Height: 6-foot-2 ½
Weight: 219 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: We know the Minnesota Vikings want to trade up, and it'll be a pricey endeavor. New England has a ton of needs, so while trading out a quarterback here is painful, the team would benefit from adding an extra first-round pick in 2024 and 2025. In exchange, Minnesota gets its choice of QB3 options.

J.J. McCarthy is getting a lot of buzz right now. He's a more fluid athlete and has a stronger arm than Maye. Both players project well in Kevin O'Connell's offense, but the McCarthy train wins out in this mock.

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 209 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: There's been enough smoke around who is considered the top receiver in the class to believe the Arizona Cardinals could take Malik Nabers. 

The team clearly wants a No. 1 pass-catcher, so it would have to be careful of how far it would drop in a trade down. If the Cardinals get leapfrogged, hanging on to their choice of a WR1 is their best bet.

Nabers is the more explosive talent, but Marvin Harrison Jr is still a freakier, rarer athlete. He'd immediately give Kyler Murray an elite presence for years to come.

Height: 6-foot-9
Weight: 321 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Jim Harbaugh kept most of the Los Angeles Chargers' expensive, veteran roster intact. While picking Nabers is tempting here, Harbaugh has built all his teams in the trenches first. That'll happen again, and Joe Alt is the best blocker on the board.

Whether he plays on the left or right side, Alt will help solidify a line that's been below-average throughout the Justin Herbert era.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 223 pounds
Class: R. Sophomore

Fit: Could the New York Giants really walk out of the draft with this good of a talent without moving up? It seems that way as the Cardinals and Chargers beg for teams to trade above them.

Drake Maye is an impressive athlete who can deliver haymakers downfield. He's also excellent in the short game, effectively understanding defenders' pre- and post-snap leverage. He plays a lot like Patrick Mahomes did in 2023 but doesn't have the same elite-level arm strength.

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 312 pounds
Class: R. Junior

Fit: The board falls nicely for the Tennessee Titans. Unless the franchise is in love with a quarterback, taking the best blocker immediately helps its woeful offense more than anyone else. Olumuyiwa Fashanu is a bit raw still but has the traits to be a franchise left tackle.

Tennessee's young offense still needs help blocking. Passing on Fashanu for a playmaker doesn't make sense for a franchise with the NFL’s worst offensive line.

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 247 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Atlanta Falcons look ripe to take the draft’s first defender. With a desperate need for a primary pass-rusher and a No. 2 corner, either position is in play. 

Dallas Turner had a stellar combine, and his 2023 film showed enough progression as a pass-rusher to believe Raheem Morris will maximize his potential as a star presence.

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 200 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Chicago Bears' trade for Keenan Allen seemingly made this pick a potential trade target if wide receivers fell. ESPN's Kris Rhim reported Allen's next deal is expected to be considerable. The Bears only gave up a fourth-round pick for Allen, so he might be a one-year rental in 2024. That means adding a long-term star at receiver is still in play. 

Getting Malik Nabers ninth overall is a great pick. His open-field speed and agility resemble Tyreek Hill's, and Williams would love to have this type of playmaker.

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 212 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: I can't support the idea that the New York Jets would spend this pick on a backup lineman. New York added Tyron Smith, John Simpson and Morgan Moses, and coach Robert Saleh expressed confidence in the growth of young players who played in 2023 due to injuries.

The Jets have to take the best playmaker, instead.

They get fortunate with Rome Odunze falling here. He's an elite vertical threat, showing incredible ball tracking and closing speed. Aaron Rodgers can thrive with Odunze and Garrett Wilson headlining his receiving corps.

Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 340 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The New England Patriots could snatch Bo Nix off the board right in front of Denver. Instead, they'll be patient and play the board. Amarius Mims is the best pure talent in the class along the line but has limited experience (802 career snaps). If he stays healthy, he could be the next Trent Williams. 

Whether Jacoby Brissett or a rookie starts for the Patriots in 2024, Mims would be an essential part of the offense's present and future.

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 214 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: The Denver Broncos have the only clearly open quarterback job. The Sean Payton trade cost the franchise its second-round pick in 2024, so it's now or never for Payton. It just so happens that Bo Nix is available and projects well for his offense.

Nix has a strong arm, good mobility and the experience needed to become a plus starter. He's been underappreciated throughout this draft cycle but is a worthy first-rounder.

Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 195 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Sometimes, teams are more confident and comfortable with internal options than the public believes. It seems the Las Vegas Raiders are fine with Theyer Munford Jr. at right tackle, opening up the possibility of them drafting the best player available at No. 13. 

It just so happens their biggest need can be addressed at the same time, as Quinyon Mitchell is ripe for picking.

Mitchell is a supremely gifted athlete who can complement Jack Jones as a playmaking corner. Whether in man or zone coverage, Mitchell projects as a premier CB1.

Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 209 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The New Orleans Saints are stuck with Derek Carr's contract, so making the best of the situation around him is the only real option. 

Brian Thomas Jr. is a risky prospect because he's primarily a go-route threat, but he's so effective and explosive it's worthwhile to roll the dice. He's the right guy to take pressure off Chris Olave and Alvin Kamara.

Height: 6-feet-3
Weight: 243 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Indianapolis Colts need a corner, but their zone-heavy approach removes some of the position's value. On Day 2, they can find a quality mixed scheme or zone corner, freeing up this selection to take Brock Bowers. 

Tight end isn't a pressing need for the offense but playmaking still is, and Bowers is more of a weapon than pure inline tight end.

Bowers has the agility of a slot receiver and the speed of a vertical threat. He'd complement Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs perfectly, giving the Colts an upgrade on Alex Pierce.

Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 165 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: Losing Calvin Ridley hurts the Jacksonville Jaguars in the short term, but it was the right move to avoid paying him what Tennessee did. The Jaguars' trio of Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Gabe Davis still lacks an explosive option, so Xavier Worthy's record-setting speed is especially attractive. 

Worthy has the field vision and open-field burst to create easy yards after the catch. He has to improve his route running and reliability as a pass-catcher, but it's undeniable how much of a game-breaker he is.

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 342 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Cincinnati Bengals love massive tackles, and it's hard to find someone who takes up more real estate than JC Latham. 

He brings incredible strength to the trenches, so he'd complement Cincinnati's veteran pair of Trent Brown and Orlando Brown Jr. 

The former is only on a one-year deal, so Latham can compete for the job in 2024 and relegate Brown to being a backup swing tackle.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 254 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Replacing Aaron Donald is impossible, but crafting a great pass-rusher group isn't. The Los Angeles Rams have a head start thanks to 2023 draft picks Byron Jones and Kobie Turner. Adding Florida State's Jared Verse further solidifies the multifront attack.

Verse is densely built and ready to play on Day 1. All three defenders can be on the field simultaneously, making this a fearsome trio for years to come.

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 324 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Continuing this offseason's mission of overhauling a dreadful offense in 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers snag one of the draft's best blockers. 

Taliese Fuaga is a bullying presence at right tackle, and Pittsburgh can flip Broderick Jones to the left side. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will thank the organization for bolstering the line. 

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 313 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: The Miami Dolphins are the only team to lose two nine-figure free agents this offseason, Robert Hunt and Christian Wilkins, and the Dolphins have failed to replace them. 

Protecting Tua Tagovailoa is still the mission, so Graham Barton gets the nod over a defensive tackle. Barton has the athleticism and polish to play tackle, guard or center, but he likely settles in as the right tackle. 

Height: 5-foot-11 ½
Weight: 199 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Philadelphia Eagles have an aging, slow cornerback room. Kool-Aid McKinstry packs the right punch to upgrade the unit. 

While McKinstry doesn’t possess Mitchell's exceptional burst or Arnold's versatility, McKinstry compensates with his quick feet, excellent instincts and impeccable timing, making him a high-floor player.

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 205 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: New England added some depth to its receiving corps this offseason, re-signing Kendrick Bourne and adding K.J. Osborn. However, DeMario Douglas is the group’s only other solid piece. 

Even if Bourne wasn't coming off a torn ACL, adding a higher-end receiver was a must. None of JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton or Kayshon Boutte have earned their 2024 roster spot.

Adonai Mitchell is a game-changer for the Patriots. He's a top-notch route runner with dominant vertical traits. Finally, New England will have a WR1.

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 311 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: The Green Bay Packers would surely love to see Barton or Fautanu fall. With them gone, the Packers go with another über athletic blocker who can play tackle or guard. 

Jordan Morgan is fast and twitchy but lacks some of the strength needed to go higher. There's not a better situation for him to develop than in Green Bay.

Height: 6-foot-0 ½
Weight: 203 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: The Carlton Davis trade opened a clear need for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team with talent on both sides of the ball. 

This is the right range for the next crop of corners to be selected, and Cooper DeJean is the best of the bunch. DeJean is a fantastic athlete and ballhawk. Plus, his versatility gives extraordinary value to a creative defensive mind such as Todd Bowles.

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 304 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: There isn't a team in the NFL with less defensive-front-seven talent than the Cardinals. 

Jonathan Gannon needs more talented players to develop an effective unit, and Jer'Zhan Newton is a game-wrecker. Thanks to his speed and terrific leverage, he can line up and win from any spot along the line.

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 259 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: The Buffalo Bills lost several familiar names this offseason, but those players' impact wasn't as big as their reputations. Adding a pass rusher who can augment a defense in the midst of revamping makes sense. 

Laiatu Latu has great short-area quickness and a deep set of moves, so he'll earn a role in Year 1 for a team with Super Bowl hopes.

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 326 pounds
Class: R. Sophomore

Fit: There's more buzz around the Detroit Lions replacing Taylor Decker's huge $19.1 million cap hit than anticipated, considering his talent. 

If Detroit wants to offload Decker this summer, Kingsley Suamataia has to be considered here. Suamataia is much like Decker as a prospect: He gets the job done more often than not and relies on great tools to win.

Height: 6-foot-0 ½
Weight: 297 pounds
Class: Junior

Fit: No team lost more in free agency than the Baltimore Ravens did. Keeping Justin Madubuike was a win, but the rest of the defensive line is aging or could use upgrading. Landing a solid first-round talent such as Byron Murphy at the end of the round is on-brand for Baltimore.

Murphy is quick and instinctive and has the strength to move up and down the line. He'll help a pass rush that doesn't rely on one star to be effective.

Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 322 pounds
Class: R. Junior

Fit: The right tackle spot is still a concern for the San Francisco 49ers, so plugging in one of the last great tackle prospects makes too much sense. 

Tyler Guyton is a natural and will continue to flourish as he gains experience. His quickness and size are impressive, and learning from Trent Williams can shore up his occasional gaffes.

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 216 pounds
Class: Senior

Fit: Kansas City is in prime position to drop down a few picks and still land a receiver or cornerback. Jerod Mayo said he sees five potential franchise passers in this class, and it's possible Michael Penix Jr. is the final one. If he is, then the Patriots can get a massive value by waiting. 

Penix is arguably the class’ best pure passer, delivering effortless touch passes to all levels of the field. He blazed a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at his pro day but isn't a running threat and struggles against pressure. Putting him behind a strong offensive line could lead to huge results.