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Dane Brugler 1h ago
A few weeks before the NFL Draft each year, I attempt to do one seven-round mock draft, covering every pick. It’s an exhaustive exercise because I’m not focusing just on team needs, but also fit (scheme and culture) and breadcrumbs (draft trends, pro days, etc.).
However, while we have knowledge of virtual meetings, it was tougher this year without the scouting combine, facility visits or one-on-one workouts.
Like always, I included a team-by-team view of each organization’s draft class at the bottom so it is easier to see each team’s draft haul.
Here we go.
Round 1
1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
In most years, there is a level of intrigue up until draft day regarding the No. 1 pick. This isn’t most years – Lawrence is the pick.
2. New York Jets – Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
Since my first mock draft back in November, Wilson has been the projected pick at No. 2 and nothing has happened to change that belief. The first two picks are locked in.
3. San Francisco 49ers – Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
The uncertainty of the draft starts at No. 3. We know it will be a quarterback, but which one? Coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers have seen or are scheduled to see Jones, Justin Fields and Trey Lance throw in person as the organization does due diligence on the top available passers. My initial reaction after San Francisco traded up to No. 3 was Lance, but most of the buzz points to Jones. Ultimately, any of the three quarterbacks could be the pick here and it wouldn’t be a surprise.
4. Atlanta Falcons – Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
The Falcons have three options: draft a quarterback, the top non-quarterback (Kyle Pitts) or trade back to the highest bidder. Matt Ryan will be Atlanta’s starter in the short-term, but the idea of grooming Lance in head coach Arthur Smith’s offense is an exciting long-term succession plan.
5. Cincinnati Bengals – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
If I were making the pick, the chance to upgrade the offensive line with Oregon’s Penei Sewell would be the choice. But reuniting Chase with Joe Burrow is understandably enticing for Duke Tobin and Cincinnati’s decision-makers. Which direction to go is a great problem for the Bengals to have at No. 5.
6. Miami Dolphins – Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
After trading down from No. 3 to No. 12, the Dolphins paid an expensive price to jump back into the top six. Miami made the move with the idea of drafting an offensive difference-maker and Pitts (the top non-quarterback in the class) certainly qualifies.
7. Detroit Lions – Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
If the first six picks play out like this, the Lions’ selection likely comes down to Fields, the top offensive lineman on their board or which Alabama receiver they prefer. As Detroit begins a rebuild, the chance to start in the trenches with a 20-year old stud tackle makes sense.
8. Carolina Panthers – Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
Don’t rule out Fields here – there are several around the league who believe the Panthers are ready to throw multiple darts at the quarterback position. But if the Panthers are invested in giving Sam Darnold the chance to be “the guy,” then upgrading the offensive line would be wise. Slater would immediately become the top left tackle on Carolina’s roster.
9. Denver Broncos – Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
How seriously are the Broncos considering a quarterback at No. 9? With a first-year general manager in George Paton (and John Elway not completely out of the picture), it is tough to know. But Drew Lock hasn’t done enough to secure the starting job and Fields’ talent might be too good to pass up.
10. Dallas Cowboys – Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
In the Super Bowl era, the latest slot where the first defensive player in the draft was taken was in 1999 when Champ Bailey went No. 7 to Washington. But Surtain falling to No. 10 as the first defender is a realistic possibility. Dallas has the chance to reunite him with Trevon Diggs on the cornerback depth chart.
11. New York Giants – Alijah Vera-Tucker, OG, USC
If the Giants want Daniel Jones to succeed, continuing to upgrade the offensive line with this pick will be attractive. There is no such thing as a “safe” prospect in the NFL Draft, but Vera-Tucker is viewed by many around the league as having low bust potential and a high floor. Personally, I would go Jaylen Waddle here, which is another realistic possibility.
12. Philadelphia Eagles – Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
The Eagles could go wide receiver here or add to the trenches, but Philadelphia also needs help at cornerback. Horn and Darius Slay starting on the outside would help make cornerback a strength.
13. Los Angeles Chargers – Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
The Chargers don’t need another wide receiver to be an explosive offense – they already are with Justin Herbert at quarterback. But the idea of dropping Waddle’s special athleticism into that scheme (with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams) would be tough to pass up.
14. Minnesota Vikings – Kwity Paye, edge, Michigan
The Vikings haven’t drafted a defensive end in the first two rounds since 2005 (Erasmus James). So history says pass rusher won’t be the pick. But Minnesota ranked in the bottom five last season in sacks, and Paye has the athletic tools to be equally effective vs. the pass and the run.
15. New England Patriots – Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
With his athletic versatility at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, Collins is a very Patriots-like prospect and a great match in New England’s scheme. His value as a cover man, blitzer and run-and-chase pursuit player has Bill Belichick written all over it.
16. Arizona Cardinals – DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
What a steal if Smith falls this far. The Cardinals have solid role players behind DeAndre Hopkins on the receiver depth chart and there are arguably greater team needs, but Arizona can’t pass on Smith and his impact in that offense.
17. Las Vegas Raiders – Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech
A playmaking linebacker (Micah Parsons or Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah) or defensive lineman (Christian Barmore) would make sense, but Darrisaw would help fill the sizeable void left by the departure of right tackle Trent Brown.
18. Miami Dolphins – Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Parsons is the type of freaky talent that coach Brian Flores would love to add to his defense. With his background as both an off-ball linebacker and pass rusher, Parsons has elite athletic traits and can fill multiple roles in the Dolphins’ scheme.
19. Washington Football Team – Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
Washington has invested numerous first-round picks in the front seven and could do it again with a talent like Owusu-Koramoah. Whether he lines up over the slot or in a more traditional stack role, the Notre Dame product, who grew up just south of D.C., is a dynamic do-it-all defender.
20. Chicago Bears – Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
If the Bears are unable to trade up for a quarterback, the focus should shift to one of the team’s other key needs, notably right tackle. Jenkins is a natural on the right side with his unique power and competitive demeanor.
21. Indianapolis Colts – Jaelan Phillips, edge, Miami (Fla.)
Phillips is a tough evaluation due to his medical history, but his talent is worthy of early first-round consideration. If the Colts’ medical staff gives general manager Chris Ballard two thumbs up, Phillips could be a steal for a team in need of more juice rushing the passer.
22. Tennessee Titans – Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama
The Titans have a strong foundation on the defensive line, but the value of adding a talent like Barmore at this point in the draft could really take the Titans’ front to another level. He has Pro Bowl potential as both a run stuffer and pass rusher.
23. New York Jets – Azeez Ojulari, edge, Georgia
The Jets upgraded the pass rush with Carl Lawson in free agency, but there is still work to do. At only 20 years old, Ojulari led the SEC in sacks, tackles for loss and forced fumbles due to his get-off, length and instincts. And it is clear he has yet to play his best football.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers – Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Harris is highly skilled at toggling between patience and power to press holes and maximize each run. And with his ability as a pass-catcher, he gives the Steelers an immediate impact player who can help the organization contend this season.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars – Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
Wide receiver isn’t a screaming need for the Jaguars, but new coach Urban Meyer covets speed. Moore (and his 4.35 40-yard dash and 6.67 3-cone) checks that box. If Lawrence and Moore reach their full potential, Jacksonville will be talking about this first-round haul for a long time.
26. Cleveland Browns – Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
Although he had only one interception in college, Newsome has 25 passes defended in 21 starts and it was a challenge searching for big plays allowed on his tape. It doesn’t hurt that he tested like an elite athlete with a 4.38 40-yard dash and 6.90 3-cone drill at 6-foot and 192 pounds.
27. Baltimore Ravens – Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
The Ravens have plenty of speed at wide receiver, but not many pass-catchers with Bateman’s savvy. His ability to leverage coverage and run the full route tree should allow him to quickly become a favorite target of Lamar Jackson.
28. New Orleans Saints – Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky
Davis is an impressive size/speed athlete who trusts his eyes to lead him to the football. He only started one season, but it was a productive one season with 10.2 tackles per game and three interceptions, including a pick-six vs. Tennessee.
29. Green Bay Packers – Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
A top-10 pick based on raw talent, Farley will likely see a slight slide on draft day due to his medical situation (He had back surgery last month). How far? That’s anyone’s guess right now, but he could prove to be an unbelievable value in the late first round.
30. Buffalo Bills – Jayson Oweh, edge, Penn State
Did you know Oweh had zero sacks last year? I understand why that stat has been recycled every time Oweh’s name is mentioned, but disruption is production and he had plenty of backfield disruption on tape. Late to the game, he is just scratching the surface of his immense potential.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
The Chiefs have made necessary additions on the interior this offseason, but offensive tackle is a position that the organization must address through the draft. Leatherwood is a guard for some and a tackle for others. Regardless, he is a battle-tested blocker ready to start from day one.
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Joe Tryon, edge, Washington
Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, the Buccaneers have done a nice job retaining key players for another run at the championship, but there is no such thing as too much pass rush. Tryon is still developing his pass rush arsenal, but his body type and athleticism could easily land him in the first round.
Round 2
33. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevon Moehrig, DS, TCU
34. New York Jets – Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State
Jets fans won’t forget the original Asante Samuel and his impact for the Patriots 15 years ago. So the idea of his son becoming a key starter for the Jets has to be appealing.
35. Atlanta Falcons – Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
36. Miami Dolphins – Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
37. Philadelphia Eagles – Creed Humphrey, OC, Oklahoma
38. Cincinnati Bengals – Landon Dickerson, OG/C, Alabama
39. Carolina Panthers – Richie Grant, DS, UCF
40. Denver Broncos – Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
41. Detroit Lions – Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU
42. New York Giants – Gregory Rousseau, edge, Miami (Fla.)
43. San Francisco 49ers – Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
44. Dallas Cowboys – Jevon Holland, DS, Oregon
45. Jacksonville Jaguars – Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
46. New England Patriots – Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
If the Patriots are unable to trade up for a quarterback in the first round, Mills would be an interesting Plan B on Day 2 of the draft. Despite a small sample size and a history of knee issues, Mills has NFL starting talent.
47. Los Angeles Chargers – Sam Cosmi, OT, Texas
48. Las Vegas Raiders – Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington
49. Arizona Cardinals – Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
50. Miami Dolphins – Carlos Basham, edge, Wake Forest
51. Washington Football Team – Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
52. Chicago Bears – Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
53. Tennessee Titans – Joseph Ossai, edge, Texas
54. Indianapolis Colts – Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
55. Pittsburgh Steelers – Quinn Meinerz, OC, Wis. Whitewater
56. Seattle Seahawks – Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
57. Los Angeles Rams – Elijah Molden, CB, Washington
58. Baltimore Ravens – Jaylen Mayfield, OT/G, Michigan
59. Cleveland Browns – Payton Turner, edge, Houston
60. New Orleans Saints – Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
61. Buffalo Bills – Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
With his size and athletic gifts, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Bills consider Campbell in the first round, which would make him a slam dunk pick in the second round.
62. Green Bay Packers – Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
63. Kansas City Chiefs – Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Dillon Radunz, OT/G, North Dakota State
Round 3
65. Jacksonville Jaguars – Josh Myers, OG/C, Ohio State
66. New York Jets – Brady Christensen, OT, BYU
67. Houston Texans – Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina
68. Atlanta Falcons – Ronnie Perkins, edge, Oklahoma
69. Cincinnati Bengals – Milton Williams, DT, Louisiana Tech
The Bengals struck gold in the fourth round of the 2010 draft with Geno Atkins. And as the organization moves on from Atkins, it could try and repeat history with Williams.
70. Philadelphia Eagles – Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
71. Denver Broncos – Walker Little, OT, Stanford
72. Detroit Lions – Divine Deablo, DS, Virginia Tech
73. Carolina Panthers – Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame
74. Washington Football Team – Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami (Fla.)
75. Dallas Cowboys – Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC
76. New York Giants – Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa
77. Los Angeles Chargers – Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
78. Minnesota Vikings – Aaron Banks, OG, Notre Dame
79. Las Vegas Raiders – Andre Cisco, DS, Syracuse
80. Las Vegas Raiders – Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State
81. Miami Dolphins – Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
82. Washington Football Team – Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa
83. Chicago Bears – Zech McPhearson, CB, Texas Tech
A prospect who doesn’t receive nearly enough attention, McPhearson has outstanding athleticism to make plays in man or zone, inside or outside. He will push for starting reps at some point during his rookie season.
84. Philadelphia Eagles – Dayo Odeyingbo, DL, Vanderbilt
85. Tennessee Titans – Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville
86. New York Jets – Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis
87. Pittsburgh Steelers – Stone Forsythe, OT, Florida
88. Los Angeles Rams – Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State
89. Cleveland Browns – Alim McNeill, DT, NC State
90. Minnesota Vikings – Jamar Johnson, DS, Indiana
91. Cleveland Browns – Kendrick Green, OG/C, Illinois
92. Green Bay Packers – D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
93. Buffalo Bills – Deonte Brown, OG, Alabama
94. Kansas City Chiefs – Nico Collins, Michigan
95. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jay Tufele, DT, USC
96. New England Patriots – Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State
97. Los Angeles Chargers – Jackson Carman, OT/G, Clemson
98. New Orleans Saints – Elerson Smith, edge, Northern Iowa
99. Dallas Cowboys – D’Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina
The Cowboys need to prepare for life after Tyron Smith, and D’Ante Smith could be a worthy successor. The East Carolina left tackle boasts the light feet and long arms that coaches covet in a developmental prospect.
100. Tennessee Titans – Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas
101. Detroit Lions – Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina
102. San Francisco 49ers – Drew Dalman, OC, Stanford
103. Los Angeles Rams – James Hudson, OT, Cincinnati
104. Baltimore Ravens – Quincy Roche, edge, Miami (Fla.)
105. New Orleans Saints – Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State
Round 4
106. Jacksonville Jaguars – Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State
107. New York Jets – Robert Hainsey, OG/C, Notre Dame
108. Atlanta Falcons – Marco Wilson, CB, Florida
109. Houston Texans – Rashad Weaver, edge, Pittsburgh
110. Cleveland Browns – Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn
111. Cincinnati Bengals – Joshua Kaindoh, edge, Florida State
112. Detroit Lions – Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan
113. Carolina Panthers – Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina
114. Denver Broncos – Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina
The Broncos decided to move on from Phillip Lindsay, but Carter could be an upgrade as a change-of-pace option due to his elusive running style and third-down skills.
115. Dallas Cowboys – Chauncey Golston, edge, Iowa
116. New York Giants – Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson
117. San Francisco 49ers – Osa Odighizuwa, DL, UCLA
118. Los Angeles Chargers – Tommy Togiai, DT, Ohio State
119. Minnesota Vikings – Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
120. New England Patriots – Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota
121. Las Vegas Raiders – Keith Taylor, CB, Washington
122. New England Patriots – Hamsah Nasirildeen, DS, Florida State
123. Philadelphia Eagles – Brenden Jaimes, OT, Nebraska
124. Washington Football Team – Thomas Graham, CB, Oregon
125. Minnesota Vikings – Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue
126. Tennessee Titans – Hunter Long, TE, Boston College
With Jonnu Smith now in New England, the Titans will be tight end shopping at some point in the top rounds. Long is very similar to Austin Hooper with his toughness and dependable receiving skills.
127. Indianapolis Colts – Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford
128. Pittsburgh Steelers – Tre Brown, CB, Oklahoma
129. Seattle Seahawks – Jaylon Moore, OT, Western Michigan
130. Jacksonville Jaguars – Bobby Brown III, DT, Texas A&M
131. Baltimore Ravens – Tyree Gillespie, DS, Missouri
132. Cleveland Browns – Cameron McGrone, LB, Michigan
133. New Orleans Saints – Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State
134. Minnesota Vikings – Seth Williams, WR, Auburn
135. Green Bay Packers – Trey Smith, OG, Tennessee
136. Kansas City Chiefs – Patrick Jones, edge, Pittsburgh
137. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Ben Cleveland, OG, Georgia
138. Dallas Cowboys – Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
139. New England Patriots – Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida State
140. Pittsburgh Steelers – Chris Rumph, edge, Duke
141. Los Angeles Rams – Cameron Sample, edge, Tulane
142. Green Bay Packers – Ade Ogundeji, DL, Notre Dame
143. Minnesota Vikings – Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami (Ohio)
144. Kansas City Chiefs – Michal Menet, OC, Penn State
Round 5
145. Jacksonville Jaguars – Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
146. New York Jets – James Wiggins, DS, Cincinnati
147. Houston Texans – Talanoa Hufanga, DS, USC
148. Atlanta Falcons – David Moore, OG, Grambling
149. Cincinnati Bengals – Ar’Darius Washington, DS, TCU
150. Philadelphia Eagles – Tony Fields II, LB, West Virginia
151. Carolina Panthers – DJ Daniel, CB, Georgia
152. Denver Broncos – Brandon Stephens, CB, SMU
153. Detroit Lions – Daelin Hayes, edge, Notre Dame
154. New York Jets – Ben Mason, FB/HB, Michigan
As the Jets overhaul the offense, a versatile weapon like Mason could fill the Kyle Juszczyk role that Kyle Shanahan has leaned on in San Francisco.
155. San Francisco 49ers – Royce Newman, OT/G, Ole Miss
156. Miami Dolphins – Robert Jones, OG, Middle Tennessee
157. Minnesota Vikings – Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State
158. Houston Texans – Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina
159. Los Angeles Chargers – Caden Sterns, DS, Texas
160. Arizona Cardinals – Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma
161. Buffalo Bills – Tre’ McKitty, TE, Georgia
162. Las Vegas Raiders – Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee
163. Washington Football Team – Janarius Robinson, edge, Florida State
164. Chicago Bears – Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State
165. Indianapolis Colts – Darren Hall, CB, San Diego State
166. Tennessee Titans – Dan Moore Jr., OT, Texas A&M
167. Las Vegas Raiders – Shaka Toney, edge, Penn State
168. Minnesota Vikings – Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
169. Cleveland Browns – Darrick Forrest, DS, Cincinnati
170. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jonathan Cooper, edge, Ohio State
In a draft cycle like this with limited one-on-one interaction, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Meyer relies on his Columbus roots (Cooper is the fourth Buckeye drafted by the Jaguars in this scenario).
171. Baltimore Ravens – Charles Snowden, edge, Virginia
172. San Francisco 49ers – Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
173. Green Bay Packers – Jacob Harris, WR/TE, UCF
174. Buffalo Bills – Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU
175. Kansas City Chiefs – Kenny Yeboah, TE, Ole Miss
176. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Tamorrion Terry, WR, Florida State
177. New England Patriots – Jordan Smith, edge, UAB
178. Green Bay Packers – Malcolm Koonce, edge, Buffalo
179. Dallas Cowboys – Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida
180. San Francisco 49ers – Demetric Felton, WR, UCLA
181. Kansas City Chiefs – Buddy Johnson, LB, Texas A&M
182. Atlanta Falcons – Shawn Davis, DS, Florida
183. Atlanta Falcons – Darius Stills, DT, West Virginia
184. Baltimore Ravens – Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas
Round 6
185. Los Angeles Chargers – Hamilcar Rashed Jr., edge, Oregon State
186. New York Jets – Isaiah McDuffie, LB, Boston College
187. Atlanta Falcons – Garret Wallow, LB, TCU
188. New England Patriots – Jose Borregales, PK, Miami (Fla.)
189. Philadelphia Eagles – Trill Williams, DS, Syracuse
190. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermar Jefferson, RB, Oregon State
191. Denver Broncos – Tarron Jackson, edge, Coastal Carolina
192. Dallas Cowboys – John Bates, TE, Boise State
193. Carolina Panthers – Larry Rountree III, RB, Missouri
194. San Francisco 49ers – Tony Poljan, TE, Virginia
195. Houston Texans – Drake Jackson, OC, Kentucky
196. New York Giants – Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech
197. New England Patriots – Chris Evans, RB, Michigan
With James White re-signed on a one-year deal, Evans could be groomed to fill the role as a pass-catching back in the Patriots’ offense.
198. Los Angeles Chargers – Kary Vincent Jr., CB, LSU
199. Minnesota Vikings – Javian Hawkins, RB, Louisville
200. Las Vegas Raiders – Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida
201. New York Giants – Monty Rice, LB, Georgia
202. Cincinnati Bengals – Josh Ball, OT, Marshall
203. Houston Texans – Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU
204. Chicago Bears – William Bradley-King, edge, Baylor
205. Tennessee Titans – Evan McPherson, PK, Florida
206. Indianapolis Colts – Nick Niemann, LB, Iowa
207. Kansas City Chiefs – Jamien Sherwood, DS, Auburn
208. Chicago Bears – Jonathan Adams Jr., WR, Arkansas State
209. Los Angeles Rams – Frank Darby, WR, Arizona State
210. Baltimore Ravens – Mike Strachan, WR, Charleston
211. Cleveland Browns – Larry Borom, OT/G, Missouri
212. Houston Texans – Jared Hocker, OG, Texas A&M
213. Buffalo Bills – Jaret Patterson, RB, Buffalo
214. Green Bay Packers – Larnel Coleman, OT, Massachusetts
215. Tennessee Titans – Richard LeCounte, DS, Georgia
216. Pittsburgh Steelers – Max Duffy, P, Kentucky
217. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina
218. New Orleans Saints – Joshuah Bledsoe, DS, Missouri
219. Atlanta Falcons – Matt Bushman, TE, BYU
220. Green Bay Packers – Mark Webb, DS, Georgia
221. Chicago Bears – Christian Uphoff, DS, Illinois State
222. Carolina Panthers – Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia
223. Arizona Cardinals – Darius Hodge, edge, Marshall
224. Philadelphia Eagles – Bryan Mills, CB, North Carolina Central
225. Philadelphia Eagles – Elijah Mitchell, RB, Louisiana
226. New York Jets – Dax Milne, WR, BYU
Assuming Wilson is the pick at No. 2 overall, we can also pencil in Milne (his favorite target) to the Jets at some point in the later rounds, right?
227. Dallas Cowboys – William Sherman, OG/C, Colorado
228. Chicago Bears – Carson Green, OT/G, Texas A&M
Round 7
229. New Orleans Saints – Olaijah Griffin, CB, USC
230. San Francisco 49ers – Patrick Johnson, edge, Tulane
231. Miami Dolphins – Ian Book, QB, Notre Dame
232. Tennessee Titans – Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest
233. Houston Texans – Camryn Bynum, CB, California
234. Philadelphia Eagles – Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas
235. Cincinnati Bengals – Antonio Phillips, CB, Ball State
236. Buffalo Bills – Dazz Newsome, WR, North Carolina
237. Denver Broncos – Damar Hamlin, DS, Pittsburgh
238. Dallas Cowboys – Kene Nwangwu, RB, Iowa State
239. Denver Broncos – Jalen Camp, WR, Georgia Tech
240. Philadelphia Eagles – Zach Davidson, TE, Central Missouri
Davidson was an all-conference tight end and punter in college – two positions on the Eagles’ depth chart that they will be looking to upgrade on draft weekend.
241. Los Angeles Chargers – Kylen Granson, TE, SMU
242. New England Patriots – Landon Young, OT, Kentucky
243. Arizona Cardinals – Sadarius Hutcherson, OG, South Carolina
244. Washington Football Team – Thomas Fletcher, LS, Alabama
245. Pittsburgh Steelers – Marquez Stevenson, WR, Houston
246. Washington Football Team – Racey McMath, WR, LSU
247. Arizona Cardinals – Malik Herring, DL, Georgia
248. Indianapolis Colts – Briley Moore, TE, Kansas State
249. Jacksonville Jaguars – Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa
250. Seattle Seahawks – Austin Watkins Jr., WR, UAB
251. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Justin Hilliard, LB, Ohio State
252. Los Angeles Rams – K.J. Britt, LB, Auburn
253. Denver Broncos – Trey Hill, OC, Georgia
254. Pittsburgh Steelers – Anthony Hines III, LB, Texas A&M
255. New Orleans Saints – Noah Gray, TE, Duke
256. Green Bay Packers – Avery Williams, CB, Boise State
If the Packers want to improve on special teams coverages, drafting Williams (and his five blocks and nine career touchdowns on special teams) would certainly help.
257. Cleveland Browns – Nate Hobbs, CB, Illinois
258. Miami Dolphins – Ta’Quon Graham, DT, Texas
259. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Feleipe Franks, QB, Arkansas
A few weeks before the NFL Draft each year, I attempt to do one seven-round mock draft, covering every pick. It’s an exhaustive exercise because I’m not focusing just on team needs, but also fit (scheme and culture) and breadcrumbs (draft trends, pro days, etc.).
However, while we have knowledge of virtual meetings, it was tougher this year without the scouting combine, facility visits or one-on-one workouts.
Like always, I included a team-by-team view of each organization’s draft class at the bottom so it is easier to see each team’s draft haul.
Here we go.
Round 1
1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
In most years, there is a level of intrigue up until draft day regarding the No. 1 pick. This isn’t most years – Lawrence is the pick.
2. New York Jets – Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
Since my first mock draft back in November, Wilson has been the projected pick at No. 2 and nothing has happened to change that belief. The first two picks are locked in.
3. San Francisco 49ers – Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
The uncertainty of the draft starts at No. 3. We know it will be a quarterback, but which one? Coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers have seen or are scheduled to see Jones, Justin Fields and Trey Lance throw in person as the organization does due diligence on the top available passers. My initial reaction after San Francisco traded up to No. 3 was Lance, but most of the buzz points to Jones. Ultimately, any of the three quarterbacks could be the pick here and it wouldn’t be a surprise.
4. Atlanta Falcons – Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
The Falcons have three options: draft a quarterback, the top non-quarterback (Kyle Pitts) or trade back to the highest bidder. Matt Ryan will be Atlanta’s starter in the short-term, but the idea of grooming Lance in head coach Arthur Smith’s offense is an exciting long-term succession plan.
5. Cincinnati Bengals – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
If I were making the pick, the chance to upgrade the offensive line with Oregon’s Penei Sewell would be the choice. But reuniting Chase with Joe Burrow is understandably enticing for Duke Tobin and Cincinnati’s decision-makers. Which direction to go is a great problem for the Bengals to have at No. 5.
6. Miami Dolphins – Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
After trading down from No. 3 to No. 12, the Dolphins paid an expensive price to jump back into the top six. Miami made the move with the idea of drafting an offensive difference-maker and Pitts (the top non-quarterback in the class) certainly qualifies.
7. Detroit Lions – Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
If the first six picks play out like this, the Lions’ selection likely comes down to Fields, the top offensive lineman on their board or which Alabama receiver they prefer. As Detroit begins a rebuild, the chance to start in the trenches with a 20-year old stud tackle makes sense.
8. Carolina Panthers – Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
Don’t rule out Fields here – there are several around the league who believe the Panthers are ready to throw multiple darts at the quarterback position. But if the Panthers are invested in giving Sam Darnold the chance to be “the guy,” then upgrading the offensive line would be wise. Slater would immediately become the top left tackle on Carolina’s roster.
9. Denver Broncos – Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
How seriously are the Broncos considering a quarterback at No. 9? With a first-year general manager in George Paton (and John Elway not completely out of the picture), it is tough to know. But Drew Lock hasn’t done enough to secure the starting job and Fields’ talent might be too good to pass up.
10. Dallas Cowboys – Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
In the Super Bowl era, the latest slot where the first defensive player in the draft was taken was in 1999 when Champ Bailey went No. 7 to Washington. But Surtain falling to No. 10 as the first defender is a realistic possibility. Dallas has the chance to reunite him with Trevon Diggs on the cornerback depth chart.
11. New York Giants – Alijah Vera-Tucker, OG, USC
If the Giants want Daniel Jones to succeed, continuing to upgrade the offensive line with this pick will be attractive. There is no such thing as a “safe” prospect in the NFL Draft, but Vera-Tucker is viewed by many around the league as having low bust potential and a high floor. Personally, I would go Jaylen Waddle here, which is another realistic possibility.
12. Philadelphia Eagles – Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
The Eagles could go wide receiver here or add to the trenches, but Philadelphia also needs help at cornerback. Horn and Darius Slay starting on the outside would help make cornerback a strength.
13. Los Angeles Chargers – Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
The Chargers don’t need another wide receiver to be an explosive offense – they already are with Justin Herbert at quarterback. But the idea of dropping Waddle’s special athleticism into that scheme (with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams) would be tough to pass up.
14. Minnesota Vikings – Kwity Paye, edge, Michigan
The Vikings haven’t drafted a defensive end in the first two rounds since 2005 (Erasmus James). So history says pass rusher won’t be the pick. But Minnesota ranked in the bottom five last season in sacks, and Paye has the athletic tools to be equally effective vs. the pass and the run.
15. New England Patriots – Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
With his athletic versatility at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, Collins is a very Patriots-like prospect and a great match in New England’s scheme. His value as a cover man, blitzer and run-and-chase pursuit player has Bill Belichick written all over it.
16. Arizona Cardinals – DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
What a steal if Smith falls this far. The Cardinals have solid role players behind DeAndre Hopkins on the receiver depth chart and there are arguably greater team needs, but Arizona can’t pass on Smith and his impact in that offense.
17. Las Vegas Raiders – Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech
A playmaking linebacker (Micah Parsons or Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah) or defensive lineman (Christian Barmore) would make sense, but Darrisaw would help fill the sizeable void left by the departure of right tackle Trent Brown.
18. Miami Dolphins – Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Parsons is the type of freaky talent that coach Brian Flores would love to add to his defense. With his background as both an off-ball linebacker and pass rusher, Parsons has elite athletic traits and can fill multiple roles in the Dolphins’ scheme.
19. Washington Football Team – Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
Washington has invested numerous first-round picks in the front seven and could do it again with a talent like Owusu-Koramoah. Whether he lines up over the slot or in a more traditional stack role, the Notre Dame product, who grew up just south of D.C., is a dynamic do-it-all defender.
20. Chicago Bears – Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
If the Bears are unable to trade up for a quarterback, the focus should shift to one of the team’s other key needs, notably right tackle. Jenkins is a natural on the right side with his unique power and competitive demeanor.
21. Indianapolis Colts – Jaelan Phillips, edge, Miami (Fla.)
Phillips is a tough evaluation due to his medical history, but his talent is worthy of early first-round consideration. If the Colts’ medical staff gives general manager Chris Ballard two thumbs up, Phillips could be a steal for a team in need of more juice rushing the passer.
22. Tennessee Titans – Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama
The Titans have a strong foundation on the defensive line, but the value of adding a talent like Barmore at this point in the draft could really take the Titans’ front to another level. He has Pro Bowl potential as both a run stuffer and pass rusher.
23. New York Jets – Azeez Ojulari, edge, Georgia
The Jets upgraded the pass rush with Carl Lawson in free agency, but there is still work to do. At only 20 years old, Ojulari led the SEC in sacks, tackles for loss and forced fumbles due to his get-off, length and instincts. And it is clear he has yet to play his best football.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers – Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Harris is highly skilled at toggling between patience and power to press holes and maximize each run. And with his ability as a pass-catcher, he gives the Steelers an immediate impact player who can help the organization contend this season.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars – Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
Wide receiver isn’t a screaming need for the Jaguars, but new coach Urban Meyer covets speed. Moore (and his 4.35 40-yard dash and 6.67 3-cone) checks that box. If Lawrence and Moore reach their full potential, Jacksonville will be talking about this first-round haul for a long time.
26. Cleveland Browns – Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
Although he had only one interception in college, Newsome has 25 passes defended in 21 starts and it was a challenge searching for big plays allowed on his tape. It doesn’t hurt that he tested like an elite athlete with a 4.38 40-yard dash and 6.90 3-cone drill at 6-foot and 192 pounds.
27. Baltimore Ravens – Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
The Ravens have plenty of speed at wide receiver, but not many pass-catchers with Bateman’s savvy. His ability to leverage coverage and run the full route tree should allow him to quickly become a favorite target of Lamar Jackson.
28. New Orleans Saints – Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky
Davis is an impressive size/speed athlete who trusts his eyes to lead him to the football. He only started one season, but it was a productive one season with 10.2 tackles per game and three interceptions, including a pick-six vs. Tennessee.
29. Green Bay Packers – Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
A top-10 pick based on raw talent, Farley will likely see a slight slide on draft day due to his medical situation (He had back surgery last month). How far? That’s anyone’s guess right now, but he could prove to be an unbelievable value in the late first round.
30. Buffalo Bills – Jayson Oweh, edge, Penn State
Did you know Oweh had zero sacks last year? I understand why that stat has been recycled every time Oweh’s name is mentioned, but disruption is production and he had plenty of backfield disruption on tape. Late to the game, he is just scratching the surface of his immense potential.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
The Chiefs have made necessary additions on the interior this offseason, but offensive tackle is a position that the organization must address through the draft. Leatherwood is a guard for some and a tackle for others. Regardless, he is a battle-tested blocker ready to start from day one.
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Joe Tryon, edge, Washington
Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, the Buccaneers have done a nice job retaining key players for another run at the championship, but there is no such thing as too much pass rush. Tryon is still developing his pass rush arsenal, but his body type and athleticism could easily land him in the first round.
Round 2
33. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevon Moehrig, DS, TCU
34. New York Jets – Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State
Jets fans won’t forget the original Asante Samuel and his impact for the Patriots 15 years ago. So the idea of his son becoming a key starter for the Jets has to be appealing.
35. Atlanta Falcons – Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
36. Miami Dolphins – Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
37. Philadelphia Eagles – Creed Humphrey, OC, Oklahoma
38. Cincinnati Bengals – Landon Dickerson, OG/C, Alabama
39. Carolina Panthers – Richie Grant, DS, UCF
40. Denver Broncos – Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
41. Detroit Lions – Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU
42. New York Giants – Gregory Rousseau, edge, Miami (Fla.)
43. San Francisco 49ers – Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
44. Dallas Cowboys – Jevon Holland, DS, Oregon
45. Jacksonville Jaguars – Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State
46. New England Patriots – Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
If the Patriots are unable to trade up for a quarterback in the first round, Mills would be an interesting Plan B on Day 2 of the draft. Despite a small sample size and a history of knee issues, Mills has NFL starting talent.
47. Los Angeles Chargers – Sam Cosmi, OT, Texas
48. Las Vegas Raiders – Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington
49. Arizona Cardinals – Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
50. Miami Dolphins – Carlos Basham, edge, Wake Forest
51. Washington Football Team – Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
52. Chicago Bears – Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
53. Tennessee Titans – Joseph Ossai, edge, Texas
54. Indianapolis Colts – Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
55. Pittsburgh Steelers – Quinn Meinerz, OC, Wis. Whitewater
56. Seattle Seahawks – Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
57. Los Angeles Rams – Elijah Molden, CB, Washington
58. Baltimore Ravens – Jaylen Mayfield, OT/G, Michigan
59. Cleveland Browns – Payton Turner, edge, Houston
60. New Orleans Saints – Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
61. Buffalo Bills – Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
With his size and athletic gifts, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Bills consider Campbell in the first round, which would make him a slam dunk pick in the second round.
62. Green Bay Packers – Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
63. Kansas City Chiefs – Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
64. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Dillon Radunz, OT/G, North Dakota State
Round 3
65. Jacksonville Jaguars – Josh Myers, OG/C, Ohio State
66. New York Jets – Brady Christensen, OT, BYU
67. Houston Texans – Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina
68. Atlanta Falcons – Ronnie Perkins, edge, Oklahoma
69. Cincinnati Bengals – Milton Williams, DT, Louisiana Tech
The Bengals struck gold in the fourth round of the 2010 draft with Geno Atkins. And as the organization moves on from Atkins, it could try and repeat history with Williams.
70. Philadelphia Eagles – Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
71. Denver Broncos – Walker Little, OT, Stanford
72. Detroit Lions – Divine Deablo, DS, Virginia Tech
73. Carolina Panthers – Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame
74. Washington Football Team – Brevin Jordan, TE, Miami (Fla.)
75. Dallas Cowboys – Marlon Tuipulotu, DT, USC
76. New York Giants – Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa
77. Los Angeles Chargers – Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
78. Minnesota Vikings – Aaron Banks, OG, Notre Dame
79. Las Vegas Raiders – Andre Cisco, DS, Syracuse
80. Las Vegas Raiders – Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State
81. Miami Dolphins – Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
82. Washington Football Team – Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa
83. Chicago Bears – Zech McPhearson, CB, Texas Tech
A prospect who doesn’t receive nearly enough attention, McPhearson has outstanding athleticism to make plays in man or zone, inside or outside. He will push for starting reps at some point during his rookie season.
84. Philadelphia Eagles – Dayo Odeyingbo, DL, Vanderbilt
85. Tennessee Titans – Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville
86. New York Jets – Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis
87. Pittsburgh Steelers – Stone Forsythe, OT, Florida
88. Los Angeles Rams – Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State
89. Cleveland Browns – Alim McNeill, DT, NC State
90. Minnesota Vikings – Jamar Johnson, DS, Indiana
91. Cleveland Browns – Kendrick Green, OG/C, Illinois
92. Green Bay Packers – D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
93. Buffalo Bills – Deonte Brown, OG, Alabama
94. Kansas City Chiefs – Nico Collins, Michigan
95. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jay Tufele, DT, USC
96. New England Patriots – Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State
97. Los Angeles Chargers – Jackson Carman, OT/G, Clemson
98. New Orleans Saints – Elerson Smith, edge, Northern Iowa
99. Dallas Cowboys – D’Ante Smith, OT, East Carolina
The Cowboys need to prepare for life after Tyron Smith, and D’Ante Smith could be a worthy successor. The East Carolina left tackle boasts the light feet and long arms that coaches covet in a developmental prospect.
100. Tennessee Titans – Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas
101. Detroit Lions – Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina
102. San Francisco 49ers – Drew Dalman, OC, Stanford
103. Los Angeles Rams – James Hudson, OT, Cincinnati
104. Baltimore Ravens – Quincy Roche, edge, Miami (Fla.)
105. New Orleans Saints – Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State
Round 4
106. Jacksonville Jaguars – Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State
107. New York Jets – Robert Hainsey, OG/C, Notre Dame
108. Atlanta Falcons – Marco Wilson, CB, Florida
109. Houston Texans – Rashad Weaver, edge, Pittsburgh
110. Cleveland Browns – Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn
111. Cincinnati Bengals – Joshua Kaindoh, edge, Florida State
112. Detroit Lions – Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan
113. Carolina Panthers – Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina
114. Denver Broncos – Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina
The Broncos decided to move on from Phillip Lindsay, but Carter could be an upgrade as a change-of-pace option due to his elusive running style and third-down skills.
115. Dallas Cowboys – Chauncey Golston, edge, Iowa
116. New York Giants – Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson
117. San Francisco 49ers – Osa Odighizuwa, DL, UCLA
118. Los Angeles Chargers – Tommy Togiai, DT, Ohio State
119. Minnesota Vikings – Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
120. New England Patriots – Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota
121. Las Vegas Raiders – Keith Taylor, CB, Washington
122. New England Patriots – Hamsah Nasirildeen, DS, Florida State
123. Philadelphia Eagles – Brenden Jaimes, OT, Nebraska
124. Washington Football Team – Thomas Graham, CB, Oregon
125. Minnesota Vikings – Derrick Barnes, LB, Purdue
126. Tennessee Titans – Hunter Long, TE, Boston College
With Jonnu Smith now in New England, the Titans will be tight end shopping at some point in the top rounds. Long is very similar to Austin Hooper with his toughness and dependable receiving skills.
127. Indianapolis Colts – Simi Fehoko, WR, Stanford
128. Pittsburgh Steelers – Tre Brown, CB, Oklahoma
129. Seattle Seahawks – Jaylon Moore, OT, Western Michigan
130. Jacksonville Jaguars – Bobby Brown III, DT, Texas A&M
131. Baltimore Ravens – Tyree Gillespie, DS, Missouri
132. Cleveland Browns – Cameron McGrone, LB, Michigan
133. New Orleans Saints – Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State
134. Minnesota Vikings – Seth Williams, WR, Auburn
135. Green Bay Packers – Trey Smith, OG, Tennessee
136. Kansas City Chiefs – Patrick Jones, edge, Pittsburgh
137. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Ben Cleveland, OG, Georgia
138. Dallas Cowboys – Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
139. New England Patriots – Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida State
140. Pittsburgh Steelers – Chris Rumph, edge, Duke
141. Los Angeles Rams – Cameron Sample, edge, Tulane
142. Green Bay Packers – Ade Ogundeji, DL, Notre Dame
143. Minnesota Vikings – Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami (Ohio)
144. Kansas City Chiefs – Michal Menet, OC, Penn State
Round 5
145. Jacksonville Jaguars – Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
146. New York Jets – James Wiggins, DS, Cincinnati
147. Houston Texans – Talanoa Hufanga, DS, USC
148. Atlanta Falcons – David Moore, OG, Grambling
149. Cincinnati Bengals – Ar’Darius Washington, DS, TCU
150. Philadelphia Eagles – Tony Fields II, LB, West Virginia
151. Carolina Panthers – DJ Daniel, CB, Georgia
152. Denver Broncos – Brandon Stephens, CB, SMU
153. Detroit Lions – Daelin Hayes, edge, Notre Dame
154. New York Jets – Ben Mason, FB/HB, Michigan
As the Jets overhaul the offense, a versatile weapon like Mason could fill the Kyle Juszczyk role that Kyle Shanahan has leaned on in San Francisco.
155. San Francisco 49ers – Royce Newman, OT/G, Ole Miss
156. Miami Dolphins – Robert Jones, OG, Middle Tennessee
157. Minnesota Vikings – Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State
158. Houston Texans – Ernest Jones, LB, South Carolina
159. Los Angeles Chargers – Caden Sterns, DS, Texas
160. Arizona Cardinals – Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma
161. Buffalo Bills – Tre’ McKitty, TE, Georgia
162. Las Vegas Raiders – Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee
163. Washington Football Team – Janarius Robinson, edge, Florida State
164. Chicago Bears – Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State
165. Indianapolis Colts – Darren Hall, CB, San Diego State
166. Tennessee Titans – Dan Moore Jr., OT, Texas A&M
167. Las Vegas Raiders – Shaka Toney, edge, Penn State
168. Minnesota Vikings – Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
169. Cleveland Browns – Darrick Forrest, DS, Cincinnati
170. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jonathan Cooper, edge, Ohio State
In a draft cycle like this with limited one-on-one interaction, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Meyer relies on his Columbus roots (Cooper is the fourth Buckeye drafted by the Jaguars in this scenario).
171. Baltimore Ravens – Charles Snowden, edge, Virginia
172. San Francisco 49ers – Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
173. Green Bay Packers – Jacob Harris, WR/TE, UCF
174. Buffalo Bills – Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU
175. Kansas City Chiefs – Kenny Yeboah, TE, Ole Miss
176. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Tamorrion Terry, WR, Florida State
177. New England Patriots – Jordan Smith, edge, UAB
178. Green Bay Packers – Malcolm Koonce, edge, Buffalo
179. Dallas Cowboys – Trevon Grimes, WR, Florida
180. San Francisco 49ers – Demetric Felton, WR, UCLA
181. Kansas City Chiefs – Buddy Johnson, LB, Texas A&M
182. Atlanta Falcons – Shawn Davis, DS, Florida
183. Atlanta Falcons – Darius Stills, DT, West Virginia
184. Baltimore Ravens – Jonathan Marshall, DT, Arkansas
Round 6
185. Los Angeles Chargers – Hamilcar Rashed Jr., edge, Oregon State
186. New York Jets – Isaiah McDuffie, LB, Boston College
187. Atlanta Falcons – Garret Wallow, LB, TCU
188. New England Patriots – Jose Borregales, PK, Miami (Fla.)
189. Philadelphia Eagles – Trill Williams, DS, Syracuse
190. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermar Jefferson, RB, Oregon State
191. Denver Broncos – Tarron Jackson, edge, Coastal Carolina
192. Dallas Cowboys – John Bates, TE, Boise State
193. Carolina Panthers – Larry Rountree III, RB, Missouri
194. San Francisco 49ers – Tony Poljan, TE, Virginia
195. Houston Texans – Drake Jackson, OC, Kentucky
196. New York Giants – Khalil Herbert, RB, Virginia Tech
197. New England Patriots – Chris Evans, RB, Michigan
With James White re-signed on a one-year deal, Evans could be groomed to fill the role as a pass-catching back in the Patriots’ offense.
198. Los Angeles Chargers – Kary Vincent Jr., CB, LSU
199. Minnesota Vikings – Javian Hawkins, RB, Louisville
200. Las Vegas Raiders – Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida
201. New York Giants – Monty Rice, LB, Georgia
202. Cincinnati Bengals – Josh Ball, OT, Marshall
203. Houston Texans – Khyiris Tonga, DT, BYU
204. Chicago Bears – William Bradley-King, edge, Baylor
205. Tennessee Titans – Evan McPherson, PK, Florida
206. Indianapolis Colts – Nick Niemann, LB, Iowa
207. Kansas City Chiefs – Jamien Sherwood, DS, Auburn
208. Chicago Bears – Jonathan Adams Jr., WR, Arkansas State
209. Los Angeles Rams – Frank Darby, WR, Arizona State
210. Baltimore Ravens – Mike Strachan, WR, Charleston
211. Cleveland Browns – Larry Borom, OT/G, Missouri
212. Houston Texans – Jared Hocker, OG, Texas A&M
213. Buffalo Bills – Jaret Patterson, RB, Buffalo
214. Green Bay Packers – Larnel Coleman, OT, Massachusetts
215. Tennessee Titans – Richard LeCounte, DS, Georgia
216. Pittsburgh Steelers – Max Duffy, P, Kentucky
217. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina
218. New Orleans Saints – Joshuah Bledsoe, DS, Missouri
219. Atlanta Falcons – Matt Bushman, TE, BYU
220. Green Bay Packers – Mark Webb, DS, Georgia
221. Chicago Bears – Christian Uphoff, DS, Illinois State
222. Carolina Panthers – Jamie Newman, QB, Georgia
223. Arizona Cardinals – Darius Hodge, edge, Marshall
224. Philadelphia Eagles – Bryan Mills, CB, North Carolina Central
225. Philadelphia Eagles – Elijah Mitchell, RB, Louisiana
226. New York Jets – Dax Milne, WR, BYU
Assuming Wilson is the pick at No. 2 overall, we can also pencil in Milne (his favorite target) to the Jets at some point in the later rounds, right?
227. Dallas Cowboys – William Sherman, OG/C, Colorado
228. Chicago Bears – Carson Green, OT/G, Texas A&M
Round 7
229. New Orleans Saints – Olaijah Griffin, CB, USC
230. San Francisco 49ers – Patrick Johnson, edge, Tulane
231. Miami Dolphins – Ian Book, QB, Notre Dame
232. Tennessee Titans – Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest
233. Houston Texans – Camryn Bynum, CB, California
234. Philadelphia Eagles – Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas
235. Cincinnati Bengals – Antonio Phillips, CB, Ball State
236. Buffalo Bills – Dazz Newsome, WR, North Carolina
237. Denver Broncos – Damar Hamlin, DS, Pittsburgh
238. Dallas Cowboys – Kene Nwangwu, RB, Iowa State
239. Denver Broncos – Jalen Camp, WR, Georgia Tech
240. Philadelphia Eagles – Zach Davidson, TE, Central Missouri
Davidson was an all-conference tight end and punter in college – two positions on the Eagles’ depth chart that they will be looking to upgrade on draft weekend.
241. Los Angeles Chargers – Kylen Granson, TE, SMU
242. New England Patriots – Landon Young, OT, Kentucky
243. Arizona Cardinals – Sadarius Hutcherson, OG, South Carolina
244. Washington Football Team – Thomas Fletcher, LS, Alabama
245. Pittsburgh Steelers – Marquez Stevenson, WR, Houston
246. Washington Football Team – Racey McMath, WR, LSU
247. Arizona Cardinals – Malik Herring, DL, Georgia
248. Indianapolis Colts – Briley Moore, TE, Kansas State
249. Jacksonville Jaguars – Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa
250. Seattle Seahawks – Austin Watkins Jr., WR, UAB
251. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Justin Hilliard, LB, Ohio State
252. Los Angeles Rams – K.J. Britt, LB, Auburn
253. Denver Broncos – Trey Hill, OC, Georgia
254. Pittsburgh Steelers – Anthony Hines III, LB, Texas A&M
255. New Orleans Saints – Noah Gray, TE, Duke
256. Green Bay Packers – Avery Williams, CB, Boise State
If the Packers want to improve on special teams coverages, drafting Williams (and his five blocks and nine career touchdowns on special teams) would certainly help.
257. Cleveland Browns – Nate Hobbs, CB, Illinois
258. Miami Dolphins – Ta’Quon Graham, DT, Texas
259. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Feleipe Franks, QB, Arkansas
Patrick Surtain
Jevon Holland
Marlon Tuipulotu
D’Ante Smith
Chauncey Golston
Trevon Grimes
John Bates
William Sherman
Kene Nwangwu