The NFL Draft is Thursday and the excitement amongst fans is brewing. There is a lot of speculation on which teams each player will end up on. Here is my mock draft for the first ten picks.
- Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami
Ward is the best quarterback prospect in this draft. While this class is filled with talented players at the top of the board, coach Brian Callahan needs to develop a quarterback of his own. Ward possesses great poise and a phenomenal arm. He could be the next great Titans quarterback if he lands in Tennessee.
- Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, Wide Receiver/Cornerback, Colorado
Hunter may be the most talented draft prospect in recent years. At Colorado he won the Heisman Trophy, excelling at wide receiver and cornerback. The Browns need an elite receiver. Hunter can fill that void immediately while adding value on the defensive side of the football.
- New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Carter has the potential to be an elite pass rusher right away in the NFL. His stock skyrocketed after his dominant performance in the College Football Playoff at Penn State. The Giants could use some pass rush help to compliment Brian Burns on the other side of the football. This is an easy pick for the Giants and one they should be excited about.
- New England Patriots: Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
The Patriots need offensive line help but can’t miss out on a generational talent in Jeanty. Mike Vrabel used to coach in Tennessee with a running back by the name of Derrick Henry. Jeanty will make second-year quarterback Drake Maye’s job a lot easier.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Mason Graham, Defensive Tackle, Michigan
Graham is the best-run defender in the draft. The Jaguars could benefit from his presence up front for years to come.
- Las Vegas Raiders: Tetairoa McMillian, Wide Receiver, Arizona
The Raiders need another weapon at the receiver position. McMillian is the best wide receiver in the draft class, known for his contested catch ability. McMillian will be a great fit for new quarterback Geno Smith and be a great compliment to Brock Bowers.
- New York Jets: Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State
Warren is the perfect fit for New York given their huge need at tight end. New quarterback Justin Fields needs as many weapons around him as possible. Warren will do wonders for him in his first year as a Jet.
- Carolina Panthers: Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas
The Panthers could use some depth at the cornerback and position alongside Jaycee Horn. Barron is arguably the best cornerback in the draft.
- New Orleans Saints: Shedur Sanders, Quarterback, Colorado
Sanders is a wildcard in this coming draft. He could go within the first three picks or slide to the end of round one. It feels like the perfect time for the Saints to pick a quarterback. The team hired a young offensive-minded coach in Kellen Moore and current quarterback Derek Carr needs shoulder surgery. The son of “Primetime” could be a great fit in the big easy.
- Chicago Bears: Will Campbell, Guard, LSU
The Bears added a lot of help to the offensive line this offseason. It can never hurt to add more help for that position. With Campbell still on the board it makes sense for the Bears to go this route.
