- Houston Texans
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
Bryce Young won the Heisman in 2021 and despite losing Jameson Williams to the NFL draft, he still put up fantastic numbers for Alabama. If Houston can give Young a good O-Line, then they have there QB of the future.
2. Chicago Bears
Will Anderson Jr, EDGE, Alabama
Anderson has been the best defensive player in college football the past two seasons. Chicago picks up a stud to boost there pass rush.
3. Seattle Seahawks
Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
Seattle picks up this pick from the trade with Denver in what is looking like a huge win for Seattle. Murphy will hold down the middle and make running up the middle very tough.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia
Some scouts are calling Carter the best prospect of the draft. While I agree that he is a phenomenal prospect, I don’t think he brings as much value as Anderson and Murphy.
5. Indianapolis Colts
C.J. Stroud, QB, Georgia
The Colts finally pick up a QB that is capable of turning around their entire franchise. Stroud’s playmaking ability paired with Michael Pittman’s explosiveness makes the Colts very dangerous.
6. Atlanta Falcons
Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech
Wilson was unheard of before the season but a fantastic year has seen him shoot all the way to the top of the first round. Atlanta has many needs but pass rush is perhaps the biggest.
7. Detroit Lions
Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
Okudah and Ringo would be a scary secondary to face. Detroit is trending in the right direction and Ringo would help with that.
8. Carolina Panthers
Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
Monster. That is the first word to come to mind when talking about Johnston. He is the type of receiver hat would make any QB look good.
9. Las Vegas Raiders
Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
Skoronski is a big dude. The Raiders are a poor performing team and giving whoever is playing QB for them next season time to throw will be great.
10. Philadelphia Eagles
Paris Johnson Jr, OT, Ohio State
Their aren’t many holes on the Eagles so it’s time to brace for the future. Johnson will be able to lead the Eagles O-line in 2-3 years.
11. Houston Texans
Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Jalen Pitre was a home run and Derek Stingley Jr is a lockdown corner. Gonzalez will be able to hold down the other side of he field.
12. Seattle Seahawks
Joey Porter Jr, CB, Penn State
Porter Jr is the first step to creating the legion of boom 2.0. Joey performed very well against some of the best receivers in all of the Big 10. His transition to the NFL should be seamless.
13. Tennessee Titans
Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Trading away AJ Brown was a mistake and that is obvious. Addison will be the perfect replacement.
14. New England Patriots
Trenton Simpson, LB, Oregon
The Patriots are in desperate need of a player with a great motor and Simpson is exactly that player. Simpson and Judon will make a deadly duo.
15. New York Jets
Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame
What is the best way to find out if a young QB is a bust? Give him the best targets in the NFL and if he doesn’t do well then throw him to the curb and tank for Caleb Williams.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers
Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
The Steelers have used there 1st and 2nd round selections on offensive players for the past two years and it is time to focus on the defensive side of the ball. Smith was one of the best corners in the SEC which is impressive considering how pass-heavy the SEC is. He fits into the Pittsburgh defense perfectly.
17. Green Bay Packers
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
Aaron Rodgers is getting up there in age and time is running out for a Super Bowel run. Jaxon is the type of weapon that Rodgers needs to put monster amount of points up.
18. Detroit Lions
Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
The Lions land an absolute steal picking up Bresee this late in the draft. Hutchinson and Bresee on the D-line will terrorize opposing defenses for the next decade.
19. Jacksonville Jaguars
Brian Branch, S, Alabama
Possibly the best scheme fit of the entire draft, Branch will transition to the NFL beautifully and playing for the Jags won’t hurt.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Transitioning from a pocket passer like Brady to a dual-threat like Richardson will be very interesting for Tampa Bay. Richardson’s running ability brings a whole new level to this Buccaneers offense.
21. Washington Commanders
Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
There is a very good chance that Washington will have a new QB under center next season. That QB will need protection and Jones is built like an absolute tank.
22. New York Giants
Noah Sewell, LB, Oregon
Noah’s draft stock has fallen since the beginning of the year but he is still worth a first round pick. It will be interesting to see how his game translates to the NFL.
23. Los Angeles Chargers
Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
Khalil Mack is getting up there in age and the Chargers have to reload. Mack will be a great teacher for the raw pass-rusher Verse.
24. Baltimore Ravens
Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame
The Ravens have two needs, wide receiver and pass rush. They can solve one of those problems with the Notre Dame product.
25. Denver Broncos
Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
This impressive class of edge rushers continues with Nolan Smith. Smith might be higher on thus list if it weren’t for his injury.
26. Dallas Cowboys
Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Adding a lockdown corner to the same secondary that has the best ballhawk in the league gives Dallas a dangerous secondary.
27. Cincinnati Bengals
O’Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida
The Bengals spent big bucks to bolster there O-line over the offseason and it didn’t work to the extent that they were hoping. Torrence will join the Bengals with day 1 starting potential.
28. Kansas City Chiefs
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
What could Patrick Mahomes need to get the best offense in the NFL? The best RB prospect since Saquon Barkley. Robinson will make the Chiefs offense even more explosive.
29. Minnesota Vikings
Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
Getting towards the end of the first round Minnesota reaches just a bit. They don’t need anybody to come in and start day 1 so they opt to plan for the future with Harrison.
30. Buffalo Bills
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
Josh Allen is one of the best QB’s in the league and the Bills have done a great job protecting him and giving him all the weapons he needs to succeed. Gibbs will bring electricity out of the backfield and is a great receiving back.
31. Philadelphia Eagles
Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
The Eagles fill their only glaring need at safety. Johnson has great coverage ability and can be used as a corner as well as safety.