Jaguars: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE Michigan
While not as much of a slam dunk as top picks in the past, Hutchinson seems a good bet to go number 1 overall as there is no such thing as too much edge help on defense.
Lions: Travon Walker, EDGE Georgia
The Lions could screw everyone up by taking a QB here (Malik Willis) but they won’t. I think instead they will prioritize defense in a good draft for it. They get a premier edge rusher prospect in Walker from the elite Georgia defense.
Falcons (trade with Texans): Malik Willis, QB Liberty
After all, the Falcons are the team to make the aggressive play for Malik Willis. After trading Ryan, they have Mariota as QB1 and need to find their next guy badly. Willis is an elite prospect and deserves the hype he’s getting. This is also a great value play for Houston to make this move. It’s a no-brainer for them with how the board is set up.
Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR OSU
The Jets go aggressive and address WR with their pick at 4. It sounds crazy as they could get someone at 10 but why wait and risk it. They are in control here at this pick and might as well just take their guy. Throw caution to the wind. Wilson has the makings of a star and will be a dynamic weapon for Zach Wilson.
Giants: Evan Neal, OT Alabama
The Giants likely never thought Neal would be here and will receive trade calls for that but they ultimately just take him themselves as he will fortify the line for a long time. It’s an easy pick.
Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OT NC State
Panthers lost out on Willis here and aren’t taking another QB here and can’t trade down so they take an offensive lineman. A decent consolation prize. But if Willis winds up here, I think they would take him for sure.
Giants: Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
Another no-brainer for the Giants. They can’t do much better than Neal and Gardner with their picks. The board fell perfectly for them.
Texans (trade with Falcons): Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE Oregon
In this scenario, Texans get the guy they might have honestly picked at 3. They get it plus a lot of extra capital. Big win for them. Thibodeaux has some questions but a lot of potential. He’s worth the chance here.
Seahawks: Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
Seahawks need offensive line help. Cross is a very easy pick here. Almost too easy.
Texans (trade with Jets): Kyle Hamilton, Safety Notre Dame
Texans use a bit of the extra capital to go get a top prospect that fell a bit. Hamilton could really shine in the NFL. Texans getting two big prospects.
Saints (trade with Commanders): Chris Olave, WR OSU
The Saints have a real plan after their trade with Philadelphia. I originally suspected QB but I think it could be as simple as getting players at positions of need for cheaper given their cap crunch. They kind of quietly need a WR and could make this trade up to get an elite prospect in Olave.
Vikings: Jordan Davis, DT Georgia
Jordan Davis has been a big draft riser for months and now he’s in the top 12-15 pick conversation and should go in that range. Vikings seem a good fit.
Jets (trade with Texans): Jermaine Johnson, EDGE FSU
The Jets are seeking edge rusher help. Robert Saleh is going to push for it and they get it here.
Chiefs (trade with Ravens): Jameson Williams, WR Alabama
After trading Hill, the Chiefs get aggressive and land Jameson Williams. His skill set fits the Chiefs so well and it’s scary to imagine him in that offense.
Eagles: Derek Stingley Jr., CB LSU
The Eagles take a risk on Stingley but they have the draft capital to absorb it. It could pay off big-time though.
Commanders (trade with Saints): Trevor Penning, OT Northern Iowa
Washington builds on the line. Good call.
Titans (trade with Chargers): Desmond Ridder, QB Cincinnati
This would be the shocker of the draft, but I can actually see it. The Titans like but do not love Tannehill, similar to the 49ers last year with Garoppolo. They can make an aggressive play to get his replacement but still start Tannehill for a year then trade him when his contract is easier to move on from. Ridder as the second QB off the board would not surprise me either as he is my QB2 in the draft and has a growing buzz around him. Titans get ahead of Pittsburgh and New Orleans to land him.
Eagles: Tyler Linderbaum, OL Iowa
Not a need for Philly but Howie Roseman would take Linderbaum here as the best player available I would bet.
Saints: Matt Corral, QB Ole Miss
The Saints do also get a QB that they desire. I think Corral is a good fit. He doesn’t have to play right away either. They can give Winston some more time but they aren’t committed to him long-term. Corral would eventually take over and the Saints would welcome that whenever it happens. The Saints' plan comes to fruition.
Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB Pitt
The Steelers find their next hopefully long-term answer at QB from their own backyard. Pickett is a guy I really like and the Steelers would do good to get him here. Trubisky and Rudolph don’t have the juice or the big contract that would prevent Pickett from rolling in there and winning the job either if that happens. I love the fit.
Patriots: George Karlaftis, EDGE Purdue
This pick may be too easy for the Patriots to make. They might take some random mid-2nd round talent here as usual. We’ll see.
Packers: Drake London, WR USC
The Packers badly need help at the position and Rodgers is probably pressuring for it. He will finally get his 1st-round WR. That’ll make him happy for 5 minutes.
Cardinals: Andrew Booth Jr., CB Florida
Cardinals are still looking for a top CB to replace Peterson. They hope to find it with Booth Jr, who has a lot of potential.
Cowboys: Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia
Cowboys continue to build on defense, as they should. Dean is a good fit for Dallas.
Bills: Zion Johnson, OG Boston College
Nobody ever said more protection for the star QB is a bad thing. A solid move here for Buffalo, who has almost no real holes on their roster.
Chargers (trade with Titans): Devin Lloyd, LB Utah
The Chargers go with the best player available and fortify that defense even more. They need it.
Bucs: Kenyon Green, OG Texas A&M
The Bucs lost both their guards this offseason. They are good at building along the offensive line and prioritizing it. This is a solid pick for them here to keep that philosophy alive.
Packers: David Ojabo, EDGE Michigan
Ojabo sustained a brutal injury at his pro day but his talent is immense. The Packers bet on that.
Ravens (trade with Chiefs): Trent McDuffie, CB Washington
CB help for the Ravens is now on the way. They need it.
Seahawks (trade with Chiefs): Sam Howell, QB UNC
The Chiefs restock some of the picks they lost from trading up earlier. The Seahawks are happy to oblige to get what they hope is their future QB in Howell. I don’t love Howell but I think Pete Carroll will. I think he will like the swagger and all that he brings in that regard.
Bengals: Perrion Winfrey, DT Oklahoma
The Bengals need some help at DT and get it here.
Lions: Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas
The Lions need more skill position guys. Burks is a physical freak and would elevate the Lions in that regard.
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