2024 MOCK DRAFTS

[MGB01]

MOCK DRAFT V1.0

1. Birmingham--Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

The former Auburn quarterback returns to the Yellowhammer state where Ken Dorsey simplay can't go through another year of mid QB play or someone else will be the one making that call.

2. Seattle--Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

Garrett Gilbert was about as much of a longterm QB solution in Seattle as Geno Smith, but it's clear that picking Brian Hoyer over him was a giant whiff. So by putting Penix with Chase Brown there's a chance for some Will Levis/Breece Hall impact.

3. Tampa Bay--Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State

The Sharks are fourth in the league in sacks, which is decent, but all of three have come from two edge rushers (Max Roberts, Mark Robinson). So a perfect chance to add a potential impact edge, who needs coaching to be sure, to a room that scares no one.

4. New York--Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

Injuries to Percy Butler and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the latter season-ending, robbed the Hitmen of improving their secondary over 2023, so they keep adding, especially here where they make up for passing over Brian Branch (although it was for Joey Porter) last year.

5. San Diego--Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

Franklin will be among the top receivers available here as the Mission search for a replacement after trading Josh Gordon.

6. Dallas--Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

Not that Bob Stoops, if he survives the Lonestars' latest free fall, can afford to go BPA here but it might be the biggest mystery in all the league how a team this talented can get so little. Funny thing is he was hired to solve just this.

7. Orlando--Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

It took the Rage a few games to find out what Tampa Bay and Seattle already knew, Tre Flowers wasn't the answer. But injuries put Flowers back into the lineup, and since Shaun Wade isn't that much better the Rage get a poised, productive, and smart CB that they can possibly plug into the lineup alongside another Tide corner, Jalyn Armour-Davis.

8. St. Louis--Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

Braswell is exactly the tweener for the Stallion defense with the perfect combo of power, speed, and length. An edge rushing version of Devon Kennard.

9. Washington--Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

The effect of injuries to Grady Jarrett (out for the season) and Christian Barmore (in and out of the lineup) have really made Gregg Williams' defense, which was the league's best under Louie Cioffi the last few years, sort of mid with guys playing far more snaps than they were set to. Jenkins, even with some pass-rush defeciencies, should help that.

10. San Antonio--Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona

Injuries up front have resulted in hit-or-miss protection for Colin Kaepernick, he had three games where he sacked five or more times. That said, Morgan's profile reads an awful lot like 2022 #1 pick Teven Jenkins, who might have to move to left guard. But Morgan does have the athleticism and quickness to compensate wherever he ends up.

11. Los Angeles--Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

With Darrell Henderson and Michael Pittman headed for paydays this summer the Xtreme might not be inclined to match, they draft a running back for the third straight year and this time go up to the first round to select Henderson's replacement.

12. Chicago--Darius Robinson, ED, Missouri

Cam Jordan's contract takes him through 2026, but the Enforcers should start prepping as if 2025 will be his last year. This has to be a dream come true for Rex Ryan: a big edge rusher, harkening back to the days when J.J. Watt, Von Miller, and Patrick Willis terrorized the midway and Jordan actually lined up on the edge spot here and there. He can also rush from the inside too, fine by Ryan where the 326-lb Jordon Scott, another Ryan brothers scheme success story, co-leads the team in sacks with Jordan.

13. Columbus--Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

The Capitols continue to get younger on defense (in 2023 they had five starters north of 30, this year one--with a second, Dylan Cole, right at 30) and the process continues, with Fiske's addition likely targeting Brent Urban. Fiske's run defense will need to improve, but his pass rush tools have him on Brian Flores' radar.

14. Carolina--Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson

The Colonels move past their looming Tee Higgins/Justin Madubuike decisions (with Higgins they already drafted Jayden Reed last year and any WR here would almost be superfluous) and go to the middle, where Akeem Davis-Gaither can't stay healthy. Trotter doesn't have a lot that jumps out but he always seems to be in the right place, always good for a linebacker.

15. San Francisco--Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

While Sainristil isn't an impact corner in the same mold as Greedy Williams was the former WR is a high-IQ player with a great skillset, in the mold of current starter Paulson Adebo. As Doug Pederson continues to build an operation that is best-positioned to challenge the Monarchs Sainristil is another fit.

16. Kansas City--T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

The Monarchs have traded run defense for pass rush the last few years, and more rings than fingers to wear them justifies that. But if teams figure out how to consistently (that means stay with) run against them this could be a problem, especially as the days of Case Keenum running the show are dwindling. Sweat, a mammoth DT, could be the answer, but conditioning could also determine if and/or how much.

[MGB01]

MOCK DRAFT V2.0

1. Birmingham--Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

The former Auburn quarterback returns to the Yellowhammer state where Ken Dorsey simply can't go through another year of mid QB play or someone else will be the one making that call.

2. San Diego--Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

Eric Bieniemy will be thrilled if the fastest player in the history of the scouting combine falls here, even moreso if it helps Malik Willis complete more passes to his own guys.

Previous pick: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

3. Dallas--Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

Bob Stoops is gone and Luis Perez is probably out the door too with his 10M+ cap hit for 2025. So the Lonestars pull the shocker of the draft as they try the makeover thing again.

Previous pick: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

4. New York--Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

Injuries to Percy Butler and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the latter season-ending, robbed the Hitmen of improving their secondary over 2023, so they keep adding, especially here where they make up for passing over Brian Branch (although it was for Joey Porter) last year.

5. Seattle--Christian Haynes, OG, Connecticut

After the Lonestars upend their Penix fantasy they go to the offensive line, where Haynes would provide much-needed help for an offensive line in need of repair.

Previous pick: Michael Penix, QB, Washington

6. Tampa Bay--Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State

The Sharks are tied for fourth in the league in sacks, which is decent, but all of four have come from two edge rushers (Max Roberts, Mark Robinson). So a perfect chance to add a potential impact edge, who needs coaching to be sure, to a room that scares no one.

7. Orlando--Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri

It took the Rage a few games to find out what Tampa Bay and Seattle already knew, Tre Flowers wasn't the answer. But injuries put Flowers back into the lineup, and since Shaun Wade isn't that much better the Rage will miss their first choice (Kool-Aid McKinstry) but will get a poised, productive, and smart CB all the same to go with Jalyn Armour-Davis.

Previous pick: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

8. St. Louis--Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

Braswell is exactly the tweener for the Stallion defense with the perfect combo of power, speed, and length. An edge rushing version of Devon Kennard.

9. Washington--Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

The effect of injuries to Grady Jarrett (out for the season) and Christian Barmore (in and out of the lineup) have really made Gregg Williams' defense, which was the league's best under Louie Cioffi the last few years, sort of mid with guys playing far more snaps than they were set to. Jenkins, even with some pass-rush defeciencies, should help that.

10. Los Angeles--Bralen Trice, ED, Washington

The Xtreme have survived 2024 so far with a past-expiration Alex Okafor playing across from Drake Jackson, but Trice is a second edge rusher that gives the defense a serious upgrade.

Previous pick: Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

11. San Antonio--Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia

J.C. Jackson simply hasn't given the Stampede a great return on their investment as he's now missed parts of both seasons in San Antonio on IR. Add Jalen Mills' age and recent injury history and the Stampede need a long-term solution yesterday, they get it in the form of Lassiter, a shutdown corner for the two-time national champion Bulldogs.

Previous pick: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

12. Carolina--Payton Wilson, LB, North Carolina State

Wilson won't come without risk--his injury history will be a little hard to sell the fanbase on after watching Akeem Davis-Gaither's yearly injury dance, but his elite tape is hard to ignore.

Previous pick: Jeremiah Trotter, LB, Clemson

13. Chicago--Darius Robinson, ED, Missouri

Cam Jordan's contract takes him through 2026, but the Enforcers should start prepping as if 2025 will be his last year. This has to be a dream come true for Rex Ryan: a big edge rusher, harkening back to the days when J.J. Watt, Von Miller, and Patrick Willis terrorized the midway and Jordan actually lined up on the edge here and there. He can also rush from the inside too, fine by Ryan where the 326-lb Jordon Scott, another Ryan brothers scheme success story, is part of four-way tie for the team lead in sacks.

14. Columbus--Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

The Capitols continue to get younger on defense (in 2023 they had five starters north of 30, this year one--with a second, Dylan Cole, right at 30) and the process continues, with Fiske's addition likely targeting Brent Urban. Fiske's run defense will need to improve, but his pass rush tools have him on Brian Flores' radar.

15. Kansas City--Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

T'Vondre Sweat's potential tumble down draft boards as a result of his recent DWI point the Monarchs to look towards his Texas teammate Sanders, at a spot they've wanted an impact player since letting Kelvin Benjamin go in the expansion draft and missing out on Cade Otton. Sanders gives them that.

Previous pick: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

16. San Francisco--Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

While Sainristil isn't an impact corner in the same mold as Greedy Williams was the former WR is a high-IQ player with a great skillset, in the mold of current starter Paulson Adebo. As Doug Pederson continues to build an operation that is best-positioned to challenge the Monarchs Sainristil is another fit.

[MGB01]

MOCK DRAFT 3.0

1. Birmingham--T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

Sweat had some troubles in the offseason but the Bolts defense had troubles all throughout 2024. They can pair Sweat with rookie stud (in a sea of duds) Zacch Pickens and start fixing things up front.

Mock 2.0: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Mock 1.0: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

2. Los Angeles--Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

The Xtreme have a big decision in front of them on the OL with Damien Lewis but even moreso they've had a hole at center since Corey Linsley left. So Powers-Johnson will slide in here and replace his former UO teammate Alex Forsyth, whom the Xtreme might kick over to left guard.

Mock 2.0: Bralen Trice, ED, Washington
Mock 1.0: Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

3. Dallas--Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

With Press Taylor now officially calling the shots it's not out of the realm of possibility that Mitchell will be pegged to be his Christian Watson, only with more traditional #1 WR traits.

Mock 2.0: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Mock 1.0: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

4. San Diego--Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

Malik Willis made some strides in his first season as starter, but after the Mission traded Josh Gordon the turnovers began to pile up. Coleman, however, is all over the place, so Eric Bieniemy will have to tread carefully.

Mock 2.0: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Mock 1.0: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

5. Washington--Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

It's the smart play for the Glory not to overact to 2024 as the DL is still a team strength, albeit one in need of reinforcements after injuries, mainly Grady Jarrett and Christian Barmore--both of whom ended the season on IR, wreaked havoc.

Mock 2.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Mock 1.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

6. Orlando--Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

While the tag team of the injury situation that never resolved itself plus the looming decision with Ja'Whaun Bentley might push the Rage to go LB, they stick with the original plan to add another Tide DB to a secondary that already has two good ones in Jalyn Armour-Davis and Demarcco Hellams.

Mock 2.0: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri
Mock 1.0: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

7. St. Louis--Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

Sure the story as always is pass protection, but that needs to be fixed with a change in system rather than personnel--where you've already poured three first-round picks into, so they go with a prime playmaking safety in Bullard.

Mock 2.0: Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama
Mock 1.0: Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

8. San Antonio--Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

David Montgomery is a tremendous back, but the Stampede didn't sign him to lead the team in receiving. The current existing trio (Josh Gordon, Mecole Hardman, Jalin Hyatt) should be good enough on paper but has been too inconsistent, McConkey adds that consistency.

Mock 2.0: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Mock 1.0: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

9. Tampa Bay--Patrick Paul, OT, Houston

With Joe Haeg retired and Joshua Ezeudu coming off a lost year with a toe injury the Sharks have an opportunity to upgrade the left side of the offensive line, they best not waste it.

Mock 2.0: Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State
Mock 1.0: Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State

10. New York--Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M

Jason Cabinda is still a highly-productive tackle machine but questions persist about how much he has left, and signing injury-ravaged Kwon Alexander went about as expected, so Cooper is a classic three-down athletic linebacker who can play just about anywhere, tailor-made for Jim Herrmann's D.

Mock 2.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Mock 1.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

11. Seattle--Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia

Signing Charles Leno brought the offensive line up tremendously, even if it took a few weeks to do so. Now it's time to focus on the interior, where Frazier is an immediate upgrade at center to Alec Lindstrom.

Mock 2.0: Christian Haynes, OG, Connecticut
Mock 1.0: Michael Penix, QB, Washington


12. Chicago--Maason Smith, DT, LSU

The defensive line could stand to use some reinforcements after Rex Ryan's D-line saw injuries to Foley Fatukasi and A.J. Epenesa. Smith also compares well to Calais Campbell, who Ryan inherited when he came to Chicago way back in 2010.

Mock 2.0: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri
Mock 1.0: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri

13. Columbus--Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia

The Capitols were banged up at corner all season, and then they sort of disappeared in the playoff loss to Carolina. Lassiter brings versatility and physicality to a room that could stand to use it.

Mock 2.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Mock 1.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

14. San Francisco--Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

The Demons' experiment with a spent Tyeler Davison both during the season and then in the playoffs telegraphed where they would go here, as they have a plethora of free agents and played with mostly older linemen, plus their 2023 first rounder Keion White gave them next to nothing, though he did miss a few games with a concussion.

Mock 2.0: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Mock 1.0: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

15. Carolina--Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame

The Colonels made it back to the X-Bowl despite playing with arguably the league's worst tackles. Greg Little has struggled with injuries year after year, and Daryl Williams has looked done for at least the last two years. Fisher is a road grader, perfect for a Carolina team that got a 1300-yard season out of Gus Edwards.

Mock 2.0: Payton Wilson, LB, North Carolina State
Mock 1.0: Jeremiah Trotter, LB, Clemson

16. Kansas City--Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois

Despite having their usual other-worldly pass defense and pass rush the run defense was the sore spot in Joe Whitt's first year as defensive coordinator, as the Monarchs yielded a league-worst 5.9 yards per carry and at one point were actually poised to allow more per carry than per pass attempt. So Newton could finally be the run stopper they haven't had since they traded Johnathan Hankins three years ago.

Mock 2.0: Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Mock 1.0: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

[MGB01]

MOCK DRAFT 4.0

1. Birmingham--T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

The Bolts made some strides here to get bigger inside, adding big-body Carlos Davis from San Antonio and Sweat would join Davis, Zacch Pickens and Tim Settle (though the Bolts may still try to trade the latter in the offseason).

Mock 3.0: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Mock 2.0: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Mock 1.0: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

2. Los Angeles--Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

The loss of Damien Lewis and failure to lure Jonah Jackson to LA (not with the Xtreme anyway) or come up with any other valid solution makes this more pressing. So Powers-Johnson will slide in here and replace his former UO teammate Alex Forsyth, whom the Xtreme might kick over to left guard.

Mock 3.0: Los Angeles--Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Mock 2.0: Bralen Trice, ED, Washington
Mock 1.0: Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

3. Dallas--Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU

On the first day of free agency the Lonestars stepped in and swooped a bigtime playmaker (Tee Higgins) and a speed guy (Devin Duvernay). But the left side of the line nearly blew up as they lost Jonah Jackson--nearly because they did retain Ezra Cleveland. Suamataia's massive frame would allow the Lonestars to move Cleveland to left guard.

Mock 3.0: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Mock 2.0: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Mock 1.0: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

4. San Diego--Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

The Lonestars moving off Mitchell makes him available to the Mission, and while they also snagged a pair of receivers in free agency (Demarcus Robinson, Donovan Peoples-Jones) both were on one-year deals, leaving San Diego in search of a longer-term solution.

Mock 3.0: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Mock 2.0: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Mock 1.0: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

5. Washington--Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

The Glory have a glut in the middle after signing Leki Fotu but age and injuries are a factor among the rest of the group so can't have too many is a theme here.

Mock 3.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Mock 2.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Mock 1.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

6. Orlando--Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

The Rage left the secondary largely untouched in the early part of free agency, so they stick with the original plan to add another Tide DB to a secondary that already has two good ones in Jalyn Armour-Davis and Demarcco Hellams.

Mock 3.0: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Mock 2.0: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri
Mock 1.0: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

7. St. Louis--Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri

The Stallions lost Bryce Hall in free agency and the presumed replacement, Aaron Robinson, missed 2024 with a knee injury. So the Stallions switch strategy here.

Mock 3.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Mock 2.0: Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama
Mock 1.0: Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

8. San Antonio--Patrick Paul, OT, Houston

The Stampede throw a bit of a curveball here as they take a Houston lineman to replace another (Josh Jones). Paul would slot into left tackle, as former #1 overall pick Teven Jenkins would slide to left guard in his contract year.

Mock 3.0: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
Mock 2.0: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Mock 1.0: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

9. Tampa Bay--Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

After the surprise signing of Ogbonnia Okoronkwo the Sharks would essentially have three new players at linebacker as they never got see their 2023 first-round pick DeMarvion Overshown because of a torn ACL. Braswell can compete with Mark Robinson for a starting job at the other edge.

Mock 3.0: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Mock 2.0: Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State
Mock 1.0: Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State

10. New York--Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M

Jason Cabinda is still a highly-productive tackle machine but questions persist about how much he has left, and signing injury-ravaged Kwon Alexander went about as expected, so Cooper is a classic three-down athletic linebacker who can play just about anywhere, tailor-made for Jim Herrmann's D.

Mock 3.0: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Mock 2.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Mock 1.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

11. Seattle--Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia

Signing Charles Leno brought the offensive line up tremendously, even if it took a few weeks to do so. Damien Lewis raised it even more. Now it's time to focus on the interior, where Frazier is an immediate upgrade at center to Alec Lindstrom.

Mock 3.0: Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Mock 2.0: Christian Haynes, OG, Connecticut
Mock 1.0: Michael Penix, QB, Washington

12. Chicago--Maason Smith, DT, LSU

The defensive line could stand to use some reinforcements after Rex Ryan's D-line saw injuries to Foley Fatukasi and A.J. Epenesa, then the loss of Epenesa to Birmingham. Smith also compares well to Calais Campbell, whom Ryan inherited when he came to Chicago way back in 2010.

Mock 3.0: Maason Smith, DT, LSU
Mock 2.0: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri
Mock 1.0: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri

13. Columbus--Marshawn Kneeland, ED, Western Michigan

Even after signing Michael Ojemudia the Capitols could still stand to upgrade at corner but having another edge opposite Chase Winovich would also help. Columbus lost out on Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Bradlee Anae, while coming back nicely from a knee injury that ended his 2023 season, is only on a one-year deal.

Mock 3.0: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Mock 2.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Mock 1.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

14. San Francisco--Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

The Demons are, to put it mildly, in transition on the DL. Their best player, Charles Omenihu, tore his ACL against Kansas City, putting the start of his season once again in doubt. So Fiske, an interior rusher who plays like an edge rusher in a 290-pound frame, will be much coveted to continue their regeneration that started last year with Keion White.

Mock 3.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Mock 2.0: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Mock 1.0: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

15. Carolina--Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame

The Colonels made it back to the X-Bowl despite arguably the league's worst tackle situation, on display in the X-Bowl when Greg Little and Daryl Williams were simply no match for the Monarchs' trio of Andre Carter, Karter Schult, and Aaron Lynch. So Carolina goes to the trenches here and builds with the versatile Fisher, who played right tackle at Notre Dame across from Joe Alt but is a left tackle by trade.

Mock 3.0: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Mock 2.0: Payton Wilson, LB, North Carolina State
Mock 1.0: Jeremiah Trotter, LB, Clemson

16. Kansas City--Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

The medicals on Jer'Zhan Newton likely weren't encouraging to the Monarchs, so they went out and added Poona Ford to their interior while retaining both Teair Tart and Jordan Elliott. That out of the way they go to their wideout room, which saw Austin Mack and Tre Tucker emerge at certain points (the latter especially in the X-Bowl) but is dominated by the north-of-30 LSU duo of OBJ and Jarvis Landry.

Mock 3.0: Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
Mock 2.0: Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Mock 1.0: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

[MGB01]

MOCK DRAFT 5.0 (FINAL)

1. Birmingham--T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

The Bolts pivoted from Bo Nix (they signed Luis Perez and will try to address a long-term QB solution later on) and went to the big space-eater Sweat, where they've been ever since. Not even a late trade, which would have to net multiple day one picks minimum seems like it would be enough to keep this from opening up Tuesday's proceedings.

Mock 4.0: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Mock 3.0: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Mock 2.0: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Mock 1.0: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

2. Los Angeles--Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

The only question here as it ends up is where will JPJ play, center or guard? He played all three interior spots at Oregon, although only one start was on the left side.

Mock 4.0: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Mock 3.0: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Mock 2.0: Bralen Trice, ED, Washington
Mock 1.0: Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

3. Dallas--Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU

The Lonestars have seemingly settled in on a huge pass protector for Sam Howell, meaning Ezra Cleveland will move to left guard, rendering the change on the Lonestars' OL to a simple swap of Jonah Jackson for Suamataia, hardly the disaster it could have been when free agency opened last month.

Mock 4.0: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Mock 3.0: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Mock 2.0: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Mock 1.0: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

4. San Diego--Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

The Mission become the first team to cycle through a different receiver in each one of these mocks. The combo of speed, route-running, and consistency makes him Eric Bieniemy's top target here.

Mock 4.0: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
Mock 3.0: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Mock 2.0: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Mock 1.0: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

5. Washington--Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

We go from San Diego with a different wideout in each mock to the consistency of the Glory staying with the same target in each. Gregg Williams could roll out some interesting packages in 2025 with another big body inside.

Mock 4.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Mock 3.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Mock 2.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Mock 1.0: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

6. Orlando--Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

And we're six for six with this mock staying unchanged. McKinstry, Kei'Trel Clark, DeMarcco Hellams have the trappings of an aggressive young secondary with perhaps a long-term replacement for Rayshawn Jenkins, who hits the cap at nearly 10 mil, coming up later on in the draft.

Mock 4.0: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Mock 3.0: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Mock 2.0: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri
Mock 1.0: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

7. St. Louis--Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

Naturally Anthony Becht would prefer to have two first-round picks, but he has just one so after much going back-and-forth the pick is Bullard, where the Stallions signed Adrian Amos as a short-term solution while Tre Norwood, who ceded some snaps to both Ben DeLuca and Nico Bolden in 2024, could use some competition.

Mock 4.0: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri
Mock 3.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Mock 2.0: Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama
Mock 1.0: Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

8. San Antonio--Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame

Not content with having one all-rookie selection named Blake F (Freeland) they double down with Fisher, who played right tackle opposite Joe Alt but can easily switch over to the left side, bumping Teven Jenkins to left guard.

Mock 4.0: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Mock 3.0: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
Mock 2.0: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Mock 1.0: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

9. Tampa Bay--Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama

Even with Paul available again here the Sharks will stick with Braswell, after swiping Josh Jones from the Stampede in free agency.

Mock 4.0: Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama
Mock 3.0: Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
Mock 2.0: Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State
Mock 1.0: Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State

10. New York--Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M

Jason Cabinda is still one of the top playmaking LBs in the league but is his lack of size and bulk catching up to him? That's why Cooper might be seen as an eventual replacement.

Mock 4.0: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Mock 3.0: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Mock 2.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Mock 1.0: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

11. Seattle--Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia

Mike Zimmer doesn't seem as confident in Jarrett Patterson's recovery from a season-ending fibula fracture, meaning that Frazier, who's been Seattle's pick since the middle of these mocks, should come in on day one and give the OL (which already added Damien Lewis) another boost.

Mock 4.0: Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Mock 3.0: Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
Mock 2.0: Christian Haynes, OG, Connecticut
Mock 1.0: Michael Penix, QB, Washington

12. Chicago--Maason Smith, DT, LSU

The Enforcers brought back Brent Urban and also added Jonathan Ledbetter but in no way will those preclude Rex Ryan from getting probably the most tailor-made lineman to his system (even moreso than Cameron Jordan, think Calais Campbell here).

Mock 4.0: Maason Smith, DT, LSU
Mock 3.0: Maason Smith, DT, LSU
Mock 2.0: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri
Mock 1.0: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri

13. Columbus--Marshawn Kneeland, ED, Western Michigan

This was kind of a 'huh?' pick, especially with Adonai Mitchell and Keon Coleman on the board, but it makes perfect sense when you think about it. Columbus has no outside rush other than Chase Winovich, which is why they were in on Ogbonnia Okoronkwo.

Mock 4.0: Marshawn Kneeland, ED, Western Michigan
Mock 3.0: Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
Mock 2.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Mock 1.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

14. San Francisco--Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

It's iffy that Charles Omenihu will be ready for the start of next season, Leki Fotu left, and Justin Houston will be 36 in January. So the Demons, who weeks ago were just over a minute away from finally climbing the mountain (only to fall off again in mere seconds), could stand to use to some good news on the D-line. Fiske will give them plenty of that.

Mock 4.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Mock 3.0: Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Mock 2.0: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
Mock 1.0: Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

15. Carolina--Roger Rosengarten, OT, Washington

Unlike Fisher, Rosengarten is purely a right tackle. However the Colonels have in-house options so they can focus there, where Daryl Williams looked done at the X-Bowl after the Monarchs ran him ragged. Rosengarten is probably the best available on the right side.

Mock 4.0: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Mock 3.0: Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Mock 2.0: Payton Wilson, LB, North Carolina State
Mock 1.0: Jeremiah Trotter, LB, Clemson

16. Kansas City--Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri

The champs have plenty of ways they can go here but adding a nickel corner to replace Devante Bausby seems like a good bet. Not that Rakestraw is simply a nickel corner, he's got all the attributes of potential secondary-mate Riq Woolen but it's also another good way to remind the rest of the league that yes the Monarchs are indeed still that team.

Mock 4.0: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
Mock 3.0: Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
Mock 2.0: Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
Mock 1.0: T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas