1. Arizona Cardinals- Kyler Murray, Quarterback, Oklahoma: A month ago, I thought that the Murray to the Cardinals talk was fake news. After Steve Keim came out and said "Josh Rosen is our quarterback...... for now" convinced me that Murray is a near lock to go to Arizona and Josh Rosen is trade bait. Murray has a lot of respect from Kliff Kingsbury and that is the obvious connection that is making the media think this is a distinct possibility.
2. San Francisco 49ers- Nick Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State: This is the dream scenario for the Niners. Getting the best player in the draft is always a win for whomever drafts the player. Bosa would be an upgrade over any of the pass rushers currently on the Niners roster and he would have an immediate impact like Myles Garrett did a few years back with the Browns.
3. New York Jets- Josh Allen, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Kentucky: Allen is the one player that was a huge riser from the summer until now. The Jets have a need for immediate impact talent (and versatility) on the defensive side of the ball and Allen would be a great fit. A trade down is not out of the question, either because the Jets still have other needs to address.
4. Oakland Raiders- Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams is someone that the Silver And Black will gladly take and Jon Gruden loves players like Williams. He's physical and he can flat out tackle. I see a poor mans Aaron Donald here. It would be a huge win for Gruden and Mike Maycock if Arizona takes Murray and/or if someone trades up to 2 or 3 to take Dwayne Haskins or someone else.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Devin White, Inside Linebacker, LSU: White is someone that is a fast riser among defensive players in the draft. I wouldn't be shocked if Oakland picks him at 4. The Bucs have a need at the linebacker position and White is someone that's a dynamic tackling machine that could be a future Pro-bowler.
6. New York Giants- Montez Sweat, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Mississippi State: This is the first mock draft where I don't have Dwyane Haskins being picked in this spot. It would be a mistake to pass on quarterback in this draft for Big Blue, but reading the T-leaves it looks like they'll go defense with this pick. He is is very athletic and fast and the Giants also need a pass rusher after the trading of Olivier Vernon so this pick would make some sense.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars- Jawaan Taylor, Offensive Tackle, Florida: Taylor is someone that has risen fast after a strong combine performance. He is someone that excels in the run game and that would help Leonard Fournette find holes. The Jags have an already solid offensive line, but the presence of Taylor would only give it more depth and make life better for Nick Foles.
8. Detroit Lions- Rashan Gary, Defensive End, Michigan: The Lions are almost definitely going defense with this pick and it wouldn't be such a bad idea to go pass rush, even with the addition of Tre Flowers. Gary is somebody who did not live upto his number one top prospect ranking he was given in high school, but maybe he finds his potential in the pros instead.
9. Buffalo Bills- Ed Oliver, Defensive Tackle, Houston: Oliver was once projected a top-five pick and his stock has dropped dramatically, so there's a chance Oliver is a steal at this point. The Bills need more help on the offensive line rather than the defensive line, but the retirement of Kyle Williams opened up a hole that Oliver can facilitate.
10. Denver Broncos- Drew Lock, Quarterback, Missouri: There is some chatter that the Broncos might take or trade up for a quarterback, but I can see John Elway taking a chance here despite despite other speculation that he won't take a quarterback. Joe Flacco is only under contract for one season and Lock can learn from him.
11. Cincinnati Bengals- Devin Bush, Inside Linebacker, Michigan: Bush is someone who's stock is rising of late who has first round talent. The Bengals don't have Vontaze Burfict anymore, so a need emerges at the position and they are a team that can use youth on their defense. There's some speculation that they are looking to find Andy Dalton's replacement, but I'm not buying it.
12. Green Bay Packers- T.J. Hockenson, Tight End, Iowa: Jimmy Graham isn't the same player he once was in New Orleans so the Packers should snag a fast rising tight end in Hockenson. He's a good blocker and has drawn comparisons to George Kittle of the 49ers. It also wouldn't surprise me if they (and probably is the wiser choice to) take a defensive player.
13. Miami Dolphins- Dwayne Haskins, Quarterback, Ohio State: Haskins falls to the Dolphins as they take him and change the narrative that they are tanking to take one of the A-list quarterbacks in next years draft. Haskins is the best quarterback in this draft class and he really has a chance to be special.
14. Atlanta Falcons- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Wilkins is the first of three Clemson defensive lineman to be drafted. The Falcons did franchise tag Gardy Jarrett instead of letting him test the open market, but selecting a defensive lineman here would bolster their depth at that area and Wilkins can start for Dan Quinn immediately if need be.
15. Washington Redskins- Daniel Jones, Quarterback, Duke: With Alex Smith's future uncertain, the Skins take a chance with a young quarterback in Jones. He has drawn comparisons to Eli Manning and also has participated in the Manning Passing Academy. His stock has risen with a good showing in the Senior Bowl and the combine it sure seems like he's a sure fire first round pick.
16. Carolina Panthers- DK Metclaf, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Panthers have some options here, so they settle on getting Cam Newton a new person to throw to. Metclaf is someone that has some upside and is a fast, downfield threat, who has a chance to get drafted as high as seventh to the Jaguars.
17. New York Giants (from Cleveland Browns)- Clelin Ferrell, Defensive End, Clemson: The second of two Clemson players get taken here with Ferrell. The Giants desperately need help on their pass rush arguably as badly as they need their franchise quarterback. Ferrell is someone who will start on day one and will give the team someone who can get to the quarterback and stop the run very well.
18. Minnesota Vikings- Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Vikings land a mega steal here with Williams, who is the best lineman in the draft. Williams will be starting right away in this scenario and Kirk Cousins needs protection badly because his offensive line was brutal a year ago and he needs to quiet some critics with two years left on that big contract he signed last year.
19. Tennessee Titans- Greedy Williams, Cornerback, LSU: What a steal this would be for the Titans! Thought out as the best corner at the draft, Tennessee lands someone that can come in and start right away. Malcolm Butler isn't getting any younger, so this pick makes a ton of sense as they would end up with a secondary featuring Williams and Kevin Byard.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Byron Murphy, Cornerback, Washington: Murphy falling this far would be somewhat of a steal for the Steelers. Yes, they absolutely need a wide receiver with the departure of Antonio Brown, but this wouldn't be a bad option considering their secondary isn't great either.
21. Seattle Seahawks- Dionte Thompson, Safety, Alabama: Thompson would be a steal dropping this far. "Legion of Boom" is gone in The Emerald City and drafting the best safety in the draft would be great for Pete Carroll's young secondary.
22. Baltimore Ravens- N'Keal Harry, Wide Receiver, Arizona State: The Ravens have more needs in terms of offensive playmakers more than any team that made the playoffs last season. Harry would be a nice weapon for Lamar Jackson, who needs a downfield threat guy to help his development.
23. Houston Texans- Andre Dillard, Offensive Tackle, Washington State: No team needs an offensive line improvement in the league more than the Texans. Dillard is someone rising due to a strong combine showing at the combine. He's the best blocking tackle in the draft and that would be a treat for DeShaun Watson, who was sacked 62 (!!!!) times last year.
24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)- Josh Jacobs, Running Back, Alabama: The Raiders use their second first rounder for a position of need with Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin not being long term solutions. Jacobs is the best running back in the draft and I can see Maycock and Gruden taking him here before the Eagles go on the clock.
25. Philadelphia Eagles- Dexter Lawrence, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Here is the third of the three Clemson players that are expected to go in the first round and Lawrence could wind up the best one of the trio. He reminds me of current Eagle Fletcher Cox and the thought of those two on the interior together is scary.
26. Indianapolis Colts- AJ Brown, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Colts suddenly look like a team that has a look of a contender. A defensive player is the wiser choice but Andrew Luck needs another reliable wideout other than TY Hilton. I'm not sold on Devin Funchess being a reliable #2 receiver and Brown is someone that was overshadowed by DK Metclaf in college and could thrive with Andrew Luck.
27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- Rock Ya-Sin, Cornerback, Temple: This is a major reach for the Raiders as they are looking for secondary help Ya-Sin is a fast riser who is very physical and someone Jon Gruden would really like to get his potential out of and play him alongside Gareon Conley.
28. Los Angeles Chargers- Jerry Tillery, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame: The Chargers defensive front was exposed in their playoff defeat against the Patriots and bolstering the interior would be wise. Tillery is someone who's stock is rising and is worth the selection here.
29. Kansas City Chiefs- Juan Thornhill, Safety, Virginia: No contender needs more secondary help than the Chiefs. Thornhill is someone who's stock is rising due to a strong combine and I can see the Chiefs taking a chance on him.
30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)- Terry McLaurin, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: McLaurin is somebody who's stock is rising and I can see the Packers snagging him here. They need someone to replace Randall Cobb and McLaurin would fit in as their wide receiver depth is pretty thin.
31. Los Angeles Rams- Jeffery Simmons, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State: Simmons stock has dropped after he tore his ACL, so the Rams could get a steal here if he lives up to his potential. He would be a solid fit next to Aaron Donald on that defensive line.
32. New England Patriots- Parris Campbell, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The second of Dwayne Haskins's targets goes off the board here. Campbell is someone with a lot of speed and he would help Tom Brady and that offense.
12. Green Bay Packers- T.J. Hockenson, Tight End, Iowa: Jimmy Graham isn't the same player he once was in New Orleans so the Packers should snag a fast rising tight end in Hockenson. He's a good blocker and has drawn comparisons to George Kittle of the 49ers. It also wouldn't surprise me if they (and probably is the wiser choice to) take a defensive player.
13. Miami Dolphins- Dwayne Haskins, Quarterback, Ohio State: Haskins falls to the Dolphins as they take him and change the narrative that they are tanking to take one of the A-list quarterbacks in next years draft. Haskins is the best quarterback in this draft class and he really has a chance to be special.
14. Atlanta Falcons- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Wilkins is the first of three Clemson defensive lineman to be drafted. The Falcons did franchise tag Gardy Jarrett instead of letting him test the open market, but selecting a defensive lineman here would bolster their depth at that area and Wilkins can start for Dan Quinn immediately if need be.
15. Washington Redskins- Daniel Jones, Quarterback, Duke: With Alex Smith's future uncertain, the Skins take a chance with a young quarterback in Jones. He has drawn comparisons to Eli Manning and also has participated in the Manning Passing Academy. His stock has risen with a good showing in the Senior Bowl and the combine it sure seems like he's a sure fire first round pick.
16. Carolina Panthers- DK Metclaf, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Panthers have some options here, so they settle on getting Cam Newton a new person to throw to. Metclaf is someone that has some upside and is a fast, downfield threat, who has a chance to get drafted as high as seventh to the Jaguars.
17. New York Giants (from Cleveland Browns)- Clelin Ferrell, Defensive End, Clemson: The second of two Clemson players get taken here with Ferrell. The Giants desperately need help on their pass rush arguably as badly as they need their franchise quarterback. Ferrell is someone who will start on day one and will give the team someone who can get to the quarterback and stop the run very well.
18. Minnesota Vikings- Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Vikings land a mega steal here with Williams, who is the best lineman in the draft. Williams will be starting right away in this scenario and Kirk Cousins needs protection badly because his offensive line was brutal a year ago and he needs to quiet some critics with two years left on that big contract he signed last year.
19. Tennessee Titans- Greedy Williams, Cornerback, LSU: What a steal this would be for the Titans! Thought out as the best corner at the draft, Tennessee lands someone that can come in and start right away. Malcolm Butler isn't getting any younger, so this pick makes a ton of sense as they would end up with a secondary featuring Williams and Kevin Byard.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Byron Murphy, Cornerback, Washington: Murphy falling this far would be somewhat of a steal for the Steelers. Yes, they absolutely need a wide receiver with the departure of Antonio Brown, but this wouldn't be a bad option considering their secondary isn't great either.
21. Seattle Seahawks- Dionte Thompson, Safety, Alabama: Thompson would be a steal dropping this far. "Legion of Boom" is gone in The Emerald City and drafting the best safety in the draft would be great for Pete Carroll's young secondary.
22. Baltimore Ravens- N'Keal Harry, Wide Receiver, Arizona State: The Ravens have more needs in terms of offensive playmakers more than any team that made the playoffs last season. Harry would be a nice weapon for Lamar Jackson, who needs a downfield threat guy to help his development.
23. Houston Texans- Andre Dillard, Offensive Tackle, Washington State: No team needs an offensive line improvement in the league more than the Texans. Dillard is someone rising due to a strong combine showing at the combine. He's the best blocking tackle in the draft and that would be a treat for DeShaun Watson, who was sacked 62 (!!!!) times last year.
24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)- Josh Jacobs, Running Back, Alabama: The Raiders use their second first rounder for a position of need with Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin not being long term solutions. Jacobs is the best running back in the draft and I can see Maycock and Gruden taking him here before the Eagles go on the clock.
25. Philadelphia Eagles- Dexter Lawrence, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Here is the third of the three Clemson players that are expected to go in the first round and Lawrence could wind up the best one of the trio. He reminds me of current Eagle Fletcher Cox and the thought of those two on the interior together is scary.
26. Indianapolis Colts- AJ Brown, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Colts suddenly look like a team that has a look of a contender. A defensive player is the wiser choice but Andrew Luck needs another reliable wideout other than TY Hilton. I'm not sold on Devin Funchess being a reliable #2 receiver and Brown is someone that was overshadowed by DK Metclaf in college and could thrive with Andrew Luck.
27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- Rock Ya-Sin, Cornerback, Temple: This is a major reach for the Raiders as they are looking for secondary help Ya-Sin is a fast riser who is very physical and someone Jon Gruden would really like to get his potential out of and play him alongside Gareon Conley.
28. Los Angeles Chargers- Jerry Tillery, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame: The Chargers defensive front was exposed in their playoff defeat against the Patriots and bolstering the interior would be wise. Tillery is someone who's stock is rising and is worth the selection here.
29. Kansas City Chiefs- Juan Thornhill, Safety, Virginia: No contender needs more secondary help than the Chiefs. Thornhill is someone who's stock is rising due to a strong combine and I can see the Chiefs taking a chance on him.
30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)- Terry McLaurin, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: McLaurin is somebody who's stock is rising and I can see the Packers snagging him here. They need someone to replace Randall Cobb and McLaurin would fit in as their wide receiver depth is pretty thin.
31. Los Angeles Rams- Jeffery Simmons, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State: Simmons stock has dropped after he tore his ACL, so the Rams could get a steal here if he lives up to his potential. He would be a solid fit next to Aaron Donald on that defensive line.
32. New England Patriots- Parris Campbell, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: The second of Dwayne Haskins's targets goes off the board here. Campbell is someone with a lot of speed and he would help Tom Brady and that offense.
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