ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 9: Cam Ward #1 of the Miami Hurricanes warms up prior to the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The NFL Draft is about a month away, and thus far, every team still retains its own first-round selection. As we all know, a lot can change over the coming days, so keep following DrRoto.com’s NFL Draft coverage as we try to predict the trades that will happen and the selections that will be made. For the purpose of this mock draft, we have not made any projected trades. Let us know if you agree or disagree with your team’s choice!
1. Tennessee Titans—QB Cam Ward, Miami
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 27: The Tennessee Titans logo at the 50-yard line prior to NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Nashville, . (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Tennessee will entertain all trade offers and could consider Travis Hunter and/or Abdul Carter, but Ward is the closest thing this draft has to a franchise quarterback.
2. Cleveland Browns—Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State
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Carter is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he will be ready for Week 1. Pairing him with Myles Garrett could take the Browns defense from good to great.
4. New England Patriots—CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
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New England is desperate to find Drake Maye a true WR1.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars—DT Mason Graham, Michigan
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 27: A Jacksonville Jaguars logo is seen at TIAA Bank Field during a game against the Chicago Bears on December 27, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Graham gives the Jaguars defensive line instant credibility especially if they decide to move on from Travon Walker.
6. Las Vegas Raiders—RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos warms up before their game against the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium on November 16, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Pete Carroll knows he needs a running game if he wants any chance of competing.
7. New York Jets—TE Tyler Warren, Penn St.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Tyler Warren #44 of the Penn State Nittany Lions catches a pass for a touchdown over Ty Benefield #0 of the Boise State Broncos during the third quarter in the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Brock Bowers laid the blueprint for rookie TE success. Look for the Jets to copy it with Warren.
13. Miami Dolphins—CB Will Johnson, Michigan
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Miami needs a shutdown CB badly.
14. Indianapolis Colts—LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
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The Colts have been desperate for a LB ever since Darius Leonard became known as Shaquille.
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A definite need pick if Cincinnati has playoff aspirations and Stewart shined in Mobile.
20. Denver Broncos—WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
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Had he come out in 2024 Burden would have been a top ten overall pick.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers—S Malaki Starks
Pittsburgh always likes to have aggressive safeties
22. Los Angeles Chargers—WR Matthew Golden, Texas
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Jim Harbaugh knows he can’t continue to start first-round bust Quentin Johnston much longer.
25. Houston Texans—OT Grey Zabel, North Dakota State
Don’t be surprised to see Houston take as many as three OL in this draft.
27. Baltimore Ravens—Edge Mike Green, Marshall
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Baltimore’s pass rush needs an influx of young talent.
30. Buffalo Bills—CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
Buffalo desperately needs to add a shutdown corner and Barron is a good one.
31. Kansas City Chiefs—OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 29: A detail of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a helmet prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
Mahomes has been under siege more than ever before. Need to keep him upright if they want to return to the Super Bowl.
