Another eight team, seven round mock draft. This time, I tried to keep each team’s first pick the same as it was in version 3.3. There were trades in 3.3, but not here, though I did attempt to give teams the same player. That being said, here we go:

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

I feel like this is a strong draft for the Raiders. They could look for a QB to groom behind Jimmy G earlier than the seventh round, but I think they’re better served addressing the offensive line early.

The Ohio State teammates, Paris Johnson Jr & Luke Wypler will transform the Vegas offensive line.

Their first 5 picks are all potential starters, the next 5 all are potentially key contributors.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Strong draft for the Chargers. Jordan Addison will help a receiving corps that was decimated by injuries last season.

Tyjae Spears is an explosive, multi-purpose running back that could replace Austin Ekeler, if his trade request is granted.

DeMarcco Hellams has starter potential as a seventh rounder.

LOS ANGELES RAMS

I had the Rams trading into the back end of the first round to select Hendon Hooker in Mock Draft 3.3, they take him at #36 here. Honestly, I think the best move is trading up. It would give them a fifth year of control and the 2023 season is basically a wash for Hooker, who is recovering from a torn ACL.

Ricky Stromberg has starting potential in the sixth round. Keaton Mitchell is a dynamic home run threat as a ball carrier, could be a seventh round steal.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Miami has spent a bunch of draft capital adding veteran talent, so don’t expect much.

Steve Avila could start immediately. Tucker Kraft replaces the departed Mike Gesicki.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

I expect Minnesota to focus on defense with their limited picks. Isaiah Foskey is a bit of a reach in the first round, but DeMarvion Overshown could be a dynamic playmaker at LB.

Tyler Scott has plenty of speed and will make a nice compliment to Justin Jefferson.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Lukas Van Ness just has Patriots sounding name.

Josh Downs should help Mac Jones take a step forward.

New England lands four potential contributors and possible eventual starters in the secondary in tgis draft.

Olusegun Oluwatimi should become an eventual starting center.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

The Saints take another first round crack at a pass rusher in BJ Ojulari, hopefully he works out better than their previous picks.

I don’t expect Darnell Washington to last until pick #40, but if he does, he’s too good to pass up.

Gervon Dexter & Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson should both be significant contributors on defense, while their last four picks all have the potential to contribute on the offensive side.

A pretty solid draft for New Orleans.

NEW YORK JETS

In 3.3, I have the Jets trading picks #13 & 42 to Green Bay to acquire Aaron Rodgers. Reports are that NY is reluctant to include that first rounder, as they should be, but I think they’ll have to if Green Bay insists.

Without those first two picks, this draft would be middling, at best. Payne Durham, however, has sleeper potential.