A week after they dropped 38 points in a win over the Ravens, reality struck for the Raiders -- they need a long-term answer at quarterback. Not that we expected Gardner Minshew to necessarily be that guy before the start of the season, but the dreadful outing against the previously 0-2 Panthers served as a stark reminder of Las Vegas' ceiling. 

The Raiders were rumored to be interested in Jayden Daniels in the 2024 NFL Draft because of his Arizona State connection to current head coach Antonio Pierce. Of course, Las Vegas was unable to jump all the way to the No. 2 spot to select the dynamic quarterback. Therefore, it has Minshew and second-year pro Aidan O'Connell at the game's most vital position. 

As for the Jaguars, they have Trevor Lawrence signed through 2030, and although the former No. 1 overall pick needs to play more consistently and much closer to his perceived potential, in Week 3, it wouldn't have mattered how well Lawrence played given how the Bills shredded Jacksonville's defense. Sure, there was no Tyson Campbell or Darnell Savage for the prime-time game in Orchard Park, but this Jaguars secondary needs more top-tier talent. 

And that's precisely where someone like Michigan's Will Johnson could step in. The first-team All-American in 2023 already has a pair of pick-sixes, and he has defended three other passes in the Wolverines' first four games en route to a 3-1 start. 

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Just like Lawrence and the Jaguars' downward trend began later in the 2023 campaign, the Cowboys have been Swiss cheese against the run for a while now. Against the Ravens at home on Sunday, Dallas allowed Baltimore to run for 274 yards at a whopping 6.1 yards per pop. The Cowboys need a lot of things, and a top priority is more beef and serious talent on the defensive interior. 

Now, let's get to the players who heard their names called in this week's mock draft. 

The draft order below was determined using the current SportsLine consensus Super Bowl odds but in reverse order.

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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Georgia • Sr • 6'4" / 220 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

1st

PAYDS

680

RUYDS

55

INTS

0

TDS

7
The Panthers have been futile for going on three seasons now, and the steady pocket passer with plenty of SEC experience can help another rebuild in Carolina.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Texas • Jr • 6'4" / 320 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

1st
The Titans add another first-round pick to the offensive line with Banks, who's starred at tackle for the No. 1 team in the land to date.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Miami (FL) • Sr • 6'2" / 223 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

61st

POSITION RNK

9th

PAYDS

1439

RUYDS

89

INTS

2

TDS

15
The Giants turn the page at quarterback with the multi-faceted Ward. He's been sensational to begin the 2024 campaign at the University of Miami.
Round 1 - Pick 4
LSU • Jr • 6'6" / 323 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

2nd
It's been a slowish start for Campbell, yet the traits are there for him to blossom into a lockdown left tackle, which is precisely what the Patriots will be looking for at the outset of Year 2 in the Drake Maye era.
Round 1 - Pick 5
Colorado • Jr • 6'1" / 185 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

2nd

REC

37

REYDS

472

YDS/REC

12.8

TDS

5
Sean Payton could manufacture so many unique ways to get Hunter the ball on offense, and in theory, he could add to the depth in the defensive backfield.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Michigan • Jr • 6'2" / 202 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st
Johnson looks the part of a lockdown, perimeter cornerback with freaky athleticism and plus ball skills. The Jaguars did extend Tyson Campbell, yet more cornerback talent is needed in the secondary.
Round 1 - Pick 7
Texas • Jr • 6'2" / 210 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

3rd

PAYDS

691

RUYDS

1

INTS

2

TDS

8
Ewers has the physical tools to continue to improve in the NFL, like he's done in college. The Raiders desperately need a quarterback to represent the long-term future of the organization.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Georgia • Jr • 6'5" / 265 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Williams is too naturally gifted for the Cardinals to pass on at No. 8 overall. He needs pass-rushing refinement, but the ceiling is All-Pro caliber.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Missouri • Jr • 5'11" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

18

REYDS

247

YDS/REC

13.7

TDS

5
More youthful offensive weaponry for Anthony Richardson with the nifty and explosive Burden.
Round 1 - Pick 10
Arizona • Jr • 6'5" / 212 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd

REC

23

REYDS

453

YDS/REC

19.7

TDS

4
Another towering boundary wideout for Caleb Williams with McMillan, who has some of the best ball skills we've seen at the collegiate ranks in a long time.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Tennessee • Jr • 6'5" / 243 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Commanders get the most efficient high-volume rusher from the SEC in 2023 in Pearce, who has long limbs, a nasty bend/dip combination, and flashed quality hand work early in his Tennessee career.
Round 1 - Pick 12
Texas • Jr • 5'11" / 180 lbs

Projected Team

Miami

PROSPECT RNK

58th

POSITION RNK

7th

REC

15

REYDS

290

YDS/REC

19.3

TDS

3
Bond is becoming fast riser because of how he's generated big plays at Texas on a weekly basis. A former top recruit, he could ultimately go this high in the draft.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Georgia • Jr • 6'1" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Cleveland

PROSPECT RNK

16th

POSITION RNK

1st
This is strictly a best-player-available scenario for the Browns. They'd love to go quarterback, but can they given how expensive Deshaun Watson is?
Round 1 - Pick 14
Texas A&M • Jr • 6'4" / 285 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

3rd
The Buccaneers could use more youthful talent at the outside pass rusher spot. Scourton is a thick, versatile defender with serious pass-rush abilities.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Michigan • Jr • 6'5" / 245 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Rams

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

1st

REC

19

REYDS

187

YDS/REC

9.8

TDS

1
The clear-cut No. 1 tight end in the class added to the weaponry for Matthew Stafford.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Kentucky • Jr • 6'6" / 345 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Chargers added a premier defensive tackle talent to that side of the ball in Walker, who's equally as stout against the run as he is as a pass rusher.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Colorado • Sr • 6'2" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

15th

POSITION RNK

2nd

PAYDS

1340

RUYDS

10

INTS

2

TDS

12
Sanders would be the redshirt type behind Geno Smith in Seattle. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald knows this philosophy from his time in Baltimore.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Notre Dame • Jr • 6'0" / 190 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

3rd
The Falcons get a running mate for star boundary cornerback A.J. Terrell in the long and athletically gifted Morrison.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Ole Miss • Sr • 6'4" / 255 lbs

Projected Team

New Orleans

PROSPECT RNK

31st

POSITION RNK

8th
The Saints add youth to their outside pass-rushing group with someone with years and years of SEC experience and high-level production. Heir apparent to Cam Jordan.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Ohio State • Sr • 6'1" / 205 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

3rd

REC

14

REYDS

266

YDS/REC

19

TDS

1
The Steelers probably need more depth at receiver, and while they typically wait until Round 2 to address this position, Egbuka is too polished of a prospect to pass on here.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Boise State • Jr • 5'9" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

33rd

POSITION RNK

2nd

RUYDS

586

YDS/ATT

10.5

REYDS

12

TDS

9
The Vikings add the premier running back prospect in this class to an already loaded offensive skill-position group.
Round 1 - Pick 22
South Carolina • Jr • 6'4" / 290 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

63rd

POSITION RNK

1st
Sanders is a girthy specimen on the interior with serious upfield pass-rush talent. He'd be a welcomed addition to the Cowboys defense that needs more pop against the run.
Round 1 - Pick 23
Penn State • Jr • 6'3" / 252 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

4th
Carter is the type of outside rusher -- who can handle off-ball linebacker duties if needed -- the Bengals need to add to their defense.
Round 1 - Pick 24
LSU • Jr • 6'1" / 225 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

18th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Packers are in prime position to pick the now injured Perkins, and even if he doesn't play Week 1 in 2025, that'd be completely fine. He has All-Pro talent as a do-everything chess piece.
Round 1 - Pick 25
Oregon • Jr • 6'5" / 310 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

66th

POSITION RNK

7th
Harmon has wreaked havoc early in the 2024 season as a upfield pass-rusher from the inside who plays with extreme hustle against the run.
Round 1 - Pick 26
Notre Dame • Sr • 6'0" / 203 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

POSITION RNK

Given the age of Jimmie Ward, the Texans address the safety position -- after picking Calen Bullock in Round 3 in the 2024 draft -- with the savvy Watts, who's become a leader on the Notre Dame defense.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Ohio State • Sr • 6'5" / 260 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

21st

POSITION RNK

5th
Sawyer is the oversized defensive end the Ravens have traditionally loved. He's become a quiet superstar on the Buckeyes defense this season.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Minnesota • Sr • 6'6" / 330 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

65th

POSITION RNK

2nd
As they always do, the Eagles plan for the future up front. Ersery is a gargantuan specimen with his best football in front of him.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Georgia • Jr • 6'2" / 245 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

56th

POSITION RNK

5th
The Lions get a physical front-seven player on defense to help Aidan Hutchinson on the edge who can also range to outside runs as an off-ball linebacker if needed.
Round 1 - Pick 30
Michigan • Jr • 6'3" / 320 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st
Given the age of their heavier defensive tackles next to Ed Oliver, the Bills add Graham, who's a run-stopping specialist and flashed tremendous pass-rush juice in 2023.
Round 1 - Pick 31
Louisville • Sr • 6'3" / 275 lbs

Projected Team

San Francisco

PROSPECT RNK

41st

POSITION RNK

9th
The 49ers are starting to realize they need another true force opposite Nick Bosa on the other edge of their defensive line. Gillotte is sudden and flexible.
Round 1 - Pick 32
Texas A&M • Jr • 6'6" / 290 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

POSITION RNK

Stewart has the super long and well filled out frame to play inside or outside along the Chiefs defensive front.