Pairing Nick Bosa with Chandler Jones would give Arizona one of the best DE tandems in the league.

11. Cincinnati Bengals - Devin White, LB, LSU

The Bengals will need help along the offensive line, but they have a glaring need at middle linebacker. Devin White is a difference-maker on the defensive side of the ball with sideline-to-sideline range in run defense. He’s also an extremely sure tackler, who has plus play recognition. White is a valuable asset in the pass game as well, although he has found more success in zone coverage versus man. In his last two seasons, White has totaled 256 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and 25.5 tackles for a loss. He’ll immediately slot into the starting role for Cincinnati, and he’ll add a presence on the second level that the Bengals have been lacking.

12. Green Bay Packers - Jachai Polite, DE, Florida

The Packers will surely be looking for pass rushers in this draft, and they’ll have their pick of the litter here. Montez Sweat was an interesting option, but I sided with the upside of Polite for Green Bay. He only has one season worth of true production, recording 19.5 tackles for a loss and 11.0 sacks through 13 games in 2018. He also recorded six forced fumbles over that span. Polite is an ultra-athletic edge rusher, who utilizes speed and acceleration to beat tackles. He needs to work on his run support if he wants to find consistent success in the NFL, but he has elite pass rushing upside, which is exactly what Green Bay’s defense is in need of.

13. Miami Dolphins - Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma

This is the sexy pick across the industry, and it makes quite a bit of sense. Ryan Tannehill is on his way out and Miami will need to find a replacement. There have been talks that the Dolphins are interested in tanking to find their quarterback of the future in the next draft or two, but that’s a bold proposition for any head coach. Murray started 14 games for Oklahoma this season, throwing for 4,361 yards, 42 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions. He also ran for 1,001 yards and 12 touchdowns on 140 rush attempts. He has game-changer potential, and the NFL is seemingly moving towards dual-threat quarterbacks. Murray could have potentially been the first quarterback taken if he had committed strictly to playing in the NFL sooner or with more conviction, but Miami is a losing franchise that will take a chance on a boom or bust prospect.

14. Atlanta Falcons - Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

There are plenty of teams with obvious needs. The Falcons are one of those teams. They need help along the interior defensive line, and Christian Wilkins is an NFL-ready player that can find success from day one. He’s a massive individual who comes with versatility; although he’ll play defensive tackle in Atlanta’s current defensive system. Wilkins has found plenty of success over his last three seasons at Clemson, totaling 36.0 tackles for a loss and 14.0 sacks over that span. I considered Dre’Mont Jones in this spot, but Wilkins seems to own a comfortable lead on him in the majority of ranks, and I’m fully willing to follow suit on that end.

15. Washington Redskins - D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

This pick assumes that Metcalf’s medical checks out, as is expected. He missed part of last season with a neck injury, and only played in 19 total games since 2017. In those games, he recorded 65 receptions for 1,215 yards and 14 touchdowns, although he was never truly the WR1 on his team. Metcalf is a player that projects well in the NFL as he features a WR1 body with speed and solid hands. He’ll continue to work on route running as he progresses as a player, but he comes with more upside than any receiver in this draft, including his former teammate, A.J. Brown. That’s exactly what the Washington Redskins need as they have been without a true WR1 for quite some time.

16. Carolina Panthers - Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama

Thompson isn’t the safest prospect on the board, but he fills a glaring hole in the Panthers defense. They will be forced to address the safety position this offseason, and drafting the best one in the class is far from a bad idea. He has versatility at the position, as he can play center field or move into the box. He also displayed good ball skills, recording two interceptions and six deflections last season. Thompson is a willing tackler, but needs to find more consistency in that department. While he may not be everyone’s favorite pick here, it makes sense for Carolina to address this position with this selection.

17. Cleveland Browns - Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State

The Browns don’t have a ton of major needs, but they could use help at defensive tackle. There have been reports that if Jeffery Simmons falls to this pick, Cleveland will select him. That seems relatively unlikely, as he is loaded with off-field concerns, including a physical altercation with a woman and a recent injury. If they were willing to take Simmons, they could simply shift their focus to Dre’Mont Jones. Jones is a bit undersized, but he’s athletic, and can produce hustle plays. In his last season at Ohio State, he recorded 13.0 tackles for a loss with 8.5 sacks. He’ll add another dimension to an already potent Cleveland pass rush, making their defense that much more dangerous.

18. Minnesota Vikings - Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss

The Vikings were considered one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl prior to the start of last season, but a struggling offensive line quickly ended their hopes. They have a relatively complete roster, but will need to upgrade their offensive line if they want to make a run this season. Little is a versatile player, who has the potential to play their tackle position, while also being able to kick into guard. He has the quickness to keep up with speed rushers, while he has enough power to slow down bull-rushers, although he has struggled more with the latter. Little will likely slide into the left tackle position for Minnesota, giving Kirk Cousins a bit more blindside protection.

19. Tennessee Titans - Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State

This draft is absolutely loaded with edge rushers, meaning the Titans should have no issues finding one here. They have a few players that are plus pass rushers at the moment, but adding another is far from a bad idea. Sweat is an extremely tall prospect, who uses his length well. He utilizes multiple pass rushing moves, specifically involving his acceleration and athleticism. In his last two seasons at Mississippi State, Sweat totaled 30.0 tackles for a loss and 22.5 sacks. He’s another player that will help put pressure on the quarterback in Tennessee, which is an attribute their defense is in need of with quarterbacks like Andrew Luck and Deshaun Watson running opposing offenses.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama

Is this a reach? Most likely. Does it make sense? Absolutely. Wilson found plenty of success in 14 games at Alabama last season, totaling 65 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, and 1.0 sack. He also recorded two interceptions with five deflections. He’s a three-down linebacker that has sideline-to-sideline ability. Wilson should be able to find success in both the pass and run game, as he diagnoses plays well, and trusts his instincts. He’s a safe option for a team that needs inside linebacker help, but doesn’t truly come with the upside of some other players available. Regardless, a safe option that will fill a void makes sense over potential upside at this part of the draft.

21. Seattle Seahawks - Byron Murphy, CB, Washington

The Seahawks featured one of the worst secondaries in the NFL last season, and they’re going to need to address the position in this draft. With Greedy Williams off the board, they will have their pick between Byron Murphy and Deandre Baker. Murphy is a versatile cornerback, who has the ability to play outside or in the slot. He has flashed the ability to press or play off, as well. Furthermore, Murphy has found plenty of success in both man and zone at Washington. In his final collegiate season, he recorded four interceptions and 13 pass deflections. Murphy’s ceiling is a CB1, who can shadow opposing WR1s, but his size could be an issue against larger receivers in the NFL.

22. Baltimore Ravens - Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State

The Ravens are expected to select a receiver with this pick, but there are a multitude of options for them to consider. N’Keal Harry and A.J. Brown may be the two most likely with D.K. Metcalf off the board, but I’m slotting Harmon into this spot. He has been climbing up the draft boards throughout the season, totaling 81 receptions for 1,186 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games at North Carolina State. He has a WR1 body with tremendous hands. He won’t necessarily take the top off of defenses every play, but he does come with some deep threat potential. He’ll more or less be a safe intermediate receiver for Lamar Jackson to continue to develop. While Harry and Brown both come with more upside than Harmon, he’s the safer pick, who will immediately add to this offense.

23. Houston Texans - Cody Ford, OG, Oklahoma

Deshaun Watson was under pressure as much as any quarterback in the NFL last season, and the Texans are going to need to address that in this draft. Ford is a player that seemingly brings a high floor and an even higher ceiling into the equation. He can immediately slide into their starting lineup as a guard, while cross-training his skills as a tackle. He doesn’t necessarily have elite size for the outside, but he owns a great first step combined with tremendous power. Ford also uses his hands extremely well, which is why he projects to play tackle in the long run. He also features the athleticism that can help him get down the field to the second level after his initial blocks. This isn’t necessarily a sexy pick, but it’s the most logical for Houston.

24. Oakland Raiders - A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss

The Raiders addressed their lack of a pass rush with their first pick, and now they’ll address their need for a wide receiver. Jordy Nelson is no longer the receiver he formerly was, and they don’t have much upside behind him. Brown was the focal point of the Ole Miss offense that also featured D.K. Metcalf at times last season. Over his last 23 games, he has recorded 160 receptions for 2,572 yards and 17 touchdowns. He’s a big receiver, who utilizes agility and power in his routes and after the catch. Brown also has sure-fire hands, while he can play inside or out. He’s the type of receiver that a team can mold their offense around, and he’s another high upside option for Oakland, who will likely be shooting for the stars in this draft.

25. Philadelphia Eagles - Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson

Dexter Lawrence doesn't have the gaudy stats of Clelin Ferrell or Christian Wilkins, but he was a major part of the reason that those players are being drafted so high. Lawrence is a massive individual, who has the ability to eat up double-teams on the interior. In his three-year career at Clemson, he recorded 18.0 tackles for a loss and 10.0 sacks. He’s a powerful player, who will immediately help the Eagles in the run game. Fletcher Cox has been taking on double-teams for quite some time, but that may have to stop with Lawrence next to him. If not, Lawrence will finally see solo blocks, which could raise his ceiling. There are some that believe he’ll be forced to come off the field on third downs, but I don’t fully believe that is true. At worst, Lawrence will make Cox’s life easier, which would be a welcome sign for one of the best players in the NFL.

26. Indianapolis Colts - N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State

Is wide receiver the biggest need for the Indianapolis Colts? No, but it’s fun to consider and a truly plausible scenario. T.Y. Hilton has found plenty of success in the NFL, but he’s more or less a deep threat, even if he’s an elite one. Eric Ebron will continue to find success at tight end, but the remainder of the Indianapolis receiving group is a bit shaky. Harry is likely to drop a bit if he posts lackluster numbers at the NFL Combine, which is somewhat expected. He has never truly has possessed elite separation ability, but he ball skills are second to none. Harry will come down with contested catches, and Andrew Luck is a confident quarterback that will be willing to throw into coverage to give his receiver the best shot at success. Over the last two seasons at Arizona State, Harry has totaled 155 receptions for 2,230 yards and 17 touchdowns. The Colts could address issues with their secondary through free agency, and adding Harry to their already dominant offense would make them that much more dynamic.

27. Oakland Raiders - Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia

This hasn’t been the Oakland Raiders M.O. in this draft, but with three picks, they don’t have to stick to one plan. Deandre Baker isn’t seen as a high upside prospect, but he is seen as one of the safest in this draft. He comes with relatively average size, and tremendous speed. He has the ability to play at the line or off coverage, but he has looked significantly better in man. That doesn’t necessarily mean he can’t play zone, though. He simply uses his speed better in man, which may end up with him generally guarding receivers that are looking to take the top off of defenses. Baker likely will never turn into a shadow cornerback, but he’ll be a starter in the NFL for years to come, which is something Oakland needs at this point.

28. Los Angeles Chargers - Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware

Adderley is a smaller school prospect, who comes with tremendous upside. He’s a safety that has the ability to play center field, taking away opposing deep threats with his ball-hawking potential. He can also move up in the box and help with run support. As if that isn’t enough, Adderley has the potential to slide over to corner with very little issues. The Chargers could certainly use another safety to lean on, and Adderley makes their elite secondary that much better. This is a defense filled with chess pieces, and Adderley will fit right in a potential game-changing role.

29. Kansas City Chiefs - Jeffery Simmons, DE, Mississippi State

Simmons was a lock to be selected inside the top-15 of this draft, but off-field issues, including a confrontation with a woman and a recent injury have hurt his stock. He was an elite player over his final 26 games at Mississippi State, totaling 30.0 tackles for a loss and 7.0 sacks over that span. He also added five pass deflections and three forced fumbles in those games for good measure. He’s a potential difference-maker on the defensive line, and the Chiefs are a team that need defensive help. They’re also a team that is focused heavily on offense, and will be willing to wait for Simmons to get healthy to incorporate him in their defense. They have also proven that they’re willing to take chances on players with shaky pasts, and Simmons is a steal at this pick from a talent perspective.

30. Green Bay Packers - T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa

I’m sure by my final installment, I’ll have T.J. Hockenson selected well before this pick, but this is how this mock shakes out. Hockenson is an elite blocker, who surpassed the highly-touted Noah Fant in the passing game at Iowa. He finished this season with 49 receptions for 760 yards and six touchdowns. The Packers drafted three receivers last season, and it’s time they take care of the tight end position with Jimmy Graham nearing the end of his career. Hockenson has game-changing potential in both the run and pass game, which is something Green Bay hasn’t had at tight end in quite some time. He’ll immediately help Aaron Rodgers and company from any part of the field, especially in the red zone.

31. Los Angeles Rams - Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State

The Rams have a few needs, specifically middle linebacker, but that position doesn’t truly make sense at this spot. Instead, they can select another edge rusher in a stacked class. Brian Burns is a speed rusher, who will struggle in the run game until he adds weight to his frame. With that being said, he can take some pressure off of Aaron Donald on passing downs, which is all the Rams needs. Through 33 games at Florida State, Burns totaled 38.5 tackles for a loss and 23.0 sacks. He comes with quite a bit of risk, but he can be a game-changer on third and long situations.

32. New England Patriots - Noah Fant, TE, Iowa

It would be a bit surprising if Fant wasn’t selected in the first round, but there are players that are going to fall. Fant isn’t likely to be one of them, though. He’s ultra-athletic and will immediately be a mismatch in the passing game. He needs work as a run blocker, but the Patriots can utilize him in the pass game more than the run game. If Rob Gronkowski opts to retire this offseason, Fant can immediately step in as a mismatch. If Gronkowski doesn’t retire, New England could still use this pick on his heir. Imagine how Tom Brady could use a player that caught seven touchdowns on only 39 receptions last season at Iowa.