I’ve done a 3 round mock draft this time, with trades in the first round only. A couple of the trades are absolute blockbusters. A quick recap:

* Lamar Jackson to Indianapolis for a bevy of picks, including the #4 pick in this draft.

If, and granted, it’s a big IF, Baltimore were to trade Jackson, I think this trade makes the most sense. Baltimore would put themselves in position to draft a successor at QB. Meanwhile, Indy would make the splash at QB that owner Jim Irsay has been demanding.

* Aaron Rodgers to the Jets for a package that includes picks #13 & 42 (at least).

If I’m the Jets, I wouldn’t trade a first round pick for a 39 year old QB who may be only a one year rental, but Green Bay has the leverage here, and they know it. New York put all their eggs in the Rodgers basket, it’ll cost them.

* The Giants jump from #25 to #19 in a trade with Tampa Bay.

* Dallas moves up 2 spots from #26 to #24 in a trade with Jacksonville.

* The Rams move into the first round in a trade with Philadelphia, acquiring pick #30 for a package including pick #36.

Now, on to the mock:

ROUND ONE

1. CAROLINA PANTHERS- CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State

2. HOUSTON TEXANS- Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

Basically, these two picks are interchangeable. Stroud & Young will be the first 2 names called, only the order is to be determined. It depends on Carolina. I think they’ll go Stroud, leaving Young for Houston.

3. ARIZONA CARDINALS- Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama: Anderson being the third name called is locked. Unless Arizona trades the pick, Anderson will be a Cardinal.

4. BALTIMORE RAVENS (from Indy)- Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida: Baltimore moves on from Lamar Jackson with a younger, bigger, stronger version. Not the runner Jackson is (who is?), but maybe a stronger passer. Richardson’s ceiling may be higher than both Stroud & Young.

5. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS– Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech: I’ve played around with Seattle taking a QB here, but that was with Richardson on the board. With him gone, I think the Seahawks may consider Jalen Carter, but ultimately go with the long & bendy Wilson.

6. DETROIT LIONS– Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon: Lions taking the top corner with this pick feels like a safe bet, right now I think that’s Gonzalez.

7. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS- Paris Johnson Jr, OT, Ohio State: Vegas could consider a QB here, but I think they’ll opt to give Jimmy G the best tackle in the draft.

8. ATLANTA FALCONS- Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois: I think the Falcons might strongly consider Jalen Carter here, but ultimately pass in favor of cornerback 1A, Witherspoon.

9. CHICAGO BEARS- Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia: Jones isn’t far behind Paris Johnson on the OT list, and his ceiling may be higher.

10. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES- Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson: Philly doesn’t have many holes, going with the top edge rusher on the board in Murphy, makes sense.

11. TENNESSEE TITANS- Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern: Tennessee might consider Will Levis here, but I think they’ll pass. Skoronski is probably the top offensive lineman in the draft, but he’s probably going to have to kick inside to guard in the NFL. This works for the Titans, who have needs all along their line.

12. HOUSTON TEXANS- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State: No matter which QB Houston ends up with, pairing him with the best WR in the class is a home run.

13. GREEN BAY PACKERS (from Jets)- Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia: Part of the package Green Bay gets for Rodgers. Smith is a freak athlete on the edge, quickly rising up draft boards.

14. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS- Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa: I just know that Belichick will go defense here, pairing Van Ness (the name just sounds like a Patriot) with Matthew Judon will terrorize AFC East QBs.

15. GREEN BAY PACKERS- Joey Porter Jr, CB, Penn State: Packers stay on the defensive side with their original first round pick.

16. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS- Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina: Washington might consider Will Levis, but ultimately goes with cornerback Smith.

17. PITTSBURGH STEELERS- Calijah Kancey, IDL, Pittsburgh: Steelers stay close to home for the second straight year and grab a DT many have compared to Aaron Donald.

18. DETROIT LIONS- Will Levis, QB, Kentucky: After passing on him with their first pick, Detroit stops Levis’ slide as the eventual successor to Jared Goff.

19. NEW YORK GIANTS (from TB)- Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU: Giants see some WR needy teams in front of them and swing a deal to move up from 25.

20. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS- Jalen Carter, IDL, Georgia: Seattle passed on Carter with their first pick. His off field issues & questionable work ethic cause him to fall to 20, where the Seahawks decide he’s worth the gamble.

21. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS- Jordan Addison, WR, USC: Injuries decimated the Chargers receiving corps last season, drafting another weapon for Justin Herbert seems essential.

22. BALTIMORE RAVENS- Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland: Ravens opt for secondary help over a receiver for their new QB.

23. MINNESOTA VIKINGS- Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame: Fairly confident Minnesota will go defense with this pick, here it’s an edge rusher.

24. DALLAS COWBOYS (from Jax)- Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas: Jerry Jones can’t help himself, he sees a franchise RB within his grasp and trades up to get him.

25. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (from NYG)- Adetomiwa Adebawore, EDGE, Northwestern: Tampa moves down six spots and plucks one of my favorite players in this draft.

26. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (from Dallas)- Brian Branch, S, Alabama: Jacksonville adds a little draft capital to move back 2 spots and still get the guy they probably would have taken at 24. Branch is easily the best safety in the class.

27. BUFFALO BILLS– O’Cyrus Torrence, IOL, Florida: Buffalo picking Torrence has been my most consistent pick outside the top ten.

28. CINCINNATI BENGALS- Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah: Adding a truly great pass catching TE to Joe Burrow’s collection of weapons makes this a truly scary offense.

29. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS- BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSU: Saints take another first round shot at an edge rusher, hopefully with better results.

30. LOS ANGELES RAMS (from Philly)- Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee: Rams move into the back of the first round to secure a fifth year option on a QB, who would have been a first round lock had he not gotten injured.

31. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS- Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee: Super Bowl champs add a speed threat they’ve lacked without Tyreek Hill.

ROUND TWO

• 32. PITTSBURGH- Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
• 33. HOUSTON- Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
• 34. ARIZONA- Bryan Bresee, IDL, Clemson
• 35. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS- Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee: Indy traded the fourth overall pick (and more) for Lamar Jackson, now they better protect him.
• 36. PHILADELPHIA (from LA Rams)- Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
• 37. SEATTLE- Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
• 38. LAS VEGAS- Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
• 39. CAROLINA- Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
• 40. NEW ORLEANS- Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah
• 41. TENNESSEE- John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota
• 42. GREEN BAY (from NYJ)- Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
• 43. NY JETS- Keion White, EDGE, Georgia Tech
• 44. ATLANTA- Tuli Tuipuloto, EDGE, USC
• 45. GREEN BAY- Mazi Smith, IDL, Michigan
• 46. NEW ENGLAND- Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa
• 47. WASHINGTON- Steve Avila, IOL, TCU
• 48. DETROIT- Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
• 49. PITTSBURGH- Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
• 50. TAMPA BAY- Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
• 51. MIAMI DOLPHINS- Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State: Miami’s first pick goes to their pass rush.
• 52. SEATTLE- Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
• 53. CHICAGO- Gervon Dexter, IDL, Florida
• 54. LA CHARGERS- Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami-Fl
• 55. DETROIT- Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State
• 56. JACKSONVILLE- Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
• 57. NY GIANTS- Eli Ricks, CB, Alabama
• 58. DALLAS- Cedric Tillman, WR, Tennessee
• 59. BUFFALO- Derick Hall, EDGE, Auburn
• 60. CINCINNATI- Jaelyn Duncan, OT, Maryland
• 61. CHICAGO- Joe Tippmann, IOL, Wisconsin
• 62. PHILADELPHIA- Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
• 63. KANSAS CITY- DJ Turner, CB, Michigan

ROUND THREE

• 64. CHICAGO- Zach Harrison, EDGE, Ohio State
• 65. HOUSTON- Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
• 66. ARIZONA- Rashee Rice, WR, SMU
• 67. DENVER BRONCOS- JL Skinner, S, Boise State
• 68. DENVER- Andre Carter II, EDGE, Army: Denver didn’t have picks in the first 2 rounds because of the acquisitions of QB Russell Wilson & HC Sean Payton. They use back to back picks here to address their defense.
• 69. LA RAMS- Blake Freeland, OT, BYU
• 70. LAS VEGAS- Tanner McKee, QB, Stanford
• 71. NEW ORLEANS- Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
• 72. TENNESSEE- Marvin Mims, WR, Oklahoma
• 73. HOUSTON- Siaki Ika, IDL, Baylor
• 74. CLEVELAND BROWNS- Henry To’o To’o, LB, Alabama: Cleveland’s first pick goes to defense.
• 75. ATLANTA- Matthew Bergeron, OT, Syracuse
• 76. NEW ENGLAND- Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
• 77. LA RAMS- Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford
• 78. GREEN BAY- Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
• 79. INDIANAPOLIS- Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State
• 80. PITTSBURGH- Jarrett Patterson, IOL, Notre Dame
• 81. DETROIT- Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn
• 82. TAMPA BAY- Luke Wypler, IOL, Ohio State
• 83. SEATTLE- Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State
• 84. MIAMI- Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA
• 85. LA CHARGERS- Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State
• 86. BALTIMORE- Xavier Hutchinson, WR, Iowa State
• 87. MINNESOTA- Darius Rush, CB, South Carolina
• 88. JACKSONVILLE- Warren McLendon, OT, Georgia
• 89. NY GIANTS- Jordan Battle, S, Alabama
• 90. DALLAS- Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
• 91. BUFFALO- Tyler Scott, WR, Cincinnati
• 92. CINCINNATI- Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M
• 93. CAROLINA- Jaylon Jones, CB, Texas A&M
• 94. PHILADELPHIA- Zach Evans, RB, Ole Miss
• 95. KANSAS CITY- Ivan Pace Jr, LB, Cincinnati
• 96. ARIZONA (c)- Brandon Joseph, S, Notre Dame
• 97. WASHINGTON (c)- Carter Warren, OT, Pittsburgh
• 98. CLEVELAND (c)- Keeanu Benton, IDL, Wisconsin
• 99. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (c)- Christopher Smith II, S, Georgia
• 100. LAS VEGAS (c)- Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama
• 101. SAN FRANCISCO (c)- Jartavius Martin, CB, Illinois
• 102. SAN FRANCISCO (c)- Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State: The Niners don’t pick until the end of the third round, they use 2 picks on the secondary and one on an ascending WR.

(c) denotes compensatory pick