Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
|
PROSPECT RNK
3rd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Houston trades up from No. 2 overall with Chicago to ensure it gets its quarterback of choice. Bryce Young is the consummate leader and the right choice to lead the Texans franchise.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 218 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
|
PROSPECT RNK
4th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
After trading back from No. 1 overall, Chicago trades back again to No. 4 overall, allowing Indianapolis to move up in the process. The Bears add more draft capital for the rebuild, and the Colts get the second quarterback, C.J. Stroud, in this scenario. It is an ideal situation for Chicago as it dictates two young quarterbacks with potential going to the AFC. The Colts have grown tired of investing in veterans.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
|
PROSPECT RNK
1st |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Arizona stays put as chaos breaks out in front of it. The Cardinals finished in the bottom 10 in sacks last season but now have a real chance to upgrade with the addition of Will Anderson Jr.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 300 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
|
PROSPECT RNK
2nd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
After trading back twice, Chicago elects to stay put and take the other top defensive talent: Jalen Carter. Chicago finished dead last in sacks (20) last season, but Carter should aid the cause.
Kentucky
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 232 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
|
PROSPECT RNK
6th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
In this scenario, Will Levis is the third quarterback off the board but still a top-five selection. Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron worked with Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen in Los Angeles.
Texas Tech
• Sr
• 6’6″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
|
PROSPECT RNK
16th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
With the No. 6 overall selection, Detroit takes a similar approach as Jacksonville a year ago. Travon Walker was taken No. 1 overall because of his potential. Tyree Wilson is an incredibly long pass rusher with the twitch to be special down the line.
Northwestern
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 315 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
|
PROSPECT RNK
8th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
It is unclear what Las Vegas’ plan is at quarterback, but it does not involve Derek Carr. The Raiders are not going to find the answer at No. 7 overall, but they can upgrade the talent around that eventual quarterback. Peter Skoronski improves the ceiling of the starting unit.
Clemson
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 275 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
|
PROSPECT RNK
5th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Myles Murphy is a blue-chip talent, so Atlanta should be excited to add him at this stage. The Falcons’ defensive front has some serious skill with Arnold Ebiketie, Grady Jarrett and Murphy.
Florida
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 232 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
|
PROSPECT RNK
19th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
Carolina was unable to facilitate the trades necessary to land one of those top-three quarterback prospects. As a result, it takes a player who needs time to develop but has more potential than anyone else at his position.
Illinois
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 180 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
|
PROSPECT RNK
13th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
James Bradberry is scheduled to become a free agent, so Philadelphia gets younger and cheaper at the position. Devon Witherspoon plays the game with fiery passion and should become an instant favorite among Eagles fans.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’4″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
|
PROSPECT RNK
26th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
Broderick Jones is a young player with great strength. Tennessee may need both left and right tackle this offseason. Jones will fill one of those roles dependent upon what other decisions the Titans make this offseason.
Oregon
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 201 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
|
PROSPECT RNK
12th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
A year after drafting Derek Stingley Jr. in the top five, Houston picks up Christian Gonzalez to play opposite him. Ideally, the Texans would take a bigger position of need, but the board did not fall in that way.
Alabama
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
|
PROSPECT RNK
10th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Brian Branch has been entrusted to organize and communicate Nick Saban’s scheme on the back end, so he should fit right in with New York. Branch has the versatility to play nickelback, safety and boundary cornerback roles. Senior advisor Phil Savage also has close ties to the Alabama program.
TCU
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
New England
|
PROSPECT RNK
27th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
Quentin Johnston’s collegiate production may not justify being selected at this point, but teams will have a difficult time ignoring his height and speed. Standing 6-foot-4, Johnston will run fast at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 265 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
9th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Green Bay’s offseason strategy will be impacted by Aaron Rodgers’ decision, so the public should be more informed when he returns from darkness. With Rodgers’ return in mind, Green Bay adds a well-rounded tight end capable of impacting the run and pass games.
South Carolina
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 188 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
|
PROSPECT RNK
7th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Cam Smith was much improved from last year to this year. He has shown great awareness to play both zone and man coverage.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 310 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
|
PROSPECT RNK
21st |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Cornerback and offensive tackle will probably be the two positions that I flip back and forth between for Pittsburgh over the next few months. The draft is setting up to have options at both positions available in this range.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 194 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
|
PROSPECT RNK
20th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
Pittsburgh left Joey Porter Jr. available to address the offensive line. Detroit responds by adding to the secondary. If you look around the league, most of the good teams are building depth in the secondary.
Arkansas
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 233 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
|
PROSPECT RNK
23rd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Tampa Bay begins its restoration in the wake of Tom Brady’s retirement. Lavonte David moves on and Drew Sanders enters to play alongside Devin White.
Clemson
• Soph
• 6’5″
/ 305 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
|
PROSPECT RNK
32nd |
POSITION RNK
4th |
Seattle is looking to stack strong draft classes after finding multiple starters on both sides of the ball last year. Bryan Bresee has not played up to his potential, but quality interior defenders are difficult to find. The Seahawks make a futures bet at a position of need.
Boston College
• Sr
• 5’10”
/ 172 lbs
It may be a stretch for Zay Flowers to be taken this high, but Los Angeles needs some speed and could very well move on from Keenan Allen this offseason. The future may be built around Mike Williams and Flowers.
Maryland
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
|
PROSPECT RNK
201st |
POSITION RNK
10th |
Baltimore stays in-state to find its boundary cornerback replacement for Marcus Peters. Banks is lower on my personal board, but I understand why a team looking for boundary help would be interested. Once teams get through that initial wave of blue-chip talent, there is a large pool of players who could be justified in the first round.
USC
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 175 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
|
PROSPECT RNK
11th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Jordan Addison, Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson form a dynamic trio in Minnesota for now, but the Vikings are set up with sustainability at wide receiver for many years to come.
Utah
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 240 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
|
PROSPECT RNK
39th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
Jacksonville has a wealth of pass-catching options now, but the idea is to create an off-ramp from the massive wide receiver contracts it handed out last season. The Jaguars can not do too much to support Trevor Lawrence.
Georgia
• Soph
• 6’2″
/ 210 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
|
PROSPECT RNK
22nd |
POSITION RNK
5th |
Kelee Ringo has gotten turned around in coverage quite a bit this season, but he has the height, weight and speed that teams covet from a man coverage cornerback. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is the right coach for the job to maximize his skillset.
Ohio State
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 200 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
|
PROSPECT RNK
25th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Dallas has been looking for a stable complimentary piece to CeeDee Lamb. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has seen his stock tumble, but his route-running prowess makes him an ideal fit underneath.
Florida
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 347 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
|
PROSPECT RNK
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