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Nate Tice's and Charles McDonald's Round 1 mock draft

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RD1, PK1Round 1, Pick 1
Fernando Mendoza
QB
Indiana
6' 5"
Height
225
Weight
Why him?
The Raiders recently traded Geno Smith to the Jets, which means there’s really nothing more to say here that hasn’t been written 100 times before. This is done, and let’s hope for Klint Kubiak’s sake it works as he enters his first season as an NFL head coach.
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🎯 Dart Thrower
💪 Howitzer
RD1, PK2Round 1, Pick 2
Arvell Reese
EDGE
Ohio St.
6' 4"
Height
243
Weight
Why him?
Reese’s best spot will likely be on the line of scrimmage, where he flashes as a high-end pass rusher and already shows the ability to hold the edge in the run game. His versatility to play off-ball is a bonus if the Jets want to get creative in getting all of their pass rushers on the field.
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🧱 Brick House
🤸 Gumby
🚀 Rocket
RD1, PK3Round 1, Pick 3
Sonny Styles
LB
Ohio St.
6' 5"
Height
243
Weight
Why him?
A top-three pick feels high for an off-ball linebacker, but Styles has the chance to be a transformative talent at the position in a league that has almost no elite linebackers. Styles has the size and speed to attack all areas of the field, played well in coverage and has use as a blitzer.
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🔮 Professor X
🚀 Rocket
RD1, PK4Round 1, Pick 4
David Bailey
EDGE
Texas Tech
6' 3"
Height
250
Weight
Team Fit
The rebuilding Titans should continue to add to their trenches rather than a running back at this point in their process. Head coach Robert Saleh loves investing heavily into his defensive lines, and Bailey would give him a flamethrower to rush the passer and a different flavor than their current set of maulers. And there’s the added benefit that the rest of the Titans’ line will help insulate Bailey in the run game. Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers, and Bailey is a lot of heat to throw at offenses when they try to throw.
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🚀 Rocket
🤸 Gumby
RD1, PK5Round 1, Pick 5
Jeremiyah Love
RB
Notre Dame
6' 0"
Height
214
Weight
Why him?
This pick might be a shocker, but there is a strand of logic to follow here: namely, John Harbaugh and Greg Roman getting back together in New York. Matt Nagy will be calling plays, but Roman is with the Giants as a senior offensive assistant and Harbaugh has thoroughly demonstrated a desire to be a good running team through almost his entire Baltimore tenure. The Giants may view a game-breaking running back as the last piece considering the offensive line isn’t in immediate need of an upgrade and they threw some bodies at wide receiver.
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☎️ Phonebooth
🚀 Rocket
RD1, PK6Round 1, Pick 6
Monroe Freeling
OT
Georgia
6' 7"
Height
315
Weight
Why him?
The Browns needed to completely rebuild their offensive line this offseason. They’ve started the process in free agency, signing several veterans, but could still use a further injection of talent. Especially at the tackle position. Enter Freeling, a riser throughout the 2025 season. Freeling has upside as a true blindside protector for whoever is throwing passes in Cleveland in the future.

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🚧 Road-grader
🔒 Clamps
🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK7Round 1, Pick 7
Caleb Downs
S
Ohio St.
6' 0"
Height
205
Weight
Why him?
Positional value is the only reason that Downs is on the board here. He’s arguably the best player in the draft and has been an elite defensive back prospect since his first season at Alabama. He’s the “can’t-miss” caliber player the Commanders could use in their secondary and has the skills to play deep safety and the slot in Dan Quinn’s defense, which desperately needs to bounce back in 2026.
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🔮 Professor X
🚀 Rocket
🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK8Round 1, Pick 8
Mansoor Delane
CB
LSU
6' 0"
Height
190
Weight
Why him?
The Saints’ defense was better than expected last season under Brandon Staley. They could look to add to their line, but Delane is a smart player who fits into Staley’s zone-heavy scheme and creative passing down looks. He would be an upgrade for the cornerback room and give the Saints a defender who would be comfortable right away in the scheme and could impact the game more than what they currently have on the roster.
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🧤 Glove
RD1, PK9Round 1, Pick 9
Rueben Bain
EDGE
Miami (FL)
6' 3"
Height
270
Weight
Why him?
Kansas City takes five seconds to turn this pick in. By the luck of the draw, one of the most disruptive defensive ends in college football falls into the Chiefs’ lap as they try to re-infuse premier talent into their defense. Bain would be a perfect fit in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense and form a productive trio alongside Chris Jones and George Karlaftis.
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🧱 Brick House
🤸 Gumby
RD1, PK10Round 1, Pick 10
Jermod McCoy
CB
Tennessee
6' 0"
Height
193
Weight
Why him?
This would be a bit of a nightmare scenario for the Bengals. Defensive player after defensive player snatched up before they pick at No. 10. Keldric Faulk is an option, but the Bengals might dread selecting two project type edge defenders in two straight drafts (they selected Shemar Stewart last year). They still end up getting a supremely talented player in McCoy. He did not play last season, but he’s still looked at as a high-end cornerback prospect because of what he put on film before his injury in January 2025.
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🧤 Glove
RD1, PK11Round 1, Pick 11
Francis Mauigoa
OL
Miami (FL)
6' 6"
Height
315
Weight
Why him?
We knew the Dolphins were rebuilding again — and that was before the Jaylen Waddle trade. They have a plethora of holes they can attempt to fill with their first-round pick this year. Here, they stay local and grab Mauigoa, who has the skills to slide in as a long-term starter at right tackle or guard. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but if Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea develop, that’s a nice little core up front to try and build around.

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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK12Round 1, Pick 12
Keldric Faulk
DL
Auburn
6' 6"
Height
285
Weight
Why him?
I liked the Jalen Thompson and Cobie Durant signings for the Cowboys to help shore up their defensive backfield, but they need to continue to add talent on that side of the ball. Caught in between tiers with cornerback and linebacker prospects, the Cowboys add the intriguing Faulk to their defensive line. He is still a work in progress rushing the passer, but he’s young, has high-end traits, plays hard and will enter the league already as a plus run defender. He would complement what the Cowboys already have and his pocket-pushing rush style would actually fit perfectly with the mauling ability of Quinnen Williams on the inside.
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🧱 Brick House
🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK13Round 1, Pick 13 (via Falcons)
Caleb Lomu
OT
Utah
6' 6"
Height
308
Weight
Why him?
With longtime right tackle Rob Havenstein retiring, the Rams have a big hole on the right side of their offensive line. Luckily, they can find the perfect replacement here. Lomu hasn’t gotten as much adoration as his teammate Spencer Fano, but Lomu might be a cleaner fit here considering he was already playing right tackle at Utah. Lomu’s nasty streak, explosiveness and overall athleticism give him the chance to develop into a lockdown right tackle.
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🧱 Brick House
🐻 Dancing Bear
🔒 Clamps
RD1, PK14Round 1, Pick 14
Carnell Tate
WR
Ohio St.
6' 3"
Height
195
Weight
Why him?
Tate is a steady player who plays bigger than his size because of his catching range and ball skills. He’s a smart player who is effective at all three levels as a route runner, and his feel against zone would be highlighted during Lamar Jackson’s scramble drills. The Ravens could look to bolster their offensive line here, but dipping into the first-round WR well (again) with Tate would give the Ravens a different flavor of pass catcher than they have.
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🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK15Round 1, Pick 15
Avieon Terrell
CB
Clemson
5' 11"
Height
180
Weight
Why him?
Terrell isn’t the most explosive cornerback, but he’s fluid and plays the ball well — just like his older brother A.J. on the Atlanta Falcons. Tampa Bay would’ve liked to grab a defensive lineman with the potential to play on the end, but with Keldric Faulk going a few picks earlier, they go elsewhere with the pick here.
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🧤 Glove
🔮 Professor X
RD1, PK16Round 1, Pick 16 (via Colts)
Olaivavega Ioane
G
Penn St.
6' 4"
Height
328
Weight
Why him?
After losing John Simpson and former first-rounder Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency, the Jets look to reinforce their offensive line with another first-round selection. Ioane has good size and is comfortable in space. He showed off good awareness as a player this past season, which is encouraging for him to hit the field early in the pros.
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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK17Round 1, Pick 17
Akheem Mesidor
EDGE
Miami (FL)
6' 3"
Height
280
Weight
Why him?
This pick doesn't need much more explanation other than the fact that the Lions don’t have many pass rushers on their roster right now. They are razor thin at defensive end outside of Aidan Hutchinson, almost to the point where they have to take an edge rusher with this pick. Mesidor is a bit hit-or-miss on a down-to-down basis and turns 25 before the draft, but he has a chance to be a contributor in the NFL or even a legitimate, consistent threat off the edge if he hits the ground running.
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🤸 Gumby
RD1, PK18Round 1, Pick 18
Kayden McDonald
DT
Ohio St.
6' 3"
Height
326
Weight
Why him?
Brian Flores is going to scheme pressures and big plays for his defense, but the Vikings could use someone to eat up blocks to let teammates fly to the football. McDonald isn’t the sexiest prospect, but his ability to hold up against the run is his calling card, while also having light enough feet to be used on the twists and stunts that Flores loves so much. McDonald is basically the defensive version of the line of thinking that led to the Donovan Jackson selection last year at offensive guard: a tangible trench talent who can let the creative coaches be creative.
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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK19Round 1, Pick 19
Caleb Banks
DT
Florida
6' 6"
Height
330
Weight
Why him?
Carolina adds some serious size to its defensive line here with the addition of Banks. He is a behemoth tackle with elite athleticism and sound technique to diagnose and defeat blocks — he just can’t tackle. Now, that’s concerning, but his other traits are so dynamic and overwhelming that even marginal improvement in that problematic area would make him a plus starter in the NFL.
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🧱 Brick House
🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK20Round 1, Pick 20 (via Packers)
Anthony Hill
LB
Texas
6' 3"
Height
238
Weight
Why him?
Hill is a good athlete with sideline-to-sideline range. He shows off good awareness and play recognition, and would fit the Cowboys’ new defensive scheme well because of his dynamic blitzing ability. The Cowboys have done a fine job of rebuilding their defense, and Hill would give Dallas its most talented man in the middle since Leighton Vander Esch.
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💨 Speed Demon
🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK21Round 1, Pick 21
Jordyn Tyson
WR
Arizona St.
6' 2"
Height
200
Weight
Why him?
The Steelers have one wide receiver spot set with DK Metcalf, but they’re still severely lacking options beyond him. They get a potential blessing with Tyson falling to the lower portion of the first round. At his best, and healthiest, Tyson is a bully when the ball is in the air. He shows real upside to grow into an NFL WR1.
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🧲 Magnets
RD1, PK22Round 1, Pick 22
Spencer Fano
OT
Utah
6' 6"
Height
308
Weight
Why him?
This would be a boon for the Chargers. Fano is a great athlete who is explosive as a run blocker and is an easy mover in space. The Chargers didn’t really make a big splash at their guard positions this offseason, but Fano would fit right in with Mike McDaniel’s scheme.
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🦎 Chameleon
🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK23Round 1, Pick 23
Kenyon Sadiq
TE
Oregon
6' 3"
Height
245
Weight
Why him?
Philadelphia finally agreed on a one-year deal with longtime tight end Dallas Goedert, but at 31 years old his long-term future with the team is murky. The Eagles could land an incredible long-term replacement for Goedert here with the über-athletic Sadiq. He is a freak athlete who should immediately find a role as a pass-catching option early in his career. He’s effective just enough as a blocker where he at least has a baseline to build from in the NFL.
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💨 Speed Demon
🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK24Round 1, Pick 24 (via Jaguars)
Denzel Boston
WR
Washington
6' 4"
Height
209
Weight
Why him?
It’s tempting to keep adding to the Browns’ offensive line, and there are some talented players available here (albeit more tackles than interior players). Instead, let’s have the Browns add size to their pass-catching room. Jerry Jeudy is best used as a secondary option, and Harold Fannin Jr. is an exciting young tight end. Boston would complement both as an outside ball winner who can win with his catching skills and size. He’s a steady player who can win in the red zone and give the Browns quarterback, whoever that is, a reliable big target in tough situations.

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🧲 Magnets
RD1, PK25Round 1, Pick 25
Peter Woods
DL
Clemson
6' 3"
Height
310
Weight
Why him?
Woods’ draft day slide stops here with the Bears adding a real home run swing at a position of desperate need. Chicago’s defensive line was not stout enough last season and, at his best, Woods can be an impact defender at multiple alignments along the interior. The Bears have tried their hand at a few defensive tackle prospects over the last few years, but Woods has a higher floor than their recent Day 2 ventures.

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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK26Round 1, Pick 26
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
S
Toledo
6' 2"
Height
202
Weight
Why him?
The Bills bolster their spine at the safety spot. Even after signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone, the Bills could use another centrally located long-term option that new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard could weaponize. McNeil-Warren is such a fun player. He is a quick diagnoser and loves to fit the run. He would be a great fit for Leonhard’s defense that asks a lot out of its safeties.

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🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK27Round 1, Pick 27
Max Iheanachor
OT
Arizona St.
6' 6"
Height
330
Weight
Why him?
The 49ers need a big infusion of young talent along the offensive line and can do that here with Iheanachor. He is a redshirt senior, but started playing football only a few years ago in JUCO. Never bet against someone who started playing football in JUCO and didn’t quit immediately.

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🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK28Round 1, Pick 28
Kadyn Proctor
OT
Alabama
6' 7"
Height
366
Weight
Why him?
General manager Nick Caserio loves his big school players. And Proctor is the literal biggest of big school players in this year’s draft class. Yes, the Texans signed offensive tackle Braden Smith to a two-year deal, but Smith has missed time essentially every season of his career. Proctor would be gigantic at the position, but he could start his career at guard and provide depth at tackle before kicking out down the road. The Texans should keep addressing their offensive line, and while a guard or center option would be preferable, adding beef of some sort, even if there is not a clean path right away, should not stop the Texans from adding a talented player at offensive line.

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🔒 Clamps
🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK29Round 1, Pick 29 (via Rams)
Colton Hood
CB
Tennessee
6' 0"
Height
195
Weight
Why him?
With Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie off to the Rams, cornerback has become a severe, immediate need for the Chiefs. Here they can take a dice roll on the talented Hood, who would have plenty of chances to make plays on the ball with Chris Jones and the previously mock-drafted Rueben Bain Jr. getting after the quarterback.
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🧤 Glove
RD1, PK30Round 1, Pick 30 (via Broncos)
KC Concepcion
WR
Texas A&M
5' 11"
Height
190
Weight
Why him?
Concepcion can bring the same type of explosive plays that Waddle did when he was catching balls from Tua Tagovailoa. His coaches at A&M and NC State were constantly figuring out ways to get Concepcion the ball, including on special teams. Concepcion’s wideout skills have evolved but he still needs to show improvement in route running and consistency in catching the football.

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🦎 Chameleon
🧲 Magnets
RD1, PK31Round 1, Pick 31
Blake Miller
OT
Clemson
6' 6"
Height
315
Weight
Why him?
As they showed throughout the playoffs, the Patriots’ offense still has a ways to go in terms of talent acquisition to stand tall against the best defenses in the league. To be fair, the Patriots had a top-five draft pick in the same season they made the Super Bowl, which highlights the overall lack of high-end talent, particularly on the offensive line. They can start to fix that with the selection of Miller, another gigantic, athletic tackle in this draft class.

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🔒 Clamps
🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK32Round 1, Pick 32
Dillon Thieneman
S
Oregon
6' 0"
Height
205
Weight
Why him?
Thieneman would be an excellent fit in Mike Macdonald’s two-high scheme, unlocking his two-way ability as a run defender and in coverage, while also allowing him to play from a high position to take advantage of his ability to read and close on the football. Thieneman would allow the Seahawks to live in their five and six defensive back looks and unlock the rest of Seattle’s talented defense.
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🦎 Chameleon

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RD1, PK1Round 1, Pick 1
Fernando Mendoza
QB
Indiana
6' 5"
Height
225
Weight
Why him?
The Raiders recently traded Geno Smith to the Jets, which means there’s really nothing more to say here that hasn’t been written 100 times before. This is done, and let’s hope for Klint Kubiak’s sake it works as he enters his first season as an NFL head coach.
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🎯 Dart Thrower
💪 Howitzer
RD1, PK2Round 1, Pick 2
Arvell Reese
EDGE
Ohio St.
6' 4"
Height
243
Weight
Why him?
Reese’s best spot will likely be on the line of scrimmage, where he flashes as a high-end pass rusher and already shows the ability to hold the edge in the run game. His versatility to play off-ball is a bonus if the Jets want to get creative in getting all of their pass rushers on the field.
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🧱 Brick House
🤸 Gumby
🚀 Rocket
RD1, PK3Round 1, Pick 3
Sonny Styles
LB
Ohio St.
6' 5"
Height
243
Weight
Why him?
A top-three pick feels high for an off-ball linebacker, but Styles has the chance to be a transformative talent at the position in a league that has almost no elite linebackers. Styles has the size and speed to attack all areas of the field, played well in coverage and has use as a blitzer.
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🔮 Professor X
🚀 Rocket
RD1, PK4Round 1, Pick 4
David Bailey
EDGE
Texas Tech
6' 3"
Height
250
Weight
Team Fit
The rebuilding Titans should continue to add to their trenches rather than a running back at this point in their process. Head coach Robert Saleh loves investing heavily into his defensive lines, and Bailey would give him a flamethrower to rush the passer and a different flavor than their current set of maulers. And there’s the added benefit that the rest of the Titans’ line will help insulate Bailey in the run game. Jeffery Simmons, John Franklin-Myers, and Bailey is a lot of heat to throw at offenses when they try to throw.
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🚀 Rocket
🤸 Gumby
RD1, PK5Round 1, Pick 5
Jeremiyah Love
RB
Notre Dame
6' 0"
Height
214
Weight
Why him?
This pick might be a shocker, but there is a strand of logic to follow here: namely, John Harbaugh and Greg Roman getting back together in New York. Matt Nagy will be calling plays, but Roman is with the Giants as a senior offensive assistant and Harbaugh has thoroughly demonstrated a desire to be a good running team through almost his entire Baltimore tenure. The Giants may view a game-breaking running back as the last piece considering the offensive line isn’t in immediate need of an upgrade and they threw some bodies at wide receiver.
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☎️ Phonebooth
🚀 Rocket
RD1, PK6Round 1, Pick 6
Monroe Freeling
OT
Georgia
6' 7"
Height
315
Weight
Why him?
The Browns needed to completely rebuild their offensive line this offseason. They’ve started the process in free agency, signing several veterans, but could still use a further injection of talent. Especially at the tackle position. Enter Freeling, a riser throughout the 2025 season. Freeling has upside as a true blindside protector for whoever is throwing passes in Cleveland in the future.

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🚧 Road-grader
🔒 Clamps
🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK7Round 1, Pick 7
Caleb Downs
S
Ohio St.
6' 0"
Height
205
Weight
Why him?
Positional value is the only reason that Downs is on the board here. He’s arguably the best player in the draft and has been an elite defensive back prospect since his first season at Alabama. He’s the “can’t-miss” caliber player the Commanders could use in their secondary and has the skills to play deep safety and the slot in Dan Quinn’s defense, which desperately needs to bounce back in 2026.
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🔮 Professor X
🚀 Rocket
🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK8Round 1, Pick 8
Mansoor Delane
CB
LSU
6' 0"
Height
190
Weight
Why him?
The Saints’ defense was better than expected last season under Brandon Staley. They could look to add to their line, but Delane is a smart player who fits into Staley’s zone-heavy scheme and creative passing down looks. He would be an upgrade for the cornerback room and give the Saints a defender who would be comfortable right away in the scheme and could impact the game more than what they currently have on the roster.
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🧤 Glove
RD1, PK9Round 1, Pick 9
Rueben Bain
EDGE
Miami (FL)
6' 3"
Height
270
Weight
Why him?
Kansas City takes five seconds to turn this pick in. By the luck of the draw, one of the most disruptive defensive ends in college football falls into the Chiefs’ lap as they try to re-infuse premier talent into their defense. Bain would be a perfect fit in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense and form a productive trio alongside Chris Jones and George Karlaftis.
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🧱 Brick House
🤸 Gumby
RD1, PK10Round 1, Pick 10
Jermod McCoy
CB
Tennessee
6' 0"
Height
193
Weight
Why him?
This would be a bit of a nightmare scenario for the Bengals. Defensive player after defensive player snatched up before they pick at No. 10. Keldric Faulk is an option, but the Bengals might dread selecting two project type edge defenders in two straight drafts (they selected Shemar Stewart last year). They still end up getting a supremely talented player in McCoy. He did not play last season, but he’s still looked at as a high-end cornerback prospect because of what he put on film before his injury in January 2025.
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🧤 Glove
RD1, PK11Round 1, Pick 11
Francis Mauigoa
OL
Miami (FL)
6' 6"
Height
315
Weight
Why him?
We knew the Dolphins were rebuilding again — and that was before the Jaylen Waddle trade. They have a plethora of holes they can attempt to fill with their first-round pick this year. Here, they stay local and grab Mauigoa, who has the skills to slide in as a long-term starter at right tackle or guard. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but if Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea develop, that’s a nice little core up front to try and build around.

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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK12Round 1, Pick 12
Keldric Faulk
DL
Auburn
6' 6"
Height
285
Weight
Why him?
I liked the Jalen Thompson and Cobie Durant signings for the Cowboys to help shore up their defensive backfield, but they need to continue to add talent on that side of the ball. Caught in between tiers with cornerback and linebacker prospects, the Cowboys add the intriguing Faulk to their defensive line. He is still a work in progress rushing the passer, but he’s young, has high-end traits, plays hard and will enter the league already as a plus run defender. He would complement what the Cowboys already have and his pocket-pushing rush style would actually fit perfectly with the mauling ability of Quinnen Williams on the inside.
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🧱 Brick House
🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK13Round 1, Pick 13 (via Falcons)
Caleb Lomu
OT
Utah
6' 6"
Height
308
Weight
Why him?
With longtime right tackle Rob Havenstein retiring, the Rams have a big hole on the right side of their offensive line. Luckily, they can find the perfect replacement here. Lomu hasn’t gotten as much adoration as his teammate Spencer Fano, but Lomu might be a cleaner fit here considering he was already playing right tackle at Utah. Lomu’s nasty streak, explosiveness and overall athleticism give him the chance to develop into a lockdown right tackle.
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🧱 Brick House
🐻 Dancing Bear
🔒 Clamps
RD1, PK14Round 1, Pick 14
Carnell Tate
WR
Ohio St.
6' 3"
Height
195
Weight
Why him?
Tate is a steady player who plays bigger than his size because of his catching range and ball skills. He’s a smart player who is effective at all three levels as a route runner, and his feel against zone would be highlighted during Lamar Jackson’s scramble drills. The Ravens could look to bolster their offensive line here, but dipping into the first-round WR well (again) with Tate would give the Ravens a different flavor of pass catcher than they have.
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🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK15Round 1, Pick 15
Avieon Terrell
CB
Clemson
5' 11"
Height
180
Weight
Why him?
Terrell isn’t the most explosive cornerback, but he’s fluid and plays the ball well — just like his older brother A.J. on the Atlanta Falcons. Tampa Bay would’ve liked to grab a defensive lineman with the potential to play on the end, but with Keldric Faulk going a few picks earlier, they go elsewhere with the pick here.
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🧤 Glove
🔮 Professor X
RD1, PK16Round 1, Pick 16 (via Colts)
Olaivavega Ioane
G
Penn St.
6' 4"
Height
328
Weight
Why him?
After losing John Simpson and former first-rounder Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency, the Jets look to reinforce their offensive line with another first-round selection. Ioane has good size and is comfortable in space. He showed off good awareness as a player this past season, which is encouraging for him to hit the field early in the pros.
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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK17Round 1, Pick 17
Akheem Mesidor
EDGE
Miami (FL)
6' 3"
Height
280
Weight
Why him?
This pick doesn't need much more explanation other than the fact that the Lions don’t have many pass rushers on their roster right now. They are razor thin at defensive end outside of Aidan Hutchinson, almost to the point where they have to take an edge rusher with this pick. Mesidor is a bit hit-or-miss on a down-to-down basis and turns 25 before the draft, but he has a chance to be a contributor in the NFL or even a legitimate, consistent threat off the edge if he hits the ground running.
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🤸 Gumby
RD1, PK18Round 1, Pick 18
Kayden McDonald
DT
Ohio St.
6' 3"
Height
326
Weight
Why him?
Brian Flores is going to scheme pressures and big plays for his defense, but the Vikings could use someone to eat up blocks to let teammates fly to the football. McDonald isn’t the sexiest prospect, but his ability to hold up against the run is his calling card, while also having light enough feet to be used on the twists and stunts that Flores loves so much. McDonald is basically the defensive version of the line of thinking that led to the Donovan Jackson selection last year at offensive guard: a tangible trench talent who can let the creative coaches be creative.
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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK19Round 1, Pick 19
Caleb Banks
DT
Florida
6' 6"
Height
330
Weight
Why him?
Carolina adds some serious size to its defensive line here with the addition of Banks. He is a behemoth tackle with elite athleticism and sound technique to diagnose and defeat blocks — he just can’t tackle. Now, that’s concerning, but his other traits are so dynamic and overwhelming that even marginal improvement in that problematic area would make him a plus starter in the NFL.
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🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK20Round 1, Pick 20 (via Packers)
Anthony Hill
LB
Texas
6' 3"
Height
238
Weight
Why him?
Hill is a good athlete with sideline-to-sideline range. He shows off good awareness and play recognition, and would fit the Cowboys’ new defensive scheme well because of his dynamic blitzing ability. The Cowboys have done a fine job of rebuilding their defense, and Hill would give Dallas its most talented man in the middle since Leighton Vander Esch.
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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK21Round 1, Pick 21
Jordyn Tyson
WR
Arizona St.
6' 2"
Height
200
Weight
Why him?
The Steelers have one wide receiver spot set with DK Metcalf, but they’re still severely lacking options beyond him. They get a potential blessing with Tyson falling to the lower portion of the first round. At his best, and healthiest, Tyson is a bully when the ball is in the air. He shows real upside to grow into an NFL WR1.
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🧲 Magnets
RD1, PK22Round 1, Pick 22
Spencer Fano
OT
Utah
6' 6"
Height
308
Weight
Why him?
This would be a boon for the Chargers. Fano is a great athlete who is explosive as a run blocker and is an easy mover in space. The Chargers didn’t really make a big splash at their guard positions this offseason, but Fano would fit right in with Mike McDaniel’s scheme.
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RD1, PK23Round 1, Pick 23
Kenyon Sadiq
TE
Oregon
6' 3"
Height
245
Weight
Why him?
Philadelphia finally agreed on a one-year deal with longtime tight end Dallas Goedert, but at 31 years old his long-term future with the team is murky. The Eagles could land an incredible long-term replacement for Goedert here with the über-athletic Sadiq. He is a freak athlete who should immediately find a role as a pass-catching option early in his career. He’s effective just enough as a blocker where he at least has a baseline to build from in the NFL.
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🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK24Round 1, Pick 24 (via Jaguars)
Denzel Boston
WR
Washington
6' 4"
Height
209
Weight
Why him?
It’s tempting to keep adding to the Browns’ offensive line, and there are some talented players available here (albeit more tackles than interior players). Instead, let’s have the Browns add size to their pass-catching room. Jerry Jeudy is best used as a secondary option, and Harold Fannin Jr. is an exciting young tight end. Boston would complement both as an outside ball winner who can win with his catching skills and size. He’s a steady player who can win in the red zone and give the Browns quarterback, whoever that is, a reliable big target in tough situations.

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🧲 Magnets
RD1, PK25Round 1, Pick 25
Peter Woods
DL
Clemson
6' 3"
Height
310
Weight
Why him?
Woods’ draft day slide stops here with the Bears adding a real home run swing at a position of desperate need. Chicago’s defensive line was not stout enough last season and, at his best, Woods can be an impact defender at multiple alignments along the interior. The Bears have tried their hand at a few defensive tackle prospects over the last few years, but Woods has a higher floor than their recent Day 2 ventures.

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🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK26Round 1, Pick 26
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
S
Toledo
6' 2"
Height
202
Weight
Why him?
The Bills bolster their spine at the safety spot. Even after signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone, the Bills could use another centrally located long-term option that new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard could weaponize. McNeil-Warren is such a fun player. He is a quick diagnoser and loves to fit the run. He would be a great fit for Leonhard’s defense that asks a lot out of its safeties.

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🦎 Chameleon
RD1, PK27Round 1, Pick 27
Max Iheanachor
OT
Arizona St.
6' 6"
Height
330
Weight
Why him?
The 49ers need a big infusion of young talent along the offensive line and can do that here with Iheanachor. He is a redshirt senior, but started playing football only a few years ago in JUCO. Never bet against someone who started playing football in JUCO and didn’t quit immediately.

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🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK28Round 1, Pick 28
Kadyn Proctor
OT
Alabama
6' 7"
Height
366
Weight
Why him?
General manager Nick Caserio loves his big school players. And Proctor is the literal biggest of big school players in this year’s draft class. Yes, the Texans signed offensive tackle Braden Smith to a two-year deal, but Smith has missed time essentially every season of his career. Proctor would be gigantic at the position, but he could start his career at guard and provide depth at tackle before kicking out down the road. The Texans should keep addressing their offensive line, and while a guard or center option would be preferable, adding beef of some sort, even if there is not a clean path right away, should not stop the Texans from adding a talented player at offensive line.

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🔒 Clamps
🧱 Brick House
RD1, PK29Round 1, Pick 29 (via Rams)
Colton Hood
CB
Tennessee
6' 0"
Height
195
Weight
Why him?
With Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie off to the Rams, cornerback has become a severe, immediate need for the Chiefs. Here they can take a dice roll on the talented Hood, who would have plenty of chances to make plays on the ball with Chris Jones and the previously mock-drafted Rueben Bain Jr. getting after the quarterback.
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🧤 Glove
RD1, PK30Round 1, Pick 30 (via Broncos)
KC Concepcion
WR
Texas A&M
5' 11"
Height
190
Weight
Why him?
Concepcion can bring the same type of explosive plays that Waddle did when he was catching balls from Tua Tagovailoa. His coaches at A&M and NC State were constantly figuring out ways to get Concepcion the ball, including on special teams. Concepcion’s wideout skills have evolved but he still needs to show improvement in route running and consistency in catching the football.

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🧲 Magnets
RD1, PK31Round 1, Pick 31
Blake Miller
OT
Clemson
6' 6"
Height
315
Weight
Why him?
As they showed throughout the playoffs, the Patriots’ offense still has a ways to go in terms of talent acquisition to stand tall against the best defenses in the league. To be fair, the Patriots had a top-five draft pick in the same season they made the Super Bowl, which highlights the overall lack of high-end talent, particularly on the offensive line. They can start to fix that with the selection of Miller, another gigantic, athletic tackle in this draft class.

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🐻 Dancing Bear
RD1, PK32Round 1, Pick 32
Dillon Thieneman
S
Oregon
6' 0"
Height
205
Weight
Why him?
Thieneman would be an excellent fit in Mike Macdonald’s two-high scheme, unlocking his two-way ability as a run defender and in coverage, while also allowing him to play from a high position to take advantage of his ability to read and close on the football. Thieneman would allow the Seahawks to live in their five and six defensive back looks and unlock the rest of Seattle’s talented defense.
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