I want to emphasize that this mock draft is not what I think teams are actually going to do. You can find that information all over the internet done by people way smarter than me, with way more information and league sources than I have. This mock draft is what I think teams should do with their picks.
1 Tennessee Titans – Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
The Titans are absolutely awful, especially offensively. No QB in this draft is good enough to succeed with what they have going on right now. I think the best move is to build up the team and wait for a better QB in future years. Carter is the best player in this draft and reminds me of Micah Parsons and Von Miller in the way he rushes the QB. He can combine with Jeffrey Simmons to produce a great front four on an otherwise bad team
2 Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
It seems like Hunter is seen as a primary WR who can help out at CB too. He could give the Browns a good 1-2 punch with him and Jerry Jeudy. Defensively he would be able to boost their secondary with limited snaps at CB.
3 New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami
I think Ward would fit in nice here. He has some swagger that would fit well in NYC. He also would be going to an offensive HC, has a star LT, and a star WR to throw the ball to
4 New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT, LSU
I think the Pats bite the bullet on Campbell. His arm length isn’t great, but the guy was a three year starter and stud while playing in the SEC. He was going against top tier edge rushers and delivered week after week. Film is more important than measurables and I think the Pats go with a guy who can protect QB Drake Maye.
5 Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
Graham is the best player available here and the Jags defense is in desperate need of help.
6 Las Vegas Raiders – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Membou can plug in at RT and give the Raiders one of the best tackle combinations in the league. This should help Geno Smith and the Raiders compete for a playoff spot.
7 New York Jets – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Justin Fields will need more weapons around him and Warren absolutely fills that need. He can line up all over the field and inject some life into their offense.
8 Carolina Panthers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
In a prove it year for the Bryce Young, the Panthers need some young playmakers on offense. Loveland can immediately make an impact.
9 New Orleans Saints – Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
Walker is the best remaining player here and can line up at LB or Edge rusher depending on where the Saints need him. On an older team, he can provide some infusion of youth.
10 Chicago Bears – Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
The Bears did a fantastic job improving their offense bringing in Ben Johnson to be their HC/play caller and beefing up their offensive line. Now they improve their defense with a great edge rusher. The Bears should compete to make the playoffs.
11 San Francisco 49ers – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Johnson is probably a top 5 talent in the draft. He had some minor injuries that have dropped his stock, so the Niners get him for a discount. For an older team that has lost a lot of talent, they are happy to take the best player available here.
12 Dallas Cowboys – Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
The Cowboys are at their best when they have a great offensive line. They need to rebuild it and Banks is a great option who Dallas fans are likely familiar with.
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