Colorado

The Titans are now on the clock. Will Levis has the upside to be a Gardner Minshew type quarterback in the NFL, but he has proven he is not a franchise calibre option. In a draft with only two clear-cut 1st rounders - Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward - the Titans will take their next franchise QB here. Despite not having elite athletic traits, Sanders is this writer's clear-cut QB1 thanks to his accuracy, processing ability and very clean short to intermediate play.

Miami

The Browns need to take a QB at #2. Deshaun Watson is done in the NFL. His career ruined by scandal, low effort and injury, the Browns' front office will not survive another season like this one. Financial hell aside, they must move on. Ward is coming off an outstanding 2024 season with some tremendous big-time plays and encouragingly improved every season at Washington State/Miami. Ward still has a lot to clean up in his game, but has been the best QB in college football this season.

Colorado

The Giants will need to take a quarterback at some point in this draft, but being at #3 in this weak quarterback class really hamstrings them in doing so here. Meanwhile, they will likely be positioned to take Travis Hunter - the best prospect in the draft. Reigning Heisman winner, Hunter is a unicorn elite two-way player who will probably start at CB full-time and then play a moderate amount of snaps at receiver. Either way, the Giants just need talent, and Hunter could be a franchise cornerstone for them for the next decade.

Penn State

Not needing a quarterback, the Patriots are in quite a nice position here to just take BPA. Abdul Carter is amongst the few true blue chip talents in this class, absolutely wrecking opposing offensive lines in his first year as a true pass rusher. Carter has immense upside and would be a hand-in-glove fit for New England, presuming they don't dramatically alter their defense schematically.

Michigan

The Jaguars defense has been utterly abysmal. They are set at EDGE but need significant support tot heir defensive interior and secondary. Mason Graham would not be criticised here in the slightest, but Will Johnson is still a top-8 calibre prospect despite an injury-afflicted final season. His 2023 tape was truly exceptional, and would be an elite blanketing coverage corner to match with Tyson Campbell in base formations and Jarrian Jones in nickel sets.

Boise State

The Raiders need to add more explosion on offense. Although running backs in the top-10 is a perennially difficult debate, the immense success of recent highly drafted RB's has shifted the discourse back to it being a viable option, and Ashton Jeanty isn't just any running back. Jeanty is a truly elite running back in the running for top prospect in the entire class. An oppressively dominant runner with elite field vision, catching ability and missed tackle machine, Jeanty could be an animal at the next level.

Arizona

It is beyond likely now that the Jets will part ways with Aaron Rodgers and if Rodgers goes, one suspects Davante Adams will too. Garrett Wilson is also reportedly disgruntled. The Jets are in a BPA spot in such a weak quarterback class, and Tetairoa McMillan would qualify as such. McMillan has a Drake London/Mike Evans-esque quality to his game, and would be a beautiful compliment to Garrett Wilson.

Tennessee

The Panthers' edge rush hasn't recovered since losing Brian Burns. Fortunately, they have a strong class of 3-4 profiling edge rushers to choose from. Although some prefer the upside of Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. is becoming this year's version of Jared Verse - underrated by the end of their college career due to prospect fatigue. Although "only" posting 7.5 sacks, Pearce has improved as a run defender and has accumulated a lot of pressures. Pearce profiles well for a Ejiro Evero defense.

Michigan

Bryan Bresee has come along nicely as a pass rushing interior threat, but he isn't the most rounded player, and the Saints' remaining DL is lacking. An interior stalwart to pair with Bresee could really help this defense, and that is exactly what Graham offers. Graham isn't the flawless prospect many suggest; Charlie Campbell has reported teams have some work ethic and body issues tagged to his report - but he is good to excellent at every facet of his position. A stout run defender and dangerous interior pass rusher.

LSU

The Bears' OL allowed over 60 sacks this past season. Given they are also likely losing Teven Jenkins to free agency, and Braxton Jones (oft-injured) is entering a contract year at LT, another offensive lineman feels plausible and logical. Their DL/EDGE needs can be addressed on Day 2 in what are relatively deep classes. Campbell is more likely to move inside to guard at the next level, especially in Chicago, and had some inconsistencies in 2024. However, he's just a really solid player with quite a high floor for the NFL.

Michigan

San Francisco's defense was absolutely atrocious this season. Although OT/IOL would be welcomed with open arms, the 49ers have next to no talent post the expected release of Javon Hargrave at DT. Kenneth Grant is an uber talented defensive tackle who is as strong as a bull, more athletically gifted than Mason Graham, and diverse between 4-3/3-4 fronts. Grant won't be a sack monster at the next level but could be a space eater with have an immeasurable impact beyond the stat sheet. It would be surprising to see Grant fall out of the top-16.

Missouri

The Cowboys will probably be praying for Jeanty to fall to them, which is his floor. If not, they've really struggled to pair CeeDee Lamb with a competent 2nd receiver since trading Amari Cooper, and after Luther Burden there is a significant drop in receiving talent. Although statistically a down season compared to 2023, Burden is a very good receiving prospect who suffered from inferior quarterbacking. He is an explosive after the catch weapon and could be a very high-end No. 2 receiver, if perhaps not an elite No. 1 receiving prospect

Texas

The Dolphins have numerous defensive holes to fill, but every year their OL still appears to be a glaring weakness. Patrick Paul is the likely heir apparent to Terron Armstead, but their interior OL is amongst the weakest in the NFL, and Austin Jackson has a poor durability record. Banks Jr., like Campbell, projects best as a guard in the NFL but has the ability to play RT too. He was amongst the best offensive linemen in the country in 2024 with a brilliant athletic profile.

Penn State

The Colts have needs in their secondary, but have also needed improved Tight End play for years, and this year's draft looks to have two really good prospects at the position in Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland. Warren in particular has been on an absolute tear in 2024 putting up elite production as a receiving tight end. He also should be a functional to decent, if not elite, in-line blocker at the next level. With a solid OL, Jonathan Taylor, 3-4 good receivers and Tyler Warren, Anthony Richardson has absolutely no excuses in 2025

Georgia

The Michael Penix Jr. pick looks smart now in retrospect, but it remains true that the Falcons' pass rush has really struggled for continuous prioritisation of offensive weaponry atop the draft. The Falcons need to use this deep EDGE class to prioritise their anemic pass rush. Jalon Walker is an off-ball/edge hybrid who has thrived more in the latter, and still has some development to do. However, he could really thrive in a Raheem Morris defense.

Georgia

The Cardinals had some bad luck with Darius Robinson barely playing in 2024, and BJ Ojulari not at all. However, their pass rush continues to be hugely problematic, and even with their reset for 2025 could still use more defensive line talent. Mykel Williams could play more as a base end for them and strong run defender. Although still developing as a pass rusher, he has immense upside.