The Bears hold the first pick – for now. Chicago is open to dealing the pick with a many QB-needy reportedly interested in moving up to the top spot.
1. Chicago
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
As long as they hold the top pick, it’s between Carter and Will Anderson for the Bears at No 1.
2. Houston
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Might need to move up a spot to guarantee getting this year’s Heisman Award winner.
3. Arizona
Will Anderson Jr., DE, Alabama
This year’s top edge rusher should give an instant boost to the Cards defence.
4. Indianapolis
Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
A big-yet-mobile QB, Levis has a high ceiling but questions on if he can star in the pros.
5. Seattle
Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
May be tempted to take a young, stud QB, but upgrading the defensive line is a must.
6. Detroit
Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Pairing him with previous top-10 corner Jeffrey Okudah would help the Lions take another leap.
7. Las Vegas
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Derek Carr is out the door and Stroud has the potential to be the first pick in the draft.
8. Atlanta
Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
Once again the Falcons have a big need for a pass rusher and shouldn’t overlook it.
9. Carolina
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
The Panthers need to break the cycle of taking on other teams’ retreads and develop their own QB.
10. Philadelphia
Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
James Bradberry is a free agent and Darius Slay isn’t getting any younger.
11. Tennessee
Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
With Taylor Lewan getting cut, the Titans will need another anchor on their offensive line.
12. Houston
Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
With Brandin Cooks likely leaving, the Texans should aim to get a top WR prospect for their new QB.
13. N.Y. Jets
Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Skornoski could be the top lineman taken and has the versatility to play guard if needed.
14. New England
Brian Branch, S, Alabama
The Pats have a bunch of holes to fill and this versatile DB from Alabama is right up their alley.
15. Green Bay
Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
Mayer is a lot more well-rounded than most tight ends that get taken in the first round.
16. Washington
Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
The Commanders may be looking at upgrading their O-line, but their pass defence needs a lot of work.
17. Pittsburgh
Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Getting Kenny Pickett more time in the pocket would help his development in Year 2.
18. Detroit
Luke Van Ness, DE, Iowa
Looked great at the Senior Bowl and would bolster the Lions rising defence.
19. Tampa Bay
Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
Lavonte David’s pending free agency creates a big hole in the middle of the Bucs defence.
20. Seattle
Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Would Seattle consider another pass rusher in the first round? Maybe, but Addison is a great grab.
21. L.A. Chargers
Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Keenan Allen is a potential cap casualty, which makes getting a receiving threat a big priority.
22. Baltimore
Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
Will look long and hard at an RB or WR, but getting an outside corner is another priority.
23. Minnesota
Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
The Vikings defence allowed the second-most yards in the league last year and Patrick Peterson is a FA.
24. Jacksonville
Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
The Jags have a lot of free agents on the defensive line and Kancey has a chance to go in the top 10.
25. New York Giants
Jaxon Smith-Njiba, WR, Ohio State
The Giants got by with a no-name receiving corps last year and could use some more pedigree.
26. Dallas
Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Cowboys’ need for a weapon opposite CeeDee Lamb become very apparent as the season progressed.
27. Buffalo
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
He’s a potential top-10 pick, but could slide given teams’ reluctance to invest in running backs.
28. Cincinnati
Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
After addressing their offensive line last year, their pass defence should be this year’s focus.
29. New Orleans
Tuli Tuipulotu, DT, USC
Strong and agile, Tuipulotu has drawn comparisons to Saints great Cam Jordan.
30. Philadelphia
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Miles Sanders is a free agent, so either the Eagles will pay up or could take a replacement here.
31. Kansas City
Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
Getting depth on their defensive front will help ease the burden on Chris Jones.
x-Miami forfeits first-round pick for tampering.