We’re just over a week away from the draft which can only mean one thing: We’re in smokescreen season. We’re here to wade through some of the latest reports.
1. Cincinnati
Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
Probably the only mock selection in the draft that has no drama or suspense attached to it.
2. Washington
Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
Has a chance to give new coach Rivera an elite pass rusher right off the bat.
3. Detroit
Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Has the talent of a top-five pick and fits a need after the Lions traded away Darius Slay.
4. N.Y. Giants
Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Lots of options for the Giants here, but Becton is massive (6-foot-7, 365 pounds) and as athletic as they come.
5. Miami
Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
Here’s the shocker. Many reports are coming out that the Fins actually have Herbert ranked higher than Tua.
6. L.A. Chargers
Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
The next shocker. L.A. reportedly has Herbert higher than Tua, too, and may be content to roll with Tyrod Taylor.
7. Carolina
Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Brown has the ability to blow up plays from the middle of a defensive front, a rare talent.
8. Arizona
Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
After stealing Hopkins, we don’t see the Cards going WR. Instead protection for Murray is the move.
9. Jacksonville
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
His big red flag isn’t just his hip, it’s the multiple other injuries he suffered. But at this point, the Jags can’t pass.
10. Cleveland
Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
After locking up the top RT in free agency, the Browns should seal up the other side with Wills.
11. N.Y. Jets
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
The Jets have a big need for offensive weapons and Jeudy would easily walk in as the team’s top WR.
12. Las Vegas
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
The 1A receiver in the draft, he provides a bit more speed than Jeudy, with only a slight lack of polish.
13. San Francisco
CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
Reportedly, 40% of teams may actually have Henderson ranked above fellow CB Okudah on their boards.
14. Tampa Bay
Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
We could easily see him go in the top ten in some scenarios, but if he falls to the Bucs, Thomas is a smart pick.
15. Denver
Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
Would provide an amazing speed threat opposite the big-bodied Courtland Sutton for the Broncos.
16. Atlanta
K’Lavon Chaisson, DE, LSU
Pass rush has forever been a need for the Falcons, who should tab the draft’s second-best edge rusher here.
17. Dallas
Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Could actually be a top-10 pick in this draft and would certainly be the best player available here.
18. Miami
Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
The Fins have done well in free agency this off-season, but could still add a quality safety like McKinney.
19. Las Vegas
Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
Has the speed to be seemingly everywhere on the field and will be a good fit in an NFL defence.
20. Jacksonville
Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
After falling into Tua earlier, the Jags can now get a solid addition to the middle of their defence.
21. Philadelphia
Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
After adding Slay via trade, the Eagles’ next massive need is at WR. Jefferson would be a great addition if he’s here.
22. Minnesota
Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
Three of their top corners from last year won’t be back, leaving this a big spot of need.
23. New England
Zack Baun, OLB, Wisconsin
A versatile linebacker that would fit well into Bill Belichick’s already-strong defence.
24. New Orleans
Jordan Love, QB, Utah St.
We’re almost certain this is Drew Brees’ last season and Love could use a year to grow under his tutelage.
25. Minnesota
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
After trading away Stefon Diggs, the Vikings have a big hole opposite Adam Thielen that needs filling.
26. Miami
Josh Jones, OT, Houston
There’s a bit of a dropoff after the top four tackles in the draft, but the Fins do have a need.
27. Seattle
Cesar Ruiz, OG, Michigan
It wouldn’t be a shock to see the draft’s top interior lineman go much higher than this spot.
28. Baltimore
Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
The Ravens have always been a proponent of going best player available and YGM would fit the bill for us.
29. Tennessee
A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Could be seen as a bit of a project, but the Titans have the right coaching to turn him into a star.
30. Green Bay
Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
Many mocks seem to think the Packers will grab a QB here, but adding a weapon for Rodgers makes more sense.
31. San Francisco
Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU
After dealing DeForest Buckner, the Niners could inject some more size on their D-line here.
32. Kansas City
Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
May trade back to add picks, but if the champs stay put and corner would fit their biggest need.