joshmango99
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This mock draft does take into account some of what I think will happen, but my personal big board and feelings about certain prospects will be factored in. Each 1st round selection will contain a write-up and my personal big board ranking/positional ranking. 2nd round selections will not have write-ups. Trades are allowed although I try not to get too carried away with them.
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Round 1
Titans:
Cam Ward, QB, Miami 
Big Board Rank: 27
Positional Rank: QB 1
All the moves the Titans have made this offseason seem to be pointing towards this being the pick. With Ward sitting at 27 on my personal big board, I do not think this is great value. This pick is a major swing on upside, but the bust potential is undeniable.
Browns:
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado 
Big Board Rank: 1
Positional Rank: WR 1, CB 1
Travis Hunter is the most versatile player in this draft class. His ability to contribute at both WR and CB gives the Browns a rare flexibility to play him wherever they need him most.
(Shedeur Sanders was not even considered for this pick.)
Giants:
Abdul Carter, OLB, Penn State 
Big Board Rank: 2
Positional Rank: EDGE 1
With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston now in the QB room, the Giants are able to take BPA. Kayvon Thibodeaux is on the roster, but that absolutely should not keep the Giants from taking a player with DPOY potential.
Patriots:
Will Campbell, OT, LSU 
Big Board Rank: 5
Positional Rank: OT 1
Mike Vrabel stated that he views Will Campbell as a LT. That is all I had to hear. Will Campbell is absolutely worthy of the 4th pick as a tackle.
Jaguars:
Mason Graham, DT, Michigan 
Big Board Rank: 4
Positional Rank: DI 1
I know we are all bored of this pick but it really does make a lot of sense. Graham brings a high motor and violent hands. He will be a very good player for a long time.
Raiders:
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State 
Big Board Rank: 3
Positional Rank: HB 1
This pick could go quite a few directions. I considered several other players but could not justify those picks. Will Johnson does not fit the measurables that Pete Carroll would look for in a CB and Tet McMillan would be a bit of a reach.
The Raiders may currently have the worst running back room in the NFL. While they could wait till the 2nd or 3rd round to fill this need, why not make a weakness into a major strength? Ashton Jeanty is an elite prospect who will immediately elevate this offense. For a team that often struggles to hit on 1st round picks, this is easily their safest option.
Jets:
Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State 
Big Board Rank: 10 (IF HEALTHY)
Positional Rank: OT 2
I will not lie... I hate this spot for the Jets. I would love to trade out, but I do not think there are any prospects a team would want to move up for. I am not very high on Armand Membou as a prospect and think that would be a reach.
Picking Josh Simmons would definitely assume the medicals check out... that is a pretty big ask... but if they did, I think he is absolutely worthy of going this high. In this scenario he would slide over to the RT spot, where he played 2022.
Panthers:
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Big Board Rank: 6
Positional Rank: CB 2
Will Johnson is a perfect scheme fit for the Panthers. With their heavy use of off-ball zone coverage, Johnson would slot right in to a starting spot on Day 1. His instincts jumping routes in zone coverage would give the Panthers defense a major spark.
Saints:
Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona 
Big Board Rank: 11
Positional Rank: WR 2
As I looked through the Saints' roster, I was surprised by how many holes they've already patched this offseason. There are very few glaring needs. Kellen Moore will look to quickly transform this offense into a respectable unit. Given the concerns about Olave's health, it might be wise to address the wide receiver room before it becomes a major issue.
Bears:
Jalon Walker, OLB, Georgia 
Big Board Rank: 15
Positional Rank: EDGE 3
On day 1, Walker can be a true designated pass rusher while also being utilized in QB spy and LB blitz situations. This could allow him to play real snaps while learning how to be a true 3 down EDGE rusher.
49ers:
Mykel Williams, DE, Georgia
Big Board Rank: 12
Positional Rank: EDGE 2
This defensive line needs A LOT of work. The 49ers have lost a lot of talent on this unit quite quickly. Mykel Williams is great against the run with the toolset to develop into a valuable pass rusher. I trust that the 49ers coaching staff can get the most out of Mykel Williams.
Cowboys:
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas 
Big Board Rank: 24
Positional Rank: WR 4
The Cowboys are an interesting team to draft for. I considered a variety of options for them including: Omarion Hampton, Kelvin Banks, Armand Membou, and Jihaad Campbell.
I landed on Matthew Golden even though I have him ranked below every single one of these other players. The Cowboys have quietly neglected their WR room for quite a few years now. That must change ASAP.
(Jerry also loves Texas players.)
Dolphins:
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
Big Board Rank: 14
Positional Rank: DI 2
I am going to keep mocking Grant here. They absolutely need more size in the middle of that defense. Grant has massive upside with his physical traits to be more than just a run stopper.
Colts:
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Big Board Rank: 8
Positional Rank: TE 2
Tyler Warren and Shane Steichen seem like a match made in heaven. I think this is a perfect landing spot.
Falcons:
Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri 
Big Board Rank: 21
Positional Rank: WR 3
The current slot WR on the Falcons is Ray-Ray McCloud III. This is the time when they have to build around Penix to see if he is the guy.
I know Burden has some red flags, but the potential if he can get his head right is off the charts.
Cardinals:
Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama 
Big Board Rank: 16
Positional Rank: LB 1
The Cardinals are very thin at linebacker. Jihaad Campbell is a tone setter with great speed.