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First Round All 32 Mock Draft

Since the Mock Drafts have started to hit the comments sections I decided to add a full Round 1 here as if I were the GM for each team with a reasoning behind the pick. This version will include no trades. HERE WE GO!

1. Jacksonville: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

While Aiden Hutchinson could make sense here and he has been mocked here by many, I would take Neal. Cam Robinson just signed his franchise tender but might not get signed long term. Neal has played RT and would be comfortable manning either side of the line and can be a franchise LT whenever the time comes. Plus, since they have the top pick in Rd 2 there is a better chance a top edge player falls to them there rather than an OT, and with the most picks in the draft, they have enough draft capital to move back up into round 1 if warranted.

2. Detroit: Aiden Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan

Arguably the best player in the draft at a position lacking in Detroit. Would be a bookend to Julian Okwara and finally give the Lions an elite edge presence. Makes to much sense all around to pass up.

3. Houston: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon

With so many needs this team could go in multiple directions but their pass rush has been dog shit since Watt left and they need some juice off the edge. KT has been labeled as a top pro prospect before he even stepped foot onto Oregon's campus. I don't believe all this negative hype about his "love of football" and motor. Just watch the tape and you can see he is elite. Plus with another first round pick shortly, other areas of need can also be addressed.

4. NY Jets: Sauce Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

While there is speculation that Trayvon Walker could land here, I don't see it. Even with another top 10 pick there is no guarantee that Gardner will be there and there are still a few comparable edge players that could fall to their next pick at 10. Some think Hamilton fits here but the Jets and their fans still have a bad taste in their mouth after selecting Jamal Adams in the top 10 so hard pass on a safety here. They pass on Ekwonu by banking on Becton to return from injury and not eat himself out of the league to be their LT. Gardner has the length and press man skills that Saleh would love to add to his unit. He is also an underrated blitzer with his elite burst, which mostly goes unmentioned. He is absolutely CB1 in this class and the drop to the #2 CB who has an injury concern is stark IMO. Easy selection here.

5. NY Giants: Ikey Ekwonu, OT, NC State

The jury is still out on whether Daniel Jones can be a franchise QB. With Jones still on a rookie contract and a weak QB class, the new HC and FO can take a year to evaluate Jones and punt on QB here. With more than enough offensive weapons supporting him the Giants decide to bolster a core position. The OL has been patchwork garbage since their last SB victory. Andrew Thomas came on last year to look like a bookend OT, but the rest of the line is awful and is being rebuilt. Why not take arguably the best OT in this class and see what falls to their next pick at #7?

6. Carolina: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State

With Carolina not picking again until the 4th round at #137, this is the ultimate trade down candidate. This team has way to many needs to have 1 top 100 selection. The Matt Rhule experiment is probably coming to an end this season, and I would not be looking to take a borderline Rd1 QB here to try and save his job. If I am Scott Fitterer, I am looking towards next year with a new coach who can come on board with a better QB class to reset the franchise. They already (inexplicably) extended Darnold, so you might as well play it out with him and rebuild the core for your future QB.

7. NY Giants: Trayvon Walker, DL, Georgia

The Giants already addressed OL with pick #5 so they focus on the other side of the ball here getting a top 5 talent at #7. With last years selections of Roche and Ojulari adding Walker would make the DL a strong, versatile unit as he can play 3,4, or 5 tech on certain packages. Walker has not been an elite pass rusher in his days at Georgia or a premier run defender, but you are banking on his insane testing and athletic profile with this pick. I have no doubt that new DC Wink Martindale will be able to utilize him to max capacity by deploying him all over the DL formation.

8. Atlanta: Jermaine Johnson, Edge, Florida State

Let's face it, the Falcons are in a rebuild. The traded away their franchise QB and lost their best WR to a yearlong suspension. They have no running game and one star offensive player under 30 in Pitts. Outside of Grady Jarrett, AJ Terrell, and Richie Grant they have none on defense either. The pass rush has failed to have been addressed in the past drafts with the likes of Tak McKinley and Vic Beasley and has not had a dominant pass rusher since John Abraham. With Mariota the place holder for second year HC Arthur Smith in year one of a rebuild, there is no rush to grab a QB here, nor does a WR make sense when the core is so weak. Here the Falcons can add the 3rd best pass rusher in this class to strengthen their young defensive core.

9. Seattle: Derek Stingley, CB, LSU

Seattle is sick with the way the board fell to them. They were probably praying for a top 3 OT or Edge, but those are gone. They supposedly are comfortable with Drew Lock under center for a year to see where the QB room shakes out for next year's draft. Why reach for a mediocre QB talent at #9 when you can grab the same level of talent next year probably with a lower pick? This could be another trade down candidate to stockpile more 2023 assets for the better QB class, but since there are no trades here they stick and pick Stingley who can be another building block to the secondary with Adams and Diggs. There is some trepidation surrounding Stingley from his injury to his decrease in level of play the last 2 seasons, but he gives Seattle an immediate upgrade at the position with a player who has the talent to be a future All Pro.

10. NY Jets: Drake London, WR, USC

If one of the top 3 OT were available they would be the call here, but with first round OL additions the last 2 years with Becton and Vera Tucker, and having addressed defense with pick #4 the Jets help out their young, second year QB with the addition of the big bodied London. Garrett Wilson was a consideration here, but the Jets just drafted the same body type WR last year in Molden, who flashed as a rookie. The other WR of note on the roster are the oft injured 27 yr old Corey Davis, and the recently drafted Denzel Mims who can't get on the field because he can't learn the playbook (no joke, look it up). London gives them the big bodied, contested catch specialist who instantly upgrades the Red Zone offense with his giant catch radius along with CJ Uzomah who was added in free agency. With Molden, Davis, Uzomah, London and RB Carter, there are no excuses for Wilson not to flourish if he is truly their franchise QB.

11. Washington: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

Washington has used first round picks on defense the last 5 years, so they decide to add some more juice to the offense to give the underrated McLaurin another Buckeye to run with. Wilson has the speed and elusiveness to open up the offense to another level for Scott Turner's downfield style attack. Factoring in last year's 3rd round pick Dyami Brown, the WR room is set for their next franchise QB (Wentz aint it).

12. Minnesota: Andrew Booth Jr, CB, Clemson

Minnesota is in a tough spot here. They have a new HC, with an underrated veteran QB under center and dynamic playmakers on offense. They have been lacking on the OL for a few years, but with Darrisaw and Ezra Cleveland at OT and Bradbury at C they believe they have 3/5 of it solved, and it is to high to be selecting OG here, so the focus shifts to defense. Danielle Hunter, when healthy is still elite off the edge and they also added Za'Darious Smith so the pass rush is solid. Harrison Smith is still a Pro Bowl level player at S, but he is 33 and should be slowing down. Adding Booth would give them a CB1 talent to pair with 31yr old Patrick Peterson and push Cam Dantzler to slot/CB3, where he probably projects best long term. McDuffie was also a thought but he projects to fit best in a zone heavy scheme, and new DC Ed Donatell likes to be scheme diverse with his coverages.

13. Houston: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

The board falls perfectly for the Texans as they get a player at #13 that they could have taken at #3. Hamilton can be a defensive chess piece that can be used at the line and in the deep third and adds some much needed talent to a depleted secondary. Pairing him with Thibodeaux gives Lovie Smith 2 elite talents to begin the defensive rebuild.

14. Baltimore: Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia

Baltimore could go in a few directions here by adding pass rush to compliment Oweh, or grabbing a CB to add to the corp that was depleted by injury last season. If Drake London was available he would be the pick to give Lamar a big bodied WR that is lacking in the offense, but with Michael Pierce turning 30 and the resigning of 35yr old Calais Campbell, the DL could use an infusion of youth. Davis has the size that the Ravens love to deploy with their defensive tackles to eat up OL and give the linebackers clean lanes to make tackles. This just feels like a Ravens pick with a player that is absurdly athletic for the position.

15. Philadelphia: Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia

Jason Hargrave and Fletcher Cox return at ages 29 and 31 respectfully, so this unit is in need of some fresh blood. The Eagles brass believes in investing in the trenches for success and they choose a player whose stock is on the rise after a strong combine and Senior Bowl week in Wyatt. While Travon Walker and Jordan Davis get more headlines, Wyatt should not be discounted. He is extremely stout at the point of attack and definitely has enough fluidity from the interior to provide pass rush with an extremely quick first step. With a CB also a need and with another selection at #18, Philly can grab arguably the last Rd1 DL talent here and see what CB are on the board later.

16. New Orleans: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State

New Orleans has areas of need at QB, WR, OL, LB but has 2 of the next 4 picks so they take one of the last two round 1 graded WR here. Fellow Buckeye Michael Thomas didn't record a snap last year after mounting tension with the team and deciding on surgery in late July. Teammates Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway are complimentary options at best. Olave gives them the deep speed compliment to the underneath expertise of Thomas and can be the WR1 when they finally move on from him. QB was a strong consideration here, but their is not much separating the top 4 and there is a good chance Olave doesn't make it to #19. If QB is really a desire it can be addressed in 4 picks.

17. L.A. Chargers: Kenyon Green, OL, Texas A&M

Olave would have been the selection here if available and Dotson is very real consideration here. While the Chargers have done much in the offseason to upgrade the defense, and another CB is also a possibility, they have still left a glaring hole on the right side of the offensive line. Following Tom Teleseco's recent drafts where he has left one glaring need that was addressed in Rd1, makes Green the choice over Trevor Penning who seems like a reach at #17. Green's position flexibility to play OG or OT is the main reason he is the choice over Zion Johnson.

18. Philadelphia: Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington

The age on the defensive line was addressed with Wyatt a few picks earlier, and I cannot see Howie Roseman selecting another RD 1 WR for the third straight year. The Eagles could look to IOL here looking for Kelce's replacement for next season, and with versatility along all 3 interior positions, Zion Johnson gets strong consideration here. However, with the recent offensive arms race amongst teams and 31 yr old Darius Slay heading the CB group McDuffie is called to add youth and talent to the position. While McDuffie seems to be best suited for a zone heavy scheme, he can also excel in man and can play out wide or in the slot to give Philadelphia 2 elite players at corner.

19. New Orleans: Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss

New Orleans could have taken a QB at #16, but with no trades here there was no worry about LA or Philly grabbing one after them so it's addressed now. They could easily trade both #16 and #19 to move up the board on draft night to take a new QB also. Corral is my QB1 in this class. While his arm isn't elite, it is plenty strong to make all the throws and his toughness and athleticism is what the QB position is evolving into in the NFL. All things considered, the fact that he excelled in the SEC gives him the nod over Willis or Pickett. With Jameis signed for the next 2 years there is no need to rush him to play.

20. Pittsburgh: Zion Johnson, OL, Boston College

Some think Kenny Pickett is the pick here. Why, because he went to Pitt and the Steelers just retired a HOF franchise QB? That's just lazy thinking IMO. Pittsburgh was hot to sign Mitch Trubisky to gauge whether he can finally display the talent that caused him to be the #3 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. At worst, it is a short term investment to bridge the position for better QB drafts in the near future. Penning and Linderbaum were options here, but the fact that Johnson could play C as well as both guard spots made him the choice.

21. New England: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah

New England's defense has been at it's best when it has an athletic, smart, versatile LB anchoring the front 7 such as Ted Johnson, Teddy Bruschi, Jerod Mayo, Dont'a Hightower and Brandon Spikes. With that player lacking on the roster, the Patriots can add an extremely versatile and athletic player in Lloyd. He brings prototypical size and instincts for an off ball linebacker who is just as adept at dropping into zone as he is off the edge or on Mike blitzes.

22. Green Bay: Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State

The Packers finally draft a WR in Rd1 since Javon Walker in 2002. With the loss of arguably the league's best WR in Adams, WR is an extreme need position. Dotson can with with separation or elusiveness and can just as easily take a bubble screen or go route to paydirt. Williams was a consideration but with his injury and with 6 spots until Green Bay selects again at 22 they go with the more versatile player in Dotson.

23. Arizona: George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue

The pass rush took a big hit with the loss of Chandler Jones in free agency. The only other edge rushers of note are a 33yr old JJ Watt and a 31yr old Markus Golden. While Karlaftis doesn't win with crazy bend or quickness he has a relentless motor and power. Hopefully under the tutelage of Watt he can refine his pass rush to include more nuance and better hand movement to to turn those extensive pressures into more sacks.

24. Dallas: Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa

The days of Dallas sporting an elite line are over. Zack martin is still playing at an All Pro level but the rest of the line is a mess. Tyron Smith is nearing the end of a HOF career, and Lael Collins was just sent packing. Biadasz and McCovern on the interior are serviceable at best. Improving the line might also be the best way to get the last few good years out of Zeke. Penning could play RT for a year or 2 before sliding over for Smith. WR is deep enough to wait another round if replacing Amari Cooper is a priority.

25. Buffalo: Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida

Buffalo is so loaded they could go in any direction here, but with the injury to Tre'Davious White late last season and teams in the AFC East adding more offensive talent, the Bills decide to take Elam here. Elam is a long, physical corner who has the size and speed to be successful in Buffalo immediately and can be the CB1 if White is slow to return.

26: Tennessee: Jameson Williams: WR, Alabama

The Julio Jones experiment was a huge bust for the Titans, so adding some juice to the outside is something they are interested in to open up the offense. They have a stud in AJ Brown and added Robert Woods in the offseason, but they still believe on using Derrick Henry as the lynchpin to the offense. Tannehill is not the most accurate QB, but he still has enough arm to push the ball downfield, so it makes sense to add Williams and his explosive speed to threaten the deep half of the field keeping the box light for Henry. The value is also to good to pass up as you are getting a top 15 talent at #26.

27. Tampa Bay: Daxton Hill DB, Michigan

Tampa was exposed in the secondary last season due to injury. Edge was also a thought with Pierre-Paul not resigned, but Barrett is still there as well as last years rookie, Tryon, so it didn't seem as pressing as addressing the secondary. Hill is labeled as a safety, but he can play slot corner or either safety spot giving him versatility to be used in any defensive package and provides depth to multiple positions in the secondary with one player.

28. Green Bay: Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa

OT still needs to be addressed, but with their next pick at #53 there is no reason to reach for one here. Nakobe Dean is still on the board and could be enticing, but there are other LB that will be available in later rounds that might be better players at the position. Linderbaum is the best C in the class and this move also strengthens the IOL by sliding Elgton Jenkins to one of the guard spots and giving the rookie a solid vet presence to lean on with the line calls. Having a all time great at QB should also help with the transition to the NFL.

29. Kansas City: Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas

With back to back picks the Chiefs can address 2 areas of need. With the Tyreek Hill trade, the Chiefs lost the most dynamic playmaker in the league, and with this being an offensive team, WR looks to be addressed first. They would have craved Jahan Dotson here if he was available, but grab Burks instead. With Hardman and the newly signed Smith-Schuster, there is still talent, but Burks brings a skill set to the team that is not on the roster already. He is a slightly bigger version of AJ Brown. A guy who isn't necessarily straight line fast, but can take a slant or screen to the house, and his huge frame gives Mahomes and Reid a unique talent at WR they have not had.

30. Kansas City: David Ojabo, Edge, Michigan

With KC usually selecting in the bottom third of the draft, players of Ojabo's talent are rarely available. While the injury could keep him from seeing the field his rookie year, he is just beginning to scratch the surface of his potential. Frank Clark's production has slipped and Chris Jones is best as a force inside. A healthy Ojabo, would give the Chiefs an edge presence they have been looking for.

31. Cincinnati: Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn

Cincinnati addressed their horrendous OL in free agency adding Alex Cappa, Ted Karras and La'el Collins. Nakobe Dean is still on the board, but Cincy likes their young talent in Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson. McCreary adds to the weakest position group on the team. With a team setting their sights on a return to the Super Bowl, they cannot start the year with Chidobe Awuzie and Eli Apple as the starting CB. McCreary gives them an SEC experienced corner, with great ball production.

32. Detroit: Desmond Ridder: QB, Cincinnati

QB could be addressed 2 picks later at #34, but the 5th year option makes it to enticing to pass the QB here. Ridder, my QB2 in this class, has more polish than Willis and is more athletic than Pickett which is becoming a more valuable commodity at the position in todays RPO heavy NFL. With Goff in place for another year, there is no rush to force him into action immediately.

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