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ARIZONA CARDINALS
The Cardinals had a ton of picks, twelve total, including 7 in the first three rounds.
They didn’t overthink their first pick, they wisely stayed put and took Marvin Harrison Jr, who I believe was the best player in the draft.
Darius Robinson was a slight reach, in my opinion, but he does fill a need.
Max Melton was an excellent pick, while Trey Benson & Isaiah Adams were solid.
I felt they reached a bit on Tip Reiman, but with their plethora of picks, they could afford to.
If a couple of their day three picks hit, this is an excellent class.
MY GRADE: A
ATLANTA FALCONS
The Falcons can try to spin this any way they want, but taking Michael Penix Jr in the first was a colossal mistake, and it has nothing to do with the player.
They gave 100 million, guaranteed, to Kirk Cousins a little over a month ago. That’s win now money, then they draft for the future?
Comparing this to what Green Bay did with Aaron Rodgers/ Jordan Love is stupid because Green Bay was already a Super Bowl contender at the time. Atlanta hasn’t been to the postseason since 2017! Plus, Penix is already 24. He’s ready to go now, he doesn’t need to spend a few seasons on the bench.
To their credit, the Falcons spent most of the rest of the draft addressing their defense, which they should have done with their first pick!
Brandon Dorlus in the fourth round was a particularly good pick.
It’s not a bad class, but the monumental blunder at the top drives this grade down.
MY GRADE: D
BALTIMORE RAVENS
The Ravens are one of the best drafting teams in the NFL, so I tend to give them the benefit of the doubt when they seemingly reach.
Which, I think they did on Roger Rosengarten a little.
Adisa Issac, Devontez Walker & TJ Tampa are the kind of value picks I’m used to seeing from Baltimore.
This isn’t the usual home run class I’m used to from the Ravens, but it’s still very good.
MY GRADE: B
BUFFALO BILLS
The Bills worked themselves out of the first round with a couple trades, but they made the most of their day two picks.
Keon Coleman is the type of big bodied, jump ball WR that will thrive with Josh Allen.
Cole Bishop was one of my favorite players in the draft.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was tremendous value in the fifth round.
MY GRADE: B+
CAROLINA PANTHERS
The Panthers did a decent job of getting Bryce Young some help.
I didn’t have a first round grade on Xavier Legette, but many did.
Jonathan Brooks was the top RB in the draft.
Ja’Tavion Sanders was my TE2, getting him in the fourth is a steal.
I feel they reached a bit on Trevin Wallace.
MY GRADE: B
CHICAGO BEARS
The Bears had as good of a first round as you can have. Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze are slam dunk picks.
The rest of their draft was a bit of a head scratcher.
Kiran Amegadjie has upside, but he’s a project.
Taking a specialist, even one as good as Tory Taylor, before the seventh round is always going to earn my scorn.
Austin Booker is a nice edge prospect, but they had to burn a 2025 fourth to come back in to get him because of drafting a punter.
The first round keeps this grade high, though,
MY GRADE: A
CINCINNATI BENGALS
I like the Bengals draft, except the double dip at TE.
Amarius Mims might finally settle their offensive tackle problem.
Erick All felt like a reach to me.
Kris Jenkins & McKinnley Jackson will help give Cincy a stout defensive line.
Jermaine Burton trained with former Bengals great TJ Houshmandzadeh, so they should know him well.
Josh Newton in the fifth is solid value.
MY GRADE: B+
CLEVELAND BROWNS
The Browns didn’t have a first round pick due to the Deshaun Watson trade, which is yet to pay dividends.
Michael Hall Jr is a solid addition to their defensive line.
Zak Zinter will be an anchor on the offensive line once he recovers from his injury.
Jamari Thrash will contribute early.
MY GRADE: C
DALLAS COWBOYS
The Cowboys made a couple moves down the board that might have cost them players they were targeting.
In the first, they missed out on Graham Barton, but landed Tyler Guyton, a very good secondary choice.
Later, they missed on Jonathan Brooks, but Cooper Beebe will help solidify the interior offensive line.
Marshawn Kneeland could develop into a solid pass rushing partner for Micah Parsons.
I felt they reached on Marist Liufau, but otherwise a solid draft despite the disappointments.
MY GRADE: B
DENVER BRONCOS
The Broncos pick of Bo Nix at #12 reeks of desperation.
Jonah Elliss is a solid pass rushing addition.
Troy Franklin gives them a deep threat as well as familiarity with Nix.
Kris Abrams-Draine & Audric Estime were good value picks.
MY GRADE: C-
DETROIT LIONS
It’s hard to find fault with the Lions draft, even the double dip at corner, which was their biggest weakness.
Terrion Arnold & Ennis Rakestraw Jr could be a solid duo for years.
Mekhi Wingo & Christian Mahogany are good value picks.
The only negative I can find is the lack of an edge rusher.
MY GRADE: A
GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Packers had an up and down draft.
Jordan Morgan was a reach in the first.
Edgerrin Cooper & Javon Bullard were solid picks.
Marshawn Lloyd is a good RB, but questionable pick considering the investment they already made at the position.
Ty’Ron Hopper was another reach.
Kitan Oladapo & Kalen King were good value picks in the secondary on day three.
MY GRADE: C+
HOUSTON TEXANS
The Texans continue their stellar offseason, building off last season’s success, with a solid draft.
Kamari Lassiter fills one of their biggest needs.
Blake Fisher, Calen Bullock & Cade Stover were all solid picks.
Jawhar Jordan & LaDarius Henderson were good day 3 values.
MY GRADE: B+
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
The Colts are obviously comfortable with the medicals on Laiatu Latu, who could be the best pass rusher in the class.
Adonai Mitchell is a solid weapon for the passing game.
Matt Goncalves & Tanor Bortolini are good additions to the offensive line.
Not addressing the secondary until day 3 seems like a mistake.
MY GRADE: B-
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
I like that the Jaguars were able to trade down and still land Brian Thomas Jr.
Jarrian Jones was a reach, but Javon Foster & Jordan Jefferson were good value picks.
Cam Little at the end of the sixth is a fine place to take a kicker.
MY GRADE: B
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Drafting like this is why the Chiefs are back to back champions.
Xavier Worthy gives them the speed element they haven’t had since trading away Tyreek Hill.
Kingsley Suamataia might finally settle their left tackle situation.
Jaden Hicks was an absolute steal in the fourth round.
Hunter Nourzad provides depth behind Creed Humphrey.
MY GRADE: A
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
The Raiders wisely went best player available with their first two picks, Brock Bowers & Jackson Powers-Johnson.
They had slight reaches on Delmar Glaze & Decamerion Richardson.
Tommy Eichenberg was good value.
Overall, a decent class.
MY GRADE: B
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
The Chargers had a pretty good draft to kick off the Jim Harbaugh era.
Joe Alt is a slam dunk, that will help set the tone Harbaugh wants on the offensive line.
Ladd McKonkey is a do everything WR, who along with Brenden Rice & Cornelius Johnson will help offset the loss of Keenan Allen & Mike Williams.
Junior Colson will become an immediate leader on the Charger defense.
MY GRADE: A
LOS ANGELES RAMS
The Rams had a pretty solid draft.
Jared Verse immediately upgrades their pass rush.
The addition of Braden Fiske helps mitigate the loss of the retired Aaron Donald.
Blake Corum is a tough runner with home run ability,
Kamren Kinchens was good value in the late third round.
Beaux Limmer in the sixth is a potential steal.
MY GRADE: A
MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins addressed one pressing need, while totally ignoring another.
With both their edge rushers recovering from significant injuries, Chop Robinson fills a need.
But, double dipping at edge, even with a decent value in Mohamed Kamara, is questionable.
Adding another speedy back in Jaylen Wright, while only adding one offensive lineman, Patrick Paul, is equally perplexing.
MY GRADE: C-
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
The Vikings landed JJ McCarthy without sacrificing their second first round pick.
Dallas Turner was a steal at #17, except the price that Minnesota paid to move up to that spot.
Kyree Jackson was good value in the fourth.
MY GRADE: C+
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The Patriots had a solid draft and did well to support their new franchise QB, Drake Maye.
Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker & Jaheim Bell are good pass catchers to grow with Maye. Bell was especially good value.
Caedan Wallace might have been a reach, but Layden Robinson was good value for the offensive line.
I still think New England might have been better served taking the haul offered for the #3 pick.
MY GRADE: B
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Saints hit a home run with their first two picks.
Taliese Fuaga is one of my favorite players in the class.
Kool-Aid McKinstry was a first round talent.
Spencer Rattler was a good flyer to take & learn behind Derek Carr.
Jaylan Ford & Khristian Boyd were solid value picks.
MY GRADE: A-
NEW YORK GIANTS
The Giants haven’t had a bona fide #1 WR since trading away Odell Beckham Jr, now they do with Malik Nabers.
Tyler Nubin fills the void left by Xavier McKinney’s departure.
Theo Johnson could develop into a top end TE.
Can’t help but wonder if the Giants will regret not grabbing a QB.
MY GRADE: B-
NEW YORK JETS
The Jets took the right path and upgraded their offensive line. Olu Fashanu will be a stud left tackle for the next decade plus.
Malachi Corley is another good weapon for their passing game.
Braelon Allen seems like an unnecessary luxury.
Jordan Travis could be a nice QB prospect to groom behind Aaron Rodgers.
Qwan’tez Stiggers is a good story that may pay dividends.
MY GRADE: B
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The Eagles have become one of the better drafting teams in the NFL.
Getting Quinyon Mitchell without having to trade up was a coup.
Landing Cooper DeJean in the second might be the steal of the draft.
Jalyx Hunt is a project, but an uber-talented one.
Ainias Smith & Johnny Wilson give them more options in the passing game.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr was born to be an Eagle, and could fill a need.
MY GRADE: A
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
The reason the Steelers haven’t had a losing season in forever is because they’re consistently one of the best drafting teams in the NFL.
Troy Fautanu & Zach Frazier are immediate upgrades to their offensive line, while Mason McCormick provides valuable depth.
Roman Wilson will be a valuable piece of their passing attack.
Payton Wilson has significant injury issues, but he has first round talent.
MY GRADE: A+
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
I really like the Seahawks first two picks.
Byron Murphy II will be the engine that makes that defense go.
Christian Haynes should step in at guard and help solidify that offensive line.
I felt they reached a bit on day three, and I question taking those two Auburn CBs, Nehemiah Pritchett & DJ James, one should have sufficed.
MY GRADE: B-
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
I think the 49ers reached, badly, on their first two picks.
I like Ricky Pearsall, but I had a late second to third round grade on him.
Corner was a need, but I feel like they left better ones on the board when taking Renardo Green.
Dominick Puni & Malik Mustapha were solid picks, but the rest of the class is underwhelming.
MY GRADE: D+
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
The Buccaneers had as good a first two days of the draft as any team.
Graham Barton should be an anchor on that offensive line.
Chris Braswell should provide pass rushing juice immediately.
Tykee Smith has high end starter potential & Jalen McMillan should be a nice third WR.
Bucky Irving provides nice depth at RB. MY
GRADE: A-
TENNESSEE TITANS
The Titans took some big reaches early on.
JC Latham has massive potential, but I had him at the fifth best offensive tackle.
T’Vondre Sweat is another massive talent, but he comes with serious character concerns.
Cedric Gray was a solid pick & James Williams might be the steal of the draft.
MY GRADE: C-
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
Time will tell if the Commanders made the right choice at QB in Jayden Daniels.
Jer’Zhan Newton was a steal in the second round, despite Washington being set at DT.
Mike Sainristil could prove to be one of the better corners in this class.
Brandon Coleman & Luke McCaffrey were solid value picks.
MY GRADE: A-

MY TOP FIVE DRAFT CLASSES:

1. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

2. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

3. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

4. CHICAGO BEARS

5. LOS ANGELES RAMS

MY BOTTOM FIVE DRAFT CLASSES:

32. ATLANTA FALCONS

31. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

30. DENVER BRONCOS

29. TENNESSEE TITANS

28. MIAMI DOLPHINS

N&D NFL DRAFT 2024

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DAY TWO QUICK REACTIONS

ARIZONA CARDINALS

Day 1 Grade: B
Day 2 Grade: B+
I love the Melton pick. Benson & Adams are solid picks to fill needs. Reiman & Jones also fill needs but are each a bit of a reach.

ATLANTA FALCONS

Day 1 Grade: F
Day 2 Grade: B-
They finally focused on defense, but Orhorhoro over Johnny Newton is questionable. Trice was decent value.

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Day 1 Grade: B
Day 2 Grade: B
Rosengarten is a rare reach by the Ravens, albeit a small one. Isaac is more like a typical Baltimore pick; tremendous value.

BUFFALO BILLS

Day 1 Grade: N/A
Day 2 Grade: A
Buffalo traded out of the first round, but Coleman was a fringe first rounder. Bishop is one of my favorite players in the draft. Carter will help out on the defensive line.

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Day 1 Grade: C
Day 2 Grade: C+
Brooks was the top RB in the draft. Wallace was a reach.

CHICAGO BEARS

Day 1 Grade: A
Day 2 Grade: C-
Amegadjie has tremendous upside, but he’s a project that won’t contribute much this season. They could have landed a pass rusher, defensive lineman, safety or interior offensive lineman that could’ve helped this year.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Day 1 Grade: B+
Day 2 Grade: A
Jenkins was a great pick. Burton & Jackson are good value.

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Day 1 Grade: N/A
Day 2 Grade: A
Hall was the player I mocked to them, fills a need. Zinter is great value, who would have gone higher if he wasn’t injured.

DALLAS COWBOYS

Day 1 Grade: A
Day 2 Grade: B
Kneeland is a fine pick. Beebe is tremendous value. Liufau was a bit of a reach. Might have gotten too cute and cost themselves a decent RB.

DENVER BRONCOS

Day 1 Grade: D
Day 2 Grade: B
Elliss was a good pick at a position of need.

DETROIT LIONS

Day 1 Grade: A+
Day 2 Grade: A
They double dipped at corner, but it was their biggest need and Rakestraw is very good.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Day 1 Grade: C-
Day 2 Grade: B+
Cooper & Bullard are great picks. Lloyd was a good pick, but not really a need. Hopper feels like an unnecessary reach.

HOUSTON TEXANS

Day 1 Grade: N/A
Day 2 Grade: A
Lassiter, Fisher & Bullock are all solid picks at areas of need.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Day 1 Grade: C
Day 2 Grade: B
Mitchell & Goncalves are solid picks, but still no corner.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Day 1 Grade: B
Day 2 Grade: C+
They focused on defense, their biggest need, but while Smith is a fine pick, Jones feels like a major reach.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Day 1 Grade: B-
Day 2 Grade: A+
Suamataia was a fringe first rounder and they got him at the back end of the second.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

Day 1 Grade: B+
Day 2 Grade: A
Powers-Johnson was clearly the best player available, much like their first round pick. Glaze, meanwhile, was a solid pick.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Day 1 Grade: A
Day 2 Grade: A

McConkey & Colson are solid picks with good value.

LOS ANGELES RAMS

Day 1 Grade: A
Day 2 Grade: A
Fiske is one of my favorite players in the draft. Corum will give them solid production in a rotational role. Kinchens was good value.

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Day 1 Grade: B
Day 2 Grade: A
Paul was good value at a position of need.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Day 1 Grade: B

Day 2 Grade: N/A

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Day 1 Grade: B-
Day 2 Grade: B-
I like that they’re supporting their new QB, but while Polk is a decent pick, Wallace is a reach.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Day 1 Grade: A+
Day 2 Grade: A
Good value on McKinstry.

NEW YORK GIANTS

Day 1 Grade: A+
Day 2 Grade: B+
Nubin was an excellent pick. Phillips was a slight reach.

NEW YORK JETS

Day 1 Grade: A+
Day 2 Grade: B
Corley is a solid pick.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Day 1 Grade: A+
Day 2 Grade: A-
DeJean is a home run pick. Hunt is a bit of a project & they passed on some solid LBs.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Day 1 Grade: B+
Day 2 Grade: A+
Frazier is an excellent pick. Roman Wilson is solid, and maybe one of the sleepers of this class. Payton Wilson has significant injury concerns, but he’s a tremendous talent.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Day 1 Grade: D
Day 2 Grade: C-
Green is a reach. Puni is a decent pick.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Day 1 Grade: A
Day 2 Grade: A
Haynes is great value at a position of need.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Day 1 Grade: A
Day 2 Grade: A
Braswell & Smith are very good value. McMillan was a solid pick.

TENNESSEE TITANS

Day 1 Grade: C-
Day 2 Grade: D
Big reach on Sweat, who has serious character concerns.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Day 1 Grade: A
Day 2 Grade: A
Newton was tremendous value. Sainristil, Coleman & McCaffrey are solid picks. Slight reach on Sinnott.

DAY THREE MOCK DRAFT

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

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NIGHT ONE REACTIONS

What a wild first round. It was pretty much chalk until Atlanta flipped the draft on its head.

I hit the following picks:

1. Caleb Williams, Bears

2. Jayden Daniels, Commanders

3. Drake Maye, Patriots

4. Marvin Harrison Jr, Cardinals

6. Malik Nabers, Giants

9. Rome Odunze, Bears

I predicted the following player/team matches, but not at the exact pick:

JJ McCarthy, Vikings

Quinyon Mitchell, Eagles

Brian Thomas Jr, Jaguars

Now, let’s have some instant reaction and grades:

GRADE: A+ The near consensus best QB in the last 4 years. A no brainer.
GRADE: A The only knock I can make on this pick is his slight frame and his playing style. Things will have to change if he’s to survive in the NFL.
GRADE: B- Huge upside. Patriots had offers for this pick that I probably would have taken, given the lack of talent on this roster.
GRADE: A+ Whether they had trade offers or not, Arizona played it smart and stayed put for the best player in the draft.
GRADE: A The best offensive tackle in the draft. I think a trade down would have helped the Chargers more, but perhaps there were no offers.
GRADE: A+ After Maye was gone, QB was off the table for the Giants. So, they get Daniel Jones a true #1 WR.
GRADE: C- Tackle was a position of need, this just felt a bit high for Latham, I think there were better tackles on the board.
GRADE: F This isn’t a reflection of the player, I love Penix, but what the hell are the Falcons doing? They just paid Kirk Cousins 100 million and then blindsided him with this pick.
GRADE: A Edge was the bigger need, and the Bears had their pick of the best in the draft, but this is how to build around your new franchise QB.
GRADE: A Credit where it’s due, the Vikings called the Giants bluff and didn’t make a major move up for McCarthy, they did get a little antsy by moving up one spot.
GRADE: A+ Jets did great to get Minnesota to swap spots and then took a long term franchise left tackle.
GRADE: D Major reach and I’m not sure I understand the trade for Zach Wilson anymore.
GRADE: B+ Easily the best player available, even if it wasn’t at a position of need.
GRADE: A+ One of my favorite players in the draft and a major position of need for the Saints.
GRADE: C I guess the Colts are good with his medicals, and Latu is probably the most polished edge rusher in the class, I just feel CB was a bigger need.
GRADE: A He’ll be the engine that drives this Seahawks defense.
GRADE: C+ This would be a steal if not for the price the Vikings paid to move up to this spot.
GRADE: B+ The Bengals have been searching for answers on the offensive line for years. Is Mims finally the answer?
GRADE: A Sean McVay might not have liked it, but the Rams made a very good pick here.
GRADE: B+ Fautanu gives the Steelers an inside/outside versatile offensive lineman.
GRADE: B Edge was a need, but I think offensive line was a bigger need.
GRADE: A+ A fast & physical corner, something the Eagles desperately needed, and they didn’t need to move up for him.
GRADE: B The Jaguars moved down and still got the WR I mocked to them. Defense was a bigger need, though.
GRADE: A+ I had the Lions moving up for a corner in my final mock. They did, but landed an even better one.
GRADE: C- It fills a position of need, but I didn’t have a first round grade on Morgan and there were better tackles available.
GRADE: A All the edge rushers worth this pick were gone, so the Bucs did a smart pivot to interior offensive line.
GRADE: C- Personally, I think Johnny Newton would have been the better pick here.
GRADE: B- I worry that Worthy is just all speed, but if anyone can find a way to make it work it’s Andy Reid and the Chiefs.
GRADE: A The Cowboys might have preferred Barton after trading down, but Guyton is a damn good consolation prize.
GRADE: B Best corner on the board fills a need for the Ravens.
GRADE: D I like Pearsall, but I had a late second/early third round grade on him.
GRADE: C Nothing against the player, just not sure the Panthers, who have many, many needs, needed to move up and secure a fifth year option on him.

Here’s my picks for Night Two, Rounds 2-3:

N&D 2024 NFL MOCK DRAFT 5.0

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THE FINAL MOCK

We’re finally here. Draft Day! Hopes are renewed for every fanbase. I’ve done four months of mock drafts, and what follows is my best guess as to how the first round will go.

Before we begin, I’d like to make a few points and clarify some thoughts that went into making the selections I did:

  • The first three picks are about as solid as can be. The Chicago Bears are taking Caleb Williams. The Washington Commanders are taking a QB, either Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye, and the New England Patriots will likely take the one Washington doesn’t.
  • Picks 4-6 are where the intrigue lies in the top ten. The Arizona Cardinals at #4 could take perhaps the best overall player in the draft or trade down with a QB needy team or a team that covets MHJ. The Los Angeles Chargers at #5 have similar options, depending on what Arizona does. Meanwhile, the New York Giants at #6 could shock almost everyone by trading up for a QB or taking one at #6 if they’re still on the board.
  • The Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos & Las Vegas Raiders are the teams outside the top ten to watch as far as trading up for a QB goes. The Vikings are the favorites because they have more draft capital to offer in a trade and their odds increase if Arizona stays at #4 because the Chargers won’t trade with a division rival to let them get their franchise QB.
  • Speaking of the Denver Broncos, there’s been a major change in my final mock. Previously I’ve had them taking the fifth QB with their pick at #12, because they have the worst QB situation outside of Chicago, Washington & New England and they don’t pick again until the third round. I figured they had to be desperate. I’ve changed my mind, I think Sean Payton might be willing to gamble on a less heralded prospect while building up other parts of his roster. NOTE- I made this change before Denver traded for Zach Wilson, which only reinforced my belief that the Broncos will not go QB in the first round.
  • I’m not an NFL insider. I do not have access to any special information, any trades I project are purely speculative. Such is the case with the Philadelphia Eagles moving up for Quinyon Mitchell. I like the fit of team & player and Philly will have to move up from #22 to get him. Howie Roseman has proven to be aggressive to get the guys he wants.
  • Another team that has shown the willingness to be aggressive to get their guy is the Detroit Lions, which is why I projected them to move up to get a CB that I believe they like.
  • I think at least five QBs will go in the first round and there’s a good possibility of six, depending on how desperate a team is. Somebody is going to trade into the back end of the first round for one, and I think it could be the Las Vegas Raiders, who picked up some extra capital in a trade down earlier in the round that they could use to facilitate this trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
  • The Los Angeles Chargers will be the busiest team during the first round, orchestrating two moves down the board. First, from fifth to eleventh, then, from 23rd (a pick acquired in their first move) to 31st.

I used Pro Football Network’s mock draft tool for this mock, now let the real drafting begin:

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A new era begins for the Chicago Bears.

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Ultimately, I believe new Washington Commanders OC, Kliff Kingsbury, will prefer Daniels’ skill set over Drake Maye.

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The New England Patriots will be happy with either Maye or Jayden Daniels.

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The draft truly begins now. The Arizona Cardinals have options, but the opportunity to add a generational talent is too good to pass up.

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I’m convinced that the Minnesota Vikings stockpiled assets to make a move for a QB.

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There’s some buzz about the New York Giants grabbing a QB, but I think they’ll get themselves a #1 WR instead.

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The Tennessee Titans will land the best offensive tackle.

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The Atlanta Falcons will have their pick of defensive players, it should be Turner.

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By pairing Caleb Williams & Odunze, the Chicago Bears will have a formidable air attack for years to come.

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There’s rumblings about the New York Jets moving up for a receiver, but Bowers is a uniquely talented pass catcher as well.

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The Los Angeles Chargers will take the deal to move down six spots, then add a mauler to their offensive line.

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The Denver Broncos throw a big curveball and go with a tone setter for their defense.

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The Philadelphia Eagles make the move up to grab a corner whose skill set they should covet.

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The New Orleans Saints need an offensive tackle and land a very good one.

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The Indianapolis Colts go with one of the top corners in the class.

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The Seattle Seahawks will move Fautanu inside to upgrade their offensive line.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars opt to replace Calvin Ridley over addressing their defense.

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The Cincinnati Bengals add a disruptive force to their defensive line.

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The Los Angeles Rams land the most complete edge rusher in the class.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers add Latham to last year’s first round pick, Broderick Jones, to give themselves a pair of young bookend offensive tackles.

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With Verse still on the board, the Miami Dolphins will pivot away from offensive line.

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The Las Vegas Raiders add an extra second rounder in a trade back, then land an offensive tackle.

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The San Francisco 49ers move up the board to secure a top interior offensive lineman.

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The Dallas Cowboys land the best center prospect in years.

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The Green Bay Packers add a versatile piece to their secondary.

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The Detroit Lions jump up a couple spots to land their top choice at corner.

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The Arizona Cardinals shift to defense with their second pick of the first round.

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The Buffalo Bills start the rebuilding of their receiving corps.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drop down a few spots and still land their edge rusher.

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The Las Vegas Raiders move back into the first round to get their QB and the fifth year option on him.

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After their second trade down of the first round, the Los Angeles Chargers add a seriously explosive weapon to their passing attack.

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The Kansas City Chiefs defy expectations by going offensive line instead of receiver or corner.

N&D NFL MOCK DRAFT 4.3

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The Almost Ready Edition

So, I’m pretty close to having my final mock draft locked down. I’m pretty settled on what the top ten will look like, and barring any seismic shifts in the next 10 days, what you see here is what my final mock will look like, at least in the top ten.

I’ve done some mock trades, which are always tough. I’m not privy to insider information, so calling a major trade out of the blue like Daniel Jeremiah did last year with the Houston-Arizona trade would be a minor miracle. That being said, I think the trades I did mock make sense. We’ll see how it plays out.

I used Pro Football Network’s mock draft tool to complete this:

The Chicago Bears are taking Williams, end of discussion. This was etched in stone the minute they traded Justin Fields.

Confidence Level- Stone cold lock. 100% certainty.
The Washington Commanders will take a QB, the only question is which one. So far, nothing has dissuaded me from the belief it will be the Heisman Trophy winner.

Confidence Level- High, it’s either Daniels or Maye.
If I was running the New England Patriots, I’d take the haul some team will throw at them, add more talent and think about a QB down the road. They won’t, though.

Confidence level- High, if Washington goes with Maye, I can actually envision this pick being JJ McCarthy.
The Arizona Cardinals like to wheel & deal during the draft, and they’ll be tempted by the offers. I just think the chance to draft a generational talent like MHJ is too good to pass on.

Confidence level- Fairly high, there will be some huge offers thrown their way.
*TRADE*
Of the teams outside the top ten that are in the QB market, the Minnesota Vikings are the best positioned to make the move up to get one.

Confidence level- A little better than moderate. I’m confident Minnesota will make the move, but who their trade partner will be is more of a mystery. IF, they can somehow get to #3, this could be Drake Maye.
If one of those four QBs is somehow still on the board, maybe the New York Giants move on from Daniel Jones. If the first five picks play out as I expect, they’ll get Jones something he’s never had; a true #1 receiver.

Confidence level- High. Barring a QB still being available, this pick will be a WR & I think it’ll be Nabers over Rome Odunze.
The Tennessee Titans are another team that could be a trade back candidate, but not if those 4 QBs go before this pick. I don’t see a scenario where they’d pass on the top OT without receiving a monster haul and nobody is giving them that unless it’s for a QB.

Confidence Level- High, if they pick at #7, it’ll be Alt.
The Atlanta Falcons are in a similar position to Tennessee. If they stay at #8, they’re getting their top choice of defensive players.

Confidence Level- High, it’s just a matter of who they have as their top graded defensive player.
The Bears pick at #1 is a lock, but this pick is far less certain. If the top three receivers are off the board, I think they’ll look to trade back since they only have four picks in this entire draft.

Confidence Level- Fairly high, if Odunze or Nabers are there, they’ll take them.
The New York Jets added two offensive tackles this offseason, so I think they’ll target another weapon for Aaron Rodgers.

Confidence Level- Moderate, one of their new offensive tackles is only signed for one year, so it’s not out the question that they go OT.
Once MHJ goes off the board, the Los Angeles Chargers should be open for business with the #5 pick.

Confidence Level- Moderate, WR is a bigger need, but this is a deep class and they can add one later with the extra pick they acquired to make this move.
The Denver Broncos are in a tough spot. They desperately need a QB, but they’re not in a very good position. Minnesota can outbid them to move up and they don’t pick again until the third round.

Confidence Level- Moderate, this is quite high for Nix, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
*TRADE*
The Philadelphia Eagles secondary was abysmal at the end of the 2023 season. The return of Chauncey Gardner–Johnson helps, but more is needed. Mitchell has the type of game Philly should covet enough to part with a second rounder to move up,

Confidence Level- Slightly less than moderate, Mitchell and the Eagles are a great match, but will Philly make the move to get him?
The New Orleans Saints badly need an offensive tackle, Fashanu was once projected as a top five pick, so I think he might be the choice.

Confidence Level- A little more than moderate, my confidence that the Saints go offensive tackle is very high, just not sure who they’ll have graded higher.
*TRADE*
I think the Miami Dolphins should have a healthy interest in Fautanu, who could kick inside to guard to replace Robert Hunt.

Confidence Level– Fair to moderate, because it involves a trade. The Dolphins-Fautanu match is good, but they’ll have to get ahead of Seattle to land him.
The Seattle Seahawks and Fautanu are a great match, but they get jumped by Miami for him. Latu is a great talent with a scary medical history. If Seattle isn’t comfortable with that I could see one of the defensive tackles here.

Confidence Level- Poor, this is one pick I’m not even remotely convinced of. If Fautanu was available, my confidence level would be moderate to high.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have bigger needs on the defensive side, but the loss of Calvin Ridley also stings.

Confidence Level- Moderate to high, Thomas is a great prospect and maximizing Trevor Lawrence’s potential is of the utmost importance.
I think the Cincinnati Bengals would love to replace Jonah Williams with Fuaga.

Confidence Level- Moderate, I have little doubt Cincy would pounce on Fuaga, I’m just not convinced he lasts this long.
I love the idea of the Los Angeles Rams drafting Murphy to fill the void left by Aaron Donald’s retirement, not that any one player could ever fill that void.

Confidence Level- Moderate, the player-team match is nearly perfect, the question is whether he’ll be available here.
The Pittsburgh Steelers going offensive line here makes the most sense, the only variable is who they have graded higher.

Confidence Level- Moderate, this will be an offensive lineman but who? I can also see them going with center Jackson Powers-Johnson.
I think the Indianapolis Colts might be eyeing Brock Bowers or one of the top two corners at #15. When they’re all off the board, they make a move down, possibly targeting the next tier of corners or a WR. Verse being available here is too good to pass up.

Confidence Level- Slightly better than poor, once Bowers, Arnold and Mitchell are gone, all bets are off on the Colts pick.
The Las Vegas Raiders taking an offensive tackle is highly probable, even at their original draft position. They land an extra second rounder which will come in handy later.

Confidence Level- Fair to moderate, because it involves a trade. It makes total sense for the Raiders, especially considering what’s to come later.
*TRADE*
The Detroit Lions seize an opportunity to move up a grab a complimentary pass rusher for Aiden Hutchinson.

Confidence Level– Fair, it involves a trade which drives down the confidence, and there’s a the very real possibility that Detroit could target a corner.
The Dallas Cowboys need a tackle and a center for their offensive line, they get the best center prospect in years.

Confidence Level- Moderate, the fit is perfect, but dependent on JPJ’s availability. He might not make it past Pittsburgh or Miami.
The Green Bay Packers need help in their secondary, DeJean can play corner or safety.

Confidence Level- Moderate, we’re late enough in the first round to not feel as certain about any pick, but if DeJean is there I can’t imagine the Packers passing.
With the top edge rushers off the board, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pivot to improving their secondary.

Confidence Level- Poor, not at all confident of this pick.
The Cardinals use their second first round pick on a difference maker for their defensive line.

Confidence Level- Poor, I love the fit and I have little doubt the Cardinals would pounce, I just don’t think Newton will actually last to #27.
After trading Stefon Diggs, the Buffalo Bills have a major need at receiver. Mitchell is the best one still on the board.

Confidence Level- Moderate, the Bills are more than likely going receiver here, and Mitchell should be available.
After their second trade back of the first round, the Chargers take the speedy Worthy to try to rebuild their receiving corps.

Confidence Level- Slightly better than poor. This confidence level all hinges on whether LA makes the trade that nets them this pick in the first pace. A WR makes total sense, though.
The Baltimore Ravens add a versatile interior lineman to their offensive line.

Confidence Level- Poor. I, admittedly, am pretty clueless as to Baltimore’s intentions with this pick.
*TRADE*
The Raiders use some of the draft capital acquired from an earlier trade down to jump into the back of the first round a get a fifth year option on their QB.

Confidence Level- Slightly better than poor. I like the idea of the Raiders drafting Penix, but will they actually move back into the first round to do it?
The Kansas City Chiefs draft a replacement for L’Jarius Sneed.

Confidence Level- Fair. Feels like this pick will either be a corner or a WR.

TEAMS WITHOUT A FIRST ROUND PICK:

The Carolina Panthers have to do everything in their power to maximize Bryce Young’s potential. Adding a big bodied X receiver like Coleman is a start.

Confidence Level- Fair. I feel like the Panthers have to go receiver with their first pick, but who do they have graded higher?
One thing the Houston Texans could still use is a disruptive presence on the interior of their defensive line.

Confidence Level- Fair. I think the Texans will target defense, specifically CB or IDL.
The San Francisco 49ers are probably targeting an interior offensive lineman at #31, but Baltimore took Graham Barton the pick before, so they trade out of the first round and still land an instant upgrade for their offensive line.

Confidence Level- Slightly above poor, only because it involves a trade. I’m pretty confident that San Fran will target offensive line.
The Cleveland Browns nearly had their season derailed by injuries along their offensive line. They need better depth and upgrades at most positions.

Confidence Level- Fair. It’s tough to predict how the board will play out this deep into day two, but Paul would be a good get for the Browns.

N&D NFL MOCK DRAFT 4.2

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I just can’t help myself, another week, another mock draft. I decided to do two rounds this time so each team gets at least one pick.

At this point, as we’re counting down the days until draft night, there are a few things I’m certain of:

  • The Bears are taking Caleb Williams #1
  • The Commanders will take a QB.
  • The Vikings are the team to watch to trade into the top ten for a QB.
  • The Falcons will be the first team to draft a defensive player.
  • The Broncos have to draft a QB.
  • The Bills will take a WR.
  • The 49ers will go offensive line.

I used NFL Mock Draft Database to do this mock:

FIRST ROUND

Etched in stone. Caleb Williams is a Chicago Bear.
The Washington Commanders will take a QB, it’s up for debate which one. My money is on the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.
The New England Patriots need an infusion of talent everywhere & they should seriously consider all offers that will come their way for this pick. Conventional wisdom says they’ll draft their, hopefully, franchise QB.
The Arizona Cardinals will listen to, and consider all offers for this pick. In the end, the allure of a generational WR is too great to pass up.
TRADE- Once Harrison is off the board, the Minnesota Vikings have the inside track to move up and get their franchise QB.
If one of those four QBs makes it past #5, the New York Giants may consider moving on from Daniel Jones. With them all off the board, NY gives Jones something he’s never had, a true #1 receiver.
TRADE- The New York Jets moving up for a WR is a scenario I’ve contemplated before. It’s unlikely they’ll be able to get MHJ, but landing a receiver that’s drawn comparisons to a favorite of Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, is a good secondary target.
The Atlanta Falcons will calmly watch the maneuvering around them, secure in the knowledge that their top choice of defensive players will be theirs.
TRADE- When Tennessee trades back to let the Jets get Odunze, the New Orleans Saints see their chance to move up and grab the best offensive tackle in the draft.
The Tennessee Titans’ gamble to move back three spots and still land Alt almost pays off. Fuaga, though, is an absolute mauler and a decent consolation prize.
The Los Angeles Chargers lost Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Gerald Everett & Austin Ekeler this offseason. They need targets for Justin Herbert. After accepting the haul from Minnesota to move down, they take one of the few truly generational talents in this draft.
The Denver Broncos desperately need a QB. Unfortunately, for them, they don’t have the ammo to outbid Minnesota to move up. This is much higher than most are projecting Nix to go, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
TRADE- The Philadelphia Eagles jump up the board to grab a corner whose physical, lock down style of play should appeal to them.
I think the Chicago Bears are targeting Odunze at #9, but the Jets jumped ahead of them. As a result, the Bears will trade back a few spots, gaining a second round pick, and landing an edge to pair with Montez Sweat.
There’s two players I think the Indianapolis Colts could covet, Brock Bowers & Quinyon Mitchell, but they miss out on both by staying at #15. Many draft analysts have Arnold as CB1.
TRADE- The Pittsburgh Steelers see a chance to jump up and grab a premier offensive tackle, giving their line two young bookends.
The Jacksonville Jaguars need to work on their defense, but they can’t pass up on drafting a replacement for Calvin Ridley.
The Cincinnati Bengals are one team that I can see making a play for Brock Bowers, and you can never count them out on an offensive lineman, but I think they’ll opt for a disruptive presence on their defensive line.
With their first first round pick since 2016, I had the Los Angeles Rams focusing on edge rushers until Aaron Donald announced his retirement. Here, the land another undersized but very athletic defensive tackle to replace a legend.
The Seattle Seahawks can go in several directions. Defensive tackle, edge rusher, offensive line. After moving down the board, they settle on Fautanu, who probably moves inside to guard.
I think the Miami Dolphins will probably target Fautanu to replace Robert Hunt, but Seattle snatched him up with the previous pick. Miami needs a tackle, too.
The Las Vegas Raiders gain an extra day two pick to move down nine spots and land an offensive tackle who was probably on their radar at #13.
TRADE- When medical concerns start pushing Latu down the board, the Arizona Cardinals orchestrate a move up to nab the talented edge rusher.
The Dallas Cowboys lost both their starting left tackle & their starting center this offseason. They land the best center prospect in years.
The Green Bay Packers need help at corner & safety, the versatile DeJean can play both.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tab the athletic ‘Chop’ to replace Shaq Barrett.
The Los Angeles Chargers orchestrate their second trade down of the first round. They move back from #23, which they acquired from Minnesota, and upgrade their secondary.
After losing Gabe Davis in free agency and inexplicably trading Stefon Diggs, the Buffalo Bills need to find receivers for Josh Allen. Mitchell is the most well rounded WR still on the board.
The most glaring need for the Detroit Lions has been their secondary. Enter Nate Wiggins.
The Baltimore Ravens hope Guyton can step into the void left behind when they traded away Morgan Moses.
The San Francisco 49ers need to upgrade the interior of their offensive line. Barton is the best interior lineman in the draft, with the versatility to play center or either guard.
The Kansas City Chiefs brought in Hollywood Brown to be a deep threat for Patrick Mahomes, now they draft McConkey to be his ‘do everything’ receiver.

SECOND ROUND

The Carolina Panthers have to make this draft all about helping Bryce Young achieve his full potential. They give him the fastest player in the draft.
As I stated earlier, the Patriots are bereft of talent at all levels. Rakestraw is the best player available and corner is always a need.
The Cardinals stay on the defensive side on the ball, beefing up the defensive line.
The Commanders get Jayden Daniels a personal protector.
Chargers get Herbert another receiver.
Titans will pair Lassiter with the newly acquired L’Jarius Sneed to form a strong corner tandem.
Panthers get Young a new center.
Commanders traded away their top two edge rushers last season.
Packers get a possible replacement for David Bakhtiari.
The Houston Texans add an interior presence to their defensive line.
The Falcons will have a set of big WRs after adding Coleman to go with Drake London.
Raiders get their QB.
The Bears use the pick acquired from New Orleans to give Caleb Williams another weapon.
The Colts get Anthony Richardson another target.
The Giants grab Melton because you can never have too many corners.
The Jaguars defense needs help at all levels, they start with the secondary.
The Bengals missed out on Brock Bowers in the first, they grab a TE here.
The Eagles addressed their secondary in the first round. They take the top off ball linebacker in the draft here.
The Steelers add a YAC monster to their receiving corps.
Rams add an edge rusher to their revamped defensive line.
Raiders get a new running mate for Davante Adams with the pick acquired from Philadelphia.
The Cleveland Browns use their first pick on an off ball linebacker.
The Dolphins draft some insurance in case their top two edge rushers are unavailable to start the season.
The Cowboys need a new RB, the Texas product fits the Jerry Jones mold.
The Buccaneers beef up the interior of their offensive line.
Packers add a linebacker to their defense.
If Sainristil can lock down the corner opposite Derek Stingley, the Texans defense could be elite.
The Bills add the top safety in the draft.
The Lions get an edge rusher to pair with Aiden Hutchinson.
The Ravens get Lamar Jackson another target.
The 49ers continue to rebuild their offensive line.
The Chiefs bring in Orhorhoro to learn from the best in the business, Chris Jones.

N&D NFL MOCK DRAFT 4.1

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We’re in the home stretch, less than a month until draft night. I thought I’d kick off April with my annual, one and only, full seven round mock.

I used Pro Football Network’s mock draft tool for this. I did trades in the first round only. Let’s go:

ROUND ONE

Synopsis:

  • Bears taking Williams is fait accompli.
  • Commanders WILL take a QB, there’s growing buzz about McCarthy, but I’m sticking with Daniels, for now.
  • Patriots will be tempted by the offers to move down and I’m 50/50 on whether they’ll actually take it.
  • Vikings will find a willing trade partner in Arizona. I think they’ll move up for a QB, no matter what, but they truly covet McCarthy.
  • Jets making a bold move to land MHJ is something I’m beginning to really believe in.
  • Giants filled a lot of holes already, but not receiver.
  • Titans take the first offensive tackle.
  • Falcons take the first defensive player.
  • Bears will sprint to the podium if Odunze is still on the board at nine.
  • Chargers trade down and land one of the better overall prospects in the class.
  • Cardinals take a haul from Minnesota to move back, then take the top corner in the class.
  • Dolphins make a bold move up for a blue chip offensive tackle.
  • Rams haven’t had a first round pick since 2016, they move up to take a pass rusher.
  • Saints will be ecstatic to land Fuaga.
  • Colts land one of my favorite players in the draft.
  • Buccaneers move up to land a premier edge rusher.
  • Packers move up for Fautanu, who they may kick inside to guard.
  • Bengals take the top defensive tackle.
  • Raiders move down, adding draft capital, then land a top offensive tackle.
  • Steelers opt for an offensive tackle over a wide receiver.
  • Broncos move down, adding some extra capital and draft a QB in a more justifiable position.
  • Eagles let the board come to them and land a top corner.
  • Cardinals take a receiver with their second first rounder.
  • Cowboys take the best center prospect in years.
  • Jaguars move down and take a defensive tackle.
  • Seahawks move down and land the best offensive guard in the class.
  • Cardinals go edge with their third first rounder.
  • Bills tab the speedy Worthy to replace Gabe Davis.
  • Lions add a versatile piece to their secondary.
  • Ravens add a big bodied receiver to pair with Zay Flowers.
  • 49ers will almost surely go offensive line here.
  • Chiefs replace L’Jarius Sneed.

ROUND TWO

Synopsis:

  • Panthers use their first two picks trying to get Bryce Young some help.
  • Texans add a defensive tackle to pair with their two stud edge rushers.
  • Raiders land their future QB.
  • Rams draft a replacement for Aaron Donald.
  • Eagles continue revamping their secondary with the pick of Kinchens.
  • Browns go offensive tackle with their first pick.
  • Lions draft an edge rusher to pair with Aiden Hutchinson.
  • 49ers find a corner in the second round.

ROUND THREE

Synopsis:

  • Panthers continue to build around Young.
  • Patriots get their new QB a receiver.
  • Giants draft a replacement for Xavier McKinney.
  • Bears land a center.
  • Raiders replace Josh Jacobs.
  • Seahawks draft a replacement for Bobby Wagner.
  • Cowboys need to improve their running game.
  • Buccaneers draft an eventual heir to Mike Evans.
  • Commanders get their new QB a couple of weapons.

ROUND FOUR

Synopsis:

  • Chargers draft a running back that Jim Harbaugh knows well.
  • Giants draft a QB to push, or eventually replace, Daniel Jones.
  • Falcons continue to revamp their defense.
  • Raiders add another offensive weapon.
  • Ravens seem to find a hidden gem every draft, King is my pick for this year’s.
  • Steelers may have found their next great center here in the fourth round.
  • Bears draft an edge prospect.
  • 49ers draft the son of the legendary Jerry Rice.
  • Jets draft a QB to groom behind Rodgers.

ROUND FIVE

Synopsis:

  • Cardinals might have the steal of the draft in Zinter.
  • Panthers continue the offensive overhaul around Young.
  • Falcons draft a QB to learn from Cousins.
  • Chiefs will find ways to use the versatile McCaffrey.
  • Eagles keep addressing linebacker and secondary.

ROUND SIX

Synopsis:

  • Steelers take an edge rusher with some upside.
  • Saints grab a QB.
  • Colts take a TE that I really like.
  • Dolphins land another TE that I like.
  • Bills may have found a hidden gem at safety.
  • Eagles take a center.

ROUND SEVEN

Synopsis:

  • Cowboys go with a QB.
  • Panthers get a backup for Young.
  • Packers land a running back that I believe will vastly outperform his draft status.
  • Jets tab Solomon Byrd as Mr. Irrelevant.