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2025 Mock Drafts

The Pats need O-line help, but they need playmakers, too -- and with Hunter, that means on both sides of the ball. He would immediately be the most explosive wide receiver on the roster (even if he's limited to 10-15 snaps a game), and the secondary becomes one of the best when you pair him with Christian Gonzalez. The Pats can then target offensive line at the top of Round 2.

My comp for Graham this summer was Christian Wilkins. My co-host on the "With the First Pick" podcast, Rick Spielman, took it a step further and said Quinnen Williams. Wherever you land, Graham is a special talent and will almost certainly be a top-5 selection.

The Jags have a lot of needs, and even with Trevor Lawrence struggling, he's currently making $55 million a year, so he's not going anywhere. Instead, it makes sense to bolster the offensive line; Cam Robinson is in the final year of his deal, and 2023 first-rounder Anton Harrison has struggled early in 2024. Banks was my No. 1 offensive tackle over the summer, and he's been really good through the first six weeks of the college football season.

Shedeur Sanders is my QB1 six weeks into the college football season, but -- and this is just a hunch -- I can't envision a situation where he green-lights a move to Cleveland, a franchise which seems to find new and exciting ways to redefine dysfunction each and every year. That said, I think Jalen Milroe is better than Anthony Richardson coming out of Florida, and I'm actually intrigued to see how Kevin Stefanski would design an offense around him.

Matthew Stafford's plans for 2025 will have a lot to do with what the Rams do here, but if he returns, Campbell is an easy choice with Joe Noteboom and Alaric Jackson headed for free agency.

Ward is one of my favorite players in this class. And while he was a fringe Day 2 player back in August, he's carried the Hurricanes to an undefeated record through the first month-and-a-half of the season. He excels off-platform and has all the arm angles; he just needs to work on getting through his reads and playing from the pocket. But he has all the tools to be special.

Quarterback was a consideration here. But if first-year head coach Brian Callahan thinks he can work with second-year quarterback Will Levis, why not get your young QB arguably the best player in college football? For the last decade or so, running backs were considered fungible, but the pendulum seems to be swinging back the other way. And it's an easy leap to make when you watch Jeanty carve up whomever lines up across from him every single week.

Johnson was No. 1 on my preseason Big Board, and he lasts till the eighth pick here only because there was a run on quarterbacks, offensive linemen, an all-universe athlete and an all-galaxy RB.

If Aaron Rodgers returns (and I'm not convinced he should), the Jets desperately need playmakers. McMillan is 6-foot-5 but moves like a shifty slot receiver with the benefit of an enormous catch radius and the ability to make contested catches look easy. Think Drake London but a better athlete.

Gardner Minshew was benched against the Broncos in Week 5, and unless you're of the opinion that Aidan O'Connell is the answer at quarterback, you'd have to imagine the Raiders will be looking for one this offseason. As I mentioned above, Sanders is currently my No. 1 quarterback. He lasts until the 10th pick, and what better landing spot for Coach Prime's son than Vegas? Sanders is one of the toughest players in the country, consistently shows great touch on intermediate and deep throws, and is a much better athlete than he's given credit for.

Walker might play with the strongest hands of anyone in this class, consistently wins early in the rep and causes problems as a pass rusher because of his length, power and twitch.

Put aside for the moment that Starks is an elite athlete who can line up anywhere in the secondary; he's also one of the smartest players on the field, and that combination is what makes him a top-10 talent.

Morrison is listed at 6-foot and 185 pounds but plays longer and more physical than that. He effectively shut down Marvin Harrison Jr. in the Ohio State matchup last season -- in seven coverage snaps, he played pressed six times, had two pass breakups and allowed two catches for just 26 yards and no touchdowns. The 49ers have five cornerbacks in the final year of their contracts, so adding depth in the secondary will be an offseason priority.

Big game for Daniel Jones in Seattle, but it's hard to imagine that'll change many minds in the front office and on the coaching staff. When Ewers is healthy, he's shown steady improvement throughout his college career. I think he has a chance to sneak into the first round.

Burden reminds me a lot of Golden Tate in terms of his toughness and yards-after-the-catch ability. He played primarily out of the slot last season and also offers something in the return game. Yes, Philly has A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith, but we've seen how disjointed the passing offense becomes when they're injured.

Derek Carr's contract runs through 2026, but if the Saints think one of the QBs in this class is worth the investment, I'd imagine they'd draft him. (And I say this with the understanding that one of my favorite players in last year's class, Spencer Rattler, is on the roster.) I hopped on the Nuss Bus this summer, and I'm still riding shotgun. It may be ambitious to call him a first-rounder, but it's also early October and we have some 200 days to go until the actual draft.

Carter moved from off-ball linebacker to edge rusher this season, and at 6-foot-3 and 259 pounds, he certainly looks the part of edge rusher -- and his pass-rush snaps from a year ago suggest he'll be up to the task in 2024. Yes, the Bears just traded for Darrell Taylor and Austin Booker flashed in the preseason, but you can never have enough pass rushers in the NFL.

The Packers drafted offensive lineman Jordan Morgan in Round 1 last spring and Ersery, who plays left tackle for the Gophers, is a mammoth in size but moves extremely well. He'll pancake you into the turf, but will also get into space and throw you into the bleachers. He gives the Packers more options up front, especially with Zach Tom's deal currently set to expire after the 2025 season.

Grant is enormous but plays like a twitched-up 280-pound defensive lineman who just so happens to weigh somewhere north of 330. He's stout against the run, can push the pocket as a pass rusher and gives the Chargers some much-needed depth. Oh, and there's the Jim Harbaugh connection, too.

I thought long and hard about Carson Beck here, but I need to see more post-Alabama to be convinced he can be a franchise QB and not a game manager. Instead, I'm taking Revel. Yes, he tore his ACL last month, but he should be fully cleared by the summer, and even if he's not available to start the season, he'll be worth the wait. His length reminds me of Joey Porter Jr., though I'd like to see him play with a little more physically when coming downhill.

Jones has played right tackle the past two seasons, and he's a better run blocker than pass blocker right now. That said, he is nimble for his size in the run game, moves well in small areas, makes combo blocks look easy and is a pile-mover in short-yardage situations. And while Abe Lucas has been good when healthy, he's struggled to stay on the field -- and his replacement, Stone Forsythe, is headed for free agency after the season.

Loveland is listed at 6-foot-5 and 237 pounds, and while he runs like he's 185, he plays like he's 260. He'll run through open-field arm tackles all day long, he has an enormous catch radius, and he's a precise route runner, looking like a receiver at times in his movement skills. He's a willing blocker, but like most pass-catching tight ends coming into the league, he'll need to improve in this area.

Scourton, the Purdue transfer, is a power rusher who will long-arm you into the stands. He'll also flash an inside spin move that puts offensive tackles on their heels. Add the non-stop motor with which he plays, and it's hard not to love his game, especially on a Cowboys defense that needs to get bigger up front.

Georgia has a history of producing freakish athletes, and Mykel Williams might end up being the best of the group. He's been banged up for much of the season to date, but his 2024 tape was intriguing enough to still deserve a first-round nod at this point in the process.

Egbuka battled through injuries in 2023 but had 1,151 receiving yards the season before, including 46 catches that went for at least 10 yards. Through five games this season, he has 433 receiving yards and five touchdowns. The Bills, meanwhile, could be looking to add more young weapons alongside Keon Coleman now that Stefon Diggs is in Houston.

One of the biggest issues facing the Ravens early in the season was the inconsistency along the offensive line. Part of that is due to youth and inexperience, and that unit will improve -- but both Ronnie Stanley and Patrick Mekari are in the final year of their current contracts.

Pearce is a twitched-up edge rusher who plays with more power than his size suggests. He's been inconsistent so far this season. He'll also need to get stronger -- and more consistent against the run -- but in terms of getting after the QB, he's a special talent.

The Lions have Aidan Hutchinson, but there are also a lot of names up and down the defensive line headed for free agency. Sawyer, who is coming off a two-sack effort vs. Iowa, is listed at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds and would be a nice bookend to Hutchinson.

Burke struggled through the 2022 season but bounced back in 2023, making his case as one of the best cornerbacks in this draft class. He's continued that theme early in 2024, where he already has two interceptions. Burke thrives in man coverage and plays with physicality throughout the route.

Sanders is a twitched-up interior defensive lineman who is effective against both the run and the pass, and he does it all while weighing less than 300 pounds. Instead of winning with size, Sanders wins with a quick first step and strong hands.

The Chiefs would love another wide receiver, but this class isn't nearly as deep as last year's. Instead, they bolster the middle of the defense with Harold Perkins Jr., who tore his ACL last week, but was one of the most explosive players in college football the past couple of seasons. And with Nick Bolton in the final year of his deal, Perkins makes even more sense, even if he's not ready in Week 1.

Mock Trade from: MIN

The Jets get Tetairoa McMillan at No. 11 and trade back into Round 1 (they currently have pick No. 41) to get Carson Beck here.

While Hunter hasn't been sensational of late, his sensational traits haven't subsided at all. The Patriots get a supreme talent with the ability to play both ways.

At this point, I'll be shocked if Bryce Young starts again for the Panthers -- minus an injury to Andy Dalton forcing him back on the field -- and general manager Dan Morgan will want to pick his guy at the quarterback position next April. Ward doesn't have classic top-3 pick natural ability, but he's gradually improved as a passer and improviser during his long collegiate career.

What the Browns should do and what they will do at quarterback might be two different things -- and ownership may very well have something to do with that. In this mock, they elect to pass on a reasonably weak quarterback crop and pick a lockdown box-checking outside cornerback who's looked like a top-10 selection since his freshman season at Michigan.

At this point, I don't think the Titans will punt on the Will Levis experiment after his second season. After all, the club's current general manager drafted him at the top of the second round in 2023. Therefore, they get Levis a young weapon at receiver who can win on the boundary in traffic and create after the catch because of his enormous frame.

Another offensive lineman in Round 1 to protect the edges for Aaron Rodgers and whomever the Jets choose to succeed the veteran passer in 2026.

The Saints build for the future with the uber-talented but raw Williams on the edge to eventually replace Saints legend Cam Jordan.

The Jaguars get a serious three-down pocket pusher in Graham who will have a ripple effect on Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker on the edges.

Let's get Sanders in Las Vegas. Bright lights. New-ish stadium. And most importantly, a club with a dire need to address the quarterback spot.

Milroe has All-Pro upside, and he's slowly but surely demonstrated progression in his ability as a passer.

The Dolphins pick Starks to pair with Jevon Holland to formulate a studly duo at safety for a long time.

More ultra-polished receivers for Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense here.

Umanmielen has now established himself as a high-caliber outside rusher on two SEC teams. He has first-round size and athletic skills, too.

Another hefty, multi-dimensional edge rusher for the Cardinals to start to build the pass-rushing unit.

Three-straight edge rushers with this selection. Carter can play off the ball and range to outside runs or rush the passer from a three-point stance and deliver an array of pass-rush moves. Nick Bosa needs youthful help opposite him in San Francisco.

This is a Michigan prospect who matches with the proper value and need for the Chargers. Loveland remains the best tight end prospect in the class.

Would this not be the most Jerry Jones pick ever? Jeanty looks like one of the most threatening running back prospects in a long time, and the Cowboys have a major need at the position.

This pick seems more sensible now given the injuries to Mike Evans and impending free agent Chris Godwin. Burden has looked the part of a first-round pick with a complete game for years now at Missouri.

The Eagles add more weaponry for Jalen Hurts with the ascending wideout who can win in the slot or down the field on the outside.

The Seahawks do have Sam Howell on the roster behind Geno Smith, but that doesn't stop them from adding another talented quarterback at the game's most vital position.

The Colts add a serious, NFL-ready, three-down defensive end with plus pass-rush skills to a defensive line that needs his type.

The Broncos need more firepower in the receiver group, especially of the young variety. Royals will be a riser during the pre-draft process. He has quality size and has demonstrated a full skill set at Utah State.

This Boston College rusher is piecing together a tremendous campaign. His lack of size and length are the main reasons he wasn't picked earlier than this.

The Bears add another youthful outside rusher -- who has erupted for the Crimson Tide in 2024 -- to their sturdy defensive line.

With Ronnie Stanley set to hit free agency, the Ravens add a young and talented -- but not totally NFL-ready -- blocker who can eventually man the left tackle spot in Baltimore (or play guard if need be).

Pearce looked like a future top-10 pick after an incredible 2023 season at Tennessee. His 2024 hasn't been as efficient, but the length, burst, flexibility and flashes of pass-rush moves are there. More outside rushing help in Buffalo.

The cornerback class looks weak, but Revel -- who's currently out for the year with a knee injury -- has immense potential because of his size, suddenness and ball production. The Commanders could still use more outside cornerback talent, and Revel has CB1 potential.

Instead of waiting until Day 2, the Steelers jump at the opportunity to pick the sturdy outside receiver from Central Florida who's been a steady, three-level producer for going on three years now.

The Packers add an enormous and athletic defensive tackle to make life easier for Rashan Gary and Co. on the outside.

Grant is a high-energy interior rusher with quality pass-protection skills -- exactly what this Texans defense needs.

Sanders has been a disruptive force on a South Carolina defensive line budding with NFL talent in 2024. Serious girth inside for the Vikings.

Higgins is a big-bodied weapon from Iowa State. The Lions could use more perimeter talent in their receiver room.

Morrison's season was cut short due to injury, which could lead to this slide. The Chiefs love their young cornerbacks but would love to add more to the secondary.

He's got top-10 tape at either corner or wide receiver. While he won't play both full time in the NFL like he does at Colorado, it's not crazy to think he can't moonlight on the opposite side of the ball in high-leverage situations. Drafting two players for the price of one makes Hunter an easy pick at the top of the draft.

Ward isn't a finished product by any means, but he oozes talent every single week. The comfort and command he has of the Miami offense has been a joy to watch, and he has the kind of size that can escape from tight quarters in a way Bryce Young has never been able to at the next level. He's passed for more than 300 yards and multiple scores in all six of his games this season.

Carter is in his first season as an edge rusher after starting his career at off-ball linebacker. He's got a tailor-made physical skillset to rush the passer, and we've seen it only translate to more production with each passing week.

Sanders just feels like a Raider. The brash attitude Sanders displays on and off the field will fit in perfectly with the Silver and Black.

Graham is a three-down defensive tackle with very few weaknesses on tape. That's a rarity for only a true junior. He can win with quicks, power and technique from any alignment on the interior. That's only going to keep the Browns' ferocious defensive line a strength for years to come.

While the Rams rebuilt their defensive line the past couple drafts, their secondary remains a sore spot. Johnson changes that overnight. He's extremely physical on the outside and has the kind of versatility to play any scheme.

Even with Daniel Jones' mini-resurgence the past few weeks, the Giants still need to set their sights higher at the position. Ewers has shown high-end play on the field the past two seasons when healthy. The "when healthy" part is the key there as he's now missed time in three straight seasons. That may scare some off, but with Ewers' tools the risk is worth the reward at this point.

The Jaguars drafted their big-play receiver last spring in Brian Thomas Jr.; now they need a more reliable possession receiver. McMillan fits that description perfectly. He's got absurd ball skills to haul in targets anywhere in his vicinity. That will pair perfectly with how Trevor Lawrence plays quarterback.

Burden is the kind of YAC-machine that the Broncos are desperately missing. With Bo Nix operating an offense predicated on a lot of underneath passes, having receivers who can make plays after the catch is a necessity to keep the chains moving.

While Terron Armstead is technically under contract for two more seasons in Miami, the Dolphins simply can't rely on the oft-injured 33-year old tackle to make it through 17 games. Banks gives you that insurance while also being able to shore up the guard spot immediately for the Dolphins.

The Colts run defense woes are no secret. Adding a 6-foot-6, 344 pound behemoth in the middle of their defense would change that quickly. Big men who can move like Walker are a rarity and don't last long in the draft.

Scourton is another power-rusher who would pair well across from last year's first-round pick Darius Robinson Jr.. He can rush from either the inside or outside with some of the strongest hands in the draft class.

At this rate, Jeanty may not even last this long. He's a legitimate threat to break Barry Sanders single-season rushing record at this point with 1,248 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns through six games. He's a true total package who can impact both the run and pass game.

Adding Mykel Williams to the mix in would give the Bears easily the freakiest edge duo in the NFL. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder may not run in the 4.4's like Montez Sweat, but he shouldn't be too far off when the NFL Scouting Combine comes around. While he's been sidelined for much of the year with an ankle injury, he's got a lot of time to prove himself in the best conference in America.

Jackson's five-star pedigree at guard shines through regularly on tape. While he was still more potential than on-field production his first two seasons as a starter, that looks to have changed through four games this fall. Put him next to Tristan Wirfs and run left.

With Abe Lucas' injury history at this point, the Seahawks simply can't rely on him to be a mainstay at right tackle. Campbell could be an upgrade in pass protection from Week 1. He's a smooth mover who plays with a nasty streak.

Morrison is a man-match corner who pairs well from a skillset perspective to current Steeler Joey Porter Jr. Morrison can take the smaller, shiftier wideouts while Porter can hang with the bigger, more physical receivers. Morrison has been stingy ever since he entered the starting lineup as a true freshman in 2022.

Grant has always had top-10 tools, but now his tape is finally starting to match. He's got nose tackle size at 6-foot-3, 339 pounds with 3-tech quickness. The Saints love loading up with depth in the trenches, and Grant could fend for a starting spot quickly.

It may be a little early to crown Nussmeier, who's only in his first season as the starter, but you'd be hard pressed to find a quarterback who looks more polished this season than him. That shouldn't be too surprising considering his father, Doug, is a long-time NFL quarterbacks coach currently with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets will want someone NFL ready if Aaron Rodgers retires, and Nussmeier fits that bill.

The Commanders may very well take a page out of the Ravens playbook and lean into wide receivers who are nightmares to stick with on scramble drills. Bond has the kind of juice that is nearly impossible to stick with for three-plus seconds, and he would pair perfectly with Jayden Daniels' deep ball.

Nolen is one explosive defensive tackle who has been treating guards like rag dolls in the run game all season. It shouldn't take much more convincing than that for Bengals fans on this pick.

Pearce is a freak athlete off the edge, but his slender frame limits his alignments and won't be for everyone. The good news is that Raheem Morris coveted that kind of speed in his days with the Rams, and it would be a welcome addition to the Falcons front.

Revel was on pace to get into the top-10 mix with his early tape this year before an ACL tear in practice ended his season. The rangy 6-foot-3 corner had two picks and two pass-breakups in three games before going down. He's built perfectly for Jeff Hafley's scheme.

Egbuka is an ultra-reliable and versatile wide out. He may not be an elite-tier athlete, but he can win with size and savvy. He's averaging a touchdown a game this season and has 526 yards so far.

The Vikings would love another versatile pass-rusher to add to their front-seven. Walker can line up on-ball or off-ball and be a problem either way. He presents a problem for opposing offensive linemen as a pass-rusher with his low center of gravity akin to someone like the Eagles' Brandon Graham.

Gone are the Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde safety duo that keyed so many Bills defenses. Emmanwori has the kind of freakish physical skillset to make impact plays at every level of the defense. At 6-foot-3 and 227 pounds, Emmanwori can be a modern chess piece for Sean McDermott to deploy against elite offenses.

Harmon has been one of the biggest draft risers after transferring from Michigan State to Oregon this fall. He's been living in backfields this season and made one of the biggest plays of any defensive linemen over the weekend when he stole the football from Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins. He's got a massive frame and can line up anywhere on the interior.

Starks is the most versatile safety in this draft class with legit cornerback chops in coverage and high-end tackling ability in space. Safety has been one of the weak links on the Bills defense this season, as it hasn't quite replaced the production we saw from Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer.

Williams is a butt-kicker in the run game. You want to shore up the middle of your defense, this is the man you draft. He's rock solid against double teams and has the kind of strong hands to stack and shed.

The 49ers love penetrators up front and Sanders is precisely that. He's got the kind of length and twitch to live in opposing backfields. The senior has taken a big jump on tape from the guy we saw a year ago.

The Texas A&M transfer is exactly what everyone in the NFL is looking for nowadays: A defensive lineman who can seamlessly move between the inside and outside without looking out of place. That fits in particularly well with how the Ravens set up their fronts. His 25 pressures this season are already more than he had in two years with the Aggies.

After postulating for years about the Chiefs getting Travis Kelce's replacement, it feels like it's actually time to take that seriously. Loveland is the kind of tight end who can be featured in-line or split wide. He's a fluid athlete with a big catch radius.

Drake Maye has done some really good things at quarterback, but his pass catchers are not creating a lot of separation. The selection of Travis Hunter allows them to address that area of the offense.

Carolina will start Bryce Young this weekend. Unless there is a grand awakening from the former No. 1 overall selection, fans should not be surprised if the Panthers return to the rookie quarterback well this offseason.

If the right quarterback is available, then Cleveland would probably pounce on the opportunity. The addition of a rookie quarterback allows the Browns to offset the monster salary cap hit of Deshaun Watson, but it also prevents them from fully taking advantage of a quarterback on a rookie contract.

DeAndre Hopkins is no longer in Tennessee and it seems Will Levis is not a part of the franchise's long-term vision. Regardless of who is taking snaps for the Titans next season, they will need pass catchers. Calvin Ridley and Tetairoa McMillan is a good start.

New York's rush defense has lost a step. Mason Graham and Quinnen Williams would give them a formidable run defense, as well as some pocket-pushing capability in the heart of the Jets defense.

New Orleans is probably going to be forced to make some difficult decisions, in all likelihood. The Saints could move on from edge rusher Chase Young sooner rather than later, which opens the door for a powerful edge rusher like Mykel Williams.

Change is coming for Jacksonville yet again. The Jaguars have a handful of building blocks, but they need to regain confidence. Will Campbell stepping in at left tackle is not going to single-handedly fix the offense, but he raises the talent floor.

Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins are pillars on defense. If they add Will Johnson Jr., who has shown he may be the best player in the draft when healthy, then they have three stars on that side of the ball. Now, they just need to figure out the quarterback conundrum.

Giants fans are fed up with Daniel Jones. Carson Beck's play this season has been more Derek Carr than it has been C.J. Stroud, but he has stepped up in big moments for the Bulldogs. Can the offensive line hold up long enough to give Beck a chance?

Terron Armstead will turn 34 next summer. At some point, Miami needs to think about the future at that spot. Kelvin Banks Jr. gives the Fins a solution as they aim to protect Tua Tagovailoa.

There are rumors that Cooper Kupp is available via trade. Puka Nacua was a revelation as a rookie, but has been injured in 2024. If Kupp is gone, then there is no obvious complement to Nacua. Luther Burden III and Nacua gives the Rams a solid duo.

Once again, Trey Hendrickson is looking for a new contract. The Bengals have not exactly been flush with pass-rushing prowess outside of Hendrickson. James Pearce Jr. is still coming into his own as a run defender, but there is no doubting what he can provide a team as a pass rusher.

Cincinnati started Jonah Williams at left tackle and then moved him to right tackle before coming to the realization that it should pursue other options. Arizona may come to that same decision. Kelvin Beachum is in his final season, so the Cardinals could theoretically move Williams to guard and then plug in Cameron Williams at right tackle.

George Kittle has battled injury a lot as of late. San Francisco does not have a player capable of filling Kittle's shoes and that is an important role. Colston Loveland may play along Kittle for a year and then eventually take over.

Jim Harbaugh recruited Deone Walker when he was at Michigan before the Detroit native opted for Kentucky. Walker is a unique interior defender who can bring stability alongside an improving Otito Ogbonnia.

Ashton Jeanty has dual-threat capabilities as a runner and pass catcher. Dallas has not had a player like that on the roster since Ezekiel Elliott was in the early stages of his career. The offensive line still has consistency issues, but there are young players capable of growing together as the solution.

Tampa Bay has capable pass rushers, but the ceiling of that unit can be so much higher with a player like Abdul Carter. If Chris Braswell and Yaya Diaby continue developing, then the Buccaneers have a talented young core that they can throw at the opposition in waves.

The day will come that Brandon Graham is no longer on Philadelphia's roster. The Eagles continue investing in a position of strength with the selection of the powerful Nic Scourton. The edge rushers finding early success in the NFL have a high baseline of power to their game.

Seattle acquired linebacker Earnest Jones IV via trade this week. Head coach Mike Macdonald is looking for the defensive staples that he had drafted and developed in Baltimore, like safety Kyle Hamilton. Malaki Starks is a smart, accountable player who Macdonald can trust on the back end of his defense.

Cornerback is not a position in which Indianapolis has invested heavily. The Colts do so with the No. 20 overall selection as Benjamin Morrison, who will be recovering from a season-ending injury, is the choice.

The offensive line was a point of pride for Sean Payton in New Orleans. Denver's interior could use some attention. Jonah Savaiinaea is playing right tackle for Arizona, but could be a more impactful interior player at the next level.

Jalon Walker is more of a pass rusher at this stage of his career, but his best chance for long-term success is as an off-ball linebacker given his size. A competent pass rush has evaded Atlanta for years, but Walker may be able to give the Falcons some in an unconventional way.

The interior offensive line has been able to overcome some of its early season woes, but that is a potential problem area down the road. If Caleb Williams is the future, then the Bears will want to fortify his protection.

A 6-foot-8 starting offensive guard is unconventional, but it has not inhibited them much. Donovan Jackson may be a more reliable option long term.

Daylen Everette has played exceptionally well for Georgia this season. There are players who do enough to make the play, and then there are players who look as though they are in control. Everette is the latter. As Buffalo searches for defensive tent poles, Everette has the potential to be one.

Daylen Everette has played exceptionally well for Georgia this season. There are players who do enough to make the play, and then there are players who look as though they are in control. Everette is the latter. As Buffalo searches for defensive tent poles, Everette has the potential to be one.

Russell Wilson put George Pickens to use in his debut, but Pickens has proven to be incredibly volatile. Even if Pickens becomes the best version of himself, they will need a complementary weapon, which is where Isaiah Bond comes into the picture.

J.T. Tuimoloau is a powerful pass rusher with a ceiling that he has yet to reach. Detroit has struggled to find a consistent option opposite Aidan Hutchinson, but the hope is that Tuimoloau can be an effective run stopper while mixing in the occasional pass rush.

Derek Stingley Jr.. Kamari Lassiter. Will Anderson Jr.. Houston has sunk significant draft capital into the defense, but there are still positions of weakness. Walter Nolen is an incredibly gifted athlete who has the opportunity to reach his full potential under the direction of a highly respected defensive coach.

Minnesota's interior offensive line has been susceptible to security breaches this season. Jared Wilson replaces Garrett Bradbury at center as the Vikings look to stabilize the protection of second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Detroit has essentially lost every edge rusher with which it began the season. Aidan Hutchinson will return for next year, but the pass rusher opposite him will once again be a point of emphasis this offseason. J.T. Tuimoloau is more of a run defender than a pass rusher, but his toughness will be endearing to head coach Dan Campbell.

Kansas City traded L'Jarius Sneed to Tennessee in the offseason. The Chiefs have been able to find contributors on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, but now take a big swing with the long cornerback out of Arizona.