Round 1

1. Carolina Panthers – (Trade w/ Chicago Bears) – Bryce Young – (QB-Alabama) – With enough time to dig in on Young, the Panthers can make this pick with confidence. While undersized, Young has NFL-traits, and could become an upper-tier starter for years to come. Only health will be a concern.

2. Houston Texans – Jalen Carter – (QB-Alabama) – Widely considered to be the premier talent in this class, Carter gives the Texans a much-needed piece to build around on the defensive front. He could have an impact similar to Ndamukong Suh for a franchise needing star players.

3. Las Vegas Raiders – (Trade w/ Arizona Cardinals) – Anthony Richardson – (QB-Florida) – Knowing the price for this pick will be high, the Raiders pay up to ensure they get their future quarterback. With his elite athleticism and strong arm, Richardson lands in an ideal spot to learn and develop.

4. Indianapolis Colts – CJ Stroud – (QB-Ohio State) – With the board falling in their favor, the Colts aren’t forced to move up and are able to still land a top quarterback. Stroud could step in immediately and elevate the ceiling of this team. He’s accurate, and possesses NFL-level touch.

5. Seattle Seahawks – Will Anderson – (DE-Alabama) – A no-brainer here, Anderson gives this retooled Seattle defense an all-around quality defender. He can play the run, and is dangerous off the edge. Anderson has All-Pro potential.

6. Detroit Lions – Devon Witherspoon – (CB-Illinois) – The temptation to take a quarterback is strong within the building, but Witherspoon gives this team a chance to win more games right away. After trading Jeff Okudah, the Lions continue revamping their cornerback group, and land a top prospect here.

7. Arizona Cardinals – (Trade w/ Las Vegas Raiders) – Tyree Wilson – (Edge-Texas Tech) – Knowing there are many holes on this roster, the Cardinals choose the best offer (a future first, and second) from the Raiders, and still land a premier player on defense. Wilson gives them a player with All-Pro potential.

8. Atlanta Falcons – Bijan Robinson – (RB-Texas) – Even if Desmond Ridder is not the long-term answer in Atlanta, a quarterback needs reliable weapons, and that means a running back who can take check downs and turn them into big gains. Robinson is an elite talent, and he would instantly elevate this offense.

9. Chicago Bears – Trade w/ Carolina Panthers – Calijah Kancey – (DT-Pitt) – After importing veteran players at key positions, and knowing that there is a deep class at both offensive line and cornerback, the Bears can use this pick to take the best player available. Kancey’s size may deter some, but his quickness and burst make him too hard for a team like Chicago to pass up.

10. Pittsburgh Steelers – Trade w/ Philadelphia Eagles – Christian Gonzalez – (CB-Oregon) – The Steelers see the opportunity to jump other cornerback needy teams and pull the trigger by moving up for Gonzalez, who they can insert into the lineup right away. He’s physical and plays ball like a Pittsburgh Steeler.

11. Tennessee Titans – Peter Skronoski – (OL-Northwestern) – After being unable to move up for one of their top quarterbacks, the Titans turn to rebuilding their offensive line. Skoronski has position flexibility, and could become a cornerstone for this unit for years to come.

12. Minnesota Vikings – Trade w/ Houston Texans – Will Levis – (QB-Kentucky) – Minnesota makes the call to jump up for a player who they see as their quarterback of the future. While he has room to improve with his decision making, Levis finds a good fit with quarterback-minded coaches in Minnesota.

13. New York Jets – Paris Johnson – (OT-Ohio State) – With a need for depth and youth along the offensive line, the Jets are poised to upgrade that position group with this pick. Johnson is the sort of talent that gives them a foundational piece along the line and immediately raises the ceiling of this new-look offense.

14. New England Patriots – Broderick Jones – (OT-Georgia) – By adding to the offensive line, the Patriots find a future replacement for Trent Brown, who is a free agent in 2024, in Jones. He is a premier tackle, and could end up being a cornerstone to this offense for years to come. 

15. Green Bay Packers – Nolan Smith – (Edge-Georgia) – Another draft, another ex-Georgia defender. Not only do the Packers lack depth at the pass-rushing position, but drafting Smith would give them an immensely gifted athlete, much like Rashan Gary, who could develop into an All-Pro down the road.

16. Washington Commanders – Joey Porter Jr. – (CB-Penn State) – With their nucleus building on offense, the Commanders focus on beefing up the defense here. Porter has an aggressive playing style, and, while he is sometimes tight in coverage, has the sort of speed and ball skills that will translate into the NFL. He has star potential.

17. Philadelphia Eagles – Trade w/ Pittsburgh Steelers – Jaxon Smith-Njigba – (WR-Ohio State) – Behind starters DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown, the Eagles have a handful of serviceable role players. Smith-Njigba would give them a polished route runner who could work the slot. He knows how to find space, especially over the middle.

18. Houston Texans – Trade w/ Detroit Lions (Pick from Minnesota) – Hendon Hooker – (QB-Tennessee) – The Texans move around the board to land a quarterback who could change their franchise. While his age makes him polarizing, Hooker is mobile, accurate, and experienced. It might take time, but he has the potential to become a quality starter in the league.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Darnell Wright – (OT-Tennessee) – With needs along the offensive line, the Bucs are happy to land Wright, who has the potential to be a bookend tackle opposite Tristan Wirfs. He has experience of playing guard in college, as well, which gives Tampa Bay flexibility.

20. Dallas Cowboys – (Trade w/ Seattle Seahawks) – Michael Mayer – (TE-Notre Dame) – With their pick of tight ends here, the Cowboys go with Mayer, a polished, naturally gifted catcher who can also contribute in the run game as a blocker. He’s worth the capital to move up, and is the sort of weapon this offense needs after letting Dalton Schultz walk.

21. Los Angles Chargers – Dalton Kincaid – (TE-Utah) – Not only is Kincaid considered to be the best receiving tight end in this class, but the Chargers are in need of a player who would add some juice to this offense. With a basketball background, Kincaid gives them a player with excellent ball skills, and could end up being a perennial All-Pro down the road.

22. Baltimore Ravens – Mazi Smith – (DT-Michigan) – The Ravens go to the Michigan well and draft Smith, an imposing player they can plug into their lineup and help fill the void left by the departure of Calais Campbell. Smith still has room to improve, and has questions about his in-game endurance, but the Ravens organization is among the best at developing defensive players.

23. Detroit Lions – Trade w/ Houston Texans (Pick from Minnesota Vikings) – Lukas Van Ness – (DL-Iowa) – The Iowa product didn’t start games due to the way the coaching staff approached seniority with their rotations, not because of his ability. While he is still on the raw side, Van Ness provides arguably the most upside of any edge rusher in this class.

24. Jacksonville Jaguars – Brian Branch – (S-Alabama) – Jacksonville needs help on defense. Branch has position versatility, as he can man the nickel corner position or contribute as a safety. He’s strong as a tackler, and would give this defense a chess-piece for the future.

25. New York Giants – Myles Murphy – (Edge-Clemson) – The Giants continue to rebuild their defensive front by drafting Murphy. While in Baltimore, Wink Martingale used a stable of pass rushers, which would allow Murphy to see action intermittently as he develops his skill set for the next level.

26. Seattle Seahawks – Trade w/ Dallas Cowboys – Cam Smith – (CB-South Carolina) – By drafting a cornerback and edge defender, the Seahawks address important positions on a defensive unit that let them down in games late last season. Smith has shutdown potential, and would pair nicely opposite Tariq Woolen.

27. Buffalo Bills – Jaylin Hyatt – (WR-Tennessee) – The Bills could use some juice at the receiver position, and Hyatt would give them just that. He will need to learn an NFL route tree, but his ability to take the top off defenses and wide catch-radius make him a nice fit for this offense.

28. Cincinnati Bengals – Jahymr Gibbs – (RB-Alabama) – With Joe Mixon playing out the last year of his contract, and the Bengals recognizing their Super Bowl window, the selection of Gibbs gives this offense yet another dynamic piece. Gibbs is elite in space, and can impact the game in a variety of ways, including as a receiver and returner.

29. New Orleans Saints – Will McDonald – (DE-Iowa State) – With this pick, the Saints fill an important need on defense. Like Marcus Davenport in the 2018 draft, the Saints see McDonald as a physical pass rusher with the desirable length and quickness at the position. He has a knack for finding the football.

30. Philadelphia Eagles – Adetomiwa Adebawore – (DL-Northwestern) – As a player with position versatility, and still untapped potential, Adebawore gives Philadelphia a player who they can ease into the rotation and learn behind their seasoned veterans before assuming a larger role in 2024.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Jordan Addison – (WR-USC) – With the transformation of this Chiefs offense, a player like Addison would fit nicely with his ability to find space underneath and gain separation on short and intermediate routes. He’s not a burner, nor will he out-muscle many defenders, but he can do the dirty work for Patrick Mahomes by being a reliable chain-mover. 

Round 2

32. Pittsburgh Steelers – Quinten Johnson – (WR-TCU) – The Steelers covet players with the size, speed, and physicality of Johnson. He’s a bully with the ball in his hands. While his drop rate in college may wind up becoming a point of concern, his value is too good to pass up here.

33. Houston Texans – Deonte Banks – (CB-Maryland) – Demeco Ryans has a lot of work to do in Houston, and one way of attacking this lengthy rebuild is by drafting Banks, who is punishing as a tackler, and plays sticky coverage. He gets lost at times in coverage, but his size and length make him an intriguing prospect.

34. Arizona Cardinals – Bryan Breese – (DT-Clemson) – Though he had an up-and-down career at Clemson, Breese flashed the traits that made him a top-recruit coming out of high school. He’s the sort of player that could flourish with the right coaching, and Arizona is happy to land him here.

35. Indianapolis Colts – Zay Flowers – (WR-Boston College) – The Colts need more playmakers at wide receiver, and by adding Flowers they get a shifty, compact receiver who is strong as a route runner and could get them yards underneath.

36. Los Angeles Rams – O’Cyrus Torrence – (G-Florida) – With needs all over their roster, and the organization being on the brink of a rebuild, the Rams try to replenish their offensive line with Torrence. His traits make him an enticing prospect, though he still has room to grow when it comes to becoming more polished.

37. Seattle Seahawks – Jonathan Mingo – (WR-Ole Miss) – A big receiver who plays faster with the ball in his hands. Mingo showed capable of beating coverage deep, and gives this offense a dynamic piece to add to their budding offense. With a game reminiscent to AJ Brown, Mingo could be one of the steals of this draft.

38. Las Vegas Raiders – Emmanuel Forbes – (CB-Mississippi State) – A ball hawk, Forbes is the sort of prospect who is likely to rise up boards due to his production in college. The Raiders need playmakers at premier positions, and by landing Forbes they help shore up a vulnerable secondary.

39. Carolina Panthers – Josh Downs – (WR-North Carolina) – Though the Panthers added to their receiver room in the offseason, they’re still lacking a receiver who can give this offense a spark. Downs isn’t the most physical, or imposing of a player, but he excels in open space and can track the ball well.

40. New Orleans Saints – Keion White – (DL-Georgia Tech) – Finding an eventual replacement for Cam Jordan should be a focus for the Saints in this draft, and White has the ability to become just that. He’s got position flexibility, and would be able to occupy a variety of different spots on the defensive line.

41. Tennessee Titans – Felix Anudike-Uzomah – (DE-Kansas State) – At K-State, Anudike-Uzomah put up sacks and forced fumbles, but also showed flaws in other aspects of his game. Mike Vrabel values pass rushers on defense, and could help develop him into a quality starter. 

42. Green Bay Packers – Trade w/ New York Jets – Darnell Washington – (TE-Georgia) – The Packers land this pick in a trade and use it to bolster what is otherwise an uninspiring group at tight end. Green Bay likes his blocking ability, and potential as a receiver. He could contribute right away.

43. New York Jets – Drew Sanders – (LB-Arkansas) – With a stable of talented pass rushers on their roster, the Jets look to add to their linebacker corp with Sanders. A sideline to sideline player with good instincts, Sanders could become a fixture on this defense for years to come.

44. Atlanta Falcons – Anton Harrison – (T-Oklahoma) – After skipping out on addressing their line early, and signing Bud Dupree in the offseason to help improve the pass rush, the Falcons land a tackle prospect who has the size and experience to be a building block for this team. 

45. Green Bay Packers – Cedric Tillman – (WR-Tennessee) – With two starters locked in at the receiver position, the Packers will be looking to add to the group. Tillman would give them a vertical threat who can line up opposite Christian Watson. He has good ball skills, and is able to go up and high-point the ball in traffic. 

46. New England Patriots – Tuli Tuipulotu – (DL-USC) – The Patriots covet defenders with position versatility, and Tuipulotu would give them that. He might not start right away, but could develop into a key player for the future. He’s fast off the edge, and has good closing speed on the ball carrier.

47. Washington Commanders – Luke Musgrave – (TE-Oregon State) – With talent at other skill positions and a solid offensive line, the Commanders land a receiving threat at tight end. Musgrave is a natural when it comes to catching the ball, and his route-running ability would make him a solid addition to this squad.

48. Detroit Lions – Keeanu Benton – (DT-Wisconsin) – Dan Campbell is building a defense that plays physical, hard-nosed football. By adding Benton, the Lions get a player they can plug inside and help improve their run defense.

49. Pittsburgh Steelers –  Jack Campbell – (LB-Iowa) – Not only does Campbell fit the profile of a Pittsburgh Steeler, but the organization should be looking to infuse more young talent on defense after a few departures in free agency. Campbell is a rangy linebacker who has a nose for the football.

50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Kelee Ringo – (CB-Georgia) – The Buccaneers might be looking for a future replacement for Carlton Davis, and Ringo gives them a long, aggressive corner that could give them a quality starter down the road.

51. Miami Dolphins – Devin Achane – (RB-Texas A&M) – The Dolphins value speed at skill positions, and Achane is known for his ability to hit home-runs. While he’s not the most physical, Achane could provide some juice to this backfield and help it maintain its reputation as a track team on turf.

52. Seattle Seahawks – Cody Mauch – (OL-North Dakota State) – Beefing up the offensive line in a second consecutive draft helps the Seahawks build for the future. Mauch can play on the interior, and gives this offense a player who will improve their run blocking.

53. Chicago Bears – BJ Ojulari – (DE-LSU) – By adding Ojulari, the Bears get some juice along the edge. His burst and quickness as a pass rusher make him an intriguing prospect for a young, retooling Chicago defense. He could begin as a rotational piece before working his way into the lineup full-time.

54. Los Angeles Chargers – Clark Phillips III – (CB-Utah) – A corner with good instincts and high football IQ, Phillips could see playing time at nickel in this defense. The Chargers could use another rotational piece in the secondary, and they covet players like Phillips who provide versatility on the back end.

55. Detroit Lions – Sam Laporta – (TE-Iowa) – After upgrading their defense early, the Lions use this pick to add another pass catcher. Laporta has great size and speed at the position, and he can contribute as a blocker, too. He’s smooth in open space, and is one of the better receiving tight ends in this class.  

56. Jacksonville Jaguars – DJ Turner – (CB-Michigan) – A player with scheme versatility and above-average athleticism, Turner could contribute early in the nickel role, and eventually find playing time on the outside.

57. New York Giants – Marvin Mims – (WR-Oklahoma) – Mims plays above his size, and he’s willing to go up for the ball. At Oklahoma, he would come up with big plays in key moments. He would be a nice fit for this Giants offense as they look to add weapons.

58. Dallas Cowboys – Zach Charbonnet – (RB-UCLA) – A physical, forward-falling running back with good hands, Charbonnet could step in and help replicate the type of production that Ezekiel Elliot gave this team. He would compliment Tony Pollard with his powerful running style.

59. Buffalo Bills – Trenton Simpson – (LB-Clemson) – With the departure of Tremaine Edmunds, the Bills look to add another speedy, sideline-to-sideline player in Simpson. He could become a starter early on.

60. Cincinnati Bengals – Julius Brents – (CB-Kansas State) – The Bengals could use some depth in the secondary, and Brents is a player that has the size and ball skills to develop into a solid player at the next level.

61. Chicago Bears – Joe Tippmann – (C-Wisconsin) – With experience playing different positions along the offensive line, Tippmann gives the Bears a player that they can add to the shuffle as they try to stabilize the group.

62. Philadelphia Eagles – Isaiah Foskey – (DL-Notre Dame) – Needing young players to rush the quarterback, the Eagles double down and grab Foskey, who projects as an edge rusher and also has the ability to hold up in coverage. He adds more depth to a position group that will look different in 2024.

63. Kansas City Chiefs – Nick Herbig – (Edge-Wisconsin) – Bolstering the pass rush should be a priority for Kansas City in this draft, and Herbig has the sort of versatility that Steve Spagnuolo covets in his players. He has experience in a 3-4 and could become a valuable player down the road.