Oregon

JPJ will likely go in Round 1, but if he slides, I think he'll be snapped up very quickly. Given the premium the Panthers have put in bolstering their offensive line, you'd think they would foam at the mouth at completing their blocking unit with a versatile center who can move to guard in case of injury.

BYU

The Patriots need better receiving options, but in a generational class at the position, they could get a top-50 worthy receiver in most draft in Round 3. Instead, I have them taking Suamataia. They had Suamataia in on a top-30 visit, and is a talented but raw and inconsistent blindside blocker. I love his skill-set, though, and the Patriots have a dire need at left tackle.

West Virginia

I've mentioned numerous times the state of Arizona's offensive line, especially the interior. Frazier is another C/G flex prospect who could be a plug-and-play center at the next level.

Western Michigan

The Commanders jettisoned Montez Sweat and Chase Young at the trade deadline. Kneeland is rising to being a top-50 lock and dark horse late 1st round candidate thanks to his stellar tape and quality size/build. He wasn't the most productive in college, but is a stellar run defender who can develop his pass rushing tools. A thin edge rushing class, the Commanders do not wait around in this mock.

Michigan

The Chargers will want to beef up their OL and DL in this draft. Jenkins isn't being chose here for nepotistic means, as hes a sneaky late R1 candidate, high character individual and A+ run defender who may be able to apply more pressure on the QB in the pros than at college with development. He comes with elite football pedigree.

Florida State

Outside of Jeffrey Simmons, the Titans' defensive line is devoid of talent. Fiske was a freak of nature at the combine posting elite testing numbers, and came along in his first and only year at Florida State. He's a bit raw, but worth banking on due to his upside.

Texas

The Panthers have their choice of McConkey and Worthy here. Although I'm higher on McConkey, Worthy gives them a deep threat than would bring a more versatile blend of weaponry to their offense. With an offensive-minded HC, an overhauled line and good weapons, there are no excuses for Bryce Young now.

Washington

Roger Rosengarten has flown up draft boards, and is now a possible top-50 selection. Although he played Right Tackle for Washington (Huskies), he was a de-facto blinside blocker for Michael Penix Jr., who is a southpaw. Rosengarten could also slide inside to guard.

Texas A&M

The Packers need another linebacker to pair with Quay Walker after releasing De'Vondre Campbell. In a relatively weak draft at the position, Cooper is the only linebacker I would entertain drafting in the last 1st round thanks to his coverage, ability to pressure the QB and athleticism.

Missouri

Stingley Jr. took a step up in Year 2 but is often injured. Their next best cornerbacks include journeyman Steven Nelson and former 1st round mega-bust Jeff Okudah. The Texans set their eyes on a long-term CB2 in Rakestraw Jr. Seen as a surprise Round 1 candidate, the Missouri cornerback is gritty, tough and physical, but lacks ball skills or superb athleticism.

Georgia

Although the Falcons acquired Rondale Moore in a trade, he is barely a starting-calibre slot receiver. Ladd McConkey has an injury history but was exceptional for Georgia when healthy, and could be a high-end slot receiver at the next level.

Washington

Penix Jr. does not belong anywhere close to the 1st round, in my opinion; however, his last 2 years at Washington were exceptional, and I'd be fine with a team taking a Day 2 flier on him. His injury history is extensive, and he throws an odd football. It's also difficult to determine how much of Penix's performance was due to him, and how much was due to his elite protection and weapons. Still, a desperate team - like the Raiders - could take a punt in Round 2 without criticism.

Florida

The Saints need 2+ receivers from this draft. Olave is a low-end WR1, and Rashid Shaheed is more of a WR3. Pearsall is very athletic and had a sneakily good season for the Gators. He looks a lock to go somewhere in Round 2 next week.

Alabama

Chris Ballard likes plus athletes on Day 2, and Chris Braswell fits that bill. Raw, and overlooked by team-mate Dallas Turner, Braswell had a quality 2023 season in his own right, notching 8 sacks. The Colts have several expiring contracts at DE, and still lack a killer instinct at the position.

Oregon

I cannot climatize myself to Nix as a serious top-20 pick. This range makes much more sense. Nix is a great college QB but I question how is game will adjust to the next level. For the Giants, its a worthwhile gamble, as they should be done with Daniel Jones.

Oregon

I have a slightly higher grade on Roman Wilson (Michigan), but the Jaguars need a bigger wideout to replace Ridley. With Christian Kirk manning slot duties, Franklin would be a tantalising (if overrated) option on the outside.

Ohio State

Michael Hall Jr. would be a dark-horse late R1 candidate if it were not for some inconsistent 2023 tape and serious character issue. Hall is a very talented defensive tackle, though, with more interior pass rushing ability than his 2023 tape would imply. He's a solid ground defender too. He's a boom or bust prospect that would help replace DJ Reader and provide contingency for BJ Hill's expiring deal.

N.C. State

The Eagles' moves at linebacker were a band-aid, and I'm not convinced Nakobe Dean will blossom into a starter for them. Wilson has some injury concerns, but he has top-50 worthy tape and a lot of experience. He grades closely with Cooper as my LB2.

Michigan

After trading away Diontae Johnson for a middling slot cornerback, the Steelers need a new WR2. Wilson was terrific for Michigan in 2023 and was JJ McCarthy's top target. He is very quick, has sure hands and had an outstanding week at Mobile for the Senior Bowl.

Georgia

The Rams signed Camren Kurl to improved their beleaguered safety corps, but they could do with a safety/nickel upgrade. Here is a high upside option, who is a tough tackler, physical in the box and has safety/nickel versatility. Some could argue he's a tweener rather than intentionally versatile.

Georgia

The Eagles finally address their dismal cornerback group with a prospect with the tape of a mid-to-late 1st rounder. Weak testing and a crowded group of CB's with little consensus could stunt Lassiter's hopes of going in the top-40, but he's a talented cornerback who could be an excellent pro.

Western Kentucky

The Jerry Jeudy trade made sense; the extension without playing for them, less so. Candidly, he's be a disappointing former 1st round pick. Amari Cooper meanwhile is a quality player but aging, and their remaining Day 2/3 picks have not panned out in the slightest (nor Jets cast-away Elijah Moore). The Browns could do with making another stab at the receiver postion. Corley has been rocketing up boards and has a Deebo Samuel quality to his game. He looks unlikely to escape the 2nd round at this juncture.

Texas

The Dolphins have lacked a killer tight end throughout Mike McDaniels' tenure, and they've been heavily linked to one in Round 2. Sanders disappointed in 2023 after entering the season as a potential top-20 selection. However, in a very weak class (beyond Bowers), he is still my TE2 and a good fit here as an explosive play-maker and de-facto 3rd target for Tua beyond Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Penn State

As aforementioned at pick No. 24, the Cowboys need an edge rusher earlier, and have made numerous 2nd round picks at the position in the past. Here is another. Isaac was the more consistent PSU edge rusher between him and Chop Robinson in 2023.

Kansas

The Buccaneers need to come away from the top-2 rounds with an edge rusher. Booker is a dark horse 2nd round candidate. He's a 1-year wonder, but a hyper-explosive athlete with a rare combination of size, speed and length.

Minnesota

The Packers' defensive overhaul continues with Tyler Nubin. The former 1st round stalwart has slid to Day 2 for the majority of people, but still leads this highly underwhelming safety class (excluding Bullard, who is more of a nickel/safety hybrid). He has good size and versatility, and is a plug and play option at a position of critical need.

Clemson

The Texans need to draft a DT early in this draft. Orhorhoro is more of a 3rd round pick, but he has a lot of upside and impressive get off to apply pressure to opposing quarterbacks.

Rutgers

Kaiir Elam is trending towards being a bust, and Tre White was cut due to the Bills' obscene cap situation. Their best cornerback is former 6th round Christian Benford. Melton was a scouting darling for the 2023 draft before going back to school. His tape was inconsistent at times, but he is an exceptional athlete with as much upside as the 1st round group of cornerbacks. He could end up going much earlier than this and is being slept on by the media, in my opinion.

Iowa State

The Lions take a propect for their biggest positional need. TJ Tampa is getting overblown as a potential 1st rounder by the media; I'm not sure he's a lock to go in Round 2. However, he's a quality player with quality size, arm length and balance between zone/press technicality.

Connecticut

The Ravens double down on improving their OL with a relative steal in Christian Haynes. I'm a big fan of Haynes, and would not criticise him in the 40's. He's a solid guard with plug-and-play ability, multiple years of tape and allowed pressure on less than 3% of his snaps.

Michigan

Cornerback is a very overrated need for the 49ers. The 49ers' boundary duo of Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir played well in 2023, and Rock Ya-Sin and Isaac Yiadom are excellent backups. However, Lenoir had to split time between the boundary due to inconsistent play from other corners, and contractually the position is an issue beyond next season. Sainristil is a plug and play nickel option with toughness and elite ball skills - something the 49ers have recently prioritised - that would allow Ward and Lenoir to man the boundary. Nickel cornerbacks are an underrated commodity in the NFL, and Sainristil is amongst the best talents at the position.

Houston

Be it OT-WR, or WR-OT (as mocked), the Chiefs need to draft a Left Tackle of the future. Patrick Paul at #64 is a steal - I will likely move him higher in my final mock. I wouldn't mind him as a target for teams in the 30's to 40's, including the 49ers in a trade down scenario. He has great size, length, power and should be held in top-50 regard by teams, despite the rawness and inconsistencies.