Round 1
We need more playmakers for Justin Fields. Johnston has the size, speed, hands and route running to be a #1 WR. We considered Will Anderson Jr but we must support our QB.
We need a QB of the future. Young is the best QB available and a franchise QB. He has been amazing for Alabama for several seasons. No reason to think he can't continue in the NFL.
We plan to sign Geno Smith to a long term extension he has earned it. Anderson is the best player available, fills a need and plays the 3-4 defense we already use. Anderson is a pass rushing menace and we need it.
It is clear that neither Mayfield nor Darnold are franchise QBs. Matt Carol could be but we don't know. You must have a franchise QB to succeed in this league. Richardson has great size, arm strength and dual threat ability.
We have the luxury as the best team in the NFL to take the best player available since we have a top 10 pick. Myles Murphy is a big defensive end with pass rushing skills. We also don't need him to be a pro bowler in year one. You can never have enough pass rushers.
We have many needs. We could take Carter DT, Johnson Jr OT or Addison WR but we settle on Ringo is who is a big shutdown CB. Not sure DT have good value this high and Humphries should be back next year plus we have added to our WR group several times.
This is easy. We still need WR talent and Addison has proven at multiple schools that he can get open and catch the ball.
Having Renfrow and Waller on IR has been a struggle for our offense. We need better play from our offensive line. Johnson is a stud OT for Ohio State. We need a RT like tomorrow.
#1 Pick = CJ Stroud QB
There isn't really anything we don't need. Carter is a dominate defensive tackle for the best defense in college. He will be perfect in our 3-4 scheme.
Mayer is a stud TE with size and hands. Ever great QB needs a TE that can get open. We brought in Engram but we still haven't filled the need.
We really want an OT or OG but none have value here. We need help in our secondary and Porter is a stud. He is 6-2 and 200lbs with great footwork.
Our biggest needs our playmakers (none worth taking) and OT (none). So we turn to our secondary and make it even stronger. Smith is 6-0 with great skills.
Pick #4 = Will Anderson Jr OLB
We would love to add a playmaker here but no real value. This is a tad high for Torrence but he is a bulldozer at guard. A devastating run blocker and we like to run the ball.
Bresee is a 5 star prospect had is returning to form after an injury last year. We need better play from our defensive tackles.
We have several needs but a playmaking defender that can line up all over the field gives great value at this point.
We want playmakers but none are really available. We have had a stud secondary for many years but they are losing a step. Gonzalez is 6 feet tall and 200 lbs. He can play man and zone making him a perfect fit for us.