1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana)

2. New York Jets: David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech)

3. Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa (OL, Miami)

4. Tennessee Titans: Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State)

5. New York Giants: Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame)

6. Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano (OL, Utah)

7. Washington Commanders: Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State)

8. New Orleans Saints: Arvell Reese (EDGE, Ohio State)

9. Kansas City Chiefs: Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)

10. New York Giants: Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)

11. Miami Dolphins: Kadyn Proctor (OL, Alabama)

12. Dallas Cowboys: Rueben Bain (DL, Miami)

13. Los Angeles Rams: Monroe Freeling (OL, Georgia)

14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane (OL, Penn State)

15. TRADE: New York Giants: Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)

16. TRADE: Arizona Cardinals: Ty Simpson (QB, Alabama)

17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller (OL, Clemson)

18. Minnesota Vikings: Peter Woods (DL, Clemson)

19. Carolina Panthers: Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon)

20. Dallas Cowboys: Malachi Lawrence (DL, UCF)

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana)

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Chris Johnson (CB, San Diego State)

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Max Iheanachor (OL, Arizona State)

24. Cleveland Browns: Makai Lemon (WR, USC)

25. Chicago Bears: Kayden McDonald (DL, Ohio State)

26. TRADE: Detroit Lions: Keldric Faulk (DL, Auburn)

27. San Francisco 49ers: KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M)

28. TRADE: Dallas Cowboys: Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee)

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon)

30. Miami Dolphins: Caleb Lomu (OL, Utah)

31. New England Patriots: Zion Young (DL, Missouri)

32. Seattle Seahawks: Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee)

Top 100 Prospects

Round 1 Grade

1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State, S

2. Sonny Styles, Ohio State, LB

3. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame, RB

4. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon, TE

5. Arvell Reese, Ohio State, EDGE

6. Monroe Freeling, Georgia, OT

7. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, OT

8. Carnell Tate, Ohio State, WR

9. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee, CB

10. David Bailey, Texas Tech, EDGE

11. Makai Lemon, USC, WR

12. Rueben Bain Jr., Miami, EDGE

13. Francis Mauigoa, Miami, OT

14. Avieon Terrell, Clemson, CB

15. Mansoor Delane, LSU, CB

16. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana, QB

17. Spencer Fano, Utah, OT

18. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon, S

19. KC Concepcion, Texas A&M, WR

Round 2 Grade

20. Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana, WR

21. Keldric Faulk, Auburn, EDGE

22. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo, S

23. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State, IOL

24. Akheem Mesidor, Miami, EDGE

25. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State, WR

26. Caleb Lomu, Utah, OT

27. Max Iheanachor, Arizona State, OT

28. Caleb Banks, Florida, DL

29. TJ Parker, Clemson, EDGE

30. Chris Johnson, San Diego State, CB

31. Zion Young, Missouri, EDGE

32. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M, EDGE

33. Blake Miller, Clemson, OT

34. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina, CB

35. Malachi Lawrence, UCF, EDGE

36. Peter Woods, Clemson, DL

37. Denzel Boston, Washington, WR

38. Anthony Hill Jr., Texas, LB

39. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech, DL

40. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, LB

41. Keionte Scott, Miami, CB

42. Derrick Moore, Michigan, EDGE

43. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon, IOL

44. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma, EDGE

45. Bud Clark, TCU, S

46. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina, CB

47. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State, EDGE

48. Colton Hood, Tennessee, CB

Round 3 Grade

49. Germie Bernard, Alabama, WR

50. Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech, IOL

51. Jake Golday, Cincinnati, LB

52. Treydan Stukes, Arizona, CB

53. De’Zhaun Stribling, Ole Miss, WR

54. Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh, LB

55. Romello Height, Texas Tech, EDGE

56. Keyron Crawford, Auburn, EDGE

57. AJ Haulcy, LSU, S

58. Gabe Jacas, Illinois, EDGE

59. Christen Miller, Georgia, DL

60. Chris Bell, Louisville, WR

61. CJ Allen, Georgia, LB

62. Garrett Nussmeier, LSU, QB

63. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame, RB

64. Caleb Tiernan, Northwestern, OT

65. Kamari Ramsey, USC, S

66. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt, TE

67. Ted Hurst, Georgia State, WR

68. Ty Simpson, Alabama, QB

69. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State, CB

70. Max Klare, Ohio State, TE

71. Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas, RB

72. D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana, CB

73. Daylen Everette, Georgia, CB

74. Antonio Williams, Clemson, WR

75. Malik Muhammad, Texas, CB

76. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State, DL

77. Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee, WR

78. Joshua Josephs, Tennessee, EDGE

79. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M, IOL

80. Gracen Halton, Oklahoma, DL

81. Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, WR

82. Elijah Sarratt, Indiana, WR

83. Gennings Dunker, Iowa, OT

84. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan, EDGE

85. Jake Slaughter, Florida, C

86. Chandler Rivers, Duke, CB

87. Keith Abney II, Arizona State, CB

88. Oscar Delp, Georgia, TE

89. Josiah Trotter, Missouri, LB

90. Zachariah Branch, Georgia, WR

Round 4 Grade

91. Domonique Orange, Iowa State, DL

92. Deion Burks, Oklahoma, WR

93. Logan Jones, Iowa, C

94. Jalen Farmer, Kentucky, IOL

95. Zakee Wheatley, Penn State, S

96. Malachi Fields, Notre Dame, WR

97. Travis Burke, Memphis, OT

98. Markel Bell, Miami, OT

99. Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State, WR

100. Connor Lew, Auburn, C

101. (Honourable Mention) Sam Hecht, C, Kansas State

Pick #1: Titans select Cam Ward (QB - Miami)

Ward may not be the #1 overall QBs of recent years, but the opportunity to select a QB with Ward’s upside is certainly a risk worth taking for the Titans. They will hope Ward can be their Herbert, Lamar, Allen, or Mahomes, and set them up to contend at the top of the AFC for years to come.

Grade: A

TRADE! THE JAGS ARE ON THE CLOCK!

Pick #2: Jaguars select Travis Hunter (CB/WR - Colorado)

Hunter is truly a blue-chip prospect at two positions and if he reaches his potential, dare I say he has Ohtani-level upside for the value of a franchise. He’s my top player in the draft by a fairly wide margin.

Why the Browns would trade this pick is beyond me - I understand they’re rebuilding and ammo next year will help but Hunter is a transcendent player who I don’t think any team should pass up. The Jags even did it at pretty fair value - what a start for the 34-year-old GM!

Grade: A+

Pick #3: Giants select Abdul Carter (EDGE - Penn State)

Even though the Giants need to win now, it’s good to see them take the best player available and many people’s top player in the class.

I’m not quite as hot on Carter as most, but he certainly has the most upside of any pass rusher in this class. Hard to criticise this pick too much.

Grade: B+

Pick #4: Patriots select Will Campbell (OT - LSU)

Will Campbell is just amazing at football. I don’t really care if he’ll have to kick into guard at some point (for the record, I don’t think he will) because either way you’re getting a pro-bowl caliber player in my eyes.

He’s not my 4th player in the class but with the Pats need to protect Maye, I think this was a good pick.

Grade: B

Pick #5: Browns select Mason Graham (DT -Michigan)

I love Mason Graham (#2 on my big board) and this was definitely the right pick… I just can’t believe the fact they’re even picking here. Graham + a 2nd + a future 1st for Hunter does seem reasonable… even still I’d want Hunter.

I do believe in Graham though and I’m glad to see he goes top 5 after all.

Grade: B+

Pick #6: Raiders select Ashton Jeanty (RB - Boise State)

Jeanty is a fantastic RB but I don’t think he’s worth the #6 pick or even close to it. With the RB talent later in this draft, I would’ve preferred to see them go trenches. Even still, Jeanty could be an elite weapon for a decade.

Grade: C

Pick #7: Jets select Armand Membou (OT - Missouri)

I’m very high on Membou as a prospect and think this was a great pick as the new Jets regime gets started

Grade: A

Pick #8: Panthers select Tetairoa McMillan (WR - Arizona)

I’m not a fan of McMillan at all and for a team that allowed over 400 yards per game last year, this pick really should’ve been defense.

Grade: D

Pick #9: Saints select Kelvin Banks (OT - Texas)

Banks is a very solid tackle who in this class was highly sought-after. Investing in the trenches is a great move for a team who doesn’t want to commit to Trevor Penning and needs to rebuild.

Grade: B+

Pick #10: Bears select Colston Loveland (TE - Michigan)

A great value, and I’m not surprised Ben Johnson has Loveland over Warren. A versatile chess piece who I’m very excited for his career.

Grade: A-

Pick #11: Niners select Mykell Williams (EDGE - Georgia)

My top EDGE rusher still on the board. As a Niner fan, I’m relieved we didn’t do anything silly. Hopefully we’ll be able to develop him as he’s so raw but the upside is unbelievable.

Grade: B+

Pick #12: Cowboys select Tyler Booker (OG - Alabama)

I LOVE Booker and I’m so glad he went this early. They passed on some really great players at premium positions but I can’t complain about this one.

Grade: A-

Pick #13: Dolphins select Kenneth Grant (DT - Michigan)

Grant is a solid value here in my opinion at a premium position of need. Very solid pick.

Grade: B+

Pick #14: Colts select Tyler Warren (TE - Penn State)

Everything came together for the Colts and they get their guy. Even if I don’t have Warren as a top 7 guy like most, this is still a home run pick.

Grade: A

Pick #15: Falcons select Jalon Walker (EDGE - Georgia)

Walker falls straight into the lap of the team most desperate for a pass rusher. Really great pick if they can maximise his skillset.

Grade: A-

Pick #16: Cardinals select Walter Nolen (DT - Ole Miss)

I’m super high on Nolen and think he’ll be a star. One of my favourite picks so far.

Grade: A

1. Tennessee selects Cam Ward, QB, Miami

The Titans hope Ward will bring them into the club of AFC elites with young, physically gifted QBs.

2. Cleveland selects Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

Cleveland addresses two needs at once with who many consider to be the best prospect in the class.

3. NY Giants selects Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

Carter is simply too good to pass up no matter the current EDGE roster.

4. New England selects Will Campbell, OL, LSU

Their need for offensive line help unfortunately backs them into a corner - luckily many think Campbell will be a great leader and player for a long time.

5. Jacksonville selects Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Now the draft really begins!

For me, this pick comes down to whether you think they’ll stay and pick (Jeanty?) or trade out (McMillan, Grant). I don’t want to bet on teams moving up this year so Jeanty is who I’m (reluctantly) going with.

6. Las Vegas selects Jalon Walker, OLB, Georgia

Spytek comes from a TB front office which invested heavily, over and over again in front 7 players early in the draft. Logic says Membou but my gut says they have Banks over him. Walker is a culture-setter and has the upside to be an elite EDGE.

7. NY Jets selects Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

A very hard pick to project but at the end of the day, this is more about the Jets being Warren’s mostly likely landing spot than the other way around.

8. Las Vegas trades for the pick and selects Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas

I’m so convinced Banks is over Membou that I think the Raiders could orchestrate a 2023-Texans and get both him and Walker.

9. New Orleans selects Armand Membou, OL, Missouri

Membou slips through the cracks and NO is the first team I’m confident has him over Banks.

10. Chicago selects Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Graham’s “fall” ends here - I’d like to think Chicago knows there’s a good chance someone ends up in their lap (Warren, Membou, Graham, etc) and don’t feel the need to trade up for Jeanty.

11. San Francisco selects Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

The Niners are a hard team to project but history would say they don’t shy away from addressing DL when required. Nolan is most reminiscent of their type but its very hard with this time.

12. Dallas selects Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Cowboys take a playmaker to pair with Lamb - this pick just makes a lot of sense.

13. Miami selects Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Miami is being linked to other DL prospects, but I think Grant is going early and I don’t see why not here. This team has needs all over though and I think they’d love Banks if he falls, or could trade back for a Barron, Emmanwori or Starks.

14. Indianapolis selects Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

The Colts’ prayers are answered as a premier TE falls to a team in desperate need of one.

15. Atlanta selects Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

Stewart could go much earlier but Atlanta feels likely to take the best EDGE available.

16. Arizona selects Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Trenches are also firmly in play but Barron is a great prospect who apparently is going earlier than we think.

17. Cincinnati selects Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

Emmanwori feels like a Bengal or a Packer - nothing to base that off, just my feel of the type of guys they like. Here, I have the Bengals taking him.

18. Seattle selects Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State

Honestly, I don’t think this will happen because Schneider doesn’t like taking guard early but predicting Seattle is always a mess, and this is one of Zabel’s more logical spots.

19. Tampa Bay selects Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

If he makes it here, it would seem silly for TB to pass on a LB as good as Campbell.

20. Denver selects Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

I think Hampton is going round 1 and Denver makes sense as a landing spot given their RB room currently.

21. Pittsburgh selects Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

This guy has Steeler written all over him, the only concern is this new injury scare with Harmon. Also risking they don’t just take Shadeur here.

22. LA Chargers selects Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

There is a very real chance Johnson slips out of the first but here, I have his former coach overlooking his lack of speed and injury concerns.

23. Green Bay selects Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

Hairston could go many places in the 20s but he exactly matches what the Packers look for in corners.

24-32 is a combination of landing spots that make sense and teams who I think could trade back into the first to take their guys:

24. New Orleans trades for the pick and selects Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

25. Houston selects Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama

26. Dallas trades for the pick and selects Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

27. Baltimore selects Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

28. Tampa Bay trades for the pick and selects Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College

29. Washington selects Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

30. Cincinnati trades for the pick and selects Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

31. Arizona trades for the pick and selects Josh Simmons, OL, Ohio State

32. Atlanta trades for the pick and selects James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee

Just missed the cut: Josh Conerly, Shadeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Donovan Jackson, JT Tuimoloau, Shavon Revel, Trey Amos.

1. Cameron Ward – Miami

2. Travis Hunter – Colorado

3. Abdul Carter – Penn State

4. Will Campbell – LSU

5. Mason Graham – Michigan

6. Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

7. Armand Membou – Missouri

8. Jalon Walker – Georgia

9. Tyler Warren – Penn State

10. Shadeur Sanders – Colorado

11. Tetairoa McMillan – Arizona

12. Will Johnson – Michigan

13. Kelvin Banks – Texas

14. Mykel Williams – Georgia

15. Colston Loveland – Michigan

16. Matthew Golden – Texas

17. Jihaad Campbell – Alabama

18. Jahdae Barron – Texas

19. Omarion Hampton – North Carolina

20. Mike Green – Marshall

21. Shemar Stewart – Texas A&M

22. Kenneth Grant – Michigan

23. Derrick Harmon – Oregon

24. Tyler Booker – Alabama

25. Emeka Egbuka – Ohio State

26. Donovan Ezeiruaku – Boston College

27. Maxwell Hairston – Kentucky

28. Luther Burden – Missouri

29. Josh Conerly – Oregon

30. Trey Amos – Ole Miss

31. Donovan Jackson – Ohio State

32. Malaki Starks – Georgia

33. Walter Nolen – Ole Miss

34. Nick Emmanwori – South Carolina

35. Josh Simmons – Ohio State

36. Grey Zabel – North Dakota State

37. James Pearce Jr. – Tennessee

38. Jaxson Dart – Ole Miss

39. TreVeyon Henderson – Ohio State

40. Jalen Milroe – Alabama

41. Xavier Watts – Notre Dame

42. JT Tuimoloau – Ohio State

43. Quinshon Judkins – Ohio State

44. Benjamin Morrison – Notre Dame

45. Aireontae Ersery – Minnesota

46. Landon Jackson – Arkansas

47. Darius Alexander – Toledo

48. Tyleik Williams – Ohio State

49. Nic Scourton – Texas A&M

50. Shavon Revel – East Carolina

51. Elijah Arroyo – Miami

52. TJ Sanders – South Carolina

53. Carson Schwesinger – UCLA

54. Jonah Savaiinaea – Arizona

55. Jaylin Noel – Iowa State

56. Kaleb Johnson – Iowa

57. Alfred Collins – Texas

58. Tre Harris – Ole Miss

59. Marcus Mbow – Purdue

60. Tate Ratledge – Georgia

61. Jack Bech – TCU

62. Shemar Turner – Texas A&M

63. Tyler Shough – Louisville

64. Savion Williams – TCU

65. Emery Jones – LSU

66. Oluwafemi Oladejo – UCLA

67. Jayden Higgins – Iowa State

68. Tai Felton – Maryland

69. Mason Taylor – LSU

70. Terrance Ferguson – Oregon

71. Harold Fannin Jr. – Bowling Green

72. Jared Wilson – Georgia

73. Joshua Farmer – Florida State

74. Jordan Burch – Oregon

75. Bradyn Swinson – LSU

76. Jalen Royals – Utah State

77. Azareye'h Thomas – Florida State

78. Elik Ayomanor – Stanford

79. Darien Porter – Iowa State

80. Ozzy Trapilo – Boston College

81. Kevin Winston – Penn State

82. Jacob Parrish – Kansas State

83. Charles Grant – William & Mary

84. Josaiah Stewart – Michigan

85. Dylan Sampson – Tennessee

86. Kyle Williams – Washington State

87. Omarr Norman-Lott – Tennessee

88. Yahya Black – Iowa

89. Billy Bowman – Oklahoma

90. Demetrius Knight Jr – South Carolina

91. Danny Stutsman – Oklahoma

92. Anthony Belton – NC State

93. Nohl Williams – California

94. Andrew Mukuba – Texas

95. RJ Harvey – UCF

96. Cameron Williams – Texas

97. Jordan Phillips – Maryland

98. Ashton Gilloite – Louisville

99. Wyatt Milum – West Virginia

100. Smael Mondon Jr – Georgia

Quarterbacks

1. Cam Ward, Miami

Risky profile with late breakout but his potential to be a great starter makes him the top QB in this class.

2. Quinn Ewers, Texas

Good mix of athleticism and some workable passing traits. Needs to develop consistency but many weaknesses are coachable.

3. Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Strong accuracy and decision making. Physically limited and will need to be less risk-averse in the NFL.

4. Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

Good traits to work with. Potential starter to develop but overall a large unknown.

5. Jalen Milroe, Alabama

Very far off from NFL-ready but elite athleticism gives him huge potential at least in a class where it’s hard to see most of these guys after him working out either.

HMs: 6. Tyler Shough, Louisville; 7. Kyle McCord, Syracuse

Running Backs

1. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

Running style is reminiscent of some of the truly elite recent pure rushers - Chubb, early career-Zeke, etc. Runs with a wildly low center of gravity, combined with excellent patience and vision. Lacks those names’ size and receiving skills but as a wholistic prospect profile, truly is as clean of a projection as it gets.

2. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina

Great combination of powerful running style with real long speed. Burst (for his size) and ability to break contact standout as excellent) Elusiveness is okay (but again, impressive for his size); is worth noting the disproportionate rate he was able to face LBs 1-on-1 though. With those yellow flags said, there isn’t really any clear weaknesses.

3. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State

Oxymoronically runs with both incredible grace and violence. Just a menace. Excellent explosiveness and contact balance as a rusher; great route running and ball skills as a receiver. Has the build to develop in pass protection but does lack true long speed.

4. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

Reliable pass catcher and pass protector with great speed - rare combination which should mean he has plenty of demand (and could go very early). Leaves some stuff to be desired as a pure rusher though (vision, physicality).

5. RJ Harvey, UCF

Efficient runner with excellent vision and ability to manipulate defenders. Hard to bring down. Ashton Jeanty-light and with where Jeanty will be drafted, I’d prefer Harvey at his value significantly more.

6. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

Great runner (specifically excellent acceleration) but will be scheme-dependant in NFL. Likely a committee back where he plays the power rusher role.

7. Kaleb Johnson, Iowa

Lacks athleticism but checks pretty much every other box (although receiving game is inconsistent). If he goes to an outside zone scheme, I think he will be very successful.

8. Damien Martinez, Miami

Was excellent in two different schemes. Elegant runner - will almost stand still with the ball to allow holes to present themselves (think Le’Veon Bell). Feel confident he has a lot of outs to succeed in the NFL. Weak pass protection for his size though.

9. DJ Giddens, Kansas State

Awesome elusiveness and speed. Hoping he adds more weight as contact balance is poor currently.

10. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee

Great contact balance - doesn’t go down easy. I view him as much more boom-or-bust than others though as that Tennessee scheme leaves a lot unknown (2 under center rush attempts last season, frequently faced light boxes). On teams where he will face light boxes though, should succeed as a a modern compact running back.

HMs - Out of top 100:

11. Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech

Strange profile - never had an under center carry at Virginia Tech. Excellent speed, creates big plays at a very high rate, but also gets stuffed extremely often (22.6% stuff rate, leads class). Fumbles were also an issue. Shades of Matt Breida.

12. Trevor Etienne, Georgia

Small runner with excellent speed. Would work well in a 2-back committee with a power runner beside him

13. Jarquez Hunter, Auburn

Will likely be drafted into an RB3 role but good potential for production. Strong power runner with excellent elusiveness but doesn’t offer much else yet.

14. Corey Kiner, Cincinnati

One-dimensional player but strong runner with good vision and contact balance. Lacks long speed but could find a short-yardage/goal line situation specialist role somewhere. <8 inch hands may be a concern.

15. Devin Neal, Kansas

Consistent, smooth runner with good vision. Limited athleticism and upside.

16. Ollie Gordon, Oklahoma State

Early breakout but has been much worse since. Still a talented back but I do fear this is a descending player.

17. Kalel Mullings, Michigan

Stole the show at Michigan and could prove find a role at the next level

Wide Receivers

1. Travis Hunter, Colorado

The fact he may not even play WR shouldn’t let you forget he is still an absolutely elite WR prospect.

2. Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

A very safe prospect who produced early competing with legit NFL talent for targets. Savvy route running and plays much bigger than his size. No clear standout traits but no weaknesses either. Don’t think he’ll ever be a true WR1 but hard to see a reason he won’t be productive immediately and sustain a long NFL career.

3. Matthew Golden, Texas

Really strong route running ability which eases concerns he’s only going in 1st because of his 40-time (which he probably overperformed in). Has improved drastically (the tape at Houston is bad, but is great to see his development). Can see really high upside.

4. Jack Bech, TCU

Scheme specific player but the ones he does fit are the Lafeurs, Shanahan, McVay etc and is the type of prospect who finds success in the league as a productive WR2. Played the F/TE at LSU (notably outproduced Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr.), then the slot at TCU and now on the outside. Will thrive in a “positionless football” scheme like those mentioned earlier but does have the genuine WR skills anyway. Excellent route runner - besides Hunter he is top of the class for me at finding the soft spot in zone coverages and for his athletic profile, maximises YAC. Could improve blocking ability and main case against is he may not have the athleticism. Half the teams won’t have a good role for him. My instinct is that a good offense will scheme him against the nickel primarily where he provides a great mismatch.

5. Jayden Higgins, Iowa State

Great speed for his size. Particularly excellent vertical ability. Not elusive but can separate with good route running ability and body control. I see a lot of Michael Pittman Jr. in his game. Should be productive in the NFL but may lack explosiveness to be a top tier target in the league. Comeback and curl routes weren’t pretty to watch.

6. Kyle Williams, Washington State

Excellent athleticism - great speed and vertical ability. Awesome route running and release packages - makes a lot of corners whiff (although not great competition). Also fantastic hands. 5 years in college is concerning for his profile; none of them at good programs. Small and very late breakout. At the end of the day, he consistently created and more importantly maintained separation which is skill I really covet. Long term upside is limited should be productive immediately in NFL.

7. Tre Harris, Ole Miss

Ascending player. High school QB who moved to WR at Louisiana Tech, and then transferred upwards. Ole Miss system or not, being productive in the SEC while still familiarising yourself with the position means something. For me, it’s not about his efficiency. Harris is a great athlete who has consistently gotten better and more instinctual through his career. Will be deadly if he can develop intermediate routes but the NFL is a step up and it will take time.

8. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

Extremely productive. Plenty of speed for his great size. Really smooth hips and YAC ability for someone of his build. More risky to me than many think because of high proportion he ends up in contested situations. Don’t see how he’ll consistently separate at the next level.

9. Elik Ayomonor, Stanford

Great profile of size, speed (impressive movement skills in general) and excellent blocking ability. Former track athlete and it shows in change of direction. Routes aren’t “smooth” perse but would say there’s a lack of wasted movements. Questionable — bordering on poor — ball skills and injury history (ACL, MCL, meniscus tears) isn’t ideal but was long ago now. Could be great but needs to be coached up. I see the vision but the worry is he won’t get on the field enough early.

10. Savion Williams, TCU

6’ 4”, 222 lbs at WR is a super unique build. Has genuine release packages and route running ability. Also impressed as Wildcat QB which is prompting many to say he should move to RB with his size. Powerful runner and surprising ability to make defenders miss. Terrible inconsistency from game to game - truly don’t know what you’re getting each snap. You also wish he played more special teams for his size. A real mould-breaker though and hopefully he gets to the right play caller.

11. Luther Burden III, Missouri

Upside is incredibly high, excellent speed and YAC skills. Inconsistent ability to win as a route runner and work ethic concerns make it tough to project he can improve this (at least as an outsider scouting him). 2023 tape is electric though and still has excellent movement skills.

12. Tai Felton, Maryland

Great athlete- speed and vertical ability is very impressive especially at his size. Quite lean and frequently ended up with awkward catches. Feel like you’re getting Jahan Dotson at a much better price tag.

13. Jaylin Noel, Iowa State

Great releases and shifty route runner with good speed. Overall great WR skills. Smaller frame wasn’t able to compete with more physical corners. Is a great player but lacks a lot of the things you can’t coach.

14. Tory Horton, Colorado State

Lean, fast player. Clear potential to develop into a field stretcher in the NFL. Injury history isn’t ideal but I’m very in on Horton.

15. Jalen Royals, Utah State

Excellent speed and burst, should move to slot in the NFL. Utah St offense isn’t translatable at all and likely will need to be schemed up touches. Inconsistent route running and drops. Was able to transfer from JUCO to Utah St- why couldn’t he move further up the totem pole? Will be first player drafted from school since Jordan Love.

16. Isaiah Bond, Texas

Game speed pops off the tape. Barely ran any real routes and need to develop ability to separate on deep routes - a concerning comment given off-the-field concerns.

HMs - Out of top 100:

18. Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas

Solid athlete with special teams versatility.

19. Pat Bryant, Illinois

Good route running; savvy, but not a prospect for me - just not athletic enough.

Tight Ends

1. Tyler Warren, Penn State

Strong receiver and blocker. Versatility to play on all downs will be highly valued. Extremely clean prospect profile.

2. Kolston Loveland, Michigan

Excellent, tough receiver. Great athleticism should see him be a starting TE early.

3. Mason Taylor, LSU

Talented and young. Ascending player with high upside but still raw

4. Elijah Arroyo, Miami

Basically a power slot - will be steady option for a West Coast scheme

5. Harold Fannin Jr, Bowling Green

Should do the job for offences looking for a pass-catching option but skeptical if prolific production against weak competition will translate.

HM - out of top 100:

6. Gunnar Helm, Texas

Still developing but good YAC skills to work off of.

1. Jaguars – Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

Walker’s meteoric rise over the last month has culminated in him being the very first in the draft. I know Walker had become the expected pick in the last few days but I still never quite believed it until I heard it from the commissioner. While I don’t necessarily agree with the pick, I get the appeal of Walker – in a class filled with doubles, why not take a home run swing. I’ve come around to Walker as a prospect because his floor is not quite as low as I orginally thought. At worst, he’s a solid run defender with ridiculous athleticism. While still not the choice I would’ve made, I hope he works out (for Baalke’s sake).

2. Lions – Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan

The Lions were on the clock for just over 2 minutes before they handed the card in. Hutchinson is a great fit for the Lions both schematically and culturally and I think while he’s not quite the EDGE’s who have gone before him at 2nd overall (Bosa, Young, etc), he’s a damn good prospect who looks to make a huge day 1 impact in Detroit.

3. Texans – Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU

Stingley is my top overall prospect in the draft and will be an excellent fit in Lovie Smith’s scheme. Stingley was simply the most talented player in college football… as a true freshman – for me, that simply can’t be overstated. I really do think Stingley will grow to be one of the premier corners in the league sooner rather than later. Great pick from Houston.

4. Jets – Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

I really never bought the Jets going CB with Thibodeaux, Ikey and Neal still on the board, but Gardner certainly fits the bill of a lockdown Saleh corner (think Richard Sherman). Gardner is a great prospect who’s most impressive quality is his consistency throughout college – it’s hard to imagine Gardner busting. Again, I think I would’ve gone for an EDGE or OT but regardless, it’s hard to complain about Sauce.

5. Giants – Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon

Thibodeaux is my top EDGE prospect in the class and the Giants got a total steal here in my opinion. His first-step is simply rare and hopefully he can bring some quality pass rush play to the Giants who have lacked it for too long. I expect Thibodeaux to be one of the league’s top pass rushers and we’ll look back and wonder how he fell all the way to 5.

6. Panthers – Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

Good to see the Panthers make the smart choice here. Ekwonu is certainly the most versatile offensive lineman available and will greatly help whoever’s the signal-caller there next year. Ekwonu really shines in the run game and is a great pick especially because of his floor – at worst, he’s an all-pro guard.

7. Giants – Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

Neal is my top OT prospect in the draft and makes perfect sense here to the Giants. The Giants were clinical with their first two picks and were clearly content with either Neal or Cross when they left them both on the board at 5. Neal makes more sense as the higher-upside player who already has experience playing RT versus Cross who would have to transition there now. Neal is a little risky and has shades of Mekhi Becton, but at 7 in this class, I think this is a great value because his upside is nothing short of all-pro.

8. Falcons – Drake London, WR, USC

I do like London but I don’t think Atlanta should’ve gone WR. London and Pitts is a scary thought but considering Cross, Johnson and even Hamilton were still on the board, I would’ve looked elsewhere. London isn’t my favorite receiver in the class but regardless, I do expect London to make a substantial impact and be a great player at the next level – I’m not really concerned about his ability to seperate.

9. Seahawks – Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State

Seattle had to go OT and Cross was the best one available. I guess I’m just not used to Seattle making logical picks. Cross is probably the best pass blocker and just a smooth athlete – expect him to be a quality starter for a while in Seattle.

10. Jets – Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

I have to say I’m surprised they passed on Williams but Wilson is still a good all-around receiver. I’m definitely not as high on Wilson as some but he will provide some much needed support to Zach Wilson. Overall, the Jets got two quality prospects but they may regret not getting a trench player with one of their top two picks.

11. TRADE! Saints – Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State

The Saints reportedly gave a 3rd and 4th to move up from 16 to get Olave. I don’t mind the trade because I think Olave is a stud. Debatable whether moving up was the right call but Olave is a match made in heaven for the Saints.

12. TRADE! Lions – Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama

Wow. At least as of now, I don’t understand why the Vikings have made this trade – just seems like horrible value. As for the Lions, it sounds crazy to move up this far for a non-QB but for this price?! Absolutely. Williams brings speed no one else in this class does and he seems to be progressing fantastically with his ACL injury. Great move from Brad Holmes… who would’ve thought the Lions come out of Day 1 with Hutchinson and Williams and still have a 2nd.

13. TRADE! Eagles – Jordan Davis, IDL, Georgia

Great trade here from the Eagles. The Ravens almost certainly would’ve taken him at 14. They simply don’t make guys like this and he makes perfect sense to replace Cox eventually. I’m personally of the belief if you can do one thing but do it really, really well, then you’re a valuable player. Great move and pick from Howie.

14. Ravens – Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

Hamilton is my 2nd overall prospect in this class so this is a total steal. Not sure where exactly he’ll fit on this defense but he’s easily the best safety prospect I’ve ever scouted and sometimes it’s just about getting those guys in the building.

15. Texans – Kenyon Green, IOL, Texas A&M

I mean it’s a bit of a reach but it certainly fits a need well. We know the Texans are big on character so I can see where this comes from. Green is probably the most “plug-and-play” IOL starter in this class.

TRADE: Marquise Brown to Cardinals

Brown and a 3rd for 23rd overall. Interesting move. Cardinals have been looking to move out and this makes sense. Don’t really have any initial feelings but seems solid for both sides.

16. Commanders – Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State

I love Dotson as much as the next guy, I really do. But he’s kinda Terry 2.0. Not sure if I love this fit but Dotson is a quality player.

17. Chargers – Zion Johnson, IOL, Boston College

I love Zion. I think Penning is maybe a better fit to replace Storm Norton but regardless I really like the pick.

TRADE: AJ Brown to Eagles

WOW! And a 4 yr/$100M extension with $57M guaranteed. Great move from Howie because clearly he can’t draft WR’s. I wonder what the Titans will do here…

18. Titans – Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas

Burks is my WR1 in this class but surely Penning was a match made in heaven for the Titans and then you get the WR later. Either way, Burks is a great player and I think he’ll have a great career in Tennessee.

19. Saints – Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa

What a draft from the Saints. I’m pretty surprised Penning fell this far – he’s a risky prospect but worth the reward in my opinion, especially at this price.

20. Steelers – Kenny Pickett, QB, Pitt

I’m not a huge Pickett fan but the Steelers are the dream destination for QB’s this year. I still don’t love the pick – in a class where no one stands out, why not bet on the guy with all the upside with Willis? I think Pickett could definitely be a starting quality quarterback in the NFL, but never an elite one.

21. TRADE! Chiefs – Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington

Interesting move here from the Chiefs. The dropoff after McDuffie is significant so I like the trade. I don’t think he’s quite the prospect some do but his tape is CLEAN. He makes sense in KC.

22. Packers – Quay Walker, LB, Georgia

Over the past few days, Walker has shot up boards and now he’s wound up at 22. The Packers really couldn’t take a WR so LB makes sense. Walker is very raw but simply put, he’s big, strong and young… Gutekunst loves those guys.

23. TRADE! Bills – Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida

I don’t know why they felt they needed to trade up but I really like the pick. Elam has tools, he just needs to refine them. He’ll be a great complement to White as a physical outside corner.

24. Cowboys – Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa

Usually the Cowboys stick pretty strongly to BPA so I’m very surprised to see them pass on Johnson. Smith is a young but raw prospect who hopefully Dallas can develop into a quality starter.

25. Ravens – Tyler Linderbuam, IOL, Iowa

I’m very happy to see Linderbaum go in the 1st because he’s just a stud prospect. Some will say it’s too early for a center but if he fits your scheme, Linderbaum will be a pro-bowl level starter.

26. TRADE! Jets – Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State

Not sure how Joe Douglas pulled this off. Jermaine Johnson’s huge fall ends here where he could’ve ended up at 4 or 10. Johnson is one of the draft’s most technically sound EDGE’s and while not a home run pick for me, getting a player at a premium position like this at 26 is well worth it.

27. TRADE! Jaguars – Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah

Lloyd is an absolute bowling ball of a player – big, strong and quick. While I question his instincts and decision-making, this is a very solid selection for a rebuilding defense.

28. Packers – Devonte Wyatt, IDL, Georgia

Off-the-field concerns pushed Wyatt down to 28. I like this pick more than the Quay Walker one but I think the Packers are in for a rude awakening if they think they can stay put at 53 and hope a receiver they like falls to them. Wyatt however finds a really nice landing spot in Green Bay which does give me optimism in maximising his uber-athletic and versatile skillset.

29. Patriots – Cole Strange, IOL, UT-Chattanooga

Cole Strange, a Div-2 player who BALLED out at the Senior Bowl and tested incredibly well at the combine has made his way into the 1st round of the NFL draft thanks to Bill Belichick and his affinity for older small school FBS players. All jokes aside, Strange is a great prospect and while 29 is way too early, I hope he can make it worth it as he attempts to replace Shaq Mason.

30. Chiefs – George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue

I had heard Karlaftis was dropping on boards but was really surprised to see him last this long. Karlaftis as a prospect has really grown on me over the last few months. He’s just a good football player and his production backs it up. I expect him to be a starting-level EDGE in Kansas City.

31. Bengals – Daxton Hill, S, Michigan

I was pretty convinced the Bengals were going to trade out of this pick but Dax Hill is a nice choice. Similarly, I’ve heard he’s been dropping down boards recently but his versatility as a safety and probably the best nickel in this class makes him worthy of a first-round selection. Hopefully, he can help bolster this scrappy secondary.

32. Vikings – Lewis Cine, S, Georgia

Cine, the 5th (!!) defensive Bulldog to come off the board is a very intriguing prospect. On one hand, I can’t tell if he’s been a product of such a good scheme at Georgia surrounded by so much talent that he barely has to worry but with that comes the argument that he never got to show everything he can do. The Vikings clearly agree with the latter point of view and perhaps they will continue to address their defense with their next pick at 34.

Wow, what a draft… and that was only Day 1. So much talent still left on the board. I’m excited to see what these players become in the coming years and inevitably look back on this and see all the busts I thought were slam dunks.

This mock has been made as my entry to The Huddle Report’s official mock draft competition. The scoring is as follows: 1 point for every player predicted in the first round who actually goes in the 1st round; and 2 additional points for every player/team match (regardless of the specific pick they were chosen). Keep reading to see my entry: