Shouldn't we expect the unexpected when it comes to Dave Gettleman and the New York Giants? It seems as though an offensive tackle at No. 4 overall would make the most sense -- to help Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley -- but Isaiah Simmons isn't out of the question, right? In this mock, the Giants go linebacker in the top 5 and really shake things up. Later in Round 1, the Vikings get aggressive when a top defender falls. Oh, and the Patriots pick a quarterback. Figured I should mention that.
Before we get to the picks, these are the terms of the three trades I have in Round 1:
- Dolphins get No. 3; Lions get No. 5, No. 39, a 2021 second-round pick and Albert Wilson
- Vikings get No. 17 overall; Cowboys get No. 22 overall, No. 58
- Raiders get No. 10 overall; Browns get No. 12 overall, No. 80
OK, let's get to it.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Will the Dolphins call? Maybe. And, heck, maybe the Bengals pick up. But they're picking Burrow.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
There's a chance the Dolphins get a little worried someone leapfrogs them for a quarterback, so they'll likely call Washington, but Ron Rivera's club will ultimately pick Young.
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Mock Trade from
Detroit Lions
Round 1 - Pick 3
Could this be a move for Justin Herbert? That's the speculation now. I don't buy it. #TankForTua comes to fruition.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Dave Gettleman stays the course and throws a nasty curveball inside the top 5 with Simmons, a freaky playmaker at the second level.
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 5
This is the ideal scenario for the Detroit, so after getting two second-rounders and a veteran receiver, the Lions land the top corner in the class.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
There very well could be a mystery team that makes a play for Herbert here. A little more than a week out, I go with "chalk" here for a club that needs a long-term answer at quarterback.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
With Simmons and Okudah gone, the Panthers go with a player in Brown who'll instantly boost their run defense that was pretty bad in 2019.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Could the Cardinals trade down? Yes. But with Wirfs available, it's a no-brainer here.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
The Jaguars have to get a defensive disruptor up front and Kinlaw provides serious pass-rush ability in the post-Calais Campbell era for Jacksonville.
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Mock Trade from
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 10
Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden get too antsy as they see the receivers drop, and swing a deal with Cleveland to get the best separator in the class in Jeudy.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
The Jets are ecstatic to add Ruggs to the receiver group for Sam Darnold, although offensive tackle would be considered here.
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Mock Trade from
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 1 - Pick 12
Move down two spots, get an extra pick, then land Becton at No. 12 overall. Nice development for first-time GM Andrew Berry.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
With Lamb, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle, the 49ers would be absolutely ridiculous after the catch.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
The Buccaneers avoid the temptation to move up to pick a tackle and get a stud here to protect the right side for Tom Brady.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
With the top three receivers gone, the Broncos are more than happy to pick Henderson here to fill the void at cornerback after moving on from Chris Harris.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
The Falcons could use a multi-dimensional safety in Dan Quinn's scheme. McKinney did it all for Nick Saban at Alabama.
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Mock Trade from
Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 - Pick 17
As Chaisson falls, the Vikings use their extra ammunition to grab another edge rusher to pair with Danielle Hunter.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Perfect scenario for Miami, getting Tagovailoa's right tackle at this juncture of Round 1.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 19
The Raiders need to get more talented and feisty at cornerback. Gladney is one of the nastiest, ball-hawking corners in this class.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
The safety position is a weak spot in Jacksonville, and Delpit and Ronnie Harrison formulate a fun, towering safety tandem after this pick.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Time for a celebratory drink for Carson Wentz with the selection of Jefferson in Round 1.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
After sliding back a few spots, the Cowboys get a super-clean corner prospect in Fulton to immediately step in for Byron Jones.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Patriots may have to trade up for Love, but with him falling into their lap here, they can't pass on him.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Another outside rusher in New Orleans? With Epenesa, the Saints plan to use him inside quite a bit, and he's good long-term insurance at a valuable position.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Igbinoghene is a freaky specimen with his best football in front of him.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 26
Winfield is a surprise first-round pick, but the Dolphins love his leadership, ball-skills, instincts, and play against the run.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Have to go back to the well for the Seahawks with Cleveland, one of the top three most athletic tackles in this class.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Hello! Taylor with Mark Ingram and Lamar Jackson would be downright unfair to opposing run defenses.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Gallimore is an instant replacement for Jurrell Casey as an interior disruptor for the Titans.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Reagor, Davante Adams, and Allen Lazard make for one heck of a receiver trio in Green Bay for Aaron Rodgers.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
The 49ers get a big, athletic road-grader for their highly efficient run game.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Swift would give the Chiefs an absolutely terrifying offense because of his receiving chops.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 2
Round 2 - Pick 1 (33)
Queen gives the Bengals an ultra-active, pass-coverage specialist at the linebacker spot.
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From
Washington Redskins
Round 2 - Pick 2 (34)
The Colts need more secondary receiving threats, and they get one with the explosive Aiyuk.
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Round 2 - Pick 3 (35)
Blacklock has a freaky first step, and the Lions love building the trenches.
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Round 2 - Pick 4 (36)
The Giants have to better protect Daniel Jones. Jackson needs to get stronger but has franchise left tackle traits.
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Round 2 - Pick 5 (37)
If Murray landed here, the Chargers would have a plethora of speed on defense.
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Round 2 - Pick 6 (38)
Johnson has first-round flashes and the size to play on the outside. Easy choice here for Carolina.
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 2 - Pick 7 (39)
After trading back in Round 1, the Lions get a complement to Kenny Golladay in the athletic Mims.
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From
Arizona Cardinals
Round 2 - Pick 8 (40)
Davidson is going to play inside in the NFL and has a quick first step, low-center-of-gravity power, and nice hand work.
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Round 2 - Pick 9 (41)
The Browns take one of the most fun defensive prospects in this class with ridiculous versatility and explosiveness.
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Round 2 - Pick 10 (42)
Baun provides the Jaguars with a complementary edge-rushing piece to Josh Allen and he can play some off-ball linebacker too.
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From
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 2 - Pick 11 (43)
Jones can play inside or outside but projects best at tackle due to his combination of length, athleticism, balance, and power.
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Round 2 - Pick 12 (44)
Corner might be a bigger need for Indianapolis, but Gross-Matos is too tremendous of a value to pass on here.
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Round 2 - Pick 13 (45)
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Round 2 - Pick 14 (46)
The Broncos decide to wait on receiver and bolster their offensive tackle position.
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Round 2 - Pick 15 (47)
Lewis is a long, powerful edge rusher who can play like a first-rounder if he stays healthy.
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Round 2 - Pick 16 (48)
The Jets give Darnold a crazy-long, athletic right tackle to strengthen the offensive line.
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Round 2 - Pick 17 (49)
Hamler is a game-breaker with flashes of outstanding YAC abilities.
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Round 2 - Pick 18 (50)
Terrell has all the tools and experience to be a shutdown outside cornerback in the NFL.
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Round 2 - Pick 19 (51)
This is a nice development for the Cowboys. Cornerback in Round 1. Edge rusher in Round 2.
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Round 2 - Pick 21 (53)
It will take time for Brooks to learn the nuances of covering, yet his explosiveness could get him drafted in Round 2.
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Round 2 - Pick 22 (54)
With many of the top corners and edge rushers unavailable, the Bills ironically land Higgins in Round 2 after the two were paired often in Round 1.
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From
Atlanta Falcons
Round 2 - Pick 23 (55)
Gay is incredibly fast to the football and flashed in coverage at Mississippi State.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 2 - Pick 24 (56)
The Dolphins absolutely need to address the offensive line, so they take another blocker early.
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Round 2 - Pick 25 (57)
Biadasz has phenomenal movement skills at the center spot which are needed in Sean McVay's scheme.
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Mock Trade from
Minnesota Vikings
Round 2 - Pick 26 (58)
The Cowboys get a replacement for Travis Frederick with the bouncy, balanced center from Temple.
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Round 2 - Pick 27 (59)
Ojemudia would star in Seattle's Cover 3 based system thanks to his instincts, length, and ball skills.
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Round 2 - Pick 28 (60)
Greenard needs to work on his consistency, yet starting as the No. 2 rusher behind Matthew Judon will mean he doesn't have immense pressure instantly.
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Round 2 - Pick 29 (61)
Niang is the instant starter at right tackle in the Titans run-based offense. He has awesome athleticism despite his large frame.
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Round 2 - Pick 30 (62)
Madubuike is a strong, sturdy interior rusher with a good first step.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 2 - Pick 31 (63)
Arnette is an in-your-face, versatile outside corner who routinely finds the football in the air.
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From
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 2 - Pick 32 (64)
Good luck covering Claypool and DK Metcalf in Seattle. Size and speed galore.
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