Final 2 Round Mock Draft
It'll be way off, but that's part of the fun of it. Gonna keep explanations short.
Round 1
Bailey is a more finished product than Reese, so I'm giving him a slight edge here
Chiefs get: Pick 3
Cardinals get: Picks 9, 29 and two 2027 3rd round picks (via Chiefs/LA Rams)
Chiefs GM Brett Veach reportedly expects numerous R1 trades. He does his part in moving up for the Buckeyes hybrid EDGE/LB
Cardinals get: Picks 9, 29 and two 2027 3rd round picks (via Chiefs/LA Rams)
Chiefs GM Brett Veach reportedly expects numerous R1 trades. He does his part in moving up for the Buckeyes hybrid EDGE/LB
Help for Cam Ward with the draft's best offensive weapon
Saw a rumor the Giants may be moving off of Sonny Styles, so I've decided to give them the other top-rated Ohio State defender left on the board in Downs. He could be the Kyle Hamilton of this defense.
Cowboys get: Picks 6, 39 (R2) and 206 (R6)
Browns get: Picks 12, 20 and 112 (R4)
Plenty of chatter about the Cowboys moving up. They do so here to land Styles and get a leader in the middle of their defense
Browns get: Picks 12, 20 and 112 (R4)
Plenty of chatter about the Cowboys moving up. They do so here to land Styles and get a leader in the middle of their defense
7.
Washington adds to its defense, grabbing the (mostly) consensus top-rated corner in the draft in Mansoor Delane
Ohio State WRs have been money in the bank as far as the NFL goes of late, and the receiver needy Saints feel like a good spot for this year's Buckeye receiver in Tate
9.
Drafting Mauigoa at3rd might be a bit rich. Drafting him at 9 and adding extra draft capita in return is a solid move by the Cardinals
A weapon for Jaxson Dart. Feels like Jordyn Tyson has pulled ahead of Makai Lemon and others in the race for the WR2 spot.
Bain is an interesting case. He's got short arms and has some off-field issues (car crash that killed a passenger). If the Dolphins are comfortable, they could choose to keep him home.
Lions get: Picks 12 and 70 (R3)
Browns get: Picks 17, 50 (R2), 118 (R4) and a 2027 4th round pick
Detroit GM Brad Holmes hasn't ruled out a move up for the right guy. Perhaps Spencer Fano could be that. If he is, Penei Sewell would likely kick over to left tackle.
Browns get: Picks 17, 50 (R2), 118 (R4) and a 2027 4th round pick
Detroit GM Brad Holmes hasn't ruled out a move up for the right guy. Perhaps Spencer Fano could be that. If he is, Penei Sewell would likely kick over to left tackle.
It sounds like Makai Lemon might be falling a bit on some boards. With that in mind, I decided to put Kenyon Sadiq here to the Rams instead.
Ioane just feels like a Ravens pick. They need help along the interior, and this guy is arguably the best offensive lineman in the class regardless of position.
Steelers get: Pick 15
Buccaneers get: Picks 21, 76 (R3) and 135 (R4)
Pittsburgh has shown some interest in Makai Lemon. They move up for him here. I think he's got a lot of JSN/Amon-Ra St. Brown in him.
Buccaneers get: Picks 21, 76 (R3) and 135 (R4)
Pittsburgh has shown some interest in Makai Lemon. They move up for him here. I think he's got a lot of JSN/Amon-Ra St. Brown in him.
Panthers get: Picks 16 and 103 (R4)
Jets get: Picks 19, 83 (R3), 158 (R5) and a 2027 6th round pick
Thieneman is one of my favorite prospects in the draft class, and he'd fill a major need in the Panthers secondary.
Jets get: Picks 19, 83 (R3), 158 (R5) and a 2027 6th round pick
Thieneman is one of my favorite prospects in the draft class, and he'd fill a major need in the Panthers secondary.