Jaguars: Travon Walker, EDGE Georgia
There is suddenly a lot of buzz about Walker going number 1 overall. Taking a chance on any player from that Georgia defense isn’t a bad idea. This is nowhere near certainty as a pick as drafts in the past.
Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE Michigan
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. The Michigan pass rusher winds up in Detroit after all.
Texans: Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
While not usually a position that is drafted this high, there are some exceptions like Jalen Ramsey and Denzel Ward over the years. I think Gardner is in that territory. Nick Caserio, a former New England guy, knows the value of top-notch CBs. I think he nabs one here.
Jets: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE Oregon
Jets need a WR but pass rush is a more premium position and taking one here is more valuable than a WR. They take a chance on an elite prospect in Thibodeaux, despite the questions.
Saints (trade with Giants): Malik Willis, QB Liberty
When the Saints made that weird trade with the Eagles, it felt like something else was coming. I think this is it. Saints are positioned for the prime move up for a QB in this draft. I think they get it here with Willis, who has elite traits. The Giants, meanwhile, are looking to stockpile picks and get young players on cheap contracts. They accomplish that.
Panthers: Evan Neal, OT Alabama
I don’t think the Panthers are taking a QB in this draft, at least not early. Never in their wildest dreams did they think Neal would be here. They don’t hesitate to send the card in on this one.
Giants: Ikem Ekwonu, OT NC State
Giants need offensive line help and get it here. An easy pick.
Falcons: Jameson Williams, WR Alabama
The Falcons probably won’t see Ridley ever again playing for them. They need a WR badly and address it here with yet another Alabama wide receiver. They have had success going there so why not. Williams being the first WR taken might surprise some but it wouldn’t surprise me.
Seahawks: Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
The Seahawks need offensive line help. Cross is a very easy pick here. Almost too easy.
Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR OSU
There goes a top OSU WR. At the end of the day, the Jets land two huge prospects in positions of need.
Commanders: Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
The Commanders get a gift here. Hamilton falls due to how the board fell but he’s a top 6 player in the draft. They easily take him.
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.
Steelers (trade with Texans): Kenny Pickett, QB Pitt
The Steelers haven’t hidden their actions at QB in the draft. They trade up here to get one from their own backyard in Pickett. He will have a chance to win the job immediately there. Texans make a value play here.
Packers (trade with Ravens): Chris Olave, WR OSU
The Packers traded Adams and need WR help badly. They trade up to secure Chris Olave.
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.
Giants (trade with Saints): Jermaine Johnson, EDGE FSU
Best player available pick here by the Giants. Could always use more pass-rush.
Chargers: Zion Johnson, OG Boston College
The Chargers drafted a tackle last year with their first pick last year. This time they go guard. Protect the franchise QB as much as possible.
Eagles: Devin Lloyd, LB Utah
Eagles need some help at LB and are in a perfect spot for one here.
Seahawks (trade with Giants): Matt Corral, QB Ole Miss
The Seahawks get aggressive and move back up all this way to grab Corral. They end up sending some of the capital they got for Wilson to get there, including a future 1st. I’m not a big Corral guy but I could see Pete Carroll liking him. The Giants move out of picking a third player in round 1 and instead spread it out to next year.
Texans (trade with Steelers): Trevor Penning, OT Northern Iowa
Another tackle to pair with Tunsil isn’t a bad idea at all. Caserio knows the value of that position as well. This draft seems on-brand for a guy who learned in New England.
Patriots: Drake London, WR USC
I think Belichick is finally understanding the need for WRs more than ever. He got Parker from Miami but needs more. London was great last year before getting hurt. He fits that offense very nicely though.
Ravens (trade with Packers): Andrew Booth Jr., CB Clemson
The Ravens grab the CB help they desperately need.
Cardinals: George Karlaftis, EDGE Purdue
Cardinals replace Chandler Jones and hope who they pick is even 75% as good as him.
Cowboys: Daxton Hill, S Michigan
The Cowboys have long looked for a safety to plug in. They get it here.
Bills: Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
The Bills get a CB to pair with White. Why not? They don’t have many holes on this team.
Titans: Desmond Ridder, QB Cincinnati
This would be the surprise of the first round, maybe the draft. I think the Titans are fine with Tannehill but will want more from the position. Tannehill becomes easier to move off after next season and he can start for them this season as Ridder develops. I’m a huge fan of Ridder so I love this pick for Tennessee.
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: Nakobe Dean, LB Georgia
The Packers filled their hole at WR. Now they do it at LB too.
Chiefs: Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas
Chiefs get the WR they are seeking. Burks is a monster so he should fit in well. Reid will have fun utilizing him.
Chiefs: Jaquan Brisker, S Penn State
The Chiefs replaced Mathieu with Justin Reid but could still use more safety help. They take Brisker here.
Bengals: Tyler Linderbaum, OC Iowa
The Bengals have addressed the offensive line a ton this offseason and they do it once again here.
Lions: Christian Watson, WR NDSU
The Lions need help in a ton of places and WR is certainly one. This is a great spot to take a chance on Watson, who has legitimate traits despite playing at an FCS school.
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