The Las Vegas Raiders make the pick that has been locked-in since before the 2025 college season ended.  The team has its QB of the future, and possibly for the 2026 season.

New York snags the ready-made pass rusher to continue their rebuild under Aaron Glenn.

*** TRADE with Arizona Cardinals ***

The Saints go get their guy. Reese is a top talent with unlimited potential as a linebacker/edge hybrid player in Brandon Staley's defensive scheme.

This pick likely comes down to Love or Styles. The Titans should get Cam Ward a weapon, and Love is the best weapon in this draft.

Maximizing Jaxson Dart should be the goal of this front office. In my first mock draft, I had OSU WR Carnell Tate to the Giants. I think Harbaugh saw what multiple elite receivers can do for an offense while playing against the Bengals twice a year. It seems the buzz is around Tyson now that he has shown he is healthy.

*** TRADE with Cleveland Browns ***

The Cowboys move up to grab one of the top defensive talents in this draft. Styles has followed up a productive 2025 season with a great offseason, showcasing his elite traits on and off the field.

Keeping with the theme, the Commanders need to bolster their offense and get their QB another weapon. Pairing Carnell Tate with their current former Ohio State Buckeye (Terry McLaurin) will be tough for defenses to contain.

*** TRADE with New Orleans Saints ***

The Cardinals trade down and grab their right tackle in Miami's Francis Mauigoa. The strong anchor will help stabilize the offensive line as the Cardinals rebuild their identity.

Trade rumors abound, but the Chiefs stick-and-pick, adding to their defensive line room. Bain was an absolute beast at Miami, who hardly ever left the field. He is a top-tier run defender with elite power and moves to get to the quarterback.

The Giants get their defensive QB in Ohio State's Caleb Downs. Downs has elite pre and post-snap processing at the safety position, but can also move into the box and in the slot.

Miami opts to go best player available with Delane sliding out of the top 10.  Delane is a shutdown corner, despite lacking ideal length at the position.

*** TRADE with Dallas Cowboys ***

Cleveland has worked through free agency to rebuild the interior of their offensive line. In the draft, the Browns turn their focus to the bookends, trade back, and get one of their offensive tackle targets at 12.

The Rams add to their WR room, and it's good luck covering Adams, Nacua, and Lemon. Stafford has to be smiling as the Rams load up for another run at a Super Bowl.

The Ravens have some needs along their offensive line, and Ioane has been floated as a potential top 10 selection in some scenarios. If the Ravens want to lean into their talent with Lamar and RB Derrick Henry, shoring up the interior should be a top priority.

Faulk can play in odd or even fronts and was a dominant force for Auburn against the run. He brings a ton of untapped potential as an edge rusher if Tampa puts him in wider alignments.

*** TRADE with New York Jets ***

The Eagles move up to grab their top offensive lineman in this draft, Alabama's Kadyn Proctor. Proctor has worked hard to reshape his image in the eyes of teams after a subpar 2025 season.

The Lions draft Georgia's Monroe Freeling to slide into the LT position vacated when Detroit released Taylor Decker. After starting only one season for the Bulldogs, Freeling is not considered a finished product.

Thieneman is one of my favorite players in the draft. Unfortunately, his position value is low, or I feel he'd go a lot higher than 18. He'll step in for Harrison Smith and dominate from day one.

The Panthers pick up a dynamic weapon in Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq. He has the speed and movement skills to generate separation and create mismatches against slower linebackers and safeties. He even possesses a strong will to block in the run game.

Dallas continues to add to their defense with Clemson's T.J. Parker. Like everyone in Clemson's 2025 defense, Parker had a down year compared to his 2024 season.  That said, Parker is an edge defender with ideal size and tools who isn't a liability in the run or pass game.

Blake Miller really stood out at Clemson with his athletic ability and physical play through the whistle. His blue-collar approach to the game will fit right in as he takes over the LT spot along the Steelers offensive line.

With future Hall-of-Famer Khalil Mack not getting any younger, the Chargers select the other Miami edge rusher who wreaked havoc all season and in the NCAA Playoffs.

*** TRADE with Philadelphia Eagles ***

The Jets trade back with the Eagles and still get their WR to pair with Garrett Wilson.

Cleveland finishes their 1-2 punch in the first round by acquiring the fast and shifty WR from Texas A&M. He immediately adds juice to the offense and will force defenses to be aware of where he lines up at all times.

The Bears ranked near the bottom in sacks and pass defense in 2025 and could use some help opposite Montez Sweat.

The Bills added Geno Stone in free agency, but he should be more of a 3rd safety option and not a starter. The Bills get an upgrade with McNeil-Warren.

The 49ers secondary struggled in 2025 and could use upgrades at corner and safety. Colton Hood, filling in as the #1 corner for Tennessee, had a fantastic year and proved he could be a boundary corner in the NFL.

The Texans continue to build the strength of their team, the front seven. McDonald is the premier run-stuffing NT that can also get down the line and penetrate to disrupt the QB.

Kansas City continues to rebuild its defense after losing multiple cornerbacks in free agency. Johnson has been shooting up draft boards all offseason and finds himself in a great spot to contribute to a winning organization

Miami gambled by passing on offensive tackles early to take the best player available (Delane) at pick 11. The gamble paid off as Utah OT Caleb Lomu is still available here at 30.

The Patriots find their future right tackle with Iheanachor. He is an ascending talent that can be developed behind Morgan Moses.

*** TRADE with Seattle Seahawks ***

Arizona moves up to take the Alabama QB, Ty Simpson. The only thing missing from his profile is experience, so he'll be developed by the Cardinals to be their QB1.