Round 1
Odds are that the Bears will move on from Justin Fields and start over at QB. Caleb Williams has a little bit of Patrick Mahomes to his game with how he can throw from various arm slots, though he sometimes tries to do too much and that can lead to turnovers. It's something he'll have to correct at the NFL level.
Although hiring the defensive minded Dan Quinn likely does nothing to change the selection of the QB, perhaps Washington will take a page out of the Ravens book and see that Heisman winner Jayden Daniels has a little of Lamar Jackson in him if it all comes together for him.
Taking Marvin Harrison Jr. and looking for a QB elsewhere is an interesting idea, but I expect the Patriots will likely select whichever of the three QBs is still available. Drake Maye is that guy in this scenario. He draws comparisons to Justin Herbert with his size, arm strength and ability to scramble when needed.
If QBs go 1 through 3 in some order, this could be the easiest pick of the draft. Marvin Harrison Jr. is a huge target with terrific speed for his size. He'd be a perfect #1 target for Kyler Murray, and possibly bring back memories of Larry Fitzgerald to the Arizona desert.
Bears get: Pick 5
Chargers get: Pick 9 and a 2025 2nd round pick
All in for Caleb Williams and feeling they may have to get ahead of the Giants and Titans, the Bears trade their 2nd rounder next year to get Malik Nabers. They can afford to do this having Carolina's 2025 2nd round pick courtesy of the Bryce Young trade from a year ago. Nabers and D.J. Moore would quickly form one of the best 1-2 WR duos in the NFL.
Whoever the long term QB is for the Giants, he'll need a #1 target to throw to. Rome Odunze may not be quite the burner down field that Harrison and Nabers are, but he's got every other trait teams look for in a #1 receiver.
With the top 3 receiver options off the board, Tennessee instead takes their choice of offensive linemen. Joe Alt has prototypical size and length for the left tackle and is very athletic as a former tight end. He'll be able to start from Day 1.
Raheem Morris wasn't the most exciting hire for most media and fans alike, but as a defensive guy, one would think he'd want to turn around the last ranked Falcons pass rush. Dallas Turner has the speed, burst and bend that should appeal to Morris.
Jim Harbaugh is a guy who strikes me as someone who could look to build through the trenches with a first round pick, but Brock Bowers is a phenomenal tight end prospect who could have an Antonio Gates type of impact for Justin Herbert.
Last year, the Jets undoubtedly wanted Broderick Jones to help Aaron Rodgers. The Patriots had other ideas. Good news is it's a much deeper draft class for offensive tackles this year, and Taliese Fuaga has put enough on tape and at the Senior Bowl to potentially warrant a top 10 selection in April.
Whether Danielle Hunter is back or not, the Vikings could certainly use a little extra juice off the edge. Jared Verse with his blend of speed and power would provide that.Verse could have come out last year and been a high draft pick. I don't think the 2023 season propelled his draft stock, but it didn't do a lot to hurt it and he'll be in high demand come April.
Colts get: Picks 12 and 121 (R4)
Broncos get: Picks 15 and 82 (R3)
Indianapolis moves up, swapping a 3rd round pick for a 4th rounder to grab the versatile Cooper DeJean. He may not be a full-time outside corner in the NFL like he was in college, but teams should be able to use him anywhere in the secondary. If the Colts draft him, he'll likely have put up a very high relative athletic score given how much Indy valued that in last year's draft.
Raiders get: QB Justin Fields
Bears get: Pick 44 and a 2025 2nd round pick
The Raiders effectively take themselves out of the running for a QB in this draft class, instead dealing two second round picks for Justin Fields. Terrion Arnold is a terrific cover corner with excellent instincts. Having a shut down corner would help the Raiders in their yearly battles with Patrick Mahomes.
Fashanu may no longer be seen as a unicorn offensive tackle prospect, but he's still a darn good one who will be in high demand. Needing offensive line help in the worst way, the Saints end his mini-slide here at 14 and get to plug him right into the starting lineup at left tackle.
Eagles get: Picks 15 and 79 (R3)
Broncos get: Picks 22 and 53 (R2)
Wanting to get an elite guy who could help both now and be the long-term right tackle replacement for Lane Johnson, the Eagles move up for Alabama's J.C. Latham. A mauler in the run game who moves well for his size, Latham could start inside at guard if need be before transitioning to right tackle long term. Denver makes this move back, allowing them to swap their third round pick for a second round pick.
Packers get: Picks 16 and 81 (R3)
Seahawks get: Picks 25, 58 (R2) and 93 (R3)
Mitchell not only answered a lot of questions at the Senior Bowl, but he aced that test. He's fast, long, athletic and has ball skills for days. The Packers are armed with 13 draft picks at their disposal, so they make a deal with the Seahawks, who are always willing to move up and down the draft board.