Can the Raiders land a quarterback in the latest RJ mock draft?
The Super Bowl is over after proving to be a smash hit its first year in Las Vegas.
That doesn’t mean the NFL is leaving our lives. The machine never stops churning.
The league’s scouting combine is less than two weeks away. The NFL draft is in April. Another season will be starting before fans know it.
Kansas City’s Super Bowl victory over San Francisco means the draft order is set. Here’s an early look at how the first round could shake out April 25, assuming no trades take place:
1. Chicago Bears (From Panthers)
The Bears will have to decide between taking Williams or keeping quarterback Justin Fields and trading this pick for a haul. The bet is Chicago will stay put in the end.
2. Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
There is going to be debate about whether Daniels or North Carolina’s Drake Maye is the second-best quarterback in this class.
For now, Daniels seems to fit better with new Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
3. New England Patriots
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
New England is in a good spot regardless of what the Bears and Commanders decide to do. The Patriots will likely take the last of the three quarterbacks available to pair with new coach Jerod Mayo.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
The Cardinals front office will spend the start of the draft hoping three quarterbacks come off the board with the top three picks. Harrison is an elite player and perhaps the top prospect in the class. This is a perfect match.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Tight end Gerald Everett is a free agent and may fetch enough on the open market to earn the Chargers a compensatory pick, a priority for new general manager Joe Hortiz. New offensive coordinator Greg Roman needs a dynamic tight end who can run and block. Bowers fits that bill.
6. New York Giants
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The Giants have been grasping at straws in search of a true stud receiver. They take another shot here. Nabers is a physical freak with high-end ball skills. He dominates games at times but also can disappear for stretches. He’ll turn into a star if he becomes consistent.
7. Tennessee Titans
Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Tennessee is desperate for offensive weapons. The Titans find one here in a Las Vegas native and Bishop Gorman alum who was super productive in college.
