1- Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza QB, Indiana
The only guarantee in this draft happens at pick one. Mendoza takes over as the face of the franchise for Vegas.
2- New York Jets: Arvell Reese, OLB, Ohio State
Jets opt to go with Reese over Bailey after a long drawn out debate. Reese gives Aaron Glenn versatility on defense with elite pass rushing, run stopping, and coverage abilities.
3- Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
After being unable to find a trade partner Arizona takes Love, the best prospect in the draft. He will provide an instant spark to the offense as they continue the search for their QB of the future.
4- Tennessee Titans: Sonny Styles, LB Ohio State
After an incredible combine Styles lands in Tennessee where new Head Coach Robert Saleh will begin to construct his defense.
5- New York Giants: Jordyn Tyson WR, Arizona State
In one of the more recent developments, the Giants appear to be looking at the WR position at 5. They get the best guy for the job with Tyson, who should be a star as long as he can avoid the injuries that have plagued his college career.
6- TRADE Kansas City Chiefs VIA Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Kansas City trades up to get Carnell Tate following the Giants selection of Tyson. Mahomes has a true WR1 as “Wide Receiver University” continues to provide incredible talent.
7- Washington Commanders: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Bailey’s slide ends here as the Commanders take the sack leader from this past collegiate season. A much needed splash of youth on the defense and the best pass rusher in the draft.
8- New Orleans Saints: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The last of the top three receivers goes at 8 as the Saints take Lemon. Paired with Olave Tyler Shough should be primed for a breakout second season.
9- TRADE Cleveland Browns VIA Kansas City Chiefs: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Cleveland winds up with Mauigoa, who they likely may have taken at 6 to begin with. The trade allows Cleveland to add another first later to further improve the team.
10- New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S Ohio State
Harbaugh gets his safety as Caleb Downs is selected 10th overall. One of the best players in the draft, the positional value of safety does not scare the Giants.
11- Miami Dolphins: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Delane is the first corner off the board as Miami hopes to rebuild their secondary.
12- Dallas Cowboys: Reuben Bain, EDGE Miami
Character concerns of Bain don’t scare Jerry Jones and the Cowboys as they make a much needed addition to the pass rush. Perhaps this year the Cowboys will allow below 30 points per game.
13- Los Angeles Rams: Spencer Fano, OT Utah
With the top wide receivers and skill guys gone the Rams opt for Fano, a versatile offensive lineman with off the charts potential.
14- Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
Ioane to the Ravens seems like a foregone conclusion at this point, they build the trenches and protect Lamar, getting an amazing run blocker for Derrick Henry as well.
15- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
The injury to his knee keeps him from going in the top ten, much to the benefit of Tampa Bay. Should he remain healthy the Buccaneers get the best cornerback of the class.
16- New York Jets: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
The Jets opt to go with Sadiq after back to back years passing on the top tight ends of the draft class. Sadiq can dominate the middle of the field and create a nice tandem of pass catchers with Garrett Wilson for Geno Smith, and eventually the next quarterback of the Jets.
17- Detroit Lions: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
After the release of tackle Taylor Decker, Monroe Freeling will be set to take over opposite of Penei Sewell as Dan Campbell looks to get the Lions back on track.
18- Minnesota Vikings: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Thieneman provides excellent coverage in the backfield with elite run support. Home run pick for the Vikings as the Duck falls all the way to 18.
19- Carolina Panthers: Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
Carolina begins the next stretch of Wide Receivers taking Kevin Concepcion. Bryce Young needs as much help as he can get if he wants to further improve on his last season.
20- TRADE Cleveland Browns VIA Dallas Cowboys: Omar Cooper, WR, Indiana
Cleveland stays active trading up with Dallas to take Omar Cooper. The Cowboys add some draft capital in the trade back and the Browns get a new top receiver.
21- Pittsburgh Steelers: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
Proctor will be set to take over for the Steelers as they will have a choice to make whether to move him to the inside or keep him at tackle.
22- Los Angeles Chargers: Kendrick Faulk, EDGE, Auburn
One of the more over-hated prospects of the draft, Faulk may be the best run defender available. Though his pass rush is nothing to be amazed by, he is a stone wall at defensive end and will further help the Chargers defense.
23- Philadelphia Eagles: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Philadelphia adds the second Utah tackle of the draft in Caleb Lomu as he will slot right in with the Philly offensive line, who will be without their long time OL coach following his retirement.
24- TRADE Dallas Cowboys via Cleveland Browns: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
The trade down proves helpful for the Cowboys as they bolster their secondary after missing out on Caleb Downs and Mansoor Delane. EMW is instantly a starter for Dallas, and they pick up a mid round pick from Cleveland on the way.
25- Chicago Bears: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
Don’t be scared by his age, 25 year old Akheem Mesidor is legit. He brings an experienced wisdom paired with elite pass rushing moves that will work wonders with Montez Sweat and Austin Booker alongside him.
26- Buffalo Bills: TJ Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Parker adds much needed pass rush for Buffalo, which has been lacking in recent years.
27- San Francisco 49ers: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
San Francisco, amid all the drama with Brandon Aiyuk, opt to go with Denzel Boston. A high boom or bust prospect, Boston should benefit from learning under veteran Mike Evans.
28- Houston Texans: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
The rich get richer as Houston picks up the first Defensive Tackle of the draft with Peter Woods. Houston’s defense is already one of the best in the league, Woods will only add to that.
29- TRADE Cleveland Browns VIA Kansas City Chiefs: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Brother of Falcons CB AJ Terrell, Avieon completes the Browns trio of first round selections.
30- Miami Dolphins: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
Miami’s offensive line has been brutal the past few seasons, Miller is the third straight Clemson Tiger taken and helps to begin the rebuild for Miami.
31- New England Patriots: Zion Young, EDGE, Mizzou
New England gains a nice pass rusher in Zion Young as the Patriots look to move on from their super bowl loss (and other offseason activities…)
32- Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame
In an unprecedented occurrence two Notre Dame running backs are taken in the first round of the draft. Seattle, desperate to replace Superbowl MVP Kenneth Walker following his departure, takes Price, who might be a top 15 pick based on talent had his running mate in South Bend not taken so many carries away.
