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1CHICAGO(from CAR)Caleb WilliamsUSC/OklahomaQB6'1"21522.4Blue ChipCaleb Williams is the sort of player who can only be summed up in one word—magic. Between winning a highly competitive high school league on a "Hail Mary," unseating Spencer Rattler in his freshman year, and winning a Heisman Trophy at USC, Williams demonstrated his ability to be a game-changing force at quarterback. Caleb has a rare ability to feel and manipulate the pocket and athleticism to make plays as a scrambler and runner, which allows him to create explosive plays out of structure. Williams has a great arm and can make any throw regardless of his platform and arm slot. Chicago has done an excellent job building their offense this offseason. Adding OC Shane Waldron and WR Keenan Allen to an already promising core will provide a situation where Williams can thrive, even as a rookie. While Williams can be among the best QBs in the NFL early in his career, he must learn that he does not need to play "hero ball" every snap and instead check the ball down or throw it away in situations where the defense coverage stimmy route concepts. In his final year at USC, Williams struggled to hold on to the ball, as he fumbled 16 times, which often resulted from his reckless big play hunting as a scrambler. In Chicago, expect Williams to be among the leaders for Offensive Rookie of the Year and the Bears to be one of the most exciting young teams in the league.Caleb Williams
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2WASHINGTON Drake MayeNorth CarolinaQB6'4"23021.61stDrake Maye is the most highly scrutinized QB in this year's class, as he can make any jaw-dropping, positive and negative throws at any time. The UNC QB is a great athlete at the position- no surprise coming from a basketball family, with the arm talent and vision to make any throw on the football field. While Maye's best throws on tape can only be rivaled by Caleb Williams in this class, he has a concerning amount of terrible misses, primarily stemming from his lackluster footwork, impacting his ability to get his hips pointed toward the target. As UNC's offensive weapons and line depleted throughout his career, Maye was asked to pick up more and more slack and could largely make things work thanks to his vision and ability as a scrambler. Although the Commander's OL is not ideal, the weapons Washington has should ease Maye's transition into the NFL. If new OC Kliff Kingsbury learned how to better deploy his weapons during his time away from the NFL, Washington and Maye could quietly develop an effective passing offense. In many ways, Maye resembles former UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky- a quarterback oozing physical potential with some mechanical quirks, coming from an offense that doesn't exactly translate to the NFL field. The fate of Maye's career lies in one question: Will Kliff be able to develop a competent scheme to develop a young QB?Jayden Daniels
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3NEW ENGLANDJayden DanielsLSU/Arizona St.QB6'4"21023.31stJayden Daniels' development from his time at ASU through this past year at LSU has been nothing short of exciting. Daniels's unique combination of downfield touch, painted with his dynamic running ability, made him a terror to the rest of the SEC on his way to the Heisman trophy. While his success can be attributed to playing with two first-round receivers, Malik Nabbers and Brian Thomas Jr., Daniels always seemed to make big plays in big games at critical moments- often with his legs. Daniels makes decisive reads in quick game and can scramble around blitzes but can struggle when forced to remain inside the pocket and work off of his primary reads. His reckless running style and thin frame are reminiscent of Robert Griffin III, making him highly susceptible to taking massive hits and risking career-altering injury. Daniels has adequate arm strength, but it may take time to adjust to the closing ability of NFL corners. Daniels is far from many QBs in the prior Belichick era but may thrive in the new Alex Van Pelt offense. Van Pelt will almost certainly utilize play, boot, and zone-read action to get Daniels on the edge, where he is effective as a runner and passer. Although New England lacks the high-end playmakers to unlock Daniels's field-stretching ability as a passer fully, their run-heavy approach and dependable group of short-area targets make his life a little easier as a rookie.Trade down for Michael Penix Jr.
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4ARIZONAMarvin Harrison Jr.Ohio StWR6'4"20521.6
1st-Blue Chip
Although this is likely a place where Minnestoa would try to trade into to secure a quarterback, the prospect of adding a playmaker like Marvin Harrison Jr may be too intriguing to pass up. The son of Hall of Fame WR Marvin Harrison, the younger Marvin is among the most polished receivers to come into the NFL in a long time. Harrison has an exceptional understanding of leverage and is a highly nuanced route runner with the rare ability to drop his hips at the break, allowing him to separate from man coverage and find holes against zone defenses. Harrison has great hands through traffic, is an excellent red zone target, and has the catch radius to bring in seemingly uncatchable passes. Although he is not the most dynamic athlete, pairing Harrison with Michael Wilson gives Kyler Murry two dangerous targets to work outside the numbers, where he favors throwing. While Arizona's OL appears to be the weak link in the offense, the array of targets Murrey has should be conducive to an improved offense from last year. Harrison is a true #1 X receiver in the NFL and should have a long, successful career in ArizonaTrade Down to 11
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5LOS ANGELES CHARGERSJoe AltNotre DameOT6'8"32221.1High 1stIf it were almost any other coach in charge, the Chargers would nearly be locked into drafting Malik Nabers in this spot considering the lack of starting caliber WR options on the roster, but with Jim Harbaugh's run-heavy offense making its way to Los Angeles, Joe Alt is the pick. Alt is an absolute mountain of a man, with a nasty demeanor in the run game and surprising lateral agility in pass protection. Alt is among the most experienced OLs in this year's class, becoming a starter over his freshman year. Although he has not played RT in his career and looked uncomfortable in that place during the on-field drills at the combine, his ability to maintain holes in the run game will be invaluable to the Chargers. The transition from LT to RT is expected in the NFL, with many former college starts maintaining an excellent level of play after the transition. With Alt in the fold, the Chargers have a very competent starting group of 5, regardless of what happens with Corey Linsley, to protect Justin Herbert and open up holes in the run game. To maximize his potential, Alt must continue to build lower body strength to stay low on the snap of the ball and maintain a lower center of gravity to counter bull rushes in pass protection. Malik Nabbers
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6NEW YORK GIANTSMalik NabersLSUWR6'0"20020.7
1st-Blue Chip
In almost any other year, Malik Nabers would almost certainly be the first receiver off the board due to his incredible explosiveness and nuanced understanding of how to manipulate space. Nabers's game is reminiscent of a young Stephon Diggs, a lethal vertical separator with dynamic athleticism after the catch from any alignment. The LSU career receiving leader would immediately provide New York with an actual #1 receiving target to compliment the vertical speed of Jalin Hyatt and the underneath threat of Wandale Robinson. Adding Nabers to the retooled OL gives Daniel Jones the best array of targets he has ever had, with decent enough protection to provide the franchise with the ability to evaluate the QB without any excuses. Although I do not expect Daniel Jones to develop into a franchise QB, and with his potential exit, the change of the guard at the GM and HC position a near certainty, Malik Nabers should be a foundational piece in the New York offense in the foreseeable future.Malik Nabbers- if not available Rome Odunze
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7TENNESSEEJC Latham AlabamaOT6'6"33521.21stThe Titans would love for Alt to drop to their draft pick, but Latham is a solid consolation prize. The former Alabama OT is a mammoth of a man, with great mass to wash defenders down the line in the run game on combination blocks. Latham demonstrates a level of polish uncommon for massive college OTs who usually solely rely on their size to win reps. He also utilizes a variety of pass sets and hand-fighting techniques to indicate the excellent coaching he received at Alabama and IMG Academy. Tennesee has struggled mightily at OT in recent years and is in desperate need of finding a solution. Taking Latham gives Tenessee a foundational piece to build their OL around, as they have Dillon Radunz and former first-round pick Peter Skoronski as options to take the LT job, with the loser mowing into the LG spot. Latham should be a serviceable player immediately but must learn to keep his feet moving into contact against hesitation moves and must limit the number of false starts he commits, both fixable problems by legendary OL Coach Bill Callahan. With Brian Callahan at the helm, an improved OL and WR corps, and dynamic athletes at TE and RB, Will Levis should have the necessary infrastructure around him to see him develop and be more successful in his first full year as a starter. Joe Alt if available- if not Amarius Mims or
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8ATLANTADallas TurnerAlabamaEDGE6'4"24221.21stDallas Turner is among the most impressive athletes to have come into the NFL at the Edge position in many years. The former Alabama is incredibly explosive off the snap, often giving him a decisive advantage on slower-footed tackles. Turner is a linear athlete who prefers to utilize speed to power moves, like his "long arm," to condense the pocket. Although his lighter weight impacts his ability to set the edge as a playside run defender, his effort in the run game and versatility align as a stack LB and drop into shallow zones in coverage make him an asset on the field at all times. Atlanta needs another explosive presence off the edge with new HC Raheem Morris in town, and with his success last year with a similar prospect in Byron Young, Turner has a clear path to early success as a Falcon. Pairing Turner with Arnold Ebiketie, Lorenzo Carter, and Kaden Elliss gives Atlanta a capable and versatile group of pass rushers to pair with Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata on the interior. Although Turner wins with his athletisism and effort, he must continue to refine his pass rushing plan and moveset in order to consistently produce versus NFL tackles.Laiatu Latu
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9CHICAGO(from CAR)Rome OdunzeWashingtonWR6'3"21521.8High 1stIt is a shame that Rome Odunze is only the third-best receiver in this year's draft class; in most years, he might be considered the top receiver off the board. The Las Vegas native was incredible in the past two seasons in Seattle, where he paired other future NFL players and coaches to form one of the most dynamic offenses in recent memory. Odunze is a wonderful vertical target due to his combination of length, smooth athleticism, and length to attack in the deep and intermediate areas of the field. Pairing Odunze's down-the-field strengths with the uncoverable Keenan Allen in the slot and DJ Moore's incredible ability after the catch gives #1 pick Caleb Williams a trio of pass catchers that will stress any NFL secondary. Odunze is a good route runner, but he sometimes struggles to drop his hips to change direction efficiently and can struggle to create separation when asked to make sharp cuts at full speed. Odunze appears to have a relentless work ethic and should make a significant impact in his rookie year. Rome Odunze
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10NEW YORK JETS Brock BowersGeorgiaTE6'4"24021.3
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Brock Bowers has been among the best players in college football since setting foot at Georgia as a freshman. While not necessarily the prototypical TE, Bowers offers a unique skill set to be a dynamic playmaker. Bowers is a very good run blocker for his size but is best utilized in space. Whether it be out wide as an "X" receiver, in the backfield as an "F/H", or in the slot, Bowers is a matchup nightmare for defenders. Bowers has the best body control of any player in this year's draft class, and his ball skills and straight-line speed make him a valuable target in between the numbers. Nathaniel Hackett and Aaron Rodgers understand how to get the most out of players with similar body types from their time in New England with Robert Tonyan. With Bowers, New York has the ability to present multiple formations out of the same personnel grouping, with Bowers being the versatile chess piece. With the career of Aaron Rodgers drawing to a close soon, adding Bowers gives the Jets the firepower to maximize his talent for as long as possible—the constant threat of game-changing plays between Bowers. Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, and Mike Willams should complement the feisty Robert Saleh defense.Brock Bowers- if not Olumuyiwa Fashanu
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11MINNESOTAJJ McCarthyMichiganQB6'3"20221.2Low 1stThe most polarizing player in this draft class is certainly JJ McCarthy. Although the public is seemingly not bought into his potential, he has all the physical and intangible traits NFL teams drool over. Although McCarthy was not asked to be the focal point of the National Championship-winning offense, he often made big plays in critical moments. McCathy's willingness to check the ball down, his athleticism in extending plays with his legs as a scrambler, and his toughness as a runner allowed Michigan to be an incredibly efficient offense. He has a good arm and seems to thrive on the run, but he can struggle when forced to go through multiple reads in the pocket. McCarthy appears to have a high-level understanding of where to go with the ball on a given play based on expected coverages but will sometimes test his arm strength by forcing the ball to the primary read through tight windows. His ability to play under center and make presnap reads fits nicely in Kevin O'Connell's offense and he will not necessarily be forced to play early as he adjusts to the speed of the NFL game with Sam Darnold on the roster. The low sample size of passes makes McCarhty a player I would not feel comfortable drafting if I needed a franchise QB, but like Trey Lance, I would not be surprised if a team like Minnesota would be willing to trade up to secure his services. Trade up to secure McCarthy- if not available Michael Penix Jr.
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12DENVERBo NixOregon/AuburnQB6'2"21724.1High 2ndDenver is a team that likely desperately wants to trade up to secure its desired quarterback. After the disastrous Russell Wilson trade, GM George Paton should feel pressure to build a successful team. Still, this may be difficult without a plethora of high-level draft capital or tradable players. However, without a capable starting option on the roster, securing a QB is the top priority in Denver. It has been wonderful watching the development of Bo Nix, from being a glorified backyard quarterback at Auburn to the decisive and accurate quarterback he became in Oregon. Nix played in a unique rhythm and spacing offense that thrived on his speedy decision-making in the quick passing game. A pathologically conservative player, Nix sometimes turns down opportunities downfield in favor of hitting check-downs. He is a good athlete and a determined runner, which he should utilize more in the future. In Denver, Nix would immediately be the starter. With his five years of starting experience at high-level college programs, he may be able to piece together a semi-competent offense despite the talent-bereft offensive roster, predicated on the short passing game. I do not expect Nix, or any rookie QB, to establish themselves as a surefire starting QB in the context of this roster, but Nix may be the best option to save this regime. Michael Penix Jr.
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13LAS VEGASMichael Penix Jr.Washington/IndianaQB6'3"21323.91stIf there were any quarterback in this draft class outside of Caleb Williams with whom I would risk the fate of my franchise, it's Michael Penix Jr. The lefty from Washington has cultivated a winning mentality and unshakable confidence and was the clear leader of a dynamic offense- perfect for new HC Antonio Pierce. Although he has suffered multiple injuries to his shoulders and ACLs and has become more of a pocket passer, Penix has the athleticism to succeed when forced to scramble and become a runner. Penix has a rocket arm capable of making any throw on the field but primarily targets outside the numbers. Las Vegas already has Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew on the roster, but both are short-term answers. With the depth of the WR class, Vegas can find complimentary pieces to Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers later in the draft. Although adjusting to Luke Getsy's more run-focused approach may take a bit of time, Penix Jr. could thrive early in his career. To become a bonified franchise QB, Penix must improve his ability to exploit the middle intermediate portion of the field and take what the defense gives him on a more consistent basis rather than challenging defenders down the field.Michael Penix Jr.- if available not Quinyon Mitchell
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14NEW ORLEANS(from SF)Taliese FuagaOregon StOT6'6"334221stTaliese Fuaga is the best run-blocking tackle in this class. His ability as a powerful combination blocker to completely wash defenders out of their gaps is exceptional. Although Fuaga has played on the right side throughout his college career, he may be asked to flip over to the left side to take over for Trevor Penning, who is likely better suited to be a guard. However, with Ryan Ramczyk's future in question due to injury, Fuaga gives the Saints some flexibility at the tackle position. While Fuaga's dense lower half allows him to uproot defenders in the run game and stifel bull rushes in pass protection, the Oregon St. product is not a fluid mover in space. Fuaga is not especially long, but his power and quick hands allow him to be a highly effective jump-setter in pass protection. Klink Kubiak's new system is highly dependent on creating horizantal movement in the run game- and that's exactly what Fuaga is best at doing. Taliese Fuaga-if not available Olumuyiwa Fashanu or Amarius Mims
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15INDIANAPOLISQuinyon MitchellToledoCB6'0"19622.71stQuinyon Mitchell was the most dominant defensive player at the Senior Bowl this year, extending his exemplary play over the past two seasons despite going up against some of the best talents in this year's class. The lanky CB is a smooth and explosive athlete who can drive on passes and shut down passing windows. Mitchell is adept in Gus Bradley's preferred cover three system, having primarily played in a similar scheme throughout his college career at Toledo. He pairs wonderfully with JuJu Brents and Kenny Moore III to give the Colts an incredibly talented starting CB group. With Mitchell and Brents on the outside providing sticky coverage on the outside and Moore III defending the slot, Indianapolis' defensive line should be able to create more pressure on opposing QBs and potentially create more turnovers. Although Mitchell has all the physical traits to be a fantastic coverage player, he needs more press coverage experience to lock down some of the NFL's best receivers in the quick passing game. Quinyon Mitchell- if not available Cooper DeJean
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16SEATTLETroy FautanuWashingtonOT6'4"31723.51stTroy Fautanu is the best overall mover at the tackle position in this year's class and offers the versatility to play any position on the line. His ability to climb up to the second level in the run game, change of direction to block perimeter defenders in space, and pulling ability are a pleasure to watch. His agility also allows him to mirror even the most slippery edge rushers in pass protection. Fautanu's lighter weight, particularly in his lower half, may lead to susceptibility to power rusher, but improving his lower body strength could mitigate this weakness. Fautanu is also not the most lengthy tackle and will sometimes lunge into blocks. Although Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas have shown moments of being a capable tackle duo, their plethora of injuries makes it an area of concern. With Ryan Grubb bringing over his deep passing offense from the local Huskies, the OL must be a strong suit for the Seahawks to have success, so why not bring in someone with a deep understanding of that system to make sure everyone is on the same page? With Fautanu's ability to play Gaurd or Tackle and George Fant filling in as a swing tackle, Geno Smith should be well protected no matter what happens to Cross and Lucas. Troy Fautanu- if not Olumuyiwa Fashanu
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17JACKSONVILLENate WigginsClemsonCB6'2"18521.1Low 1stTrent Baalke has a clear preference when trying to find a corner to pair with Tyson Campbell- fast, slight, with fluid hips, and the ability to press. Although the Jags need another weapon in the passing game, the depth at that position in this year's draft class allows the Jags to fill the last starting sport in their potentially stifling defense- CB 2. Wiggins is the ideal fit for Baalke's style of the corner with his fantastic coverage skills and competitive nature. Although Wiggins is a lighter player, he is fearless in getting physical, even though results may vary. Asked to play a wide array of coverage shells at Clemson, Wiggins should be able to compete on an NFL field immediately. With Wiggins in the fold, Jacksonville now has a starting lineup that would make any offense nervous. Wiggins will need to continue working on his tackling ability to avoid being a liability in the run game, and he will struggle in contested catch situations with bigger receivers until he gets more robust. Still, given his young age and advanced coverage instincts, the future is bright for this CB. Cooper DeJean- if not available Nate Wiggins or Amarius Mims
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18CINCINNATIAmarius MimsGeorgiaOT6'7"34021.5High 1stWhile very few 6'7" 340lb men are walking on this earth, it is hard to see anyone carrying that weight, as well as Amarius Mims. Mims looks like an oversized basketball player, and his smooth movement skills echo that. Although he was buried on the Bulldog depth chart below other NFL tackles, Mims demonstrated his preparation for the NFL in his limited snaps. Mims is powerful in the run game by virtue of his prodigious size but has an element of finesse in his game rare in men of his size. I expect Mims to develop into of the best OTs in football, but likely needs time to adjust to the NFL. In Cincinnati Mims will not be thrown into the starting lineup immediatly, as Orlando Brown Jr, and Trent Brown are penciled into the tackle sports. While Mims is a better athlete than both, they can teach Mims how to utilize his length to mitigate his high center of gravity. Mims must learn how to stay low in his pass sets and stay healthy to fully realize his otherworldly potential. With Mims in Cincinnati, Joe Burrow should finally have some a protection on the edge. Amarius Mimms- if not available Olumuyiwa Fashanu
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19LOS ANGELES RAMSLaiatu LatuUCLA/WashingtonEDGE6'5"26523.3High 1stLaiatu Latu is the most advanced pass rusher in this year's draft class and has an arsenal of pass rush moves that would make most NFL veterans blush, complete with a "cross chop," " push, pull," "swim," and "long arm" to name a few. Despite being forced to retire from football earlier in his career medically and not being an elite athlete at the position, the former rugby star plays with incredible effort, feels for the game, and can shed the hands of potential blockers with ease. This combination makes him an impactful player chasing down runs and screen passes from the backside. Because Aaron Donald is no longer around, the Rams need another high-end pass rusher to compliment last year's rookie sensations, Byron Young and Kobie Turner. Adding Latu gives them that pass rusher and allows them to shift Michel Hoecht back to his more natural hand in the ground alignments. Although he will not be able to replace Aaron Donald one-for-one, as they do not even play the same position, Latu should be able to fill in some of the gaps in production. Latu is my favorite pass rusher in this year's draft class, and he should develop into a tremendous professional grated. His injury history does not hinder him. Laiatu Latu- if not available Byron Murphy II, Jer'Zahn Newton, or Cooper DeJean
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Jackson Powers-Johnson
OregonIOL (C)6'3"32021.2Low 1stThe Steelers have had a glaring weakness at Center for years now and need to find a starting-caliber player in this draft. Due to his rare size and power, Jackson Power-Johnson is the "can't miss" player at Center this year. He is strong enough to uproot Nose Tackles with minimal Guard help and has the movement skills to climb to the second level of the defense effectively. Johnson would be a "plug-and-play" rookie starter and be a foundational piece of their OL along with Broderick Jones. With Arthur Smith coming in to run the offense, establishing a punishing run game with Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren will surely be a priority. Although he is not the typical center Smith has utilized throughout his career, Powers-Johnson can still effectively run outside zone concepts, and his play style fits beautifully in the AFC North. I would have a hard time not drafting one of the top two defensive tackles to serve as the eventual Camron Hayward replacement or Cooper DeJean at this spot; there are other potential options later in the draft to fill their needs. Jer'Zhan Newton or Byron Murphy II- if not available Jackson Powers-Johnson
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21MIAMI Byron Murphy IITexasDL6'1"30821.61stAfter losing Christian Wilkins in free agency, the Dolphins have a gaping hole in the interior of their DL. Although addressing the OL line is tempting, Miami needs an instantaneous starter to play both the 3 and 5 Tech to replace the mediocre talent in the interior, especially considering the injuries to Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips on the outside. Byron Murphy II is different from Wilkins, but his violent play style and explosive first-step athleticism make him an impactful player on all three downs. Murphy is especially effective as a "post" player on stunts, where he can use his violent hands to shed blocks and cause chaos in the backfield. Murphy understands the run game and effectively splits double teams with fantastic technique and unexpected strength, mitigating his length issues. Murphy may struggle to register quick pressures when in one-on-one situations with some of the better Guards in the league due to his lack of length and raw pass-rush move set, but his high-effort play style should allow him to collect clean-up sacks, pressures, and run stops early in his career. Jer'Zhan Newton-or if not available Byron Murphy or Olumuyiwa Fashanu
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22PHILADELPHIACooper DeJeanIowaCB6'1"20721.11stIf Cooper DeJean had not gotten hurt late last season, there would have been much more buzz about him being the first corner drafted in this class. He is more densely built than most of his contemporaries at the position, but he does not sacrifice athleticism for size. DeJean is an expert in the quarter's shell system that new Eagles DC Vic Fangio is known for and could immediately push for playing time. With the aging James Bradberry and Darius Slay seemingly entering the twilight of their respective careers, Eli Ricks and Kelee Ringo need time to develop. DeJean is also an accomplished special teams player who can immediately make an impact as a Gunner and Punt Returner. Additionally, DeJean can play in the Nickle and even transition to a Safety, which is particularly important with Sydney Brown's injury; although DeJean may struggle to cover crafty route runners early in his career, he has all the makings of a fantastic corner. Cooper DeJean- if not available Jared Verse or Terrion Arnold
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23MINNESOTA(From CLE)Jer'Zhan NewtonIllinoisDL6'2"29521.61stMinnesota would be ecstatic if the draft fell this way; after securing their QB, getting a player of Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton's ilk at a position of need is incredible. Minnesota has been short-handed personnel-wise under Brian Flores, with particular weakness in the defensive interior. Newton is a fantastic prospect at 3 Tech with his astonishing hand usage and a wide array of pass rush moves, acceleration, and relentless ball pursuit. Newton is the penetration-style player the Flores scheme prefers, as he offers fantastic pass-rush potential at his position. Johnny would be an instantaneous starter in the Vikings' rebuilt pass rushing group and would likely produce at a high level in its blitz-heavy scheme even as a rookie. Jer'Zhan Newton-or if not available Jared Verse
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24DALLASOlumuyiwa FashanuPenn St.OT6'6"31921.31stWith Tyron Smith leaving the franchise, Dallas needs a franchise Tackle. While Tyler Smith played LT at Tulsa, he was a promising Guard in his rookie year, and Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu is available immediately to step in and take over the LT spot in his rookie year. Fashanu is a good athlete at the position whose background as a basketball player shines through clearly, especially in his remarkable footwork in pass protection. Fashanu can easily mirror edge defenders trying to utilize speed to get around the edge but struggles when faced with power rushers. His small hands and general inexperience limit his effectiveness in the run game, but as a young prospect should gain some strength as he progresses through his career. The Cowboys have been known to draft "the best player available", it just so happens that Olu fits a position of need. While he may struggle early in his career adjusting to the power of the NFL, he has the potential to be a top Tackle in the NFL. It would be difficult passing up the oppertunity to draft another top reciever in Adonai Mitchell or a sucessor to Demarcus Lawrence in Jared Verse, but Dak Prescott needs protection. Olumuyiwa Fashanu- if not available Adonai Mitchell or Jared Verse
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25GREEN BAY Tyler GuytonOklahomaOT6'7"32721.8High 2ndUnder Brian Gutekunst, the Packers tend to draft elite athletes at every position and would not be making an exception to the rule by drafting Tyler Guyton. The former DL moves incredibly smoothly for a man of his size but lacks the experience to utilize the position's finer points: hand positioning, leverage, and understanding what conflicts defenses try to exploit by their alignments. With David Bakhtiari's departure, the future of LT is a bit of an unknown, even with incumbent starter Rasheed Walker's improved play toward the end of last season. Tyler Guyton offers upside at the position Green Bay does not have on the roster. If Guyton were the pick, Green Bay would have the option to move Zach Tom back to Gaurd or LT, which he played at Wake Forest, whenever Guyton is ready to step in at RT. Guyton is extremely raw as a player and had a mixed performance at the Senior Bowl, but his athletic traits are too good to pass up. Tyler Guyton- if not available Jordan Morgan or Graham Barton
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26TAMPA BAYJared VerseFlorida St./AlbanyEDGE6'4"26023.41stTampa Bay has been searching for a consistent force off the edge for some time to complement Vita Vea. Although Logan Hall, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, and Yaya Diaby have shown flashes, Jared Verse can be an every-down difference-maker with his power. The verse brings a great blend of physicality and burst to the Edge position, which is different from his contemporaries and a true speed-to-power rusher. After a tough, dominating competition at a lower level, Verse transferred to Florida St, where he continued to take over games for the next two years. He is a strong run defender with great gap integrity and the ability to shuck blockers' hands to make a play at or behind the line of scrimmage. Pairing Verse with Vea and Calijah Kancey gives the Buccs three disruptive forces along their DL. Verse does not have a particularly flashy game, but it should be a good player in the league for a long time. Tampa may also look for an option at Gaurd and Corner, but Verse is too talented of a player to pass up on at this pick.Jared Verse- If not available Terrion Arnold or Kool-Aid McKinstry
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27ARIZONA(from HOU)Terrion ArnoldAlabamaCB6'0"19621Low 1stThe defense Jonathan Gannon has implemented in Arizona, though creative, lacks established talent outside of their safety tandem and is positioned to take the best available defensive player regardless of position. Positional scarcity dictates that the player be a corner, as several quality options are available at the top of round two to address needs across the defensive line. Terrion Arnold is a heady and versatile corner who can play inside at the Nickle. His high-level understanding of defensive assignments relative to a given route combination and high-level ball skills allow him to force turnovers and incompletions at a high rate. Arnold is still young, relatively inexperienced, is not a tremendous athlete at the position, and may take some lumps early in his career. Still, he was a player Nick Saban felt was capable of being held to a high standard. In Arizona, Arnold should immediately challenge Starling Thomas V for starting snaps opposite Sean Murphy-Bunting. Terrion Arnold- if not available Chop Robinson
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28BUFFALOAdonai MitchellTexas/GeorgiaWR6'4"19621.41stWith the departure of Stephon Diggs and Gabe Davis this offseason, Buffalo is in desperate need of a difference-maker at WR. While I would expect Buffalo to aggressively look for ways to trade up to secure the WR of their choosing, in this draft, an ideal target fell to them. Adonai Mitchell is a fantastic deep threat with ball tracking, the ability to vary his speed to create separation at the top of his route, and deceptive speed- a perfect pairing with Josh Allen's skill set. Buffalo has targets that can make plays after the catch and separate in the short area, but they need the dynamic field stretching ability of an X receiver to replace Diggs. Despite his frame, Mitchell is not very effective in making contested catches away from his body and tends to let the ball come to him rather than attack it. Although Mitchell will not be able to replicate Diggs's impact in his rookie year, there is no reason why he can not be an effective weapon for Josh Allen in this retooled Bills offense.Adonai Mitchell- if not available Brian Thomas Jr. or Xavier Legette
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29DETROIT Kool-Aid McKinstryAlabamaCB6'1"19521.5Low 1stDetroit's incredible improvement in the 2023 season was primarily attributed to the success of the offense, whereas the defense, particularly against the pass, was weak. Detroit spent this offseason adding pieces to the defense, but with the unexpected loss of Camron Sutton, the hole at CB across from Carlton Davis is glaring. McKinstry is incredible at running with receivers down the field in quarters but can lose coverage on more horizontal routes. McKinstry has a great understanding of his assignments, which can attributed to the coaching he received at Alabama, and should see starting snaps in Detroit early in his NFL career. McKinstry may not be the physical player the Lions tend to covet, but his coverage skills would be welcomed in Detroit. Pairing McKinstry with Carlton Davis and Brian Branch in the slot gives the Lions three corners that are capable of playing the press-man style DC Aaron Glenn prefers. Personally, I would be tempted to pick a top WR to further give Jared Goff the weapons he needs to succeed, especially with the lack of an established big WR on the roster following the departure of Josh Reynolds.Brian Thomas Jr.or Adonai Mitchell- if not available Kool-Aid McKinstry or trade up for CB or WR
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30BALTIMOREJordan MorganArizonaWR6'6"32022.7High 2ndAlthough Baltimore would love to add a receiver like Brian Thomas Jr., it would be irresponsible to go into next season without a clear option at RT on the roster. Morgan played LT at Arizona, but the Ravens specifically made it a point to drill him on the right side during his Pro Day. Although he does not drive defenders far off the ball, Morgan is a savvy pass protector who should immediately be ready for that aspect of the NFL game. Morgan is not a long tackle, so he must more consistently sink his hips into contact to mitigate the power rushes longer defenders will use at the NFL level to exploit this weakness. With their remaining draft capital, Baltimore can find quality pieces to bolster their WR and DB groups, but adding Morgan should be an asset to both Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Brian Thomas Jr.- if not available Xavier Worthy, Jordan Morgan, or Xavier Legette
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31SAN FRANCISCOGraham BartonDukeIOL 6'5"31421.8High 2ndAlthough the 49er OL is anchored by the best player in football, Trent Williams, San Francisco needs help up front to keep the Kyle Shanahan offense as efficient as they have been over the past few years. Graham Barton is one of the best OLs in this year's class and would challenge Aaron Banks for starting reps in training camp at LG next to Trent Williams in his rookie year. Barton is a gritty run blocker who offers the versatility to run Shanahan's traditional wide zone concepts. He can also thrive in the gap-run schemes he began implementing last season. Barton is a lunger and often ends up on the ground if he does not make clean contact with his target, which must be cleaned up to reach his potential as an NFL player. General Manager John Lynch has the necessary valuable draft capital to acquire pieces to add to their depleted DL and DB groups. Graham Barton- if not available Jordan Morgan or Marshawn Kneeland
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32KANSAS CITY Brian Thomas Jr.LSUWR6'4"20521.5Low 1stEven though the Chelf won the Super Bowl and added Marquise Brown to the WR unit, it still feels like the Chiefs are missing a weapon on the outside. Kansas City has been searching for a speedy deep threat since trading Tyreek Hill to compliment Patrick Mahomes' incredible arm downfield. Brian Thomas Jr. was the downfield threat to a dynamic LSU passing attack this year where he utilized his elite speed and ball tracking to create separation deep down the field. Although he was not asked to run a diverse route tree, Thomas Jr. was highly effective in his role as a deep threat, which is what he will be in the Chief offense with Brown, Rashee Rice (assuming his legal problems will not impact his ability to be on the field) and Travis Kelce handle the precise route running required to exploit the intermediate area of the field. In Kansas City, Thomas should have a comfortable role as a deep threat but needs to hone his route-running ability to be an every-down threat later in his career. Brian Thomas Jr.- if not Available Xavier Worthy, Marshawn Kneeland, or TJ Tampa
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