Post-Super Bowl Mock 1.0 (better known as Mock 2.0) won’t give you any trades, but it will give you some surprises.
Our Giants and Jets have top 10 picks again, and both need another Gardner, Garrett Wilson, Kayvon Thibodeau…another, say, another Zach Wilson, Erec Flowers. , as opposed to Eli Apple, or perhaps Evan Neal.
The Giants are among the teams considering a trade for one of the top three quarterback prospects, along with the Falcons, Vikings, Broncos and Raiders.
In this mock, Big Blue has the most exciting receiver since Odell Beckham Jr., and the Jets have identified enough blockers to move Pat McAfee closer to the 40-year-old quarterback.
Will Caleb Williams complain that he prefers to play in his hometown of D.C.? Does he have Eli Manning’s cell? Archie Manning’s cell?
Mock 1.0 Picks 1-18, Mock 2.0 Picks 1-20:
1. Chicago Bears
caleb williams QB, University of Southern California
Reset the quarterback financial clock with this elite playmaker and trade for Justin Fields for a second-day pick plus.
Williams’ upside is too tempting to hand over to GM Ryan Pauls. The Patriots, Falcons and Steelers should consider fielding Fields.
2. Commander in Washington
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Is the lanky two-way Heisman winner a better fit than Drake Maye for new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury?
That’s a good question for Kliff Kingsbury.
3. New England Patriots
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina State
New coach Jerrod Mayo gets 6 feet 4 inches. A 230-pound prototype that the former NEP HC would have coveted in order to chase that elusive seventh Lombardi Trophy.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State University
The 6-foot-4, 205-pound target (31 touchdowns in 38 games) will make Kyler Murray forget about losing Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. That’s a pretty good pedigree.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Joe Alto, OT, Notre Dame
Jim Harbaugh chose left tackle Rashawn Slater as the perfect bookend to protect franchise QB Justin Herbert with unprecedented zeal.
6. New York Giants
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The kind of weapon Daniel Jones has never held before.
Joe Sean’s desire for speed never stops.
Does Antonio Brown keep his head on straight?
More promising than Zai Flowers.
Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka will likely be competing over this game-breaker called play.
7. Tennessee Titans
Olu Fashanu, OT, PA
Will Levis, a 6-foot-6, 321-pound team captain, is in dire need of a blindside protector.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
New manager Raheem Morris does not inherit double-digit football, and Calais Campbell will be 38 years old when he returns.
9. Chicago Bears
Roman Odunze, WR, Washington
Let Caleb Williams and new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron complement DJ Moore’s ideal 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame.
NFL Network guru Daniel Jeremiah’s college record: Larry Fitzgerald.
10. New York Jets
Taliace Fuaga, Oregon
Aaron Rodgers will max out his cards if he can.
Breece Hall will enjoy running behind this 6-foot-6, 334-pound musher. He could make Joe Benigno forget about Mekhi Becton right away, and he could be a plug-and-play right tackle.
11. Minnesota Vikings
Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Coach Kevin O’Connell loves to feature tight ends, but TJ Hockenson (ACL and MCL surgery) won’t be ready when the 2024 season begins. Why not just go with the best player available? Especially if Kirk Cousins re-signs.
12. Denver Broncos
JJ McCarthy, QB, Michigan State
Sean Payton knows full well that he’s not going to be a Super Bowl threat along with Russell Wilson and Jarrett Stidham, and if there’s anyone who doesn’t mind critics screaming that this is a reach, it’s him. .
He’ll try to stalk Jim Harbaugh with his old quarterback.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Coach Antonio Pierce needs a quarterback, but he also needs a No. 1 corner in the division, Patrick Mahomes and Herbert.
14. New Orleans Saints
Jared Verse, Edge, Florida
Coach Dennis Allen needs to upgrade his pass rush (34 sacks) to help defensive end Carl Granderson.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
A 6-foot-4, 205-pound target paired with franchise tag candidate Michael Pittman Jr. to make life easier for Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor.
16. Seattle Seahawks
Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
New coach Mike McDonald is eyeing the 6-foot-1, 308-pound interior disruptor to take over the 31st-ranked run defense and either help Leonard Williams or replace him if he’s too expensive.
G Troy Fautanu is a popular player, but let’s take a look at some more of his film.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
Kunyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Darius Williams and Tyson Campbell will be free agents in 2025, so new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen will develop a 6-foot, 196-pound player with 4.35 speed.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
JC Latham, Otto State, Alabama
A 6-foot-6, 360-pounder who will replace free agent RT Jonah Williams due to the health and well-being of Joe Burrow.
19. Los Angeles Rams
Bo Nix, QB Rams
Coach Sean McVay will get a head start on life after Matthew Stafford, potentially starting in 2025.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
An easy-mover bookend for last year’s No. 1 pick Broderick Jones, who stands 6-foot-7 and 328 pounds.
