Toledo

Mitchell shined at the Senior Bowl, and he should test very well at the Combine too.

Georgia

Now that the Bengals have brought back Tee Higgins on the franchise tag (he won't be tagged and traded), this pick almost certainly won't be a WR. The priorities here are likely to be OL or a defensive player, as Lou Anarumo's defense was prone to giving up big play after big play a season ago. I'll opt for some protection upfront, as Jonah Williams will almost certainly depart. Mims had limited experience as a starter at Georgia, but he's going to test through the roof and a man that big shouldn't be able to move as he does, which can be seen on tape. Duke Tobin goes for RAS guys, so I think he could get the call over, say, JC Latham.

UCLA

Latu is the best pure pass rusher in this draft. His medical evaluation will be enormous; if there are no concerns, he could go in the top 10, but if he gets red-flagged by enough teams, there's a chance he could fall out of the 1st Round entirely. The Rams would likely love to get their hands on him, if they are comfortable with the medicals.

Clemson

Joey Porter Jr. was a hit last year at the top of the 2nd Round, and here the Steelers invest in his possible long-term running mate.

Alabama

Terron Armstead battled injuries a season ago and may be a year-to-year proposition moving forward. Miami has a need, then, both short-term and long-term as a tackle spot, so Latham or a player similar to him makes sense here.

Alabama

Philly's secondary was roasted all of last season. I realize that Philly hasn't taken a 1st Round corner since Lito Sheppard, but both Darius Slay and James Bradberry are over 30 (and Bradberry, in particular, really struggled last year). Perhaps Howie Roseman will break the streak this time.

LSU

Nico Collins may get an extension, and Tank Dell should be a keeper, so long as he doesn't suffer any ill effects long-term from his fractured fibula. Still, adding Thomas to CJ Stroud's stable of weapons could be a smart move, given how polished the LSU product is.

Oklahoma

RT is a need area, no matter if Tyron Smith stays or goes. (If he stays, the guess is that Tyler Smith remains at guard for another year; if he goes, Tyler likely mans LT going forward.)

Iowa

The Packers are a team that loves RAS, and within the past year, Rasul Douglas was traded away and Jaire Alexander was either hurt, less effective, or in the doghouse. DeJean should test incredibly well, and of course he has been a playmaker in college.

Duke

The Bucs are one of the many teams hunting for OL help. Barton has versatility and would likely be counted on to fill the hole at center.

Oregon

Perhaps Stefon Diggs will be back in Buffalo for another year because his dead cap # would be prohibitive, but the vibes there are not looking good. I like Khalil Shakir as a player, but he's a role-playing contributor at his best, most likely. Gabe Davis will almost certainly be allowed to depart. Josh Allen needs more. Your guess is as good as mine as to who the WR5 of this draft will be, but Franklin offers decent size and really good speed.

Washington

After landing "Maserati Marv" at #4 overall, here Arizona opts to continue to spend early draft capital on the OL, as they did last year with Paris Johnson Jr. at #6 overall after the trade with Houston that netted them Will Anderson. (This pick would have been Houston's, and I'm sure Arizona was hoping it would be higher, except the Texans advanced to the AFC Divisional playoffs.)

Missouri

Detroit needs more help in the secondary, and Rakestraw is tough-minded and not afraid to tackle. Yes, that's essentially a prerequisite if you are going to play for Dan Campbell.

Penn State

Robinson could remind Ravens brass of Odafe Owe, who also was considered a little raw coming out of Penn State. The Ravens usually stay true to their board, and perhaps Robinson could be their highest-rated player.

Washington

TRADE! Las Vegas sends #44 and #77 to San Francisco for #31 and a 4th rounder this year (still TBD due to the 3rd Round comp picks that will get awarded).

Perhaps the Raiders, not scheduled to pick again until #44 before this deal, could be worried that another team could trade up for Penix, and the Vikings could be a possibility to simply pick him at #42 if he lasts that long. Teams often trade back into the 1st Round to get that fifth-year option on a QB, and while Penix has questions due to his medical history and age (and possibly with how he handles pressure), he is a prolific passer who has a cannon for a left arm. The ball just zips effortlessly out of his hand and he seems to throw with all arm, and it works for him. The Raiders will hope that it works in the NFL.

Texas

While KC could be looking at a possible LT here, I don't think the value is there for one in this spot, given that we've seen 9 OL go in Round 1 in this mock. Well, they say OL and WR are the two deepest position groups this year, but I digress. With Travis Kelce aging and with Rashee Rice as the only viable long-term receiver on the roster, I could see the Super Bowl champs try to hit paydirt with Mitchell, who has the size and big-play ability that Lance Zierlein compares to George Pickens.