- CIN: QB Joe Burrow LSU
No surprise here at #1, the Bengals will be looking to move on from veteran QB Andy Dalton this offseason and they have the chance to draft his successor right here at #1. Burrow is coming off the best college season that no other QB in history has ever had which ended with him hoisting up the National Championship Trophy.
- WSH: Edge Chase Young Ohio State
Chase Young is easily the most talented player in this entire draft class and there is no chance the Redskins pass up on a guy like Chase Young here at #2.
- DET: CB Jeffrey Okudah Ohio State
Two Buckeyes go back-to-back as Okudah, the most talented secondary player in this year’s draft class heads north to the Motor City. Trade rumors are swirling and it’s possible that Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay could be on his way out, meaning Jeffrey Okudah could be his replacement here at #3.
- NYG: OT Jedrick Willis Alabama
Finally the first big man goes off the board at #4. Jedrick Willis started and protected Tua’s blindside for the last two seasons and has shown the ability that he can play LT as well as his normal starting spot at RT. With LT Nate Solder still on a huge deal, it’s not likely the Giants are ready to move on from him yet which means Willis can step in nicely at the Right Tackle position.
- MIA: QB Tua Tagavailoa Alabama
Despite the ageless wonder Ryan Fitzpatrick its clear to everyone else in the league that the Dolphins NEED a QB. Miami has been high on Tua from the beginning and if his medicals check out and performs well in his private workouts the Dolphins might just find their next franchise QB with the 5th overall pick.
- LAC OT Andrew Thomas Georgia
Free Agent QB Phillip Rivers and the Chargers officially parted ways last week and the team will also be in the market for a younger QB. But I believe the Chargers have to fix their offensive line issues first so they can at least protect the guy under center.
- CAR: DT Derrick Brown Auburn
Carolina’s owner David Tepper made it pretty clear this offseason after firing longtime Head Coach Ron Rivera that losing will not be tolerated. New Head Coach Matt Rule can’t mess around here he needs to construct a team that can win now and that means taking the best player available who can help you win from day one.
- ARI: WR CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma
Larry Fitzgerald is BACK and after drafting a ton of receivers in last year’s draft the Cardinals really don’t have a need for another WR. But after trading away Josh Rosen and drafting Kyler Murray with the #1 pick last season, will the Cardinals really pass up the chance of grabbing Murray’s old teammate from college? I don’t think so.
- JAX: LB Isaiah Simmons Clemson
Simmons is a true wildcard of defense, he can lineup anywhere from Linebacker to Safety to an Edge Rusher. Well the Jaguars have big needs at Safety and Linebacker so either position works for Jacksonville.
- CLE: OT Tristian Wirfs Iowa
It’s time to face the facts Cleveland. With QB Baker Mayfield having a 2nd year slump along with a number of different players around him struggling as well, the Browns had a very underachieving season once again in Cleveland. Now it’s time to fix that and it starts with building from the ground up.
- NYJ: OT Mekhi Becton Louisville
- LV: WR Jerry Jeudy Alabama
The Raiders pick up a big vertical treat to stretch the middle of the field for QB Derek Carr as the city of Las Vegas welcomes in Raider Nation!
- IND: WR Tee Higgins Clemson
- TB: Edge AJ Espenesa Iowa
- DEN: DT Javon Kinlaw South Carolina
- ATL: Edge K’Lavon Chaisson LSU
- DAL: Safety Grant Delpit LSU
- MIA: Safety Xavier McKinney Alabama
- LV: QB Jordan Love Utah State
I was tempted to put Jordan Love at #12 to the Raiders but decided to wait. It’s been clear so far this offseason that the Raiders have been looking around the league to upgrade their QB position. Many scouts around the league were just raving about Jordan Love down at the Senior Bowl. This guy has some serious talent and huge upside if put in the right system. Las Vegas could get a steal here at #18 if he slips.
- JAX: CB CJ Henderson Florida
- PHI: WR Henry Ruggs III Alabama
- BUF: WR Lavisha Shenault Colorado
- NE: TE Cole Kmet Notre Dame
Since TE Rob Gronkowski decided to retire the Patriots still haven’t found an answer for that position. Just imagine QB Tom Brady back in this offense surrounded by WR’s Julian Edelman, a full year of Mohamed Sanu and 2nd year wideout N’Keal Harry. Add TE Cole Kmet to that mix, WOW that could potentially be a top 5 or 6 offense in the league once again.
- NO: QB Justin Herbert Oregon
Justin Herbert slipped in my mock draft and that’s mainly because I’m not sold on him just yet. The inconsistent play and decision making at times can be quite confusing and with the Saints not knowing if QB Drew Brees will be returning or not this could be a perfect match.
- MIN: CB Kristian Fulton LSU
- MIA: RB De’Andre Swift Georgia
- SEA: DT Ross Blacklock TCU
- BAL: LB Kenneth Murray Oklahoma
- TEN: WR Justin Jefferson LSU
- GB: LB Patrick Queen LSU
If the Packers decide to let pending Free Agent LB Blake Martinez walk they will have to find a replacement for their ILB spot either in free agency or through the draft. The ILB position isn’t necessarily deep but you can find a day one starter in the first or second round. Patrick was one the leaders on that National Championship defense, performing very well down the stretch appearing in all 15 games recording 12 tackles for loss. The guy has a nose for the ball.
- SF: CB Trevon Diggs Alabama
- KC: Edge Curtis Weaver Boise State