Hey all,

I have two new videos to share with you. I don't provide commentary on the videos, its just each player's touches & targets from the 2024 CFB season. Further down I'll put some brief info/opinions on each player as well.

Here is every 2024 touch/target for Ole Miss WR Tre Harris

And here is every 2024 touch/target for Jayden Higgins

Tre Harris: Now that it's been a few days since I put together his video, unfortunately one of the main things that I think of when I look at him as an NFL prospect is his injury history. There must have been 3 games where he went down and stayed down for a bit, and I don't think he returned to most of those games. He has missed a significant amount of time, but the talent is there. He has a pretty exceptional combination of play speed and size. I noticed while watching that teams almost exclusively lined up CBs about 5-7 yards off the LOS when they were covering him, which speaks to his deep threat ability. He is also a good YAC guy as well.

Jayden Higgins: Higgins seems to be the prototypical X receiver at first glance, but it's hard for me to pigeonhole him into that role, for a couple of reasons. I don't feel like I can say he is a strong contested catch guy, but a lot of this is due to him being very good at creating separation when running his routes. I almost wish he wouldn't get open so often because I want to see more of how he does in jump ball situations. I need to watch again when not focused on editing, but I remember more times where Higgins made the catch, but a DB got there quickly and was able to punch out the ball to force an incompletion. That said, Higgins YAC ability is impressive given his build. He excels at making the first guy miss right after making the catch. This also resulted in a couple of drops where Higgins did not complete the catch before looking to make the closest defender miss, but overall his hands are not a concern IMO. Somewhat unrelated, his QB play was very inconsistent, and some of the overthrows Becht made were downright painful to watch.

As for what's next, I'm leaning towards getting 10 total WRs done before moving to TEs. At this point I'm thinking Jack Bech from TCU and Travis Hunter's time at WR, then getting 5 TEs & 5 RBs done before assessing which players people are wanting the most.

Thanks again for all of your support.

JustTheTape

The QB position drives the draft and the league in general. This offseason seems so much different than last season as there were so many rookies in the draft and more confidence in veterans. I'd like to take a look at the QB position as a whole (no particular order) for 2025:

Tier 1: QB is locked in for 2025 season: Ravens, Bengals, Packers, Bears, Vikings, Lions, Bills, Patriots, Jags, Commanders, Eagles, Texans, Bucs, Falcons, Chargers, Chiefs, Broncos

Tier 2: QB is likely to remain unchanged, but slight uncertainty: Dolphins, Panthers, 49ers, Cardinals, Colts

Tier 3: QB is an aged vet with question marks: Cowboys, Rams, Seahawks, Jets, Saints

Tier 4: QB is not on the roster: Browns, Steelers, Giants, Titans, Raiders

Many of these teams could be looking for a new QB in 2026 if this season doesn't go well, but to me it seems there are 5 open starting QB positions. Maybe a guy gets traded like Dak or Kyler, but that would make their starting slot open. There's an additional 5 teams (maybe 6 with Goff???) I have in Tier 3 who are likely looking for a succession plan that could easily draft a QB in the 1st if the situation presented itself. However, at this point in the draft process, only 2 rookies are maybe not elite prospects, but worthy of a high pick and all the teams without a QB have high pick. This leaves me with 3 open starting spots. Who do you think fills them?

A) Any veterans to consider outside of Cousins, Darnold, or Russell Wilson?

B) Could any young guy get a 2nd chance: Daniel Jones, Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Zach Wilson, Will Levis, Kenny Pickett, or Trey Lance?

C) Does another rookie rise up the draft board?

D) Am I overlooking anyone obvious?

What are we thinking in terms of draft picks for Garrett? He’s the most valuable non-qb to request a trade since...?? Here was my initial thought, curious to see opinions.

Browns get: #10, #39, 2026 1st, Kiran Amedgadjie

Bears get: Myles Garrett

Thoughts? Too much? Too little?

Edit: Looks like consensus is that this is too much. Taking 39 out of the deal is more reasonable? Wasn’t necessarily projecting a trade to the bears, just wanted to see about what y’all thought teams would value him as and the Bears have enough assets to give a couple different packages based off different values.

Pre June 1st the browns would have $36.2 dead cap from Myles alone

Likely to take on a lot of Deshaun's deadcap this year there's no way the Browns move Myles ahead of the draft, esp when they'd be loading up on picks to (potentially) move up for a QB in future drafts instead of this one

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I wanted to put together a mock draft to see what fans want at different times in the off-season and make a video on it. I will be doing a mock draft prior to free agency, post free agency, and after the combine. The player that is either most commented or most upvoted will be considered the pick. I will be going around every subreddit to see who they pick. Let me know what you guys believe your biggest team needs are as well. Also, there won’t be any trades for this mock draft.

Draft Results

1. ⁠⁠Tennessee Titans:

Cam Ward, QB

2. Cleveland Browns:

Abdul Carter, EDGE

3. New York Giants:

Travis Hunter, CB

4. New England Patriots:

Mason Graham, DT

5. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Will Johnson, CB

6. Las Vegas Raiders:

Shedeur Sanders, QB

7. New York Jets:

Tetairoa McMillan, WR

8. Carolina Panthers:

James Pearce Jr, EDGE

9. New Orleans Saints:

Will Campbell, OT

10. Chicago Bears:

Tyler Booker, IOL

11. San Francisco 49ers:

Tyler Warren, TE

12. Dallas Cowboys:

Ashton Jeanty, RB

13. Miami Dolphins:

Kelvin Banks Jr. , OT

14. Indianapolis Colts:

Malaki Starks, S

15. Atlanta Falcons:

Mike Green, EDGE

16. Arizona Cardinals:

Kenneth Grant, DT

17. Cincinnati Bengals:

Walter Nolan, DT

18. Seattle Seahawks:

Armand Membou, OT

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Benjamin Morrison, CB

20. Denver Broncos:

Emeka Egbuka, WR

21. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Luther Burden, WR

22. Los Angeles Chargers:

Colston Loveland, TE

23. Green Bay Packers:

Shemar Stewart, EDGE

24. Minnesota Vikings:

Aireontae Ersery, OT

25. Houston Texans:

Grey Zabel, IOL

26. Los Angeles Rams:

Mykel Williams, EDGE

27. Baltimore Ravens:

28. Detroit Lions:

29. Washington Commanders:

30. Buffalo Bills:

31. Philadelphia Eagles:

32. Kansas City Chiefs:

So I've been looking at people's mock drafts recently (and running through my own for the Jags only on PFF) and I have noticed a bit of a flaw when it comes to "needs", in that rarely does it specify what kind of needs they are. For example, quite often, I see OT as a primary need for the Jags, which I believe is correct in a sense, but it is a primary back-up need in my personal opinion.

You might also see a position that your team may regularly draft in the mocks, which you may understand but disagree with for whatever reason.

As well as this, you can mention what positions you think your teams may target in free agency.

So, if you like in the comments below, post your primary needs and whether or not it is a starter need or backup.

So I'll start with the Jags

Primary Needs Starting:

1st. CB - nothing surprising here, the Jags Secondary was terrible last year and has needed a 1st round talent CB for years.

2nd. Safety & OG - as mentioned above, the Jags Secondary, very bad, if the Jags took a CB in round one and Starks fell to them in round 2 I'd be a happy chappy (I understand that is a long shot but in the last 5 drafts, 4 of them had 0 Safetys drafted in the first round)

As for OG, Protect Trevor, it's been obvious since we drafted him that this was a priority, and yet it hasn't really happened. Note: OG is, in my opinion, the most likely starting position we pick up in free agency, with Safety being second

4th. DT - I might get a bit of stick for this one, is DT a need, yes, but just not as much as the others (in my opinion) with Armstead stating his intention to move back to DT next season and Maason Smith looking decent at the end of the season, I'm not massively concerned, does it need improvement? Yes, absolutely, are other positions worse off, also yes. (I'd look into sorting the DT round 2 onwards)

Primary Needs - Back Up

1st. C - The Jags current C is Mitch Morse, he has done fine, but he is aging, our back up is Luke Fortner, he has not done fine, and if the Jags don't cut him I'd be very surprised, we need a back up/development Centre.

2nd. OT & Edge - quite simple, really, we have our starting Tackles. we have our starting Edge Rushers. We don't have anyone behind that.

Secondary Need Starter

1st. WR - In my personal opinion, Kirk gets cut. He has been injured the past 2 seasons, and the Jags would save a lot in Cap space. Gabe Davis ain't it, so the will Jags need a WR2.

I have other opinions as well, such as a backup RB or QB, but this post is pretty long.

Obviously, some people will disagree with the above, and that's fine, but I just thought it was a bit of fun, and I'd like to see other people's need rankings and reasons why.

I only just recently got into football and drafts so bear with me. But (specifically to this years draft) why wouldn’t a team like the giants or titans trade down? Both of their whole teams kinda stink. Don’t they need more players rather than a QB? It also doesn’t seem like the gap between Ward, Sheduer and Dart, Milroe, Ewers is all that big?

So let’s say the giants. They trade down with the raiders. Get their 6th pick, the second round pick, and most definitely whatever else. By process of elimination. At pick 6, they’d still get a good player. Whether it’s mason graham, will johnson, kelvin banks, will Campbell, Travis hunter if he somehow falls. Then Round 2 they have 2 good picks to get one of the QBs and maybe an oline-man or bpa? That seems like a better plan then picking sheduer and praying he becomes Jayden Daniel’s.

Their whole team needs revamping, not just the QB room. If they draft someone that high, he’ll just bust no? Or are the QBs really that good and I’m missing something. Or is it more a thing where the raiders also know the QBs aren’t that good either so they wouldn’t trade up.

I’m just getting into football. I’m just trying to understand. I know the QB is most important. But from what everyone says they’re not very good this year/the gap from the rest isn’t big. Idk 🤷‍♂️

(I’m assuming they also picked up some sort of bridge QB in free agency)

1. Cleveland Browns (Trade): Cam Ward (Quarterback, Miami)

If the Tennessee Titans aren't convinced by this year’s quarterback prospects, they could strategically create a narrative that other quarterback-needy teams are eager to trade up. By leveraging the value of their first overall pick, they could put pressure on the Cleveland Browns—who are already in a tough spot—to trade up one spot to secure their preferred quarterback, particularly in a weaker draft class.While trading up carries significant risks for Kevin Stefanski, who may not even be sold on any of the rookie quarterbacks, one statistic makes it clear he has little choice but to draft one. Expected Points Added (EPA), was a metric developed by Virgil Carter in 1970 to measure the impact of each passing play on a team's expected points. Out of 592 quarterbacks who started their first six games of a season since 2000, Deshaun Watson ranked a staggering 590th with a score of -0.26. As unfair as it may be, given that the whole organization was forced into this position by Jimmy Haslam, he won’t tolerate another three-to-five-win season—and with either their $230 million bust or a backup quarterback under center (yes, that includes Kirk Cousins) that outcome seems inevitable. 

2. Tennessee Titans (Trade): Abdul Carter (Linebacker, Penn State)

Will Levis’ struggles were historically bad, as his EPA per dropback of -0.31 ranked as the sixth worst for any quarterback in Weeks 1-6 since 2000. Fortunately, the Tennessee Titans made no major investment in him, giving Brian Callahan the time and flexibility to find a long-term solution—something he can pursue in next year’s stronger quarterback draft class. As for the pick itself, while drafting Travis Hunter might seem like a savvy move given his status as the best player available, the secondary is already one of the team’s most expensive position groups after the signings of L’Jarius Snead, Chidobe Awuzie, and Roger McCreary. Furthermore, it wouldn’t address the defense’s glaring pass-rush issues—one of their biggest weaknesses in 2024—when they ranked second worst in quarterback hurries, second fewest in quarterback knockdowns, and fourth fewest in sacks, underscoring their urgent need for an impact pass rusher like Adbul Carter. 

3. New York Giants: Travis Hunter (Cornerback, Colorado)

The New York Giants are faced with a limited pool of viable quarterback prospects, none of whom stand out as clear-cut franchise cornerstones. Given this, a proven veteran like Sam Darnold emerges as the most compelling option, especially after playing a pivotal role in leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record. While this approach may be unpopular and carry significant risks, the reality is that if Brian Daboll is unable to achieve or even come close to the success Kevin O'Connell had, he does not bring value as a head coach who struggles to compete in the NFC. From a team-building perspective, signing a quarterback who’s shown the potential to develop into a long-term solution removes the need to draft from a weaker quarterback class, thus allowing the third overall pick to be used on a generational talent like Travis Hunter, who offers unmatched value as the NFL’s first potential two-way player of his caliber, contributing both on offense and defense. While many view Shedeur Sanders as a much more ideal fit, location plays a crucial role in a rookie quarterback’s development. For a quarterback with legitimate questions surrounding maturity, a place that scrutinizes every mistake—fair or not—may not be the best environment for his growth.

4. New England Patriots: Kelvin Banks Jr. (Offensive Tackle, Texas)

To highlight the severity of the New England Patriots' offensive line issues in 2024, here are the Pro Football Focus grades for each starter, along with their position rankings: Left tackle Vederian Lowe—56.0, ranked 30th out of 32; Left guard Layden Robinson—44.5, ranked 31st out of 32; Center Ben Brown—50.9, ranked 32nd out of 32; Right guard Michael Onwenu—64.6, ranked 18th out of 32; and Right tackle Demontrey Jacobs—50.2, ranked 30th out of 32. While Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel may decide to take Mason Graham as the best player available, the priority must be fixing this offensive line. Without significant improvement, Drake Maye’s second season could mirror his rookie year, where he was forced to shoulder the burden alone—a formula that won’t lead to long-term success or a sustainable offensive identity.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Campbell (Offensive Tackle, LSU) 

Since 2021, the Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive line has been one of the league’s strongest in pass protection, ranking an average of 7th in sack percentage on pass attempts, and 9th in sacks allowed. So, why draft an offensive lineman in the top five? The issue lies in the unit's continued struggles with run blocking over that same period; this poor run support has placed a significant burden on Trevor Lawrence, contributing to 46 interceptions and 36 lost fumbles throughout his career, underscoring the urgent need for improvement. To establish a more balanced offensive identity, Liam Coen should consider a Detroit Lions-style rebuild by adding a powerful run-blocking offensive lineman like Will Campbell. This move could elevate the underrated duo of Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby into a dynamic backfield, similar to the successful pairing of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Motown. While many will point out that Mason Graham is still on the board, the reality is that drafting for defense doesn’t make sense when a quarterback making $275 million still hasn’t met even the baseline level of expected performance. 

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Shadeur Sanders (Quarterback, Colorado)

Shadeur Sanders has quickly become one of the most polarizing quarterback prospects in recent memory. His attitude has sparked significant debate: some argue it’s a sign of immaturity that could undermine his future as a franchise QB, while others downplay it, suggesting it doesn’t reflect his true potential. Both sides miss the bigger picture. The attitude issue is real, but it’s not necessarily a dealbreaker—it’s a factor that needs careful consideration within the broader context of his talent and potential. This is where the Las Vegas Raiders could provide the perfect opportunity to address those concerns. A key move would be to sign a veteran quarterback, like Russell Wilson, who could serve as a mentor while also offering short term stability at the position. With Pete Carroll now at the helm, this idea becomes even more compelling, but it all hinges on who the New York Giants select with the third pick. 

7. New York Jets: Will Johnson (Cornerback, Michigan)

In Robert Saleh’s final full season as the New York Jets’ head coach in 2023, the defense blitzed only 18.2% of the time and employed man coverage just 33.3% of the time, focusing instead on a more zone-heavy approach with an emphasis on pressure through a four-man rush. However, with Aaron Glenn taking over as head coach, he’ll implement a defense similar to what the Detroit Lions ran, which led the NFL in man coverage rate and ranked third in blitz rate in 2024. This transformation will place a greater burden on the cornerbacks, particularly in terms of their ability to match up in man-to-man situations. Sauce Gardner, while elite, can't carry the entire load on his own—meaning the team's cornerback depth will be a key area of focus especially in the draft. 

8. Carolina Panthers: Mason Graham (Defensive Tackle, Michigan) 

The Carolina Panthers' defense ranked among the bottom five in several key categories, including quarterback hurries, quarterback knockdowns, sacks, pressures, and in every major category against the run, including yards per rush attempt, yards per game, touchdowns, and total rushing yards allowed. To say that Mason Graham would be a welcome addition would be the understatement of the year. 

9. New Orlean Saints: Nic Scourton (Defensive End, Texas A&M)

In six of the last seven drafts, the New Orleans Saints have prioritized the trenches, using their first pick—whether in the first round or later—on an offensive or defensive lineman. While their offensive line performed at a league-average level in key metrics like sack percentage per pass attempt and rushing yards per game, their defensive line struggled significantly. They allowed the second-most rushing yards per game, yards per attempt, and total rushing yards—ranking only ahead of their NFC South rival, the Carolina Panthers. Their pass rush also underwhelmed, earning a 65.5 grade from Pro Football Focus, which ranked 23rd in the league. Enter Nic Scourton—a powerful, disruptive defensive lineman. At 6 '4”, 280 pounds, he possesses nearly identical measurables to future hall of famer Cam Jordan and brings versatility with over 500 snaps of experience on both edges of the defensive front.

10. Chicago Bears: Josh Simmons (Offensive Tackle, Ohio State)

The Chicago Bears' offensive line struggled immensely, surrendering a league-high 68 sacks and allowing the highest sack rate on pass attempts at 10.7%. Their new head coach, Ben Johnson, comes from the Detroit Lions—a highly successful organization that built its foundation in the trenches—and he is expected to bring that same philosophy to the Windy City. Ignoring the offensive line in the draft would be a reckless decision, especially in such a pivotal season for Caleb Williams—one made even more pressing by Jayden Daniels' unprecedented success. The bottom line is if that skill gap between those two isn’t significantly narrowed or closed by season’s end, serious doubts may start to emerge in the locker room-why’s the quarterback selected after ours playing at a generational level, while ours isn’t living up to that expectation? While it may seem unfair to fans who advocate for a patient approach to quarterback development, players want to win, and frustration will inevitably grow if a generational quarterback prospect is being decisively outperformed by a quarterback considered to be a lesser talent—especially when the rosters are comparable.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Kenneth Grant (Defensive Tackle, Michigan)

The San Francisco 49ers have reunited with Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator, but the unit he inherits is a far cry from the dominant group he led in 2019. With key players like D.J. Jones, DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead, and Dre Greenlaw no longer on the roster, the defense has glaring holes that must be addressed. Outside of Nick Bosa, the lack of talent up front severely impacted both the pass rush—where they ranked a disappointing 23rd in sacks and 28th in quarterback hurries—and red zone defense, allowing touchdowns on 68.4% of opponent trips, the second-worst rate in the league. Enter Kenneth Grant, who racked up over 50 total pressures in the past two seasons and was a dominant force against the run. 

12. Dallas Cowboys: Tetairora McMillian (Wide Receiver, ASU) 

The Dallas Cowboys have several needs across their roster, but one glaring issue stands out: they were the second worst in the league at converting red zone trips into touchdowns, with only their NFC East rival, the New York Giants, performing worse. While Luther Burden III would be a sensible pick, Tetairoa McMillian, standing at 6'5" and 212 pounds, would provide a much more ideal red zone target for Dak Prescott. 

13. Miami Dolphins: Marcus Mbow (Offensive Guard, Purdue)

The Miami Dolphins entered the season with one of the NFL’s most promising rushing attacks, but their production fell off dramatically. By season’s end, they ranked 21st in rushing yards, 24th in rushing touchdowns, 27th in first downs gained on the ground, and 29th in yards per carry. A major factor in their struggles was a lack of talent up front, making a hyper athletic offensive lineman like Marcus Mbow who possesses the skill set to be an elite mover at a number of different positions along the offensive line, a logical fit. Culturally, this pick could help redefine the team’s identity, reinforcing the physical, imposing style of play that Mike McDaniel must prioritize. The prevailing narrative is that this team lacks the toughness and grit needed to compete with top opponents, and strengthening the offensive line is a crucial step toward disproving that perception.

14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland (Tight End, Michigan) 

The Indianapolis Colts' tight end group was a major liability in the passing game throughout the 2024 season, struggling to provide consistent production. Kylen Granson led the unit with 31 targets but managed just 14 catches for 182 yards and failed to find the end zone. Mo Alie-Cox followed with 22 targets, recording 12 receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown. Drew Ogletree added nine catches for 109 yards and a score on 14 targets, while Will Mallory contributed just four receptions for 29 yards on eight targets. With such underwhelming numbers across the board, upgrading the position should be a top priority for Chris Ballard heading into 2025 especially when considering that Anthony Richardson is at a very critical juncture in his career. Adding Colston Loveland would provide a much-needed boost to a tight end room widely regarded as one of the league’s worst.

15. Atlanta Falcons: James Pearce Jr. (Defensive End, Tennessee)

The 2023 season was James Pearce Jr.’s best, as he led the SEC with 10 sacks, recorded 28 total tackles, and even added a pick-six to his résumé. While his production dipped slightly in his final season, he remained a disruptive force as a pass rusher. The real question is, which team needs him the most? One potential landing spot is the Atlanta Falcons, whose defensive line ranked a disappointing second to last in sacks and seventh worst in total pressures.

16. Arizona Cardinals: Mykel Williams (Defensive End, Georgia) 

Although the Arizona Cardinals’ defense posted league-average sack numbers, those stats are misleading, as they ranked in the bottom 10 in both hurries and pressure percentage—highlighting a clear need for improvement. That’s where Mykel Williams comes in. The standout defensive end from Georgia has amassed 17 sacks and 85 total pressures over multiple seasons, making him an ideal addition. 

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Harmon (Defensive Tackle, Oregon)

The Cincinnati Bengals must address their run defense, a glaring weakness that has plagued them for the past two seasons, during which they’ve ranked an average of 22nd. With B.J. Hill set to hit free agency and Sheldon Rankins becoming a free agent next year, the need for reinforcements on the defensive line is urgent. New defensive coordinator Al Golden can’t rely solely on second-year players Kris Jenkins and McKinley Jackson to carry the load. Derrick Harmon, a powerful and disruptive defensive tackle from Oregon, offers the perfect solution to bolster their front seven and shore up their run defense.

18. Detroit Lions (Trade): Mike Green (Defensive End, Marshall) 

In the past three consecutive drafts, Brad Holmes has showcased his aggressive strategy by trading up, signaling his readiness to secure players he values. While Mike Green may not have faced the highest level of competition, his production is undeniably impressive—17 sacks, 51 pressures, and 81 total tackles all in one season. If the Detroit Lions can integrate him into the pass rush rotation alongside Aidan Hutchinson, they could form a formidable duo that significantly strengthens their defensive front.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jalon Walker (Linebacker, Georgia)

This pick seems like a perfect fit. With impending free agents like Lavonte David, K.J. Britt, and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in need of a strong pass-rusher. Investing a first-round pick in a versatile defender like Jalon Walker, who has experience both as an off-ball linebacker and on the edge is a smart move. It addresses a critical need for the team and adds an impactful player who can contribute in multiple roles. 

20. Denver Broncos: Ashton Jeanty (Running Back, Boise State)

The Denver Broncos' offense made significant strides in 2024, but their rushing attack remained mediocre, ranking league average in rushing yards per game and slightly below average in yards per attempt. While finding a better running back is not an urgent concern unlike finding a better tight end, it’s an area that could use improvement. Sean Payton may see Ashton Jeanty as a dynamic weapon similar to Alvin Kamara—versatile both as a runner and a receiver—making him a more appealing prospect than Tyler Warren, the last remaining first-round tight end on the board.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luther Burden III (Wide Receiver, Missouri) 

The Pittsburgh Steelers' passing offense ranked 27th last season, and with their top receiver, George Pickens, set to become a free agent in 2026, the need for a reliable number receiver becomes even more pressing.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Jahdae Barron (Cornerback, Texas) 

At first glance, the Los Angeles Chargers might not appear to need a cornerback, as they ranked 7th in pass defense last season. However, with Asante Samuel Jr., Kristian Fulton, and Elijah Molden—three key contributors—set to become unrestricted free agents, there's a significant void in what was once a strength for this defense. This shift creates an urgent need to invest in the cornerback position to maintain their defensive integrity moving forward. While John Harbaugh has emphasized prioritizing the trenches, he’s savvy enough to recognize that a more holistic approach to team building is sometimes the smartest move.

23. Green Bay Packers: Shemar Stewart (Defensive End, Texas A&M)

Anyone familiar with the Green Bay Packers' draft strategy knows they prioritize front-seven players from the SEC and those with elite RAS scores. Shemar Stewart is a perfect fit, with one scout projecting jaw-dropping combine numbers: a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, a vertical leap over 37 inches, and a 10-foot broad jump—all while standing 6'6", nearly 300 pounds, with 34-inch arms.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Benjamin Morrison (Cornerback, Notre Dame) 

Despite leading the NFL with 24 interceptions, the Minnesota Vikings face a significant challenge as all three starting cornerbacks—Stephon Gilmore, Shaquill Griffin, and Byron Murphy—are set to become free agents, leaving a substantial void in their secondary that needs to be filled.

25. Houston Texans: Matthew Golden (Wide Receiver, Texas)

The Houston Texans have two critical offensive needs: first, strengthening an offensive line that allowed 54 sacks, and second, revitalizing their passing game, which dropped significantly from a strong 7th place ranking to 21st. If all the premiere offensive lineman are taken, Nick Caserio might opt to find a secondary weapon who can complement Nico Collins. 

26. Los Angeles Rams: Jalen Milroe (Quarterback, Alabama) 

As uncomfortable as it may be for the Los Angeles Rams organization, they will inevitably need to address the succession plan for Matt Stafford. A smart approach could involve tapping into a quarterback mentorship pipeline to ensure a smooth transition. While drafting Jalen Milroe comes with considerable risk due to his need for fundamental refinement, the right coaching could unlock his immense potential. With the proper development, he could emerge as a top-tier quarterback, adding a dynamic element to Sean McVay’s offense. Consider Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson—the top three quarterbacks in the league—who were all initially labeled as fundamentally unsound prospects before being drafted, only to prove their critics wrong with impressive development and success.

27. Baltimore Ravens: Josh Conerly Jr. (Offensive Tackle, Oregon)

The Baltimore Ravens' offensive line has been stellar, allowing the third fewest sacks in the NFL. However, with key players like Ronnie Stanley and Patrick Mekhari set to hit free agency, bolstering this position is now a critical focus. Enter Josh Conerly Jr., whose impressive athleticism and quickness make him not just an ideal left tackle but also a seamless fit for the team’s zone-blocking scheme. His skill set could elevate the offensive line’s performance and provide long-term stability to an already solid unit.

28. Seattle Seahawks (Trade): Armand Membou (Offensive Guard, Missouri)

The Seattle Seahawks' offensive line tied with the Houston Texans for the third-most sacks allowed (54), struggled in pass protection and failed to establish the run, ranking 28th in rushing offense. Adding Armand Membou, an incredibly athletic and versatile player, could provide a much-needed boost to both the pass and run blocking, helping to address these critical weaknesses.

29. Washington Commanders: Tyler Warren (Tight End, Penn State)

The ever-reliable Zach Ertz was a key weapon for Jayden Daniels this season, hauling in 70 catches, seven touchdowns, and finishing second on the team in targets. However, even if he returns in 2025, he isn’t a long-term solution at tight end. With six pass catchers set to hit free agency this offseason, the Washington Commanders must prioritize adding new weapons to keep their offense competitive. Enter Tyler Warren—a dynamic mismatch in college football—who racked up 100 receptions for 1,178 yards and eight touchdowns while converting 63 catches into first downs and securing 13 of 21 contested targets.

30. Buffalo Bills: Nick Emmanwori (Defensive Back, South Carolina)

The Buffalo Bills are one of the most fundamentally sound and secure teams in the trenches, but their secondary remains a weak point, particularly at safety. Taylor Rapp, known for his reckless, hard-hitting style, often overcompensates for his struggles in coverage. Meanwhile, Damar Hamlin has yet to show the consistency needed to be considered an above-average safety. Together, this duo highlights a vulnerability in the defense that often gets exposed against more dynamic passing attacks. 

31. Philadelphia Eagles: Walter Nolen (DL, Ole Miss)

The Philadelphia Eagles are undeniably impressive, which is why they’re heading to the Super Bowl. However, one area for potential improvement is their pass rush, as they ranked in the bottom five in quarterback pressure percentage—a stat that combines sacks, hurries, and knockdowns. Enter Walter Nolen, whose standout lone season at Ole Miss saw him rack up 6.5 sacks, 35 pressures, 48 tackles, and 14 tackles for loss. His skill set makes him a compelling prospect to pair with Jalen Carter, adding a disruptive force to the defense and potentially boosting their pass rush to elite levels.

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Emeka Egbuka (Wide Receiver, Ohio State)

Finding flaws in the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster is undoubtedly a tough task, but the wide receiver group does present some potential concerns. DeAndre Hopkins and JuJu Smith-Schuster, while both talented, have likely seen their best years behind them. Marquise "Hollywood" Brown has yet to live up to his first-round billing, and even Travis Kelce, a key playmaker, isn’t getting any younger. Adding Xavier Worthy was a solid move to inject some youthful talent, but it would be wise for Andy Reid to secure another reliable playmaker, especially to mitigate the risk of Rashee Rice potentially struggling with recovery from injury. 

LINK TO YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfjbdKf7Adw&t=5157s

FIRST ROUND:

1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, QB, Miami

2. Cleveland Browns - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State

3. New York Giants - Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

4. New England Patriots - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado

5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

6. Las Vegas Raiders - Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

7. New York Jets - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

8. Carolina Panthers - Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall

9. New Orleans Saints - Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M

10. Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU

11. San Francisco 49ers - Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

12. Dallas Cowboys - Armand Membou, OL, Mizzou

13. Miami Dolphins - Kelvin Banks Jr, OL, Texas

14. Indianapolis Colts - Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

15. Atlanta Falcons - James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

16. Arizona Cardinals - Walter Nolan, DL, Ole Miss

17. Cincinnati Bengals - Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

18. Seattle Seahawks - Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

20. Denver Broncos - Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Luther Burden III, WR, Mizzou

22. Los Angeles Chargers - Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

23. Green Bay Packers - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

24. Minnesota Vikings - Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

25. Houston Texans - Grey Zabel, OL, NDSU

26. Los Angeles Rams - Josh Simmons, OL, Ohio State

27. Baltimore Ravens - Josh Conerly Jr, OL, Oregon

28. Detroit Lions - Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia

29. Washington Commanders - Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State

30. Buffalo Bills - Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

31. Philadelphia Eagles - Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama

32. Kansas City Chiefs - Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota

Second Round in the Comments Below.

OSU just won a Natty and will have anywhere from 13-16 players drafted. Possibly tying or breaking Georgia's record. However their higher round picks seem very volatile

Simmons is a first round lock and Egbuka likely as well.

But I have seen various mocks with OSU having 3-6 first rounders and its different players every time. I've seen donavan Jackson as high as top 20 and as low as 3rd round.

Jack Sawyer is usually top 40 but I've seen some mocks not even the first two rounds.

And there are about half a dozen guys that are like that. Anywhere from top 25 to barely Day 2. Why is that?

I wanted to put together a mock draft to see what fans want at different times in the off-season and make a video on it. I will be doing a mock draft prior to free agency, post free agency, and after the combine. The player that is either most commented or most upvoted will be considered the pick. I will be going around every subreddit to see who they pick. Let me know what you guys believe your biggest team needs are as well. Also, there won’t be any trades for this mock draft.

Draft Results

1. ⁠⁠Tennessee Titans:

Cam Ward, QB

2. Cleveland Browns:

Abdul Carter, EDGE

3. New York Giants:

Travis Hunter, CB

4. New England Patriots:

Mason Graham, DT

5. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Will Johnson, CB

6. Las Vegas Raiders:

Shedeur Sanders, QB

7. New York Jets:

Tetairoa McMillan, WR

8. Carolina Panthers:

James Pearce Jr, EDGE

9. New Orleans Saints:

Will Campbell, OT

10. Chicago Bears:

Tyler Booker, IOL

11. San Francisco 49ers:

Tyler Warren, TE

12. Dallas Cowboys:

Ashton Jeanty, RB

13. Miami Dolphins:

Kelvin Banks Jr. , OT

14. Indianapolis Colts:

Malaki Starks, S

15. Atlanta Falcons:

Mike Green, EDGE

16. Arizona Cardinals:

Kenneth Grant, DT

17. Cincinnati Bengals:

Walter Nolan, DT

18. Seattle Seahawks:

Armand Membou, OT

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Benjamin Morrison, CB

20. Denver Broncos:

Emeka Egbuka, WR

21. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Luther Burden, WR

22. Los Angeles Chargers:

23. Green Bay Packers:

24. Minnesota Vikings:

25. Houston Texans:

26. Los Angeles Rams:

27. Baltimore Ravens:

28. Detroit Lions:

29. Washington Commanders:

30. Buffalo Bills:

31. Philadelphia Eagles:

32. Kansas City Chiefs:

Key Notes:

• I believe QBs will go at #1 and #2. Tennessee's HC Brian Callahan explained the things he's looking for in a QB, many of them are key aspects of Shedeur's game, and he went on to compare Sanders and Burrow as limited arm QBs who win with timing and accuracy. I think them selecting Sanders over Ward makes sense as tehy're moving on from the wild man Will Levis who threw away multiple games. Sanders best traits are his ball security and accuracy.
• I believe Dart is clearly among the top 3 QBs and he's some teams QB2 according to Todd McShay. Additionally, Rapoport reported that GMs he's talked to project Dart in the mid 1st, that was in January. I expect the rise to continue with the combine and his pro day, and most of the teams in the market for the 3rd QB are in the top 10. I expect him to go top 10 to the Giants, Jets, Raiders, or Saints. If he isn't selected by those 4 QB needy teams, the next round of interested teams would likely be the Seahawks at #18, Pittsburgh at #21, or the Rams at #26. He should be in round 1 of almost every mock draft, very slim chance he falls to round 2.
• Azareyeh Thomas, Mike Green, Walter Nolen, and Gray Zabel were the best performers at the senior bowl. The first 3 mentioned moved into the mid 1st round, Zabel at the top of round 2. Elijah Arroyo, another top performer, went mid 2nd round.

Mock Draft:

1.1 Tennessee - QB Shedeur Sanders

1.2 Cleveland - QB Cam Ward

1.3 NY Giants - WR Travis Hunter

1.4 New England - ED Abdul Carter

1.5 Jacksonville - 3T Mason Graham

1.6 Las Vegas - QB Jaxson Dart

1.7 NY Jets - WR Tetairoa McMillan

1.8 Carolina - CB Will Johnson

1.9 New Orleans - TE Tyler Warren

1.10 Chicago - OT Will Campbell

1.11 San Francisco - NT Kenneth Grant

1.12 Dallas - RB Ashton Jeanty

1.13 Miami - IOL Kelvin Banks Jr.

1.14 Indianapolis - CB Azareye'h Thomas

1.15 Atlanta - ED Mike Green

1.16 Arizona - 3T Walter Nolen

1.17 Cincinnati - ED Princely Umanmielen

1.18 Seattle - OT Josh Simmons

1.19 Tampa Bay - DE Nic Scourton

1.20 Denver - WR Tre Harris

1.21 Pittsburgh - SLWR Emeka Egbuka

1.22 LA Chargers - CB Jahdae Barron

1.23 Green Bay - ED James Pearce Jr.

1.24 Minnesota - SS Nick Emmanwori

1.25 Houston - OT Armand Membou

1.26 LA Rams - CB Benjamin Morrison

1.27 Baltimore - DE Shemar Stewart

1.28 Detroit - CB Trey Amos

1.29 Washington - SLWR Luther Burden III

1.30 Buffalo - WR Matthew Golden

1.31 Philadelphia - TE Colston Loveland

1.32 Kansas City - OLB Jalon Walker

2.33 Cleveland - IOL Grey Zabel

2.34 NY Giants - QB Will Howard

2.35 Tennessee - DE Mykel Williams

2.36 Jacksonville - CB Shavon Revel

2.37 Las Vegas - RB Kaleb Johnson

2.38 New England - OT Josh Conerly Jr.

2.39 Chicago - DE JT Tuimoloau

2.40 New Orleans - NT Tyleik Williams

2.41 Chicago - FS Xavier Watts

2.42 NY Jets - FS Malaki Starks

2.43 San Francisco - IOL Jonah Savaiinaea

2.44 Dallas - WR Jayden Higgins

2.45 Indianapolis - TE Elijah Arroyo

2.46 Atlanta - OLB Jihaad Campbell

2.47 Arizona - IOL Tyler Booker

2.48 Miami - NT Alfred Collins

2.49 Cincinnati - WR Pat Bryant

2.50 Seattle - DE Jack Sawyer

2.51 Denver - TE Mason Taylor

2.52 Pittsburgh - 3T Derrick Harmon

2.53 Tampa Bay - MLB Chris Paul Jr.

2.54 Green Bay - IOL Wyatt Milum

2.55 LA Chargers - RB Omarion Hampton

2.56 Buffalo - ED Donovan Ezeiruaku

2.57 Carolina - DE Jared Ivey

2.58 Houston - IOL Miles Frazier

2.59 Baltimore - MLB Jay Higgins

2.60 Detroit - IOL Jared Wilson

2.61 Washington - DE Elijah Roberts

2.62 Buffalo - IOL Tate Ratledge

2.63 Philadelphia - OT Aireontae Ersery

2.64 Kansas City - SLWR Xavier Restrepo

The first position group in our 2025 NFL Draft Community Rankings is in the books! After over 21.5k votes, here are the current rankings for the top draft-eligible quarterbacks according to the community.

Reminder: The poll is still open and will remain open until the draft! If you haven’t voted yet, or if your rankings change as we get closer to April, you can still cast your vote here.

QB Rankings:

1. Cam Ward – 96
2. Shedeur Sanders – 90
3. Jaxson Dart – 78
4. Jalen Milroe – 77
5. Quinn Ewers – 73
6. Will Howard – 70
7. Dillon Gabriel – 63
8. Kyle McCord – 62
9. Kurtis Rourke – 53
10. Riley Leonard – 51
11. Tyler Shough – 31
12. Brady Cook – 28
13. Graham Mertz – 27
14. Max Brosmer – 26
15. Seth Henigan – 24
16. Donovan Smith – 22
17. DJ Uiagalelei – 16
18. Tommy Mellott – 15

What’s Next?

We’re moving on to Running Backs next! The poll for that is now live:

Vote Here!

Make sure to vote and discuss as we continue to build our consensus community rankings! As always, please leave any feedback on how I can improve this system in the comments, and I'll try to respond and make any changes as quickly as I can.

Feb 1st - Post Senior Bowl

Name - Grade - Floor Comp

1. Shedeur Sanders - Top 10 - Comp: Shades of Goff, Burrow, and Brady with plus elusiveness. 

2. Cam Ward - Late 1st - Comp: 1998 Amsterdam Admirals QB Kurt Warner with more athletic abilities and better arm talent. 

3. Cam Miller - 4th Round - Comp Brock Purdy - To be honest with you, he's tremendously underrated. He struggles with boundary throws more than Purdy but he's better going deep and up the middle. His deep ball isn't bad either. Of all of the Bowl games I've seen from Hula, Senior, and Shrine. He was the best I've seen from an NFL player stance and it wasn't close. Probably the best player after Sanders and Ward if we are talking Day 1 and in the right scheme. I actually think he's a better athlete than Purdy and he's a bit longer, stronger, quicker, faster, while Purdy is a tad taller. He's moved up to QB3 for me. I just didn't see anyone as good. 

4. Dillon Gabriel - 4th Round - Comp: Poor man's Rookie Tua Tagovailoa

5. Will Howard - 4th Round - Comp: Better passing, worse athleticism, Rookie Daniel Jones

6. Jaxson Dart - 4th Round - Comp:  1987 Rich Gannon

7. Jalen Milroe - 4th Round - Comp: Rookie Malik Willis, superior athleticism and slightly better passer with inferior mental attributes.

8. Kyle McCord - 4th Round - Comp: Poor man's Jared Goff

9. Tyler Elgersma - 6th Round - Comp: Young Drew Henson, a tad less refined than Drew but I like his moxie. Former Hockey player with a Hockey mind.  

10. Kurtis Rourke - 7th Round - Comp: Kyle Trask

11. Riley Leonard - 7th Round - Comp: Brad Smith - Former Mizzou QB

12. Cam Miller - 7th Round - Comp Brock Purdy - To be honest with you, he's tremendously underrated. He struggles with boundary throws more than Purdy but he's better going deep and up the middle. His deep ball isn't bad either. Of all of the Bowl games I've seen from Hula, Senior, and Shrine. He was the best I've seen from an NFL player stance and it wasn't close. Probably the best player after Sanders and Ward if we are talking Day 1 and in the right scheme. I actually think he's a better athlete than Purdy and he's a bit longer, stronger, quicker, faster, while Purdy is a tad taller. 

12. Seth Henigan - 7th Round - Comp: Poor man's Trevor Lawerence with a mediocre build but he's pretty talented.

​I don't see any other NFL QBs in this draft. No one from the Shrine looked like an NFL QB outside of Miller and McCord. The Senior Bowl had Elgersma, Dart, Milroe, 7th-rounders, and UDFAs. Hula had Elgersma. 12 draftable QBs in my eyes. 

​Most clutch: 

1. Sanders

2. Miller

3. Howard

4. Ward

5. Henigan

Most Intangibles:

1. Sanders

2. Miller

3. Howard

4. Ward

5. Leonard

​Most upside: 

1. Ward

2. Dart

3. Elgersma

4. Milroe

5. Sanders

Most gifted:

1. Ward

2. Milroe

3. Dart

4. Elgersma

5. Henigan

​Most skilled: 

1. Sanders

2. Gabriel

3. Miller

4. McCord

5. Rourke

Most athletic:

​1. Milroe

2. Leonard

3. Dart

4. Gabriel

5. Ward

QB Prototype:

​Game Manager: 

1. Cam Miller

2. Rourke

​

​Pocket Passer: 

1. Sanders

2. McCord

3. Elgersma

​4. Rourke

​

​Balanced QB: 

​1. Ward

2. Gabriel

3. Howard

4. Dart

5.  Henigan

Mobile QB

​1. Leonard

Running QB:

1. Milroe