Colorado

*TRADE* Giants trade pick #3 and more to Titans for pick #1.

The Giants are hopeful to get their next franchise QB and trade up with the Titans to select Shedeur Sanders. This will be a great addition to the offense, and will allow Malik Nabers to reach his ceiling.

There will be plenty of bad press conferences, blame given, and perhaps poor body language on the field during his tenure in New York. But he will fit the swagger needed to represent NYC.

Miami

The Browns need a QB... who knew. Just because your GM went to Harvard doesn't mean they're a football guy. The Cleveland franchise looks to reset with this pick. They really need one of everything, especially since Myles Garrett requested a trade. Sorry Browns fans, we hope you see the playoffs sometime soon.

Colorado

*TRADE*
Titans trade down from pick #1 to the Giants for pick #3 and more.

The Titans seem lukewarm on selecting a QB with their pick at the top of the draft. Perhaps they think that they can get by at the position with a veteran via trade or free agency. Maybe selecting a passer does not fit the timing of the Titans' financial planning, as the owners plan to build a new stadium soon. Either way, it may be a mistake to not select a QB when you have one sitting there. It remains to be seen.

This selection could either be Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter. I'm going to go with Hunter because of his ability to play both sides of the ball. This is something that the Titans might find attractive, as they need guys at WR and CB (not to mention his special teams potential if used there).

Penn State

My Patriots get a defensive leader to develop alongside offensive leader Drake Maye. You may have seen this dude all over the screen in the College playoffs this year. Just look at his neck and you know he's a guy.

New England has not had a star defensive line player in a while. Often, their best teams under Belichick had a player like Vince Wilfork or Richard Seymour. Adding someone like Abdul Carter could help to unlock Keion White and Christian Barmore's potential/productivity.

Michigan

Perhaps the most commonly mocked player at pick #5 is Will Johnson. He's the best pure CB in the class and will fit a need on a Jacksonville team that needs talent in many places.

Michigan

The Raiders could do a lot of things here at pick #6. They may even trade out to get draft resources that would allow them to draft a QB down the line. But for simplicity's sake, I'll say that the Raiders stay here and select a defensive lineman.

The Raiders likely need a hard reset, and Tom Brady would be quick to move on something like that. Tom Brady is operating the Raiders' DOGE (laugh). Trading Maxx Crosby would give them plenty of assets to move forward with.

LSU

*TRADE*
Jets trade their pick #7 to the 49ers for pick #11 and more.

The 49ers take advantage of the Jets' eternal organizational fumbling and select the top offensive lineman in the draft. Trent Williams will retire at some point in the next couple seasons and would probably be a great mentor to a rookie tackle.

If they were smart, the 49ers would trade McCaffrey and one of their top two receivers to complete a soft offensive reset. Some of the team's contracts will have big cap hits in the next few years and plenty of their starters will need new contracts as well.

Arizona

The Panthers will try to capitalize on Bryce Young's late-season success in 2024. That will require human targets to move the ball down field and get in the endzone. I am not certain about Bryce Young's potential, but my gut says that he won't be spectacular. Either way, the Panthers need to try. They've been an awful franchise for a while now and the owner is incredibly wealthy with something to prove.

Michigan

I don't think that Michigan's DTs will go far apart in the draft, like the Morris twins of the NBA. Mason Graham's draft stock has dropped in recent months, but he was consistently mocked as a top 5 pick for the past year or two. He could end up going before his Michigan counterpart Kenneth Grant. The Saints need everything and this is a start.

The Saints will not be able to make big splashes for the next couple years because their GM bet the house on Drew Brees' final years and years after in an effort to remain a competitive team. He restructured many contracts and the deferred money has come to roost. They also signed Derek Carr. Did it to themselves.

Boise State

Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles make a splash on offense. This pick fits the need for a running back that we've seen in the Lions offense over the past few seasons. It also takes some of the workload off Caleb Williams. This may enable Caleb's progression in year two.

Tennessee

*TRADE*
Jets trade down from pick #7 to get pick #11 from the 49ers plus more.

Aaron Rodgers will return to the Jets and the franchise will have no clear path forward. They will not trade Davante Adams nor Garrett Wilson. They've already put a lot of capital into the offensive and defensive lines. Therefore, they don't really need to pick at #7 and move down. The Jets need another OLB and James Pearce Jr. fits the bill.

Georgia

The Cowboys lose out on Ashton Jeanty and look to bolster their defensive line instead. This franchise stinks, they're super overrated and oversaturated in American media because some lead-breathers thought that their silver jerseys looked shiny on the TV screen. Jerry Jones is senile. Dak Prescott is washed. Good night.

Texas

Kelvin Banks will play offensive tackle in the NFL. Since Tua is a lefty, it would be worthwhile for Banks to play right tackle as his blindside is flipped. Terron Armstead has been a great left tackle, but a right tackle is more important if you're quarterback is left-handed.

South Carolina

For some reason, I think this guy's last name would look cool on a Colts jersey. The Colts are another team that lack talent in multiple departments, especially defense. Indy takes the best safety off the board here.

Alabama

The Falcons would be wise to invest in protection to Penix. He has torn his knees and had to have testicles put in; his shelf life in the NFL may be short. To enhance his performance, his offensive line must be complete. The Falcons select the best interior lineman in the draft to put alongside Chris Lindstrom.

Ohio State

Arizona grabs the next WR off the board to match with former Ohio State teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. This will take some pressure off MHJ, who was always covered because of his gravity as a player and lack of receiving options on the Cardinals. The Cardinals are never going anywhere with Kyler Murray, so whatever they do really doesn't matter.