1. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago Bears)- Bryce Young, Quarterback, Alabama: It feels like a foregone conclusion at this point that the Panthers will be taking Young here. Young's height may have some people concerned, but we've seen shorter quarterbacks have major success before and Young has the stability to be successful.
2. Houston Texans- Will Levis, Quarterback, Kentucky: The hot rumor as we are here at Draft Week is that the Texans like Levis more than CJ Stroud, which is insane. Some people feel that Levis is the passer among the quarterbacks in this class and he also has excellent traits.
3. Arizona Cardinals- Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama: The Cardinals get a slam dunk here with landing perhaps the best player in the draft with Anderson, sans rumors of them possibly going with Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson. With JJ Watt retired, the Cards have a need in their pass rush and they get themselves a stud that will give them stability at that position.
4. Indianapolis Colts- CJ Stroud, Quarterback, Ohio State: The Colts would be doing cartwheels if Stroud fell to them here at four. It's stunning that there is talk about Stroud falling considering he is a strong pocket passer and has great accuracy.
5. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)- Jalen Carter, Defensive Tackle, Georgia: This would be an excellent pick for the Seahawks, but there are some rumors out there about the team selecting Anthony Richardson here. Carter you can make a case is one of the best three players in this entire draft, but his off field issues can hurt his stock.
6. Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)- Devin Witherspoon, Cornerback, Illinois: A popular mock pick right now is Witherspoon to the Lions, which makes a lot of sense considering the need at the position. Witherspoon is super polished and super tough, but there are questions about his frame.
7. Las Vegas Raiders- Christian Gonzalez, Cornerback, Oregon: The Raiders should go defense here with this selection and the secondary in particular. Gonzalez is an absolute ballhawk and he has the size and speed that would get the Lions excited.
8. Atlanta Falcons- Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech: Wilson falling this far would be a steal for the Falcons. Medical questions could be the reason for a possible fall for Wilson, but he's super explosive and fills an important need in the pass rush.
9. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers)- Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson: The momentum feels like the Bears will go defense with their selection. Murphy may drop due to a hamstring injury, but he is fast and has the size to be an impactful pass rusher.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)- Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa: Van Ness has been getting a ton of buzz to go in the top ten as we approach draft week. He did not start in college, but his technique is excellent and has a high ceiling.
11. Tennessee Titans- Anthony Richardson, Quarterback, Florida: The Titans feel like the biggest Wild Card of the first round in terms of their direction they'll go. Richardson has drawn comparisons to Lamar Jackson because of the raw potential he has and it would be tough to pass up here.
12. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The Texans did a great job in the DeShaun Watson trade and it could change their franchise for the better. The Texans need a good young wide receiver to focus their offense on and Smith-Njigba (sans sitting most the year) is great in the slot.
13. New York Jets- Broderick Jones, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: It would be surprising if a tackle isn't the pick here, unless the pick is moved for Aaron Rodgers. Jones has a great history against strong SEC offensive lines, which bolds well for the Jets, who badly need a tackle.
14. New England Patriots- Paris Johnson, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State: The Patriots have to be happy if Johnson is still on the board here. Johnson is a versatile player and could come in and start right away.
15. Green Bay Packers- Darnell Wright, Offensive Tackle, Tennessee: The Packers all of a sudden are in a rebuild after the Aaron Rodgers trade becomes official. Wright had a great season in college and a great Pro Day to make things better and he is an excellent pass blocker at either side of the line.
16. Washington Commanders- Joey Porter, Cornerback, Penn State: This feels like one of the more obvious picks of the first round. Porter is a very physical player and would fit nicely in today's league, but does get too handsy at times.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers- Peter Skoronski, Offensive Tackle, Northwestern: This would be some pick for the Steelers considering Skoronski could end up going in the top ten. He is a versatile player and would be a great asset for Kenny Pickett.
18. Detroit Lions- Calijah Kancey, Defensive Tackle, NC State: It would be fun if this is where Bijan Robinson lands, but Kancey would fill a big need for the Lions in their interior of their pass rush. Kancey doesn't have the typical size, but he has blazing speed.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Anton Harrison, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: The Bucs are now another suddenly rebuilding team and they need young talent at key positions. Harrison is good at protecting the run and could get better in pass protection too.
20. Seattle Seahawks- Deonte Banks, Cornerback, Maryland: The Seahawks here should go defense and Banks would be a fine pick. He put together a really good season in college and is big and physical who can match up with NFL receivers.
21. Los Angeles Chargers- Bijan Robinson, Running Back, Texas: It feels obvious that the Chargers will go with an offensive skill player here. Robinson makes sense with Austin Eckler's trade request and Robinson would be a game changer for anyones offense.
22. Baltimore Ravens- Zay Flowers, Wide Receiver, Boston College: Even with the signing of Odell Beckham Jr and whether Lamar Jackson is back or not, this team still needs a wide out. Flowers was an electric player in college and there is talk he'll go in the top 20.
23. Minnesota Vikings- Quentin Johnston, Wide Receiver, TCU: The Vikings should go defense with this pick, but wide receiver is necessary with Adam Thielen no longer around. Johnston had an excellent season in college and he has great hands and running routes.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars- Brian Branch, Safety, Alabama: I think it is important the Jaguars nail this pick since they are close to Super Bowl contention. Branch excels off the edge, can tackle, and is solid in coverage.
25. New York Giants- Jalin Hyatt, Wide Receiver, Tennessee: The Giants rewarded Daniel Jones on his career with the 160 million dollar contract and they should do everything to help him live up to it. Hyatt can work either inside or outside and can stretch the field.
26. Dallas Cowboys- Michael Mayer, Tight End, Notre Dame: You know this is the pick Jerry Jones wants to make here. Mayer would come in and change this offense with his ability to block the run and he has arguably the best hands in the draft.
27. Buffalo Bills- Mazi Smith, Defensive Tackle, Michigan: Smith is the hot name right now in terms of who the Bills may select here. Smith has an incredible skill set and would fit nicely with Ed Oliver on the interior.
28. Cincinnati Bengals- Cam Smith, Cornerback, South Carolina: The Bengals have a need at the cornerback position and Smith here makes sense. Smith is a great athlete who has great technique and is super aggressive.
29. New Orleans Saints (from San Francisco 49ers via Miami Dolphins/Denver Broncos)- Adetomiwa Adebawore, Defensive Tackle, Northwestern: I think it feels obvious that the Saints will go pass rush here. Adebawore is a versatile player who has speed and has a ton of upside.
30. Philadelphia Eagles- Kelce Ringo, Cornerback, Georgia: With their second first rounder, the Eagles go defense again and go in the secondary. Ringo has a physical presence and flashes some good ball skills.
31. Kansas City Chiefs- Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, USC: Addison was thought out to be selected in the first half of the draft so this would be a steal for the Chiefs. Addison is mostly used in the slot and is a great route runner.
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