Ohio State

The Panthers made the move to go get their QB and all signs seem to point to Stroud as their guy. Stroud has been pinpoint accurate throughout his career and has a prototypical stature for an NFL QB. There were questions about his mobility and ability to extend plays, but he seemingly answered those with a phenomenal game against Georgia in the College Football Playoffs.

Alabama

The Texans have seemingly been linked to Bryce Young for ages, so for them to not have to move up to get him is a god send. Young's lack of size rightfully scares teams, but his accuracy, arm talent, and winning intangibles more than make up for it. If Young can hold up physically, the Texans will be set with both their head coach and QB of the future.

Kentucky

TRADE - It seems there's at least one QB each year who flies up draft boards seemingly inexplicably, this year that is Will Levis. Levis' arm strength and athleticism show shades of Josh Allen, but (much like Allen), he was largely ineffective at the college level. Despite my own reservations with Levis though, he is going to go high in the draft, and he's the type of big bodied QB Chris Ballard is bound to fall in love with. The Colts need a starting quarterback badly so they move up one spot to ensure they get their guy.

Alabama

Teams may be clamoring to move up to this pick and snag Anthony Richardson, but the Cardinals are in desperate need of elite talent. Here they take potentially the best player in the draft in Will Anderson Jr., even after trading down once. Anderson is a can't miss prospect that should add some immediate talent to a Cardinals pass rush severely lacking in just that.

Florida

TRADE - Much like the Colts before them, the Lions move up one spot to ensure they get their guy. Detroit has done a solid job of shoring up their biggest holes and have another first round pick to address the defense. They've put themselves in the perfect position to select Richardson, who may have the highest ceiling of any QB in this draft. Richardson will be greatly benefitted by sitting for a year or two behind Jared Goff.

Texas Tech

The Seahawks have made some nice signings to address their interior D-line, but their edge group still needs a lot of help. Wilson has very similar traits to last years #1 overall selection, Travon Walker as an athletic EDGE with versatility to play almost anywhere on the line or as an outside linebacker. He should team up with Uchenna Nwosu to provide a spark to Seattle's pass rush.

Oregon

The Raiders good certainly go O-line with this pick, but I see them wanting to pair a better corner with Nate Hobbs than they currently have. The popular CB1 is Devon Witherspoon, and he's certainly a great prospect, but Gonzalez is too and has more prototypical size at 6'2' 200 lbs and that could be enough to make him the first corner selected in the class.

Georgia

Despite his off the field issues, which certainly are worth noting, Carter may be the most talented player in this class. To add him to a Falcons defense (that has already added reinforcements via free agency) would be a massive steal at this point in the draft.

Ohio State

When the Bears traded down from #1 it signaled that they were all in on Justin Fields. If that truly is the case, they have to give him better protection. It's tough to differentiate between the top 3 tackles, but Johnson has been commended for his elite intelligence and work ethic.

Alabama

This may be a little high for Branch, a nickle/safety hybrid, to be selected, but he's a top 5 talent in this class and would immediately fill the role left behind by Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. The Eagles are in a position to take the best player available and that very well may be Branch.

Iowa

The Titans very well could go offensive line here, but they've done enough in free agency for that to not be a glaring need. Van Ness is exactly the kind of player Mike Vrabel loves on his defense. He's a hard nosed power rusher who can provide a spark to their lackluster pass rushing unit.

TCU

There's much debate on how many receivers will go in the first round and the order the receivers will go, but if the Texans do take their QB of the future, they need to provide him with a legit receiver 1. With Brandin Cooks traded to Dallas, Houston can turn to Quentin Johnston, a size-speed freak who was a huge part of TCU's championship game run. At 6'4" he can provide a steady and reliable target to help in Bryce Young's development.

Northwestern

It seems that Aaron Rodgers will in fact be a Jet next season, but the Jets appear to be desperately trying to hang on to this pick in the trade. If they do get to hang on to it, bolstering the O-line is a no brainer. Skoronski is as technically skilled as they come, and has the versatility to play all over the line.

Georgia

Many mocks have the Pats taking a receiver or corner here, and while I agree that is a need, so is tackle. Isaiah Wynn was a bust and New England has multiple expiring deals on their line coming up. Jones' technique needs some refining but he's a freak athlete that's put some special things on tape. He could be a plug and play stalwart for the Patriots.

Utah

The Packers offensive weapons have long been a topic of conversation and whoever they have at QB next year needs better options. They have a decent young duo at wide receiver in Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, but the only tight end on their roster is Josiah Deguara. Kincaid is an elite receiver that can immediately become a weapon for Jordan Love. This would be a home run pick.

Illinois

The Commanders would love an offensive tackle, but with the top 3 off the board already, they turn to their next biggest need at corner. Witherspoon is a scrappy and physical corner with ideal size to line up as a true #1 on the outside. His tape alone makes him worthy of a top selection and I expect Ron Rivera to be a massive fan of his tough play style.