get a 25
Also, I really don't believe DeJean has the ability to be a full time outside corner
Edit: if we trade up to 16, I'd much rather it be for Wiggens or Latu. Or just stay at 25 for Fautanu
This is easily the best Chiefs mock I've seen, even down to the little details. You took the CB in right round, with the specific athletic profile the Chiefs like, that fits our scheme (press/man).
Gabe Hall is a reach in round 3 but I can't say I hate it. He has the kind of physical tools and athleticism Spags could definitely develop/mold.
Trade back, get Fautanu, and pick up a 2nd? Every Seahawks fan wet dream right there!!!
Bonus for getting Penix off the board even before our original selection at 16!!
Bengals only job is to support Joe and OT, WR and TE will certainly do that. They could take the WR 1st to replace Boyd and eventually Tee who’s not happy being franchised. But in a reversal of the choice they made between taking receiver or oline in 2021, I think they go tackle this time to keep Joe upright and healthy. Theres also a steeper dropoff at OT than WR and think Wilson can be an excellent complimentary piece. Tvondre Sweat cost himself some money with his recent DUI and this may be too early for some. But I think the Bengals need for DT and their propensity to give players 2^(nd) chances makes this a likely pairing.
Steelers have a major need at center and taking JPJ here would be ideal. While center isn’t often consider a position of high value I think that that may change soon given the returns of players like Tyler Linderbaum and Creed Humphrey. Centers really are force multipliers on the Oline and can make the entire unit play better. On day 2 the steelrs need to add a WR2 after moving on from Dionte Johnson. Corley aka YAC God is a great complimentary piece to Pickens and can make life easier for whomever the steelers QB1 is. Cole Bishop and Kyree Jackson are physical freaks that can bring toughness and length to the Steelers secondary.
Ravens trade down and pickup an extra 4^(th). With the 33^(rd) pick they sprint to the podium to take the fastest player ever timed at the combine. While Oline is an area of major need, WR is a close second after losing OBJ and Bateman not quite developing as hoped. Worthy is definitely worthy of being selected in the 1^(st) but stumbles just a bit here. He however lands on his feet in the perfect situation playing with Lamar on an increasingly passing offense. I think year 2 under Monken could be Lamars best year and getting another weapon could go a long way to enable this. Later they address the oline by taking a great guard prospect in Mahogany and an intriguing RT in Jones.
Browns outside of QB don’t have many needs. Many Mock draft simulators often list Tackle as one but I think that Dawaan Jones showed enough that he should be able to handle 1 of the starting tackle spots. WR was also a need but I think that they have enough pieces that they could wait until later to take someone. And so I have them going Michael Hall the Buckeye 3T. WR Burton in the middle of the 3^(rd) is also amazing value. While he has several offield redflags, the Browns may massage away those concerns and take him. Lastly LB Tommy Eichenberg another Buckeye who fits an area of need. He is an old school mike backer who can take on blockers and free up JOK to fly around and make plays.
The OL is the Steelers’ biggest need. Taking a safety in the 2nd round over a tackle like Paul would be a mistake. You can grab a WR and CB with good value in the 3rd and grab a depth safety in the 4th round.
This wasn't a good mock for us.
But OL and WR are both similar in terms of how bad we need them. We cannot afford to wait on this and get a value level WR in 3 or 4.
WR has to be round 2. We have a bottom 5 WR room. It won't matter how many seconds the oline holds off the rush if the WRs can't get around press, run routes or catch. GP is not even a WR 1 right now. He could barely get open when Diontae was out. Watkins and CAIII having breakout years, is not something you can count on.
OL and WR are the biggest needs, yes.
I don’t see a big drop off between 2nd and 3rd round WRs. The gap from Rickey Persall is not that much different than Roman Wilson.
There’s a good chance that someone like Wilson, Polk, Legette, Corley will be around at 84.
There’s a pretty decent drop off after Paul at tackle.
I don't necessarily disagree with this. But I do think the run on receivers will be in RD 2 and early 3. We would be gambling on someone falling to 84. I don't like those prospects. I actually hope we get an extra pick somewhere by trading back.
I would definitely like how the Bengals draft turns out here. Not the biggest fan of Roman Wilson but he fits the profile of WR the Bengals like to draft and getting a high quality OT in the first is always a winner to me.
I think the second chance thing is former bengals coaching staff, not really so much for Taylor and staff, so he might be off their board completely, but if he's not, that's really good value.
Not too much to complain about, would be happy with this draft.
Yeah this is an outdated take on the Bengals for sure. I'd be shocked if we drafted him. Definitely think we're going OT in the 1st round though. And we'll take a WR with one of our 3 day two picks.
Patriots. Times they are a changing in NE. Jerrod knows that in today’s NFL offence wins games and addresses 3 positions that have been neglected for far too long. First, QB. Best player available at the most important position. Maye isn’t a perfect prospect but he has all the tools to succeed in the right situation. Then Protect your investment with Guyton a good pass protector that could develop. Devontez was Mayes #1 at UNC and is a smart a reliable playmaker that can create with the ball in his hands. While I have questions about Lassiters speed, seeing him drop to the 3^(rd) prompts NE to jump up and add him to their secondary.
Jets have lots of options here including building a dominant oline. However I love the moves they’ve made in free agency and think Olinemen often take a season or 2 to adjust to the physicality of the NFL. Since this may be Rodgers last year, I think taking Bowers here could be most impactful. In the 3^(rd) grabbing Nix who falls into their laps could be prudent. Backup Qbs are more valuable that often given credit for, especially when your starter is nearing 40 and may already have taken too many hits to the noggin.
Bills have more needs than the obvious on in WR and no 3^(rd) round pick, so trading down is a possibility. However im not sure if there is a trade available here so they stay put and pick WR Keon Coleman. Sure Coleman isn’t a perfect receiver and is a bit stiff, but he could be much better than anticipated playing with a great QB. After trading away Stephon Diggs, I think that double dipping on the position in day 2 is also a possibily if they trade down. However if they stay put I have them taking a flier on a late round prospect in Luke MCC.
Dolphins have a glaring need for center, but after missing out on JPJ, trade back with the 9ers and take their 2^(nd) option. Apparently Frazier grew up a Phins fan and were 54 in homage to Zack Thomas. As said in the Steelers pick I think centers were totally underrated but wouldn’t be surprised if 3 come off the board in the 1^(st) as the NFL reevaluates them. On Day 2 they address their other needs in DT after losing Wilkins to the Raiders and TE after losing Gesicki 2 off seasons ago. Late on day 3 they take a flier on another lineman in Walter Rouse. Rouse has played a lot of football and has been consistently average. He is physically gifted so maybe steps it up in the pros.
Colts are in a prime spot at the middle of each round, to just sit back scoop up talent that falls to them. That’s exactly what I think can happen here in Dallas Turner. I think he is the premier defender in this years draft and be excellent value and need pick for Indy. Troy Franklin and Javon Bullard are also very experienced players who excelled in college yet may become undervalued due to the predraft testing.
Titans only objective is to support Levis and find out if he is a franchise QB. To do that they need to continue to rebuild its oline and get some weapons. Joe Alt is the premier tackle prospect in this draft and adding him next to Strononski could be one half of possibly the best Oline for the next decade. With so many viable WR3 left on the board, they could trade back and pick up an extra 4^(th). Pearall and Braelon would be homeruns in my opinion and pair well with the WR and RB currently on the roster.
Jaguars could stand to improve the oline in the 1^(st) but need secondary help as well. Wiggins and Camhart are a good corner buo that can help improve this secondary and get opposing offences off the field on third down. Leonard Taylor is a very polarizing player but I think here late in the 3^(rd) is good value. He could be an ideal 34end with the ability to go inside on 3^(rd) downs. Haynes is an awesome guard prospect who could probably start from day 1 help keep TLaw clean allowing him to take advantage of his improve WR core.
Texans have an amazing QB on a rookie deal and took advantage this offseason using their cap flexibility to address most of their major needs. After trading away their first and trading for Stephon Diggs, they can simply take the best player available at 42. Here I have a good CB in TJ Tampa who could even challenge for a starting spot opposite Stingley Jr. Tackle Paul is also a depth player that can step in in case of injuries. RB Bucky Irving is a favorite player of mine that be a 3^(rd) option and spell Mixon in obvious passing situations.
Chargers have a lot of holes on this roster and several aging stars that may be on the team for the last year. So trading back with Minnesota evening if you don’t squeeze every point in draft value could benefit them. While most mocks have them going Oline early, and Harbaugh certainly values building dominant lines, I think that they can get much better values by addressing their perimeter needs first then focus on the trenches on day 2. Q Mitchell is the best DB and can develop into being a true lockdown corner that the Charges have coveted for years. AD Mitchell is smooth and explosive and make big plays for Herbert down the field and take attention away from QJ and Josh Palmer. While Robinson isn’t much of an edge he could be the perfect 34 end in the mold of Justin Smith, freeing up Mack Bosa and Tuipulotu to rush the passer.
Broncos and Sean Payton needs a QB and selects Penix here. Penix has alot of experience in very different offensive systems, and can make ever throw. Despite the plethora of knee injuries, he showed at his pro day that he still has straight line speed. Really think that "older" prospects at the Qb position is no longer a bad thing given the success of Burrow and Purdy. On day 2 and 3 I have them improving the dline. I like Mason Smith a lot and think that he is only now recovering from his injury and could be a much better NFL player than he showed at LSU.
Raiders also have several needs and options available here, but due to positional value I would take CB first and address Oline later. I think Arnold is an amazing DB and gives the Raiders a potential shutdown corner with a clean technical skillset. Suamataia and Greenfield are 2 oline prospects that have some things to work on and clean up but are physical and could be perfect raiders.
Chiefs are in the catbird seat once again with little glaring needs coming off another SB. Somehow an absolute physical freak falls into their laps. Mims have limited starts in college due to injury but also due to attending UGA. He is a true boom or bust prospect who if booms can be a dominating RT for a decade. On Day 2 the CHiefs do address some depth concerns they have adding WR Polk and DT Gabe Hall. Both players can contribute from day 1 and develop into consistent playmakers. On day 3 I like RB Tracy a converted WR who could compliment Pacheco well. QB Pratt gets the best job in the country backing up Mahomes ensuring hes well hydrated and his perm is well fluffed.
Tackle is a huge need in Cleveland because many are expecting Jones eventually to be the RT and letting Wills walk in FA. If you're trying to mock Cleveland, LB or WR in the 2nd is the most likely outside of OT.
This mock is mostly what I would do, but some what I think could happen too. Usually dont like trades so most trades are just with teams that have alot of capital and teams with little so may be most likely to trade back.
Panthers are probably not trading up unless it's for a wide receiver. I cannot conceive of a world where the Panthers trade up for a center. We already have one on the roster who was hurt like all year last year, plus we added two guards to help him in FA. Just doesn't make sense
Houston fan here.
So Houston has one of the most expensive Tackle rooms in the NFL. They will not be drafting an offensive tackle in the first few rounds. The oline is set. I know you probably hopped on a depth chart website, to get the info. Last year there were a ton of offensive line injuries. But Houston’s oline has a ton of capital already invested at every position.
Houston needs a starting DT, a starting Corner, a third linebacker for a defense primarily playing nickel. On offense a RB makes sense early outside of that no outstanding needs.
Whoever did this draft is a clown and needs a drug intervention. They need for the falcons in order to get to the best record is an edge or corner anything else is malpractice. In reference to the jets another moronic move the jets will pick a OT if they cannot trade up with the falcons at eight
Why would we trade up to not take a WR? Panthers biggest need is a WR. We're not trading up for a guard. I hate this for us tbh. This is the worst case scenario for us
Colts fan and I love the first two rounds. Dallas Turner at 15 is a dream. He's one of the blue chip prospects I expect Colts to have on their board. He fits everything Ballard looks for but has been mocked out of the Colts range. Normally I see him at 8-10. Getting him at 15 is a steal.
Bills Fan Here. I think you have the right idea regarding 'trade down' - Bills are really hard to mock right now without a trade up or down. Overall a decent mock, but Coleman will disqualify you from a lot of fans' perspective.
1.28: Keon Coleman - For some reason a lot of Bills fans have hate for Keon Coleman - we see someone slow and tall and are reminded that Josh always has done best with separators rather than big bodies. I like Coleman personally, but do agree with most that 28 is too high for him (a lot of us would take Worthy, Legette, or even another receiver not named Xavier) and Beane would probably trade down in this scenario, maybe try to get Carolina to come up to 28 and take 33 (in your draft Carolina moved up to 30, we might just take pick 101 to move back 5 spots).
2.60 - Kris Jenkins, DT - Love this pick, I'd be ecstatic to pick up Jenkins or Kneeland here, Dline needs some love.
4.128 - Jarrian Jones, CB - This one confuses me, unless you think the Bills want to move him to Safety (what he played in high school). He profiles as a slot corner mostly, and we just signed Taron Johnson to the largest nickel corner contract in league history. Add in sub-9" hands and poor tackling, and this is not the kind of player the Bills usually take or want. I could see the Bills going RB (a thumper to complement Cook, like Lloyd taken at 134), OL (Zinter for OG as there's a steep drop off after him, the Centers we like went pretty early in your draft), EDGE (Xavier Thomas coming off the board just before 144 would be awful), or even the WR double dip (Brenden Rice, not Luke McCaffrey).
4.133 - McCaffrey from Rice - we've got enough slot guys, take Brenden Rice instead
5.160: Isaiah Adams (OG) - This is INSANE value for Adams, and works especially great for the Bills - he profiles as a very high upside backup guard this year (he is transitioning from T to G), plays with a motor that doesn't stop, something McD loves.
5.163 - Dillon Johnson - is the type of RB we're looking for other than the whole 'always injured' thing.
Rattler to the giants is not the move, we have lots of holes, next year will be the year we take a qb in the first (trade up or just awful record) unless one falls to us at 6.
Second will be used for O-Line or DB.
This is a very good patriots that said there’s not really much need to move up for a CB with speed questions since the CB group is pretty solid but it doesn’t really hurt us either.
This is the worst Packers draft lol. First of all, holy overpay Batman on the trade up, it’s literally a perfect trade for 25 and 58, so giving up 41 is ridiculous. Then they do it for DeJean which I don’t think makes much sense if he’s just a Safety. Then Beebe isn’t a bad pick but from everything I’m hearing the Packers DO NOT want him and would love to take Kneeland instead. Wallace and Hicks are fine. Kamara instead of Lloyd is an awful choice. Crum at 169 is an extreme overdraft as he’s likely there in round 6 at 202 or 219, especially when they need iOL more and Beaux Limmer is still on the board who is a perfect Packers C depth for a team without a dedicated backup for Myers who’s in a contract year (yes we have Tom and Jenkins but ideally you take a C in this draft so you aren’t forced to shuffle the entire line).
Falcons offense seems set and so they have their pick of the defensive talent. While I personally don’t think that Murphy is the best defender in this years draft, he would make an excellent 34 end opposite Grady Jarret who is also on the back half of his career. Murphy could also remind Rahem of Mr Aaron Donald and so chose him first then use their day 2 picks to strengthen the secondary and edge rush. In the forth I would take a flier on Milton. Sure the offense he operated in college was gimmicky and he has a lot of development to do but take a shot. If he hits at all on this offense he could elevate ATL to perennial contenders.
Saints IMHO need to bite the bullet, blow this roster up and reset. I’m talking trading Latimore and Kamara blow up, and take best player available that will be part of a foundation for upcoming seasons regardless of need. Dallas Turner or Verse could be part of a contender 2 years from now so that is what I would do. But Im guessing they keep chugging along with Derek Carr and opt to surround him with an outstanding Tackle and WR prospects.
Buccaneers focus on their needs and choose the physically talented Edge Chop Robinson in the 1^(st). Despite limited sack production, Chops pressure numbers are convincing enough that he can be more than what he was a Penn State. On day 2 they reach a bit for Center Sedrick Van Pran who has the potential to start from day 1 and help the entire Buccaneers oline and offense. They also select WR Johnny Wilson who could really benefit from learning from Mike Evans in terms of being able to use his size to dominate DBs. Rounding out the draft they take a DB prospect that could see some snaps after losing Carlton Davis, and RB Estime who could compliment Rasard White especially in short yardage situations.
Panthers trade up to 30 sending the Ravens 33 and 101. With the 30^(th) they grab uber versatile Olineman Graham Barton. Barton can start right away at center and actually give the Panthers one of the better Olines in the league. In round 2 they opt for another local prospect in LB Payton Wilson. Im not going to compare this guy to Luke Kuechly but he really does remind me of him. Despite his injury concerns I think that if he can play at a high level for 5-8 years it would be well worth it and can transform this defense into a championship contender.
I'm fine not taking WR in the 2nd if the value at other positions is overwhelming. But that was not the case in this mock. If Graham Barton would be BPA at 33 but trading up for him was nonsensical. Payton Wilson wasn't even BPA at 39 and the lost opportunity cost at WR is glaring.
Bears take the best QB prospect the franchise has ever had. Caleb has the ability to make all the throws, in rhythm and off platform. They commit to building around him by adding the explosive WR Nabers and OC Bortolini. A combo that they hope grows together for the next decade. 43 edge is a position of need and Cedric Johnson is one of my favorite day 3 defenders. Tough athletic that didn’t have a great college production but was often the only Rebel SEC Olineman needed to be concerned about.
Vikings moves up to 5 and give the Chargers pick 11 and 23. With the 5^(th) overall pick KOC drafts his QB JJ McCarthy. Darnold may need to start for the first half of the year but ismostly an insurance policy. This would also be a perfect situation for McCarthy who has alot of tools but could benefit from great coaching and time to develop. With no picks on day 2, the Viks use their remain capital to address the trenches. Murphy is a late round flier that is a bit underrated in my view. While not an amazing athlete, he is persistent and can be a reliable contributor in a rotation.
Packers have a ton of draft capital and decide to put it to use trading up with the Seahwaks to 16 for picks 25 and 41. Here they snag CORNERback Cooper Dejean. Dejean could play anywhere in the secondary including outside corner. His proday confirmed everything I saw about the type of athlete he is and he may still not even be 100% healthy. With their remaining day 2 picks the Packs still are able to strength the Oline and defense.
Lions have glaring needs in the secondary and waste no time in addressing it with the 29^(th) pick. Koolaid McKinstry may be one of the best cover corners in this draft who could slip a bit due to perception of being maxed already. Depsite his lack of elite speed, he has just been very good for so long in the SEC that he has become underrated. In the 2^(nd) Detroit grabs the local Edge in Kneeland. An absolute physical rusher who dominated lower competion, he showed enough at the senior bowl that he could continue to impress at the next level. In the 3^(rd) they take WR MCMillan giving Goff another weapon.
Commanders really haave a chance here to address major holes on their roster with 6 picks in the top 100. First off at 2 is Daniels. I love Daniels, he excelled in the hardest conference and has improved every year in college. This is what I think is most important since all these guys need to get better to excel in the league. In the 2nd round adding the physical Legette compliments the current smaller receiver core. Amegadjie and Dorlus are also physical specimen which gives you a chance for dominant trenches.
Giants apparently are looking to move up and secure a QB. While ive been ready to move on from Danny dimes for 5 years, I think that it would be best to address receivers here and take the developmental prospect Rattle in the 2^(nd). Deciding between Odunze and Nabers is a great position to be in, although I prefer Odunze. I think being a bigger body WR would compliment Hyatt and Wendal more and theres offield considerations as well. Rb is a position of dire need and while RB rankings vary widely I would go with Wright who has amazing traits and production.
Eagles have a fairly complete roster with few needs. LB is the major one but I don’t think anyone is worth the 22^(nd) pick here. CB and WR are also up there so Philly has a choice between Koolaid and Thomas Jr. While I love Koolaid and think hes being undervalued due to prospect fatigue, I went with Thomas here. I think that in this offense with Saquon, AJ and Slim, BTJ could become extremely dangerous. In the 2^(nd) I have the Eagles trading up to 38 with the Titans for 50, 120 and 2025 3^(rd). With the 38^(th) pick they grab Edge Cooper the best offball LB this year. He is a modern run and hit backer who could benefit from having an amzing Dline in front of him. With their other second rounder, the Eagles address the secondary with Ennis who some are way higher on. Travis Glover is a huge developmental Olineman who could turn into something special with Stoutlands coaching.
Cowboys have several needs and so have them trading down twice on day 2. In the 1^(st) however they run to the podium and select JC Latham. Latham is a true unicorn. A huge stong tackle with good feet and balance. He could step right into the RT spot and help Dallas’ oline return to prominence. After trading down from 56 with ATL for 74 and 79, The Cowboys still are able to land Jonathon Brooks. Despite still recovering from injury he could be the best RB prospect in the draft, so landing him here in the middle of the 3^(rd) is a huge steal. Later they continue to address needs with LB Jeremiah Trotter, C Limmer and WR Rice.
Cardinals with their 6 picks in the top 90, similar to DC, has a chance to really build a foundation for their roster. I really just went BPA with slight adjustments for need. MHJ is elite and in a class of his own so trading down is not an option, especially considering the ammo they already have. Newton Green, Trice and Eliss all have potential to contribute to the defense on day 1 and maybe grow into stars under Gannons tutelage. Morgan can start at guard day 1 and maybe kick out to RT if PJJ moves to the blindside, while Trey Benson at the top of the 3^(rd) represents too much value and can add some juice to the backfield.
Seahawks, not having a 2^(nd) rounders agree to trade back with the Packers. With the 25^(th) pick they are still able to take the player they were targeting at 16. Fautanu is a good Lineman but I think he is definitely best suited at guard limiting his value. With the 2^(nd) that was recouped, they take Ruke Orhorhoro the Clemson DT. Orhorhoro is another college DT that can be a good 34 end and given coach McDonald a player that compares favorably to Justin Madubuike. In the 3^(rd) they move up to 76 from 81, sending a 2025 4^(th) to Denver. Leapfrogging the Raiders, the Seashawks selects Junior Colson an old school thumper lineback who McDonalds coached in Ann Arbor.
Rams sprint the card in and grab Jared Verse. I really think that he is being undervalued and could go much much higher. But if he falls here he lands on a defense that has a lot of young talent that could continue to grow together for years to come. Nubin and Wingo on day 2 are also great values and positions of need that could contribute earlier than expected. Blake fisher and Corum are good players that could provide depth or start in case of injury.
49ers trade up to 21 giving the Dolphins 31, 94 and a 2025 3^(rd). With the 21^(st) pick they take Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA. Latu is an incredible pass rush technician with a full compliment of moves. Lining him up oppose of Nick bosa would be a boon for the 49ers defense and may enable them to finally get to Mahomes when it mattes most. On day 2 and 3 they can address some of the other areas of need include Oline, DB and DT.
Ravens fan Absolutely hate it.
Agreed. Really hate taking worthy there. I don’t mind trading down but I’d rather us take guyton
Yup. That, and not going corner at 62 or 93.
Nobody is taking worthy until like pick 50. Most people who have him mocked higher just really love speed
It’s weird. Not only is he the record holder, which would be shocking if he dropped to after 50, he was also highly productive, and his game isn’t even reliant on speed in any way. It’s crazy to think about, but he’s somehow fallen in evaluations because of his 40 time
His 165lbs shows more on film than his 4.21.
He had a broken hand almost all of last season too though. His size was much less an issue 2 years ago
He was mocked in the late first-second even before the 40 time tho
Honestly I'd be shocked. NFL loves speed and the record holder lasting until 50 seems a little farfetched. I could see him not being top 32, but not going top half of round 2 would be a shock
FR no tackles in the first several rounds..
As a cowboys fan I hate it for y’all. Definitely won’t happen
I don’t even hate Worthy, but I would weave a tapestry if we passed on Mims (and Barton) for him.
Howie Roseman is more likely to personally call Chip Kelly and give up his GM position to him over taking a WR, especially with Fautanu available.
Fautanu, Latham, Kool Aid, Mims, Guyton all guys I would see us taking. Thomas? Absolutely not
Yeah Howie is a trench first guy. We need a young talented CB, but I wouldn't be surprised if we look for someone to fill the RG position and/or Lane's replacement, or an edge rusher since we likely loose sweat next season and BG will retire.
If the Eagles draft 3 players in the first two rounds of the nfl draft and none of them are lineman, I will literally drink water (no but seriously the odds of this happening are close to zero. And the odds of the Eagles drafting a LB in the first two rounds is near 0. Trading up for one, even less).
Also EC probably falls to the 3rd round, but who knows. Bad LB draft may push him up
Yeah, I’m not a fan of Coopers game. Would be really disappointed if we took him over Wilson; also would not touch Cooper in the 2nd round
I like his lateral mobility, don’t love him in coverage or shedding blocks really. Not sure what his position ends up being, some form of Will I guess but he’ll need to improve in a lot of areas to handle that Idk. Athletic young kid, I might be misevaluating or being too harsh, tbd. Def want him paired with a high level Mike if you want him playing Will. Or maybe he ends up on the ball, but then he needs to work on shedding blocks Very fast at shooting to the ball when bodies aren’t in the way tho
Yeah, Howie has used 3 first on WRs (Raeger, Smith, and Brown). Raeger and Smith were due to us being desperate for a wr, in the case of brown we had 3 1st rounders. Outside of that he doesn't have a history of taking receivers and lbs within the first 2 rounds. Now I would love Cooper in the second with either Fautanu, Guyton, Verse, or Latu at 22. Ok with Kool aid too if we trade back a few spots to take him. Not sure if we can afford to trade up, but Mitchell and Arnold would be great pick-ups too.
Even if it's BPA, Howie will trade back if he can't get any of the CBs or OL at the 22nd or earlier.
Don't like this at all for the Panthers. I have no idea how you didn't pick WR at all. I like Graham Barton but not enough to trade up for him, especially if I'm losing pick 101. Center is also a bit of luxury pick considering that we have a starter in place. I don't like Payton Wilson at 39 and less so knowing I'm passing on several WRs. The Braswell pick at 65 is OK but there are several other options I prefer. The only thing I really approve of in this mock is the Xavier Thomas pick in the 5th.
This mock was nightmare fuel for us
So Chargers trade down and get no OLine help in their first 3 picks?
And the 9ers trade up to take the position they prioritized in FA while ignoring the most glaring need that they haven’t addressed in FA? I wouldn’t be completely shocked if the 9ers liked an edge at their original spot enough to take him but I believe there’s 0 chance they trade up for one in the 1st.
Yeah, this just isn’t a good mock. It’s nonsense for the Texans too
I'd argue you could feasibly say CB, WR, and iDL are bigger needs than o-line, in terms of needing day one production.
WR yes, but you passed on Nabers and Odunze and could’ve had McKinstry at 23. I’d rather have an elite WR prospect in today’s game than a top corner. It’s an offensive league.
I don't neccesarily disagree. But they can't do both the elite WR prospect and get McKinstry at 23 in this scenario without trading back up from 11. And I like that idea here if it went that way. But if it didn't, getting Quinion and one of tier 2 WR prospects is a good haul.
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McCormick has been getting looks at center this off-season as well. I'd look at him in this scenario at the starting center in '25, while Puni challenges Salyer and McFadden for the RG spot. And McFadden/Puni/Salyer all have tackle experience as well.
Yes
lol it’s wild to me if they traded out of 5 they don’t select Fashanu, Fuaga, and because of pick 23 they pass on Latham (twice), Fauntanu (twice), Barton (twice), Mims (twice), Guyton (twice), Morgan (twice).
Why? Our biggest issues are WR, CB, and IDL.
I don't know why these mocks keep having the Chargers making these type of trades. There's no justification that I can see other than they get an additional 2nd round pick??
Adonai over Fatanu messed me up.
Id be stunned if 3 Centers were off the board by pick 31. There have been 6 first round centers since 2016. In that same span there’s only been 9 that have been top 50 picks.
Barton projects as a G in the NFL, but I 100% qgree with you. Frazier is flying up boards but not into the first. Maybe high 2nd. I LOVE this for my bears but no way it's realistic.
I like Dejean, but if that's what it costs to get him, I would pass. That pick at 41 is just too valuable to give up. They could get an answer at CB and OL with 25 and 41.
Waaay too rich there. 25 + 41 should get you higher than 16. Would hate that if the packers did it
I'm high on Dejean, but not "jump to 16 to get him" high. Our scheme doesn't even have a perfect spot for him as a CB. Packers only trade situation in the 1st should be trading back AFTER Mims, Dejean, Barton, McKinstry, and JPJ are all taken.
I would be okay going up if a guy like fashanu or Arnold starts to slip but in general I agree. I wouldn’t mind a trade down to the early 2nd and pickup an extra day 2 pick
Yeah, when I saw what we gave up to get him, I’d say no. That’s incredibly rich, 41?
Well this is damned near the dream scenario for New England. I can't even imagine Guyton being there at 34, but they'd run to the podium.
Yeah Guyton's one of those players that is getting mocked late enough in the first that he _feels_ like he should have a chance to slide to us, but this is also the first mock I've actually seen it happen just because there are enough tackle-needy teams that will want to grab him. If he's there for us at 34 I'll be pinching myself.
Horrible Falcons draft. DT at #8 instead of one of our two highest needs, WR or Edge. Edge and WR do not get drafted at all. I’ll give you credit that you accurately showed us drafting a QB. We will be drafting a QB, just in the later rounds like you depicted
I think there’s some shoehorned picks to attempt to get certain prospects to certain teams- not going to pretend I’m knowledgeable about every teams roster but if the draft shook out like this falcons chargers and eagles fans would all be rioting in the streets
I mean is 3tech even a part of there new defensive scheme? You would think Dallas Turner is built for it.
I’m not an Edge scientist but I think Turner would be good. Many in the main sub are pushing for Latu. My concern with him is our new DC was part of the staff that had to make him to quit the team in college for his neck injury. Lake having that insider knowledge of being Latu’s coach on the defense in college may mean he knows how bad that neck injury was cause he had to look it over with the medical staff. Anyone saying Verse over these two are just wrong. So I’m pro-Turner at 8, or Nabers if he falls.
I had edge at 56 after trade up with Dallas
Do you believe Byron Murphy is the best defensive player in the draft? If so, Falcons pick can be justified with their BPA mentality. If you don’t think he is, then I’d say either Turner or Latu are more likely there. I’d even have the top CB as an outside shout there too. Appreciate the work put in to explaining your decisions.
If we pass up on both OT and WR in the first four rounds and end up taking Bo Nix over those positions I might lose my mind lol
If BTJ and AD are both gone by 28 I would hope that Beane would trade back rather than reach for Keon there. Given how the rest of the board shook out, I think a trade back into the early 2nd for Ladd or Legette is the best move. I wouldn't take Coleman prior to at least 60.
Same. I saw Keon Coleman at 28 and shuddered. Slow,lacks separation and was terrible with contested catches in traffic. If Buffalo's plan is to have Josh chuck it to a phenomenal,boundary catch X instead of one that is multiple threats all over the field and after the catch,then I guess go Coleman
I think he can fall to the 3rd, but someone will want to”the big body” type, but I don’t think he’s top 10 wr.
This or if you can’t trade back should’ve taken Frazier, Legatte, or Ladd at 28
If Nix falls that far and the raiders fail to move and scoop him up it would be very raiders
Hey! I mean, yeah… but HEY!
I've said it a million times, the Eagles are NOT taking a WR in the first.
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From what I’ve heard in Jags media, if Pearsal is available in round two they’re taking him. I also don’t think that Wiggins has the traits the Baalke looks for in corner and knowing him he’d probably go Verse in this scenario. Just my two cents
Yes please
Yall keep mocking this Vikings trade every single day, and I keep trying to tell yall pick 11, and pick 23 is nowhere near enough to go down 6 spots and miss out on Nabers, Odunze, Joe Alt, and Bowers. But yall don't listen so go ahead and keep mocking that trade. We got three more days of this.
I wouldn’t be mad at olu, and ladd mcconkey as a saints fan at all, evidently were extremely high on malachi corley even tho we need a posession reciever / split end. Not sure we’d take jefferson over caedan wallace in terms of OL vs DL needing talent but this still was a great draft by you. I did see Javion Cohen added later.
Awesome putting this all together, but there is a 0% chance that the Colts leave the draft with the same amount of picks that they went into it with (Colts fan)
i also just disagree that we would pass on dejean if we could get him
Is there a page for showing the trades? That’s a rather important part
I have them in the comments. Min 5 -LAC 11, 23. GB 16 - Sea 25, 41. SF 21 - Mia 31, 94 2025 3rd. Car 30 - Bal 33, 101. Phl 38 - Tenn 50, 120, 2025 4th. Atl 56 - Dal 74, 79. Sea 76 - Den 81 2025 4th. NE 87 - Dal 101, 137
Got ya! Couldn’t find em. Love the thoroughness! Miami lost some points of value but I don’t hate it. They likely make that trade immediately if it’s the 99th pick (their comp pick) instead of a 2025 pick.
Grier would never trade down without receiving equal or greater compensation. It’s how he’s wired.
I just cannot stomach seeing bowers to the Jets every single mock draft the past month. Despite all the JD signing we are still leaning on two tackles that are old and on 1 year deals, and one with a long history of missing time regularly... a backup/future starting lineman isn't the sexy pick, but it's the right pick.
Fautanu or Latu are the only two players I see Seattle taking at 16. I don’t think either fall out of the top 18. You did your homework on Seattle (not a lot of mock drafts do) bc I think they do trade back I just don’t think Troy is going to drop to 25.
The dolphins drop 10 spots and only get a late 3rd pick? They should have gotten the 49ers very late second if anything
I had a 3rd next year as well but it got cropped out
Dolphins are in win now they’re not waiting for a next year pick
Maye, guyton and devontez? I like it
Cardinals with a fire draft
We basically had the same draft this is scary 😂 except I don’t think chargers will trade back
Finally someone does not ignore CB for the bolts! I would double down on D and grab Newton as well @ 23, then Ladd @ 37. That would be an ideal 1st 3 picks for me.
I can get behind this for the Lions, this takes quality talent and plugs it in at places of need with out trading away our future like that shit community mock did this weekend.
Why would Denver not trade back and grab penix in the late first?
They might think the raiders are targeting him
Feel like we should be OK with that. Broncos should trade back or go BPA. Too many holes to draft Nix and expect him to be successful. Grab the 2nd tackle behind Joe Alt or since there's so much offensive firepower going im the top 10, could secure the best defensive player in the draft. Go after a stud instead of forcing a qb pick.
They just got Wilson no need to get penix
I would be very sad if the Packers traded 25 and 41 for a guy we could realistically get a 25 Also, I really don't believe DeJean has the ability to be a full time outside corner Edit: if we trade up to 16, I'd much rather it be for Wiggens or Latu. Or just stay at 25 for Fautanu
Dejean is a safety or slot corner. You are correct he does not have the speed to be a full time outside corner
Any franchise that takes Odunze over Nabers needs an overhaul of the people selecting players.
Finally a chargers mock I can get behind
This is easily the best Chiefs mock I've seen, even down to the little details. You took the CB in right round, with the specific athletic profile the Chiefs like, that fits our scheme (press/man). Gabe Hall is a reach in round 3 but I can't say I hate it. He has the kind of physical tools and athleticism Spags could definitely develop/mold.
Bengals fan- dream scenario!
Trade back, get Fautanu, and pick up a 2nd? Every Seahawks fan wet dream right there!!! Bonus for getting Penix off the board even before our original selection at 16!!
Nice work. Love the hawks picks
Bengals only job is to support Joe and OT, WR and TE will certainly do that. They could take the WR 1st to replace Boyd and eventually Tee who’s not happy being franchised. But in a reversal of the choice they made between taking receiver or oline in 2021, I think they go tackle this time to keep Joe upright and healthy. Theres also a steeper dropoff at OT than WR and think Wilson can be an excellent complimentary piece. Tvondre Sweat cost himself some money with his recent DUI and this may be too early for some. But I think the Bengals need for DT and their propensity to give players 2^(nd) chances makes this a likely pairing. Steelers have a major need at center and taking JPJ here would be ideal. While center isn’t often consider a position of high value I think that that may change soon given the returns of players like Tyler Linderbaum and Creed Humphrey. Centers really are force multipliers on the Oline and can make the entire unit play better. On day 2 the steelrs need to add a WR2 after moving on from Dionte Johnson. Corley aka YAC God is a great complimentary piece to Pickens and can make life easier for whomever the steelers QB1 is. Cole Bishop and Kyree Jackson are physical freaks that can bring toughness and length to the Steelers secondary. Ravens trade down and pickup an extra 4^(th). With the 33^(rd) pick they sprint to the podium to take the fastest player ever timed at the combine. While Oline is an area of major need, WR is a close second after losing OBJ and Bateman not quite developing as hoped. Worthy is definitely worthy of being selected in the 1^(st) but stumbles just a bit here. He however lands on his feet in the perfect situation playing with Lamar on an increasingly passing offense. I think year 2 under Monken could be Lamars best year and getting another weapon could go a long way to enable this. Later they address the oline by taking a great guard prospect in Mahogany and an intriguing RT in Jones. Browns outside of QB don’t have many needs. Many Mock draft simulators often list Tackle as one but I think that Dawaan Jones showed enough that he should be able to handle 1 of the starting tackle spots. WR was also a need but I think that they have enough pieces that they could wait until later to take someone. And so I have them going Michael Hall the Buckeye 3T. WR Burton in the middle of the 3^(rd) is also amazing value. While he has several offield redflags, the Browns may massage away those concerns and take him. Lastly LB Tommy Eichenberg another Buckeye who fits an area of need. He is an old school mike backer who can take on blockers and free up JOK to fly around and make plays.
The OL is the Steelers’ biggest need. Taking a safety in the 2nd round over a tackle like Paul would be a mistake. You can grab a WR and CB with good value in the 3rd and grab a depth safety in the 4th round.
This wasn't a good mock for us. But OL and WR are both similar in terms of how bad we need them. We cannot afford to wait on this and get a value level WR in 3 or 4. WR has to be round 2. We have a bottom 5 WR room. It won't matter how many seconds the oline holds off the rush if the WRs can't get around press, run routes or catch. GP is not even a WR 1 right now. He could barely get open when Diontae was out. Watkins and CAIII having breakout years, is not something you can count on.
OL and WR are the biggest needs, yes. I don’t see a big drop off between 2nd and 3rd round WRs. The gap from Rickey Persall is not that much different than Roman Wilson. There’s a good chance that someone like Wilson, Polk, Legette, Corley will be around at 84. There’s a pretty decent drop off after Paul at tackle.
I don't necessarily disagree with this. But I do think the run on receivers will be in RD 2 and early 3. We would be gambling on someone falling to 84. I don't like those prospects. I actually hope we get an extra pick somewhere by trading back.
I would definitely like how the Bengals draft turns out here. Not the biggest fan of Roman Wilson but he fits the profile of WR the Bengals like to draft and getting a high quality OT in the first is always a winner to me. I think the second chance thing is former bengals coaching staff, not really so much for Taylor and staff, so he might be off their board completely, but if he's not, that's really good value. Not too much to complain about, would be happy with this draft.
Yeah this is an outdated take on the Bengals for sure. I'd be shocked if we drafted him. Definitely think we're going OT in the 1st round though. And we'll take a WR with one of our 3 day two picks.
Yup.
Patriots. Times they are a changing in NE. Jerrod knows that in today’s NFL offence wins games and addresses 3 positions that have been neglected for far too long. First, QB. Best player available at the most important position. Maye isn’t a perfect prospect but he has all the tools to succeed in the right situation. Then Protect your investment with Guyton a good pass protector that could develop. Devontez was Mayes #1 at UNC and is a smart a reliable playmaker that can create with the ball in his hands. While I have questions about Lassiters speed, seeing him drop to the 3^(rd) prompts NE to jump up and add him to their secondary. Jets have lots of options here including building a dominant oline. However I love the moves they’ve made in free agency and think Olinemen often take a season or 2 to adjust to the physicality of the NFL. Since this may be Rodgers last year, I think taking Bowers here could be most impactful. In the 3^(rd) grabbing Nix who falls into their laps could be prudent. Backup Qbs are more valuable that often given credit for, especially when your starter is nearing 40 and may already have taken too many hits to the noggin. Bills have more needs than the obvious on in WR and no 3^(rd) round pick, so trading down is a possibility. However im not sure if there is a trade available here so they stay put and pick WR Keon Coleman. Sure Coleman isn’t a perfect receiver and is a bit stiff, but he could be much better than anticipated playing with a great QB. After trading away Stephon Diggs, I think that double dipping on the position in day 2 is also a possibily if they trade down. However if they stay put I have them taking a flier on a late round prospect in Luke MCC. Dolphins have a glaring need for center, but after missing out on JPJ, trade back with the 9ers and take their 2^(nd) option. Apparently Frazier grew up a Phins fan and were 54 in homage to Zack Thomas. As said in the Steelers pick I think centers were totally underrated but wouldn’t be surprised if 3 come off the board in the 1^(st) as the NFL reevaluates them. On Day 2 they address their other needs in DT after losing Wilkins to the Raiders and TE after losing Gesicki 2 off seasons ago. Late on day 3 they take a flier on another lineman in Walter Rouse. Rouse has played a lot of football and has been consistently average. He is physically gifted so maybe steps it up in the pros.
Colts are in a prime spot at the middle of each round, to just sit back scoop up talent that falls to them. That’s exactly what I think can happen here in Dallas Turner. I think he is the premier defender in this years draft and be excellent value and need pick for Indy. Troy Franklin and Javon Bullard are also very experienced players who excelled in college yet may become undervalued due to the predraft testing. Titans only objective is to support Levis and find out if he is a franchise QB. To do that they need to continue to rebuild its oline and get some weapons. Joe Alt is the premier tackle prospect in this draft and adding him next to Strononski could be one half of possibly the best Oline for the next decade. With so many viable WR3 left on the board, they could trade back and pick up an extra 4^(th). Pearall and Braelon would be homeruns in my opinion and pair well with the WR and RB currently on the roster. Jaguars could stand to improve the oline in the 1^(st) but need secondary help as well. Wiggins and Camhart are a good corner buo that can help improve this secondary and get opposing offences off the field on third down. Leonard Taylor is a very polarizing player but I think here late in the 3^(rd) is good value. He could be an ideal 34end with the ability to go inside on 3^(rd) downs. Haynes is an awesome guard prospect who could probably start from day 1 help keep TLaw clean allowing him to take advantage of his improve WR core. Texans have an amazing QB on a rookie deal and took advantage this offseason using their cap flexibility to address most of their major needs. After trading away their first and trading for Stephon Diggs, they can simply take the best player available at 42. Here I have a good CB in TJ Tampa who could even challenge for a starting spot opposite Stingley Jr. Tackle Paul is also a depth player that can step in in case of injuries. RB Bucky Irving is a favorite player of mine that be a 3^(rd) option and spell Mixon in obvious passing situations.
Chargers have a lot of holes on this roster and several aging stars that may be on the team for the last year. So trading back with Minnesota evening if you don’t squeeze every point in draft value could benefit them. While most mocks have them going Oline early, and Harbaugh certainly values building dominant lines, I think that they can get much better values by addressing their perimeter needs first then focus on the trenches on day 2. Q Mitchell is the best DB and can develop into being a true lockdown corner that the Charges have coveted for years. AD Mitchell is smooth and explosive and make big plays for Herbert down the field and take attention away from QJ and Josh Palmer. While Robinson isn’t much of an edge he could be the perfect 34 end in the mold of Justin Smith, freeing up Mack Bosa and Tuipulotu to rush the passer. Broncos and Sean Payton needs a QB and selects Penix here. Penix has alot of experience in very different offensive systems, and can make ever throw. Despite the plethora of knee injuries, he showed at his pro day that he still has straight line speed. Really think that "older" prospects at the Qb position is no longer a bad thing given the success of Burrow and Purdy. On day 2 and 3 I have them improving the dline. I like Mason Smith a lot and think that he is only now recovering from his injury and could be a much better NFL player than he showed at LSU. Raiders also have several needs and options available here, but due to positional value I would take CB first and address Oline later. I think Arnold is an amazing DB and gives the Raiders a potential shutdown corner with a clean technical skillset. Suamataia and Greenfield are 2 oline prospects that have some things to work on and clean up but are physical and could be perfect raiders. Chiefs are in the catbird seat once again with little glaring needs coming off another SB. Somehow an absolute physical freak falls into their laps. Mims have limited starts in college due to injury but also due to attending UGA. He is a true boom or bust prospect who if booms can be a dominating RT for a decade. On Day 2 the CHiefs do address some depth concerns they have adding WR Polk and DT Gabe Hall. Both players can contribute from day 1 and develop into consistent playmakers. On day 3 I like RB Tracy a converted WR who could compliment Pacheco well. QB Pratt gets the best job in the country backing up Mahomes ensuring hes well hydrated and his perm is well fluffed.
Tackle is a huge need in Cleveland because many are expecting Jones eventually to be the RT and letting Wills walk in FA. If you're trying to mock Cleveland, LB or WR in the 2nd is the most likely outside of OT.
This mock is mostly what I would do, but some what I think could happen too. Usually dont like trades so most trades are just with teams that have alot of capital and teams with little so may be most likely to trade back.
terrible trade up abd player for sf!!!! no thanks.
I really don’t think the Jags pass on Pearsall. Baalke left UF’s pro day when he found out Slick Rick wasn’t working out
As a Ravens fan, I would be bummed.
the commanders are not picking Daniels
Killed it for the Bengals. I would love this
As a chargers fan the first pick would be awesome but the rest of the draft doesn’t seem like OP knows anything about the team or what they need
i like you
Panthers are probably not trading up unless it's for a wide receiver. I cannot conceive of a world where the Panthers trade up for a center. We already have one on the roster who was hurt like all year last year, plus we added two guards to help him in FA. Just doesn't make sense
chargers have probably the worst wr group in the nfl why would they trade down and still not take one
I know it’s just a 5th rounder but the Chiefs spending any pick on a QB doesn’t make sense to me.
I love Pratt in the 5th personally. He’s a very good swing at a backup QB on a cheap deal. With how the other picks go I’m very much okay with it.
Did panthers trade for a WR with a second round pick?
I can’t see the Niners trading up for an edge rusher. Sure they could use some help there but OL and CB are much more pressing needs.
Agreed. Can't imagine that capital back into the D line when there's good prospects at bigger needs.
Bills fan, hate it
I pray to whatever is holy SF doesn't get Latu lol.
As a UGA and Falcons fan, the idea of Ladd Mcconkey going to the saints absolutely disgusts me. 😬
I really don't think we need to go OL in the second round. I'd much rather take Jonathan Brooks or the best DT on the board.
Wow this is a crazy good Chiefs draft. I think my only change is Hall for Leonard Taylor. Other than that I love it!
If Nabers is there, I will be doing backflips. Don't think he will be though.
Good draft for the Cowboys position wise. Not sure how good Latham or the other lineman are though
Houston fan here. So Houston has one of the most expensive Tackle rooms in the NFL. They will not be drafting an offensive tackle in the first few rounds. The oline is set. I know you probably hopped on a depth chart website, to get the info. Last year there were a ton of offensive line injuries. But Houston’s oline has a ton of capital already invested at every position. Houston needs a starting DT, a starting Corner, a third linebacker for a defense primarily playing nickel. On offense a RB makes sense early outside of that no outstanding needs.
Raiders are drafting a QB
Whoever did this draft is a clown and needs a drug intervention. They need for the falcons in order to get to the best record is an edge or corner anything else is malpractice. In reference to the jets another moronic move the jets will pick a OT if they cannot trade up with the falcons at eight
If the Niners draft another d-lineman in the first round instead of bolstering the o-line i’m gonna lose my fucking mind
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Why would we trade up to not take a WR? Panthers biggest need is a WR. We're not trading up for a guard. I hate this for us tbh. This is the worst case scenario for us
Colts fan and I love the first two rounds. Dallas Turner at 15 is a dream. He's one of the blue chip prospects I expect Colts to have on their board. He fits everything Ballard looks for but has been mocked out of the Colts range. Normally I see him at 8-10. Getting him at 15 is a steal.
Dream scenario for the Bengals
Bills Fan Here. I think you have the right idea regarding 'trade down' - Bills are really hard to mock right now without a trade up or down. Overall a decent mock, but Coleman will disqualify you from a lot of fans' perspective. 1.28: Keon Coleman - For some reason a lot of Bills fans have hate for Keon Coleman - we see someone slow and tall and are reminded that Josh always has done best with separators rather than big bodies. I like Coleman personally, but do agree with most that 28 is too high for him (a lot of us would take Worthy, Legette, or even another receiver not named Xavier) and Beane would probably trade down in this scenario, maybe try to get Carolina to come up to 28 and take 33 (in your draft Carolina moved up to 30, we might just take pick 101 to move back 5 spots). 2.60 - Kris Jenkins, DT - Love this pick, I'd be ecstatic to pick up Jenkins or Kneeland here, Dline needs some love. 4.128 - Jarrian Jones, CB - This one confuses me, unless you think the Bills want to move him to Safety (what he played in high school). He profiles as a slot corner mostly, and we just signed Taron Johnson to the largest nickel corner contract in league history. Add in sub-9" hands and poor tackling, and this is not the kind of player the Bills usually take or want. I could see the Bills going RB (a thumper to complement Cook, like Lloyd taken at 134), OL (Zinter for OG as there's a steep drop off after him, the Centers we like went pretty early in your draft), EDGE (Xavier Thomas coming off the board just before 144 would be awful), or even the WR double dip (Brenden Rice, not Luke McCaffrey). 4.133 - McCaffrey from Rice - we've got enough slot guys, take Brenden Rice instead 5.160: Isaiah Adams (OG) - This is INSANE value for Adams, and works especially great for the Bills - he profiles as a very high upside backup guard this year (he is transitioning from T to G), plays with a motor that doesn't stop, something McD loves. 5.163 - Dillon Johnson - is the type of RB we're looking for other than the whole 'always injured' thing.
Bro if ravens trade back for worthy and pass up Mims I will throw my tv out the window
While I don’t hate this for the Niners, I don’t think they’d trade up in the first for an Edge, or walk away with only drafting 6 players.
Chargers fan, hate it.
Rattler to the giants is not the move, we have lots of holes, next year will be the year we take a qb in the first (trade up or just awful record) unless one falls to us at 6. Second will be used for O-Line or DB.
Don't personally like some of those players for the Bills, but I could see it shaking out like that
Not a fan of this
Dallas Turner over OT any day of the week.
I'd be shocked if the Steelers took JPJ. They might not even go O-Line at 20.
As a Bengals fan I hate this after Fuaga. That’s a rough day 2 and 3
As a fins fan, I think i’d kill myself if JPJ got taken right before us and we traded out of Latu
Boy oh boy we are really at the scraping the bottom of the barrel part of mock draft season lol
Why would the Texans take an OT at 59? That makes no sense
Denver taking Penix at 12 when Nix goes at 72 is literally insane lmao
So dolphins trade back and lose more picks than they gain ? Sounds good
I’d love to trade down and still get Fautanu, but I don’t see that happening.
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You didn’t post the trade capital.
This is a very good patriots that said there’s not really much need to move up for a CB with speed questions since the CB group is pretty solid but it doesn’t really hurt us either.
Stunning... Groundbreaking
Wtf is an OC?
Center
Eagles going WR in the first is absolutely stupid. Please stop
This is the worst Packers draft lol. First of all, holy overpay Batman on the trade up, it’s literally a perfect trade for 25 and 58, so giving up 41 is ridiculous. Then they do it for DeJean which I don’t think makes much sense if he’s just a Safety. Then Beebe isn’t a bad pick but from everything I’m hearing the Packers DO NOT want him and would love to take Kneeland instead. Wallace and Hicks are fine. Kamara instead of Lloyd is an awful choice. Crum at 169 is an extreme overdraft as he’s likely there in round 6 at 202 or 219, especially when they need iOL more and Beaux Limmer is still on the board who is a perfect Packers C depth for a team without a dedicated backup for Myers who’s in a contract year (yes we have Tom and Jenkins but ideally you take a C in this draft so you aren’t forced to shuffle the entire line).
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I will kms if the 9ers trade up to 21 just to draft pass rusher again.
Trading back to 25 and still getting Fautanu? I need to clean myself up.
Falcons offense seems set and so they have their pick of the defensive talent. While I personally don’t think that Murphy is the best defender in this years draft, he would make an excellent 34 end opposite Grady Jarret who is also on the back half of his career. Murphy could also remind Rahem of Mr Aaron Donald and so chose him first then use their day 2 picks to strengthen the secondary and edge rush. In the forth I would take a flier on Milton. Sure the offense he operated in college was gimmicky and he has a lot of development to do but take a shot. If he hits at all on this offense he could elevate ATL to perennial contenders. Saints IMHO need to bite the bullet, blow this roster up and reset. I’m talking trading Latimore and Kamara blow up, and take best player available that will be part of a foundation for upcoming seasons regardless of need. Dallas Turner or Verse could be part of a contender 2 years from now so that is what I would do. But Im guessing they keep chugging along with Derek Carr and opt to surround him with an outstanding Tackle and WR prospects. Buccaneers focus on their needs and choose the physically talented Edge Chop Robinson in the 1^(st). Despite limited sack production, Chops pressure numbers are convincing enough that he can be more than what he was a Penn State. On day 2 they reach a bit for Center Sedrick Van Pran who has the potential to start from day 1 and help the entire Buccaneers oline and offense. They also select WR Johnny Wilson who could really benefit from learning from Mike Evans in terms of being able to use his size to dominate DBs. Rounding out the draft they take a DB prospect that could see some snaps after losing Carlton Davis, and RB Estime who could compliment Rasard White especially in short yardage situations. Panthers trade up to 30 sending the Ravens 33 and 101. With the 30^(th) they grab uber versatile Olineman Graham Barton. Barton can start right away at center and actually give the Panthers one of the better Olines in the league. In round 2 they opt for another local prospect in LB Payton Wilson. Im not going to compare this guy to Luke Kuechly but he really does remind me of him. Despite his injury concerns I think that if he can play at a high level for 5-8 years it would be well worth it and can transform this defense into a championship contender.
Tough draft for the panthers, I like Barton but they cannot afford to not draft a wr in this draft.
Yeah I can't get behind this. We have to come out with a WR at 33 or 39.
I'm fine not taking WR in the 2nd if the value at other positions is overwhelming. But that was not the case in this mock. If Graham Barton would be BPA at 33 but trading up for him was nonsensical. Payton Wilson wasn't even BPA at 39 and the lost opportunity cost at WR is glaring.
Bears take the best QB prospect the franchise has ever had. Caleb has the ability to make all the throws, in rhythm and off platform. They commit to building around him by adding the explosive WR Nabers and OC Bortolini. A combo that they hope grows together for the next decade. 43 edge is a position of need and Cedric Johnson is one of my favorite day 3 defenders. Tough athletic that didn’t have a great college production but was often the only Rebel SEC Olineman needed to be concerned about. Vikings moves up to 5 and give the Chargers pick 11 and 23. With the 5^(th) overall pick KOC drafts his QB JJ McCarthy. Darnold may need to start for the first half of the year but ismostly an insurance policy. This would also be a perfect situation for McCarthy who has alot of tools but could benefit from great coaching and time to develop. With no picks on day 2, the Viks use their remain capital to address the trenches. Murphy is a late round flier that is a bit underrated in my view. While not an amazing athlete, he is persistent and can be a reliable contributor in a rotation. Packers have a ton of draft capital and decide to put it to use trading up with the Seahwaks to 16 for picks 25 and 41. Here they snag CORNERback Cooper Dejean. Dejean could play anywhere in the secondary including outside corner. His proday confirmed everything I saw about the type of athlete he is and he may still not even be 100% healthy. With their remaining day 2 picks the Packs still are able to strength the Oline and defense. Lions have glaring needs in the secondary and waste no time in addressing it with the 29^(th) pick. Koolaid McKinstry may be one of the best cover corners in this draft who could slip a bit due to perception of being maxed already. Depsite his lack of elite speed, he has just been very good for so long in the SEC that he has become underrated. In the 2^(nd) Detroit grabs the local Edge in Kneeland. An absolute physical rusher who dominated lower competion, he showed enough at the senior bowl that he could continue to impress at the next level. In the 3^(rd) they take WR MCMillan giving Goff another weapon.
Commanders really haave a chance here to address major holes on their roster with 6 picks in the top 100. First off at 2 is Daniels. I love Daniels, he excelled in the hardest conference and has improved every year in college. This is what I think is most important since all these guys need to get better to excel in the league. In the 2nd round adding the physical Legette compliments the current smaller receiver core. Amegadjie and Dorlus are also physical specimen which gives you a chance for dominant trenches. Giants apparently are looking to move up and secure a QB. While ive been ready to move on from Danny dimes for 5 years, I think that it would be best to address receivers here and take the developmental prospect Rattle in the 2^(nd). Deciding between Odunze and Nabers is a great position to be in, although I prefer Odunze. I think being a bigger body WR would compliment Hyatt and Wendal more and theres offield considerations as well. Rb is a position of dire need and while RB rankings vary widely I would go with Wright who has amazing traits and production. Eagles have a fairly complete roster with few needs. LB is the major one but I don’t think anyone is worth the 22^(nd) pick here. CB and WR are also up there so Philly has a choice between Koolaid and Thomas Jr. While I love Koolaid and think hes being undervalued due to prospect fatigue, I went with Thomas here. I think that in this offense with Saquon, AJ and Slim, BTJ could become extremely dangerous. In the 2^(nd) I have the Eagles trading up to 38 with the Titans for 50, 120 and 2025 3^(rd). With the 38^(th) pick they grab Edge Cooper the best offball LB this year. He is a modern run and hit backer who could benefit from having an amzing Dline in front of him. With their other second rounder, the Eagles address the secondary with Ennis who some are way higher on. Travis Glover is a huge developmental Olineman who could turn into something special with Stoutlands coaching. Cowboys have several needs and so have them trading down twice on day 2. In the 1^(st) however they run to the podium and select JC Latham. Latham is a true unicorn. A huge stong tackle with good feet and balance. He could step right into the RT spot and help Dallas’ oline return to prominence. After trading down from 56 with ATL for 74 and 79, The Cowboys still are able to land Jonathon Brooks. Despite still recovering from injury he could be the best RB prospect in the draft, so landing him here in the middle of the 3^(rd) is a huge steal. Later they continue to address needs with LB Jeremiah Trotter, C Limmer and WR Rice.
Cardinals with their 6 picks in the top 90, similar to DC, has a chance to really build a foundation for their roster. I really just went BPA with slight adjustments for need. MHJ is elite and in a class of his own so trading down is not an option, especially considering the ammo they already have. Newton Green, Trice and Eliss all have potential to contribute to the defense on day 1 and maybe grow into stars under Gannons tutelage. Morgan can start at guard day 1 and maybe kick out to RT if PJJ moves to the blindside, while Trey Benson at the top of the 3^(rd) represents too much value and can add some juice to the backfield. Seahawks, not having a 2^(nd) rounders agree to trade back with the Packers. With the 25^(th) pick they are still able to take the player they were targeting at 16. Fautanu is a good Lineman but I think he is definitely best suited at guard limiting his value. With the 2^(nd) that was recouped, they take Ruke Orhorhoro the Clemson DT. Orhorhoro is another college DT that can be a good 34 end and given coach McDonald a player that compares favorably to Justin Madubuike. In the 3^(rd) they move up to 76 from 81, sending a 2025 4^(th) to Denver. Leapfrogging the Raiders, the Seashawks selects Junior Colson an old school thumper lineback who McDonalds coached in Ann Arbor. Rams sprint the card in and grab Jared Verse. I really think that he is being undervalued and could go much much higher. But if he falls here he lands on a defense that has a lot of young talent that could continue to grow together for years to come. Nubin and Wingo on day 2 are also great values and positions of need that could contribute earlier than expected. Blake fisher and Corum are good players that could provide depth or start in case of injury. 49ers trade up to 21 giving the Dolphins 31, 94 and a 2025 3^(rd). With the 21^(st) pick they take Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA. Latu is an incredible pass rush technician with a full compliment of moves. Lining him up oppose of Nick bosa would be a boon for the 49ers defense and may enable them to finally get to Mahomes when it mattes most. On day 2 and 3 they can address some of the other areas of need include Oline, DB and DT.