The Super Bowl matchup is set. For the record, I was 2-0 straight up and versus the spread on Championship Sunday, making me 8-4 both straight up and against the points in the postseason. I’ll have my Super Bowl pick next week. (Spoiler alert- my mantra has been ‘bet against Mahomes at your own peril’).
This will be my last mock draft until after the Super Bowl. This mock draft includes one trade, with the Chicago Bears sending Justin Fields to the Las Vegas Raiders for a second rounder this year and a conditional second rounder next year.
I used Pro Football Network’s mock draft tool and did a three rounder. Let’s hit it:
ROUND ONE
I’m not entirely convinced that Chicago will move on from Fields, but as long as they hold the #1 pick, Williams will be the selection.
(Pick acquired from Carolina)
Washington would probably love to get their hands on Williams, but they’ll settle for the more prototypical QB in Maye.This is the first time I’ve mocked a QB to New England (in the first round), but I’m convinced that new HC Jerrod Mayo isn’t going to want to start his tenure with just the QBs currently on the roster.Arizona benefits from the run on QBs to land who I believe is the best player in the draft. An ideal scenario for the Cardinals.I love this fit for the Chargers. Bowers is one of the best players in the draft and worth a top five pick despite positional value.Giants could go multiple directions here, and I wouldn’t rule out a move for QB, but for now I have them taking the top tackle on the board.Tennessee continues to rebuild their offensive line. If Alt is the top tackle, then Fashanu is 1A.Atlanta needs a QB, but they’re out of range for one here. After years of focusing on offensive skill positions in the first round, they go with the top defensive player.Bears got their new franchise QB and here they add a perfect complement to DJ Moore.Jets need to improve their pass protection. I think Fuaga is going to start shooting up draft boards and could get into the mix of first tackle off the board.I think Minnesota will re-sign Kirk Cousins, and their skill positions are pretty set. Defense seems like the play and here they add the top corner.Denver is most likely moving on from Russell Wilson, but they’re really not in range to draft a replacement in the first round. Instead, they’ll take the top defensive lineman.In this scenario, I have Vegas making a deal for Justin Fields, leaving them free to address other needs here. New Orleans could go several directions with this pick, for now I have them going offensive line.Indy benefits from Nabers’ inexplicable fall out of the top ten.Latu has top ten talent, but a spotty injury history drives him down the board. Seattle gladly scoops him up.Jacksonville stays in state to beef up their pass rush.Cincinnati may lose Tee Higgins in free agency, they draft a replacement here.Rams opt to bolster their offensive line.I feel Pittsburgh is likely to go corner here, Wiggins is the top one on the board.After the injuries to their pass rushers, an edge is a distinct possibility, but I have Miami opting to upgrade their offensive line.Philadelphia needs to get younger in the secondary, but they also need to improve their linebacker play.Houston pairs Robinson with last year’s first rounder, Will Anderson.
(Pick acquired from Cleveland)
Dallas needs to improve their secondary, can never go wrong with a Georgia defensive player.Green Bay addresses their secondary with the top safety in the draft.Tampa could go many directions here, I have them going offensive line.Cardinals went offense on their first pick, they go defense here.
(Pick acquired from Houston)
I feel that Buffalo will go with either a defensive back or a wide receiver here. Corner holds the most value.Detroit addressing their secondary seems like the best move.Baltimore hit on a first round receiver last year, but they could still use more.Imagine how unstoppable Kansas City would be with more reliable pass catchers.San Fran has very few weaknesses, but interior offensive line might be one of them.
ROUND TWO
WAS acquired #40 from CHI
GB acquired #41 from NYJ
* CHI acquires #44 from LV (mock trade for Justin Fields)
NO acquired #45 from DEN
NYG acquired #47 from SEA
PHI acquired #50 from NO
SOME NOTES: Panthers use their first pick to get Bryce Young a receiver. Falcons get their QB in the second round. Bears use the second rounder they got for Justin Fields to select an edge rusher. Eagles draft a potential replacement for Jason Kelce. Browns use their first pick on a wide receiver. Chiefs land a potential successor for Travis Kelce.
ROUND THREE
ARZ acquired #71 from TEN
DET acquired #73 from MIN
ATL acquired #74 from JAX
SEA acquired #78 from NO
HOU acquired #86 from PHI
ARZ acquired #90 from HOU
GB acquired #91 from BUF
* Picks #96-100 are compensatory picks
WAS acquired #100 from SF
SOME NOTES: Giants take a possible replacement for Daniel Jones. Jets land a successor to Aaron Rodgers. Bears take a replacement for Eddie Jackson.
Nickels and Dimes 