Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 230 pounds
Class: RS Sophomore

Fit: There has been a lot of discussion regarding who will be the second quarterback drafted during the last few weeks. As talented as Jayden Daniels is, if Williams is the first overall pick, Drake Maye should be the second quarterback off the board and the new signal-caller in Washington. Maye makes a strong case for QB1, and the impact he can make with his legs and his arm can make the Washington offense more consistent in 2024 and beyond. 

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 210 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: There are no trades in this mock draft, so the New England Patriots stand and take their quarterback of the future. The Patriots could strongly consider Marvin Harrison Jr. or Malik Nabers, but they still need plenty of roster help. In this case, Jayden Daniels is staring them down, and there is no guarantee they will pick this high next year. Taking Daniels' talent is likely the best short- and long-term option.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 205 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: One of the safest bets in this draft is Marvin Harrison Jr. going fourth overall to the Arizona Cardinals if he is available. Wide receiver is a massive need for the Cardinals, and Harrison is the bonafide 1A receiver in this draft class. The consistency and big-play ability Harrison would bring to the Arizona offense is something it has been missing since Larry Fitzgerald retired. This will be a big year for Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, and adding Harrison will help them better evaluate the quarterback position.

Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 315 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Los Angeles Chargers will have some tough decisions with the fifth overall pick. Needing help at wide receiver, tight end and offensive line, the Chargers could go in multiple directions or trade back to accumulate more picks. One thing we know about Jim Harbaugh is how much he values toughness in the trenches. Los Angeles has a hole at right tackle and a premier offensive tackle staring them in the face. We could see the Chargers go away from selecting Malik Nabers or Brock Bowers to solidify their offensive line. Joe Alt would give the Chargers bookends at tackle. Rashawn Slater and Alt could be one of the top young tackle duos in the NFL.

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 200 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: It is tough to think of a better scenario for the New York Giants here. Needing help at wide receiver and having a talent like Malik Nabers fall in your lap would be a huge boost to a Giants offense that has lacked top-end wide receiver play for years. Daniel Jones is likely heading into his last year in New York. Improving the weapons on offense will set things up nicely for whoever is under center for the Giants in 2025. Nabers, the most explosive receiver in this draft class, is in the same tier as Marvin Harrison Jr.

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 319 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Alt is off the board, so the Tennessee Titans turn to Olu Fashanu to solidify their left tackle hole. Fashanu has been unfairly dropped on many boards this offseason due to being out of sight and out of mind, but the Penn State left tackle is a clean prospect across the board with an ultra-high ceiling. Fashanu is the perfect answer for the Titans' left tackle woes and can help give Tennessee a clearer picture of what they have in quarterback Will Levis going forward.

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 202 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Atlanta Falcons fans, bear with me. As disappointing as many would be with this selection, J.J. McCarthy will get drafted higher than several forecast. While the questions regarding McCarthy’s ability to put an NFL offense on his back are valid, McCarthy has the athleticism and arm talent to develop into a quality starter in the NFL. There are whispers that the Falcons like multiple quarterbacks in this class and are heavily considering drafting one at No. 8 or moving up to get one of the top three guys if they fall out of the top six. 

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 196 pounds
Class: Sophomore

Fit: The Bears hit a grand slam in this scenario with their two top 10 picks. While it is becoming less likely Washington WR Rome Odunze will be available here, he fell this far in this mock draft. So the Bears grab a receiver to pair with new quarterback Caleb Williams. Odunze would join DJ Moore to give Williams two explosive receivers who can win at all three levels of the field and after the catch.

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 360 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Deciding between JC Latham and Taliese Fuaga was a tough call here. While both players project as right tackles in the NFL, a move into guard is more likely for Fuaga. Latham is a monstrous right tackle who moves well for his size. His dominance in pass protection is much needed to help keep Aaron Rodgers clean while the New York Jets look to end their playoff drought after 13 seasons.

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 196 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Minnesota Vikings are in an interesting spot. They have a big hole at quarterback and many more on defense. The Vikings could go in many different directions with the 11th overall pick. But with the top four quarterbacks off the board, selecting the top cornerback or edge rusher would likely be the call for the Vikings. Until we get a clearer picture of what the Vikings plan to do with Danielle Hunter, taking my top-ranked defender and the CB1 in this class in Terrion Arnold is an excellent fit for their defense in the middle of the first round.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 242 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Like the Vikings, the Denver Broncos are hunting quarterbacks and impact defenders with the 12th overall pick. The top four quarterbacks and the top-ranked cornerback are off the board, so grabbing a top-ranked edge rusher could be a quality pivot plan for general manager George Patton. How this edge group ends up ranking out will likely depend on the medicals for Laiatu Latu, but Dallas Turner’s explosiveness and length make him an intriguing option for the Broncos inside the top 15.

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 334 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Under new head coach Antonio Pierce, installing toughness and physicality will be a key for the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s difficult to find a more physical and tough player than Oregon State’s Taliese Fuaga. Las Vegas has holes on the offensive line at tackle and guard, so the versatility that Fuaga offers at right tackle and guard provides an ideal positional fit and personality fit for the locker room. 

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 260 pounds
Class: RS Junior

Fit: Four offensive tackles and only one edge rusher are off the board here, so the New Orleans Saints would be wise to take the second-ranked edge rusher over the fifth-ranked tackle. Jared Verse is a true three-down defensive lineman who offers pass rush and run-defending impact. Verse can play anywhere along the line of scrimmage for the Saints and could be a great option as Cam Jordan’s successor. 

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 196 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: One of the biggest risers of the offseason was Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell. While it should not surprise anyone if he ends up being the first cornerback drafted in April, the Indianapolis Colts get excellent value in the middle of the first round. Mitchell’s high-end athletic and physical profile, paired with exceptional ball and cover skills, puts him in the running with Arnold for the top cornerback in the draft. Mitchell is primed for a huge week at the NFL Combine and could be on his way to flying up draft boards.

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 265 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Without medical concerns, UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu would not be available here for the Seattle Seahawks. But with the 16th overall pick, the potential reward is worth the risk. Laiatu is the most talented edge rusher in this class and has the production and advanced metrics to be considered in the top 10. Laiatu's medical testing this week in Indianapolis is important, but based on the tape, this is a steal for general manager John Schneider.

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 334 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Adding one of the biggest winners of the 2024 offseason is a no-brainer here for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have needs at guard and center. Jackson Powers-Johnson dominated the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl, solidifying himself as a first-round pick. But how high can he rise over the next two months? With only one year of starting experience at center, Powers-Johnson’s guard/center flexibility is a major plus in his evaluation. While many love the nastiness and physicality he brings as a run blocker, we cannot overlook how fluid and athletic he can be in pass protection.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 240 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Georgia TE Brock Bowers' future team is truly a mystery. It would surprise almost no one if Bowers were the pick at No. 5 by the Chargers, at No. 10 by the Jets or at No. 15 by the Colts. While it is tough to imagine Bowers falling to the Cincinnati Bengals at 18th, it is not out of the question with the other teams' needs and the value at other positions. Bowers would be a massive addition to a Cincinnati offense that needs a tight end.

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 207 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: One of my favorite fits in the 2024 NFL Draft is Iowa CB Cooper DeJean to the Los Angeles Rams. They have a significant need at cornerback and safety. DeJean can kill two birds with one stone thanks to his versatility and athleticism. He is a pure cornerback for me, but some teams will want him to tap into his versatility to paint different pictures for opposing offenses. DeJean will not test at the combine but is expected to work out at his pro day before the draft. With one of the most impressive athletic profiles in this class, DeJean will only rise once he can work out. 

Height: 6-foot-7

Weight: 328 pounds

Class: Junior

Fit: The Pittsburgh Steelers hit a home run with Broderick Jones in the 2023 NFL Draft. Going back to the Georgia well for a franchise right tackle in Amarius Mims would be another first-round home run. It would also allow Jones to move back to his natural position, left tackle. Mims does not have much experience in college, but the little bit we have seen shows flashes of dominance from the big right tackle. Mims and Jones would be a dynamic offensive tackle pairing that could lead a dominant pass-protecting and run-blocking unit going forward.

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 315 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: The Miami Dolphins have a significant hole at center and a long-term hole at left tackle, making Duke’s Graham Barton a perfect fit in the first round. Barton, the Blue Devils' starting left tackle of the last three years, impressed at center as a true freshman and could move inside full-time in the NFL. Barton is a good athlete with a strong anchor and violent hands. He has the versatility to play tackle, center and guard in the NFL.

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 185 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Philadelphia Eagles must improve their defense. They have holes at cornerback, linebacker, safety and edge, and the Eagles have three picks in the first two rounds. We can anticipate they will be defense-heavy with their selections. Clemson CB Nate Wiggins would be an excellent addition to the Eagles cornerback room. Wiggins is one of this class's best pure cover corners and could be the perfect successor to Darius Slay.

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 314 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: One of the most challenging things in this class is projecting where Byron Murphy II and Jer’Zhan Newton will end up. Murphy is a top-15 talent, but with the top half of the draft loaded with quarterbacks, wide receivers and offensive tackles, a few quality players may fall. That is excellent news for the Houston Texans, who have a need at defensive tackle and land a stud here. Murphy is a high-ceiling interior defensive lineman who excels at stopping the run and rushing the passer. Murphy has NFL-ready size, strength and athleticism and will be a difference-maker wherever he ends up. 

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 195 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Mike Zimmer is locked in as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. So, finding a cornerback to play opposite Trevon Diggs with DaRon Bland moving to the slot is one of Dallas’ most significant needs heading into the draft. Stephon Gilmore is a free agent, and drafting an intelligent cornerback to pick up Zimmer’s complex scheme quickly will be essential. Kool-Aid McKinstry was a multi-year starter in Nick Saban’s defense that runs many of the same concepts we have seen from Zimmer over the years. 

Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 328 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Dropping Tyler Guyton into the mix is a tremendous positional and roster fit for the Green Bay Packers, who need a quality tackle. Guyton proved at the Senior Bowl that he was comfortable playing left tackle after solely playing on the right side at Oklahoma. The former tight end has the athleticism, power, and size to develop into a Pro Bowl tackle if drafted into the right situation. The fit and value here toward the end of the first round is an excellent pairing for Green Bay and Guyton.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 317 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a revolving door along the interior of their offensive line for far too long. Washington’s Troy Fautanu has tackle/guard flexibility and enters the NFL with an excellent college track record. Fautanu has been a stud at left tackle for the Huskies over the last two years but projects out with a higher ceiling at guard. He could fill a significant need for the Buccaneers.

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 295 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Jer’Zhan Newton is one of the most interesting prospects in this class. Despite being undersized, Newton’s speed, power, balance and change of direction skills make him one of the more disruptive defenders in this draft class. We have seen in previous years that undersized defensive linemen fall. Newton would be utilized perfectly in Jonathan Gannon’s defense and could produce early and often in his rookie year as a situational pass rusher. 

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 205 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Stefon Diggs’ long-term status in Buffalo is a question mark, and Gabe Davis is likely leaving in free agency. The Buffalo Bills must improve their receiver room. Plenty of talent is available in this draft, and landing Brian Thomas Jr. would fill a considerable need with a lot of value. Thomas is one of the most productive receivers in this class and can be a consistent big-play threat in the NFL, especially with Josh Allen’s ability to throw the deep ball. 

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 188 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: It is no secret the Detroit Lions need help at cornerback, and Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr. would be a perfect addition. Rakestraw is a bit undersized but plays up in weight class in coverage and has the athleticism and physicality to survive on the outside in Aaron Glenn’s defensive scheme.

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 296 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: The Baltimore Ravens have multiple defensive linemen hitting free agency this offseason and could look to replenish their depth via the draft. Darius Robinson is a perfect fit for the Baltimore defensive front with his ability to move up and down the line of scrimmage without sacrificing much as a run defender or pass rusher. Robinson worked himself into the Round 1 conversation after a solid Senior Bowl week and could see his stock rise even further after the combine. 

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 325 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Trent Williams is still playing at a high level, so drafting a versatile offensive lineman will be critical if that is the direction the San Francisco 49ers look to go in the first round. Jordan Morgan has been one of the best college left tackles over the last few seasons but can move inside to guard or over to right tackle if necessary. The 49ers offensive line must play better in 2024, and Morgan could be an instant upgrade at multiple spots.

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 185 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Another big riser this offseason has been Georgia WR Ladd McConkey. As one of the best natural separators in this class, McConkey’s value comes in his route running and ability to create easy throwing windows for quarterbacks. McConkey would finally give quarterback Patrick Mahomes a reliable receiver who can help take some stress off his shoulders in the Kansas City Chiefs offense.