This NFL mock draft is based on what I would do personally if I were the GM for each team drafting. Players are selected based on my own draft board and team needs while also considering where the players would realistically go in the draft. The players with their links listed are the ones I’ve watched four-plus games on, while the rest I’ve only watched one or two or haven’t watched at all. I’ve watched a total of about 66 players, but I have done some research into the ones I haven’t watched. Please use code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.
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Round One
1. Chicago Bears – QB Caleb Williams, USC
Draft Grade – 81.3
With the draft right around the corner, we all know who the Bears are taking. The real draft doesn’t start until pick two. There’s a reason Caleb Williams has emerged as the clear-cut favorite. The league currently values traits more than ever and if you stack up each trait of Caleb’s side by side with any of the other prospects, there is no comparison. There’s already a solid group of core pieces to build around and they have the ninth pick. I know some people can’t stand Caleb but I will be dying to see him pass to DJ Moore in an NFL offense.
2. Washington Commanders – QB Drake Maye, North Carolina
Draft Grade – 79.9
There’s been a lot of talk about the Commanders potentially going with Jayden Daniels. To me, it’s likely just a smoke screen so teams picking after Washington can have a shot at Drake Maye. I can see why you’d want a more athletic QB but ultimately passing is what matters most and that’s where Maye is hands down better than Daniels.
Maye showed exceptional anticipation on film and the accuracy questions aren’t a significant issue for me. Similar to Trevor Lawrence coming out, Maye has remarkable precision when he’s on but has bouts of inaccuracy. Someone like Lawrence was able to fix that problem in the pros. He won’t take as many unnecessary sacks as Howell did and will thrive in an offense with scary Terry. If he lands here, Maye will quickly show people why he deserved to be picked second overall.
3. New England Patriots – WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
Draft Grade – 85.6
Not only is this what I would do but I’m making the bold prediction that they either make this pick on draft night or trade down. This roster isn’t ready to support a young rookie with the pressure of the third overall pick. I think New England acknowledged that by signing Jacoby Brissett. Now if they get Marvin Harrison Jr., all of a sudden, the offense opens up, allowing them to take someone later who won’t have the pressure of an early first-round pick. Harrison Jr. will dramatically change this offense quickly as he’ll be a borderline all-pro on day one. Teams will likely have to double him allowing other Receivers to be one-on-one most of the time. Regardless of the fact this team is desperate for a QB, you have to be patient and not rush the process.
4. Arizona Cardinals – WR Malik Nabers, LSU
Draft Grade – 82.8
It wouldn’t be a poor decision to trade down here, but I’d rather just take a rare prospect at a position of need when you have the chance. I view Malik Nabers as significantly higher than any other Receiver available. You won’t find many other players who are as well-built and have world-class explosiveness. He didn’t run at the combine, nor do I think he would’ve blown people away but he can certainly pull away from DBs. With the route running and RAC ability he brings to the table, he’ll quickly become Kyler’s new best friend.
5. Los Angeles Chargers – OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame
Draft Grade – 80.1
Joe Alt is one of those rare Tackle prospects I’d feel good about moving to the opposite side. At pick five, it’s hard to pass that up knowing you could establish a juggernaut of an O-Line. Alt brings all the traits Harbaugh would love out of a Tackle. He has tenacity, power, athleticism, and excellent drive in his run blocking. Pair him next to Rashawn Slater and they may have one of, if not the best Tackle duos in the league. It might be tempting to go Receiver here but this class is so deep, they can find a day-two guy. Alt, while not exciting, will be a franchise Tackle and those are hard to find.
6. New York Giants – QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
Draft Grade – 76.9
This time around, Jayden Daniels is available for New York and Brian Daboll finally gets his guy he can develop. They could roll with Daniel Jones for one more year, but the QB class likely won’t be as good next year. It’s not like they had to trade up either. Daniels has an elite rushing ability that Daboll could tap into and if they land a Receiver in round two, this would be a solid infrastructure for him to develop. While it’s not the best surrounding core, give it one more offseason after Daniels sits and they’ll be in good shape. I wouldn’t be surprised if this happens on draft night too.
7. Tennessee Titans – OT Olu Fashanu, Penn State
Draft Grade – 79.5
Tennessee improved the skills positions in free agency, leaving this pick as an obvious Tackle selection. There are other options on the table, but if Olu is here, they’d be foolish to pass him up as he is as clean as they come in pass-pro. Fans tend to dislike him because he isn’t a mauler and lacks tenacity, but teams ultimately pay their Tackles to keep their QBs from getting hit. That’s where Fashanu will shine and maybe down the road, he learns how to be a good run blocker. Will Levis will need good pass-pro to see if he’s truly got it and this pick will allow that.
8. Atlanta Falcons – CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
Draft Grade – 80.9
As the Atlanta offense is looking in better shape than it has in years, defense should be the priority in the draft. Quinyon Mitchell is the clear-cut best defensive prospect and he fills a need. Mitchell is a fantastic athlete who played in an off-zone system at Toledo. While he lacks experience in press coverage, he flashed moments of brilliance in press at the senior bowl. He’s a heady player who’ll fit this scheme and probably be a team leader. Passing against him and A.J. Terrell would be a nightmare.
9. Indianapolis Colts – TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
Draft Grade – 83.1
IND Acquires: Ninth OVR
CHI Acquires: 15th OVR, 82nd OVR, 2025 Third, 2025 Fifth
New York will probably take Brock Bowers at ten and if I’m Indy, that’s the one player I want to prioritize getting in the draft. The reason is that this offense doesn’t have a weapon that can consistently be relied upon to make big plays. Additionally, he’ll improve the run game despite his small frame. He may struggle to take on bigger linebackers in the run game, but overall he’d benefit them when on the field. Bowers ran a 4.53 at his pro day so he has the speed and ball skills to be a deep threat here. As much as the defense needs help, Anthony Richardson must have talent around him.
10. New York Jets – WR Rome Odunze, Washington
Draft Grade – 79.0
Now that Tackle has been covered through free agency, it allows New York to establish one of the most dangerous Receiving cores in the NFL. I have a higher grade on Brian Thams Jr. than Rome Odunze but New York shouldn’t be looking to swing for the fences in this draft. Who knows how much longer Rodgers has meaning it’s in their best interest to draft safe prospects. Odunze is the safest one outside of the top two guys. He has the ‘it’ factor as a Receiver and enters the league with a refined route tree. Additionally, he has some of the best contested catch ability I’ve ever seen in a prospect. Rodger’s mobility may be shot, but he’ll have a plethora of talent to help him out.
11. Minnesota Vikings – QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
Draft Grade – 75.4
While I don’t see a top-ten talent in J.J. McCarthy, he’s grown on me throughout the draft process. In my prospect deep dive on him, I discuss how he needs to go to a good franchise with a talented surrounding core. Well, Minnesota is perhaps the best realistic landing spot for him and is a place I could see him turning into a star. McCarthy has the combination of arm talent and mobility all the scouts look for. He just must develop his processor and get more reps throwing deep. If that happens, Minnesota could be looking at a Super Bowl-caliber team.
12. Denver Broncos – QB Bo Nix, Oregon
Draft Grade – 75.4
Bo Nix is the QB we typically see every year who most people hate. I can see why people aren’t fans but he had better analytics than essentially any other QB prospect I’ve evaluated. Fans also underestimate his arm talent as if you dig into the film you’ll see he has some nice impact throws downfield.
The pairing with Sean Payton is a perfect fit schematically. Sean Payton likes a QB who’ll play in the structure of the offense and that’s what Nix is good at. He also likes QBs who thrives in the quick-hitting passing game. At Oregon, Nix ran mostly quick-hitting passes and screens making him the ideal guy for Payton to draft and mold. Some will think this is way too high for Nix and the league may even agree with that. However, Denver doesn’t have a second, and I believe that Nix will live up to the expectations of the 12th overall pick.
13. Las Vegas Raiders – OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
Draft Grade – 77.2
If you’re Las Vegas, there’s no need to rush the QB position and trade up. Chances are, they’ll be in a better position to draft one next year. This year, they have the opportunity to strengthen the surrounding core for whoever takes over next year. Taliese Fuaga is a mauler and could potentially establish one of the best Tackle duos in the NFL. He fits what Antonio Pierce is likely looking for to build this culture up. Fuaga would immediately make a massive difference as a run blocker and could eventually be good in pass-pro too. Right Tackle is a critical need and this also happens to be of solid value.
14. New Orleans Saints – EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State
Draft Grade – 79.7
It’s an ideal spot to take a franchise Left Tackle here, but I couldn’t resist the urge to take my favorite EDGE this year, Jared Verse. It’s not like EDGE isn’t also a need for them and Verse is a better prospect than any of the Tackles left. Verse has the best combination of pro-readiness and potential out of all the EDGEs this year. He checks off every important box that you look for in that position. I don’t see why more people aren’t higher on him. New Orleans drafted Bryan Breese last year but still lacks a truly dominant force on the D-Line. If Verse keeps up his development, he could certainly be that force they’re looking for.
15. Chicago Bears (Trade W/ IND) – DI Byron Murphy II
Draft Grade – 79.8
IND Acquires: Ninth OVR
CHI Acquires: 15th OVR, 82nd OVR, 2025 Third, 2025 Fifth
Trading down to pick 15 and taking Byron Murphy II would be a dream scenario. The Bears only had four picks this year before making this move so it makes perfect sense to trade down. Byron Murphy II is who I would’ve taken at nine but also acquiring extra capital and still taking him is massive. Murphy II is one of the most slept-on defensive prospects this year. There isn’t a ton of top-end talent at defense in this draft, but Murphy is someone who doesn’t get credit for being one of those players.
He’s got the perfect size to play three-tech and his combination of get-off, agility, and raw power gives him phenomenal upside. It’s also good to know he’s got a refined skillset entering the league. His rip move is dominant and I could see him developing even better moves. Chicago already has two great Receivers so it’s not a massive need like the interior of the D-Line. Fans would be disappointed with this pick, but give it a year or two and they’d be satisfied.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers (Trade W/ SEA) – OT Amarius Mims, Georgia
Draft Grade – 77.2
PIT Acquires: 16th OVR
SEA Acquires: 20th OVR, 195th OVR, 2025 Third
Just like last year, Pittsburgh trades up to take a developmental Tackle. Amarius Mims is a bit raw but has unreal upside for a Tackle. He’s gigantic and has a rocked-up frame. Teach him how to block counter moves better and be more consistent as a run blocker, and you’ll have an elite player. His kickslide and movement skills in general are rare for someone so large. Pittsburgh is the ideal landing spot for Mims as they have a great track record of developing players, especially O-Linemen. Trading up is worth it knowing he’d likely be a franchise Tackle here.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars – CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
Draft Grade – 79.6
Jacksonville needs a perimeter Cornerback and this area of the draft happens to be the sweet spot for that position. Kool-Aid isn’t the fastest nor the biggest, but he has excellent length and fluidity and is a heady player. He can press as good as any prospect you’ll typically see coming out. Yeah, his upside is limited but you know you’re surely getting a quality starter if you draft him. That’s worth a mid-round first and Jacksonville could really use this position. It may seem silly to take a Corner with 4.5 speed this high but I could see Kool-Aid in the running for Rookie of the Year.
18. Cincinnati Bengals – OT Troy Fautanu, Washington
Draft Grade – 77.7
It’s hard not to continuously mock Tackle to the Bengals as they need a Right Tackle badly and should do a better job protecting Burrow. Troy Fauatanu is one of the most athletic Tackles in this class and has the required length for the position. He’s more of a pass-protector and is also a relatively refined prospect, making him perfect for Cincinnati. They are looking to win right now and at this point in the draft, no other player would be better for that than Fautanu.
19. Los Angeles Rams – DI Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois
Draft Grade – 78.8
If the Rams are looking for someone who could fill the Aaron Donald role but not be as dominant, then Jer’Zhan Newton is their guy. Newton is undersized just like Donald but also has surprising power and run-defense ability. He’ll never be Donald, but could do a fine job playing the same role he did. Newton doesn’t have an amazing upside or anything, but he’s one of these prospects you feel good about starting on day one. EDGE is also on the table but it’s hard to resist the urge to draft a suitable Donald successor.
20. Seattle Seahawks – IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
Draft Grade – 77.2
PIT Acquires: 16th OVR
SEA Acquires: 20th OVR, 195th OVR, 2025 Third
John Schneider has said he doesn’t value interior O-Line but I could still see him make this pick. With Mike MacDonald as head coach, his influence will push for someone like Jackson Powers-Johnson who’ll be a mauler in a position of need. Coming from John Harbaugh’s culture, he’ll want to establish a strong and physical team. JPJ is the perfect guy to help establish that type of culture, at least on offense. The value wasn’t there for him at 16, but here it makes sense.
21. Miami Dolphins – IOL Graham Barton, Duke
Draft Grade – 77.9
You’d have to send in the card immediately if Graham Barton is available for Miami. With the athleticism and IQ to thrive in a wide zone offense, Barton also has the flexibility to play all five positions on the line. The flexibility he brings is exactly what Miami needs right now. They just lost a handful of guys to free agency and it’s crucial to draft someone here who can fill one of those voids. While not flashy, Barton is the best realistic player they can land this year.
22. Philadelphia Eagles – CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
Draft Grade – 79.5
With the regression from Darius Slay, it would be wise to invest in an uber-talented prospect at Corner like Terrion Arnold. Arnold is used to playing a lot of cover six and cover four coming from Alabama. While more of a man Corner, he should still flourish in this Vangio system. Similar to his teammate Koolp-Aid, he’s very fluid and quick. Receiver would be nice, but that wouldn’t be hard to find on day two.
23. Minnesota Vikings – CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
Draft Grade – 79.2
You’d ideally want to give J.J. McCarthy the best offense around him possible, but this defense has too many holes. I strongly considered EDGE here, but ultimately Nate Wiggins is better than any of the EDGEs left. Wiggins is the ideal Corner for the press-man system here in Minnesota. He’s got the length to press and the speed to recover and hang with vertical threats. Wiggins is a pretty risky prospect but I’d imagine he’d work out in this situation.
24. Dallas Cowboys – WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
Draft Grade – 79.1
I love Brian Thomas Jr. more than anybody out there but he just slipped because most of these teams can get a Receiver in round two. Dallas isn’t in desperate need of a Receiver but if the draft fell this way, it’s impossible to ignore the possibility of potentially having two elite Receivers. He could learn a thing or two from CeeDee Lamb and hopefully grow as a route runner. If that happens, the sky is the limit for this passing offense.
25. Green Bay Packers – SA/ CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa
Draft Grade – 79.2
After doing a full analysis of Cooper DeJean, this pick makes even more sense. DeJean can be a big nickel in this defense and possibly play a bit of Strong Safety and outside Corner. While they’re different players, his skill set is similar to Kyle Hamilton who has had an incredible start to his career. With terrific long speed, DeJean is a willing and physical run defender with several plus traits in coverage. He excels in press-man and off-man while also being a ball hawk. It’s easy to see why so many fans are high on him. While I don’t see a top-ten prospect, for the right team, he could be elite at his position. It’s just that will be an elite player in a position that’s easy to find.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA
Draft Grade – 78.4
Laiatu Latu falls again to Tampa Bay making for an obvious selection. He’s an undersized but ultra-refined pass rusher with a multitude of pass-rush tools under his belt. If the medicals clear, I have no doubts he’ll be a stud. I just question if he can ever be a superstar like Nick Bosa or Myles Garrett. Although, at pick 26 you can’t complain about getting this kind of day-one impact. In real life, he could easily go top ten or fall this far. Even if his injury past is a risk, he has plenty of traits that make up for it.
27. Arizona Cardinals – EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama
Draft Grade – 77.4
Arizona has BJ Ojulari who’s decent, but lacks someone with the potential to be a dominant number one. Dallas Turner in the culture Gannon is building could very well be that franchise-altering piece on defense. It will just take a lot of development out of him but he has all the tools to do it. It’s not every draft we see an EDGE with length be so extraordinarily explosive and fast. Arizona isn’t in a position to win a Super Bowl this year and it makes sense to take a gamble with their second first.
28. Buffalo Bills – WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas
Draft Grade – 78.6
Buffalo traded or let go half the team essentially. One of the positions they are deprived of talent at is Receiver. In the modern NFL, it’s critical to have talented weapons and Adonai Mitchell happens to better than practically any Receiver you could typically find this late. He’s got size and proved he has a legit long speed at the combine. I love how he sets up his routes and has immense upside in his release package. If he can develop some chemistry with Josh Allen, there might be a new frightening duo in the AFC.
29. New England Patriots (Trade W/ DET) – QB Michael Penix Jr., Washinton
Draft Grade – 74.4
NE Acquires: 29th OVR
DET Acquires: 34th OVR, 103rd OVR
It would be nice to get Bo Nix here but if Penix holds up physically, he may not be much worse than Nix. Penix will need a good O-Line so he may not be able to start year one but you at least get him on a five-year deal. If he develops quickly and stays healthy, he could be a top-12-15 QB in the league. Whether that will happen is a massive if. However, getting him at pick 29 isn’t bad value for a QB like that. Pairing him with Marvin Harrison Jr. gives him every chance to succeed and with a new Tackle after next year, they’d be cooking.
30. Baltimore Ravens – OT JC Latham, Alabama
Draft Grade – 76.2
Lamar has become more of a pocket passer than he used to be and it’s in Baltimore’s best interest to continue to give him a functional surrounding core. The Right Tackle spot is a massive question mark and JC Latham is available who fits the scheme and is a solid day-one impact. While not very agile or explosive, he’s got a ridiculous anchor paired with excellent hands. In this culture, he could learn to be more tenacious and in hopes would become a complete Tackle.
31. San Francisco 49ers – OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
Draft Grade – 74.9
I’m not the biggest fan of Tyler Guyton but I recognize his potential and think he could pan out in this type of offense playing next to Trent Williams. Guyton has all the length you could ask for from a Tackle and is athletic for his size. However, his technique in pass-pro is a major work in progress. He could get some reps at Right Tackle in year one and if he develops, he can eventually replace Trent. It’s not the most proud I’ve been of a pick, but in the end, it probably works out.
32. Kansas City Chiefs – WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia
Draft Grade – 78.3
Ladd McConkey is the number one guy I’m targeting on draft night if I’m Kansas City. He’s just the perfect scheme fit and is as pro-ready as you can get at this point. In a generational Receiver class, McConkey’s route running sticks out as the best. He may not have the best catch radius but in this scheme, he’ll run many short quick-hitting passes out in space. Additionally, he has the speed to be used as a deep threat here. Mahomes needs another playmaker and they luck out by getting one of the surest prospects this year.
Round Two
33. Carolina Panthers – WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
Draft Grade – 77.6
Carolina found their router runner in Deionte Johnson but could still use a dangerous deep threat. Xavier Worthy has blistering speed and would help Byrce Young by opening up the offense.
34. Detroit Lions – EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State
Draft Grade – 76.8
NE Acquires: 29th OVR
DET Acquires: 34th OVR, 103rd OVR
Chop Robinson is full of potential but relies too much on pure speed and bend. If taught how to utilize more moves, he can be the counterpart they’re looking for next to Aidan Hutchinson.
35. Arizona Cardinals – OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona
Draft Grade – 75.3
I’m making this pick with the plan to play Morgan at Guard and swing out at Tackle if need be. He’s got exceptional hand usage which will help him protect Kyler.
36. Washinton Commanders – EDGE Jonah Ellis, Utah
Draft Grade – 74.8
The surrounding talent on offense is already good enough and this is a great opportunity to grab an EDGE. Jonah Ellis may have injury problems but he’s a very refined pass rusher with good athleticism.
37. Los Angeles Chargers – RB Trey Benson, FSU
Draft Grade – 80.2
LA let Austin Ekeler walk and Harbaugh will want someone to pound the rock with. Trey Benson is the clear-cut best back in this class and is an ideal scheme fit.
38. Philadelphia Eagles (Trade W/ TEN) – WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida
Draft Grade – 77.7
PHI Acquires: 38th OVR, 2025 Fourth
TEN Acquires: 50th OVR, 171st OVR, 2025 Third
Philadelphia has needed a long-term third Receiver for a while and they can now find one in the second. Ricky Pearsall could easily break onto the scene and take some weight off the stars here. He’s a flexible piece who can work out of the Slot and also be a deep threat.
39. Carolina Panthers – LB Edgerrin Cooper
Draft Grade – 76.2
EDGE is what I was hoping for in the second but if not that then Linebacker would still help. Edgerrin Cooper is the best Linebacker I watched this year. He’s a quality run defender and has the athletic traits to excel in coverage.
40. Washington Commanders – SA Tyler Nubin
Draft Grade – N/A
After losing Kamren Curl, getting a new Safety would be wise considering the split safety scheme. Tyler Nubin has the traits to play a similar role as Curl and should be able to start immediately.
41. Green Bay Packers – DI Michael Hall Jr., Ohio State
Draft Grade – 76.8
Kenny Clark is aging and it never hurts to have enough D-Lineman. Michael Hall Jr. is an explosive and twitchy pass-rushing specialist on the interior. He may lack size and play strength, but you can bet he’d help this pass rush.
42. Houston Texans – CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State
Draft Grade – 74.8
T.J. Tampa is a quality Slot Corner who fits what Demeco Ryans looks for in defensive prospects. That would be physicality and energy. Plus he can press very well making him a good fit.
43. Atlanta Falcons – EDGE Darius Robinson, Missouri
Draft Grade – N/A
Atlanta could use a 4-3 hybrid Defensive End and Darius Robinson is exactly that. While raw, you can’t go wrong with a high-upside project like this in a position of need.
44. Las Vegas Raiders – CB Andru Phillips, Kentucky
Draft Grade – 76.0
After the top four Corners are gone it’s just Slot guys besides Andru Phillips. At pick 44, getting a potential stud outside Corner is terrific value. Phillips is slept on by many, and seeing him go even higher wouldn’t be surprising.
45. New Orleans Saints – WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina
Draft Grade – 76.3
Xavier Legette is a speedster with size and ball skills giving him the upside to be an X-Receiver. That’s something this offense was lacking but now is potentially fixed.
46. Indianapolis Colts – LB Payton Wilson, NC State
Draft Grade – 75.3
I don’t love the Linebackers for Indianapolis and Payton Wilson could sit and develop here and hopefully become a star down the line. There are some downsides with Wilson such as his age but the man is a freak athlete. He’s the exact kind of guy that Ballard would draft.
47. New York Giants – WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
Draft Grade – 76.2
After getting their future franchise QB, New York pairs him with one of the best-contested catch threats available this year. Keon Coleman has an absurd highlight video and just lacks separation ability. The good thing is this offense already has enough separators and only needs a dominant ball-winner.
48. Jacksonville Jaguars – IOL Cooper Beebe
Draft Grade – N/A
This pick may seem like a reach but scouts I trust love Cooper Beebe and Jacksonville needs a starting Guard badly. Additionally, he fits this gap-centric scheme well.
49. Cincinnati Bengals – DI T’Vondre Sweat
Draft Grade – 75.9
Losing D.J. Reader was a massive blow considering he was the sole best Nose Tackle around. However, T’Vondre Sweat has a stellar upside and could grow to fill that void quickly.
50. Tennessee Titans (Trade W/ PHI) – SA Javon Bullard, Georgia
Draft Grade – 75.9
PHI Acquires: 38th OVR, 2025 Fourth
TEN Acquires: 50th OVR, 171st OVR, 2025 Third
Tennessee still needs a true deep Safety and while this class is weak at that position, Javon Bullard is a viable option to play that role for them. He’s a rangy Safety who struggles in run defense, but as a Free Safety, he should do fine.
51. Pittsburgh Steelers – WR Troy Franklin, Oregon
Draft Grade – 74.0
It’s hard to be high on Troy Franklin when he’s a risky prospect who doesn’t even have that good athleticism. However, Pittsburgh needs a Receiver and they have an incredible ability to draft and develop weapons. Franklin would likely find some success here.
52. Los Angeles Rams – CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
Draft Grade – 75.5
My pro comp for Kamari Lassiter is Dorian Kendrick who’s had success in this off-zone system. He lacks speed but that can be minimized in this scheme by being quick and heady.
53. Philadelphia Eagles – IOL Christian Haynes, Uconn
Draft Grade – N/A
Christian Haynes could very well start at Guard for Philly allowing Cam Jurgens to play Center. He may struggle at first but has all the tools to succeed down the road.
54. Cleveland Browns – DI Braden Fiske, FSU
Draft Grade – 73.2
Braden Fiske possesses elite upside as a finesse rusher and could be the missing flexible piece on this D-Line. He struggles in run defense and won’t ever excel in that area but boy is he athletic. His size and athleticism allow him to be used at Defensive End on run downs and three-tech on pass rush downs.
55. Miami Dolphins – TE Johnny Wilson, FSU
Draft Grade – 77.4
It’s not like Miami needs a good Tight End with how they use them but just imagine how much more dangerous this offense could potentially be with Johnny Wilson. He’s a listed Receiver but I could see him being a fantastic receiving Tight End in this McDaniels offense. Teach him how to block and suddenly they have another lethal weapon that can be used.
56. Dallas Cowboys – RB Jonathan Brooks, Texas
Draft Grade – 77.5
Dallas is forced to draft a back somewhere in this draft and Brooks is fortunately available in the second. He’s a downhill runner which fits what Dallas is looking for.
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – LB Junior Colson, Michigan
Draft Grade – N/A
You could argue Junior Colson is the best Linebacker in the class as he’s the most pro-ready and it would be a slam dunk pick to get him at pick 57. He’d help the run defense tremendously while also being able to hold up in zone coverage. Linebacker isn’t the biggest need now but will be soon.
58. Green Bay Packers – WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky
Draft Grade – 73.7
The Receiving core still isn’t the strongest in Green Bay and taking a swing with this extra second seemed worth it. Malachi Corley is far from pro-ready but has some of the best RAC ability I’ve ever seen in a prospect. With well above-average athletic traits, he could grow into a star in this style of offense.
59. Houston Texans – EDGE Chris Braswell, Alabama
Draft Grade – 74.8
Not only does this pick pair Will Anderson Jr. back with his old teammate but this gives them an immediate role player and potential starter at EDGE. Braswell has a solid toolbelt and should develop well under Ryans.
60. Buffalo Bills – SA Tykee Smith, Georgia
Draft Grade – 76.4
Buffalo lost their Safety duo but an underrated stud happens to be available late. That would be Tykee Smith out of Georgia who played mostly in the Slot but projects well into a quarters-heavy system as a Safety. He has the range to play deep and physicality and willingness to crash down and defend the run. It may seem outlandish to say this but he could truly take over where Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer left off.
61. Detroit Lions – CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon
Draft Grade – N/A
If you need a perimeter Corner this late as Detroit does, Khyree Jackson might do the trick. He’s a decent athlete with excellent length. As he can jam Receivers well it makes him an ideal scheme fit. Chances are he doesn’t start year one but maybe in the future, he turns into a quality starter.
62. Baltimore Ravens – WR Jermaine Burton, Alabama
Draft Grade – 75.0
Jermaine Burton comes with some potential character concerns but ultimately the guy can play. Plug him into this rugged Baltimore culture with a great offensive leader and he just may pan out.
63. San Francisco 49ers – CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
Draft Grade – N/A
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is a perfect match for this bump-and-run system in San Fran. He’s physical at the line and has enough speed to hang in man. Corner is the one weak spot on this defense and this pick bolsters that position just a little bit.
64. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Blake Fisher, Notre Dame
Draft Grade – 74.2
There’s no reason Blake Fisher can’t be a high-end starting Tackle in the NFL based on his physical tools and film. Even though he’s a Right Tackle, he’s young enough to switch it up and it’s not like you’re risking much in this pick either.
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