N&D NFL MOCK DRAFT 4.1

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.

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