Kentucky

TRADE! (See #29 for details.)

Washington opens up Round 2 with the speedy Hairston, who adds to the CB depth following mixed results (at best) from the Marshon Lattimore trade last year.

Alabama

The Giants pass on QB at 3, but take the plunge here. And we have the Daboll/Alabama connection again at play here, though there has to be a strong chance that Milroe will have a new head coach next season.

Tennessee

There was early chatter that the Titans could opt for Abdul Carter at #1 overall, so how about a pass rusher in the late 1st/early 2nd Round mix here? And they stay in-state to do it.

Ohio State

What Travis Etienne was supposed to be/no longer is. Henderson is my RB2 and I'm really toying with the idea of moving him into the 1st Round before this is all over. He just does everything well, including pass protect.

East Carolina

There's a train of thought that the Raiders go could with Will Johnson at 6, and then take a RB here, possibly one of the Ohio State backs if available. Well, the reverse could be true if they take Jeanty at 6 and then follow that up with a CB here at 37. I've seen the connection of Revel to the Raiders from scouts, who think that he would be a perfect Pete Carroll corner, if healthy.

Ohio State

Protect. Drake. Maye.

Ohio State

It's an extremely strong bet that the Bears will take a RB with one of their first 3 picks of this draft, or that they could even trade up to take one. In this case, with Jeanty going 6th overall, they stand pat and add Judkins' power to the mix.

Texas A&M

Scourton is in that group of pass rushers that has a shot to go in the late 1st (+155 odds), and the Saints frequently take edge players early in drafts.

Oregon

Conerly's best is thought to still be ahead of him, as he doesn't turn 22 until November. LT Braxton Jones had a high PFF grade a season ago, but his rookie contract is expiring this year, and perhaps it would give the Bears options moving forward.

LSU

As the Jets need more talent at the skill positions and could be considering Tyler Warren at #7, perhaps the son of an NFL Hall of Famer would appeal to them here in Round 2.

Missouri

The 49ers replace Deebo Samuel with Burden, and it remains to be seen if he is anything but a LOS-maven. Shanny would probably know how to utilize him.

Tennessee

It's no secret that Dallas is looking at RB's in this draft, and while that doesn't necessarily mean that a pick this early will be used on one (because you can find a quality starter on Day 3 this year), Sampson has proverbial home-run ability.

UCLA

Mel Kiper Jr. mentioned on ESPN during discussion about his latest mock that Schwesinger could actually go in the late 1st. He fits Ballard's athletic thresholds and would make sense at #45.

Minnesota

Both starting tackles are in the final year of their deals. Here's a succession plan.

Ole Miss

Sean Murphy-Bunting and Max Melton are the starting boundary corners. Enter Amos, folks.

Iowa State

The Dolphins love speed in the receiver room, and Tyreek Hill really doesn't seem like he wants to be there, and that says nothing of his off-the-field volatility.

Notre Dame

The Bengals get some help for the defense again, this time on the back end. The club still feels the loss of Jessie Bates, and new DC Al Golden just coached Watts at Notre Dame. Perfect match.

Iowa State

Though the team signed Cooper Kupp and Marques Valdes-Scantling, neither of those guys are long-term solutions. Higgins could pair well with JSN into the future.

Ole Miss

Another big target on the outside for Bo Nix, and Courtland Sutton only has void years ahead.

Miami

Here's another position that Seattle could be looking to add a possible long-term solution.

Arkansas

There's a need for pass rush help, and Jason Licht frequently spends early picks on DL players.

Notre Dame

Bond has met with the Packers on a top 30 visit and has the speed that Gutekunst typically likes for his receiver prospects...is what I wrote in mocking Bond here before news broke that he's turned himself into Frisco (TX) police on an outstanding warrant relating to a possible sexual assault matter. I'm just going to guess that this tanks his draft stock, at least to where he doesn't go in the first 2 rounds now. Instead, I'll switch to the CB need and guess that Morrison will still be a 2nd Round pick even with the hip injury recovery. He's slated to hold a workout for teams before the draft.

Washington State

Williams helped himself with a nice 4.40 time at the Combine and could go as high as #35 to the Titans, given that he played with Cam Ward in 2023 at Washington St.

Ohio State

The elite run-stuffer is added to the Bills' front, as Ed Oliver could use a long-term solution in the DT room. (DaQuan Jones is in the last year of his deal, and free agent-signee Larry Ogunjobi is only on a 1-year deal.)

Florida State

Thomas is one of the youngest players in the draft, as he doesn't turn 21 until July. Maybe he goes higher than this, but his unexpectedly slow 40 time at his Pro Day -- glacially slow by CB standards -- could push him towards the back end of Round 2, or maybe even to Round 3.

Georgia

The Texans, after passing on OL in Round 1, find a possible starting guard here with the stalwart out of Georgia, who helped himself at the Combine.

Kansas State

Parrish had a fantastic Combine and has blazing speed. The Ravens could use another possible long-term solution as a CB starter along with Nate Wiggins, as Marlon Humphrey isn't getting any younger.

Arizona

The Arizona man is another guard prospect who helped themselves in Indy, and speaking of teams with a guard opening, yeah, this is a fit.

Texas

Described as a "dancing bear" by one scouting outlet, Williams would make sense for the Commanders because RT Andrew Wylie is in the final year of his deal. In fact, though he was just traded for, LT Laremy Tunsil is as well.

South Carolina

The Bills make it 3-for-3 on defensive picks. Matt Milano has had trouble staying on the field, and the Bills defense has been noticeably worse whenever that has happened.

Toledo

The Chiefs have DL depth issues, and it would make sense to attack the OL and DL needs with the first 2 picks.

Bowling Green

Dallas Goedert is possibly on the trade block as he enters the final year of his deal, so I'd expect a TE pick within the first 4 rounds, and luckily for Philly, this is a deep crop of them.