Dane's 1st mock draft

[InPhiltraitor]

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
2. Las Vegas Raiders: Cam Ward, QB, Miami
3. New York Giants: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT/G, LSU
5. Carolina Panthers: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
6. New York Jets: Jalon Walker, LB/Edge, Georgia
7. Tennessee Titans: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
8. Cleveland Browns: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
9. Cincinnati Bengals: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
10. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
11. Chicago Bears: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT/G, Texas
12. Miami Dolphins: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
13. Dallas Cowboys: Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
14. San Francisco 49ers: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
15. Indianapolis Colts: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
17. Los Angeles Rams: Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota
18. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
19. Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
20. Seattle Seahawks: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
21. Washington Commanders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
22. Houston Texans: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
23. Denver Broncos: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
24. Baltimore Ravens: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan
25. Los Angeles Chargers: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
26. Pittsburgh Steelers: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
27. Green Bay Packers: Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas
28. Minnesota Vikings: Marcus Mbow, OT/G, Purdue
29. Philadelphia Eagles: Cameron Williams, OT,
30. Buffalo Bills: Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
31. Kansas City Chiefs: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
32. Detroit Lions: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Many ways to play it, but nothing wrong with that pick. Running game may see a boost as well from finally adding perimeter legitimacy at WR2.

 

[cnuball21]

I may be wrong on this, but doesn't it feel like it's easier to hit on a rookie WR than a rookie DT?

Maybe not hit…but WRs usually provide an earlier impact and take less development time.

 

[cnuball21]

I think criticizing Jerry for prioritizing glamor players devolves into groupthink at times. Its a go to mentality for some any time a skill player gets mentioned as a top pick. You have to recognize WR is a critical position. If you have one great one, you still dont have enough if you are devoid of talent behind him. Needing Lamb to catch 120-130 passes to have a viable offense is not a recipe for real success

100% agree…Lamb is special. The fact he’s top 5 in yards with zero help and a bad QB in Rush solidifies we have an elite WR but it’s not enough when comparing our weapons to the Eagles, Lions, 49ers etc.

 

[Cowboyny]

100% agree…Lamb is special. The fact he’s top 5 in yards with zero help and a bad QB in Rush solidifies we have an elite WR but it’s not enough when comparing our weapons to the Eagles, Lions, 49ers etc.

I think we all agree, there is a major need to find another high level receiver to take pressure off of Lamb. Question is how do we acquire such receiver? Draft, fa, trade?

 

[cnuball21]

I think we all agree, there is a major need to find another high level receiver to take pressure off of Lamb. Question is how do we acquire such receiver? Draft, fa, trade?

I’m leaning 1st round pick or trade…I’d love to know who might be available via trade.

 

[Cowboyny]

I’m leaning 1st round pick or trade…I’d love to know who might be available via trade.

Players always come available. Wonder if the Jets make that Ohio State receiver available as they have to pay Adams big contract.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Players always come available. Wonder if the Jets make that Ohio State receiver available as they have to pay Adams big contract.

You mentioned trade, draft or FA options to upgrade WR......I think you can take trade off the table. It would cost a draft pick and a players salary for a high-level guy. FA is certainly an option .......we could have several cap casualties, especially with the league trending back to the run game a bit. Take a look at this list WR salaries/contracts......Mike Evans, Deebo and Keenan Allen just to name a few. I'm sure a number of players whose contracts end in 2025 probably need attention coz little or no guaranteed money left.


https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/contracts/_/position/wr/sort/value

 

[Cowboyny]

You mentioned trade, draft or FA options to upgrade WR......I think you can take trade off the table. It would cost a draft pick and a players salary for a high-level guy. FA is certainly an option .......we could have several cap casualties, especially with the league trending back to the run game a bit. Take a look at this list WR salaries/contracts......Mike Evans, Deebo and Keenan Allen just to name a few. I'm sure a number of players whose contracts end in 2025 probably need attention coz little or no guaranteed money left.


https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/contracts/_/position/wr/sort/value

Similar deal like Cooks where it cost a 5th rd pick and they were able to take on some of salary

 

[Cowboyny]

Similar deal like Cooks where it cost a 5th rd pick and they were able to take on some of salary

You mentioned trade, draft or FA options to upgrade WR......I think you can take trade off the table. It would cost a draft pick and a players salary for a high-level guy. FA is certainly an option .......we could have several cap casualties, especially with the league trending back to the run game a bit. Take a look at this list WR salaries/contracts......Mike Evans, Deebo and Keenan Allen just to name a few. I'm sure a number of players whose contracts end in 2025 probably need attention coz little or no guaranteed money left.


https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/contracts/_/position/wr/sort/value

What are your thoughts about Adam Thielan. Had a 1k season last yr with terrible qb play. He is aging, but has 1 yr left on his deal and would be a good veteran short term type

 

[RonWashington]

Interesting this mock has Dallas taking another WR , round one a 5’11” receiver in Luther Burden , the DT I like round one goes to Arizona further down the round Walter Nolen and even further down the 1st the Commanders take Ashton Jeanty the home run back .

That would be quite a combo with Robinson but when Daniels is throwing to Noah Brown the Commanders are the team in need of WR help.

I’ve said it all along the Cowboys round one round two both need to be on defense . Teams like the Saints Ravens Lions Eagles just cut through this defense and before you know it it’s 28-10 third quarter good night . Lions could have easily hung 50 plus on this squad .

 

[RonWashington]

I don’t think they take Jeanty. Robinson is a stud and Ekeler is a great complementary back (minus the consussions

Commanders had no running game minus Robinson in the Cowboy loss. Jeanty and Robinson gives them the two headed running attack the Lions throw out

 

[RonWashington]

good player but a dumb pick, so yeah it's probably accurate. I'd take Nolen, Harmon, Pearce over a WR
IMHO, they can not pass on getting a stud DT/DE if they get the chance.

Exactly this !

 

[cnuball21]

Players always come available. Wonder if the Jets make that Ohio State receiver available as they have to pay Adams big contract.

Ehh highly unlikely…Adams is about washed and Wilson is the future.

Plus he’s about to require a massive contract.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I'd puke if we took Burden over Harmon there.

 

[baltcowboy]

I have decided that I am in the camp of waiting to at least the third round before drafting a running back especially if we finish in the top 10. We need to upgrade the lines especially on defense. I see 4 elite playmakers on our defense that need to be protected. I am for double dipping our first two picks on defensive lineman. This is probably the only reason I would back Belicheck as coach or the return of Zimmer as the defensive coordinator

 

[RonWashington]

I have decided that I am in the camp of waiting to at least the third round before drafting a running back especially if we finish in the top 10. We need to upgrade the lines especially on defense. I see 4 elite playmakers on our defense that need to be protected. I am for double dipping our first two picks on defensive lineman. This is probably the only reason I would back Belicheck as coach or the return of Zimmer as the defensive coordinator

This defense needs the first two picks of the draft rounds one & two . A DT and a LB or second round perhaps an Edge , The LB crew is really thin I would prefer a bigger LB in the middle then Kendrick’s . Even if Kendrick’s came back this LB position needs another one . Buddy Johnson Nick Vigil Damone Clark are all ST types .

Liufau Overshown & maybe Kendrick’s that’s it .

A WR round one is foolish

 

[Cowboyny]

I have decided that I am in the camp of waiting to at least the third round before drafting a running back especially if we finish in the top 10. We need to upgrade the lines especially on defense. I see 4 elite playmakers on our defense that need to be protected. I am for double dipping our first two picks on defensive lineman. This is probably the only reason I would back Belicheck as coach or the return of Zimmer as the defensive coordinator

I agree, but do really like both Hampton, Johnson where both won’t be there in the 3rd rd.

We can add DT, Edge or even a big Mike LB to the those top 2 picks. Load up on the front 7

 

[baltcowboy]

This defense needs the first two picks of the draft rounds one & two . A DT and a LB or second round perhaps an Edge , The LB crew is really thin I would prefer a bigger LB in the middle then Kendrick’s . Even if Kendrick’s came back this LB position needs another one . Buddy Johnson Nick Vigil Damone Clark are all ST types .

Liufau Overshown & maybe Kendrick’s that’s it .

A WR round one is foolish

There some wild cards defensive lineman that Dane was talking about on one of the YouTube shows that I might gamble on if we pick 15 or lower in the first round. One kid supposedly has Chris Jones potential. I really need to take a look at him. Sounds like a defensive version of Tyler Smith.

 

[baltcowboy]

I agree, but do really like both Hampton, Johnson where both won’t be there in the 3rd rd.

We can add DT, Edge or even a big Mike LB to the those top 2 picks. Load up on the front 7

I love the big three backs but I am actually thinking realistically. Our team needs two top 50 front 7 players more then a star running back right now.

 

[Cowboyny]

I love the big three backs but I am actually thinking realistically. Our team needs two top 50 front 7 players more then a star running back right now.

They do need both. With only three top 100 picks, there is so much you can do. Figure DT, RB, WR, And Edge are our biggest needs