‘Let’s Get Crazy’ Edition

Thus far, all of my mock drafts have been pretty straightforward. No trades. That changes here. I got wild with this one, 11 total trades! Four teams traded completely out of the first round.

Let’s get crazy and let’s have some fun:

#1 LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

No need to get crazy, yet. This pick is locked.

#2 NEW YORK JETS

Arvell Reese, EDGE/LB, Ohio State

I think Reese’s versatility is what sells the Jets, even if they’ll use him primarily as an edge rusher.

#3 ARIZONA CARDINALS

Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

No trade here, but still a curveball. Cardinals go with a running back in the top five.

#4 CINCINNATI BENGALS (from Tennessee)

David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

Bengals trade the 10th & 41st picks to Tennessee to move up six spots and get, perhaps, the best pure edge in the class.

#5 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (from NY Giants)

Rueben Bain Jr, EDGE, Miami-Fl

Chiefs trade the 9th & 40th picks to jump up and land their disruptive edge rusher.

#6 CLEVELAND BROWNS

Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami-Fl

Browns stay put and land the top offensive lineman in the class.

#7 WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Washington loses out on the top edge rushers, but Downs is a great consolation prize.

#8 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

Saints stay put and get a RAC weapon for Tyler Shough.

#9 NEW YORK GIANTS (from Kansas City)

Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Giants added an extra second rounder and still got the receiver I’ve mocked to them at #5.

#10 TENNESSEE TITANS (from Cincinnati)

Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Titans also added an extra second and they landed the best linebacker in the class.

#11 MIAMI DOLPHINS

Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

Even in my get crazy mock draft, I still have Miami getting Delane at #11. Must be fate.

#12 MINNESOTA VIKINGS (from Dallas)

Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon

Vikings traded the 18th & 49th picks to Dallas to move up six spots to ensure they landed Thieneman.

#13 CAROLINA PANTHERS (from LA Rams)

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

Panthers trade the 19th & 51st picks to the Rams to jump up and land, perhaps, the best cornerback in the class.

#14 BALTIMORE RAVENS

Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Ravens land another long sought weapon for their offense.

#15 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Keldric Faulk, EDGE, Auburn

Tampa goes with physical specimen with enticing traits but underwhelming production.

#16 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (from NY Jets)

Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia

Eagles trade the 23rd & 54th picks to New York to move up and grab the eventual successor to Hall of Famer Lane Johnson.

#17 DETROIT LIONS

Spencer Fano, OT, Utah

Lions see themselves get jumped for a couple players they might be targeting, but they land a possible replacement for Taylor Decker.

#18 DALLAS COWBOYS (from Minnesota)

Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

Cowboys added an extra second rounder to move down six spots, where they landed a new CB1.

#19 LOS ANGELES RAMS (from Carolina)

Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Rams added an extra second rounder by trading down and then land the massive offensive tackle from Alabama.

#20 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (from Dallas)

Akeem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami-Fl

Patriots trade the 31st & 63rd picks to Dallas to move up for, perhaps, the best pass rusher in the class.

#21 PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

Steelers stay in state and grab the best interior offensive lineman in the class.

#22 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (from LA Chargers)

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon

Niners trade the 27th & 58th picks to LA to move up and secure the freakishly athletic tight end.

#23 NEW YORK JETS (from Philadelphia)

Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

Jets added an extra second rounder to move down seven spots. There they land a disruptive force for their defensive line.

#24 CLEVELAND BROWNS

Omar Cooper Jr, WR, Indiana

Browns added an offensive lineman earlier and now they get another weapon for whoever plays quarterback.

#25 LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (from Chicago)

Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah

Raiders trade the 36th pick & a 2027 second rounder to Chicago to move back into the first round and get a protector for their new franchise quarterback.

#26 NEW YORK GIANTS (from Buffalo)

CJ Allen, LB, Georgia

The Giants move back into the first round by trading the 37th pick & a 2027 second rounder to Buffalo. They get a stud linebacker and eventual leader for their defense.

#27 ARIZONA CARDINALS (from LA Chargers via San Francisco)

Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

Cardinals trade the 34th & 65th picks to LA, to move back into the first round and get that all important fifth year option on what could be their new franchise quarterback.

#28 HOUSTON TEXANS

Blake Miller, OT, Clemson

Texans stay put and continue to revamp their offensive line.

#29 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

Chiefs lost both starting cornerbacks this offseason, they use their second first rounder on one.

#30 MIAMI DOLPHINS

KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Dolphins use the pick they received for Jaylen Waddle to draft a replacement.

#31 DALLAS COWBOYS (from New England)

Cashius Howell, EDGE, Texas A&M

After their second trade down in the first round, Dallas adds an edge rusher.

#32 DALLAS COWBOYS (from Seattle)

Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State

Cowboys aren’t done! They trade the 49th & 63rd picks to Seattle for a third first rounder. They use it on a massive, run stuffing defensive tackle.

Bonus Picks

Here’s the first picks for the multiple teams that didn’t have a first rounder:

#34 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (from Arizona)

Christen Miller, DT, Georgia

After two trade downs that took them out of the first round, but gave them an extra second rounder & an extra third, the Chargers take an anchor for their defensive line.

#36 CHICAGO BEARS (from Las Vegas)

Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

Bears added a 2027 second rounder to move out of the first round, with their first pick the nab the hard hitting safety from Toledo.

#37 BUFFALO BILLS (from NY Giants)

Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, Central Florida

Bills also added a 2027 second rounder to move out of the first. Their first pick is a highly productive edge rusher.

#47 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Zion Young, EDGE, Missouri

Colts traded their first rounder to acquire Sauce Gardner. Their first pick is a prototypical defensive end.

#48 ATLANTA FALCONS

Chris Brazzell II, WR, Tennessee

Falcons traded their first rounder during last year’s draft. Their first pick is another weapon for their offense.

#49 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (from Dallas)

Emmanuel Pregnon, G, Oregon

Seahawks added an extra second rounder to move out of the first. They use their first pick on an interior offensive lineman.

#52 GREEN BAY PACKERS

Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State

Packers traded their first rounder to acquire Micah Parsons. Their first pick is a feisty cornerback.

#56 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Caleb Banks, DT, Florida

Jaguars traded their first rounder during last year’s draft. Their first pick is the Florida defensive tackle that would’ve gone in the first if not for the broken foot he suffered at the Combine.

#62 DENVER BRONCOS

Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia

Broncos traded their first rounder for Jaylen Waddle. Their first pick is a three down tight end with tremendous pass catching upside.