Round 1
Jalen Milroe is on fire. I wrote a few mocks before the 2024 season with Milroe at the top, and I have to say... I was right. This guy seems destined to be the number-one pick. As for the guy he would be replacing... Tua needs to retire and get into coaching—Milroe to Miami.
I am very tempted to put Travis Hunter here as he is the most talented player on the board, but the Pats desperately need a tackle (Banks plays tackle, not guard) to protect Drake Maye for the future. Banks to New England.
Sanders could easily Eli this pick and flat-out say no to the Titans franchise, but I am going to say he becomes motivated to be the next incredible black quarterback for this franchise (Warren Moon and Steve McNair). Will Levis make the most boneheaded plays you will ever see, and if the Titans are picking three, then he will be replaced. Sanders to Tennessee.
The Giants desperately need a new guy under center, and it will be either Beck or Nuss in this spot. Beck struggled in Tuscaloosa last weekend. That being said, he did show some outstanding flashes. Not QB1 flashes, but QB3-5 flashes. Beck, with the right QB coach and play-caller, could be a serviceable quarterback in the league—Beck to NYC.
At one point last week, Bo Nix had seven completions for -7 yards. He needs weapons if he wants to be serviceable. Tet is 6'5" and provides a massive target for a struggling quarterback like Bo Nix. The Broncos also need receivers, as Sean Payton has publicly called out the wideouts for not making enough plays-- McMillan to Denver.
Nussmeier has played his way into being a first round pick and while he may not be top ten material, Las Vegas desperately needs a new quarterback and at this spot they really do not have any choice. Who knows, Nussmeier could be the best of the group-- Nussmeier to Las Vegas.
BPA and a position of need. The Cardinals cannot stop the pass to save their life. They are 31st out of 32 teams at YPA with 8.5 per attempt. Only the Rams are worse at stopping the pass. Anyways, Will Johnson is an absolute stud and getting him at 11 is a steal--Johnson to Arizona.
The Colts give Richardson another year and decide to double down by getting him a weapon. Enter Burden. A freak receiver who can do it all. His presence offers Richardson a consistent threat at wideout, someone he can depend on to get open. Plus, this bolsters an average list of receivers into an above-average group just by adding Luther Burden III--Burden to Indy.
Another team that desperately needs corner help. Los Angeles goes back and forth between taking a tackle and a corner, but Morrison is just too good to pass up. I like Morrison to be their CB #1 from day one. If you have watched any of the Irish this year you have seen how ridiculous their secondary is and it starts with Benjamin Morrison--Morrison to Los Angeles.
Steal. Steal. Steal. BPA and the pick fits a need. Atlanta could also look at a wide receiver, but I like them to go with Pearce here. Even after the Judon trade--Pearce to Atlanta.
The 49ers do not have many weaknesses across their roster, but they do have one at corner. Enter Burke. The leader in the Buckeye secondary who can make play after play--Burke to San Fran.
The Vikings have been rolling, but they still struggle in the secondary. Revel, who tore his ACL in week 3 of the college football season, will still be a high pick as teams are enamored by his potential--Revel to Minneapolis.
Stewart is a rising star who is steadily getting better and better through his college career after transferring from TAMU to Oregon. The former five star would be a huge help for Josh Allen.
This is such a fit. This would also be bad for the rest of the NFL--Judkins to KC.
The Ravens need more help on the line and they get the help with Jackson--Jackson to Baltimore.