AN ACCURATE AND REALISTIC PREDICTION
- Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
This pick really needs no explanation.
- New York Jets – Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
I honestly think Wilson is the 4th best QB in this class (Lawrence, Fields, Lance), but the Jets, barring a Deshaun Watson trade, find their replacement for Sam Darnold.
- Miami Dolphins – DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
Given that the Fins have made a statement committing to Tua, they select the 2020 Heisman Winner, and a receiver with a prior relationship with the Fins’ current QB.
- Atlanta Falcons – Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
Now, I considered Penei Sewell at this pick, but the Falcons grab the Ohio State star at 4, and he will sit behind Matt Ryan for the near future.
- Cincinnati Bengals – Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
Bengals snag the top rated tackle in this draft, and he will protect Joe Burrow from the pass rush of the AFC North.
- Philadelphia Eagles – Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
With Fields off the board, the Eagles get a much-needed weapon for Jalen Hurts.
- Detroit Lions – Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
Lions grab the top-rated corner, who had opted out of the 2020 season, to pair with Jeff Okudah, their 2020 1st-rounder.
- Carolina Panthers – Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
The Panthers grab their future quarterback, who is raw, but extremely talented.
- Denver Broncos – Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
The Broncos have Bryce Callahan, an elite slot corner, but with the release of A.J. Bouye, they need an outside corner. Surtain is their man.
- Dallas Cowboys – Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Pitts’ fall lands him in Dallas, where he is paired with one of the most proficient offenses in the NFC.
- New York Giants – Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
Giants grab a weapon for Danny Dimes.
- San Francisco 49ers – Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
Niners get protection for Jimmy G and the eventual replacement for Trent Williams.
- Los Angeles Chargers – Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech
Chargers get protection for their franchise QB Justin Herbert.
- Minnesota Vikings – Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL, USC
Doesn’t matter the QB for the Vikes’ this man will get the job done.
- New England Patriots – Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Parsons is an absolute beast at the LB position, just the player that the Pats’ need.
- Arizona Cardinals – Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas
Cards get much-needed protection for the former 1st Overall Pick Kyler Murray.
- Las Vegas Raiders – Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
Gruden would consider Mac Jones here given his love for QBs, but Mike Mayock and the Raider select the versatile LB.
- Miami Dolphins – Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Miami selects another Bama’ player, the dominant back for the Crimson Tide.
- Washington Football Team – Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
Washington has a glaring need at QB and Linebacker, but Jenkins is a great tackle and will fill the need at tackle.
- Chicago Bears – Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
No matter the QB for Chicago, Bateman, Mooney, and Robinson will form a terrifying trio for NFL defenses.
- Indianapolis Colts – Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami
Rousseau’s fall ends here, with the Colts improving their already elite defense with Rousseau’s talents.
- Tennessee Titans – Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan
Following the disappointing season by Harold Landry, and the injury to Jadeveon Clowney, the Titans land the EDGE beast from Michigan.
- New York Jets – Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Etienne would be a top 5 pick in 2005, but here he drops to the early 20s, even so Etienne is an elite back with a very high ceiling.
- Pittsburgh Steelers – Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
Steelers get an elite shutdown corner to replace Joe Haden.
- Jacksonville Jaguars – Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan
The Jags get protection for their franchise QB.
- Cleveland Browns – Jaelan Phillips, EDGE, Miami
Browns already have Myles Garrett, a Pro Bowl DE, but now after missing out on J.J. Watt, they land the EDGE threat from Miami.
- Baltimore Ravens – Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia
Baltimore replaces Matt Judon with this athletic freak from Georgia.
- New Orleans Saints – Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
Jones will thrive in Sean Payton’s spread offense, but first he will sit behind either Taysom Hill or Jameis Winston.
- Green Bay Packers – Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
Green Bay lands a LB who can rush or jump back in coverage. Collins is a high floor LB with tremendous talent.
- Buffalo Bills – Christian Barmore, IDL, Alabama
Given Ed Oliver’s somewhat unproductive start to his career, Barmore may become the interior threat that Bills need.
- Kansas City Chiefs – Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida
Imagine this, Tyreek Hill, Mecole Hardman, and Toney all on the field at the same time, talk about a headache for NFL defenses.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma
The Bucs get an interior lineman that will protect TB12 for the remainder of his career.
