by Jack McNicholas

1. Tennessee Titans – Cameron Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
   Ward gives the Titans a new face of the franchise with elite arm talent and creativity outside the pocket. He led the nation with 39 touchdown passes in 2024. His athleticism and poise make him a long-term solution at quarterback.
2. Cleveland Browns – Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
   Hunter’s rare two-way ability adds instant impact to both the Browns’ secondary and receiving corps. He’s a lockdown corner with elite ball skills and athleticism. His versatility could revolutionize how Cleveland builds its roster.
3. New York Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
   The Giants secure a premier edge rusher in Carter, who brings explosiveness and power off the line. He tallied 13 sacks and 43 pressures in 2024. His motor and flexibility make him a matchup nightmare for offenses.
4. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT, LSU
   Campbell is a plug-and-play left tackle who offers protection for young QB Drake Maye. At 6’6″ and 325 pounds, he blends strength with polished technique. The Patriots continue rebuilding the trenches with a blue-chip lineman.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
   Graham is a disruptive interior force who consistently collapsed pockets for Michigan. His elite hand usage and strength fill a critical need on Jacksonville’s front. He’ll be a game-wrecker against both the run and pass.
6. Las Vegas Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
   Jeanty is a dual-threat back with big-play potential on every touch. He brings speed, balance, and vision to revamp the Raiders’ ground attack. His pass-catching ability adds versatility to their offense.
7. New York Jets – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
   Membou gives the Jets a reliable bookend tackle with great footwork and consistency. He allowed just three sacks in over 40 career starts. His presence helps stabilize the Jets’ protection for their quarterback.
8. Carolina Panthers – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
   McMillan gives Bryce Young a legitimate WR1 with size and elite catch radius. He consistently wins contested catches and separates downfield. This pick gives the Panthers a needed playmaker on the outside.
9. New Orleans Saints – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
   Sanders brings leadership, accuracy, and mobility to a team in transition at quarterback. His poise under pressure and decision-making stand out. The Saints land their quarterback of the future.
10. Miami Dolphins (via trade) – Kelvin Banks, OT, Texas
    After trading up, the Dolphins grab Banks to shore up Tua’s blindside. He’s a high-IQ tackle with ideal size and anchor strength. This pick reflects Miami’s commitment to protecting its quarterback.
11. San Francisco 49ers – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
    Walker adds depth and explosion to San Francisco’s defensive front. He’s versatile enough to line up at multiple spots. His speed and agility give the 49ers another dangerous pass-rushing option.
12. Dallas Cowboys – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
    Golden adds a vertical element to Dallas’s passing game. His 4.29 speed and route-running polish make him a constant deep threat. He pairs well with CeeDee Lamb to form a dynamic duo.
13. Chicago Bears (via trade) – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
    Green gives the Bears a powerful pass rusher with strong hands and great bend. His relentless energy fits Matt Eberflus’ defensive scheme. Chicago moved up to secure a difference-maker on the edge.
14. Cincinnati Bengals (via trade) – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
    Campbell is a three-down linebacker who excels in coverage and run support. His speed and football IQ make him a perfect fit for Lou Anarumo’s defense. Cincy traded up to fill a major need in the middle.
15. Atlanta Falcons – Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
    Williams is a long, athletic rusher who thrives with speed and finesse. He can win off the edge or slide inside on passing downs. The Falcons boost their front with a local standout.
16. Arizona Cardinals – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
    Johnson gives Arizona a true No. 1 corner with size, instincts, and press ability. He’s physical at the line and tracks the ball well in coverage. A key building block for the Cardinals’ secondary.
17. Indianapolis Colts (via trade) – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
    Warren is a big-bodied target who creates mismatches in the passing game. His hands and red-zone skills make him a reliable option for Anthony Richardson. The Colts traded up to secure their future TE1.
18. Seattle Seahawks – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
    Starks is a rangy safety who flies to the football and covers ground effortlessly. He brings versatility as both a deep safety and box defender. Seattle gets a leader on the back end of its defense.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
    Emmanwori is a physical safety who thrives in run support and short-area coverage. His size and instincts make him a hybrid defender. Tampa shores up a secondary that lacked toughness in 2024.
20. Denver Broncos – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
    Hampton gives the Broncos a powerful runner with home-run ability. He combines vision, balance, and burst to break off big gains. Denver adds a feature back to take pressure off its QB.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
    Barron is a twitchy, aggressive corner who excels in man coverage. His physical style fits perfectly with Pittsburgh’s defensive identity. He’s also a willing tackler in run support.
22. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
    Loveland is a polished tight end with soft hands and strong route-running chops. He provides Justin Herbert a reliable intermediate target. His ability to stretch the seam adds a new dimension to the offense.
23. Green Bay Packers – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
    Grant is a massive interior force who dominates against the run. His quickness off the snap makes him a sneaky-good pass rusher too. Green Bay plugs a major hole in the middle of their D-line.
24. Minnesota Vikings – Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
    Harmon is a versatile lineman who can play both 3-tech and nose. His size and motor make him a consistent disruptor. The Vikings invest in improving their defensive front.
25. Houston Texans – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
    Simmons gives Houston another building block up front to protect C.J. Stroud. He’s technically sound with the strength to handle bull rushers. A long-term answer at right or left tackle.
26. Los Angeles Rams – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
    Egbuka is a smooth route-runner with great hands and YAC ability. He complements Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua perfectly. The Rams add another high-level receiver to their arsenal.
27. Baltimore Ravens – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
    Stewart is a powerful edge rusher who can win with strength or finesse. He brings energy and flexibility to Baltimore’s front seven. A great value pick with high upside.
28. Detroit Lions – Walter Nolen, DL, Mississippi
    Nolen gives Detroit a true interior difference-maker. He’s disruptive against the run and has upside as a pass rusher. The Lions continue to invest in the trenches.
29. Washington Commanders – James Pearce Jr., EDGE, Tennessee
    Pearce is one of the most explosive edge prospects in the draft. His bend and burst off the edge are elite. Washington reloads its pass rush after losing Chase Young and Montez Sweat.
30. Buffalo Bills – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
    Ezeiruaku brings motor and technique as a refined edge presence. He consistently finds ways into the backfield. Buffalo gets younger and faster on defense.
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama
    Booker is a mauler inside who fits Kansas City’s physical run game. He plays with attitude and balance in pass pro. A long-term starter on the Chiefs’ interior line.
32. Philadelphia Eagles – Donovan Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
    Jackson is a smart, versatile lineman with experience at both guard spots. His athleticism fits Philly’s zone-heavy run scheme. The Eagles reinforce their offensive line depth for the future.