Tackles, receivers, and quarterbacks run rampant in the first round of this 2024 NFL Draft mock.
This mock is what I believe NFL GMs will do on draft night, not necessarily the picks I would make for each team (that's coming soon). There are no trades in this mock draft (also coming soon). This is an extremely deep class with regard to first and second-round talent, so let's get started.
1. Chicago Bears - Caleb Williams
We have known about this pick for some time, so it will come as no surprise. Caleb is seen as a generational prospect by many. The Bears take the chance to reset their QB clock and finally find their franchise guy.
2. Washington Commanders - Jayden Daniels
As I've mentioned before, I have Daniels in my 2nd tier of QBs, but he is not my favorite. I have concerns about his weight, the hits he has taken, and his performances late in important games, but Washington will be pleased to pair him with Kliff Kingsbury and see if they can make some magic. He has the potential to be a dynamic player, he also could turn out similar to another QB Washington took 2nd overall in the past.
3. New England Patriots - Drake Maye
Drake Maye is, in my opinion, the second-best QB prospect in this class. He has all of the tools to be great, but he needs talent around him. That is something that was evident with the talent level dropping each year at North Carolina. New England is talent-deprived on offense, so this could go up in flames. However, when you have a chance to take a guy with the arm talent and running ability of Drake Maye, you take him and figure out the rest later.
4. Arizona Cardinals - Marvin Harrison Jr.
So far, I have not diverted from my original mock draft, and I won't just yet. MHJ is an elite WR prospect who is really just good at everything. He has great hands, he's a good route runner, good at the point of attack, and he's a great player. He is not as dynamic as some of the receivers that will be taken after him, but he is the best all-around receiver in this class and one of only two receivers in my top tier of WRs in the class.
5. Los Angeles Chargers - Joe Alt
This is where I change course. All of the chatter coming from LA is that the Chargers really want to beef up the line. If that is the case, I could see them trading down, but since there are no trades, we will stick and pick. I am well aware this could all be a smokescreen, but I'm not sure how that benefits them. Joe Alt is a ready-made product who has the perfect physicality for the NFL. He is quick for his size and has shown great technique in pass and run blocking. He may not end up as the best tackle in the class 10 years from now, but, right now, he certainly seems like the safest bet.
6. New York Giants - Rome Odunze
So this is going to be a surprise to some, but I believe the Giants would select Odunze over Malik Nabers at 6. Nabers is electric and a great prospect, but he doesn't fit what the Giants are missing. Nabers will struggle against bigger press corners in the league, and the Giants have plenty of slot receivers. I have them taking a different elite receiving prospect. Rome is a great route runner with a diverse route tree. He is able to create separation, but he is also elite at high-pointing the football. He is an all-around prospect who can play as the outside WR1 for the Giants.
7. Tennessee Titans - Taliese Fuaga
Tennessee still needs to address the O-line here. The dream scenario of Joe Alt falling to 7 did not happen, so they can pivot. If Alt isn't here, I would trade down for a team looking to snag Nabers, but because we aren't trading, Fuaga is the pick. It all comes down to personal preference, but I believe Tennessee would covet the size of Fuaga more than Troy Fautanu, who is a little undersized. I believe both are great prospects, but Fuaga comes off the board first.
8. Atlanta Falcons - Dallas Turner
Turner went to Atlanta in my previous mock, but I just can't think of a reason not to take him here. The class is loaded with good players everywhere, except Edge. Sure, I could see them potentially taking Byron Murphy, Jared Verse, Chop Robinson, or Latu here, but I think Turner is the guy. He is not as polished as Latu or Verse, but I think the combination of his talent, his skill set, plus his age and potential give him the edge for Atlanta. Literally and figuratively.
9. Chicago Bears - Malik Nabers
This is probably the most chalky draft in recent memory. It seems like everyone knows where everyone will go, and it all makes perfect sense. That means there will be chaos on draft night that nobody is expecting, and that's the fun of it. The Bears surely don't expect Nabers at 9, but here he is. A WR group of Nabers, Keenan Allen, and DJ Moore is elite and this pick gives Caleb Williams a ridiculous unit of weapons to throw to. Nabers is an excellent player with the ball in his hands and has all the potential to be a Tyreek Hill-level separator.
10. New York Jets - Brock Bowers
Previously, I had the Jets taking a tackle, and that's still the right thing to do, but Brock Bowers is a tough prospect to pass up on. Three elite years at the premier university in college football right now with insane production. He has great hands and elite ability after the catch. He is a matchup nightmare and a willing (though undersized) run blocker. He is a great football player, and the Jets will love him. He and Garrett Wilson create a group that will be helpful for any young QB they bring in after Rodgers.
Next: First Round Picks 11 - 15
11. Minnesota Vikings - JJ McCarthy
I believe the Vikings will draft McCarthy. He fits their system and he is a good thrower of the football. The question marks center around his usage more than anything. He was barely asked to throw at Michigan, so how will he look being asked to throw 30+ times a game without an elite defense or running game? Time will tell. He is firmly in my tier 2 QBs, and Minnesota will be happy to have him at 11, especially since they're rumored to trade up for him.
12. Denver Broncos - Bo Nix
Here's the thing, Denver is not very good. They traded Jerry Juedy, they have no QB, and their defense gave up 70 points in a game last season (they did get a bit better as the year went on). The NFL is a crazy place, and crazy things happen. Denver would be crazy to take Bo Nix here... but they will. We've seen teams reach dramatically for quarterbacks, and Bo Nix fits in with Sean Payton really well. If Nix can be an NFL quarterback, Payton should be able to get the most out of him. Hitching your wagon and reputation to Bo Nix at 12 is as bold as it gets, but this is the NFL where QBs reign supreme.
13. Las Vegas Raiders - Quinyon Mitchell
I heavily considered Michale Penix here. Vegas needs a QB for the future unless they really want to roll with the Moustache Bros. (trademark pending). However, I could see them risking Penix's availability later in the first or early 2nd. There are no trades in this mock, but they could be a prime trade-up contender to get back into round 1. I love Mitchell here. He's fast, athletic, smart, and experienced. He did not play against the best competition, but he was great at Toledo and great at the Senior Bowl. He's a great fit in a secondary that needs some help.
14. New Orleans Saints - JC Latham
The Saints' pick of LT Trevor Penning just hasn't panned out. He was a dominant tackle at a small school who hasn't translated those skills to the NFL. Why not try the opposite approach? Latham is still only 21 and has three years of experience in one of the biggest programs in the country. He played and held his own against elite competition and still has plenty of potential. Fashanu or Fuaga could go here, but I think NFL evaluators will like Latham a bit more than the public, so he's my pick here.
15. Indianapolis Colts - Cooper DeJean
The Colts are a team that needs help all over the secondary. While they were near the bottom of the pack in coverage last season per PFF (21st), they also had only 2 DBs with a run defense grade above 63. Cooper Dejean's grade against the run? 78.6. He will be able to help this team in coverage and against the run whether they play him at safety, corner, or nickel. He is a Swiss-army knife and the Colts could use him. I have him over Terrion Arnold due to his versatility, but Arnold is a great pick here too.
16. Seattle Seahawks - Troy Fautanu
Seattle needs offensive line help, that much is clear. I have seen many people, myself included, give Seattle Jackson Powers Johnson here. I think that pick will work, but there are other good interior linemen/centers down the board a bit, so why not go with a guy with some outside versatility? Fautanu is not a great run blocker and is a bit undersized to play tackle, but his pass blocking last season was elite, and he will certainly improve against the run. He gives you some G/T versatility and great experience. This guy checks the boxes in Seattle for me. If they want a more consistent run blocker, then JPJ could also be the pick here.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars - Terrion Arnold
Sticking with this one as it just makes too much sense. Arnold is a physical corner with good size with maybe a bit below-average athleticism. Some of that lack of elite athleticism shows up on tape, but not too often. He was a great man corner at Alabama, but I think he may be even better in the zone-heavy Jacksonville scheme. Since they traded their best cover corner to the Rams, Arnold is an obvious choice here.
18. Cincinnati Bengals - Johnny Newton
Similar to my last mock, I was really close to giving the Bengals Mims or Guyton here, but the slide of DTs stops here. Newton is a bit of an anomaly. He is not particularly big, a theme of the top tier of DTs in this class, with pretty short arms. However, his first-step quickness and terrific hand usage make him a potential problem in this class. He has had some struggles, namely the Maryland game this year, but he was ultra disruptive against Penn St. and Wisconsin and showed why he is worthy of a first-round selection. He plays every play with intensity and knocks more balls down at the line than you'd expect. He may not be a gap plugger, but he is a great explosive interior rusher.
19. Los Angeles Rams - Byron Murphy II
Same pick as my previous mock, and this just makes too much sense. The Rams may go off the beaten path here since they are so unfamiliar with having first-round picks, but let's stay and take the best DT available to fill some unimaginably big shoes. They'd be happy with Newton here, but they get a guy who plays very similarly to the one they just lost. This is an elite prospect. His first step, upper body strength, and quick hands negate his shorter arms and stature. He will be a menace from day 1 giving the Rams one of the best young defensive lines in the league with Kobie Turner.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Tyler Guyton
I'll include the same write-up from my previous mock for Guyton. I think he will go ahead of Mims simply through injury concerns that teams may have with Mims Guyton is a mountain of a man, and that can sometimes play to his detriment. He can play a bit too tall and has a tendency to miss targets in the open field. As a mauler, he is exactly what you want. He has great strength on down blocks and moves men when tasked. His pass protection is solid, though he does have trouble at times with leverage. He is raw and needs a lot of development, but could turn into a great RT for the Steelers.
Next: 1st Round Picks 21 - 25
21. Miami Dolphins - Graham Barton
In a perfect world, with JPJ and Barton on the board, Miami can trade back, but there are no trades, so we'll stick and pick. If Byron Murphy were here it would be a more difficult decision, and I love Latu, but I don't think he's as pressing of a need. Let's get Barton who is an extremely intelligent, athletic, experienced player with plenty of positional versatility. He is a perfect fit in this scheme at guard and could bump out to tackle if injuries plague the Dolphins again. He's a slam dunk pick here at 21.
22. Philadelphia Eagles - Kool-Aid McKinstry
Look, Kool-Aid has gone a bit under the radar. He had a horrible game against Texas earlier this year, but he has played great football for two years in Tuscaloosa and should see his name called in the first round. He is not the most athletic corner in the class, but his football IQ and ball skills make him special. He uses his size well in press coverage and is a plus-run defender at a position where that has become more rare. He is a good tackler in space and will be a great addition to the Eagles' secondary.
23. Minnesota Vikings - Laiatu Latu
Latu has the potential to be the best defensive player in the draft. He is not going to blow you away with his athleticism, but his technique is already at an NFL level. He plays with elite hand usage and pass-rush moves that help him find his way into the backfield constantly. He is good, not great, against the run, and he had his worst two games against the best two teams he played this year. However, he should continue to improve and could end up as a 15-sacks per year type of player.
24. Dallas Cowboys - Olu Fashanu
Fashanu slides a bit, but I don't think Dallas could pass on the raw talent. I could easily see JPJ or Mims here, but Fashanu is younger and has loads of potential. He is a great athlete and has great control when his hands are positioned correctly. I think Dallas does address the O-line in round 1, but I wouldn't count out a WR or Edge. They are truly a wild card for me, but I have Fashanu here.
25. Green Bay Packers - Amarius Mims
With such a massive run on offensive linemen, the Packers get one with a few question marks surrounding him. I could certainly see this being Jared Verse or even Tyler Nubin, but I like Mims' value here. This is a guy with tons of potential, but injuries derailed his time at Georgia after waiting for his chance. When he's on the field, Mims is strong, athletic, and smooth in the run game. His pass blocking, while good against lesser competition, still needs some work, but that will improve with reps. He is a raw athlete and someone who will need good coaching, but he could be a steal this late in the 1st round.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jared Verse
Todd Bowles will be dumbfounded at how Verse, potentially the best edge player in the class, made it to 26, but a tackle loaded at WR and T can push people down the board in surprising ways. Verse exploded onto the scene in 2022 and followed up with a productive 2023. He will be 24 this season, but he is explosive, violent, and quick as a pass rusher. He gives the Bucs what they need with Shaq Barrett now in Miami.
27. Arizona Cardinals - Jackson Powers Johnson
Arizona goes offense twice in the first round and takes the top C in the class in JPJ. They get a player with great power in the run game, elite football IQ, and a player who did not give up a single sack in three years at Oregon. I have seen rumblings that he may fall to the second round, but I think the Cardinals would be happy to take him at 27.
28. Buffalo Bills - Adonai Mitchell
Trading away Stephon Diggs leaves the Bills in an interesting spot. I am not in love with any of the receivers left on the board, as they all have their faults. I believe AD Mitchell makes the most sense. He is a good route runner, fast, young, and has elite hands. His flaw is his competitiveness, or possibly lack thereof. There are plenty of plays where he is not really giving full effort on his routes, and it is pretty obvious when he isn't the first read on a play. However, with no receivers, he should always be the first read... so this works.
29. Detroit Lions - Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Nate Wiggins just does not seem like a Lion to me, so this pick is between Rakestraw and Kamari Lassiter. I was super impressed with Rakestraw's film, even though the production didn't hit the box score. He has an elite football IQ and was so good this year that he was barely targeted at all. If he had elite testing numbers, he may be CB1 in the class, but instead, the Lions sneak him into the first round. This is also a prime trade-down spot for Detroit with a team looking to possibly get a QB late in the first to get the 5th year option.
30. Baltimore Ravens - Brian Thomas Jr.
In the Ravens' never-ending quest to surround Lamar with receivers, why not take a shot at one here? Thomas was outshined at times by teammate Malik Nabers, but he showed a prowess for getting open vertically and opening up the rest of the offense. He was second in the country with 670 deep yards and tied for 3rd with 15 deep catches. He is not a YAC monster and does have some drops, but he is someone who could open up underneath routes for Bateman and Flowers and catch a few bombs from Lamar if the defense creeps up too much to stop the run.
31. San Francisco 49ers - Jordan Morgan
How about we beef up the trenches to keep the 49ers the 49ers? Jordan Morgan is a terrific pass blocker and run blocker who will need to get a bit stronger, but wins with his quickness. He fits well in a zone-blocking scheme and is a good pass blocker, though his lack of strength does show a bit there. I think he fits well into the system Kyle Shannahan runs and will be a great selection for San Fran.
32. Kansas City Chiefs - Ladd McConkey
Ok, so you have some options left. Worthy, McConkey, Legette. I think it's too early for Legette and maybe a wonky fit. Worthy is plausible with Tyreek's speed and comparisons, but McConkey is the best WR on the board. McConkey has great speed and suddenness in his routes and is excellent with the ball in his hands. He will not be a deep threat like Worthy may be, but a WR room of McConkey, and Rice, and maybe bringing MVS back for deep balls would be really good. Mahomes would thank me.
Next: Round 2
33. Carolina Panthers - Zach Frazier
Man, no receivers on the board are tough. You'd hope for Brian Thomas, AD Mitchell, Ladd, or one of the other first-round WRs to still be here. So we pivot. Panthers let Bradley Bozeman walk, so in steps the C2 in this class. Frazier has improved his pass blocking every year and did not allow a single sack last season. He is ready to be a day 1 starter and will be for Carolina.
34. New England Patriots - Xavier Worthy
If Mayo wants to make a splash, this is how. Maye and Worthy would give the Pats offense something dynamic to think about. Chop Robinson makes a lot of sense here as well, but I like the idea of giving Maye a target and I believe Worthy is the best one here. Maye had plenty of success with deep balls to Tez Walker, so he and Worthy should hit it off early.
35. Arizona Cardinals - Darius Robinson
Robinson is huge, lengthy, and strong. He can line up anywhere along the front which Gannon will love. He is not twitchy enough to play as a true edge, but his strength and length will make him a problem. Chop Robinson could go here, but I like the versatility of Darius.
36. Washington Commanders - Chris Braswell
Another edge before Chop. This time it's the Bama edge, Chris Braswell. Washington (though under a new regime) has a history of selecting players from Alabama, and Braswell will fit in well with new HC Dan Quinn. Braswell is extremely athletic and strong. He uses his strength to overwhelm tackles with bull rushes. He has quick hands but needs to develop a better arsenal of moves. He should replace Chase Young nicely in Washington.
37. Los Angeles Chargers - Roman Wilson
Sometimes a coach just gets his guy. With all of the Tier 1 and 2 WRs off the board, I have Harbaugh selecting Roman Wilson over Troy Franklin. Conventional wisdom says Franklin probably goes first, but this is Jim Harbaugh. Roman is familiar with Harbaugh, he is explosive with great acceleration to reach top speed. He gives Herbert a much-needed weapon and a deep threat.
38. Tennessee Titans - Nate Wiggins
This feels like a crazy drop for Wiggins, but his weight lands him in the 2nd percentile of NFL corners. Yikes. He is tall but has relatively short arms, and he is blazing fast. I'm not sure how much his weight and wingspan will alter his draft stock, but It is something teams will look at. We see players fall for all kinds of reasons, this may happen with Wiggins. He is extremely smooth and athletic with elite speed, so it is entirely possible teams look past his frame and take him early. He is great in coverage, but not so great against the run. His range is anywhere from 13 - 40 for me. If the frame turns out to not be a problem, he will be a great player.
39. Carolina Panthers - Jermaine Burton
This may feel early, but there have been rumblings of him potentially going higher than expected. This, to me, is the top of his range. Burton is a solid route runner with a diverse tree. He is fast with the ball in his hands and was a vertical threat at Alabama. His rapport with Bryce Young is already established, so he should hit the ground running. Troy Franklin could go here, but with recent rumblings, I have him sliding and Burton jumping. We'll see come draft night.
40. Washington Commanders - Tyler Nubin
Washington's best cover safety last season is now with the Rams. Their second-best cover safety had a 58.8 PFF coverage grade. Ouch. This team needs Tyler Nubin and they may end up selecting him with their other second-rounder, but here we waited and were still able to grab him. Nubin allowed a 39.6 passer rating last season with 5 interceptions. He also recorded his lowest number of missed tackles in his career while playing the most snaps. He is an average run defender, but very athletic with great anticipation.
41. Green Bay Packers - Javon Bullard
Well since there are only three safeties graded in the first two rounds, we may see a run on them with teams that need one. Green Bay needs one. Rudy Ford was a pleasant surprise at times last season, and Darnell Savage is in Jacksonville. Bullard posted an 88.4 coverage grade on PFF, allowed a 34.0 passer rating, and forced 7 incompletions. Similarly to Nubin, he may not be an elite-run defender, but he is fantastic in coverage.
42. Houston Texans - Braden Fiske
I've seen this fit a lot, and, honestly, it works for me. Fiske is an athletic freak for his position, even if he has short arms. He is a bit light, and the wingspan won't play to his advantage, but he does have great speed and quickness. Demeco Ryan seems to be a defensive guru, so let's pair these two up and see how good Fiske could be with a guy who knows exactly how to utilize him.
43. Atlanta Falcons - Kamari Lassiter
The Falcons keep Lassiter in Georgia and fill a need in the process. The Falcons are light at the corner, and who knows what the future holds for AJ Terrell with the team long term. Lassiter was great in coverage forcing 10 incompletions last season. He is fairly good against the run and only allowed a 38.5% completion percentage against him.
44. Las Vegas Raiders - Michael Penix Jr.
Well, he's here, and it is perfect for Vegas who had to give nothing up to get him. Penix, to me, should go higher than this, and he is teetering on being my QB3 ahead of Daniels at times. He has some boneheaded throws and admittedly struggled more toward the business end of the season (aside from the Texas game which was great), but he has the arm strength, pocket awareness, and athleticism to be a great player. Yes, he's old, and he has an injury history, but I like Penix and think he will be a solid QB in this league. The stat that stands out the most is his pressure-to-sack conversion rate. How often does he get sacked when he is pressured? Penix is at 7.6%, Daniels is at 20.2% and Caleb Williams is at 23.2%.
45. New Orleans Saints - Chop Robinson
Let's give Dennis Allen a fun player. Chop has all of the athletic tools to be a success in this league. He has a quick first step and good power in his first step. He needs to hone in on some skills in his hand fighting and pass rush moves, and his arms are fairly short, but this is a fun player to coach up and in the second round, is a good fit in New Orleans.
46. Indianapolis Colts - Payton Wilson
This was a tough pick for me. I thought about TJ Tampa or Mike Sainristil, but I don't want to pigeonhole DeJean as safety, and I feel like another CB may do that. The Colts were near the bottom of the league in tackling and run defense. Additionally, EJ Speed and Zaire Franklin are not good coverage linebackers, or at least they weren't last season. Payton Wilson is. He finished first in the country in coverage stops, and 14th in run stops. He had a missed tackle rate of 4.7% which is very good. He is great in coverage and great against the run. Big addition for Indy.
47. New York Giants - Ruke Orhorhoro
The Giants were really bad last year in multiple areas. Let's help the run defense and give Dexter Larence a fellow Clemson running mate. Ruke Orhorhoro is a terrific athlete who has less than 7 years of experience playing football. He can be molded and coached into a great defensive tackle. For now, he's athletic, quick, and strong. Oh, and he's good against the run.
48. Jacksonville Jaguars - Troy Franklin
Franklin is a wild card for me. His measurables are great, and his production was great. He plays well against man coverage, but he has trouble with physical corners, and that worries me. The conference championship game showed some deficiencies in his game, including his play strength and drops. Jacksonville will be thrilled to get a guy like this in round 2 to develop.
49. Cincinnati Bengals - Kingsley Suamataia
Since I had them go D-line in round 1, they came back and addressed the O-line in round 2. Suamataia is a developmental tackle who was great for BYU in his pass protection over the past two years. He needs some work, and he may benefit from sitting out for a season, but with the proper coaching, he could be a really good tackle in this league.
50. Philadelphia Eagles - Edgerrin Cooper
After two middling seasons, Edgerrin Cooper burst onto the scene at Texas A&M and delivered a gem of a season. He was fantastic against the run and a solid pass defender as well. He is a well-rounded 3-down linebacker that can also be used as an effective blitzer. He needs some refinement against the pass, but he is no slouch there. With Nakobe Dean being a question mark, despite the two LBs coming in free agency, I believe Cooper is a good pickup for the Eagles in round 2.
Next: 2nd Round Picks 51 - 64
51. Pittsburgh Steelers - TJ Tampa
TJ is a tall corner with good athleticism and fluidity. His length helps him play the ball in coverage and take on blocks in the run game. He is a player that can alternate in the slot or outside, though outside is probably more likely due to his size. Pittsburgh is in need of a good starting corner and Tampa provides that here in round 2.
52. LA Rams - Mike Sainristil
Sainristil may slip a bit due to being a slot corner, but make no mistake, he is a terrific prospect. He has two good years of production but exploded with 6 interceptions in 2023 for the national champions. Discussions around him tend to be similar to Brian Branch, and we all know how that turned out.
53. Philadelphia Eagles - Kiran Amegadjie
The Eagles get to draft and stash one of the most interesting talents in this class. Amegadjie played at Yale and produced elite seasons there. The question is, how will it translate? He has the size and athleticism to be a great tackle, after some time at Southland U, he will more than likely be just that.
54. Cleveland Browns - Kris Jenkins
This guy just fits the mold of Cleveland so well. He is one of the strongest players in the country and has two great years of production and tape. His arms are a bit short, but when he gets his hands on you, he is in control. He will fit right in and bolster the middle of the Browns D-line.
55. Miami Dolphins - Ja'Tavion Sanders
This is a hard thing to do because of the Dolphins' needs. They need a WR3, some edge depth, and a DT. The defensive tackles left on the board don't excite me, the only receiver I would take here is Pearsall, and I do like Marshawn Kneeland or Bralen Trice, but I'll take Sanders. He has an incredible upside at TE. He didn't test well, but he shows up on tape. I know they have Jonnu now, but Sanders is a 10+ year TE, so I have Miami going with him.
56. Dallas Cowboys - Junior Colson
With LVE retiring, Dallas could use a linebacker to fill that void. Colson rounds out the top 3 off-ball linebackers in this class, and he is a very good one. He is good in coverage, good at getting off blocks, and plays very controlled. He is just a really solid starting linebacker.
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jonathan Brooks
You wonder where the first RB domino will fall, and I believe it falls here. Todd Bowles wants to run the ball and play good defense. He has Rachad White, but adding Jonathan Brooks to the mix gives them another good back to work with. Out of the shadow of Bijan Robinson, Brook put together a great season and should be RB1
58. Green Bay Packers - Michael Hall Jr.
I have seen wild ranges for Hall, but I think he is a second-round guy. He is a bit undersized, but he is young and has been productive as a pass rusher for Ohio State. He tallied 22 hurries last season and had arguably his best game against Michigan. He'll need to develop to be a 3 down player, but he is a good rotational pass-rushing lineman right now.
59. Houston Texans - Khyree Jackson
Jackson is a tall and fast outside CB with great run defense and above-average ball skills. He is good in the press and his long arms make him great for plays downfield or jump balls. He is a bit raw, but he gives Houston another good CB besides Stingley.
60. Buffalo Bills - Adisa Isaac
Isaac is a terrific run defender and has elite hand usage. He is more of a small end than an outside linebacker, so he may need to gain some weight to be effective at the next level. He is coming off a season where he hurried the QB 20 times and tallied 9 sacks. While he is not a dominant pass rusher, he is capable.
61. Detroit Lions - Christian Haynes
Haynes is a guy who did not jump off the screen on tape, but he does have good intangibles that will help him in the league. He is a much better zone blocker than a gap scheme blocker, but he will need to improve that in the NFL. He should have the speed to be an effective pulling guard and is a pretty solid pass blocker giving up 3 sacks in 3 full years as a starter.
62. Baltimore Ravens - Marshawn Kneeland
It feels like the Ravens are always looking for a pass rush, so here it is. Kneeland is an aggressive, violent end with a strong bull rush. He has a great first step and a good rip move but needs to develop more as he progresses. He's not super flexible, and sometimes he can be a bit stiff, but he should be able to step into a rotational role and contribute right away.
63. San Francisco 49ers - Rickey Pearsall
With uncertainty around Brandon Aiyuk, why not go grab a vertical deep-threat receiver who can stretch the field? Pearsall has great hands and produced for this Florida offense when nobody else could. He is a great route runner and does well getting off the line. He also catches everything. He doesn't replace Aiyuk (if he leaves), but he couldn't hurt.
64. Kansas City Chiefs - Bralen Trice
Trice very well could go in the top 40, but he slides here to the defending champs. Trice is a huge edge with outstanding strength and pass-rush upside. He had a 17.6% pass rush win rate last season and graded out as a 90.8 pass rush grade on PFF. He may not be super quick or flexible, which could see him slide a bit, but he is aggressive and he has a crazy motor that teams should love.