2024 Post Combine 2 Round NFL Mock Draft

 It’s that time of year! We now have a little less than 2 months between the combine and the draft. As always, speculation will be abundant and we currently have a lot of questions at the game’s top spot: QB. Let’s face it, every good offseason features a QB carousel and this year has the ability to provide a hectic one. Big names like Russ, Kirk Cousins, and Justin Fields remain available but the real story starts with a loaded QB draft class. We’re poised for a potential all QB top 3, 4 in the top 10, and possibly even 6 first rounders. As the dominos fall, things are going to look a lot different and this is my first opportunity to take a stab at how everything will play out.

This will be the first of a 4 part series of mocks I’ll be doing for this page, followed by: a post free agency 3 rounder, a full 7 rounder that will release one week before the draft, and a final 1 round mock the night before the draft. This mock draft will have no trades as it’s pointless to speculate on that until we see how free agency changes things, all following mocks will have them. I find this tradeless mock to be a valuable exercise focused on who I expect to see in the early rounds and where they’d make sense IF the draft happened today. Let’s get rippin’:

Round 1:

1. Chicago Bears - QB Caleb Williams USC: 

Here we go again, it’s no shock that Chicago is right back at the top of the draft. Queue another big time Bears QB mistake. Let’s not kid ourselves, this pick is as good as done barring a blockbuster trade and I doubt anyone is willing to pay the price it’ll take to get Williams. Chicago has struggled to find a franchise guy for a reason, it feels like they constantly make frantic/rushed decisions regarding QB (see the Trubisky trade and Rex Grossman).  Everyone knows I am not a Fields guy, but this is a mistake. I do not believe that Williams is the guy to turn around a culture like this… not to mention this Offense is built around hiding Fields’ weaknesses which are the complete opposite of Williams’. Williams isn’t a proven winner, can be attention starved at times (see last year’s Utah incident), and has no desire to be a Bear. It’s the wrong pick. I have no doubt that Williams could be successful if given the time to mature, Chicago is a recipe for disaster in that regard and will inhibit his growth just as they have with Fields. He wants to be in D.C., I say let him.

2. Washington Commanders - QB Drake Maye UNC:

I think we could be in for a surprise at picks 2 and/or 3. I could see a WR needy team not far outside of the top 5 looking to slide up in this range to grab Harrison before Arizona does. That said, there are no trades in this mock and Washington will be tasked with making the draft’s most difficult decision: Maye or Daniels? Maye feels like a better fit for the Commanders, I also believe him to be the better prospect. I like Daniels but I think he’s still riding that heisman high. As the dust settles, I believe we’ll have a clear QB hierarchy: Williams, Maye, Daniels. Maye being my personal favorite.

3. New England Patriots - QB Jayden Daniels LSU:

Same situation here, I don’t think trading back is out of the question for New England but we don’t have that option in this scenario. Marvin Harrison Jr. is a dark horse here if the Pats aren’t in love with Daniels as their franchise guy. That said, I think they’d be happy with either Maye or Daniels and even happier to allow Washington to make that decision for them.

4. Arizona Cardinals - WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Ohio State:

This is the easiest pick of the draft, I believe Harrison is this year’s best prospect so getting him at 4 is a huge steal. This fills a major need for the Cards and gives Kyler no excuses in a prove it year. Arizona should feel really good going into draft day, the only concern is someone jumping up to make Harrison their guy. I wouldn’t rule out a relatively low cost swap with Washington at 2 if Arizona is worried about New England taking Harrison and Washington is fine with either Maye or Daniels as I expect them to be.

5. Los Angeles Chargers - OT Joe Alt Notre Dame:

The Chargers could go a few ways here: Brock Bowers would be a great fit and I believe he’ll be high on their board, just not #5 high. Corner is also a major need and is poised to have some of the highest risers from the combine (Wiggins and Mitchell), but once again top 5 feels like a stretch. An Edge like Dallas Turner would be in play if Khalil Mack is dealt, but I feel like that isn’t going to happen. If that’s the case and the Chargers stay put at 5, Alt has to be the pick. While this isn’t their most glaring need, Alt is a great fit for Harbaugh style football and a day 1 upgrade protecting Justin Herbert.

6. New York Giants - WR Malik Nabers LSU:

The run on Offense continues. I don’t expect Nabers to be available at 6 come draft day, but if he is, New York would be all over him. I look for a team to move into the top 5 for a WR, and expect both Nabers and Harrison to go in that range. The Giants have done a solid job of rebuilding this receiver room but it still feels off, that’s because there’s no true #1 for Daniel Jones. Nabers would immediately be that, and that’s right, I said Daniel Jones. There are some key points I want to make here, I am fairly confident Jones is still viewed as the guy in New York. Don’t get me wrong, he looked bad when healthy this past year but was he ever really healthy. He was also constantly under duress. If anything, the decline of the Giants this year is heavily correlated to the lack of successful play from Jones. That’s why it’s become easier to let Saquon go, and more important to focus on building Jones up. They did just extend him after all. WR and IOL are absolutely musts in order to do this, and The Giants fill one right away. Needless to say, I don’t buy this Giants selecting a QB hype. Note, DB is also a massive need and Terrion Arnold is in play here if Nabers is gone.

7. Tennessee Titans - WR Rome Odunze Washington:

The last of the big 3 WRs is gone and we continue through 7 picks of straight offense. Things are going to be a lot different in Tennessee moving forward. The top two items on Brian Callahan’s punch list: Get Levis a true #1 and get some bookends to keep him upright. Callahan can either learn from Cincy’s mistakes and go OT with Fashanu or Fuaga here -Or- He can go with what made Cincy great and create a dominant young QB-WR pairing mirroring Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. I think it’s too tempting to pass up the latter.

8. Atlanta Falcons - Edge Dallas Turner Alabama:

Until Free Agency is over it’s going to be hard to gauge where Atlanta is at. I expect this roster to look a lot different under the new regime and that starts at Quarterback. McCarthy would make a lot of sense here and I do expect him somewhere inside this top 10, but I think that’s going to be via a trade up. I expect Atlanta to satisfy QB with a veteran, I’m leaning toward Justin Fields as that race is likely just Atlanta and Vegas. Kirk Cousins could be a surprising fit if he likes how McVay and company got Stafford a ring in his final years. Assuming QB is taken care of, Pass Rush is a likely culprit for an upgrade. Turner is going to be the top defensive player on a lot of boards and he’ll give Raheem Morris a way to dial up some pressure. Turner blew up the combine and may be in line for similar production to his former teammate, Will Anderson, who got his start for a new defensive minded HC last season.

9. Chicago Bears - Edge Jared Verse FSU:

I wouldn’t be shocked if Chicago still has some interest in solidifying OT opposite of Darnell Wright. Fuaga and Fashanu would both be great values here on the line. Instead, I see Chicago opting to solidify a spot with more historical significance. The Bears have been at their best when they take a defense first approach, pairing Verse with recently acquired Montez Sweat would be a slam dunk. Chi town would now tote a top tier pash rush duo to accompany their talented young backend.

10. New York Jets - OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu PSU:

It’s no secret that this Jets Offensive Line has to get better, I feel like that’s the case every year. The addition of Fashanu would mean that both tackle spots are solidified for quite a while. I had high hopes for Mekhi Becton but that era appears to be over. Fashanu gets the nod over Fuaga here because of his natural fit for the Left Side. He can be a bit raw but the Jets could resign Duane Brown if a slower approach is needed. Adding a tackle is a necessity if they want to keep Rodgers on the field for more than a few snaps this year.

11. Minnesota Vikings - QB J.J. McCarthy Michigan:

This is one of the draft’s big question marks and I’m starting to lean more in the direction of Kirk Cousins actually leaving. If that’s the case, I could see Minnesota retaining Danielle Hunter and looking to draft a QB. If it’s not, Chop Robinson would be the pick here with Jared Verse gone. Now in the case of McCarthy, I’d be very surprised to actually see this happen here. As mentioned earlier, I expect a trade up to 5 or 7 for McCarthy. In fact, I expect that move coming from Denver leaving Minnesota to take an edge rusher and look for Penix or Nix later. I’d also think that situation wouldn’t be too devastating for Minnesota. After what happened last year, they’ll be in the veteran QB market whether its Cousins, Wilson, or someone else with a winning resume. If Denver jumps Minnesota for McCarthy, Minnesota bolsters the pash rush here and grabs a lower tier QB at their next pick allowing said QB to develop behind their veteran starter. That’s not a bad scenario but they may have to move up from 43 to get it done. If McCarthy is somehow here at 11, The Vikings will be elated.

12. Denver Broncos - CB Terrion Arnold Alabama:

As mentioned above, my expectation is that Denver isn’t picking here. I see them moving up for McCarthy, I believe he’s Sean Payton’s guy. If they miss out, they’d be a prime trade back candidate. In this tradeless scenario, Denver will wait until later for their QB and look to bolster a defense that could use some upgrades. Chop is in play here but he feels a bit too raw to take over Arnold when they both fill big needs. Arnold gives Payton a position flexible CB capable of being the day one starter opposite of Surtain or in the slot. He’ll remind Payton of his old CB1 Marshon Lattimore.

13. Las Vegas Raiders - OT Amarius Mims Georgia:

I know this comes as a shock here over Fuaga or even Latham, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of mocking It’s that no matter what city they’re in The Raiders will shock you. That said, this feels like a shock the Raiders would actually get right. Mims is a mountain at 6’8” with movement skills that may even exceed past Georgia big men Darnell Washington and Broderick Jones. Even with a small sample size, the tape suggests he’d be fine day one at the right bookend with room to be great on the left side. Vegas pretty much has a clean slate from C to RT with holes to fill at every spot opposite the left side. In my opinion, Mims has way more upside *at OT* than Latham or Fuaga with only a bit more risk. Vegas is going to be aggressive in the QB market, and they’re going to need to build an OL that can protect that veteran QB. Let me tell you one more thing Vegas fans, chill out on the Pass Rusher talk. They will not be giving up on top pick Tyree Wilson this soon, especially with Koonce there if development remains slow. So no, Edge isn’t in play here.

14. New Orleans Saints - Edge Chop Robinson PSU:

Chop Robinson is going to be one of the biggest combine risers, originally it looked like a pretty big gap between Turner/Verse and the rest of the pack. Now I think some teams will have Robinson in that same tier, so 14 may even be a little late for him. The Saints are tough because for years it’s felt like they aren’t that great anywhere. They could upgrade almost every spot with Bowers being a potential pick here or an OT. They’ll also be a strong candidate to move up or down on draft day. I know a lot of people are begging for OT here but Latham and Fuaga are the top guys available. NOLA needs a long term solution at LT and I don’t see either really fitting that mold, Ramczyk isn’t going to swap sides this late in his career either. They can fill that need in round 2, this may be the deepest OT class we’ve seen in years. While they’ve invested heavily in edge several times recently (Davenport, Turner, Foskey), it seems like they keep coming up with rotational guys. Chop will be another one initially but he should become a great starter over time taking over for the soon to depart Cam Jordan as the team’s featured edge.

15. Indianapolis Colts - TE Brock Bowers Georgia:

This is probably a bit late for Bowers, I have a feeling The Chargers may move back with a QB needy team and snag him in the early teens (11 to 13). It’s really hard to gauge where teams will value a great TE, we did see Pitts go top 5 not too long ago. If Bowers is here at 15, he’s a perfect fit for Indy. The Colts already boast a scary young offense with Richardson at the helm, but I expect them to add at least one pass catching weapon in the first two days of the draft. This is a great fit for a team that gets a lot of use out of TEs despite being relatively weak at the position.

16. Seattle Seahawks - QB Michael Penix Jr. Washington:

This is a perfect fit for The Hawks, however I’d expect this to happen a little bit later via a trade down. Penix’s injury history at IU makes him feel more reasonable in the 20s. It’s also worth noting that Seattle could be a prime candidate for a blockbuster trade to grab a top QB, especially if New England or Washington isn’t sure on Maye/Daniels. Let’s face it, Geno Smith’s main advocate is no longer Head Coach and I doubt the new regime sees a future with him at QB. This is an ultra talented roster that needs a franchise guy to go with it’s great young nucleus. Seattle wins a lot of points with fans by grabbing the former championship game Husky, and finds a young QB with a great arm. Penix has a really great mold to sit a year and learn from a QB with an interesting track record in Geno Smith.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Adonai Mitchell Texas:

This is another huge question at the draft, The Jags have been doing a lot of homework on corner and could really use an upgrade there but… It’s been three whole years into the Lawrence era and they haven’t actually invested in finding a number 1 receiver. They got Ridley on the cheap thinking he’d make them look like geniuses but all it proved was that he’s a solid deep threat option at this point in his career, no more no less. Even if he’s resigned, the need for a long term #1 is still there. They keep trying to get creative and failing by attempting to jam non-feature guys into that role. Ridley is a great deep guy, not a #1. Kirk is a great slot guy, not a #1. Finding a true #1 takes this receiving corp over the moon, the question is will they finally get out of their own way and just do it. There are two fantastic CB options here who should be gone by now in Wiggins and Quinyon Mitchell, but it’s time to get his taken care of. While Xavier Worthy stole the show at the combine, another Texas receiver helped himself just as much. Mitchell’s tape shows awesome flashes of a guy with number 1 receiver ball skills and field stretching ability to boot. He crushed his combine workout checking all of the athletic boxes as well. He’s a bit raw and inconsistent, but the pedigree will have him rising up boards. Jacksonville is a dream situation for his development with Kirk, Engram, and possibly Ridley taking some pressure off of him to be the man right away.

18. Cincinnati Bengals - OT Taliese Fuaga Oregon State:

The slide for Fuaga finally comes to an end. I could see Fuaga going anywhere from late top 10 to late teens, in this case Cincy gets a heck of a value at 18. I’d be surprised to see him hanging around at this point, but everyone can’t go where you think their value is. Let me be clear though, I don’t agree with the sentiment that Cincy has to grab a Tackle early. They’ve invested in tackle quite a few times and missed, but there’s still potential for 2021 second rounder Jackson Carman or 4th rounder D’Ante Smith to step up assuming Jonah Williams isn’t retained. For the right value, like Fuaga or Latham, I see The Bengals going tackle here but I think they’d love to add a TE even more. If Bowers did last to 15, they could look to move up for him. I also think they’d be perfectly happy staying put and grabbing Ja’Tavion Sanders here if a top tackle isn’t available.

19. Los Angeles Rams - CB Cooper DeJean Iowa:

I absolutely love this fit. When the Rams actually draft, Sean McVay values tape and production more than anything. When you turn on the tape, DeJean is just a difference maker. He feels like the type of player that was missing after Ramsey’s departure and I believe he could be the piece to make this defense relevant again. The Rams have holes all throughout the secondary, a move to Safety is possible but he feels like a great fit on the outside in LA. Latham could be in play here too as Tackle is still a bit weak but I think DeJean is a piece McVay would view as an instant hit.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - CB Quinyon Mitchell Toledo:

This is a tough one, Pittsburgh would love to get their hands on Mitchell or Nate Wiggins at 20. After their combine performances, I thought they’d be lucky if one was still available here. I still expect the market for them may be better after the free agency dust settles but in this case things play out far too well for The Steelers leaving them with a difficult choice. On one hand you have an absolute burner with unteachable ball-hawking traits in Wiggins. On the other you have a physical specimen strong enough to breakup any catch, who hits like a safety and can keep up with anyone downfield in Mitchell. Both players would be great in Pittsburgh’s system but I give Mitchell the nod here on physicality alone. Joey Porter Jr. and Mitchell himself will form one of the leagues best tandems for some time to come.

21. Miami Dolphins - OL Graham Barton Duke:

Miami is also faced with a tough decision here as grabbing Wiggins and pairing him with Ramsey would be a fantastic move. In this mock, cooler heads prevail and they fill a much more glaring need while allowing last year’s second rounder Cam Smith to step in and fill duties opposite Jalen Ramsey. I think Barton will be a fast riser down the stretch as he has 5 position flexibility across the OLine making him a huge flex piece for a Miami front slated to be decimated by free agency. Miami might lose all three returning starters from their interior OLine and despite playing LT at Duke, Barton would be an immediate upgrade in any of those three spots. If he develops well and proves his length won’t inhibit him at the next level, he could eventually replace the aging Terron Armstead on the outside.

22. Philadelphia Eagles - CB Nate Wiggins Clemson:

Be happy Eagles fans, you may have gotten the steal of the draft yet again, this time all the way back at 22. Wiggins should be gone by now and probably will be come draft day if a team like Seattle trades back. Just to note, if Bowers was gone Wiggins is probably the pick there and there’s a real chance Jacksonville takes him over a receiver. In this case, he lasts to 22 and is headed to Philly. James Bradberry appears to be close to the end of his Eagles journey and Darius Slay probably isn’t too far behind himself. Philly gets a ballhawking speedster to man the corner for the next decade.

23. Houston Texans - DT Byron Murphy II Texas:

This is another pick/fit I really love. DeMeco Ryans and Nick Caserio did a great job of taking this team in a complete 180 last year. Caserio was lucky to have a job after how bad his Texans tenure started, but last year he turned a roster packed full of holes into one of the most solid groups through and through. There’s not a lot of glaring needs, Houston could use upgrades at Corner, LB, and HB in addition to DT. This draft goes in a direction that Murphy is the clear guy at this pick. Even if the Texans retain Sheldon Rankins, Murphy would be a great fit and give them a long term plan on the interior of the DLine. He’s a dynamic tackle with run stuffing and pass rushing value, a mold DeMeco Ryans is used to from his time in San Fran. In all of this, I am assuming they’re able to bring back Jonathan Greenard. Losing him could shift their focus to adding on the edge. The Texans are also a threat to move up for a top corner if we do in fact see a slide like the one in this mock.

24. Dallas Cowboys - OT JC Latham Alabama:

This pick has to be OT, with Tyron Smith’s departure there’s a giant hole at LT for the first time in quite a while. Terrance Steele is serviceable at RT but that could still be a spot to upgrade. Luckily for Dallas, this draft is loaded at Tackle and JC Latham has fallen in their laps. I think Tyler Guyton from Oklahoma would be an even better fit for The Cowboys as an ultra athletic pass protector but Latham is just too good of a value to pass up on at 24. Dallas will have an interesting predicament on their hands with this pick, assuming they don’t add another Tackle prospect. Between former 1st rounder Tyler Smith, Terrance Steele, and Latham you’ll have to fill LT, RT, and LG. Latham will likely be a Tackle upgrade for Dallas but they could start him out at Guard just like they did for Tyler Smith if that’s what his development suggests.

25. Green Bay Packers - OT Tyler Guyton Oklahoma:

Green Bay doesn’t have a lot of major needs, this is another really solid roster. Adding a Safety would be smart but I think the first would be too early for that this year. It would be smart of The Packers to continue to supply the offensive line with young talent to keep their franchise QB healthy for the long term. Guyton could slot into RT as a rookie bumping Zach Tom back inside. Long-term, Guyton would be perfect to take over for long time blind side protector David Bakhtiari.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - OT/OG Troy Fautanu Washington:

After resigning Mike Evans and tagging Antoine Winfield, there’s no major holes in Tampa as long as they keep QB under control. Left Guard could use an upgrade and looks to be a potential hole with Aaron Stinnie slated for Free Agency. RT could also be a spot for upgrade, currently manned by Luke Goedeke. I believe Fautanu would be best utilized slotting into Guard at the next level but The Bucs could slide Goedeke inside if Fautanu performs well in Tackle reps during the preseason.

27. Arizona Cardinals - DE Braden Fiske FSU:

Arizona appears poised to deploy a trenches first mentality going forward with Johnathan Gannon at the helm. Gannon won in Philly with a superior interior DLine and has inherited a very lacking front in Arizona. The Cards could improve all across their DLine, DL makes a lot of sense here but the question is who. I considered Darius Robinson but the combine likely hurt his stock a bit. I could also see Gannon being a big fan of Jer’Zhan Newton as he’s a very similar player to some of the DTs that helped Gannon’s D thrive in Philly. That said, Gannon is running a base 3-4 in Arizona and Newton doesn’t really fit anywhere in his base packages. Fiske absolutely killed the combine showcasing the kind of superior athleticism that makes defensive minded HCs drool. Gannon can maximize Fiske as a base 3-4 end with interior pass rush ability on passing downs. CB is also a big need and McKinstry would make a lot of sense here but again, the new Cardinal philosophy is going to be trenches first.

28. Buffalo Bills - WR Brian Thomas Jr. LSU:

I’m really conflicted on this pick, the staple of Buffalo’s defense has always been their defensive line. Said line is almost completely made up of current free agents. Buffalo is bound to lose some of that depth and they’ll be looking to replenish DT and Edge in the draft. Another spot likely to be hit by free agency is WR with incumbent starter Gabe Davis due for his next contract. This pick will be heavily dependent on free agency, but for this mock I’m going best need filler available which is Thomas. Thomas gives Josh Allen a long, tall strider on the outside, something he’s never really had. This addition could lead to the best version of Allen we’ve seen yet by opening up the vertical passing game. It’s also a perfect spot for Thomas, a team that can play to his strengths and not pressure him to be something he’s not. Thomas should go earlier and while you’d expect his great combine to help him, I think he’s hurt by the volume of speedy pass catchers available. It’s worth noting that the other option that made sense here was Jer’Zhan Newton at DT, he’d be a great fit alongside Ed Oliver.

29. Detroit Lions - OG Cooper Beebe Kansas State:

I love this fit, both of Detroit’s starting Guards are scheduled to hit Free Agency and Beebe is the best true Guard in this draft. He plays with a blend of strength, grit, and physicality that Dan Campbell will absolutely love. Campbell and Holmes have built a team with a working man’s mentality, Beebe is going to be a great fit for that culture. McKinstry is a potential option here but Corner has been a bit of an issue, I’d expect Detroit to put a higher focus on retaining the qualities that have gotten them this far and gritty line play has been a big part of that.

30. Baltimore Ravens - DL Jer’Zhan Newton Illinois:

I know I said earlier that Newton doesn’t fit a base 3-4 but the Ravens are quite an exception. They love oversized ends inside and oversized rushers on the edge, I don’t see that changing with Zach Orr at DC. Coincidentally, there are fits at both spots here with Newton for base DE and Darius Robinson potentially on the Edge. Newton may be the best player on the board at this point and has a lot of similarities to recently franchise tagged Justin Madubuike. In the short term they’ll make a fantastic tandem and bring The Ravens interior pressure up a notch. In the long term, he may be the replacement for Madubuike who’s due for a massive deal at some point.

31. San Francisco 49ers - OT Jordan Morgan Arizona:

Despite being the returning NFC champs, there’s quite a few weak points on this Niners roster. Edge is a big question outside of Bosa, but I expect San Fran to retain some free agents there. Upgrades in the secondary would be nice to see but I feel like it’s that way every year, doesn’t seem to be a major priority for Lynch and company. That brings us to OLine, a former strength of The Niners thats become a major weakness. This is another team that could use upgrades from C to RT, but the left side will be weakened soon enough itself. With Trent Williams’ eventual retirement looming, Morgan doesn’t get enough hype but the talent is great. He has the movement skills John Lynch covets in the run game and is capable as a Pass Blocker on the edge. His phenomenal pulling ability coupled with questions about his ability to set on passing plays leave some teams to project him at Guard and others to believe in his ability at LT. San Fran will view him as the future replacement to Williams and an immediate upgrade over Colton McKivitz on the right side. If pass pro proves to be too difficult for him on the outside in the NFL, The Niners could always use a Guard upgrade down the line. I believe Morgan is a first round lock if it wasn’t for an ACL tear in late 2022.

32. Kansas City Chiefs - WR Xavier Worthy Texas:

*Note* I think there will be trade up interest from 25 on for Kool-Aid McKinstry as well as trade up interest for Worthy once Thomas is gone. I expect McKinstry to find his way in the first and there’s a real chance KC doesn’t get this option here.

The Chiefs have holes across the DLine, but once Newton was gone it became clear that those could be satisfied later. Tagging Sneed lessens and nearly eliminates the need at Corner. Receiver is obviously a big hole and while KC has been reluctant to invest there early in past drafts, Worthy’s speed is too difficult to deny. Breaking the 40 record nearly guarantees him a first round flyer and I’d expect him to go earlier than 32. The need for sure hands is less looming than some would expect after the emergence of WR1 Rashee Rice as a complement to Kelce. The Chiefs need a field stretcher with some sort of consistency and they’ll be very happy taking a stab at Worthy to fulfill that.

Round 2:

33. Carolina Panthers - CB Kool-Aid McKinstry Alabama

34. Washington Commanders - OT Patrick Paul Houston

35. New England Patriots - Edge Laiatu Latu UCLA:

I want to make mention that I fully expect Latu to fall to the 2nd round. The guy was forced to retire not too long ago due to a major neck injury. I’m sure he’s healthy now as his play at UCLA would suggest but that’s far too big of a risk for a team to take in the first round. His draft day will be similar to past guys perceived to be first round locks with big injury flags. Example: Myles Jack.

36. Arizona Cardinals - C Jackson Powers-Johnson Oregon

37. Los Angeles Chargers - HB Blake Corum Michigan

38. New York Giants - OG Christian Haynes UConn

39. Tennessee Titans - OT Kingsley Suamataia BYU

40. Atlanta Falcons - QB Bo Nix Oregon

41. Washington Commanders - DL/Edge Darius Robinson Missouri

42. Green Bay Packers - S Tyler Nubin Minnesota 

43. Minnesota Vikings - Edge Adisa Isaac PSU

44. New Orleans Saints - WR Keon Coleman FSU

45. Las Vegas Raiders - DL Kris Jenkins Michigan

46. Philadelphia Eagles - WR Ladd McConkey Georgia

47. Indianapolis Colts - DT Ruke Orhorhoro Clemson

48. New York Giants - HB Jaylen Wright Tennessee 

49. Jacksonville Jaguars - CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Missouri

50. Cincinnati Bengals - TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Texas

51. Los Angeles Rams - C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger Georgia

52. Pittsburgh Steelers - C Zach Frazier WVU

53. Miami Dolphins - S Cole Bishop Utah

54. Philadelphia Eagles - LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Clemson

55. Cleveland Browns - LB Edgerrin Cooper Texas A&M

56. Dallas Cowboys - HB Jonathon Brooks Texas

57. Green Bay Packers - HB Trey Benson FSU

58. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Edge Chris Braswell Alabama

59. Houston Texans - CB Kamari Lassiter Georgia 

60. Buffalo Bills - DT T’Vondre Sweat Texas

61. Detroit Lions - WR Troy Franklin Oregon

62. Baltimore Ravens - OG Christian Mahogany Boston College

63. San Francisco 49ers - Edge Bralen Trice Washington

64. Kansas City Chiefs - DT Mekhi Wingo LSU