Mock 1.0 - 2 round - based solely upon team needs and news so far. *No trades*
Couple of the players that I have in the mock draft on here were not on the list.
Round 1
Malaki Starks most likely could fall off the board much earlier than 17 but the Bengals have lost both their talented safeties in the past few years and are needing to bolster their defense.
The offensive line play was abysmal to say the least at times for Seattle. Talented team all around and good coaching. Need to sure up that QB spot and bolster that O-Line.
19.
Would love the add of the big corner to the Tampa defense, their DLine and linebacker play was overall very good this year. Sure, up your secondary and land someone who could instantly slot into your starting lineup at their thin corner core.
Just due to team needs and thing being a mixup we could most likely see some trades to be made for the talented receiver from Missouri. I have him landing to the Broncos who already have a talented overall core, but this helps your now, ROTY finalist QB even more.
This is almost a consensus 21st pick I have seen from almost all mocks. With Russell Wilson's play not looking much better, Justin Fields will be moved to another team. Steelers have a need for the future of their QB spot. Jalen Milroe is talented clearly but needs to have that talent reigned in.
Chargers have struggled to find a talented playmaker on their offense to compliment Herbert for a while now. Ladd McConkey was a smash hit, but they need more talent at the TE position. With the future of Zach Heins really being unknown, take Loveland and sure up another playmaker/blocker. Depending on if they make a big trade for a receiver here or not, they could go Egbuka here too.
Most of the interior O-Line talent here can be picked up on day 2 of the draft. With Christian Watson's seemingly never-ending injury history continuing to grow, Jordan Love needs more than just Doubs and Reed to throw to. Kraft has become a solid option, but Egbuka could help add an even more dynamic playmaker to their offense.
Shavon Revel seems to be a consensus pick as well for the Vikings, whenever your second-best corner is an aging Stephon Gilmore, you know you need to bolster at that position. Against the Rams as well, they could not get to Stafford or cover any of their receivers. Get someone who can.
Talented and needed addition to the Texans interior O-Line who had trouble getting to the QB this year, Will Anderson can only do so much. Grant put a ton of pressure on opposing QBs.
Eventually the Rams are going to start their search for a QB once Stafford decides to call it quits, no time like the present to start protecting that future QB.
Two offensive tackles in a row at the bottom of the rounds here who have some O-Line problems. Lamar likes to run, but why not make sure he doesn't have to? I like Ersery as a much more physically gifted talent than where he is projected whenever it is all said and done. Also, I believe that he is going to be moved to another position but can make an impact anywhere.
Lions had a TON of injuries last year on the defensive side and not much to rotate. Stewart is an interesting prospect because he could either go much higher than projected or way lower depending on teams' evaluation of him.
29.
Prospect not selected
Not sure why Cameron Williams isn't on the list, not sure if he has announced if he is returning yet or if he is leaving. Cameron Williams is a talented tackle that could now protect your ROTY candidate QB.
30.
Prospect not selected
Buffalo's defense had been thrown a curveball after all the trades and cuts. Nolen increases these defensive lines talent significantly adds to the rotation and can put significant pressure on opposing QBs.
With most offensive line talent being day 2-3 guys so Mike Green can add to an already talented defensive line, they get a crazy amount of production from the secondary and linebacker core. Vic could make a talented playmaker out of Green.
Clearly their Left tackle position was not figured out this year and the right tackle loves jumping early. They are also losing trey smith this year, so this is an opportunity to add some more talent.