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Round 1
Commanders:
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU 
Been mocking this one for a long time, since I felt that the new GM would not pick another UNC QB.
Vikings:
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina 
TRADE.
After Washington confirms their pick, NE and MINN settle a trade, with NE getting pick 11, 23, and a mid round pick next year.
Chargers:
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
After trading their top two WRs, LAC is locked in on picking at least two WRs.
Giants:
Rome Odunze, WR, Washington 
Next year's QB crop will be much better than people think.
The Giants give Jones another year, and pick a WR to help him, and, if Plan A fails, help another QB picked later in this draft or Ewers/Sanders/Ward/Allar/Weigman/Beck.
Falcons:
Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA 
In the long term, Latu is the #3 DE on the board, but he is also the most NFL ready. The Falcons want to make a decent run this year and next, and should win their division. HC Morris probably values established technique over potential.
Bears:
Jared Verse, DE, Florida State 
Verse is probably #2 DE, long term, but is more well-rounded than Turner.
Jets:
Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia 
A potential steal for the Jets, Bowers falls right into their hands.
Patriots:
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan 
When NE made their trade, there was no guarantee that McCarthy would fall to them. But with Brissett there as a placeholder, they could build their team for next year's rookie QB. As it happens, Plan A pans out quite nicely.
Dolphins:
Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
TRADE; The Dolphins send Tua to the Broncos, where he is a much better fit. While Penix goes a bit early, he has the deep ball arm that fits the Dolphin's scheme better, and there would be no guarantee that the Raiders would not take him next pick.
Win/win, as the Broncos deny the Raiders Penix, and get their "Drew Brees."
Raiders:
Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo 
As it turns out, the Raiders are content with their QB situation. O'Connell threw 8 TDs with 1 Int in his last 4 games. Minshew is a serviceable starter. The need is CB, and Mitchell fits the Raiders.
Saints:
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State 
The Saints get a steal with the best, out-of-the box pass protector.
Colts:
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Personally, Thomas is one of my bust picks. A lot of his production last year was garbage time or against weak opponents, and he benefitted by having a Heisman QB throw to him with Nabers getting the attention. All their stats were pumped up by a defense that was so porous, the offense ended up getting an extra possession or two a game.
Nevertheless, the Colts need a WR to go with AR15.
Seahawks:
Troy Fautanu, G/OT, Washington
The Seahawks need a OT who can also play guard. There are several to choose from, but Fautanu is local and moves like a 300lbs water bug.