CHAOS!
This one's gonna get weird right away, but there's some smoke billowing to suggest that the draft could get off to such a start. So let's explore!
Round 2
Word is that the Steelers have done extensive work on OL and DL players for this draft, and Smith is a player that they've met with both at the Combine and for an official 30 visit.
Perhaps the Texans will try to build up that DL like the 49ers have done, so Anderson and Adebawore would give DeMeco Ryans quite an impressive pair to work with.
McDonald and Wilson give Arizona two pass rushers to start this draft for Jonathan Gannon, and two distinctly different types at that.
Quenton Nelson is a mainstay for Indy on their OL, and, well, that's about it now.
TRADE! #48 and #81 for #36, #171, and #177.
Brad Holmes calls up his old buddies in the LA front office and moves ahead of Seattle to ensure getting Hooker. The Rams move down 12 spots but get another pick later on Day 2 of the draft, while giving Detroit 2 of their 3 comp picks in the 5th Round.
Brad Holmes calls up his old buddies in the LA front office and moves ahead of Seattle to ensure getting Hooker. The Rams move down 12 spots but get another pick later on Day 2 of the draft, while giving Detroit 2 of their 3 comp picks in the 5th Round.
Interior OL help for Seattle. Schmitz has been connected to the Giants with their possible 1st Round pick.
The Raiders could be in a position to take the falling Torrence if available.
The Panthers grab a deep threat maestro for Bryce Young.
Sanders adds to the LB corps in New Orleans and even offers some pass rush juice as well.
The Titans attempt to address the woeful OL situation with the small-school prospect.
The Jets once again hit on the OL need with a center.
TRADE! Aaron Rodgers is shipped to the Jets for this pick and a conditional '24 2nd rounder.
Washington and his incredible athletic profile come off the board as the TE2 ahead of Mayer.
Washington and his incredible athletic profile come off the board as the TE2 ahead of Mayer.
More pass rush juice for a team that still needs it.
GB fills a need at safety with Johnson.
Matt Judon, now 31, can't do it all by himself at getting after opposing QB's, so an early pick might be used on an edge rusher.
Mayer falls into the laps of the Commanders here at #47.
TRADE!
After the move down, the Rams take Smith as the replacement for Jalen Ramsey.
After the move down, the Rams take Smith as the replacement for Jalen Ramsey.
In need of corner depth, Ringo could make sense, and the Steelers have met with him multiple times.
The Bucs have met twice with Gibbs and Rachaad White was the opposite of elusive last season. And, of course, Leonard Fournette was released.
Making their first pick of the draft, Miami could add to its LB corps with the Clemson product.
Brents has the attributes that Seattle likes in boundary corners.
If the Bears fail to come away with Carter at #9, perhaps this DT will come off the board instead.
The Bolts need a starter to pair with Derwin James.
If Detroit has a weakness on the OL, it's at guard.
Doug Pederson likes to emphasize the TE position, and Evan Engram is only on the franchise tag for 2023.
The Giants seemingly have about a thousand slot WR types, so maybe Tillman's size out wide would appeal to them.
Tony Pollard insurance, and we know Dallas wants to run it a lot.
Bergeron is probably best-suited for a move inside to guard as a pro, and Buffalo needs improvement there.
Turner's 4.26 wheels should play well in Duke Tobin's evaluation, and Cincy is thin at CB depth.
More DL help for Chicago, this time an athletic pass rusher.
More speed on the field for the Eagles, potentially, if Downs could carve out a role as a rookie.
KC could certainly take an edge rusher early in the draft.