Mock 3.0 would remove five quarterbacks from the roster with the first 12 picks, giving the Giants and Jets an elite playmaker at their respective quarterbacks.
The Vikings are pursuing Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy, but would have to trade up before the Giants to get him (they have the ammunition), but there will be no trade in this mock. But we’re going to do everything we can for the Vikes. Skoll!
If you need an offensive lineman, you’re in luck this year. Up to nine people may be selected in the first round.
1. Bear
Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Keenan Allen was a great welcome gift for the newest savior. GM Ryan Pauls made the right move by releasing Justin Fields to the Steelers and resetting the financial clock on the elite playmaker.
2. Commander
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
The dual-threat Heisman winner may be a better fit for offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury than Drake Maye. It could go either way.
3. Patriots
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina State
New coach Jerod Mayo has a lot of holes to fill, but a new franchise QB is their biggest asset, and Jacoby Brissett was brought in as a bridge QB. Scuttlebutt has the Vikings planning to trade the No. 11 and No. 23 picks for either this prototype or McCarthy. Kevin O’Connell’s quarterbacks coach, Josh McCown, coached Maye in high school. …His Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will be on line one and Joe Schon will be on line two.
4. Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State University
With Rondale Moore in Atlanta and Marquise “Hooray for Hollywood” Brown expected to catch bombs from Patrick Mahomes, QB Kyler Murray needs this 6-foot-3 reliable. It is said that
5. Charger
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
QB Justin Herbert is in desperate need of dynamic, elite, game-breaking talent now that Keenan Allen is a Bear and Mike Williams is a Jet.
6. Giants
Roman Odunze, WR, Washington
QB Daniel Jones has never had the luxury of being a big-bodied, hard-to-miss 6-foot-3, 215-pound No. 1 receiver who makes contested catches and has class. A rookie quarterback will come later.
7. Titans
Joe Alto, OT, Notre Dame
QB Will Levis acquires a stud, 6-foot-8, 322-pound blindside protector who joins free agent C. Lloyd Cushenberry and 2023 first-rounder LG Peter Skoronski, so Levis will get Calvin You might find Ridley and DeAndre Hopkins. I will not hand over to Tony Pollard.
8. Falcons
Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
You can’t keep drafting offensive players in the first round, especially if you crave an explosive pass rusher like this. Especially when you have Kirk Cousins.
9. Bear
Jared Verse, Delaware, Florida
Montez Sweat recorded the second fewest sacks in the league (30) and was able to improve his defense.
10. Jets
Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
General manager Joe Douglas used free agency to acquire a number of bodyguards for Aaron Rodgers, giving him quarterback-friendly weapons to provide target insurance if wide receiver Mike Williams misses time.
11.Vikings
JJ McCarthy, QB, Michigan State
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will need to package the No. 23 pick to move up to No. 4 or No. 5 for former Wolverines manager Jim Harbaugh’s favorite son.
12. Broncos
Bo Nix, QB, Oregon State
Coach Sean Payton needs a new quarterback, and while Jarrett Stidham is holding the fort, he’ll reach out when he realizes this quarterback has some interesting traits.
13. Raiders
Taliace Fuaga, Oregon
Manager Antonio Pierce used the 6-foot-6, 334-pound powerhouse to fill the hole left on the right side left by the departure of RT Jermaine Elemnor to the Giants.
14. Saints
Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington State
Former first-round LT Trevor Penning was disappointing, but here’s a 6-foot-4, 317-pounder with versatile positional skills.
15. Colts
Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley could use a smart, athletic 6-foot, 196-pound thoroughbred to deal with AFC South QBs Trevor Lawrence and CJ Stroud.
16. Seahawks
Jackson Powers Johnson, Oregon
With the departure of G. Damian Lewis to Carolina, the 6-foot-3, 320-pounder could replace him or be the starting center for the next 10 years.
17. Jaguars
Kunyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Especially since then, his stock has skyrocketed with a 4.33 40 at the combine, and signing CB Ronald Darby in free agency isn’t enough to deal with CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson twice a year.
18. Bengals
Olu Fashanu, OT, PA
QB Joe Burrow needs to replace Jonah Williams at RT, but he doesn’t mind the guy’s small hands.
19. Rams
Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
DT Byron Murphy II may be tempted to follow Aaron Donald into retirement, but as long as his medical checks (neck) are checked, this is the most immediate pass rusher in the NFL.
20. Steelers
JC Latham, Otto State, Alabama
A 6-foot-6, 360-pound monster from the Monongahela, he can beat defenders at RT and move Broderick Jones to LT. And make life easier for Russell Wilson and Ciara.
21. Dolphin
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
The 6-foot-4 4.33 speed complements Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
22. Eagles
Chop Robinson, Edge, Pennsylvania
With Brandon Graham not available forever and Haason Reddick on the trade block, general manager Howie Roseman will inject more new blood with free agent Bryce Huff.
23. Vikings
Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores could use the 6-foot-1, 308-pound enforcer to help stop NFC North running backs Josh Jacobs, David Montgomery and Jahmil Gibbs, and D’Andre Swift. .
24. Cowboys
Amarius Mims, Otto State, Georgia
He replaces the 6-foot-8, 340-pound Tyron Smith. He doesn’t have a lot of experience, but he has an 87-inch wingspan. Does Jerry Jones like them Texas-sized or did he forget Nate Newton and Larry Allen?
25. Packers
Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
The athletic 6-foot-7, 328-pound LT could replace David Bakhtiari and keep Jordan Love, who is too young to be a running mate, legitimate.
26. Buccaneers
Graham Burton, OL, Duke
Baker Mayfield is a versatile chess piece that strengthens a fluid offensive line to protect his investment.
27. Cardinals
Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
The 6-foot-2, 4.28 speed corner has bulked up to 182 pounds to join free agent signee Sean Murphy-Bunting.
28. Bill
Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa State
The departure of cornerback Tre’Davious White and safety Jordan Poyer creates a 6-foot-1, 207-pound athlete with value as a return specialist.
29. Lions
Jazan Newton, DT, Illinois
‘Johnny’ is an agile and destructive force inland and will be welcomed by Aidan Hutchinson. He’s only 6-foot-2, 295 pounds, but he’s a scrapper.
30. Ravens
Darius Robinson, DL, Missouri
Shout out to @NflOgden on Twitter (aka The offensive line also needs reinforcements.
31. 49ers
Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
New defensive coordinator Nick Sorenson needs a slot corner, but he has a high-IQ player who ran a 4.47 at his pro day despite breaking his toe.
32. Chiefs
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
A 6-foot-4 target with 4.35 speed to complement Mahomes Laci Rice and Hollywood Brown.
