1. Cleveland Browns
Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina |
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How's this for a curveball to begin the night? The thinking is the Browns get antsy about Trubisky being available at No. 12 and don't find any takers to trade up. Could Cleveland ownership get involved and insist on a QB here? Remember, the Browns passed on Carson Wentz last year and really need a franchise-changer at the position.
Myles Garrett is my No. 1-ranked prospect.
2. San Francisco 49ers
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Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M *|
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The 49ers might run to the podium if Garrett is available here, assuming they can't find any takers who want to trade up to take Garrett. He is a brilliant, natural pass-rusher with elite size and athleticism.
3. Chicago Bears
Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford **|
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If Adams doesn't make it to the Bears at 3, the versatile Thomas could be the pick. He'd play end in Chicago's 4-3. After snagging Leonard Floyd in last year's first round, the Bears are building a solid front seven.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars
Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU **|
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When new Jaguars executive vice president for football operations Tom Coughlin was Jacksonville's coach, he had Fred Taylor as his workhorse back. I think Coughlin will go and get another guy who can pile up carries -- and hopefully touchdowns, for the sake of Jaguars fans -- to help Blake Bortles.
5. Tennessee Titans (from Rams)
Jamal Adams, S, LSU **|
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This is a potential trading spot for teams trying to jump in front of the Jets and take
Mitchell Trubisky. General manager Jon Robinson already has shown that he isn't afraid to deal -- he moved out of the No. 1 pick, then moved up to No. 8 last year. Adams is simply the best prospect left on the board and a steal at No. 5 overall. Top cornerback
Marshon Lattimore is another possibility if the Titans keep the pick.
6. New York Jets
O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama **|
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With
Mitchell Trubisky off the board, the Jets go with the draft's best tight end and one of the safest prospects in the class. Howard is an all-around player who is a great blocker and receiver. This is another potential landing spot for
Marshon Lattimore.
7. Los Angeles Chargers
Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson **|
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This could be the shocker on Thursday night. The 35-year-old Philip Rivers has taken a lot of hits over the years, and the Chargers could want a fresh start after moving to L.A. Another name to watch is
Malik Hooker, the best center fielder-type safety in this class.
8. Carolina Panthers
Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford **|
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This is a perfect fit. McCaffrey is more than a running back -- he'll also help in the receiving and return games. That's just another weapon for Cam Newton & Co.
9. Cincinnati Bengals
Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama **|
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Allen at No. 9 is all about best player available -- he's my No. 2-ranked prospect. He can play anywhere on the line. The Bengals could be tempted to take a linebacker (
Haason Reddick, maybe?) or pass-rusher (
Derek Barnett fits) here.
10. Buffalo Bills
Haason Reddick, LB, Temple **|
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This came down to
Reuben Foster or Reddick, and the Bills can't go wrong. Buffalo needs speed at linebacker, even with all of the wide receivers still on the board. With last year's second-round pick
Reggie Ragland slotted in at middle linebacker, I'm going with Reddick, who's more versatile than Foster and could move outside.
11. New Orleans Saints
Derek Barnett, DE/OLB, Tennessee **|
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With Reddick off the board, New Orleans could move on to the pass-rushers and choose from the next tier. Barnett is a
Terrell Suggs-type who was extremely productive in college (33.0 career sacks).
12. Cleveland Browns (from Eagles)
Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State **|
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Lattimore could drop if there is lingering concerns about his hamstrings, which hampered him his first two years as a Buckeye. He's my top corner, though, even with only one season of tape, and he has all the traits of an All-Pro. The Browns could also try to trade up.
13. Arizona Cardinals
Mike Williams, WR, Clemson **|
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This is great value at No. 13, getting the draft's top receiver. Williams could be a younger version of
Larry Fitzgerald, who turns 34 this year. Arizona will hope Williams becomes what it thought former first-round pick
Michael Floyd was going to be.
14. Philadelphia Eagles (from Vikings)
Charles Harris, OLB, Missouri **|
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If
Mike Williams and
Christian McCaffrey are off the board, the Eagles could opt to go with a pass-rusher. Harris, who had 16.0 sacks over the past two seasons, is the best in the next tier.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Takkarist McKinley, OLB/DE, UCLA **|
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New general manager Chris Ballard came from the Chiefs, who put a premium on compiling pass-rushers and generating pressure.
Robert Mathis has retired, and Indianapolis doesn't have any outside linebackers with double-digit sack potential. The speed rusher McKinley could be that guy in the Colts' 3-4.
16. Baltimore Ravens
Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan **|
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Baltimore is in a good spot to choose from the top offensive linemen, but Davis would be tough to pass up. He's stellar after the catch and would help stretch the field for
Joe Flacco. Former first-round pick
Breshad Perriman has only 33 catches since being picked in 2015. Davis could play inside or outside.
17. Washington Redskins
Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State **|
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The Redskins are moving
Su'a Cravens, last year's second-round pick, to safety, but he's an in-the-box guy. They still need a center fielder, and Hooker is a ball hawk. He had seven interceptions -- three for touchdowns -- in his lone season as a starter.
18. Tennessee Titans
John Ross, WR, Washington **|
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With
Corey Davis gone, Ross is the next-best pass-catcher available. His 4.22 40 speed is his greatest asset, but he's a well-rounded receiver. He could also be an elite kick returner.
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19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama **|
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Tampa Bay could upgrade at right tackle over
Demar Dotson. The Bucs have to protect
Jameis Winston. Tight end
David Njoku is also in play here.
20. Denver Broncos
Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin **|
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The Broncos have to get a left tackle in this draft. I don't trust
Donald Stephenson or
Ty Sambrailo to get the job done. Ramczyk was great in his one year as starter at Wisconsin. Another connection: Geep Chryst, the brother of Badgers coach Paul Chryst, is Denver's new tight ends coach.
21. Detroit Lions
Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida **|
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The Lions have needs at linebacker, cornerback and end on defense, and Davis would be a great fit. He is a steady, reliable and versatile defensive with a nose for the football. And I love his intangibles.
22. Miami Dolphins
Reuben Foster, ILB, Alabama **|
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Foster has some
off-field concerns that could cause him to drop, but the fit is too perfect here. Miami needs linebackers to play next
Kiko Alonso. Foster is one of the three most talented prospects in this class. That would make it two straight seasons Miami takes a super-talented guy who dropped on draft day (
Laremy Tunsil in 2016).
23. New York Giants
David Njoku, TE, Miami (Fla.) **|
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The Giants struggled on offense last season, and New York is missing a playmaker at tight end. Njoku is one of the most athletic tight ends to enter the league in recent years.
Eli Manning targeted
Odell Beckham Jr. 169 times last season -- the second most in the league. Njoku, who turns 21 in July, could be a big-time weapon in the NFL.
24. Oakland Raiders
Kevin King, CB, Washington **|
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In a deep class of cornerbacks, King stands out for his size (6-3, 200). After taking safety
Karl Joseph on Day 1 last year, the Raiders are still trying to improve their secondary. Corner is a gaping hole.
25. Houston Texans
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech **|
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Don't be surprised if Mahomes is available and the Texans make a decision between him and the best available offensive tackle. After missing out on Tony Romo,
Tom Savage and
Brandon Weeden are Houston's QBs. Mahomes could be an upgrade -- in time. He is extremely raw but has undeniable arm talent.
26. Seattle Seahawks
Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU **|
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There's still a chance
Richard Sherman leaves Seattle, and the Seahawks' other starter,
DeShawn Shead, is coming back from a torn ACL he suffered in the playoffs. White, a four-year starter, is also a dynamic punt returner. This Seahawks pick could come down to corner vs. offensive line.
27. Kansas City Chiefs
Evan Engram, WR/TE, Ole Miss **|
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Yes, the Chiefs have All-Pro tight end
Travis Kelce, but don't think of Engram as a tight end. He's a big (6-3, 234) receiver who could line up off tackle. His 4.42 40 at the combine wowed scouts.
28. Dallas Cowboys
Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama **|
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The Cowboys' secondary was depleted in free agency. Humphrey, my second-ranked corner, has elite upside. Dallas will also be keeping an eye on pass-rushers. This is a defensive draft for Jerry Jones and Co.
29. Green Bay Packers
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Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky *|
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This is an easy pick with the draft's top guard still on the board. The Packers lost
T.J. Lang in free agency, and they'd be getting a Pro Bowl talent who could start immediately. Lamp was a four-year starter at left tackle for the Hilltoppers.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers
Budda Baker, S, Washington **|
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I've said many times that if Baker were bigger, I think he'd be a top-15 pick, and I'm moving him into the first round in my final mock. His 5-10 frame is the only thing holding him back. But he has some value as a slot corner. He's that good in coverage.
31. Atlanta Falcons
Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State **|
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Atlanta needs a 4-3 end who can rush the passer and also hold up in the run game opposite
Vic Beasley Jr. Willis is a high-character kid who consistently beat double teams for the Wildcats. If
Forrest Lamp makes it here, he'd make sense too.
32. New Orleans Saints (from Patriots)
Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC **|
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Jackson is still a work in progress at corner, but the tools are there. He's only 5-10, 186, but I think he could play slot corner on Day 1 in the league. He's also my second-ranked punt returner, and I wouldn't be surprised if Sean Payton gave Jackson a handful of offensive plays every game.
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