Mock Draft 5.0

Round 1

1. Chicago Bears (via CAR) - Caleb Williams, QB, USC

   Do we even need to say anything else about this? Williams is -1200 to be selected first overall at the time of writing this. That is enough of a guarantee for me.

2. Washington Commanders - Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

   If you have been a reader for a while you know that I am a Maye truther and think he is firmly QB2 in this draft. Daniels is an attractive option, but Maye offers a lot more in terms of upside than Daniels does. Age, frame, arm strength, the ability to throw over the middle, the list is extensive,

3. New England Patriots - Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

   Now, even though I do like Maye over Daniels, I still have Daniels as a top-ten prospect. What he can do with his feet is electric and can cause issues for the best defensive coordinators in the NFL. If he can continue to build on his growth from last season, he easily could be a solid starter for the next decade.

4. Arizona Cardinals - Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

   If Harrison Jr. is there, expect him to be wearing a Cardinals jersey next year. I don't buy the Nabers talk, I think Harrison Jr. is for sure WR1.

5. Minnesota Vikings (*via LAC) - J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

   The Vikings trade with Houston shows that they are serious about trying to move up in the draft to grab the QB of the future. The Chargers offer the first obvious doorway to that selection. Yes, a case could be made for both Arizona and New England to trade back, but the QB needs of New England makes me think they won't and Arizona has accused a ton of draft capital that they can afford to take the slam dunk with Harrison Jr.

6. New York Giants - Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

   Nabers is a special talent and can be a difference-maker for Jones in his return to the gridiron. Could they go Alt? Yes, but I think they did enough in free agency to show that the skill position is most likely the primary focus of the Giants.

7. Tennessee Titans - Joe Alt, T, Notre Dame

   This selection was almost as easy as the Cardinals picking Harrison Jr. Joe Alt has the makings of an All-Pro left tackle and helps the Titans to continue to build that wall in front of Levis.

8. New York Jets (**via ATL) - Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

   The Jets make their move and get their guy. Odunze rounds out the top tier of receiver in this draft and can be a huge win for the Jets on draft day, especially when they can out-leverage the Bears who have practically no draft picks after the two in the top-ten.

9. Chicago Bears - Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

   I think most people will hate this pick, but I think it makes perfect sense. The Bears now have an X and a Z receiver with Moore and Allen. While it is true they can never have too many good outside receivers, the ability for Bowers to play the power slot could be an interesting dynamic for the Bears and a potential safety blanket for Williams in his rookie season.

10. Atlanta Falcons (**via NYJ) - Dallas Turner, ED, Alabama

    The Falcons make the trade and still get their guy. Is there anything more they could want?

11. Los Angeles Chargers (*via MIN) - Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa

    With the top four pass catchers gone, I would not be surprised to see the Chargers start the run on CBs. Their secondary is hurting and DeJean could be the kickstart that team needs to turn things back around. A dynamic returner and a dominant outside cornerback who could easily be moved around as schemes and situations call upon his versatility.

12. Denver Broncos - Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

    Of all the rookie QBs, Penix seems like the most Sean Payton guy out there. A poised pocket passer who has an excellent understanding of the game.

13. Las Vegas Raiders - Olumuyiwa Fashanu, T, Penn State

    I would have to imagine the Raider's front office would be sprinting this card to the podium. After years of a laughable offensive line, they get a true cornerstone to build around.

14. New Orleans Saints - Taliese Fuaga, T, Oregon State

15. Indianapolis Colts - Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

16. Seattle Seahawks - Laiatu Latu, ED, UCLA

17. Jacksonville Jaguars - Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

18. Cincinnati Bengals - Amarius Mims, T, Georgia

19. Los Angeles Rams - Jer'Zhan Newton, DI, Illinois

    The run on cornerbacks starts just early enough to see the Rams on the outside looking in. However, they also see Johnny Newton fall to them at #19 and can hopefully start to try to fill that Donald sized hole they now have.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

    I was mocked by Steelers fans last mock draft for picking Fautanu, so to avoid further persecution, here is the player you all have been pounding the table for. I love JPJ and as a Packer fan would be thrilled if he fell to GB at #25, but I do not see that happening. The Steelers help Wilson/Fields with a centerpiece on the line (see what I did there?)

21. Miami Dolphins - Troy Fautanu, T, Washington

    The Steelers' loss is the Dolphins' gain. Fautanu has guard/tackle versatility and can be an AVT or Tyler Smith-type player that dominates at the interior offensive line.

22. Philadelphia Eagles - Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

23. Los Angeles Chargers (via CLE through HOU, *via MIN) - Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

    With their second selection, the Chargers snag my number four wide receiver and make the most of the trade. This would be an A+ first-round by LA if it landed this way.

24. Dallas Cowboys - JC Latham, T, Alabama

25. Green Bay Packers - Tyler Guyton, T, Oklahoma

    Yes, I know, the Packers don't draft OL in the first round. Yes, I know, Walker played decent last year. Yes, I know, the interior might be a more pressing need. I don't care about any of that. Guyton plays a premium position and has the looks, tools, and athleticism of a stellar NFL tackle. That is the kind of player you grab in the first round.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

27. Arizona Cardinals (via HOU) - Jared Verse, ED, Florida State

28. Buffalo Bills - Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

29. Detroit Lions - Byron Murphy II, DI, Texas

30. Baltimore Ravens - Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

31. San Francisco 49ers - Graham Barton, G, Duke

    The top position of immediate need for San Francisco and one of the best players available, this pick seems like a no-brainer to me. This feels very much like the Jets pick did where they need to do as much as they can to maximize this Super Bowl window they are in.

32. Kansas City Chiefs - Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

    AD Mitchell and Coleman landed ahead of Ladd due to their size and ability to play the outside but understand this—I have Ladd McConkey as my WR5 and he would be such a dangerous player catching passes from Mahomes.

    ROUND 2

33. Carolina Panthers - Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington

34. New England Patriots - Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

35. Arizona Cardinals - Jordan Morgan, T, Arizona

36. Washington Commanders - Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State

37. Los Angeles Chargers - Darius Robinson, DI, Missouri

38. Tennessee Titans - Patrick Paul, T, Houston

39. Carolina Panthers (via NYG) - Bralen Trice, ED, Washington

40. Washington Commanders (via CHI) - T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State

41. Green Bay Packers (via NYJ) - Junior Colson, LB, Michigan

42. Houston Texans (via MIN) - Braden Fiske, DI, Florida State

43. Atlanta Falcons - Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri

44. Las Vegas Raiders - Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M

45. New Orleans Saints (via DEN) - Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

46. Indianapolis Colts - Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

47. New York Giants (via SEA) - Kingsley Suamataia, T, BYU

48. Jacksonville Jaguars - Christian Haynes, G, Connecticut

49. Cincinnati Bengals - Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

50. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO) - Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State

51. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia

52. Los Angeles Rams - Kiran Amegadjie, T, Yale

53. Philadelphia Eagles - Jermaine Burton, WR, Alabama

54. Cleveland Browns - Payton Wilson, LB, North Carolina State

55. Miami Dolphins - T'Vondre Sweat, DI, Texas

56. Dallas Cowboys - Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee

57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia

58. Green Bay Packers - Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

59. Houston Texans - Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

60. Buffalo Bills - Jonah Elliss, ED, Utah

61. Detroit Lions - Zak Zinter, G, Michigan

62. Baltimore Ravens - Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

63. San Francisco 49ers - Marshawn Kneeland, DI, Western Michigan

64. Kansas City Chiefs - Ruke Orhorhoro, DI, Clemson

    ROUND 3

65. Carolina Panthers - Dominick Puni, G, Kansas

66. Arizona Cardinals - Kris Jenkins, DI, Michigan

67. Washington Commanders - Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota

68. New England Patriots - Adisa Isaac, ED, Penn State

69. Los Angeles Chargers - Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

70. New York Giants - Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami

71. Arizona Cardinals (via TEN) - Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida

72. New York Jets - Leonard Taylor III, DI, Miami

73. Detroit Lions (via MIN) - Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon

74. Atlanta Falcons - Brandon Dorlus, DI, Oregon

75. Chicago Bears - Austin Booker, ED, Kansas

76. Denver Broncos - Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

77. Las Vegas Raiders - Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame

78. Washington Commanders (via SEA) - Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State

79. Atlanta Falcons (via JAC) - Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington

80. Cincinnati Bengals - Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State

81. Seattle Seahawks (via NO through DEN) - Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College

82. Indianapolis Colts - Max Melton, CB, Rutgers

83. Los Angeles Rams - Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri

84. Pittsburgh Steelers - Christian Jones, T, Texas

85. Cleveland Browns - Michael Hall Jr., DI, Ohio State

86. Houston Texans (via PHI) - Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson

87. Dallas Cowboys - Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina

88. Green Bay Packers - Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

89. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Trey Benson, RB, Florida State

90. Arizona Cardinals (via HOU) - D.J. James, CB, Auburn

91. Green Bay Packers (via BUF) - Cole Bishop, S, Utah

92. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via DET) - Gabriel Murphy, ED, UCLA

93. Baltimore Ravens - Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina

94. San Francisco 49ers - Jarrian Jones, CB, Florida State

95. Kansas City Chiefs - Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn

96. Jacksonville Jaguars (CP) - Brenden Rice, WR, USC

97. Cincinnati Bengals (CP) - Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State

98. Pittsburgh Steelers (via PHI; CP) - Luke McCaffrey, WR, Rice

99. Los Angeles Rams (CP) - Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin

100. Washington Commanders (via SF; CP) - Roger Rosengarten, T, Washington

Newt Westen

One. Month. Away.

It feels crazy to say that, but here we are. Let's kick off this Monday as we always do with the latest mock draft for the site. We're pushing it to the end of day two and grabbing picks for each team in the first three rounds.

I tried mixing things up a little with the Vikings trade and had the Chargers moving back this time. LA would trade #5 to Minnesota for #11, #23, #108 & a 2025 3rd Round. I think the Chargers have a ton of needs and one top-five selection will not fix all of them.

I also threw another trade out there after seeing how the board fell. Atlanta trades #8 to NYJ for #10 & #111. This would reflect a draft-day trade that shows the Jets moving up to get Wilson a partner in the wide receiver room. I truly think the Jets are in a win-now window and the signing of Smith definitely looks to put a band-aid on line so they can get Rogers another weapon.