| Choose |
Rationalization |
| 1. Cam Ward, QB, Miami |
That is beginning to really feel like an apparent selection. Will Levis shouldn’t be the long run reply in Tennessee, and Ward is wanting increasingly just like the surefire QB1 within the class. I’ve all the time been a believer in Ward. His skill to make performs below important quantities of strain reveals me that he can thrive in any scenario. |
2.  Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado |
I wouldn’t precisely say Sanders is the perfect obtainable right here, however the Browns want to determine their QB scenario quick; they can’t be counting on Deshaun Watson to be a key a part of their QB room. Sanders could also be a riskier decide than Ward, however he actually has upside and the Browns are ready the place they should take that gamble on a possible QB of their future. |
3.  Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado |
The Giants’ QB wants are much less pressing with Russell Wilson right here to carry down the fort for a yr. Hunter and Abdul Carter are the clear finest gamers on the board on this draft, and I’d be shocked if the Giants move on one in every of them. Given the Giants have already got Brian Burns to anchor their move rush, Hunter fills larger wants for this group, including depth to each the CB and WR rooms. I’d count on him to see rotational reps at each positions and have the prospect to emerge as WR2 on this offense. He put up important manufacturing at each positions in school, and I really feel it might be a waste to drive him onto one facet of the ball full time. |
4.  Abdul Carter, ED, Penn State |
If Hunter and Carter are gone, I’m virtually sure the Patriots use their first decide on an offensive sort out (whether or not that’s at 4 or after a commerce down). Nonetheless, they can not move up on Abdul Carter if he falls into their laps. Harold Landry was a pleasant addition to the move rush, however he’s no celebrity. Carter has the prospect to be the perfect edge rusher in New England since Judon left. He produced 12 sacks at Penn State final season, and needs to be in for loads of sack alternatives straight away within the NFL. |
5.  Will Campbell, OL, LSU |
There’s been a whole lot of buzz about Mason Graham going on this spot, however Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence has lacked correct safety his total NFL profession. On this new system, the Jaguars ought to do every little thing they’ll to set their franchise man up for achievement, and securing the perfect sort out within the class could be a wonderful begin. |
6.  Mason Graham, DL, Michigan |
The Raiders have a whole lot of wants to handle after a tough 2024. Christian Wilkins has been an awesome run stopper up entrance, however he may use a associate in crime. There’s a whole lot of instructions the Raiders may go right here, however I’ve them pairing Wilkins up with top-of-the-line gamers within the class. |
7.  Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona |
With out Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, I’ve a tough time trusting Allen Lazard because the #2 receiving choice of an NFL group. I feel it’s fairly seemingly the Jets goal a move catcher to pair up with Garrett Wilson right here. Tyler Warren is an choice, however I see the Jets giving Jeremy Ruckert a shot at tight finish and addressing a good thinner WR depth chart. |
8.  Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State |
It’s attainable Jeanty is passed by this level, because the Jaguars and Raiders may additionally use a working again, however Graham and Campbell off the board depart Jeanty because the clear finest obtainable. The Panthers might have prolonged Chuba Hubbard, however Jeanty simply had top-of-the-line school working again seasons of all time. You don’t move on that at decide #8 until you’ve gotten a prime tier RB in your roster, one thing Jeanty will seemingly be from day one. |
9.  Will Johnson, CB, Michigan |
The Saints have misplaced each CB Marshon Lattimore and CB Paulson Adebo within the final calendar yr. It’s time to reload on the place, and Johnson appears fairly prone to be the second nook off the board after Travis Hunter. There was buzz round a QB right here, however I count on them to attend till Day 2 with Ward and Sanders gone. |
10.  Armand Membou, OL, Missouri |
The Bears actually beefed up their offensive line this offseason, however I really feel they may nonetheless profit from an improve on the sort out place. Membou has the potential to function an anchor on this new look Bears line, giving QB Caleb Williams way more safety than his rookie yr. |
11.  Kelvin Banks Jr., OL, Texas |
Trent Williams has been this group’s franchise left sort out for some time now, however he’s 36 years previous. It’s time to discover a long run alternative. Banks has loads of upside and will fill in on the suitable facet in his first couple seasons. |
12.  Malaki Starks, S, Georgia |
It’s been some time because the Cowboys have had a real sport changer on the security place, and I see it as one in every of their larger wants headed into the draft. I’m a giant fan of Notre Dame ball hawk Xavier Watts, however the Cowboys already CB Trevon Diggs to catch picks. Starks looks as if a extra logical match and appears to be the most probably security to go this early. |
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13.  James Pearce, ED, Tennessee |
With Matt Judon nonetheless within the open market, the Falcons want for a giant identify edge rusher is larger than ever. I may see them being aggressive to maneuver up for one, and the Dolphins could be prepared to commerce down with their supposed best choice in Kelvin Banks Jr. off the board. I’m not big on Williams or Walker this early, and Pearce appears to be the following most probably edge to go right here. |
14.  Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State |
I feel some groups will likely be hesitant to spend an early decide on a decent finish given their blended historical past of success, however Warren is a particular participant and this may be a steal. He had a greater statline this yr than most WRs even did. The Colts haven’t had a transparent #1 tight finish since Eric Ebron left in 2020. They might be silly to move up on Warren if he’s obtainable. |
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15.  Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas |
Barron is the participant I’d’ve had Miami taking at 13, and so they nonetheless safe him a pair picks later. He put up a killer statline final yr at Texas, together with 11 passes defended and 5 interceptions. Nook shouldn’t be essentially the Dolphins’ largest want, however they may nonetheless use a dependable #2 behind Jalen Ramsey, and the group’s want to handle the trenches can wait given the deep nature of the category. |
16.  Omarion Hampton, RB, UNC |
James Conner has been the lead again right here for some time, however how for much longer will he keep wholesome and produce on the identical degree? The Cardinals want a long run RB plan, and it’s unclear whether or not Trey Benson has what it takes to ultimately take over. Hampton can ease Conner’s early down load straight away, and will ultimately change into the highest canine of this backfield. Groups won’t let Jeanty’s historic season overshadow top-of-the-line RB lessons shortly behind him. |
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17.  Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama |
This is able to be a tricky spot for the Bengals to select, as their prime wants are at nook and offensive lineman and the clear prime three at every place could be off the board. I’ve them buying and selling their decide to Houston, who lacks a transparent anchor to their linebacker core. Campbell is the highest LB on this class and has the upside to fill that function. He logged virtually ten tackles per sport final yr. |
18.  Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss |
The Seahawks look fairly robust at their ability positions and within the secondary, however they nonetheless want to enhance within the trenches. Nolen is a flexible defensive lineman who led Ole Miss in tackles for a loss final yr with 14, 6.5 of these being sacks. He has been profitable in opposition to the run and the move, giving the Seahawks flexibility to play him in nearly any function up entrance. |
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19.  Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan |
Let the run on defensive linemen start. After seeing the Nolen decide at 18 I’ve the Chargers transferring as much as tackle what’s arguably their prime want. Grant was paired up with Mason Graham at Michigan to make for one of many scariest d-line duos in school. He has the upside to anchor the d-line in Los Angeles, and reunites together with his teaching workers from his first two years of school. |
20.  Matthew Golden, WR, Texas |
This may very well be a late touchdown spot for Jalon Walker, however I see Walker’s worth being in his versatility inside a LB corps fairly than his success of the sting. The Broncos are set at LB, and it has been some time since they’ve had stability at WR. It’s time they tackle that. |
21.  Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss |
The Steelers have been linked time and time once more to ageing QB Aaron Rodgers, however given his hesitancy to commit, I feel they need to transfer on and let him retire. They’re higher off grabbing a younger, promising QB right here, and if Rodgers decides to return to Pittsburgh, they’ll compete. Dart might not have the upside of Ward or Sanders, however he has a very good likelihood to be a stable NFL QB. |
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22.  Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama |
The Bucs have some fairly robust tackles and a promising younger middle in Graham Barton. The guard place may nonetheless be addressed, and Booker could also be the perfect guard within the class. |
23.  Josh Simmons, OL, Ohio State |
The Packers offensive line was good final yr, however outdoors of middle Elgton Jenkins, it lacks a giant sport. Simmons would assist be sure that this Inexperienced Bay o-line retains on succeeding for the following handful of years. |
24.  Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina |
Harrison Smith isn’t getting any youthful, and Camryn Bynum simply left in free company. The Vikings want somebody who can lead their security group into the long run. Emmanwori had 4 interceptions final yr, which isn’t fairly as a lot as Notre Dame security Xavier Watts, however he took two of them for decide sixes. Initially a linebacker in highschool, Emmanwori additionally provides versatility to make an influence all around the subject. |
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25.  Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon |
The Bengals transfer down and nonetheless tackle one in every of their largest wants in a defensive lineman. Harmon would be capable to slot in subsequent to B.J. Hill and add to a Bengals run stopping effort that struggled final season. QB Joe Burrow may have made the playoffs final yr if the Bengals protection held their very own. Harmon will assist forestall the Bengals from working into the identical drawback this yr. |
26.  Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia |
Walker’s shock tumble ends right here with a Rams group on which he matches completely. The Rams may use assist each off the sting and in the remainder of their LB corps. Walker can add somewhat little bit of each to this group. |
27.  Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State |
Jackson performed subsequent to Simmons final yr and contributed to an Ohio State o-line that helped each Buckeye RBs (TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins) hit 1,000 yards this season. His contribution to this Baltimore o-line could be big in serving to RB Derrick Henry succeed as a lot in Yr 2 as a Raven as he did in Yr 1. |
28.  Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky |
The Lions added one new beginning nook in D.J. Reed, however may use one other new face on the place with Brian Department shifting to security full time. Hairston lacked the identical manufacturing in 2024 that he had again in 2023, however he has the potential to be an elite ball hawk DB. |
29.  Donovan Ezeiruaku, ED, Boston School |
Ezeiruaku was a bit inconsistent previous to the 2024 school soccer season, however he was an absolute drive final season logging 16.5 sacks. I feel he’s flying below the radar on this draft class and the Commanders have been in want of a Chase Younger/Montez Sweat alternative for a very good bit now. |
30.  Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State |
Garrett Wilson. Chris Olave. Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Marvin Harrison Jr. These are among the many gamers at Emeka Egbuka performed alongside throughout his time at Ohio State, but he nonetheless acquired nationwide consideration each single yr. To achieve 1,000 yards behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and do it once more behind the younger Jeremiah Smith may be very spectacular. In Buffalo, he’ll have the prospect to shine straight away on a group that lacks a real #1. |
31.  Mike Inexperienced, ED, Marshall |
It’s not usually Group of 5 gamers get drafted within the first spherical, however Mike Inexperienced isn’t just any previous Group of 5 participant. After transferring from Virginia, he has flourished at Marshall and led all of FBS with 17 sacks this season. The Chiefs have an awesome run stopper in Chris Jones, nevertheless it’s time to pair him with a promising move rusher. |
32.  Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon |
This Tremendous Bowl-winning roster has only a few holes, however Lane Johnson isn’t going to final for much longer within the NFL. Addressing the OT place makes a whole lot of sense right here, and Conerly could be prepared to fit in at proper sort out every time the time comes. |
