1.Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, quarterback (LSU):
Unless an Eli Manning-esque situation materializes out of nowhere, this pick is essentially a lock at this point. Andy Dalton has finally reached the end of his rope in Cincinnati and despite his limited starting experience in college, Burrow is one of the most intriguing QB prospects to emerge in recent years.
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State):
While cornerback is arguably a bigger need for the 'Skins at this point after they cut Josh Norman and traded Quinton Dunbar to Seattle this offseason, new HC Ron Rivera came up as a defensive line/linebackers coach and he's not likely to pass up the chance to work with a guy that's being nearly universally touted as a potential generational pass-rusher.
3.Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State):
No team picking in the top 10 is more desperate to win now than the Lions as Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn are strong contenders to get axed if they put together another sorry campaign. Word is they've been looking to trade down so they can stockpile picks and "increase" their odds of getting a good haul in a draft that's considered to be deep at many key positions (wide receiver, tackle, running back, cornerback, safety). Regardless of where they select, Okudah seems like their top target in the 1st round. Longtime top dog Darius Slay just got shipped off to the Eagles last month and Okudah has the type of well-rounded skill set (ball skills, discipline, fluid footwork, ability to shadow receivers, sure tackling) to come in and fill that currently vacant #1 corner role right away.
4.New York Giants: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville):
This year's logjam at the top of the tackle class is difficult to figure out. Seemingly every mock has Becton, Andrew Thomas, Jedrick Wills Jr and Tristian Wirfs going in a different order and there's no indication from league sources as to who the needy teams are favoring. To try and crack this code I asked myself a simple question: Which one of these guys is the most likely to wow the singularly brilliant football mind of Dave Gettleman? Becton is the easy answer. The thought of bringing in a tackle with imposing size (6'7, 364 lbs), dazzling athleticism (he ran an absurd 5.1 40 at the Combine) and absolutely no polish to speak of has to be what's getting Gettleman through these trying times.
5.Miami Dolphins: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon):
The Herbert to the Dolphins talk that has heated up significantly in the past 10 days could very well be an elaborate, alarmist smokescreen designed to drum up manufactured panic over Tua Tagovaiola's health-related red flags. That being sad, it's not even remotely inconceivable that Herbert's clean medical record could give him the edge over Tua in a year where teams weren't able to conduct their traditional pre-draft check-ups. Since this move could have a monumental impact on the trajectory of this rebuilding franchise, the Dolphins better hope that offensive coordinator Chan Gailey can clean up Herbert's mechanics and generally erratic level of play.
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama):
No amount of question marks over Tua's health should force him to slide significantly down the board. His skill set is too refined (his combo of accuracy, arm strength, decisionmaking and mobility is reminiscent of last year's top overall pick Kyler Murray) and the big game experience he picked up at 'Bama is too valuable for some team to not justify taking a swing on him in the top 10. Plus the Chargers have the luxury of having a veteran QB with ample starting experience (46 games) in Tyrod Taylor on their roster that would allow them to ease Tua into the system if they feel his hip isn't 100% by the start of the season (if there is one).
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson):
Stepping into a role vacated by a future Hall of Famer in Luke Kuechly is a mighty imposing task for a young player, but Simmons is as qualified as anyone to do it. If the blistering field-covering speed, sharp instincts and willingness to handle any assignment he's asked to take on over the course of a game he displayed at Clemson translates to the NFL, Simmons could very well end up joining Kuechly in Canton someday.
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills Jr., tackle (Alabama):
Bringing in shiny toys like Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins and Kenyan Drake for perceived offensive guru Kliff Kingsbury to play with doesn't make any sense if you don't do anything to protect your investment. A nasty, technically-sound tackle like Wills Jr. could be the first step in a long-needed overhaul for a putrid Cardinals o-line that's going need to dramatically improve if the Cardinals want to blossom into an elite offense.
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn):
While he definitely needs to work on his technique before he can consistently contribute as a pass-rusher, Brown is a powerful, space-eating interior defensive lineman that should immediately improve a group that finished 28th against the run in 2019.
10.Cleveland Browns: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa):
Even after inking Jack Conklin to a huge deal in free agency, the Browns still need to do more to ensure Baker Mayfield doesn't get murdered like he did a year ago. Wirfs may be the most pro-ready tackle in this class-registering numerous starts on both sides of the line over his 3 years at Iowa and should serve as an immediate upgrade from human turnstile /marijuana transportation enthusiast Greg Robinson at left tackle.
11.New York Jets: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma):
The direction of this pick really comes down to whether or not the Jets front office believe their mostly economical free agent additions (Connor McGovern, Greg Van Roten, George Fant) will be enough to patch up an offensive line that has been absolutely wretched over the past 2 seasons. Evaluating Sam Darnold's ability to be a franchise quarterback is impossible when he's frequently put in a position where it's impossible to make plays. Right now, I'm leaning towards the belief that they're confident enough in the group they've assembled upfront to focus on their second most pressing need with this pick: weapons for Darnold to throw to. Lamb has the separation/YAC ability that pass-happy NFL offenses covet and has a track record of making plays all over the field, which would make him an ideal complement on paper to slot possession receiver Jamison Crowder and newly-signed deep threat Breshad Perriman.
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama):
Jon Gruden ran a mighty conservative offense last year in part due to a complete lack of receivers who could take the top off of a defense. Adding Jeudy to the mix could allow him to open things up more. Jeudy is quick enough to embarrass defenders downfield yet slippery and polished enough as a route-runner to also make plays in the short-to-intermediate game.
13.San Francisco 49ers: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina):
The Broncos are reportedly hot to trade up for a receiver and with 2 picks in the 1st round and a pretty talented roster overall, the 49ers would be a very logical trade partner. If they do move down, Kinlaw should still be available and would make for a very intriguing replacement for DeForest Buckner. A freakishly strong defensive lineman with a relentless motor that's known for his ability to get after the quarterback could be downright horrifying playing next to Nick Bosa, Dee Ford and Arik Armstead.
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia):
Trotting out 43-year old Tom Brady under center without even attempting to improve your sorry offensive line would be flat-out negligent on the Bucs part. Fortunately for Tom ("Insert whatever bad Tampa-related pun nickname that he gets a copyright for") Brady, Bruce Arians and Jason Licht invested too much to piss him off right away. Thomas may not have the athleticism of the tackles taken before him, but his versatility, pass protection prowess and strong track record against top SEC competition makes him arguably the highest floor option in this class.
15.Denver Broncos: Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver (Alabama):
There's a desperate need for the Broncos to go out and add another receiver to put alongside Courtland Sutton, who is coming off an excellent sophomore campaign, ahead of Drew Lock's inaugural season as a full-time starter. As a downfield burner with surprisingly sure hands and a wide enough route tree to be deployed in other passing situations, Ruggs III would fit that role perfectly. Pairing Sutton with another scary vertical threat in an offense run by a gunslinger QB could make the Broncos passing attack an absolute nightmare to contain.
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida):
A drastic, sudden defensive improvement is really the only chance Dan Quinn has of surviving another season in Atlanta. Considering their dire situation at corner (lone returning starter Isaiah Oliver struggled mightily in 2019) and his strong man-to-man cover skills, Henderson could be a nice addition that aides in these last ditch efforts to save Quinn's job.
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama):
Edge rusher is a popular projection here, but with the losses of Byron Jones and Jeff Heath in free agency, secondary help seems like a more pressing need. McKinney is a fearless, aggressive safety with a nose for sniffing out the ball that could be the heat seeking-missile style of player that the Cowboys need to get their edge back defensively after a middling 2019.
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston):
As comical as it would be to wait until #26 to draft a tackle with the pick they got in exchange for Laremy Tunsil last fall, the chance to dunk on Bill O'Brien yet again isn't worth losing out on a chance to draft the last "safe" option to protect the blindside of your newest potential franchise quarterback. If you take the word of the analytics people over at Pro Football Focus seriously, Jones is a disciplined, well-rounded powerhouse whose ceiling is pretty comparable to the more celebrated prospects from bigger D1 schools that went in the top 10. If that assessment ends up being accurate, Jones would be in prime position to be the steal of the 1st round.
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Jaylon Johnson, cornerback (Utah):
Nearly every move Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have made over the past 2 seasons indicates their intention to turn the Raiders into the type of throwback hard-nosed football team that seldom exists in the modern NFL. With his length, speed and fearless, physical style of play, Jaylon Johnson is the poster child for the type of player they want on their roster while also filling a huge need for a team that was abysmal against the pass last season (31st in the league).
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU):
A longtime strength for the Jags has completely disappeared with both Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye being traded in the last six months. Boasting a winning combination of ball skills (20 passes defensed and a staggering 30.5% forced incompletion rate in his final 22 games at LSU), instincts and ability to firmly stick to his man in coverage, Fulton's resume is arguably stronger than any corner in this class outside of Jeffrey Okudah. If the Jags are willing to look past the failed drug test (for weed) that kept him off the field for a year and a half, he'd be a high-upside addition to this rebuilding defense.
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU):
If you watched an Eagles game at just about any juncture last season, it was abundantly obvious that their wide receivers were a major liability. It got to the point where they were failing to get open or dropping passes so regularly that a single catch felt like a triumph. Even if top returning receivers Alshon Jeffrey and Desean Jackson-who appeared in a combined total of 13 games in 2019-come back fully healthy (which isn't likely), this is a position they desperately need to upgrade in the draft. With his willingness to line up anywhere he's asked and level of leaping ability/body control that allows him to bring down 50/50 balls, Jefferson is a seemingly ideal schematic fit for Doug Pederson's intricate, inventive offense.
22.Minnesota Vikings: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson):
Receiver depth was an issue for the Vikings even before Stefon Diggs finally had his longtime trade wish fulfilled last month. Olabisi Johnson and Laquon Treadwell-who is also no longer with the team- didn't exactly light things up when they were forced into more significant roles during Adam Thielen's absence last season. The 6'3 Higgins would allow Thielen to continue operate in his comfort zone in the slot and potentially give Kirk Cousins another imposing, sure-handed player that can cause serious matchup problems.
23.New England Patriots: A.J. Epenesa, edge rusher (Iowa):
Zack Baun remains a distinct possibility here if the Patriots actually stick and pick since he has the versatility to lineup at every linebacker spot, which could make him very appealing for a team that could have up to 3 new starters on the back end of their front 7 after losing Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins and Elandon Roberts in free agency. However, Epenesa is such a Belichick guy that I don't think he'll be able to pass him up. Epenesa is a completely unflashy, throwback edge player that wouldn't have looked out of place on the '80s Giants defenses Belichick coordinated that beats you with pure power and hand fighting prowess opposed to explosiveness. He was incredibly productive under Belichick protégé Kirk Ferentz at Iowa (22 sacks during his 2 seasons as a starter), so there's no reason to believe he couldn't eat in New England too.
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU):
Not only would Saints fans rejoice if a prominent LSU product joined the team, adding another sure-tackling, field-spanning presence to the middle of their steadily improving defense would be a very wise move for Mickey Loomis and co. to make.
25.Minnesota Vikings: A.J. Terrell, cornerback (Clemson):
The Vikings wisely decided to overhaul their poor corner group by cutting ex-lockdown threat Xavier Rhodes and letting the erratic Trae Waynes walk in free agency. While they're likely to struggle at corner again in 2020, adding a corner with Terrell's nimble footwork and experience in handling a variety of different coverages could get them a step closer to regaining respectability.
26.Miami Dolphins: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia):
The carousel of clowns the Dolphins trotted out at running back after dealing Kenyan Drake to the Cardinals in late October was honestly staggering. Sure the poor offensive line didn't help matters, but the comical lack of production Kalen Ballage, Mark Walton and Patrick Laird posted can equally be attributed to their alarming lack of vision, patience, elusiveness, etc. Pairing a slippery dual-threat speedster in Swift with veteran power back Jordan Howard could give the Dolphins a sneaky deadly 1-2 backfield punch that would be capable of erasing the painful memories of last season's anemic rushing attack.
27.Seattle Seahawks: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU):
John Schneider is one for taking big swings in the draft and with his intriguing raw physical tools (speed, strength, agility, an impressive spin move) and middling production at LSU (9.5 sacks in a little over 2 seasons worth of playing time), Chaisson certainly falls into that camp.
28.Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
This seems like a no-brainer if Murray is available when the Ravens go on the clock. A stupid fast field general who plays with an inhuman level of ferocity should have ample opportunity to feast in Wink Martindale's blitz-heavy scheme and with Josh Bynes leaving for the Bengals in free agency, the Ravens have a starting inside linebacker spot that's ripe for the taking.
29.Tennessee Titans: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
Having their below average pass defense get exposed by the Chiefs played a key part in the tragic ending of the Titans Cinderella playoff run last season. With Logan Ryan seemingly out of the picture, there's an opening at a corner spot that Diggs seems qualified to fill. Although his aggressive mindset can get him into trouble with blown coverages and PI calls from time to time, his solid ball skills and abundant scrappiness would likely endear him to Mike Vrabel.
30.Green Bay Packers: Laviska Shenault Jr., wide receiver (Colorado)
This would be a ballsy pick since Shenault Jr. has a checkered injury history (he's had labrum, toe and core muscle surgeries over the last 2 years), but boy oh boy does he have a chance to be an electric nightmare of a wideout if he can stay healthy. Aaron Rodgers needs more weapons at his disposal if the Packers want to capitalize on the limited championship window they have remaining with the 2x MVP under center and a shifty, bruising YAC wonder that can be deployed in a number of creative ways (everywhere from the outside receiver spot to the backfield) would be an ideal complement to Davante Adams' elite redzone/contested catch skills.
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
The corner play outside of Richard Sherman was one of the few blemishes on last year's terrific 49ers squad. Bringing in a tough, battle-tested corner in Gladney who admirably handled the certified burners that dominate the receiver position in the Big 12 could very well prove to be the remedy for that crippling problem.
32.Kansas City Chiefs: Cesar Ruiz, center/guard (Michigan)
Considering the cap problems they're about to run into once they give Patrick Mahomes his record-breaking extension in the (possibly very) near future, the Chiefs REALLY need to nail this draft to ensure that their roster doesn't fall apart once their franchise QB gets his well-deserved bag. While an interior offensive lineman may not be the sexiest 1st round pick in the world, Ruiz is a sound, high floor player who plays with a palpable edge that should be able to come in and improve an understated weakness for the defending Super Bowl champs right away.
2nd Round:
33.Cincinnati Bengals: Zack Baun, inside/outside linebacker (Wisconsin)
34.Indianapolis Colts: Grant Delpit, safety (LSU)
35.Detroit Lions: Marlon Davidson, edge rusher (Auburn)
36.New York Giants: Jordyn Brooks, inside linebacker (Texas Tech)
37.Los Angeles Chargers: Austin Jackson, tackle (USC)
38.Carolina Panthers: Ashytn Davis, safety (California)
39.Miami Dolphins: Yetur Gross-Matos, edge rusher (Penn State)
40.Houston Texans: Denzel Mims, wide receiver (Baylor)
41.Cleveland Browns: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
42.Jacksonville Jaguars: Julian Okwara, edge rusher (Notre Dame)
43.Chicago Bears: Antoine Winfield Jr., safety (Minnesota)
44.Indianapolis Colts: Jalen Reagor, wide receiver (TCU)
45.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: J.K. Dobbins, running back (Ohio State)
46.Denver Broncos: Noah Igbinoghene, cornerback (Auburn)
47.Atlanta Falcons: Ross Blacklock, defensive tackle (TCU)
48.New York Jets: Ezra Cleveland, tackle (Boise State)
49.Pittsburgh Steelers: Jordan Love, quarterback (Utah State)
50.Chicago Bears: Netane Muti, guard (Fresno State)
51.Dallas Cowboys: Terrell Lewis, edge rusher (Alabama)
52.Los Angeles Rams: Jonathan Taylor, running back (Wisconsin)
53.Philadelphia Eagles: Kyle Dugger, safety (Lenoir-Rhyne)
54.Buffalo Bills: Isaiah Wilson, tackle (Georgia)
55.Baltimore Ravens: Curtis Weaver, edge rusher (Boise State)
56.Miami Dolphins: Michael Pittman Jr., wide receiver (USC)
57.Los Angeles Rams: Willie Gay Jr., inside linebacker (Mississippi State)
58.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Madubuike, defensive tackle (Texas A&M)
59.Seattle Seahawks: Jeremy Chinn, safety (Southern Illinois)
60.Baltimore Ravens: Jonah Jackson, guard (Ohio State)
61.Tennessee Titans: Neville Gallimore, defensive tackle (Oklahoma)
62.Green Bay Packers: Adam Trautman, tight end (Dayton)
63.Kansas City Chiefs: Bryce Hall, cornerback (Virginia)
64.Seattle Seahawks: Lloyd Cushenberry III, center/guard (LSU)
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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
2020 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 (Updated 4/15)
1.Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, quarterback (LSU)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills Jr., tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
11.New York Jets: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
15.Denver Broncos: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver (Alabama)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Jaylon Johnson, cornerback (Utah)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
23.New England Patriots: Zack Baun, inside/outside linebacker (Wisconsin)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
26.Miami Dolphins: Austin Jackson, tackle (USC)
27.Seattle Seahawks: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
29.Tennessee Titans: A.J. Epenesa, edge rusher (Iowa)
30.Green Bay Packers: Laviska Shenault Jr., wide receiver (Colorado)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: Cesar Ruiz, center/guard (Michigan)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills Jr., tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
11.New York Jets: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
15.Denver Broncos: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver (Alabama)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Jaylon Johnson, cornerback (Utah)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
23.New England Patriots: Zack Baun, inside/outside linebacker (Wisconsin)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
26.Miami Dolphins: Austin Jackson, tackle (USC)
27.Seattle Seahawks: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
29.Tennessee Titans: A.J. Epenesa, edge rusher (Iowa)
30.Green Bay Packers: Laviska Shenault Jr., wide receiver (Colorado)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: Cesar Ruiz, center/guard (Michigan)
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
2020 NFL Mock Draft 4.0 (Updated 4/8)
1.Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, quarterback (LSU)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback (Alabama)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills Jr, tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
11.New York Jets: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
15.Denver Broncos: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Grant Delpit, safety (LSU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Denzel Mims, wide receiver (Baylor)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Zach Braun, inside/outside linebacker (Wisconsin)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: A.J. Terrell, cornerback (Clemson)
26.Miami Dolphins: A.J. Epenesa, edge rusher (Iowa)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Matos, edge rusher (Penn State)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
29.Tennessee Titans: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jaylon Johnson, cornerback (Utah)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback (Alabama)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills Jr, tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
11.New York Jets: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
15.Denver Broncos: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Grant Delpit, safety (LSU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Denzel Mims, wide receiver (Baylor)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Zach Braun, inside/outside linebacker (Wisconsin)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: A.J. Terrell, cornerback (Clemson)
26.Miami Dolphins: A.J. Epenesa, edge rusher (Iowa)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Matos, edge rusher (Penn State)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
29.Tennessee Titans: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jaylon Johnson, cornerback (Utah)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
2020 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 (Updated 4/1)
1.Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, quarterback (LSU)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristan Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills Jr., tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
11.New York Jets: Ceedee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
15.Denver Broncos: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
16.Atlanta Falcons: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Grant Delpit, safety (LSU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Zach Braun, inside/outside linebacker (Wisconsin)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
26.Miami Dolphins: A.J. Epenesa, edge rusher (Iowa)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Mantos, edge rusher (Penn State)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
29.Tennnesee Titans: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Denzel Mims, wide receiver (Baylor)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeffrey Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristan Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills Jr., tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
11.New York Jets: Ceedee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
15.Denver Broncos: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
16.Atlanta Falcons: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Grant Delpit, safety (LSU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Zach Braun, inside/outside linebacker (Wisconsin)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
26.Miami Dolphins: A.J. Epenesa, edge rusher (Iowa)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Mantos, edge rusher (Penn State)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
29.Tennnesee Titans: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Denzel Mims, wide receiver (Baylor)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
2020 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 (Updated 3/25)
1.Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, quarterback (LSU)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills, tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
11.New York Jets: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Henry Ruggs, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
15.Denver Broncos: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Ross Blacklock, defensive tackle (TCU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
24.New Orleans Saints: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Kenneth Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
26.Miami Dolphins: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Mantos, edge rusher (Penn State)
28.Baltimore Ravens: A.J. Espensa, edge rusher (Iowa)
29.Tennessee Titans: Noah Igbinoghene, cornerback (Auburn)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
32.Miami Dolphins: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Jedrick Wills, tackle (Alabama)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
11.New York Jets: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Henry Ruggs, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
15.Denver Broncos: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Ross Blacklock, defensive tackle (TCU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
24.New Orleans Saints: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Kenneth Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
26.Miami Dolphins: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Yetur Gross-Mantos, edge rusher (Penn State)
28.Baltimore Ravens: A.J. Espensa, edge rusher (Iowa)
29.Tennessee Titans: Noah Igbinoghene, cornerback (Auburn)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
32.Miami Dolphins: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
Thursday, March 19, 2020
2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
1.Cinncannati Bengals: Joe Burrow, quarterback (LSU)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Jedrick Wills, tackle (Alabama)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
11.New York Jets: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
15.Denver Broncos: Henry Ruggs, wide receiver (Alabama)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Ross Blacklock, defensive tackle (TCU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
26.Miami Dolphins: A.J. Espensa, edge rusher (Iowa)
27.Seattle Seahawks: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Yetur Gross-Matos, edge rusher (Penn State)
29.Tennessee Titans: Zach Braun, edge rusher (Wisconsin)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: Jedrick Wills, tackle (Alabama)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
11.New York Jets: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
13.San Francisco 49ers: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
15.Denver Broncos: Henry Ruggs, wide receiver (Alabama)
16.Atlanta Falcons: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Ross Blacklock, defensive tackle (TCU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Minnesota Vikings: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
23.New England Patriots: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
24.New Orleans Saints: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
26.Miami Dolphins: A.J. Espensa, edge rusher (Iowa)
27.Seattle Seahawks: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Yetur Gross-Matos, edge rusher (Penn State)
29.Tennessee Titans: Zach Braun, edge rusher (Wisconsin)
30.Green Bay Packers: Tee Higgins, wide receiver (Clemson)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Jeff Gladney, cornerback (TCU)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
Thursday, March 5, 2020
2020 NFL Mock Draft (Post-Combine)
1.Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, quarterback (LSU)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Jedrick Wills, tackle (Alabama)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
11.New York Jets: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.Indianapolis Colts: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
15.Denver Broncos: Herny Ruggs, wide receiver (Alabama)
16.Atlanta Falcons: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Buffalo Bills: A.J. Espensa, edge rusher (Iowa)
23.New England Patriots: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
24.New Orleans Saints: Jordan Love, quarterback (Utah State)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Ross Blacklock, defensive tackle (TCU)
26.Miami Dolphins: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Yetur Gross-Matos, edge rusher (Penn State)
29.Tennessee Titans: Austin Jackson, tackle (USC)
30.Green Bay Packers: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: Noah Igbinoghene, cornerback (Auburn)
2.Washington Redskins: Chase Young, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.Detroit Lions: Jeff Okudah, cornerback (Ohio State)
4.New York Giants: CeeDee Lamb, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
5.Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovaiola, quarterback (Alabama)
6.Los Angeles Chargers: Jedrick Wills, tackle (Alabama)
7.Carolina Panthers: Isaiah Simmons, inside linebacker (Clemson)
8.Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Thomas, tackle (Georgia)
9.Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, defensive tackle (Auburn)
10.Cleveland Browns: Tristian Wirfs, tackle (Iowa)
11.New York Jets: Mekhi Becton, tackle (Louisville)
12.Las Vegas Raiders: Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver (Alabama)
13.Indianapolis Colts: Javon Kinlaw, defensive tackle (South Carolina)
14.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Justin Herbert, quarterback (Oregon)
15.Denver Broncos: Herny Ruggs, wide receiver (Alabama)
16.Atlanta Falcons: K'Lavon Chaisson, edge rusher (LSU)
17.Dallas Cowboys: Xavier McKinney, safety (Alabama)
18.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, tackle (Houston)
19.Las Vegas Raiders: Patrick Queen, inside linebacker (LSU)
20.Jacksonville Jaguars: C.J. Henderson, cornerback (Florida)
21.Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver (Arizona State)
22.Buffalo Bills: A.J. Espensa, edge rusher (Iowa)
23.New England Patriots: Kenneth Murray, inside linebacker (Oklahoma)
24.New Orleans Saints: Jordan Love, quarterback (Utah State)
25.Minnesota Vikings: Ross Blacklock, defensive tackle (TCU)
26.Miami Dolphins: D'Andre Swift, running back (Georgia)
27.Seattle Seahawks: Trevon Diggs, cornerback (Alabama)
28.Baltimore Ravens: Yetur Gross-Matos, edge rusher (Penn State)
29.Tennessee Titans: Austin Jackson, tackle (USC)
30.Green Bay Packers: Justin Jefferson, wide receiver (LSU)
31.San Francisco 49ers: Kristian Fulton, cornerback (LSU)
32.Kansas City Chiefs: Noah Igbinoghene, cornerback (Auburn)
Thursday, April 25, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 (April 25th, Draft Day)
1.Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
It's hard to tell what's actually true during Smokescreen SZN, but the "Josh Rosen might be staying in Arizona after all!" whispers are by far the least convincing reports floating around the NFL news wire at the moment. New head coach Kliff Kingsbury is a perceived offensive wizard that wants his own guy under center and since they're picking 1st overall, the Cardinals have the rare luxury of honoring that request without having to give anything up in the process. Murray's rare accuracy and pocket presence for a dual-threat QB makes him a really appealing option to run Kingsbury's air raid attack.
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
With the Cardinals going with a quarterback, the next four teams on the board will seemingly get their pick of the litter in this loaded defensive draft. While there's durability concerns that aren't there with Quinnen Williams and Josh Allen, Bosa would fill a desperate need at defensive end/outside linebacker. With his combination of excellent power, speed and technique off the edge, Bosa looks like could become an even more lethal pass rusher than his older brother Joey-who was picked 3rd overall by the Chargers in 2016 and has 28.5 sacks in his first 35 NFL games.
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
A trade down is very possible here as the Jets currently only have 6 picks and aren't slated to pick again until the top of the 3rd round. That being said, their near signing of Anthony Barr in free agency indicates that they're desperate for edge help and the consistent tenacity that Allen displays when pursuing the quarterback paired with his ability to drop back in coverage if needed might be too tempting for Mike Maccganan to pass up.
4.Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
Dealing Khalil Mack prior to the start of last season has left the Raiders with no elite defensive assets to build around. Taking Williams here could change that. Williams is arguably the most disruptive interior defensive line prospect to come along since Aaron Donald and even the remote possibility of adding that type of game-changing force to the middle of their defense should have Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock rushing to the phones to send their pick in.
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
Switching to a 3-4 under new DC Todd Bowles has completely re-shuffled the Bucs front 7. With Jason Pierre-Paul moving back to outside linebacker and last year's 1st round pick Vita Vea being penciled at nose tackle, a slot on the defensive line is now up for grabs. Enter Oliver. Allowing him to play as more of a defensive end eliminates the size concerns (he's listed at 6'2, 287 lbs) that have plagued him throughout the pre-draft evaluation process and his superb instincts, relentless motor and steadfast refusal to quit on a play would be a great addition to this overhauled unit.
6.New York Giants: Daniel Jones, quarterback (Duke)
The Giants seem strangely content to trot out the rotting corpse of Eli Manning at quarterback for another year and I wouldn't bat an eye if Dave Gettleman's repeated insistence that the 2x Super Bowl Champ will be their uncontested starter for the foreseeable future proved to be truthful. That being said, they've been linked to Jones for quite some time now, so I'm going to go ahead and say with a modest amount of confidence that 2019's “Looks the Part” QB of the Year ends up landing in East Rutherford.
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
The Jags o-line has been wretched for years now and considering that they want to be a smashmouth, run-first team that relies on their defense to win games, addressing this perennial liability remains at the top of their list of needs. Taylor is the best run-blocking tackle in this draft by far-which should be enough to give him an edge over the rest of the offensive lineman that are projected to go in the top 20.
8.Detroit Lions: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
The Lions desire to move down is no secret, but if they decide to stick and pick, adding an edge rusher to pair with free agent pickup Trey Flowers makes a ton of sense. An explosive pass rush-centric guy like Burns would be the perfect complement to Flowers-who is one of the position's finest run defenders.
9.Buffalo Bills: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
While their woes at receiver gained more attention thanks to the passing game struggles of rookie quarterback Josh Allen, no unit on the Bills struggled more in 2018 than their defensive interior. Free agent pickup Star Loltulelei got torched in the running game, rookie Harrison Phillips was below average at best and beloved veteran workhorse Kyle Williams-who announcement his retirement at the end of the year-finally slowed down to the point where he wasn't making a notable impact whenever he was on the field. Adding a strong, well-rounded player like Wilkins who is polished enough to start right away could help alleviate some of these lingering issues as they look to take a step forward in their rebuilding process.
10.Denver Broncos: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
This pick would be a perfect marriage of value and fit. White is a top 5-caliber talent who just happens to be exactly the type of sound, athletic field general new head coach Vic Fangio wants in the middle of his defense. Plus selecting White would allow John Elway, who is clearly still scarred from his decision to take Paxton Lynch 26th overall in 2016, to continue to stall on taking a quarterback- making this a win for every power player in the Broncos organization.
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
Bringing in a new head coach (former Rams QB coach Zac Taylor) should be enough to inspire a long-overdue shakeup at the quarterback position. Haskins is an accurate pure pocket-passer who made a ton of NFL-caliber throws during his lone year as Ohio State's starter and getting a chance to sit behind frustrating albeit completely competent vet Andy Dalton for a year should be beneficial for his long-term development.
12.Green Bay Packers: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
Yes, the Packers spent big bucks on Jimmy Graham a year ago, but he's a nearly 33-year old receiver who barely lines up outside of the slot and is coming off an underwhelming 2 TD season. Hockensen is willing to do the dirty work as a blocker that Graham isn't while also providing the downfield receiving prowess that the 5-time Pro Bowler failed to provide during his inaugural season in Cheese Country.
13.Miami Dolphins: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
Is a quarterback out of the question here? No, but considering that they effectively just launched a rebuild and Ryan Fitzpatrick is a completely viable stopgap option, they can afford to wait until next year to take their next potential franchise guy. Adding a hard-nosed technician who can lineup anywhere but center to a line that currently has no legit starters besides left tackle Laremy Tunsil would be a savvy, forward-thinking move for Brian Flores' squad.
14.Atlanta Falcons: Jerry Tillery, defensive tackle (Notre Dame)
No one benefited more from the results of the post-combine medical recheck than Tillery and his rapidly-rising stock could catapult him to the middle of the first round. Putting someone with Tillery's burst and strength next to gap-clogging mauler Grady Jarrett should put the Falcons in contention for the title of Most Overwhelming Interior Pass Rush in the League.
15.Washington Redskins: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
Alex Smith's career is still very much in jeopardy and projected 2019 starter Case Keenum will be a free agent after the season. These long-term question marks under center open up the door for the 'Skins to take a chance on Lock. His accuracy (56.9 career CMP%) and performance against tough competition (he only posted a 2:1 TD:INT ratio against SEC opponents in 2018) in college were very questionable, but Lock's rocket arm, mobility and wealth of starting experience (3 years) has won him quite a few fans in scouting circles despite the presence of these alarming red flags on his resume.
16.Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
Not having a true left tackle on the roster with Cam Newton coming off major shoulder surgery isn't a great look for the Panthers. While his inconsistency as a run-blocker game admittedly isn't ideal for a team that heavily relies on the run, Dillard is a stout pass-protector that possesses exceptional athleticism for the position who could have what it takes to slide into that vital role.
17.New York Giants: Rashan Gary, edge rusher/defensive tackle (Michigan)
Gettleman is reportedly just as interested in adding an edge rusher as he is a quarterback whose strongest asset is being tall. Gary is a polarizing prospect with a bum shoulder who never really popped at Michigan, but he's super athletic and can line up anywhere on the defensive line-making him a very desirable target for Dice Roll Dave.
18.Minnesota Vikings: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
There's honestly not even a single spot on the Vikings o-line can be a considered a strength right now, so the front office has the freedom to draft whoever they feel is the best lineman still on the board at #18. Fluid, pro-ready footwork/hand usage and 3 years of starting experience at a solid ACC program should ultimately help Bradbury get the nod over the physically-imposing, but very erratic Oklahoma product Cody Ford.
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
Surrounding Marcus Mariota with weapons has been ongoing mission that has yielded very poor results during his 4 years with the Titans. Bringing in a potential matchup nightmare (6'4, 249 lbs, 4.5 40 time) in Fant to occupy the slot may finally introduce an element of explosiveness to a typically conservative aerial attack as the 25 year-old signalcaller enters his contract year.
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
Inside linebacker play has been a crippling problem in the Steel City since Ryan Shazier suffered a (likely) career-ending spine injury in December 2017. Filling the shoes of a guy who became a cult hero thanks to his sideline-to-sideline playmaking ability over his 4 years in the league would be tough for anybody, but Bush appears to be 100% qualified to take on this daunting challenge. The freakishly athletic Michigan star plays the game with the same type of frenzied energy as Shazier did and could end up being similarly productive in Keith Butler's zone scheme as a result.
21.Seattle Seahawks: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
Pass rush was an area that the Seahawks needed to improve going to 2019 and now that they've traded reigning sack leader Frank Clark, they're absolutely desperate to land some edge help here. Luckily for them, a touted prospect like Ferrell should still be on the board at #21. Ferrell is nowhere near the project that Clark was coming out of college and his ideal quick first step/power to fight through blocks combo makes him the next potential double-digit sack threat in the Pacific Northwest.
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
A quick glance at the Ravens wide receiver depth chart (Willie Snead and Seth Roberts, who combined for 1,148 YDS and 3 TD's in 2018, are currently projected to start) indicates that the position is a top priority for them during this draft. With his blistering speed and shiftiness in the open field, Brown is the type of home run threat that could help bring Lamar Jackson's passing to the next level.
23.Houston Texans: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
Whether or not Ford, who battled some consistency issues throughout his college career, is ready to play tackle at the next level remains a serious question, but his proficiency as a downfield blocker and exceptional athleticism for his size (nearly 330 lbs) makes him perfectly suited to play guard right away in the Texans uptempo offense.
24.Oakland Raiders: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
Getting a read on this corner class is damn near impossible. There's nothing that even resembles a consensus regarding the top prospects and the estimates of when the 1st guy will come off the board have been all over the map (I've seen everything from top 5 to the beginning of Round 2). Given their egregious lack of secondary talent, the Raiders seems like a good bet to kick off the draft night festivities for the divas of the backend. Williams is a gambler who will allow some ugly TD's and regularly get exploited as a tackler, but his strong footwork, route-recognition skills and top-end speed gives him a high ceiling that rivals any DB in this class.
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Darnell Savage, safety (Maryland)
Buzz has started to swell around this previously wildly underrated safety from the University of Maryland entering the 1st round equation. While there's a ton of teams picking from 20-32 that are in the market for a safety, the Eagles appear to be the most likely to pull the trigger on Savage early. His combination of strong coverage skills, exceptional burst that allows him to stalk the line of scrimmage and the high football IQ you want in a free safety makes him a really appealing option for a defense that ranked 30th against the pass last season.
26.Indianapolis Colts: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
Pierre Desir was a nice surprise for the Colts last year, but they still need to add some more depth at the corner position if they want to try and separate themselves from the pack in a deep AFC South. Murphy is a tough and disciplined ballhawk (of the 87 targets he faced in college, he made 7 INT's, 20 pass breakups and allowed a CMP% of just 48.8) who could ruin a lot of receiver's days for the next decade.
27.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
Gruden is a proud gridiron Neanderthal, so him taking the 1st running back of the 2019 draft would truly be poetic. While he lacks top-end speed (the 4.63 40 he ran at his Pro Day has drawn a lot of criticism), Jacobs is a tough, patient runner with very little tread on his tires (he never touched the ball more than 140 times in any of his 3 seasons at Alabama) who contributes enough in the passing game to be an all-around back at the next level.
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
Ask the Patriots just how easy it was to run wild on the Chargers last season. Adding a 340-pound nose tackle who can routinely blow through double teams and make TFL's might not be enough to completely nix their woes against competent ground attacks, but it would certainly be a nice step in the right direction of accomplishing their lofty goal of allowing nearly 5 yards per carry in a playoff game again for a 2nd straight season.
29.Seattle Seahawks: Rock Ya-Sin, cornerback (Temple)
The Seahawks have rostered plenty of physical, athletically-gifted corners who are far from finished products over the years (Byron Maxwell, Brandon Browner, current top Shaq Griffin) and that's exactly what Ya-Sin is at this juncture. He only played against D1 competition for 1 season and his fundamentals are REALLY rough, but Sin displayed solid ball skills and a consistent willingness to help in run support during his time at Temple.
30.Green Bay Packers: Chris Lindstorm, guard (Boston College)
With his great lateral movement, sizable mean streak and potential to play all 5 spots on the line, Lindstorm would bring a nice dose of athleticism and versatility to an o-line that needs some help alongside 3x All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari.
31.Los Angeles Rams: Chauncey Gardener-Johnson, safety/cornerback/linebacker (Florida)
Gardner-Johnson is a versatile weapon with absurd range and a strong nose for the ball who can start off as a slot corner or perhaps even an undersized coverage linebacker a la Mark Barron before eventually transitioning back to his natural position of free safety once 34-year old Eric Weddle hangs them up for good.
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., tight end (Alabama)
Smith might lack the size (6'4, 241 lbs) and blocking prowess Bill Belichick covets at the position, but he would still be an intriguing addition to a suddenly-depleted Patriots tight end group. He's a solid receiving option who can make things happen after the catch and despite not being dominant, is more than willing to take on any blocking assignment you throw his way. The fact that he played for Belichick's longtime pal Nick Saban at Alabama also doesn't hurt.
2nd round:
33.Arizona Cardinals: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
34.Indianapolis Colts: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
35.Oakland Raiders: Deebo Samuel, wide receiver (South Carolina)
36.San Francisco 49ers: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
37.New York Giants: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
38.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
39.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Julian Love, cornerback (Notre Dame)
40.Buffalo Bills: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
41.Denver Broncos: Taylor Rapp, safety (Washington)
42.Cincinnati Bengals: Tytus Howard, tackle (Alabama State)
43.Detroit Lions: Elgton Jenkins, center/guard (Mississippi State)
44.Green Bay Packers: Dre'Mont Jones, defensive tackle (Ohio State)
45.Atlanta Falcons: Amani Oruwayrie, cornerback (Penn State)
46.Washington Redskins: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
47.Carolina Panthers: N'Keal Harry, wide receiver (Arizona State)
48.Miami Dolphins: Zach Allen, edge rusher (Boston College)
49.Cleveland Browns: Nasir Adderley, safety (Delaware)
50.Minnesota Vikings: Jaylon Ferguson, edge rusher (Louisiana Tech)
51.Tennessee Titans: Erik McCoy, center/guard (Texas A&M)
52.Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Layne, cornerback (Michigan State)
53.Philadelphia Eagles: Parris Campbell, wide receiver (Ohio State)
54.Houston Texans: Jonathan Abram, safety (Mississippi State)
55.Houston Texans: Miles Sanders, running back (Penn State)
56.New England Patriots: Chase Winovich, edge rusher (Michigan)
57.Philadelphia Eagles: Connor McGovern, guard (Penn State)
58.Dallas Cowboys: Juan Thornhill, safety (Virginia)
59.Indianapolis Colts: Khalen Saunders, defensive tackle (Western Illinois)
60.Los Angeles Chargers: Kaleb McGary, tackle (Washington)
61.Kansas City Chiefs: Hakeem Butler, wide receiver (Iowa State)
62.New Orleans Saints: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, wide receiver (Stanford)
63.Kansas City Chiefs: Lonnie Johnson Jr., cornerback (Kentucky)
64.New England Patriots: Mack Wilson, inside linebacker (Alabama)
It's hard to tell what's actually true during Smokescreen SZN, but the "Josh Rosen might be staying in Arizona after all!" whispers are by far the least convincing reports floating around the NFL news wire at the moment. New head coach Kliff Kingsbury is a perceived offensive wizard that wants his own guy under center and since they're picking 1st overall, the Cardinals have the rare luxury of honoring that request without having to give anything up in the process. Murray's rare accuracy and pocket presence for a dual-threat QB makes him a really appealing option to run Kingsbury's air raid attack.
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
With the Cardinals going with a quarterback, the next four teams on the board will seemingly get their pick of the litter in this loaded defensive draft. While there's durability concerns that aren't there with Quinnen Williams and Josh Allen, Bosa would fill a desperate need at defensive end/outside linebacker. With his combination of excellent power, speed and technique off the edge, Bosa looks like could become an even more lethal pass rusher than his older brother Joey-who was picked 3rd overall by the Chargers in 2016 and has 28.5 sacks in his first 35 NFL games.
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
A trade down is very possible here as the Jets currently only have 6 picks and aren't slated to pick again until the top of the 3rd round. That being said, their near signing of Anthony Barr in free agency indicates that they're desperate for edge help and the consistent tenacity that Allen displays when pursuing the quarterback paired with his ability to drop back in coverage if needed might be too tempting for Mike Maccganan to pass up.
4.Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
Dealing Khalil Mack prior to the start of last season has left the Raiders with no elite defensive assets to build around. Taking Williams here could change that. Williams is arguably the most disruptive interior defensive line prospect to come along since Aaron Donald and even the remote possibility of adding that type of game-changing force to the middle of their defense should have Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock rushing to the phones to send their pick in.
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
Switching to a 3-4 under new DC Todd Bowles has completely re-shuffled the Bucs front 7. With Jason Pierre-Paul moving back to outside linebacker and last year's 1st round pick Vita Vea being penciled at nose tackle, a slot on the defensive line is now up for grabs. Enter Oliver. Allowing him to play as more of a defensive end eliminates the size concerns (he's listed at 6'2, 287 lbs) that have plagued him throughout the pre-draft evaluation process and his superb instincts, relentless motor and steadfast refusal to quit on a play would be a great addition to this overhauled unit.
6.New York Giants: Daniel Jones, quarterback (Duke)
The Giants seem strangely content to trot out the rotting corpse of Eli Manning at quarterback for another year and I wouldn't bat an eye if Dave Gettleman's repeated insistence that the 2x Super Bowl Champ will be their uncontested starter for the foreseeable future proved to be truthful. That being said, they've been linked to Jones for quite some time now, so I'm going to go ahead and say with a modest amount of confidence that 2019's “Looks the Part” QB of the Year ends up landing in East Rutherford.
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
The Jags o-line has been wretched for years now and considering that they want to be a smashmouth, run-first team that relies on their defense to win games, addressing this perennial liability remains at the top of their list of needs. Taylor is the best run-blocking tackle in this draft by far-which should be enough to give him an edge over the rest of the offensive lineman that are projected to go in the top 20.
8.Detroit Lions: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
The Lions desire to move down is no secret, but if they decide to stick and pick, adding an edge rusher to pair with free agent pickup Trey Flowers makes a ton of sense. An explosive pass rush-centric guy like Burns would be the perfect complement to Flowers-who is one of the position's finest run defenders.
9.Buffalo Bills: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
While their woes at receiver gained more attention thanks to the passing game struggles of rookie quarterback Josh Allen, no unit on the Bills struggled more in 2018 than their defensive interior. Free agent pickup Star Loltulelei got torched in the running game, rookie Harrison Phillips was below average at best and beloved veteran workhorse Kyle Williams-who announcement his retirement at the end of the year-finally slowed down to the point where he wasn't making a notable impact whenever he was on the field. Adding a strong, well-rounded player like Wilkins who is polished enough to start right away could help alleviate some of these lingering issues as they look to take a step forward in their rebuilding process.
10.Denver Broncos: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
This pick would be a perfect marriage of value and fit. White is a top 5-caliber talent who just happens to be exactly the type of sound, athletic field general new head coach Vic Fangio wants in the middle of his defense. Plus selecting White would allow John Elway, who is clearly still scarred from his decision to take Paxton Lynch 26th overall in 2016, to continue to stall on taking a quarterback- making this a win for every power player in the Broncos organization.
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
Bringing in a new head coach (former Rams QB coach Zac Taylor) should be enough to inspire a long-overdue shakeup at the quarterback position. Haskins is an accurate pure pocket-passer who made a ton of NFL-caliber throws during his lone year as Ohio State's starter and getting a chance to sit behind frustrating albeit completely competent vet Andy Dalton for a year should be beneficial for his long-term development.
12.Green Bay Packers: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
Yes, the Packers spent big bucks on Jimmy Graham a year ago, but he's a nearly 33-year old receiver who barely lines up outside of the slot and is coming off an underwhelming 2 TD season. Hockensen is willing to do the dirty work as a blocker that Graham isn't while also providing the downfield receiving prowess that the 5-time Pro Bowler failed to provide during his inaugural season in Cheese Country.
13.Miami Dolphins: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
Is a quarterback out of the question here? No, but considering that they effectively just launched a rebuild and Ryan Fitzpatrick is a completely viable stopgap option, they can afford to wait until next year to take their next potential franchise guy. Adding a hard-nosed technician who can lineup anywhere but center to a line that currently has no legit starters besides left tackle Laremy Tunsil would be a savvy, forward-thinking move for Brian Flores' squad.
14.Atlanta Falcons: Jerry Tillery, defensive tackle (Notre Dame)
No one benefited more from the results of the post-combine medical recheck than Tillery and his rapidly-rising stock could catapult him to the middle of the first round. Putting someone with Tillery's burst and strength next to gap-clogging mauler Grady Jarrett should put the Falcons in contention for the title of Most Overwhelming Interior Pass Rush in the League.
15.Washington Redskins: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
Alex Smith's career is still very much in jeopardy and projected 2019 starter Case Keenum will be a free agent after the season. These long-term question marks under center open up the door for the 'Skins to take a chance on Lock. His accuracy (56.9 career CMP%) and performance against tough competition (he only posted a 2:1 TD:INT ratio against SEC opponents in 2018) in college were very questionable, but Lock's rocket arm, mobility and wealth of starting experience (3 years) has won him quite a few fans in scouting circles despite the presence of these alarming red flags on his resume.
16.Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
Not having a true left tackle on the roster with Cam Newton coming off major shoulder surgery isn't a great look for the Panthers. While his inconsistency as a run-blocker game admittedly isn't ideal for a team that heavily relies on the run, Dillard is a stout pass-protector that possesses exceptional athleticism for the position who could have what it takes to slide into that vital role.
17.New York Giants: Rashan Gary, edge rusher/defensive tackle (Michigan)
Gettleman is reportedly just as interested in adding an edge rusher as he is a quarterback whose strongest asset is being tall. Gary is a polarizing prospect with a bum shoulder who never really popped at Michigan, but he's super athletic and can line up anywhere on the defensive line-making him a very desirable target for Dice Roll Dave.
18.Minnesota Vikings: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
There's honestly not even a single spot on the Vikings o-line can be a considered a strength right now, so the front office has the freedom to draft whoever they feel is the best lineman still on the board at #18. Fluid, pro-ready footwork/hand usage and 3 years of starting experience at a solid ACC program should ultimately help Bradbury get the nod over the physically-imposing, but very erratic Oklahoma product Cody Ford.
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
Surrounding Marcus Mariota with weapons has been ongoing mission that has yielded very poor results during his 4 years with the Titans. Bringing in a potential matchup nightmare (6'4, 249 lbs, 4.5 40 time) in Fant to occupy the slot may finally introduce an element of explosiveness to a typically conservative aerial attack as the 25 year-old signalcaller enters his contract year.
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
Inside linebacker play has been a crippling problem in the Steel City since Ryan Shazier suffered a (likely) career-ending spine injury in December 2017. Filling the shoes of a guy who became a cult hero thanks to his sideline-to-sideline playmaking ability over his 4 years in the league would be tough for anybody, but Bush appears to be 100% qualified to take on this daunting challenge. The freakishly athletic Michigan star plays the game with the same type of frenzied energy as Shazier did and could end up being similarly productive in Keith Butler's zone scheme as a result.
21.Seattle Seahawks: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
Pass rush was an area that the Seahawks needed to improve going to 2019 and now that they've traded reigning sack leader Frank Clark, they're absolutely desperate to land some edge help here. Luckily for them, a touted prospect like Ferrell should still be on the board at #21. Ferrell is nowhere near the project that Clark was coming out of college and his ideal quick first step/power to fight through blocks combo makes him the next potential double-digit sack threat in the Pacific Northwest.
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
A quick glance at the Ravens wide receiver depth chart (Willie Snead and Seth Roberts, who combined for 1,148 YDS and 3 TD's in 2018, are currently projected to start) indicates that the position is a top priority for them during this draft. With his blistering speed and shiftiness in the open field, Brown is the type of home run threat that could help bring Lamar Jackson's passing to the next level.
23.Houston Texans: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
Whether or not Ford, who battled some consistency issues throughout his college career, is ready to play tackle at the next level remains a serious question, but his proficiency as a downfield blocker and exceptional athleticism for his size (nearly 330 lbs) makes him perfectly suited to play guard right away in the Texans uptempo offense.
24.Oakland Raiders: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
Getting a read on this corner class is damn near impossible. There's nothing that even resembles a consensus regarding the top prospects and the estimates of when the 1st guy will come off the board have been all over the map (I've seen everything from top 5 to the beginning of Round 2). Given their egregious lack of secondary talent, the Raiders seems like a good bet to kick off the draft night festivities for the divas of the backend. Williams is a gambler who will allow some ugly TD's and regularly get exploited as a tackler, but his strong footwork, route-recognition skills and top-end speed gives him a high ceiling that rivals any DB in this class.
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Darnell Savage, safety (Maryland)
Buzz has started to swell around this previously wildly underrated safety from the University of Maryland entering the 1st round equation. While there's a ton of teams picking from 20-32 that are in the market for a safety, the Eagles appear to be the most likely to pull the trigger on Savage early. His combination of strong coverage skills, exceptional burst that allows him to stalk the line of scrimmage and the high football IQ you want in a free safety makes him a really appealing option for a defense that ranked 30th against the pass last season.
26.Indianapolis Colts: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
Pierre Desir was a nice surprise for the Colts last year, but they still need to add some more depth at the corner position if they want to try and separate themselves from the pack in a deep AFC South. Murphy is a tough and disciplined ballhawk (of the 87 targets he faced in college, he made 7 INT's, 20 pass breakups and allowed a CMP% of just 48.8) who could ruin a lot of receiver's days for the next decade.
27.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
Gruden is a proud gridiron Neanderthal, so him taking the 1st running back of the 2019 draft would truly be poetic. While he lacks top-end speed (the 4.63 40 he ran at his Pro Day has drawn a lot of criticism), Jacobs is a tough, patient runner with very little tread on his tires (he never touched the ball more than 140 times in any of his 3 seasons at Alabama) who contributes enough in the passing game to be an all-around back at the next level.
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
Ask the Patriots just how easy it was to run wild on the Chargers last season. Adding a 340-pound nose tackle who can routinely blow through double teams and make TFL's might not be enough to completely nix their woes against competent ground attacks, but it would certainly be a nice step in the right direction of accomplishing their lofty goal of allowing nearly 5 yards per carry in a playoff game again for a 2nd straight season.
29.Seattle Seahawks: Rock Ya-Sin, cornerback (Temple)
The Seahawks have rostered plenty of physical, athletically-gifted corners who are far from finished products over the years (Byron Maxwell, Brandon Browner, current top Shaq Griffin) and that's exactly what Ya-Sin is at this juncture. He only played against D1 competition for 1 season and his fundamentals are REALLY rough, but Sin displayed solid ball skills and a consistent willingness to help in run support during his time at Temple.
30.Green Bay Packers: Chris Lindstorm, guard (Boston College)
With his great lateral movement, sizable mean streak and potential to play all 5 spots on the line, Lindstorm would bring a nice dose of athleticism and versatility to an o-line that needs some help alongside 3x All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari.
31.Los Angeles Rams: Chauncey Gardener-Johnson, safety/cornerback/linebacker (Florida)
Gardner-Johnson is a versatile weapon with absurd range and a strong nose for the ball who can start off as a slot corner or perhaps even an undersized coverage linebacker a la Mark Barron before eventually transitioning back to his natural position of free safety once 34-year old Eric Weddle hangs them up for good.
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., tight end (Alabama)
Smith might lack the size (6'4, 241 lbs) and blocking prowess Bill Belichick covets at the position, but he would still be an intriguing addition to a suddenly-depleted Patriots tight end group. He's a solid receiving option who can make things happen after the catch and despite not being dominant, is more than willing to take on any blocking assignment you throw his way. The fact that he played for Belichick's longtime pal Nick Saban at Alabama also doesn't hurt.
2nd round:
33.Arizona Cardinals: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
34.Indianapolis Colts: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
35.Oakland Raiders: Deebo Samuel, wide receiver (South Carolina)
36.San Francisco 49ers: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
37.New York Giants: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
38.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
39.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Julian Love, cornerback (Notre Dame)
40.Buffalo Bills: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
41.Denver Broncos: Taylor Rapp, safety (Washington)
42.Cincinnati Bengals: Tytus Howard, tackle (Alabama State)
43.Detroit Lions: Elgton Jenkins, center/guard (Mississippi State)
44.Green Bay Packers: Dre'Mont Jones, defensive tackle (Ohio State)
45.Atlanta Falcons: Amani Oruwayrie, cornerback (Penn State)
46.Washington Redskins: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
47.Carolina Panthers: N'Keal Harry, wide receiver (Arizona State)
48.Miami Dolphins: Zach Allen, edge rusher (Boston College)
49.Cleveland Browns: Nasir Adderley, safety (Delaware)
50.Minnesota Vikings: Jaylon Ferguson, edge rusher (Louisiana Tech)
51.Tennessee Titans: Erik McCoy, center/guard (Texas A&M)
52.Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Layne, cornerback (Michigan State)
53.Philadelphia Eagles: Parris Campbell, wide receiver (Ohio State)
54.Houston Texans: Jonathan Abram, safety (Mississippi State)
55.Houston Texans: Miles Sanders, running back (Penn State)
56.New England Patriots: Chase Winovich, edge rusher (Michigan)
57.Philadelphia Eagles: Connor McGovern, guard (Penn State)
58.Dallas Cowboys: Juan Thornhill, safety (Virginia)
59.Indianapolis Colts: Khalen Saunders, defensive tackle (Western Illinois)
60.Los Angeles Chargers: Kaleb McGary, tackle (Washington)
61.Kansas City Chiefs: Hakeem Butler, wide receiver (Iowa State)
62.New Orleans Saints: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, wide receiver (Stanford)
63.Kansas City Chiefs: Lonnie Johnson Jr., cornerback (Kentucky)
64.New England Patriots: Mack Wilson, inside linebacker (Alabama)
Monday, April 15, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 (April 15th)
1.Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
4.Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
6.New York Giants: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
8.Detroit Lions: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
9.Buffalo Bills: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
12.Green Bay Packers: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
13.Miami Dolphins: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
15.Washington Redskins: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
16.Carolina Panthers: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
17.New York Giants: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
24.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Jerry Tillery, defensive tackle (Notre Dame)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
27.Oakland Raiders: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: Taylor Rapp, safety (Washington)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr, tight end (Alabama)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
4.Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
6.New York Giants: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
8.Detroit Lions: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
9.Buffalo Bills: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
12.Green Bay Packers: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
13.Miami Dolphins: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
15.Washington Redskins: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
16.Carolina Panthers: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
17.New York Giants: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
24.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Jerry Tillery, defensive tackle (Notre Dame)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
27.Oakland Raiders: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: Taylor Rapp, safety (Washington)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr, tight end (Alabama)
Monday, April 8, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft 4.0 (April 8th)
1.Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
4.Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
6.New York Giants: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
8.Detroit Lions: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
9.Buffalo Bills: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
12.Green Bay Packers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
13.Miami Dolphins: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
16.Carolina Panthers: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
17.New York Giants: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
24.Oakland Raiders: Chris Lindstrom, guard (Boston College)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
27.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
30.Green Bay Packers: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., tight end (Alabama)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
4.Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
6.New York Giants: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
8.Detroit Lions: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
9.Buffalo Bills: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
12.Green Bay Packers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
13.Miami Dolphins: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
16.Carolina Panthers: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
17.New York Giants: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
24.Oakland Raiders: Chris Lindstrom, guard (Boston College)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
27.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
30.Green Bay Packers: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., tight end (Alabama)
Monday, April 1, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 (April 1st)
1.Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
8.Detroit Lions: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
9.Buffalo Bills: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
12.Green Bay Packers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
13.Miami Dolphins: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
16.Carolina Panthers: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
17.New York Giants: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
24.Oakland Raiders: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
27.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Mack Wilson, inside linebacker (Alabama)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Rock Ya-Sin, cornerback (Temple)
30.Green Bay Packers: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., tight end (Alabama)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
8.Detroit Lions: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
9.Buffalo Bills: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Cody Ford, guard/tackle (Oklahoma)
12.Green Bay Packers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
13.Miami Dolphins: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
16.Carolina Panthers: Jonah Williams, guard/tackle (Alabama)
17.New York Giants: Clelin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
24.Oakland Raiders: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
27.Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Mack Wilson, inside linebacker (Alabama)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Rock Ya-Sin, cornerback (Temple)
30.Green Bay Packers: A.J. Brown, wide receiver (Mississippi)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Garrett Bradbury, center/guard (NC State)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., tight end (Alabama)
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (March 19th)
1.Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Clellin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
8.Detroit Lions: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
9.Buffalo Bills: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
10.Denver Broncos: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
12.Green Bay Packers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
13.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
16.Carolina Panthers: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
17.New York Giants: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Jonah Williams, tackle/guard (Alabama)
19.Tennessee Titans: Kelvin Harmon, wide receiver (NC State)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Cody Ford, tackle (Oklahoma)
24.Oakland Raiders: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
27.Oakland Raiders: Mack Wilson, inside linebacker (Alabama)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: N'Keal Harry, wide receiver (Arizona State)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith, tight end (Alabama)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Clellin Ferrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
8.Detroit Lions: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
9.Buffalo Bills: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
10.Denver Broncos: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
12.Green Bay Packers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
13.Miami Dolphins: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
16.Carolina Panthers: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
17.New York Giants: Brian Burns, edge rusher (Florida State)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Jonah Williams, tackle/guard (Alabama)
19.Tennessee Titans: Kelvin Harmon, wide receiver (NC State)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
23.Houston Texans: Cody Ford, tackle (Oklahoma)
24.Oakland Raiders: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
27.Oakland Raiders: Mack Wilson, inside linebacker (Alabama)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: N'Keal Harry, wide receiver (Arizona State)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith, tight end (Alabama)
Friday, March 8, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft (Post-Combine)
1.Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
8.Detroit Lions: Clellin Farrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
9.Buffalo Bills: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
12.Green Bay Packers: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
13.Miami Dolphins: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: Cody Ford, tackle (Oklahoma)
16.Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
17.Cleveland Browns: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Jonah Williams, tackle (Alabama)
19.Tennessee Titans: Kelvin Harmon, wide receiver (NC State)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
23.Houston Texans: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
24.Oakland Raiders: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
27.Oakland Raiders: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: N'Keal Harry, wide receiver (Arizona State)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith, tight end (Alabama)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rashan Gary, edge rusher (Michigan)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
8.Detroit Lions: Clellin Farrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
9.Buffalo Bills: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
10.Denver Broncos: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
12.Green Bay Packers: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
13.Miami Dolphins: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
15.Washington Redskins: Cody Ford, tackle (Oklahoma)
16.Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
17.Cleveland Browns: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Jonah Williams, tackle (Alabama)
19.Tennessee Titans: Kelvin Harmon, wide receiver (NC State)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
23.Houston Texans: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
24.Oakland Raiders: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Byron Murphy, cornerback (Washington)
27.Oakland Raiders: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: N'Keal Harry, wide receiver (Arizona State)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
32.New England Patriots: Irv Smith, tight end (Alabama)
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Combine)
1.Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, edge rusher (Ohio State)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Rashan Gray, edge rusher (Michigan)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
8.Detroit Lions: Clelin Farrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
9.Buffalo Bills: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
10.Denver Broncos: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Cody Ford, tackle (Oklahoma)
12.Green Bay Packers: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
13.Miami Dolphins: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
15.Washington Redskins: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
16.Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
17.Cleveland Browns: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Abram, safety (Mississippi State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Jaylon Ferguson, edge rusher (Louisiana Tech)
23.Houston Texans: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
24.Oakland Raiders: Trayvon Mullen, cornerback (Clemson)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Kelvin Harmon, wide receiver (NC State)
27.Oakland Raiders: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Jachai Polite, edge rusher (Florida)
32.New England Patriots: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
2.San Francisco 49ers: Josh Allen, edge rusher (Kentucky)
3.New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle (Alabama)
4.Oakland Raiders: Rashan Gray, edge rusher (Michigan)
5.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Jacobs, running back (Alabama)
6.New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, quarterback (Ohio State)
7.Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeffrey Simmons, defensive tackle (Mississippi State)
8.Detroit Lions: Clelin Farrell, edge rusher (Clemson)
9.Buffalo Bills: Jawaan Taylor, tackle (Florida)
10.Denver Broncos: Greedy Williams, cornerback (LSU)
11.Cincinnati Bengals: Cody Ford, tackle (Oklahoma)
12.Green Bay Packers: Montez Sweat, edge rusher (Mississippi State)
13.Miami Dolphins: Drew Lock, quarterback (Missouri)
14.Atlanta Falcons: Ed Oliver, defensive tackle (Houston)
15.Washington Redskins: Kyler Murray, quarterback (Oklahoma)
16.Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, tackle (Washington State)
17.Cleveland Browns: Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle (Clemson)
18.Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, tackle (Mississippi)
19.Tennessee Titans: D.K. Metcalf, wide receiver (Mississippi)
20.Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin White, inside linebacker (LSU)
21.Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Abram, safety (Mississippi State)
22.Baltimore Ravens: Jaylon Ferguson, edge rusher (Louisiana Tech)
23.Houston Texans: Dalton Risner, tackle (Kansas State)
24.Oakland Raiders: Trayvon Mullen, cornerback (Clemson)
25.Philadelphia Eagles: Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle (Clemson)
26.Indianapolis Colts: Kelvin Harmon, wide receiver (NC State)
27.Oakland Raiders: Marquise Brown, wide receiver (Oklahoma)
28.Los Angeles Chargers: Devin Bush, inside linebacker (Michigan)
29.Kansas City Chiefs: Deandre Baker, cornerback (Georgia)
30.Green Bay Packers: Noah Fant, tight end (Iowa)
31.Los Angeles Rams: Jachai Polite, edge rusher (Florida)
32.New England Patriots: T.J. Hockensen, tight end (Iowa)
Thursday, April 26, 2018
2018 NFL Mock Draft 6.0 (Draft Day)
1.Cleveland Browns: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
The great debate about what quarterback will have the distinct pleasure of having their career ruined... I mean get drafted by the Cleveland Browns has raged on for months. Will long-projected 1st overall pick Sam Darnold fulfill his destiny or can big-hand behemoth Josh Allen build on months of "HE HAS ALL THE TOOLS" buzz in scouting circles to steal his thunder? While it's certainly conceivable that Browns brass are considering taking either of these guys (or perhaps Baker Mayfield if you believe Adam Schefter's report from Tuesday morning), I'm inclined to think this "no one knows who they're going to chose" narrative is a classic misdirection tactic. GM John Dorsey is the type of guy that swoons over tall, unpolished quarterbacks who can sling the ball downfield (evidenced by his decision to trade up to select Patrick Mahomes last season when he was with the Chiefs) and Allen fits that mold better than just about any other prospect in the past decade.
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
You always have to account for the wild card factor with a front office that's headed by Dave Gettleman, but Barkley just makes the most sense for this team right now. Barkley is a potentially elite 3-down back that could help make the back 9 of Eli Manning's career a lot more pleasant by giving this offense a much-needed versatile playmaker out of the backfield.
3.New York Jets: Sam Darnold, quarterback (USC)
The Jets quarterback room, which currently consists of Josh McCown, Bryce Petty, Christian Hackenburg and free agent pickup Teddy Bridgewater, is about to get even more crowded. Multiple reports have stated that the powers that be in East Rutherford love Baker Mayfield, but I'd be pretty surprised if they passed up an opportunity to take Darnold-who possesses similar upside without Mayfield's potential personality baggage.
4.Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
Having a pair of top 5 selections in a draft where QB's are a hot commodity is quite the luxury for the Browns. This team still needs to improve at pretty much every position and barring some truly wild shit unfolding in the 2 picks prior to this one, they'll have a deep pool of potential blue chip players to pick from. Myles Garrett's strong rookie season makes it unlikely that Bradley Chubb will be in the mix here, so I'm going to commit a blind dart throw and say that Ward will be on his way to the Dawg Pound. Ward is a fearless, physical corner with tremendous ball skills that reminds me a lot of his former college teammate Marshon Lattimore and could really help this suspect secondary that has gotten consistently destroyed by Antonio Brown and A.J. Green over the years improve right away.
5.Denver Broncos: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
Just because the Broncos signed Case Keenum to a multi-year contract in free agency doesn't mean that they aren't still in the market for a quarterback. There's no chance in hell John Elway has an issue with Mayfield's unapologetic arrogance plus the reigning Heisman winner's accuracy, decisionmaking and pocket awareness will undoubtedly intrigue him after watching sloppy QB play derail his otherwise pretty talented team over the past 2 seasons.
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
Even with the additional picks they picked when they swamped places with the Jets, it remains a strong possibility that the Colts will trade down once again to acquire even more picks to help jumpstart their rebuilding process. If Chris Ballard decides to stay put at #6, Chubb seems like the obvious choice. With his well-rounded game and exceptional athleticism, Chubb could give the Colts the disruptive front 7 presence they desperately need to compete in the suddenly loaded AFC South.
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety/cornerback (Alabama)
The Bucs surrendered the most passing yards in the league last season, but luckily for them, they've got a host of decorated defensive backs they can chose from at #7. While Derwin James, Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson have arguably generated buzz during the latter stages of the predraft process, the consistency, range and football IQ Fitzpatrick flashed during his time at Alabama makes him the favorite to land in Tampa.
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
Every move Ryan Pace has made since the start of the free agency has been designed to aid the development of 2nd-year quarterback Mitch Trubisky and I don't expect that to change on draft night. The Bears are currently in the market for a new starting left guard after severing ties with 32-year old Pro Bowler Josh Sitton and if he's available when they're on the clock, I expect Quenton Nelson will be the guy to step into that role. Nelson is quite possibly the most touted interior line prospect of this decade so far and the presence of his college offensive line coach Harry Halstead on the Bears staff should increase his odds of living up to his off-the-charts potential.
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
After being gift-wrapped Jimmy Garoppolo at the trade deadline last October, the 49ers can now turn their attention to adding complementary pieces in the draft. The back end of their defense has been a fatal flaw since Jim Harbaugh left town and with their decision to not retain longtime starter Eric Reid, their safety situation is particularly dire. Boasting strong zone coverage skills, sure tackling and a willingness to handle any assignment you throw at him, James is a jack knife that could bring a much-needed playmaking presence to their woeful secondary.
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
I'd be stunned if the inaugural selection of Jon Gruden's comeback tour wasn't salacious. This guy didn't return to the sidelines after a decade-long hiatus with the intent of making sensible decisions that are met with universal kudos from the NFL community. While I'm not ruling out whatever the 2018 equivalent of Al Davis picking Darrius Heyward-Bey with the 7th overall pick would be, Edmunds seems like the perfect, headline-grabbing "I'M BACK GUYS" move for the godfather of Spider Y-2 Banana. Taking a freakishly athletic yet completely unrefined inside linebacker who doesn't turn 20 until next month with a top 10 pick is a ballsy move that will either make you look like a genius or a total jabroni in 3-4 years time.
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
Considering all of the house cleaning they've done since the start of the new league year, you have to believe that the Dolphins will consider taking a quarterback to succeed Ryan Tannehill with this pick. Ultimately, I think they'll give the injury-prone Tannehill another crack at being the uncontested starter and try to fill some of the other holes they created with their flurry of personnel moves last month by bringing in a potential defensive force like Vea. While stepping into a role that was previously held by a hard-nosed wrecking ball in Ndmuakong Suh is incredibly intimidating, Vea has the strength and short-area quickness to blossom into a successful interior defensive lineman in the NFL.
12.Buffalo Bills: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
In a not-so-shocking development considering the fickle nature of many NFL owners, Rosen's outspoken criticism on numerous taboo subjects such as the NCAA's treatment of its athletes, the current President of the United States and losing culture that surrounds the Cleveland Browns has caused him to slip down draft boards. This puzzling tumble could end up being the blessing that the Bills, who have been aggressively trying to trade into the top 5 to select a possible franchise QB since they acquired the #12 pick from the Bengals last month, never expected to happen. Rosen's intelligence, quick release and track record of exceling without top-tier talent around him give him a legitimate chance to have the best pro career of any quarterback in this lauded draft class.
13.Washington Redskins: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
Alexander has been flying up the draft boards in recent weeks and if you put on his tape, it's easy to see why. His footwork, quickness and ability to track and make plays on the ball might be better than anyone else in this deep corner class. That skill set make him a very appealing option for a Redskins squad that currently has a staggering lack of depth behind top dog Josh Norman and just dealt promising young gun Kendall Fuller to the Chiefs in the Alex Smith trade.
14.Green Bay Packers: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
The Packers pass-rush has been a problem for years and now that Dom Capers and Ted Thompson are out of the equation, it seems like they might actually use high-level assets to address it. Davenport's technique needs some work and his lack of experience against top-tier Division 1 competition in college is a bit concerning, but his high motor and excellent Senior Bowl performance suggests that he could turn into a force at the next level.
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
Thanks to the retirement of Carson Palmer and surprising release of safety Tyrann Mathieu this offseason, the gaping holes across the Cardinals offensive line have gone relatively unnoticed. With their commitment to start Sam Bradford in 2018, they're going to need to try and stop him from spontaneously combusting on the field by addressing their o-line in the draft and McGlinchey, who is the cleanest prospect available at this juncture, provides them with the best chance of preventing (or more likely, delaying) that on-field fatality from happening. McGlinchey's consistently strong run-blocking, solid pass-protection and experience lining up at both tackle spots would make him an ideal option for a group that appears primed to be erratic as hell for the foreseeable future.
16.Baltimore Ravens: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
Just about every draft has a highly-regarded player with no off-the-field issues that slides down the board for some inexplicable reason. Based on nothing besides my gut feeling, Roquan Smith strikes me as that guy this year. Inside linebacker is nowhere near the top of the Ravens list of needs, but I just can't see a well-coached, defensive-minded team passing on an opportunity to land a player that has as much as star potential as Smith does.
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
The Chargers painfully inept rushing defense (142 rushing yards per game, 31st in the league) played a pivotal role in the death of their playoff hopes during the 2017 season. Plugging a quick, hard-nosed mauler like Taven Bryan into their interior defensive line rotation would be a welcome first step towards building a front that might be able to slow down an opponent's rushing attack from time to time.
18.Seattle Seahawks: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
Following the departures of Jeremy Lane, DeShawn Shead and Richard Sherman this offseason, the Seahawks corner group is going to be full of new faces the next time they hit the field. Long, aggressive ballhawk Josh Jackson is a perfect scheme fit that could help this retooled secondary hit the ground running in 2018.
19.Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
Jerry Jones' decision to move on from Dez Bryant earlier this month makes wide receiver even more of priority for a team that was already lacking weapons for Dak Prescott to throw to. While I wouldn't be surprised if speedster D.J. Moore or jump-ball specialist Cortland Sutton ended up with a star on their helmet, Calvin Ridley's SEC pedigree and noted route-running prowess gives him the slight edge over the rest of the top WR's in this polarizing class.
20.Detroit Lions: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
With top sack artist Ziggy Ansah only under contract for 1 more season, the Lions long-term defensive end/outside linebacker situation is pretty murky. Adding Harold Landry, who has the most pure pass-rushing potential in this year's draft, to their front 7 should steadily improve their edge defense this season while also giving them a capable successor to Ansah if he fails to sign a long-term deal with the team.
21.Cincinnati Bengals: James Daniels, center (Iowa)
All indications out of Cincinnati seem to point to the Bengals zeroing in on an offensive lineman in the 1st round, which make sense considering how much they struggled upfront in 2017. While Arkansas product Frank Ragnow has a better college track record and is currently climbing up draft boards, I believe that Daniels' superior athleticism will make him a more appealing option for the Bengals.
22.Buffalo Bills: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
The brutal comedown from the surreal high that the Bills experienced after clinching their 1st playoff berth since the Clinton administration has been expedited this offseason in large part due to the departures of 3 of their starting offensive lineman (left tackle Cordy Glenn, left guard Richie Incognito, center Eric Wood) from last year's team. This mass exodus has created a really shitty situation for the Bills offense and could ultimately force them to table their desire to trade up and select their quarterback of the future. If the Bills don't end up giving away this pick in a trade, Wynn has the polish and versatility to potentially soften the devastating blows this o-line has suffered over the past few months.
23.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
Nate Solder's not-so-surprising departure in free agency has left the increasingly important role of protecting Tom Brady's blind side vacant. As stubborn as Bill Belichick is, I don't see him entrusting LaAdrian Waddle or 2nd year-guy Antonio Garcia, who spent his entire rookie season on IR, with that job on a full-basis going into the 2018 season. Despite the injuries and bouts of inconsistent play that somewhat derailed his final year at Texas, Williams has enough intriguing physical tools (quick feet, good hand use, serious mean streak) that could be parlayed into something special by their masterful o-line coach Dante Scarnecchia to be viewed as a long-term option at a position that is incredibly hard to find quality talent at.
24.Carolina Panthers: D.J. Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
The shocking mid-season trade of Kelvin Benjamin left a massive hole in the Panthers aerial attack that the likes of Curtis Samuel, Russell Shepard and Kaelin Clay just couldn't fill in the latter stages of last season. D.J. Moore could put an end to this pressing receiver problem that has plagued the offensively-challenged Panthers since their Super Bowl loss in 2015. Moore's speed and post-catch ability would make him an ideal complement to their tall, physical top receiver Devin Funchess.
25.Tennessee Titans: Sam Hubbard, edge rusher (Ohio State)
With Chubb, Davenport and Landry all likely to be off the board by the time they choose, the edge rush-needy Titans are going to be forced to put their gambling hats on earlier than they expected. In a sea of raw prospects, Hubbard's exceptional size (6"5, 270 lbs), strength and proficiency against the run make him a particularly intriguing dice roll.
26.Atlanta Falcons: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
While there's no denying their notable improvement over the past 2 seasons, the Falcons still have some glaring they need to address before they can be considered a great defense. Even with the medical red flags that prevented him from participating in drills at the Scouting Combine, Hurst's devastating first-step and knack for causing problems at the line of scrimmage makes him a worthwhile risk for a Falcons team whose defensive interior has gotten manhandled by the strong offensive lines and rushing attacks of their rivals in the NFC South.
27.New Orleans Saints: Hayden Hurst, tight end (South Carolina)
Drew Brees presumably signed the final contract of his career in March and I can't think of a better way to celebrate the start of his closing act as Saints QB than selecting another vertical threat to put next to rising star wideout Michael Thomas. Hurst is a Jimmy Graham-esque slot receiver in a tight end's body that could turn into a god damn force of nature in this diverse uptempo offense.
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
The absence of inside linebacker Ryan Shazier following a spinal cord injury that almost left him paralyzed last December opened up a massive void in the middle of the Steelers defense that caused them to flat-out implode down the stretch. With Shazier's career possibly in jeopardy, bringing in Vander Esch would make a lot of sense. Vander Esch's ability to fly around the field and change direction on a whim make him an ideal candidate to make up for the loss of Shazier's valuable sideline-to-sideline playmaking ability in Keith Butler's zone-heavy scheme.
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, tight end (South Dakota State)
A lack of reliable options in the passing game was a huge detriment to the Jaguars Cinderella playoff run last season. While Tom Coughlin has brought in a couple of serviceable veterans (Donte Moncrief, Austin Seferian-Jenkins) this offseason that should help them combat the problem, Goedert has the potential to turn into the physical, acrobatic catch-making matchup nightmare the Jags need to diversify their offense. The South Dakota State product has the size and body control to make contested redzone catches and also has some showed some real promise as a blocker, which would be great for a team with a young bellcow back that had some issues with consistently open rushing lanes in 2017.
30.Minnesota Vikings: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
The retirement of longtime center/guard Joe Berger is a significant loss for an offensive line that was quietly one of the sharpest in the league in 2017. While Hernandez likely won't be able to fill Berger's leadership role right away, he's a tough player with a sky-high celling that should keep $84 million man Kirk Cousins from getting killed up the middle during his inaugural year as the Vikings starting quarterback while also opening up some nice holes for his running backs.
31.New England Patriots: Mason Rudolph, quarterback (Oklahoma State)
Bill Belichick didn't go out and secure a 2nd 1st-round pick with the intention of bolstering his defense or offensive line. The man is livid about how the situation with Jimmy Garoppolo went down and it would be a staggering upset if he didn't use one of these picks (or package them to trade up) to select a quarterback. The leak about Lamar Jackson's secret pre-draft visit this past weekend has created quite the sir among the media, but unless future head coach Josh McDaniels is smitten with the 2016 Heisman Winner out of Louisville, I just don't see him ending up in a Patriots uniform. Rudolph fits the tall, accurate pocket passer prototype Belichick has favored during his entire tenure in New England and while I'm not going to pretend he has the same upside as Garoppolo, he could turn into a damn fine successor to Tom Brady if he continues to fine-tune his game.
32.Philadelphia Eagles: Donte Jackson, cornerback (LSU)
I initially had Mike Hughes slotted here, but I'd be surprised if Howie Roseman was willing to use a high pick on a guy with legal red flags while the bizarre Daryl Worley incident is still fresh in his mind. Jackson's top-end speed, strong coverage skills and fearless playing style would make him a welcome addition to a defensive back group that just lost its excellent slot corner Patrick Robinson in free agency.
Second Round:
33.Cleveland Browns: Kolton Miller, tackle (UCLA)
34.New York Giants: Frank Ragnow, center (Arkansas)
35.Cleveland Browns: Da'Ron Payne, defensive tackle (Alabama)
36.Indianapolis Colts: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
37.Indianapolis Colts: Rashaad Penny, running back (San Diego State)
38.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sony Michel, running back (Georgia)
39.Chicago Bears: Cortland Sutton, wide receiver (SMU)
40.Denver Broncos: Derrius Guice, running back (LSU)
41.Oakland Raiders: Harrison Phillips, defensive tackle (Stanford)
42.Miami Dolphins: Lamar Jackson, quarterback (Louisville)
43.New England Patriots: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
44.Washington Redskins: Lorenzo Carter, edge rusher (Georgia)
45.Green Bay Packers: Isaiah Oliver, cornerback (Colorado)
46.Cincinnati Bengals: Ronnie Harrison, safety (Alabama)
47.Arizona Cardinals: Christian Kirk, wide receiver (Texas A&M)
48.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Reid, safety (Stanford)
49.Indianapolis Colts: Tyrell Crosby, tackle (Oregon)
50.Dallas Cowboys: Josey Jewell, inside linebacker (Iowa)
51.Detroit Lions: Mike Gesicki, tight end (Penn State)
52.Baltimore Ravens: Kyle Lauletta, quarterback (Richmond)
53.Buffalo Bills: Brian O'Neill, tackle (Pittsburgh)
54.Kansas City Chiefs: Arden Key, edge rusher (LSU)
55.Carolina Panthers: Billy Price, center/guard (Ohio State)
56.Buffalo Bills: Anthony Miller, wide receiver (Memphis)
57.Tennessee Titans: Ronald Jones, running back (USC)
58.Atlanta Falcons: D.J. Chark, wide receiver (LSU)
59.San Francisco 49ers: Orlando Brown, tackle (Oklahoma)
60.Pittsburgh Steelers: Nick Chubb, running back (Georgia)
61.Jacksonville Jaguars: Malik Jefferson, inside linebacker (Texas)
62.Minnesota Vikings: Carlton Davis, cornerback (Auburn)
63.New England Patriots: Duke Ejiofor, edge rusher (Wake Forest)
64.Cleveland Browns: James Washington, wide receiver (Oklahoma State)
The great debate about what quarterback will have the distinct pleasure of having their career ruined... I mean get drafted by the Cleveland Browns has raged on for months. Will long-projected 1st overall pick Sam Darnold fulfill his destiny or can big-hand behemoth Josh Allen build on months of "HE HAS ALL THE TOOLS" buzz in scouting circles to steal his thunder? While it's certainly conceivable that Browns brass are considering taking either of these guys (or perhaps Baker Mayfield if you believe Adam Schefter's report from Tuesday morning), I'm inclined to think this "no one knows who they're going to chose" narrative is a classic misdirection tactic. GM John Dorsey is the type of guy that swoons over tall, unpolished quarterbacks who can sling the ball downfield (evidenced by his decision to trade up to select Patrick Mahomes last season when he was with the Chiefs) and Allen fits that mold better than just about any other prospect in the past decade.
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
You always have to account for the wild card factor with a front office that's headed by Dave Gettleman, but Barkley just makes the most sense for this team right now. Barkley is a potentially elite 3-down back that could help make the back 9 of Eli Manning's career a lot more pleasant by giving this offense a much-needed versatile playmaker out of the backfield.
3.New York Jets: Sam Darnold, quarterback (USC)
The Jets quarterback room, which currently consists of Josh McCown, Bryce Petty, Christian Hackenburg and free agent pickup Teddy Bridgewater, is about to get even more crowded. Multiple reports have stated that the powers that be in East Rutherford love Baker Mayfield, but I'd be pretty surprised if they passed up an opportunity to take Darnold-who possesses similar upside without Mayfield's potential personality baggage.
4.Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
Having a pair of top 5 selections in a draft where QB's are a hot commodity is quite the luxury for the Browns. This team still needs to improve at pretty much every position and barring some truly wild shit unfolding in the 2 picks prior to this one, they'll have a deep pool of potential blue chip players to pick from. Myles Garrett's strong rookie season makes it unlikely that Bradley Chubb will be in the mix here, so I'm going to commit a blind dart throw and say that Ward will be on his way to the Dawg Pound. Ward is a fearless, physical corner with tremendous ball skills that reminds me a lot of his former college teammate Marshon Lattimore and could really help this suspect secondary that has gotten consistently destroyed by Antonio Brown and A.J. Green over the years improve right away.
5.Denver Broncos: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
Just because the Broncos signed Case Keenum to a multi-year contract in free agency doesn't mean that they aren't still in the market for a quarterback. There's no chance in hell John Elway has an issue with Mayfield's unapologetic arrogance plus the reigning Heisman winner's accuracy, decisionmaking and pocket awareness will undoubtedly intrigue him after watching sloppy QB play derail his otherwise pretty talented team over the past 2 seasons.
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
Even with the additional picks they picked when they swamped places with the Jets, it remains a strong possibility that the Colts will trade down once again to acquire even more picks to help jumpstart their rebuilding process. If Chris Ballard decides to stay put at #6, Chubb seems like the obvious choice. With his well-rounded game and exceptional athleticism, Chubb could give the Colts the disruptive front 7 presence they desperately need to compete in the suddenly loaded AFC South.
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety/cornerback (Alabama)
The Bucs surrendered the most passing yards in the league last season, but luckily for them, they've got a host of decorated defensive backs they can chose from at #7. While Derwin James, Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson have arguably generated buzz during the latter stages of the predraft process, the consistency, range and football IQ Fitzpatrick flashed during his time at Alabama makes him the favorite to land in Tampa.
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
Every move Ryan Pace has made since the start of the free agency has been designed to aid the development of 2nd-year quarterback Mitch Trubisky and I don't expect that to change on draft night. The Bears are currently in the market for a new starting left guard after severing ties with 32-year old Pro Bowler Josh Sitton and if he's available when they're on the clock, I expect Quenton Nelson will be the guy to step into that role. Nelson is quite possibly the most touted interior line prospect of this decade so far and the presence of his college offensive line coach Harry Halstead on the Bears staff should increase his odds of living up to his off-the-charts potential.
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
After being gift-wrapped Jimmy Garoppolo at the trade deadline last October, the 49ers can now turn their attention to adding complementary pieces in the draft. The back end of their defense has been a fatal flaw since Jim Harbaugh left town and with their decision to not retain longtime starter Eric Reid, their safety situation is particularly dire. Boasting strong zone coverage skills, sure tackling and a willingness to handle any assignment you throw at him, James is a jack knife that could bring a much-needed playmaking presence to their woeful secondary.
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
I'd be stunned if the inaugural selection of Jon Gruden's comeback tour wasn't salacious. This guy didn't return to the sidelines after a decade-long hiatus with the intent of making sensible decisions that are met with universal kudos from the NFL community. While I'm not ruling out whatever the 2018 equivalent of Al Davis picking Darrius Heyward-Bey with the 7th overall pick would be, Edmunds seems like the perfect, headline-grabbing "I'M BACK GUYS" move for the godfather of Spider Y-2 Banana. Taking a freakishly athletic yet completely unrefined inside linebacker who doesn't turn 20 until next month with a top 10 pick is a ballsy move that will either make you look like a genius or a total jabroni in 3-4 years time.
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
Considering all of the house cleaning they've done since the start of the new league year, you have to believe that the Dolphins will consider taking a quarterback to succeed Ryan Tannehill with this pick. Ultimately, I think they'll give the injury-prone Tannehill another crack at being the uncontested starter and try to fill some of the other holes they created with their flurry of personnel moves last month by bringing in a potential defensive force like Vea. While stepping into a role that was previously held by a hard-nosed wrecking ball in Ndmuakong Suh is incredibly intimidating, Vea has the strength and short-area quickness to blossom into a successful interior defensive lineman in the NFL.
12.Buffalo Bills: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
In a not-so-shocking development considering the fickle nature of many NFL owners, Rosen's outspoken criticism on numerous taboo subjects such as the NCAA's treatment of its athletes, the current President of the United States and losing culture that surrounds the Cleveland Browns has caused him to slip down draft boards. This puzzling tumble could end up being the blessing that the Bills, who have been aggressively trying to trade into the top 5 to select a possible franchise QB since they acquired the #12 pick from the Bengals last month, never expected to happen. Rosen's intelligence, quick release and track record of exceling without top-tier talent around him give him a legitimate chance to have the best pro career of any quarterback in this lauded draft class.
13.Washington Redskins: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
Alexander has been flying up the draft boards in recent weeks and if you put on his tape, it's easy to see why. His footwork, quickness and ability to track and make plays on the ball might be better than anyone else in this deep corner class. That skill set make him a very appealing option for a Redskins squad that currently has a staggering lack of depth behind top dog Josh Norman and just dealt promising young gun Kendall Fuller to the Chiefs in the Alex Smith trade.
14.Green Bay Packers: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
The Packers pass-rush has been a problem for years and now that Dom Capers and Ted Thompson are out of the equation, it seems like they might actually use high-level assets to address it. Davenport's technique needs some work and his lack of experience against top-tier Division 1 competition in college is a bit concerning, but his high motor and excellent Senior Bowl performance suggests that he could turn into a force at the next level.
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
Thanks to the retirement of Carson Palmer and surprising release of safety Tyrann Mathieu this offseason, the gaping holes across the Cardinals offensive line have gone relatively unnoticed. With their commitment to start Sam Bradford in 2018, they're going to need to try and stop him from spontaneously combusting on the field by addressing their o-line in the draft and McGlinchey, who is the cleanest prospect available at this juncture, provides them with the best chance of preventing (or more likely, delaying) that on-field fatality from happening. McGlinchey's consistently strong run-blocking, solid pass-protection and experience lining up at both tackle spots would make him an ideal option for a group that appears primed to be erratic as hell for the foreseeable future.
16.Baltimore Ravens: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
Just about every draft has a highly-regarded player with no off-the-field issues that slides down the board for some inexplicable reason. Based on nothing besides my gut feeling, Roquan Smith strikes me as that guy this year. Inside linebacker is nowhere near the top of the Ravens list of needs, but I just can't see a well-coached, defensive-minded team passing on an opportunity to land a player that has as much as star potential as Smith does.
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
The Chargers painfully inept rushing defense (142 rushing yards per game, 31st in the league) played a pivotal role in the death of their playoff hopes during the 2017 season. Plugging a quick, hard-nosed mauler like Taven Bryan into their interior defensive line rotation would be a welcome first step towards building a front that might be able to slow down an opponent's rushing attack from time to time.
18.Seattle Seahawks: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
Following the departures of Jeremy Lane, DeShawn Shead and Richard Sherman this offseason, the Seahawks corner group is going to be full of new faces the next time they hit the field. Long, aggressive ballhawk Josh Jackson is a perfect scheme fit that could help this retooled secondary hit the ground running in 2018.
19.Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
Jerry Jones' decision to move on from Dez Bryant earlier this month makes wide receiver even more of priority for a team that was already lacking weapons for Dak Prescott to throw to. While I wouldn't be surprised if speedster D.J. Moore or jump-ball specialist Cortland Sutton ended up with a star on their helmet, Calvin Ridley's SEC pedigree and noted route-running prowess gives him the slight edge over the rest of the top WR's in this polarizing class.
20.Detroit Lions: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
With top sack artist Ziggy Ansah only under contract for 1 more season, the Lions long-term defensive end/outside linebacker situation is pretty murky. Adding Harold Landry, who has the most pure pass-rushing potential in this year's draft, to their front 7 should steadily improve their edge defense this season while also giving them a capable successor to Ansah if he fails to sign a long-term deal with the team.
21.Cincinnati Bengals: James Daniels, center (Iowa)
All indications out of Cincinnati seem to point to the Bengals zeroing in on an offensive lineman in the 1st round, which make sense considering how much they struggled upfront in 2017. While Arkansas product Frank Ragnow has a better college track record and is currently climbing up draft boards, I believe that Daniels' superior athleticism will make him a more appealing option for the Bengals.
22.Buffalo Bills: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
The brutal comedown from the surreal high that the Bills experienced after clinching their 1st playoff berth since the Clinton administration has been expedited this offseason in large part due to the departures of 3 of their starting offensive lineman (left tackle Cordy Glenn, left guard Richie Incognito, center Eric Wood) from last year's team. This mass exodus has created a really shitty situation for the Bills offense and could ultimately force them to table their desire to trade up and select their quarterback of the future. If the Bills don't end up giving away this pick in a trade, Wynn has the polish and versatility to potentially soften the devastating blows this o-line has suffered over the past few months.
23.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
Nate Solder's not-so-surprising departure in free agency has left the increasingly important role of protecting Tom Brady's blind side vacant. As stubborn as Bill Belichick is, I don't see him entrusting LaAdrian Waddle or 2nd year-guy Antonio Garcia, who spent his entire rookie season on IR, with that job on a full-basis going into the 2018 season. Despite the injuries and bouts of inconsistent play that somewhat derailed his final year at Texas, Williams has enough intriguing physical tools (quick feet, good hand use, serious mean streak) that could be parlayed into something special by their masterful o-line coach Dante Scarnecchia to be viewed as a long-term option at a position that is incredibly hard to find quality talent at.
24.Carolina Panthers: D.J. Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
The shocking mid-season trade of Kelvin Benjamin left a massive hole in the Panthers aerial attack that the likes of Curtis Samuel, Russell Shepard and Kaelin Clay just couldn't fill in the latter stages of last season. D.J. Moore could put an end to this pressing receiver problem that has plagued the offensively-challenged Panthers since their Super Bowl loss in 2015. Moore's speed and post-catch ability would make him an ideal complement to their tall, physical top receiver Devin Funchess.
25.Tennessee Titans: Sam Hubbard, edge rusher (Ohio State)
With Chubb, Davenport and Landry all likely to be off the board by the time they choose, the edge rush-needy Titans are going to be forced to put their gambling hats on earlier than they expected. In a sea of raw prospects, Hubbard's exceptional size (6"5, 270 lbs), strength and proficiency against the run make him a particularly intriguing dice roll.
26.Atlanta Falcons: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
While there's no denying their notable improvement over the past 2 seasons, the Falcons still have some glaring they need to address before they can be considered a great defense. Even with the medical red flags that prevented him from participating in drills at the Scouting Combine, Hurst's devastating first-step and knack for causing problems at the line of scrimmage makes him a worthwhile risk for a Falcons team whose defensive interior has gotten manhandled by the strong offensive lines and rushing attacks of their rivals in the NFC South.
27.New Orleans Saints: Hayden Hurst, tight end (South Carolina)
Drew Brees presumably signed the final contract of his career in March and I can't think of a better way to celebrate the start of his closing act as Saints QB than selecting another vertical threat to put next to rising star wideout Michael Thomas. Hurst is a Jimmy Graham-esque slot receiver in a tight end's body that could turn into a god damn force of nature in this diverse uptempo offense.
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
The absence of inside linebacker Ryan Shazier following a spinal cord injury that almost left him paralyzed last December opened up a massive void in the middle of the Steelers defense that caused them to flat-out implode down the stretch. With Shazier's career possibly in jeopardy, bringing in Vander Esch would make a lot of sense. Vander Esch's ability to fly around the field and change direction on a whim make him an ideal candidate to make up for the loss of Shazier's valuable sideline-to-sideline playmaking ability in Keith Butler's zone-heavy scheme.
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, tight end (South Dakota State)
A lack of reliable options in the passing game was a huge detriment to the Jaguars Cinderella playoff run last season. While Tom Coughlin has brought in a couple of serviceable veterans (Donte Moncrief, Austin Seferian-Jenkins) this offseason that should help them combat the problem, Goedert has the potential to turn into the physical, acrobatic catch-making matchup nightmare the Jags need to diversify their offense. The South Dakota State product has the size and body control to make contested redzone catches and also has some showed some real promise as a blocker, which would be great for a team with a young bellcow back that had some issues with consistently open rushing lanes in 2017.
30.Minnesota Vikings: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
The retirement of longtime center/guard Joe Berger is a significant loss for an offensive line that was quietly one of the sharpest in the league in 2017. While Hernandez likely won't be able to fill Berger's leadership role right away, he's a tough player with a sky-high celling that should keep $84 million man Kirk Cousins from getting killed up the middle during his inaugural year as the Vikings starting quarterback while also opening up some nice holes for his running backs.
31.New England Patriots: Mason Rudolph, quarterback (Oklahoma State)
Bill Belichick didn't go out and secure a 2nd 1st-round pick with the intention of bolstering his defense or offensive line. The man is livid about how the situation with Jimmy Garoppolo went down and it would be a staggering upset if he didn't use one of these picks (or package them to trade up) to select a quarterback. The leak about Lamar Jackson's secret pre-draft visit this past weekend has created quite the sir among the media, but unless future head coach Josh McDaniels is smitten with the 2016 Heisman Winner out of Louisville, I just don't see him ending up in a Patriots uniform. Rudolph fits the tall, accurate pocket passer prototype Belichick has favored during his entire tenure in New England and while I'm not going to pretend he has the same upside as Garoppolo, he could turn into a damn fine successor to Tom Brady if he continues to fine-tune his game.
32.Philadelphia Eagles: Donte Jackson, cornerback (LSU)
I initially had Mike Hughes slotted here, but I'd be surprised if Howie Roseman was willing to use a high pick on a guy with legal red flags while the bizarre Daryl Worley incident is still fresh in his mind. Jackson's top-end speed, strong coverage skills and fearless playing style would make him a welcome addition to a defensive back group that just lost its excellent slot corner Patrick Robinson in free agency.
Second Round:
33.Cleveland Browns: Kolton Miller, tackle (UCLA)
34.New York Giants: Frank Ragnow, center (Arkansas)
35.Cleveland Browns: Da'Ron Payne, defensive tackle (Alabama)
36.Indianapolis Colts: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
37.Indianapolis Colts: Rashaad Penny, running back (San Diego State)
38.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sony Michel, running back (Georgia)
39.Chicago Bears: Cortland Sutton, wide receiver (SMU)
40.Denver Broncos: Derrius Guice, running back (LSU)
41.Oakland Raiders: Harrison Phillips, defensive tackle (Stanford)
42.Miami Dolphins: Lamar Jackson, quarterback (Louisville)
43.New England Patriots: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
44.Washington Redskins: Lorenzo Carter, edge rusher (Georgia)
45.Green Bay Packers: Isaiah Oliver, cornerback (Colorado)
46.Cincinnati Bengals: Ronnie Harrison, safety (Alabama)
47.Arizona Cardinals: Christian Kirk, wide receiver (Texas A&M)
48.Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Reid, safety (Stanford)
49.Indianapolis Colts: Tyrell Crosby, tackle (Oregon)
50.Dallas Cowboys: Josey Jewell, inside linebacker (Iowa)
51.Detroit Lions: Mike Gesicki, tight end (Penn State)
52.Baltimore Ravens: Kyle Lauletta, quarterback (Richmond)
53.Buffalo Bills: Brian O'Neill, tackle (Pittsburgh)
54.Kansas City Chiefs: Arden Key, edge rusher (LSU)
55.Carolina Panthers: Billy Price, center/guard (Ohio State)
56.Buffalo Bills: Anthony Miller, wide receiver (Memphis)
57.Tennessee Titans: Ronald Jones, running back (USC)
58.Atlanta Falcons: D.J. Chark, wide receiver (LSU)
59.San Francisco 49ers: Orlando Brown, tackle (Oklahoma)
60.Pittsburgh Steelers: Nick Chubb, running back (Georgia)
61.Jacksonville Jaguars: Malik Jefferson, inside linebacker (Texas)
62.Minnesota Vikings: Carlton Davis, cornerback (Auburn)
63.New England Patriots: Duke Ejiofor, edge rusher (Wake Forest)
64.Cleveland Browns: James Washington, wide receiver (Oklahoma State)
Monday, April 16, 2018
2018 NFL Mock Draft 5.0 (Updated 4/16)
1.Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, quarterback (USC)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety/cornerback (Alabama)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
14.Green Bay Packers: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
20.Detroit Lions: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
22.Buffalo Bills: Frank Ragnow, center (Arkansas)
23.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
24.Carolina Panthers: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
25.Tennessee Titans: Lorenzo Carter, edge rusher (Georgia)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
27.New Orleans Saints: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, tight end (South Dakota State)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
31.New England Patriots: Mason Rudolph, quarterback (Oklahoma State)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: Isaiah Oliver, cornerback (Colorado)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety/cornerback (Alabama)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
14.Green Bay Packers: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
20.Detroit Lions: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
22.Buffalo Bills: Frank Ragnow, center (Arkansas)
23.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
24.Carolina Panthers: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
25.Tennessee Titans: Lorenzo Carter, edge rusher (Georgia)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
27.New Orleans Saints: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, tight end (South Dakota State)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
31.New England Patriots: Mason Rudolph, quarterback (Oklahoma State)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: Isaiah Oliver, cornerback (Colorado)
Monday, April 9, 2018
2018 NFL Mock Draft 4.0 (Updated 4/9)
1.Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, quarterback (USC)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety/cornerback (Alabama)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
14.Green Bay Packers: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
20.Detroit Lions: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
22.Buffalo Bills: Frank Ragnow, center (Arkansas)
23.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
24.Carolina Panthers: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
25.Tennessee Titans: Lorenzo Carter, edge rusher (Georgia)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
27.New Orleans Saints: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, tight end (South Dakota State)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
31.New England Patriots: Mason Rudolph, quarterback (Oklahoma State)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: D.J. Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety/cornerback (Alabama)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
14.Green Bay Packers: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
20.Detroit Lions: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
22.Buffalo Bills: Frank Ragnow, center (Arkansas)
23.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
24.Carolina Panthers: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
25.Tennessee Titans: Lorenzo Carter, edge rusher (Georgia)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
27.New Orleans Saints: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Goedert, tight end (South Dakota State)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
31.New England Patriots: Mason Rudolph, quarterback (Oklahoma State)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: D.J. Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
Monday, April 2, 2018
2018 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 (Updated 4/2)
1.Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, quarterback (USC)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback/safety (Alabama)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
14.Green Bay Packers: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Da'Ron Payne, defensive tackle (Alabama)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
20.Detroit Lions: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
22.Buffalo Bills: James Daniels, center (Iowa)
23.Los Angeles Rams: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
24.Carolina Panthers: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
25.Tennessee Titans: Sam Hubbard, edge rusher (Ohio State)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
27.New Orleans Saints: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
31.New England Patriots: Kolton Miller, tackle (UCLA)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: D.J. Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback/safety (Alabama)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
10.Oakland Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
14.Green Bay Packers: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Da'Ron Payne, defensive tackle (Alabama)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
20.Detroit Lions: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Connor Williams, tackle/guard (Texas)
22.Buffalo Bills: James Daniels, center (Iowa)
23.Los Angeles Rams: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
24.Carolina Panthers: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
25.Tennessee Titans: Sam Hubbard, edge rusher (Ohio State)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
27.New Orleans Saints: Maurice Hurst, defensive tackle (Michigan)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
31.New England Patriots: Kolton Miller, tackle (UCLA)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: D.J. Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
Monday, March 26, 2018
2018 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 (Updated 3/26)
1.Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, quarterback (USC)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback/safety (Alabama)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
10.Oakland Raiders: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
14.Green Bay Packers: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Lamar Jackson, quarterback (Louisville)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Da'Ron Payne, defensive tackle (Alabama)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
20.Detroit Lions: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
22.Buffalo Bills: James Daniels, center (Iowa)
23.Los Angeles Rams: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
24.Carolina Panthers: DJ Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
25.Tennessee Titans: Sam Hubbard, edge rusher (Ohio State)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
27.New Orleans Saints: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Christian Kirk, wide receiver (Texas A&M)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
31.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle (Texas)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
2.New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, running back (Penn State)
3.New York Jets: Josh Allen, quarterback (Wyoming)
4.Cleveland Browns: Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback/safety (Alabama)
5.Denver Broncos: Josh Rosen, quarterback (UCLA)
6.Indianapolis Colts: Bradley Chubb, edge rusher (NC State)
7.Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Denzel Ward, cornerback (Ohio State)
8.Chicago Bears: Quenton Nelson, guard (Notre Dame)
9.San Francisco 49ers: Tremaine Edmunds, inside linebacker (Virginia Tech)
10.Oakland Raiders: Roquan Smith, inside linebacker (Georgia)
11.Miami Dolphins: Vita Vea, defensive tackle (Washington)
12.Buffalo Bills: Baker Mayfield, quarterback (Oklahoma)
13.Washington Redskins: Derwin James, safety (Florida State)
14.Green Bay Packers: Mike Hughes, cornerback (UCF)
15.Arizona Cardinals: Lamar Jackson, quarterback (Louisville)
16.Baltimore Ravens: Calvin Ridley, wide receiver (Alabama)
17.Los Angeles Chargers: Da'Ron Payne, defensive tackle (Alabama)
18.Seattle Seahawks: Jaire Alexander, cornerback (Louisville)
19.Dallas Cowboys: Marcus Davenport, edge rusher (Texas San-Antonio)
20.Detroit Lions: Harold Landry, edge rusher (Boston College)
21.Cincinnati Bengals: Will Hernandez, guard (UTEP)
22.Buffalo Bills: James Daniels, center (Iowa)
23.Los Angeles Rams: Rashaan Evans, inside linebacker (Alabama)
24.Carolina Panthers: DJ Moore, wide receiver (Maryland)
25.Tennessee Titans: Sam Hubbard, edge rusher (Ohio State)
26.Atlanta Falcons: Isaiah Wynn, guard (Georgia)
27.New Orleans Saints: Taven Bryan, defensive tackle (Florida)
28.Pittsburgh Steelers: Leighton Vander Esch, inside linebacker (Boise State)
29.Jacksonville Jaguars: Christian Kirk, wide receiver (Texas A&M)
30.Minnesota Vikings: Josh Jackson, cornerback (Iowa)
31.New England Patriots: Connor Williams, tackle (Texas)
32.Philadelphia Eagles: Mike McGlinchey, tackle (Notre Dame)
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