Updated: April 1, 2024
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Round 1:
1) Chicago Bears (from car) – Caleb Williams QB, USC 6’1″ 214 lbs
Since Da Bears traded Fields this should be a slam dunk pick. No one else’s name has surfaced. The scouts say he has a lot of Mahomes in him but, that’s a pile of stress & pressure to deal with. Has the arm to make all the NFL throws & a good set of wheels to motor around. A new era in Chitown.
2) Washington Commanders – Jayden Daniels QB, LSU 6’4″ 210 lbs
After trading QB Sam Howell the Commanders are in the same boat as the Bears. With Klif Kingsbury coming on as OC & he has a preference for dual option QB’s Daniels looks like the right selection. In 2023 he had 3812 yards passing, 40 touchdowns & only 4 interceptions. He also rushed for 1134 yards & 10 touchdowns.
3) New England Patriots – Drake Maye QB, North Carolina 6’4″ 223 lbs
New HC Mayo has to take Maye here. They need a new QB & need to find a new direction. Maye is a heads up & smart QB. Has the big arm & loves the deep ball & likes to go there often. Also is quite mobile & can escape the pocket when under pressure. Goes through his progressions quickly & finds his 2nd or 3rd receiver well.
4) Arizona Cardinals – Marvin Harrison Jr. WR, Ohio St. 6’4″ 209 lbs
This should also be a slam dunk pick. I think Harrison is the best overall prospect available for this draft. The Cards will sprint to the podium to make this selection. QB Kyle Murray’s new best friend. In 2023 he produced 67 receptions for 1211 yarads & 14 touchdowns for an 18.1 avg.
5) Los Angeles Chargers – Malik Nabers WR, LSU 6′ 200 lbs
After trading Keenan Allen & letting Mike Williams go their WR room is getting rather lonely. New HC Harbaugh would like to take OT Joe Alt here but, WR is a bigger need. Speedy receiver who runs a good route tree & can stretch the field.
6) New York Giants – J.J. McCarthy QB, Michigan 6’3″ 219 lbs
The G-men pull the trigger here & grab their future face of the franchise QB. J.J.’s stock is going up faster than anyone else’s. They’re committed to Daniel Jones for 2024 but McCarthy can carry the clipboard & get acclimated to the Giants offense then take over in 2025.
7) Tennessee Titans – Joe Alt OT, Notre Dame 6’9″ 321 lbs
The Titans won’t waste much time making this selection. They can plug n play him at LOT right next to last years 1st pick Skoronsky & young QB Levis will have a good wall in front of him. They will probably pound the rock between them two to set up the pass.
8) Atlanta Falcons – Dallas Turner EDGE, Alabama 6’3″ 247 lbs
The Falcons need a big presence on the EDGE & after his over the top performance at the combine this should be a no brainer. In 2023 he had 53 tackles, 10 sacks, I pass defended & 2 forced fumbles. The Tide’s defensive leader on the field & in the locker room.
9) Chicago Bears – Rome Odunze WR, Washington 6’3″ 212 lbs
He led the nation with 92 receptions for 1640 yards & 13 touchdowns for a 17.8 avg. A total package WR. Has decent speed, a quiver full of moves, runs a good route tree & knows how to get open. The Bears had a decent WR room but now they have an elite one.
10) New York Jets – Taliese Fuaga OT, Oregon St. 6’6″ 324 lbs
Fuaga’s stock has been steadily rising since his strong combine performance. He can move right in & take over at ROT. The Jets better make sure QB Aaron Rodgers stays upright or it could be another long season.
11) Minnesota Vikings – Brian Thomas Jr. WR, LSU 6’3″ 209 lbs
I think Thomas is going to have an immediate impact on the Vikes Offense. They can pair him with another LSU WR Justin Jefferson who may be the best in the league. This kid can pick them up & put them down in a hurry. Needs to work on his route tree but everything else is in place & ready for take off. He has a big time nose for the promised land & in 2023 he led college football with 17 touchdown receptions.
12) Denver Broncos – Terrion Arnold CB, Alabama 6′ 189 lbs
The Broncos could go in several directions with this pick. They’d like a QB but the top one’s are gone so they decide to shore up their secondary. They can pair him with Patrick Surtain II & have a stellar duo for the next decade. In 2023 he put together 63 tackles, 1 sack, 12 passes defended, 5 interceptions & 1 forced fumble.
13) Las Vegas Raiders – Olu Fashanu OT, Penn St. 6’6″ 312 lbs
Fashanu slides a little here. He’s rock solid in pass pro & can lean on defensive linemen & control them in the rush game. The Raiders will probably come back to their OL a little later in this draft. Fashanu should be a long time starter at LOT but I feel he lacks elite skills.
14) New Orleans Saints – J. C. Latham OT, Alabama 6’6″ 342 lbs
Saints QB Carr needs better pass pro & this is the best one available at this stage of the 1st round. Mammoth OT who was coached extremely well by Nick Saban & his staff in Tuscaloosa. Is solid in pass pro & can open up massive holes for the ground game.
15) Indianapolis Colts – Brock Bowers TE, Georgia 6’3′ 243 lbs
This would be a great gift for young QB Anthony Richardson who needs a safety valve in a big way. He can run the seam or the sidelines for chunk gains. Decent blocker on the line or downfield but is a little slight in his frame. Played on back to back National Champions & was an integral part of their offense. Best TE prospect to come out in years & could go earlier.
16) Seattle Seahawks – Byron Murphy II DL3T, Texas 6’1″ 297 lbs
The Hawks need help on the interior of their defensive line & at ILB to shut down opponents run game. A slippery interior defender who has some Aaron Donald moves & can penetrate into offensive backfields where he can cause havoc, get sacks & tackles for loss. Another player whose stock is on the rise since Indy.
17) Jacksonville Jaguars – Quinyon Mitchell CB, Toledo 6′ 195 lbs
Mitchell had a good Senior Bowl & backed it up with a solid combine performance. His only knock is that he’s played against inferior competition. His best stat is he had 42 passes defended in the last 2 seasons. This cat can cover.
18) Cincinnati Bengals – Amarius Mims OT, 6’8″ 340 lbs
The Bengals top priority is keeping face of the franchise QB Joe Burrow upright. He’s the key to their whole offensive. With him they can win it all & without him they can possibly not make the playoffs. Mims has played ROT at Georgia but has the talent & athleticism to move to LOT if necessary. Massive OT who could take over games in the trenches.
19) Los Angeles Rams – Jared Verse EDGE,. Florida St. 6’4″ 254 lbs
The Rams are lacking a strong Edge rusher who can put constant pressure on opposing QB’s.
Verse has been the ‘Noles leader of their defense on the field & in the locker room the last 2 seasons. He had 41 tackles in 2023 but more importantly he had 9 sacks in each of the last 2 years. He’s coming off a hot combine & could possibly go earlier.
20) Pittsburgh Steelers – Jackson Powers – Johnson C, Oregon 6’4″ 328 lbs
Here’s a hunk of a player who has a lot of muscle & strength. This is the Steelers biggest need
& should be a long time starter in the middle of their offensive line. He gave a big notice at the Senior Bowl where scouts & coaches were very impressed & followed that up with a solid combine performance.
21) Miami Dolphins – Troy Fautanu G/OT, Washington 6’4″ 317 lbs
The Dolphins grab a player at a position of big need. He played LOT for the Huskies but is projected to move inside at the next level. A solid all around offensive lineman who is solid in pass pro & can open up nice running lanes for the ground game.
22) Philadelphia Eagles – Nate Wiggins CB, Clemson 6’2″ 173 lbs
The Eagles are aging in their secondary & grab some much needed help. Wiggins woke up all the scouts & coaches at the combine with a 4.29 40. He needs to add some weight & build up a little more strength. Has good experience & plays a smart game.
23) Minnesota Vikings (from cle) – Michael Penix Jr. QB, Washington 6’3″ 216 lbs
The Vikes select their next face of the franchise QB. He has a big arm & likes to stay in the pocket. This is the QB who can take over driving the Vikes bus. He & the OC need to figure out how to get the ball in Jefferson & Thomas’s hands & magic will happen. HC Kevin O’Connell has a brilliant offensive mind & is a good QB guru.
24) Dallas Cowboys – Tyler Guyton OT, Oklahoma 6’8″ 322 lbs
I’ve had Guyton going to the Cowboys for a while. I think it’s a good fit & he could possibly start on opening day. An athletic player who just needs more experience. The Cowboys have a good history of developing solid offensive linemen.
25) Green Bay Packers – Cooper DeJean CB, Iowa 6’1″ 203 lbs
The Pack needs help at CB & S. Dejean could come in & contribute immediately. In 2023 he had 41 tackles, 5 passes defended & 2 interceptions. In 2022 he was over the top & all over the field for the Hawkeyes with 75 tackles, 8 passes defended & 5 interceptions. The Pack has showed a preference for Iowa players over the years.
26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Chop Robinson EDGE, Penn St. 6’3″ 254 lbs
The Bucs have been lacking an edge presence since Shaq Barrett left & Robinson is coming off a hot combine where he wowed the scouts & coaches in attendance. He didn’t have a big stat line in 2023 with 15 tackles, 4 sacks1 pass defended & 2 forced fumbles. His stats don’t reflect the presence he had on the field & the impact he made. Another player who I think will be an immediate impact player in his rookie season.
27) Arizona Cardinals (from hou) – Johnny Newton DL3T, Illinois 6’2″ 304 lbs
The Cards need to beef up their defensive line & Newton can fill the bill. Similar to Byron Murphy & that he can slide between offensive linemen & penetrate into opponents backfield where he can put constant pressure on QB’s & force them into mistakes & turnovers. In 2023 he had 52 tackles, 7.5 sacks (which is a good number from the interior), 2 passes defended & 1 forced fumble..
28) Buffalo Bills – Adonai Mitchell WR, Texas 6’3″ 205 lbs
The Bills have a need for a possession WR who can stretch the field with his speed & move the chains. He finished the season strong & helped the Longhorns make it to the college football playoff. Should be a good red zone weapon with his size & if he gets behind the CB’s
he’ll be adios.
29) Detroit Lions – Laitau Latu EDGE, UCLA 6’5″ 259 lbs
Latu takes a little slide here due to medical issues but if he gets a good report he could be the steal of the 1st round. Has good upper body strength & powerful legs to push offensive linemen back so he can get around them in his pursuit of opposing QB’s. In 2023 he was productive with 49 tackles, 13 sacks, 2 passes defended, 2 interceptions & 2 forced fumbles.
30) Baltimore Ravens – Kingsley Sumatia OT, BYU 6’5″ 326 lbs
QB Lamar Jackson could use some better pass protection & they can get that here. Started at ROT in 2022 & had a great season. In 2023 they moved him to LOT & he didn’t miss a beat. He gave up zero sacks in 2023 & only 1 in 2022. Also, he could help out on the inside at G in a pinch. One thing, BYU players are real clean & don’t have any habits.
31) San Francisco 49’ers – Ladd McConkey WR, Georgia 6′ 186 lbs
Here’s a fast, steady & productive WR who played on championship teams in Athens. Clutch WR who can make big plays at the right time. Has good speed, runs a solid route tree, has sticky fingers & knows how to get open. This player fits right into HC Kyle Shanahan’s offensive system. Very well coached by HC Kirby Smart & his staff at Georgia.
32) Kansas City Chiefs – Xavier Worthy WR/WRS, Texas 6′ 165 lbs
Here’s a fly in the ointment WR who tore the roof off the combine with a record breaking 4.21 40 at Indy. This receiver is right up HC Andy Reid & QB Patrick Mahomes alley. Exciting WR who will become a fan favorite early in his career