Oregon • Soph • 6’5″ / 258 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit |
PROSPECT RNK
2nd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Detroit adds an Oregon star for the second consecutive year. Romeo Okwara and Thibodeaux is an exciting pairing in the Motor City.
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LSU • Jr • 6’1″ / 195 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets |
PROSPECT RNK
3rd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
The Jets use the first of two first-round picks on LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. New York has upgraded the offensive line and can now turn attention to other premier positions.
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Alabama • Jr • 6’7″ / 350 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville |
PROSPECT RNK
4th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Cam Robinson is scheduled to hit free agency. Even if he returns, Evan Neal and Robinson each has the flexibility to play guard.
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Purdue • Jr • 6’4″ / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Houston |
PROSPECT RNK
6th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Houston goes back to the Big Ten for an edge rusher. There is a lot for the Texans to sort out within the next six months and their draft outlook will look a lot different.
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Michigan • Sr • 6’6″ / 265 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants |
PROSPECT RNK
7th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
New York is testing out Azeez Ojulari and Quincy Roche this season but there are still concerns about the pass rush moving forward. Aidan Hutchinson would alleviate those concerns.
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NC State • Soph • 6’4″ / 320 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets |
PROSPECT RNK
12th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Ikem Ekwonu is a polished run blocker that continues to improve in pass protection. New York selects their third first-round offensive lineman in as many years.
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Texas A&M • Jr • 6’4″ / 325 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants |
PROSPECT RNK
13th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
If Dave Gettleman is still around, he is almost certain to draft an interior offensive lineman in the first round. He is committed to Daniel Jones working and the offensive line has been part of his downfall.
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Notre Dame • Jr • 6’4″ / 219 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia |
PROSPECT RNK
1st |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Kyle Hamilton will thrive in Philadelphia’s zone scheme playing downhill and making plays in coverage or in the box.
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Ole Miss • Jr • 6’2″ / 205 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta |
PROSPECT RNK
10th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Atlanta adds a franchise quarterback to eventually replace Matt Ryan. Ryan’s presence allows for a natural transition of power when Corral is ready. The Falcons are already equipped with Kyle Pitts and Calvin Ridley.
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Liberty • Jr • 6’1″ / 195 lbs
Projected Team
Washington |
PROSPECT RNK
30th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
Willis has room for growth as a passer. In an ideal world, he would sit for a year and learn the position but Washington may not have any other option.
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Clemson • Jr • 6’0″ / 200 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia |
PROSPECT RNK
11th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
I am lacking creativity at this point because I tend to always give the Eagles Kyle Hamilton and Booth. Both thrive in heavy zone concepts and that could be exciting to watch them develop with Darius Slay.
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Mississippi State • Soph • 6’5″ / 310 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina |
PROSPECT RNK
29th |
POSITION RNK
5th |
Carolina is obviously going to make a change at quarterback this offseason so this pick may be earmarked for a quarterback or to be used in a trade for a veteran. In the meantime, they also need to upgrade the protection.
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Pittsburgh • Sr • 6’3″ / 220 lbs
Projected Team
Denver |
PROSPECT RNK
15th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
There are going to be teams in the market for Aaron Rodgers and, presumably, Deshaun Watson. Denver is expected to be one of those teams. Kenny Pickett is a big, strong-armed quarterback with enough mobility to survive in the NFL.
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Texas A&M • Jr • 6’4″ / 290 lbs
Projected Team
Miami |
PROSPECT RNK
24th |
POSITION RNK
6th |
Miami has been a disappointment this season. They could be a team in transition this offseason. Leal is a cornerstone piece capable of playing on the edge or condense inside.
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Ohio State • Jr • 6’0″ / 192 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas |
PROSPECT RNK
8th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Wilson is a dynamic wide receiver and the first at his position off the board. Las Vegas needs help at the position following the tragic Henry Ruggs situation.
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Kentucky • Sr • 6’5″ / 345 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia |
PROSPECT RNK
41st |
POSITION RNK
1st |
After using two picks on defense, Philadelphia starts adding some offensive foundational pieces in the event that they move forward with Jalen Hurts, which it appears they will.
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Iowa • Jr • 6’3″ / 290 lbs
Projected Team
Cleveland |
PROSPECT RNK
5th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Cleveland has invested a lot of money into the offensive guards and tackles. Center is one position where they could save towards the salary cap and upgrade. J.C. Tretter has been solid this year but Linderbaum would thrive in a wide zone scheme.
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Northern Iowa • Jr • 6’7″ / 321 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh |
PROSPECT RNK
38th |
POSITION RNK
8th |
Pittsburgh invested in the running back position before the offensive line. They have had elite linemen like David DeCastro, Maurkice Pouncey and Alejandro Villaneuva in the past. It would benefit them to get back to that point.
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Alabama • Jr • 6’2″ / 189 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans |
PROSPECT RNK
24th |
POSITION RNK
6th |
Williams is a really fluid wide receiver that can bridge the gap from Michael Thomas to the future. New Orleans has to find a long-term option at quarterback next.
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USC • Jr • 6’4″ / 250 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota |
PROSPECT RNK
35th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
The Everson Griffen situation is heartbreaking but it only magnified Minnesota’s immediate need at edge rusher. Drake Jackson is the best prospect at the position on the board.
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Cincinnati • Jr • 6’2″ / 188 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo |
PROSPECT RNK
17th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
Buffalo adds Gardner to pair with Tre’Davious White. The Bills defense has improved this season but the addition of Gardner leads to one less vulnerability.
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Georgia • Soph • 6’6″ / 330 lbs
Los Angeles has consistently been gashed on the ground this season. Jordan Davis can not only take up space in the middle but apply pressure in pass rushing situations.
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Washington • Soph • 5’11” / 195 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati |
PROSPECT RNK
50th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
Cincinnati upgrades its secondary with the selection of McDuffie. The Bengals have made strides this season but they need to keep adding blue chip players.
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Ohio State • Sr • 6’1″ / 188 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit |
PROSPECT RNK
16th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Detroit simply needs to upgrade the talent at wide receiver and Olave is the best option to pair with Amon-Ra St. Brown. He is a polished route runner with sure hands.
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Arkansas • Jr • 6’3″ / 225 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City |
PROSPECT RNK
22nd |
POSITION RNK
4th |
The idea of tossing Burks into an offense with Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce is tantalizing. Kansas City has explored adding another wide receiver and even signed Josh Gordon but that experiment has not played out well.
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Georgia • Jr • 6’0″ / 225 lbs
Projected Team
New England |
PROSPECT RNK
27th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
New England has leaned into its identity as a physical team that is just going to blow up zone blocking schemes. Dean is a missile that will eliminate the pullers from the equation.
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Utah • Jr • 6’3″ / 235 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas |
PROSPECT RNK
20th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Micah Parsons should remain at edge rusher long-term, which means the team needs help at linebacker again. Devin Lloyd is a player that reminds me a bit of Fred Warner in the way that he is able to get off blocks.
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Florida • Jr • 6’2″ / 196 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay |
PROSPECT RNK
26th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
Spin the wheel of positions and choose one for Tampa Bay. In this thought exercise, they take the Gator from Gainesville.
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Ohio State • Jr • 6’5″ / 315 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore |
PROSPECT RNK
45th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Petit-Frere has all of the physical attributes to be successful but there is a lot to clean up in his game. Baltimore has done a good job with its offensive line over the years.
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USC • Jr • 6’5″ / 210 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay |
PROSPECT RNK
23rd |
POSITION RNK
5th |
Green Bay does not take wide receivers in the first round but they may have to depending on how things play out with impending free agent Davante Adams.
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Auburn • Sr • 6’0″ / 190 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee |
PROSPECT RNK
33rd |
POSITION RNK
5th |
Tennessee’s defensive line has allowed that unit to play much better but they still need help at cornerback. Roger McCreary is a senior that just improves each week.
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Georgia • Sr • 6’0″ / 190 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona |
PROSPECT RNK
14th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
From a pure talent perspective, Kendrick is one of the best cornerback prospects in the draft. He has some red flags but Arizona has gone all in on its title hopes this year so it is reasonable to think that strategy might continue.
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