Georgia
• Sr
• 6’4″
/ 220 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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PAYDS
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INTS
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TDS
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The Panthers have made the decision to bench former No. 1 overall selection Bryce Young. Two seasons would usually be too early to toss in the towel on an investment of that magnitude, but future outlook is pretty bleak. It may be in the franchise’s best interest to admit it is a sunk cost and move on.
Tennessee
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 243 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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I am not quite to the point of moving on from Will Levis yet. He makes some back-breaking plays that have cost his team games. However, he is also moving the ball downfield and scoring points. There are worse situations that they could be in at the position; see No. 1 overall. If Levis does not show improved decision-making before the end of the season, then the Titans could absolutely be in that conversation.
Michigan
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 202 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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New York should be set at edge rusher with Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. If mock drafts are going to be based on what we learned the previous week, then Daniel Jones actually played pretty well. Is it likely that he continues to play at that level for the rest of the season? No. But, I thought I would give Giants fans a break from seeing a quarterback linked to their team for a week.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 265 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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The Patriots have their quarterback of the future in Drake Maye. When picking this high, a team should pick the best player available and that may be Mykel Williams. New England does need another pass rusher after trading Matt Judon prior to the season.
Michigan
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 320 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Denver’s defense has performed above expectation, but the talent of that unit could still be elevated. Mason Graham is stout at the point of attack, but he has also shown an ability to get off blocks and pressure the quarterback.
LSU
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 323 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Jacksonville is a team missing its identity right now. The Jaguars are headed down a path of big changes if the ship’s course is not corrected by the end of the season. One area in which they could start fresh is left tackle as Cam Robinson is in the final year of his contract.
Colorado
• Sr
• 6’2″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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PAYDS
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RUYDS
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TDS
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The Raiders have been one of the league’s most volatile teams; first beating a solid Ravens teams and then losing to the woeful Panthers. There are ongoing public conversations about the starting quarterback so Las Vegas leaves little to the imagination and takes Shedeur Sanders.
Kentucky
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 345 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Jonathan Gannon had uniquely framed interior defenders as the defensive coordinator in Philadelphia. They simply need more talent and Deone Walker would help the situation.
Notre Dame
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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The Colts chase of a top-flight cornerback finally comes to a conclusion with the selection of Benjamin Morrison in the first round. The room looks a lot better if JuJu Brents and the rest of the young unit slides down a spot on the depth chart.
Penn State
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 252 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Chicago probably prefers to address the offense with this selection given the under-performance on that side of the ball thus far. The Bears could still benefit from a dynamic pass rusher opposite Montez Sweat.
Colorado
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 185 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Washington appears to have found their quarterback because Jayden Daniels has been sensational. Terry McLaurin is finally producing the way many expect from a player of his caliber. Travis Hunter Jr. can create explosive plays opposite McLaurin.
Arizona
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 336 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Jonah Savaiinaea has played right tackle for Arizona but the expectation here is that he moves inside at right guard. It may be too early to take a guard, but it is a position of need for Miami.
Texas
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 210 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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PAYDS
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INTS
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TDS
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Cleveland needs to figure out its quarterback situation. The Browns have invested a lot of money in Deshaun Watson and his play on the field has been limiting. I still have my reservations about Quinn Ewers, but the Browns need a change. Yes, Watson is making a lot of money, but Cleveland has pushed out of a salary cap space, so you are mistaken if you do not think they can afford a $3.5 million salary cap hit for a rookie, especially when they would have to pay any draft choice that money.
Missouri
• Jr
• 5’11”
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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REC
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REYDS
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YDS/REC
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TDS
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Chris Godwin has been Tampa Bay’s most effective pass catcher this season so the Bucs may not be comfortable allowing him to walk after the season. The reality is that he is a free agent and the team could add a dynamic player at a lesser cost.
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’1″
/ 193 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Darious Williams is one of many Rams on the injured reserve. It was always a longshot that both he and Tre’Davious White would stay healthy over the course of the season, which leads to the selection of Denzel Burke.
Michigan
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 245 lbs
REC
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REYDS
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YDS/REC
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TDS
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Jim Harbaugh brings another Wolverine to Los Angeles. Colston Loveland gives them more pass catching at the position and also provides more accountability as a blocker.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’1″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Rayshawn Jenkins is nearly 31 years old and Seattle could move on and save over $5 million while still getting one of the most instinctual players in the draft.
Ole Miss
• Jr
• 6’3″
/ 305 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Atlanta has some older players on its defensive front. The investment in Walter Nolen, who is a rising talent, hopefully gives them some stability in the unit for many years.
Arizona
• Jr
• 6’5″
/ 212 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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REC
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REYDS
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YDS/REC
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TDS
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Tetairoa McMillan is probably a luxury for the Saints given how well Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed have performed, but New Orleans now has the capability to effectively go three wide.
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’1″
/ 205 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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REC
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REYDS
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YDS/REC
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TDS
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Calvin Austin III’s surge in Week 3 was a welcomed development. If Roman Wilson can step up before the season’s end, then Pittsburgh may have something to work with at the position, but Emeka Egbuka is more consistent than anyone they currently have in that role.
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’3″
/ 327 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Minnesota is exceeding expectations and getting contributions from players unknown to the average fan. If the Vikings add more talent on that side of the ball, then they theoretically have an even higher ceiling to reach.
Boise State
• Jr
• 5’9″
/ 215 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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RUYDS
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YDS/ATT
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REYDS
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TDS
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The Ezekiel Elliott-Dalvin Cook era is washed away with the selection of Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty has good vision and burst as a runner, but also contributes in the pass game.
Texas A&M
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 285 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Myles Murphy has not panned out as a first-round selection and Trey Hendrickson wants a new contract or to be traded. The future of the position is unclear and the presence of Nic Scourton at least gives them an option.
Georgia
• Jr
• 6’2″
/ 245 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Green Bay’s offense looks as though it will have success no matter who is taken out or put into that offense. The confidence in that side of the ball allows the front office to funnel assets towards the defense. Jalon Walker is one of the more talented players in this draft class.
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 260 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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The emergence of Will McDonald IV and presence of Jermaine Johnson may render this pick unnecessary by the end of the season. It does not seem as though Haason Reddick is going to report this season, so they may have to consider alternative plans moving forward.
Oregon
• Jr
• 6’0″
/ 175 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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REC
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REYDS
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YDS/REC
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Stefon Diggs is going to be a free agent after the season. It is entirely possible that Houston is satisfied moving forward with Nico Collins, Tank Dell and John Metchie at the position, but let’s consider the selection of Evan Stewart to give them another threatening outlet in that offense.
Texas
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 320 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Ronnie Stanley will turn 31 around the start of free agency. If not for his injury history, the franchise could move forward with him in that role. However, combined with the other offensive line concerns, Baltimore may want to move on now and start fresh.
Arkansas
• Sr
• 6’7″
/ 280 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Philadelphia got a little more out of its defense this week, which is a positive, but the future of Brandon Graham and the organization’s historic over-investment in the position suggests that the Eagles could once again return to the well. Landon Jackson is a lengthy player who is still ascending as a result of receiving more live repetitions post-Alabama transfer.
Ohio State
• Sr
• 6’5″
/ 269 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Marcus Davenport and Derrick Barnes are on injured reserve. The concern with Davenport has always been his inability to remain available. Detroit may have to address the position yet again this offseason.
Utah
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 236 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Matt Milano has missed the better portion of two consecutive seasons. It could be a fluke and Milano is fine the next two years under contract, but the Bills may want to consider the alternative and start grooming his replacement now.
LSU
• Jr
• 6’6″
/ 315 lbs
Trent Williams is a difference-maker as long as he wants to play. Right guard Dominick Puni looks like a solid draft pick on Day 2. Emery Jones Jr. replacing Colton McKivitz should be an upgrade in theory.
Arizona
• Jr
• 6’4″
/ 190 lbs
Projected Team
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PROSPECT RNK
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POSITION RNK
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Teams are looking for length in the secondary, and the Chiefs are no different. They have always been able to underinvest and overdeliver at the cornerback position, but perhaps they break tendency and take a lengthy cornerback, like Tacario Davis, in the first round.
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