Michigan • Sr • 6’7″ / 260 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville |
PROSPECT RNK
2nd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
The Jaguars are going Hutchinson at No. 1 after franchising Cam Robinson. The Michigan star is an instant-impact type who can thrive on three downs.
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Oregon • Soph • 6’4″ / 254 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit |
PROSPECT RNK
5th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
The Lions don’t let a Thibodeaux fall occur. He reunites with former Oregon teammate Penei Sewell in the Motor City.
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Georgia • Jr • 6’5″ / 272 lbs
Projected Team
Houston |
PROSPECT RNK
13th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Walker is an all-upside selection for the rebuilding Texans.
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Cincinnati • Jr • 6’3″ / 190 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets |
PROSPECT RNK
3rd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
The Jets get their alpha cornerback, something the defense desperately needs.
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Alabama • Jr • 6’7″ / 337 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants |
PROSPECT RNK
4th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Neal is a mammoth human who carries 337 pounds as well as any human on this planet. He has All-Pro upside.
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Pittsburgh • Sr • 6’3″ / 217 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina |
PROSPECT RNK
30th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Matt Rhule almost has to pick a quarterback here, so he goes with one he knows in Pickett.
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Notre Dame • Jr • 6’4″ / 220 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants |
PROSPECT RNK
1st |
POSITION RNK
1st |
The Giants would be thrilled to land Neal and Hamilton if they can’t move down from one of their two first-round picks.
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Liberty • Jr • 6’1″ / 219 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta |
PROSPECT RNK
23rd |
POSITION RNK
1st |
The Falcons pick Willis with the long view in mind. The Georgia native comes home to usher in a new era at quarterback for the Falcons.
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NC State • Soph • 6’4″ / 310 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle |
PROSPECT RNK
10th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
Ekwonu’s run-blocking prowess will appeal to Pete Carroll and Co. in Seattle.
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Mississippi State • Soph • 6’5″ / 307 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets |
PROSPECT RNK
8th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
The Jets get a blue-chip tackle to protect Zach Wilson. Perfect.
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Ohio State • Jr • 6’0″ / 183 lbs
Projected Team
Washington |
PROSPECT RNK
7th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Wilson would give Terry McLaurin a legitimate running mate at receiver and the two can bond over their time at Ohio State.
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LSU • Jr • 6’0″ / 195 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota |
PROSPECT RNK
6th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
The Vikings draft Stingley and allow Patrick Peterson to mentor him in 2022. Ideal.
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Georgia • Sr • 6’3″ / 307 lbs
Projected Team
Houston |
PROSPECT RNK
29th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
Who knows what the Texans will do. They have needs galore. They go with the best “classic” three-technique pass rusher in his class.
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Georgia • Sr • 6’6″ / 341 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore |
PROSPECT RNK
18th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Davis would be an exquisite fit in Baltimore. They love oversized, powerful defensive linemen.
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Alabama • Jr • 6’2″ / 179 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia |
PROSPECT RNK
11th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
The Eagles can be competitive in 2022 but have their sights set on the 2023 season. Because of that, Williams would be very sensible here.
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Northern Iowa • Jr • 6’7″ / 321 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans |
PROSPECT RNK
35th |
POSITION RNK
8th |
The Saints made their move to make sure they’d be ahead of the Chargers, another team with a clear offensive tackle need. Penning will be New Orleans’ Week 1 starter at left tackle.
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USC • Jr • 6’4″ / 219 lbs
Instead of picking someone like Bernhard Raimann here, the Chargers add another big-bodied weapon for Justin Herbert in London.
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Florida State • Sr • 6’5″ / 254 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia |
PROSPECT RNK
20th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
Johnson’s fall stops with the Eagles here. Howie Roseman loves building the trenches with early picks.
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Ohio State • Sr • 6’0″ / 187 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans |
PROSPECT RNK
25th |
POSITION RNK
5th |
Olave can become a high-caliber No. 2 wideout in New Orleans opposite Michael Thomas.
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Cincinnati • Sr • 6’3″ / 211 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh |
PROSPECT RNK
75th |
POSITION RNK
5th |
The Steelers don’t want to leave the first round without a quarterback and Ridder’s experience and athleticism make him enticing for this franchise.
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Florida • Jr • 6’2″ / 191 lbs
Projected Team
New England |
PROSPECT RNK
46th |
POSITION RNK
6th |
The Patriots replace J.C. Jackson with a man-coverage specialist in Elam.
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Penn State • Sr • 5’11” / 178 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay |
PROSPECT RNK
40th |
POSITION RNK
7th |
Dotson is the twitched-up speedster the Packers need on their offense.
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Purdue • Jr • 6’4″ / 266 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona |
PROSPECT RNK
27th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
The Cardinals have a gigantic void to fill given Chandler Jones’ departure. Karlaftis can help.
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Boston College • Sr • 6’3″ / 312 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas |
PROSPECT RNK
34th |
POSITION RNK
7th |
Johnson is an immediate starter at guard and has positional versatility given his length and experience at left tackle.
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Washington • Soph • 5’11” / 193 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo |
PROSPECT RNK
22nd |
POSITION RNK
4th |
McDuffie played in a zone-heavy system at Washington, which would make his transition to Buffalo a seamless one.
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Georgia • Jr • 5’11” / 229 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee |
PROSPECT RNK
14th |
POSITION RNK
1st |
Dean gives the Titans legitimate coverage capabilities at the linebacker position. Vital today.
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Georgia • Sr • 6’3″ / 307 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay |
PROSPECT RNK
29th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
The Buccaneers have to infuse youth into their interior group up front. Wyatt has instant-impact ability.
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Houston • Jr • 6’6″ / 282 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay |
PROSPECT RNK
37th |
POSITION RNK
5th |
Hall is a tremendous pass-rushing asset, and he can play multiple positions given his unique frame.
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Arkansas • Jr • 6’2″ / 225 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City |
PROSPECT RNK
15th |
POSITION RNK
4th |
Burks is the big-bodied receiver the Chiefs may be shifting toward philosophically on offense.
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San Diego State • Jr • 6’4″ / 267 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City |
PROSPECT RNK
62nd |
POSITION RNK
6th |
Thomas is this year’s “surprise” late first-round pick. He won from the inside and outside at San Diego State, and the Chiefs have to get Chris Jones a running mate up front.
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Iowa • Jr • 6’2″ / 296 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati |
PROSPECT RNK
9th |
POSITION RNK
3rd |
The Bengals rejoice when Linderbaum is available at their pick. He has to get stronger but is capable of freaky athletic feats at the center position.
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Utah • Jr • 6’3″ / 237 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit |
PROSPECT RNK
16th |
POSITION RNK
2nd |
Lloyd slips, but the Lions jump at the opportunity for him to be the quarterback of their defense.
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