Free Agency Frenzy Mock Draft

It wouldn't be at all shocking to see Monroe Freeling go higher than this on draft night. Having just released Taylor Decker, the Lions do need to think about the long-term plan on the blind side.

Just going off 2024 tape, Jermod McCoy is easily worth this high a draft pick. He's also reportedly good to go for Tennessee's pro day in a couple of weeks. How he performs there and the type of impact he makes on teams will likely determine his draft slotting. If he does well, I think a first round selection is likely. If not, he could see a fall similar to the one Will Johnson experienced a year ago. If everything checks out, I think he could shine under Brian Flores.

Chargers get: Pick 19
Panthers get: Picks 22, 123 (R4) and a 2027 4th round pick

LA can't count on Trevor Penning and Cole Strange as its starting guards. I think (hope) they know that. Spencer Fano's 32.125 inch arm length could make him a candidate to kick inside to guard, which is what the Chargers would have in mind with him here. It is nice knowing he could certainly give them an option at tackle in the event that Joe Alt and/or Rashawn Slater go down with injury (again)...

Eagles get: Picks 20 and 112 (R4)
Cowboys get: Picks 23, 98 (R3) and 122 (R4)

Just how much longer will right tackle Lane Johnson play? Left guard Landon Dickerson, for that matter? I'm not sure, and I doubt the Eagles know. Kadyn Proctor and his big 350 pound frame could be a possible four-position backup in 2026 before transitioning into the starting lineup somewhere for the 2027 season for the Birds.

Browns get: Picks 21 and 116 (R4)
Buccaneers get: Picks 24, 107 (R4), 146 (R5) and 206 (R6)

Cleveland has made some moves on the O-Line. They've brought in Zion Johnson and Elgton Jenkins in free agency and traded for Tytus Howard. Still, more work needs to be done. Caleb Lomu would give them a possible Day 1 starter at left tackle, which is still very much a need on the roster.

After trading back three spots, the Panthers add to their defensive line with Kayden McDonald. The Buckeye defensive tackle should make an immediate impact in slowing down opposing team's rushing attacks.

Dallas sticks with the secondary, as Avieon Terrell is selected after a slight trade back with their divisional rivals. The younger brother of A.J. Terrell, Avieon is a smooth mover with solid ball skills and should offer inside/outside versatility.

Two trades down and four added draft picks later, the Buccaneers decide the time is now to add Missouri EDGE rusher Zion Young to bolster its anemic pass rush. He's done everything right on the field to help himself this draft season. There are off-field concerns that teams will need to be comfortable with here, though.

T.J. Parker was darn near unstoppable for Clemson in 2024, posting 11 sacks and 19.5 TFL. His 2025 stats weren't nearly as impressive, which is why he's going at this point of the mock draft instead of a good bit higher. He could be a great value selection for the Bears if he can get back to his 2024 level of performance.

Cardinals get: Picks 26, 91 (R3) and 168 (R5)
Bills get: Picks 33, 65 (R3) and 143 (R5)

Sensing that they may be shut out of the offensive tackle market, the Cardinals make a move up with non-conference/non-rival Buffalo to get ahead of both division rival San Francisco as well as Houston believing both could also be in the tackle market. Clemson's Blake Miller might not come with the high-end upside of local product Max Iheanachor, but he is much more polished, and in theory, more pro ready.

Speaking of Heanachor, he goes here to the 49ers with this selection. He's a bit raw having only played football for five years, but the upside is enormous. That could make him a perfect understudy to Trent Williams, assuming Williams is still around for the Niners in 2026.

As great as the Texans defense is, they're still a little bit thin at defensive tackle. Peter Woods could be a nice rotational piece early on and become a starter down the line for them. Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks has the talent to be selected here and for other needy teams in Round 1, but he missed most of 2025 with a foot injury and then broke his foot at the combine. His stock might be falling back to Round 2 as a result...

I've seen a few comparisons to Travon Walker with Faulk. I see a little more Mykel Williams. Either way, there's not much doubting the talent and traits here. But why was his production in 2025 so underwhelming after a very strong statistical 2024 season? It's a question teams will have to answer as they evaluate him. Still, he feels like a Steve Spagnuolo type of EDGE. Dennis Allen (Bears) as well, so I have him going here after not sending him to the Bears four picks earlier.

Bills get: Pick 30
Broncos get: Picks 34 (R2) and 126 (R4)

Buffalo traded out of the first round and decides to move back in for Akheem Mesidor. Because of him, Miami opponents couldn't just solely focus on Rueben Bain. Still needing some EDGE rush help even after acquiring Bradley Chubb, the Bills take the plunge.

Reading this site, I did see that NFL teams in general may see Omar Cooper as more of a second round pick. However, I also keep in mind that it's not likely there are 32 players with a first round grade on team draft boards. That means guys with second round grades can find their way into Round 1. The Patriots could also be in the market for offensive tackle help, but they missed the boat there, so they circle back to the pass catching wagon. I'm not convinced Romeo Doubs is the #1 target they need for Drake Maye, so Cooper is the selection here.

Raiders get: Picks 32 and 188 (R6)
Seahawks get: Picks 36 (R2), 117 (R4) and 208 (R6)

Seattle only has four picks in this draft, so they trade back with the team that hired their 2025 offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak from them here. Las Vegas adds some speed to its receiving core with K.C. Concepcion, who was also a dynamic punt returner for the Aggies in 2025 in addition to his explosive work at wide receiver. Fernando Mendoza is happy to have another dynamic weapon to help him out.