Surprise! Jayden Daniels is the second quarterback off the board, not Drake Maye.

Daniels had an incredible 2023 season — he was the most dynamic quarterback in all college football. The Washington Commanders desperately need someone to make them exciting again, and Daniels could certainly do that.

Drake Maye is a perfect fit for the New England Patriots given his size and arm talent. A strong arm is needed in the AFC East with so many games played in poor weather.

Maye isn't a perfect prospect because he needs to clean up his decision-making and accuracy, but this would be a fantastic selection by the Patriots should he be available at No. 3. 

This mock draft couldn’t have worked out any better for the Arizona Cardinals.

With three quarterbacks picked in a row, that leaves Marvin Harrison Jr. on the board at No. 4. Wide receiver is the most significant need for Arizona, and Harrison is a can't-miss prospect. Pairing him with Kyler Murray would be a blast to watch.

Drafting a tight end inside the top 10 picks usually isn't a good idea, but this fit might be too good for the Los Angeles Chargers to pass up.

Brock Bowers is one of the best tight end prospects ever to enter the NFL Draft, and he is a terror after the catch. Pairing him with Justin Herbert would give the Chargers their version of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

The New York Giants had a lot of success with a certain first-round receiver from LSU before, so why not do it again?

In most drafts, Nabers would be the first receiver off the board. But with Harrison in this class, Nabers “falls” to No. 6. He would give the Giants the bonafide No. 1 receiver they’ve desperately lacked since trading away Odell Beckham Jr.

There might not be a better fit in the entire draft than Joe Alt to the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans have a significant issue at left tackle because Andre Dillard is proving to be a free-agent bust. Peter Skornoski is better suited to play guard, and putting Skornoski and Alt next to each other could help Tennessee fortify its offensive line.

Ideally, the Atlanta Falcons would love to move up and get one of the top three quarterbacks in this class. But in this mock, they stay at No. 8 and select the top cornerback: Nate Wiggins.

A.J. Terrell had another strong season in Atlanta, but the Falcons need a better option opposite him. Pairing him with another Clemson Tiger in Wiggins makes too much sense.

After selecting Williams at No. 1, the Bears double-down on offense and grab Rome Odunze at No. 9. DJ Moore had a fantastic season in Chicago, but the Bears need more consistent play-makers opposite him.

Odunze would be the perfect No. 2 receiver in Chicago because he can stretch the field and make a bunch of contested catches.

Offensive tackles usually get pushed up the draft board, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Olu Fashanu gets picked higher than this. But the New York Jets desperately need offensive tackle help, and Fashanu would be a massive upgrade at left tackle.

Danielle Hunter had a fantastic 2023 season, but the Minnesota Vikings need to add someone opposite him who can create pressure on the quarterback. Dallas Turner had double-digit sacks at Alabama this season despite being just 20.

There's a lot of debate about who the top pass rusher is in this class, but it's hard to pass up Turner and his production.

We know the Denver Broncos are set to make a change at quarterback after benching Russell Wilson for the final two weeks. But will they sign a veteran or will Sean Payton want a quarterback to draft and develop?

J.J. McCarthy isn't the most polished player, but he has a strong arm, and he's mobile. Coming off a National Championship win won't hurt his stock, either.

The Las Vegas Raiders would also love the opportunity to draft their next franchise quarterback, but with four off the board in the top 12 picks, it only makes sense to wait.

The Raiders need more help at defensive tackle, and Jer'Zhan Newton is the top interior player in the class. Matching him up with Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce would be a massive addition to the defensive line.

The New Orleans Saints swung and missed on Trevor Penning, who wasn’t even the No. 3 tackle for them this season. With the future uncertain for Ryan Ramczyk, the Saints have to add offensive line help through the draft.

JC Latham is a monster offensive tackle, measuring in at 6-foot-6, 360 pounds. He might be best suited to play right tackle in the NFL, but that might not be New Orleans' biggest area of need.

Cornerback was a major weakness for the Indianapolis Colts all season, and it’s a spot they have to address this offseason. Kool-Aid McKinstry is arguably the best cover corner in the draft, and getting him at No. 15 would be a steal.

Boye Mafe was a revelation for the Seattle Seahawks, recording seven sacks in the first eight games. But over the final nine games, he totaled just two more sacks. The Seahawks need to add more pass rush help, and Laiatu Latu is one of the top rushers in the class. 

One of the big questions this offseason surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars will be if they give Calvin Ridley a contract extension. Giving him a new deal would mean that Jacksonville would surrender its 2024 second-round pick to the Falcons.

Ridley was fine in 2023, but he wasn't good enough to give away another top-50 selection. That would leave the Jaguars with a need at receiver, and Keon Coleman could give the receiving corps the size and athleticism it would desperately need.

The Cincinnati Bengals have needs all over the place, but in this mock, they decide to take the best interior offensive lineman in the 2024 class.

Graham Barton played left tackle at Duke but projects as a guard or center in the NFL. He would immediately be a massive upgrade at left guard for Cincinnati and could eventually take over for Ted Karras at center.

The Green Bay Packers had all sorts of issues in their secondary this year, including an odd Jaire Alexander suspension. Green Bay needs to add more athleticism in that unit, and Cooper DeJean is one of the top defensive backs in the class. He can play multiple spots, including slot corner and safety.

This would be a fantastic fit for Green Bay should he fall to No. 19.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit on YaYa Diaby during the 2023 draft, but they could still add more defensive line talent. Chop Robinson is one of the best pass rushers in this class and would be a fantastic long-term pairing with Diaby and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.

D.J. Humphries' future is up in the air, especially after he tore his ACL in the final month of the season. The expectation for the Cardinals is that Paris Johnson Jr. will kick over to left tackle, but Arizona desperately needs help on the interior offensive line.

Fautanu was a left tackle at Washington, but he best projects as a guard in the NFL. His size and athleticism would be welcomed in Arizona as the Cardinals try to rebuild the offensive line in front of Kyler Murray.

It was surprising how well the Los Angeles Rams' offensive line played this season, but that unit could still use some upgrading at offensive tackle.

The left tackle spot was a mess all season, and who knows how much longer Rob Havenstein will play. Tyler Guyton is a fantastic pass-blocker who would fit nicely into Sean McVay's offense.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up for another Georgia offensive tackle in 2023 (Broderick Jones) and they could pick another one here in 2024.

Amarius Mims is likely a right tackle in the NFL, but his size and power perfectly fit Pittsburgh. This would allow Jones to move back to left tackle, giving the Steelers one of the youngest offensive lines in the league.

The Miami Dolphins lost their two best edge rushers to major injuries at the end of the year, and it’s fair to wonder when Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb will return.

That’s why the addition of Jared Verse makes too much sense. In his two seasons at Florida State, Verse totaled 29.5 tackles for a loss and 18 sacks. You can never have too many pass rushers, and getting him at No. 24 would be a steal for Miami.

There might not be a worse cornerback room in the NFL than the Philadelphia Eagles'. They are old and need to add some youth to the unit. Terrion Arnold is one of the top cornerbacks in the class — some might argue he is No. 1.

Look for Arnold to be one of the biggest risers in the draft over the next few months.

The Kansas City Chiefs almost *have* to select a receiver in Round 1, given how poorly this season went for them on offense.

Rashee Rice is a nice inside-outside receiver, but the Chiefs need more size and athleticism. Brian Thomas Jr. would be a fantastic fit after recording nearly 1,200 yards in his junior season at LSU. Standing at 6-foot-5, 200 pounds, Thomas would give Patrick Mahomes the vertical threat he’s been missing all year.

The Houston Texans traded a ton of draft capital to select Will Anderson in the 2023 draft but could use a long-term bookend to pair with him.

Bralen Trice isn't a supreme athlete, but he's highly productive. Over the last two seasons, he’s recorded 23.5 tackles for a loss and 16 sacks. Adding him to the Texans' defensive line would give them even more talent and depth.

The Detroit Lions are one of the most dangerous teams in the NFC, but their secondary might hold them back from making a run in the playoffs.

Quinyon Mitchell would be a home-run pick for Detroit after dominating at Toledo for the last two seasons. The jump in competition will be significant, but everything about his game suggests he could be a star in the NFL.

Gabe Davis is set to become a free agent, and the Buffalo Bills desperately need to add another play-maker for Josh Allen. Adonai Mitchell has fantastic size and could replace Davis as the field-stretcher on the outside.

Look for the Bills to be shopping for receivers all offseason.

The Dallas Cowboys could require additional cornerback help this offseason — Stephon Gilmore and Jourdan Lewis are set to become free agents. Trevon Diggs will be returning from a torn ACL, so it is wise for Dallas to add more talent to this position.

Kalen King didn’t play as well in 2023 as he did in 2022, but he is still worthy of being drafted late in Round 1.

The San Francisco 49ers are loaded at just about every position, but one spot that needs some additional work is cornerback.

They've cycled through many players this year, but adding Kamari Lassiter would help solidify that position. Lassiter didn't allow a single touchdown reception this season at Georgia and is one of the best man-to-man cornerbacks in this class.

The Baltimore Ravens love to build up their trenches, so why not draft a player from the Harbaugh pipeline again? Kris Jenkins excelled as a run defender at Michigan and would give Baltimore even more size and athleticism on its defensive line.