8. Atlanta Falcons
Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
Atlanta would love one of the top quarterbacks, but they’re all gone at this point. Pass rush is a huge need for the Falcons with Calais Campbell and Bud Dupree set to be free agents.
9. Chicago Bears
Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
The Bears will need to protect Williams after taking him. Alt should be a plug-and-play offensive tackle.
10. New York Jets
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
There are rumors that Aaron Rodgers wants the Jets to trade this pick to the Raiders for Davante Adams. It remains to be seen if new general manager Tom Telesco would listen. If the Jets do pick here, they will look to protect their aging quarterback.
11. Minnesota Vikings
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
McCarthy will be an interesting name to monitor throughout this process.
He can make plays with his legs and is a proven winner. There are also concerns with his arm strength and the fact that the Wolverines didn’t ask him to throw that often.
12. Denver Broncos
Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Nix, 23, is the most experienced quarterback in this class. He’s also proven to be adaptable by leading two different programs to success. Nix makes a ton of sense for Sean Payton and the Broncos since they don’t want to take a step backwards.
13. Raiders
Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
Expect the Raiders to be aggressive in trying to move up for a quarterback. Daniels makes sense as a target since he was at Arizona State the same time as Antonio Pierce.
Here, since there are no trades, the Raiders add an impact player on the interior of the defensive line. Newton’s film is fun to watch.
14. New Orleans Saints
Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
Fuaga is a scary run blocker and a strong pass protector. His size and athleticism should allow him to get even better.
He’s also coming from a blocking scheme that’s similar to what new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak plans to implement.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa
There will be some scattered scouting reports on DeJean.
He’s a great athlete and makes play on the field. But there is some debate about what position he’s going to play in the NFL.
16. Seattle Seahawks
Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
Look for new coach Mike Macdonald to build up the defense his first season in charge. Verse is a good place to start. He projects as a productive, three-down defensive end.
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Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
Powers-Johnson plays center for the Ducks, but some NFL teams could look to move him to guard.
The Jaguars would be one team that would keep him in the middle of the offensive line.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
JC Latham, OT, Alabama
It’s clear the Bengals are going to be as successful as Joe Burrow’s health allows. That means it might be a good idea to invest in keeping him upright.
19. Los Angeles Rams
Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Expect to hear this name a lot the next couple weeks. He was a star at the Senior Bowl, drawing rave reviews for his work against athletes who played at larger collegiate programs. He could generate even more buzz at the combine.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
He can run, cover and tackle, though he’s not elite in any particular area. Pittsburgh hit on cornerback Joey Porter Jr. last year. Arnold could give the Steelers another starter for years to come.
21. Miami Dolphins
Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
This would be a pick for the future.
Miami starting tackle Terron Armstead is 32-years-old and has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his career. Some insurance wouldn’t hurt.
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
The Eagles continue to search for a reliable three-down linebacker. Cooper could fit the bill, even if this might be a bit of a reach.
23. Houston Texans (From Browns)
Byron Murphy, DT, Texas
The Texans have drafted well under general manager Nick Caserio.
That continues here with an explosive interior defender who will fit right in next to edge rusher Will Anderson. The rest of the AFC needs to keep an eye on what Houston is building.
24. Dallas Cowboys
Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
He fits a need and is a good player. This may be another reach, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Cowboys take a chance on a playmaker like this.
25. Green Bay Packers
Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
The Packers have their quarterback in Jordan Love and appear stocked at wide receiver. Offensive line may be the way to go for them.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bralen Trice, Edge, Washington
Tampa Bay’s priority should be interior offensive line, but it would have to reach to get one here.
Trice helps with another need. He’ll help the Buccaneers get after opposing quarterbacks.
27. Arizona Cardinals (From Texans)
Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
The Cardinals, after taking Harrison, fill another huge need with this pick.
Latu is a pass rusher whose elite technique makes up for questions about his top-end speed and power. He’s a tone setter with a high motor.
28. Buffalo Bills
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
The Bills have some real questions at wide receiver with Gabe Davis set to hit the market and Stefon Diggs unhappy. Thomas could end up being a steal given his high ceiling. He could rocket up draft boards if he generates buzz at the combine.
29. Detroit Lions
Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
The Lions are likely to go defensive back with this pick and should have several players to choose from.
Wiggins gets the call over Ennis Rakestraw and Kool-Aid McKinstry for now.
30. Baltimore Ravens
Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
Robinson is another name to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. Like Mitchell, he was tremendous at the Senior Bowl. He is the type of large outside pass rusher the Ravens love.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
It’s clear the 49ers need to address the offensive line.
Fautanu should fit well in their scheme as a lineman that can get out in space on runs and short passes. San Francisco should be thrilled if it lands him.
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
There is no doubt Kansas City will look to add pass catchers this offseason.
Mitchell has good size and makes huge plays downfield. He’s good at catching the ball in traffic, which could make him a fun fit with Patrick Mahomes.