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BY ADAM GREENE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been a month and a half<\/a> since our first mock draft and, of course, all of our perceptions have flipped<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NFL Combine always does that. The league\u2019s annual meeting where every general manager and scout ignore everything they\u2019ve seen on the game film from all these NCAA athletes and instead push them up their draft boards just because they exercised real good in their spandex shorts<\/a>. It\u2019s never made any sense to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, you had the Carolina Panthers jumping up to the first overall pick to take a quarterback while simultaneously trading away that new quarterback\u2019s best passing target in DJ Moore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As usual, at this point I don\u2019t factor in made up trades in Mock Draft 2.0. Yes, everyone else does and I defy you to point out to me, even one time in any year\u2019s Mock Draft process, where any of the proposed trades from sportswriters actually happened. Just a single instance would be great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What follows is what I think each team will do with its selection (if they don\u2019t trade them away), not what I think they should do. I would not take any quarterback outside of CJ Stroud and Bryce Young in the first round. And, yes, I write that knowing there\u2019s a serious danger that Anthony Richardson could go No. 1 overall. If that happens, you will see the Houston Texans tear an ACL to charge the stage and turn in Stroud\u2019s card while the Indianapolis Colts frantically work the phones to attempt to trade up a single spot to No. 3 just to keep from getting jumped for Bryce Young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. CAROLINA PANTHERS (trade with Chicago Bears) \u2013 CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-3, 215 pounds, 66.3 completion percentage, 3,688 yards, 41 touchdowns, six interceptions, 108 rushing yards<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> -150<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 2nd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +150<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 3rd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +1200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Panthers pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade for the No. 1 overall selection and now have their pick of all the quarterbacks in the draft. There\u2019s no reason they shouldn\u2019t do their due diligence on every signal caller, but the idea that this decision won\u2019t come down to CJ Stroud or Bryce Young is ridiculous. You don\u2019t trade up this high, give up this much, on a project like Anthony Richardson. Stroud is the best QB in this draft and should go first. Previous pick: <\/strong>Will Levis, QB, Kentucky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. HOUSTON TEXANS \u2013 Bryce Young, QB, Alabama<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-0, 194 pounds, 64.5 completion percentage, 3,328 yards, 32 touchdowns, five interceptions, 185 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +100<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 2nd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> -150<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 3rd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Stroud gone, the Texans turn in the card with Young\u2019s name and just hope he holds up better than the last couple of first round quarterbacks that were roughly around his size. Talent wise, this is a no brainer. But it\u2019d still cover him in bubble wrap when he\u2019s not on the field. Previous pick: <\/strong>CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. ARIZONA CARDINALS – Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 235 pounds, 51 tackles, 17 for a loss, 10 sacks, one interception<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Defensive Player selected:<\/strong> -325<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 2nd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +625<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 3rd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +290<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s every chance that some team will mortgage its future to jump into this spot and keep the Indianapolis Colts from taking Anthony Richardson. Hell, the Colts could make the trade just to keep from being hopped. If Arizona does keep the pick (or move one spot down), they should take Anderson, the guy that would go No. 1 overall if teams weren\u2019t so desperate for QBs. Previous pick:<\/strong> Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS \u2013 Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 235 pounds, 53.8 completion percentage, 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns, nine interceptions, 654 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +1200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 2nd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +1400<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here he is. Our coach and general manager killer himself. While there\u2019s a very intelligent argument for the Colts to get into the surprisingly quiet Lamar Jackson sweepstakes, I think Jim Irsay wants to draft his next guy after it worked out pretty well for him the last two times (Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck) he did it. Trades and free agent additions have been significantly less successful for Indy. Previous pick:<\/strong> Bryce Young, QB, Alabama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (from the Denver Broncos) \u2013 Jalen Carter, DL, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-3, 310 pounds, 32 tackles, seven for a loss, three sacks, three passes defended, two forced fumble<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Defensive Player selected:<\/strong> +400<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 3rd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +3300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No change in this pick from my first mock draft. There\u2019s a chance Carter\u2019s off the field issues, as they are, might dop him more. But Seattle is exactly the kind of organization he could thrive in. Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. DETROIT LIONS (from the Los Angeles Rams) \u2013 Will Levis, QB, Kentucky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-3, 222 pounds, 65.4 completion percentage, 2,406 yards, 19 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, two rushing touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +5000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 3rd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +650<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jared Goff had a solid season in 2022 and nearly got the Lions into the playoffs. I don\u2019t think they should use a first round pick on a quarterback and definitely don\u2019t think anyone should take Levis on Day One. But, it\u2019s what I think they\u2019ll do and the only reason they won\u2019t take Levis (or Richardson if he falls to them) is because both guys are gone before six. Previous pick:<\/strong> Myles Murphy, DL, Clemson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS \u2013 Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 315 pounds, PFF pass blocking grade: 93, run blocking grade 89.3<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Offensive Lineman selected:<\/strong> +175<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my second draft the Raiders stay on the offensive line, grabbing Skoronski thanks to the QBs pushing everyone down the draft board. Previous pick:<\/strong> O\u2019Cyrus Torrence, OL, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. ATLANTA FALCONS \u2013 Lukas Van Ness, Edge, Iowa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 20 tackles, 10.5 for a loss, six sacks<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atlanta needs everything, but if you can\u2019t rush the passer on defense, you don\u2019t have much a of a defense. That\u2019s probably where they should start. Also, the fact that they\u2019ve not already worked up a contract for Lamar Jackson is simply franchise malfeasance. And to announce they weren\u2019t even interested when Jackson first became available should get everyone in this front office fired once this season ends with a losing record once again. Previous pick:<\/strong> Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. CHICAGO BEARS (from the Carolina Panthers) \u2013 O\u2019Cyrus Torrence, OL, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-5, 347, PFF Grade 88.0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bears have plenty of picks to work with in this draft and for drafts to come. They need to start building up their offense and should start up front with the offensive line. Torrence offers a versatile pick that should start at tackle or guard immediately. Previous pick:<\/strong> Will Anderson, Edge, Alabama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (from the New Orleans Saints) \u2013 Brian Branch, Safety\/Cornerback, Alabama<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-0, 190 pounds, 90 tackles, 14 for a loss, three sacks, two interceptions, seven passes defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to the 1st<\/sup> Cornerback selected:<\/strong> +2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to a new QB heavy run atop the draft, great players get pushed down and Branch, who is shooting up draft boards, lands on the NFC Champions\u2019 roster. With Marcus Epps departing the team in free agency, there\u2019s no reason not to replace him at safety in the draft with one of the top players of 2022. Previous pick:<\/strong> Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. TENNESSEE TITANS \u2013 Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 193 pounds, 60 receptions, 1,069 yards, six touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Wide Receiver selected:<\/strong> +500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I could do this draft over 50 times and I\u2019d still have the Titans taking a wide receiver here. Of course, this could be a trade down scenario if they do (stupidly) trade away Derrick Henry before the draft. They\u2019ll need to look for his replacement in the end of the first round and won\u2019t have a shot at the best RBs (Bijan Robinson out of Texas and Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama) if they stick with No. 42 overall. Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. HOUSTON TEXANS (from the Cleveland Browns) \u2013 Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-6, 275 pounds, 61 tackles, 14 for a loss, seven sacks, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Defensive Player selected:<\/strong> +300<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 2nd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +4500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 3rd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +2800<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Texans not only get their franchise quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick, at 12 they get a decades worth of sack potential. Wilson is a guy that people have going anywhere from the Top Five to slipping out of the Top 20. I think Houston gets lucky that he falls to him here. Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. NEW YORK JETS \u2013 Paris Johnson, Jr., OT, Ohio State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-6, 310 pounds, PFF grade 83.1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Offensive Lineman selected:<\/strong> -150<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a chance the Jets might not own this pick on draft day thanks to the impending Aaron Rodgers trade. New York seems pretty intent in not giving up a first rounder to Green Bay in exchange for Rodgers and his ayahuasca enema contraption. If the Jets do hold on to pick 13, they need to take someone who can help keep Rodgers upright. Previous pick:<\/strong> Brian Branch, Safety\/Cornerback, Alabama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS \u2013 Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 249 pounds, 67 receptions, 809 yards, nine touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Tight End selected:<\/strong> +130<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been a solid while since the Patriots had a playmaking tight end. They need plenty of players all over and field one of the weakest rosters in the AFC East. They also seem to have some issues at quarterback and the rumor is they\u2019re openly shopping Mac Jones. Whether Jones gets the keys again or it\u2019s Bailey Zappe, either guy will benefit by adding Mayer as a pass catcher. Previous pick:<\/strong> Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. GREEN BAY PACKERS \u2013 Jordan Addison, WR, USC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-0, 175 pounds, 59 catches, 875 yards, eight touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Wide Receiver selected:<\/strong> +900<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no change from the first mock draft here. And, yes, it remains humorous that the Pack never took a receiver in the first round while Aaron Rodgers was their quarterback, but I think they will the first year he\u2019s gone. Jordan Love\u2019s era will begin with a solid, and young, receiving corps. Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS \u2013 Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-1, 187 pounds, 27 tackles, one for a loss, one interception, five passes defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Colts can talk themselves out of a Lamar Jackson trade thanks to their draft position and the Falcons can just be complete idiots by bowing out before the bidding even began, the Commanders should be blowing up the Ravens free agent QB\u2019s DMs right now. If they keep this pick, Smith (or some other top rated cornerback) should be the selection. Previous pick:<\/strong> Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. PITTSBURGH STEELERS \u2013 Joey Porter, Jr., CB, Penn State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-2, 195 pounds, 27 tackles, 11 passes defended, one fumble recovery<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to the 1st<\/sup> Cornerback selected:<\/strong> +1200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I could have shuffled this pick some, put Christian Gonzalez here, but Porter is the perfect pick for the Steelers and, for the second draft in a row, they please their fanbase by adding a \u201clocal\u201d kid.  Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. DETROIT LIONS \u2013 Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-2, 200 pounds, 50 tackles, one for a loss, four interceptions, seven passes defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 3rd<\/sup> Overall Pick:<\/strong> +1800<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to the 1st<\/sup> Cornerback selected:<\/strong> -115<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of taking a cornerback way too early, the Lions instead let Gonzalez fall right to them at No. 18. The NFC North will look very different next season and Gonzalez could turn into a star thanks to generous contributions from Jordan Love, Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins pretty quickly. Previous pick:<\/strong> Kalee Ringo, CB, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS \u2013 Nolan Smith, Edge, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 18 tackles, seven for a loss, three sacks, one pass defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Buccaneers current starting edge rushes had a combined seven sacks last season. Smith might be a tad overrated at this point, but edge rushers are like quarterbacks. Sometimes you\u2019ve got reach for one. Tampa has other holes, on the offensive line and all over the defense, but I think they should go with their defensive front with this pick. Previous pick:<\/strong> Siaki Ika, DL, Baylor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS \u2013 Myles Murphy, DL, Clemson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-5, 275 pounds, 40 tackles, 11 for a loss, 6.5 sacks, two passes defended, one forced fumble<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Defensive Player selected:<\/strong> +2200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the return of Bobby Wagner to the middle of the defense, Seattle\u2019s needs move away from linebacker and to their defensive front. They need some run stop help with the San Francisco 49ers in their division and Murphy adds value as a pass rusher as well. Previous pick:<\/strong> Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS – Siaki Ika, DL, Baylor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 350 pounds, 24 tackles, two for a loss, two passes defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles has needs help on both lines and there are solid offensive tackles still on the board. Still, I\u2019m going with the highest ranked defensive lineman available since Brandon Staley is a specialist on that side of the ball and the team is already loaded at the skill positions. They\u2019ll need to hit the O-line in Round 2. Previous pick:<\/strong> Paris Johnson, Jr., OT, Ohio State<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. BALTIMORE RAVENS – Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-5, 230 pounds, 103 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, 9.5 sacks, one interception, five passes defended, one fumble recovery, three forced fumbles<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Linebacker selected:<\/strong> +125<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of right now, with Lamar Jackson untraded, this is the only first round selection the Ravens currently hold. Considering that Jackson has stated hid desire to move on, that usually means the conscious uncoupling has already begun. For some reason, probably because Jackson is acting as his own agent and is trying to get a full guaranteed contract, no trade or contract offer has materialized. If Baltimore does stick with just this selection, I have them taking the best linebacker off the board. Selecting linebackers has worked out pretty well for Baltimore over the last couple of decades. Previous pick:<\/strong> Antonio Johnson, Safety, Texas A&M<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. MINNESOTA VIKINGS \u2013 Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-0, 170 pounds, 41 tackles, 2.5 for a loss, three interceptions, 14 passes defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to the 1st<\/sup> Cornerback selected:<\/strong> -115<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If, for some reason (I\u2019m thinking a stiff cup of coffee and introduction to reality) Will Levis doesn\u2019t go earlier in the draft to some over reaching franchise, he\u2019d almost certainly go here to the Vikings. Since Levis is already in Detroit and off the board in this mock draft, we\u2019ll switch it up for one of this class\u2019 top corners. Previous pick:<\/strong> BJ Ojulari, Edge, LSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS \u2013 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-0, 197 pounds, five receptions, 43 yards<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Wide Receiver selected:<\/strong> -225<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This remains very late to see the third wide receiver of the first round come off the board and maybe not in the order that people expect. If JSN can bounce back 100 percent from his injury, the Jags should be set for the next six years at wideout considering they have Christian Kirk and a freshly unsuspended Calvin Ridley hitting the field in 2023. Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. NEW YORK GIANTS \u2013 Kalee Ringo, CB, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-2, 205 pounds, 42 tackles, two for a loss, two interceptions, seven passes defended, one forced fumble<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to the 1st<\/sup> Cornerback selected:<\/strong> +5000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time in half a decade, the Giants in the 20s after playing above their heads last season. Brian Daboll deserved the Coach of the Year Award, but he has his work cut out for him to keep New York from a serious backslide in 2023. Ringo fills a need and can not only cover well, but doesn\u2019t seem afraid to tackle. Previous pick:<\/strong> Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. DALLAS COWBOYS \u2013 Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-5, 333 pounds, PFF Grade: 71.4<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Offensive Lineman selected:<\/strong> +1299<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With their line getting a little long in the tooth, the Cowboys need to start replenishing talent up front. Previous pick:<\/strong> Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. BUFFALO BILLS \u2013 Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 310 pounds, PFF Grade 78.2<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Offensive Lineman selected:<\/strong> +475<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffalo isn\u2019t quite as close to a championship as most of us thought a season ago. There\u2019s still some holes there, but they\u2019ll benefit by adding Jones to their offensive front and taking a little more pressure off Josh Allen. Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. CINCINNATI BENGALS \u2013 Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 242 pounds, 70 receptions, 890 yards, eight touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Tight End selected:<\/strong> -150<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While everybody was busy picking the Bills to be the team to contend with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC, the Bengals are the team that\u2019s actually doing it. This team is loaded and just gotten better on the offensive line this offseason. Tight end is their only offensive need and there\u2019s no reason not to fill it here. Previous pick:<\/strong> Same<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (from the Denver Broncos) \u2013 Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-0, 175 pounds, 67 receptions, 1,267 yards, 15 touchdowns<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Wide Receiver selected:<\/strong> +2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019ve added Derek Carr, so it might be a good idea to plug in a wide receiver that will actually take the field opposite Chris Olave instead of watch every game in street clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous pick:<\/strong> Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES \u2013 Anthony Harrison, OT, Oklahoma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-5, 315 pounds, PFF Grade 72.6<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds to be 1st<\/sup> Offensive Lineman selected:<\/strong> +2500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both first round tight ends off the board, the Eagles push that pick to Rounds two or three and instead add the best offensive lineman available to keep that unit, one of the strongest on the team, ready to make another Super Bowl run in 2023. Previous pick:<\/strong> Feliz Anudike-Uzomah, Edge, Kansas State<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS \u2013 Bryan Bresee, DL, Clemson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-5, 300 pounds, 15 tackles, 5.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks, two passes defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chiefs could very well trade out of this pick, especially if a team wants to jump into the first round and take quarterback Hendon Hooker out of Tennessee to get his fifth year option. As it is, since I don\u2019t factor in imaginary trades in the Mock 2.0, we\u2019re going best player available. Previous pick:<\/strong> Anthony Harrison, OT, Oklahoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEAMS WITHOUT A FIRST ROUND PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. LOS ANGELES RAMS \u2013 BJ Ojulari, Edge, LSU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-3, 244 pounds, 58 tackles, 8.5 for a loss, 5.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles is remodeling its team, which means they\u2019re trying to put a contender together through the draft and cheap free agents. They have serious needs at edge, corner and offensive line (unless everyone can stay healthy this coming season). Ojulari could offer the same production as Leonard Floyd did a year ago on a rookie second round contract. Previous pick:<\/strong> Isaiah Foskey, Edge, Notre Dame<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. CLEVELAND BROWNS \u2013 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Edge, Kansas State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-3, 252 pounds, 46 tackles, 11 for a loss, 8.5 sacks, one pass defended, two fumble recoveries<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily for Cleveland, they don\u2019t have a ton of holes. But they could use a little edge rushing help to go with Myles Garrett. Previous pick:<\/strong> Gervon Dexter, Sr., DL, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. MIAMI DOLPHINS \u2013 Gervon Dexter, Sr., DL, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-6, 303 pounds, 55 tackles, four for a loss, two sacks, one interception, one pass defended<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dolphins could still select offensive line here and you couldn\u2019t argue against it. The easiest way to keep Tua Tagovailoa healthy is to keep him upright. Still, I\u2019m going with Dexter at this spot to bulk up their defensive line. Previous pick:<\/strong> Andrew Vorhees, OL, USC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. DENVER BRONCOS \u2013 Isaiah Foskey, Edge, Notre Dame<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-4, 257 pounds, 44 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, 10.5 sacks, one pass defended, one forced fumble<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foskey probably won\u2019t turn into Bradley Chubb, but the Broncos must get a contributing edge rusher out of this draft. And there\u2019s no reason not to do it with their first pick. Previous pick:<\/strong> Richard Gouraige, OT, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \u2013 Richard Gouraige, OT, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022: 6-5, 308 pounds, PFF Grade 83.9<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Niners have a stellar offensive line and, at No. 99, you\u2019re probably not picking a day one starter. Gouraige is a role player and a guy that could potentially turn into a future starter. Previous pick:<\/strong> Connor Galvin, OT, Baylor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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