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1. TENNESSEE: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
The Titans have the top pick and need a top quarterback. Book it.
2. CLEVELAND: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
One pick that can help on both sides of the ball? The Browns will take that.
3. GIANTS: Abdul Carter, LB, Penn State
This team’s championships all have been built on sacking opposing quarterbacks. Having Carter coming from various directions, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux flying around the edge, and Dexter Lawrence in the middle will leave division opponents Jayden Daniels, Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott squirming.
4. NEW ORLEANS (via New England): Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Trade! The Saints move up from ninth before the Browns and Giants can jump back in to the first round and take a position they need… even if it’s not exactly the player they want.
5. JACKSONVILLE: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
After seeing what Saquon Barkley did for the Eagles the value for special running backs has skyrocketed.
6. LAS VEGAS: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
Most figured the top lineman in the draft would go to the Patriots at 4 but when they traded back the tackle fell to the Raiders.
7. JETS: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
The first pick of the Darren Mougey Era is a an exceptionally disruptive grinder. Defensive tackle is considered by many to be the best position in this draft and Graham tops that long list. Putting him up front should help revive Quinnen Williams’ production and improve last year’s slumping run defense.
8. CAROLINA: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia
The Panthers get the help they need on their defensive front. Don’t be surprised if they come back and take a DT on Day Two.
9. NEW ENGLAND (via New Orleans): Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
The Patriots get a versatile player who can start at either tackle spot or even guard if needed.
10. CHICAGO: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The most gimmicky play-caller in the league, Ben Johnson, gets his hands on the most gimmicky player in the draft.
11. SAN FRANCISCO: Walter Nolen, DT, Mississippi
Nick Bosa needs someone to take the blocking attention off him to return to Defensive Player of the Year form. Nolen is the guy for the job.
12. DALLAS: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
The Cowboys get a speedy field-stretcher so CeeDee Lamb can keep doing his work out of the slot.
13. MIAMI: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
If the Dolphins are going to part ways with Jalen Ramsey they’ll need someone to be their new CB1.
14. INDIANAPOLIS: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Someone to help with the blocking and catch those seam passes thrown by either Daniel Jones or Anthony Richardson.
15. ATLANTA: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
The Falcons need someone who can get to the quarterback.
16. ARIZONA: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
So do the Cardinals.
17. CINCINNATI: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
The Bengals may score 50 points a game but what good is it if they give up 51?
18. SEATTLE: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
His run blocking is better than his pass protection so he may start off as a guard.
19. TAMPA BAY: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
The Bucs get a successor to Lavonte David as the leader of the defense.
20. DENVER: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
The Broncos will have a more balanced offense with a home run hitter at running back.
21. PITTSBURGH: Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi
Maybe Aaron Rodgers shows up one day, maybe he doesn’t. Either way the Steelers need a QB they can develop.
22. L.A. CHARGERS: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
A big-bodied receiver who can become a big target for Justin Herbert.
23. GREEN BAY: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
Jordan Love will love this pick.
24. MINNESOTA: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Versatility is the most valuable skill in the Vikings’ defense and Barron brings that.
25. HOUSTON: Grey Zabel, G, North Dakota State
Plugs the big hole in the middle of the offensive line that ruined C.J. Stroud’s second NFL season.
26. L.A. RAMS: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
Matthew Stafford isn’t going to be scooting around in the pocket like when he was younger so he needs protectors.
27. BALTIMORE: James Pearce, Edge, Tennessee
Speed and power make Pearce a QB-seeking missile.
28. DETROIT: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
His ability to play deep or in the box gives the Lions options.
29. CLEVELAND (via Washington): Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
The Browns jump back in the first round to take a swing at the most dynamic quarterback in this draft class; the Commanders are only too happy to accommodate them to keep the Giants from taking him early in Round Two.
30. BUFFALO: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
The Bills beef up their defensive front with this pick.
31. KANSAS CITY: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
If the most recent Super Bowl taught Kansas City anything it’s that they have to protect Patrick Mahomes.
32. PHILADELPHIA: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
The Eagles won’t have to trade up to land a replacement for free agent Josh Sweat, who could very well have been MVP of the Super Bowl.