Mach III

published on 4/20/2025


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Round 1

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17. Bengals: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M

With Hendrickson's status tied up in a trade war, Stewart looks like the next man up. (DL/EDGE -155) (Cornerback +350)


18. Seahawks: Grey Zabel, OT, North Dakota State

A short-armed lineman with measurables, production and combine scores near the top of the class. But can he dance in the endzone? (OL -120) (WR +390)


19. Buccaneers: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

He has Tampa to Daytona range. See ball, get ball. (DL/E +155) (LB +175)


20. Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

Sean can reset the offensive table with his thunder and lightning backfield blueprint. The Broncos are a quality RB away from winning a playoff game. (RB +110) (WR +360)


21. Steelers: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

There are conflicting reports about how the SS visit went in Pittsburgh. Understandable, it's lying season. But since we can't get the QB story straight, let's fix the devil we know, the rush defense. Meanwhile, Rodgers sees that he will not be burdened with a first round rookie and decides to grace the Steelers with his presence. I don't see this going well. (DL/E +230) (QB +260)


22. Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

The Chargers need interior help, and Grant is one size fits all from the Coach's favorite college. (DL/E, +130) (FR -250)


23. Packers: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

Definition of insanity, but so are mock drafts. (DL/E +115) (CB +120) (WR +750) (FR -210)


24. Browns: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Saints/Steelers take a pass on QB which invites needy teams to trade back into the first round to catch him falling. There will be at least 3 teams making aggressive offers, the Saints, Giants and Browns. The Vikings have the fewest draft picks. Why not make the Browns pay up - they have the most draft capital, his running mate from Colorado, and a bridge QB. (T10 -260) (Saints +160, Steelers +370, Browns +410, Giants +420)


25. Texans: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

They have their bridge LT, so they can wait on their long-term LT. Sans the injury, he'd be the first LT off the board. Did I say LT? I meant LT. (OL -230) (FR -950)


26. Giants: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss

If one of Dart or Sanders is still available, the Ram's phone will be on fire, but they might stick and pick Stafford's successor. NYG and NO will throw many darts at this trade. Let's see who hits the bullseye and then go with the Rams favorite move - trading out of the first round. (CB +250) (OL +290) (QB +480) (FR -700)


27. Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Ravens always catch the falling talent. A versatile new Safety gives Hamilton the freedom to be a versatile Safety. (DL/E +100) (OL +410) D-Line talent is deep this year, and they play the draft game better than everyone else. Could this be Emmanwori? Sure, but history shows that production trumps traits.


28. Lions: Prospect not selected

Twitched up, high motor speed freak that gives his best effort on every snap. I wonder if he fits the Coach's preferred profile. (DL/E +190) (OL +210) (FR -300)


29. Commanders: James Pearce Jr., DE/OLB, Tennessee

While the Commanders have acquired some run stoppers, they lack a pass rush threat. Pearce falls due to off field character concerns, but his on-field production is unquestioned. (DL/E +180) (OL +320) (CB +360) (S +900) (RB +900) (WR +1000) (FR -210)


30. Bills: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Run stopper with pass rush upside, he can sub in for Jones or spell Oliver in the rotation. Graded higher than Harmon and Grant by PFF. And pretty much everyone else left to pick on the d-line at 30. (DL/E -105) (CB +270) (S +600) (OL +800) (FR -160)


31. Chiefs: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

The O-line failed them in the Super Bowl. (OL -130) (DL/E +175) (FR -160)


32. Eagles: Nic Scourton, DE, Texas A&M

Milton Williams, Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham are gone. Howie likes to add to the defensive line in round 1. I wanted to mock Emmanwori here, he's a physical freak and that earns him a -1500 bet to go in the first round. But does Howie like athletic Safeties that look good but lack production in round 1? Ixnay. And I'm betting that nobody else does either. (DL/E +115) (OL +410) (S +500)


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