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Maurice Jones-Drew 2024 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íømock draft 1.0: Five QBs in top six! Bills nab WR after Stefon Diggs trade

It's draft month, so it's time to drop my one and only mock of the year.

As you'll see, I envision the game's most important position dominating the top of Round 1 like never before. And near the bottom, the Bills restock their receiving corps following the trade of Stefon Diggs, while the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs add a frightening weapon to Patrick Mahomes' arsenal.

Enough dilly-dally -- let's get to the picks.

Pick
1
Chicago Bears
(via CAR)
Caleb Williams
USC · QB · Junior

This feels like a done deal after between Bears brass and Williams during the pre-draft process. Chicago’s new wideout, Keenan Allen, showing up to USC’s pro day didn’t hurt the cause, either. Williams offers the playmaking ability this franchise has long searched for at the position.

Pick
2
Jayden Daniels
LSU · QB · Senior

The Heisman Trophy winner is the most explosive quarterback in this class, as he can hurt defenses equally with his arm and legs. The upside Daniels provides at the position helps the Dan Quinn era start off on the right foot in Washington.

Pick
3
J.J. McCarthy
Michigan · QB · Junior

The Patriots’ in the former Wolverine might just be smoke and mirrors, but I’m buying it. McCarthy knows how to win, and that’s what this franchise needs under center to help build a Patriot Way 2.0.

Pick
4
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Ohio State · WR · Junior

There’s a chance the Cardinals move down, but in this simulation, they stand pat to nab the uber-talented receiver. He’s a prototypical WR1 who’ll quickly become Kyler Murray’s favorite target. 

Pick
5
Drake Maye
North Carolina · QB · Sophomore (RS)

PROJECTED TRADE WITH LOS ANGELES CHARGERS


The Vikings acquired an additional first-round pick last month for this reason. With Maye available here, Minnesota jumps at the opportunity to select a quarterback with . Maye’s big arm and ability to evade pressure in the pocket should excite Vikings fans.

Pick
6
Michael Penix Jr.
Washington · QB · Senior

Despite Penix's injury history, the Giants feel good about the Heisman runner-up's arm strength, vision and ability to get through his progressions. The Washington product will compete with incumbent starter Daniel Jones in an effort to get Big Blue's offense back on track under Brian Daboll. 

Pick
7
Joe Alt
Notre Dame · OT · Junior

The Titans checked a box in free agency by signing receiver Calvin Ridley to play the perimeter opposite DeAndre Hopkins, paving the way for them to focus their attention on the offensive line. GM Ran Carthon gets the best offensive tackle in this class to protect second-year passer Will Levis.

Pick
8
Dallas Turner
Alabama · Edge · Junior

The Falcons invested heavily in their offense during the free agency frenzy, so the defense will lean on draft reinforcements -- an approach new head coach Raheem Morris is used to, having come from the Rams organization. Turner is an explosive edge rusher who’ll pair well with stalwart DT Grady Jarrett.

Pick
9
Malik Nabers
LSU · WR · Junior

Nabers joins Keenan Allen and DJ Moore to round out an exceptional receiving corps for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The LSU product exudes explosive play-making ability and will grow with Williams. 

Pick
10
Brock Bowers
Georgia · TE · Junior

The Jets select arguably the most talented player in the draft. The 6-foot-3, 243 pound playmaker is an explosive tight end who can stretch the field and has home run ability. He’ll make plenty of plays to earn Aaron Rodgers’ trust.

Pick
11
Taliese Fuaga
Oregon State · OT · Senior

PROJECTED TRADE WITH MINNESOTA VIKINGS


Pound the rock! Pound the rock! Jim Harbaugh has been clear about wanting to run the ball and protect his new franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert. Fuaga can hold his own anywhere along the offensive front, but he slots in perfectly at right tackle in Los Angeles.

Pick
12
Terrion Arnold
Alabama · CB · Sophomore (RS)

The Broncos need a quarterback, but after the early run on the position in this exercise, they take the top cornerback in Daniel Jeremiah’s prospect rankings. Arnold is a dawg with the ability to lock down WR1s at the next level. Putting him opposite Patrick Surtain II would make this CB duo a nightmare for any offense.

Pick
13
Rome Odunze
Washington · WR · Senior

Odunze has been compared to Raiders all-world receiver Davante Adams. Why not bring in a younger version of the six-time Pro Bowler and allow Odunze to learn from the vet?

Pick
14
Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Penn State · OT · Junior (RS)

Filling a huge need for the Saints, Fashanu is an athletic and explosive blocker who can solidify the left tackle spot for the next decade. 

Pick
15
Quinyon Mitchell
Toledo · CB · Senior

Mitchell has excelled throughout the pre-draft process, showing off his speed and toughness. The Colts nab a ballhawk and Day 1 starter for Gus Bradley’s defense.

Pick
16
Graham Barton
Duke · IOL · Senior

The Seahawks must continue to address their offensive line in order to protect veteran quarterback Geno Smith. With two young tackles in tow (Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas), John Schneider adds an interior blocker capable of player either guard spot or center.

Pick
17
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Alabama · CB · Junior

Jacksonville did some solid work on the defense in free agency. McKinstry helps new DC Ryan Nielsen field a top-10 unit.

Pick
18
JC Latham
Alabama · OT · Junior

Protecting Joe Burrow should always be top of mind for Cincinnati. The behemoth right tackle fits the bill.

Pick
19
Laiatu Latu
UCLA · Edge · Senior

The football gods are truly looking over me when the Rams select the UCLA edge defender. Los Angeles needs pass-rush help after Aaron Donald’s retirement, and Latu is an instant-impact QB hunter who can win in a multitude of ways. I can’t wait to provide live color commentary on his sacks!

Pick
20
Amarius Mims
Georgia · OT · Junior

The Steelers are getting back to being a physical offense with a tough run game and explosive passing attack. Mims will help protect Russell Wilson and/or Justin Fields, while also paving the way for the potent RB duo of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren.

Pick
21
Byron Murphy II
Texas · DT · Junior

The Dolphins find a replacement for Christian Wilkins (now in Las Vegas) in this explosive defensive tackle out of Texas. He is quite disruptive, generating negative plays on a routine basis. He’ll wreak havoc while the rest of the defensive front gets healthy.  

Pick
22
Nate Wiggins
Clemson · CB · Junior

The Eagles are on a mission to fix their secondary, signing safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency and now selecting a young corner who excels in coverage.

Pick
23
Los Angeles Chargers
(via CLE through HOU)
Brian Thomas Jr.
LSU · WR · Junior

PROJECTED TRADE WITH MINNESOTA VIKINGS


After using their first pick to protect their franchise QB, the Chargers select an explosive wide receiver to help fill the voids left by Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Justin Herbert will welcome another tall wideout with a huge catch radius (not to mention, 4.3 speed).

Pick
24
Jackson Powers-Johnson
Oregon · IOL · Junior

The Cowboys claim their intention is to go all in. To do that, Dallas must keep Dak Prescott clean in the pocket and create lanes in the run game. Powers-Johnson is a reliable cog with few weaknesses who can play all three positions on the interior. 

Pick
25
T'Vondre Sweat
Texas · DT · Senior

NFC defenses must find a way to stop the 49ers’ elite rushing attack. Sweat, one of my favorite players in the draft, has the ability to help the up-and-coming Pack up front as an enormous space eater with game-changing ability against the run. 

Pick
26
Jared Verse
Florida State · Edge · Senior

Following Shaq Barrett's move to South Beach, the Bucs fill the void with a tenacious and productive pass rusher who falls to them late in the first round. Verse registered 62 pressures last season, per PFF, tied for second-most in the Power Five. 

Pick
27
Arizona Cardinals
(via HOU)
Chop Robinson
Penn State · Edge · Junior

The Cardinals could only muster 33 sacks last season, 30th in the NFL. They bolster the weakness with an explosive -- yet raw -- pass rusher who can collapse the pocket on quarterbacks from the outside.

Pick
28
Adonai Mitchell
Texas · WR · Junior

Gabe Davis (signed with Jacksonville) and Stefon Diggs (traded to Houston) are gone. Mitchell possesses Diggs-like qualities as an explosive and savvy route runner. The 6-2, 205-pound wideout has ideal size and can make the contested catch. Josh Allen would love this young addition.

Pick
29
Cooper DeJean
Iowa · CB · Junior

The Lions’ pass defense was horrendous last season. DeJean provides a boost as a corner who can play man-to-man and is a ballhawk in zone coverage. He also provides return ability on special teams. 

Pick
30
Troy Fautanu
Washington · OT · Senior

Fautanu fits the Ravens’ mold as a physical presence up front. He can step in right away, protect Lamar Jackson and run block for the league’s top rushing attack. 

Pick
31
Tyler Guyton
Oklahoma · OT · Junior (RS)

Guyton is athletic enough to play in Kyle Shanahan’s outside-zone scheme and should step in immediately at right tackle.

Pick
32
Xavier Worthy
Texas · WR · Junior

The Chiefs get Tyreek Hill 2.0. Patrick Mahomes will welcome the electric field-stretcher with open arms. Worthy isn't just a one-trick pony; his separation plays at all levels.

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