1.01 Chicago Bears - Caleb Williams, QB, USC

Williams was always going to be the pick, but he’s an absolute lock now. Chicago traded away Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, solidifying they’re ready to go in a new direction. There are always rumors swirling before the NFL Draft to make it seem more open than it is, but Williams is the best prospect available. He’s going to be the first overall pick and most don’t believe it’s close.

1.02 Washington Commanders - Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

I still believe Drake Maye is the better prospect of the duo, but my beliefs hold no weight in the NFL community. There’s far too much smoke for there not to be fire here. Daniels has heavy odds via Vegas to be drafted second, and most of the NFL Draft analysts who are plugged in agree. Both prospects are outstanding but it comes down to which QB Washington would rather build around and that appears to be Daniels.

1.03 New England Patriots - Drake Maye, QB, UNC

I don’t anticipate New England trading out of this pick, and I also don’t anticipate this being a surprise. They need their quarterback of the future, and they’re likely going to select whichever of the top three are left. I believe J.J. McCarthy is firmly set up to be a top 5 pick in this draft, but I don’t expect him to jump the obvious three options.

1.04 Arizona Cardinals - Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

Harrison was seen as the best wide receiver prospect since Calvin Johnson prior to the season, but that changed a bit in 2023. He had sub-par quarterback play, which resulted in less than impressive results. Still, he’s the top receiver in a loaded class, and he’s going to be a WR1 in the NFL for years to come. Arizona needs help on the outside, especially with Marquise Brown now in Kansas City. The Cardinals will give Kyler Murray every chance to succeed this season, and Harrison will be a huge part of that plan.

1.05 Los Angeles Chargers - Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

This is where the draft starts getting interesting. Truthfully, this is probably a trade-up spot for someone like J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers, or Rome Odunze. The Chargers could go with a wide receiver to give Justin Herbert another weapon. They could also opt for Brock Bowers, but this feels a bit too high for a tight end. Instead, Jim Harbaugh is going to change the way this offense runs. This is a loaded offensive tackle class, and Alt is arguably the safest option. Look for Harbaugh to stay away from the flashy pick, and grab a player who will help in the trenches.

1.06 New York Giants - Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

1.07 Tennessee Titans - Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State

1.08 Atlanta Falcons - Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama

1.09 Chicago Bears - Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

Chicago got their quarterback of the future with the first overall pick, so they need to get him a weapon. Odunze looks the part of a WR1, and he enjoyed an elite season at Washington. He can immediately make the receiver group better, adding to the potential that Williams can find success early in his career. While Keenan Allen joined the receiver room in Chicago, Darnell Mooney left in free agency and Allen is nearing the end of his career. Odunze will be their wide receiver of the future.

1.10 New York Jets - Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

1.11 Minnesota Vikings – J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

1.12 Denver Broncos - Byron Murphy, DT, Texas

1.13 Las Vegas Raiders - Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

Without a truly viable quarterback option here, I’m expecting Las Vegas to build around the offensive line position. Granted, they could have their pick of the cornerbacks, but they need to build a viable starting offensive line if any quarterback is going to find success for them. Fuaga is a player who can immediately start and help the unit.

1.14 New Orleans Saints - Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington

The Saints could reach for an edge here, but it’s more likely that they take an offensive lineman at this point in the draft. New Orleans didn’t have success with Trevor Penning, and Fautanu can help them rearrange their offensive line. There are some who believe he’s going to have to shift inside to guard in the NFL, but that isn’t a given. If the Saints don’t believe he can stay outside, Amarius Mims is another option.

1.15 Indianapolis Colts - Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

The AFC South needs all the secondary help they can get with the Houston Texans taking the NFL by storm. Arnold is generally seen as the best cornerback in this draft, and he comes with tremendous upside as a player. He is a big play waiting to happen, and there are very few cornerbacks who can truly change the game the way Arnold may be able to in a couple of years.

1.16 Seattle Seahawks - Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA

I stand by the Seahawks drafting an edge rusher here, especially considering Dallas Turner is the only edge off the board. They need help along the defensive line, and it looks as if Latu has jumped Jared Verse to be the second edge rusher off the board. He’s an extremely safe option, as most project him to have one of the higher floors of the prospects in this draft.

1.17 Jacksonville Jaguars - Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

Houston has one of the most stacked offenses in the NFL, and the AFC South is going to be loading up on cornerbacks to try to slow them down. How can you possibly stop Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins, and Tank Dell? There are a few cornerbacks who could hold claim to the most talented in this draft, and it depends on who Jacksonville likes the most. Mitchell has as much upside as anyone and he can quickly turn into a CB1 for the Jaguars.

1.18 Cincinnati Bengals - JC Latham, OT, Alabama

The most obvious position of need for Cincinnati is a tight end, but there aren’t any worthy of this pick. Instead, the Bengals can shift their focus to an offensive tackle. Latham is an NFL-ready option, who can help the Cincinnati line immediately. Their top priority should be keeping Joe Burrow healthy, and that’s what Latham will do.

1.19 Los Angeles Rams - Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State

With Latu jumping Verse, the Rams need to change their focus to the latter. They need help with their pass rush, and Verse is falling a bit because he’s a good but unspectacular prospect. The Rams perennially lack draft picks, so it makes sense that they would draft a floor player rather than trying to hit on a boom-or-bust option.

1.20 Pittsburgh Steelers - Jackson Powers-Johnson, iOL, Oregon

The Steelers can use more help along the offensive line, and Powers-Johnson is somewhat of a perfect option. He’s likely to play inside in the NFL, but there are some who believe he could potentially move to tackle. I don’t expect that to be the case, and I do believe that he’s going to be one of the top interior offensive linemen in the NFL in a few years. The Steelers are building a young foundation, and Powers-Johnson is a safer option.

1.21 Miami Dolphins - Graham Barton, OL, Duke

The Dolphins could use help along the offensive line, and they can draft one of the most versatile options in the draft here. Barton can start his career on the interior, but he has the ability to move outside. He could also play a swing tackle position with the ability to cross-train several positions. Simply put, he adds a ton of versatility to any offensive line.

1.22 Philadelphia Eagles - Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa

The Eagles are in need of help in their secondary, and that’s where they should look early in this draft. The cornerback position is wide open, and there are several players they can go here. DeJean showed off his athleticism at his Pro Day, which likely solidified himself as a first-round pick. He’d immediately help a secondary in dire need of it.

1.23 Minnesota Vikings - Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

Truth be told, I don’t believe Minnesota is likely to have this pick on draft night. They’re most likely going to use it to trade up for J.J. McCarthy, but that isn’t the case in this draft. Instead, they add another dominant receiver to pair with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. K.J. Osborn is out of town, but Thomas is a wide receiver who can play a dominant WR2 role with Jefferson being the top option and Addison playing mostly out of the slot. Overall, this pick would give Minnesota arguably the best wide receiver room in the NFL for their rookie QB.

1.24 Dallas Cowboys - Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

The Cowboys have the ability to solidify their tackle positions for years to come with this pick. They need help, and Guyton can pair with Tyler Smith as a great young tackle duo. Both players have the upside to play left tackle, so there is a bit of safety to having both on the team. This is a pick that comes with upside and a solid floor.

1.25 Green Bay Packers - Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia

The Packers let David Bakhtiari go during the offseason, and they absolutely need help along the offensive line. Mims only played right tackle at Georgia, which could hurt his draft stock, but there are reports that teams believe he’ll be able to shift to the left side. Regardless, he’s an NFL-ready player, who will be able to help this offense from the start of the season. They can shift their line around how they want, but they need to add another body with this pick.

1.26 Tampa Bay Bucs - Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State

The Bucs could use help in their secondary here, but they can also help their secondary by taking a high-upside pass rusher. Robinson isn’t ready to play every down at this point, but he has unteachable characteristics that you often can’t get at this point in the draft. He comes with incredible upside down the line, and he’s a player who comes with the ability to potentially change the game at the defensive end.

1.27 Arizona Cardinals - Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri

The Cardinals took Marvin Harrison Jr. with their first overall pick, so they switch to the defensive side of the ball here. Robinson is a versatile option along the defensive line. He’s listed as an edge, but I’m not entirely sure that is the best way to list him. He could stay at end, using his power to rush the quarterback and set the edge. There’s also a chance that he adds weight and moves inside. His versatility is what could be appealing for Arizona.

1.28 Buffalo Bills - Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

Buffalo lost Gabriel Davis in free agency, and they recently traded away Stefon Diggs to Houston. It’s clear that they’re going to be going after wide receivers in this draft. It all depends on who they want. Mitchell is a smooth option, who has the ability to be a true WR1 at the next level. That’s likely the most important aspect of this pick at the moment, which is why he’s the option over some others.

1.29 Detroit Lions - Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

Detroit could go a few different ways here, but they still need help in their secondary. Wiggins could be viewed as the best cornerback by some teams in this draft, as he has the upside to hit that ceiling. His speed stands out above the rest, but he certainly isn’t a one-trick-pony at the position.

1.30 Baltimore Ravens - Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

The Ravens could go a few different ways with this pick, but I believe Morgan is in a tier above any defensive linemen left at this point. That’s why they’ll likely focus on their offensive line. Baltimore needs quite a bit of help along their offensive line, and Morgan should have the ability to play either tackle position.

1.31 San Francisco 49ers - Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington

Rosengarten is an interesting option here. San Francisco could be in trouble after this season with their tackles, but I’m not entirely sure Rosengarten is going to switch to left tackle in the NFL. Still, the 49ers can use him to replace Colton McKivitz after this season.

1.32 Kansas City Chiefs - Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

Kansas City is in need of help with Travis Kelce aging and Rashee Rice being their only other promising option on the outside. Granted, they signed Marquise Brown, but Rice is in some trouble with the law at the moment. Worthy recently broke the 40-yard-dash record (4.21) at the NFL Combine, and he’ll be able to take the top off of defenses. He’s an elite fit to go along with Kelce and Rice’s skillsets. He also has the versatility to develop into more than a downfield threat for the Chiefs.

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