I've had a few days to reflect on how the Senior Bowl shook up the top of the 2024 NFL draft, so it seems like a perfect opportunity to restack the top 64 picks with a brand-new two-round mock draft.
My bud Jordan Reid and I broke down all of the top risers and standouts during three days of practice sessions last week, but how many of those Senior Bowl participants are projected to go on Day 1? What about in the early parts of Day 2? I ended up with 20-plus Senior Bowl prospects here, including one standout in the top 10 picks.
To be clear, there's still a lot of time for changes. The combine later this month will shuffle draft boards, just as NFL free agency next month will change up each team's specific needs. And we don't even know the complete draft order yet; the top 30 picks of Round 1 are set, but the final two are based on my personal pick to win Super Bowl LVIII.
Let's get into it. Here are my first- and second-round projections for April's draft, including landing spots for the Senior Bowl's top risers.
ROUND 1
1. Chicago Bears (via CAR)
Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Everyone I spoke to at the Senior Bowl speculated that the Bears will draft Williams first overall and then trade starting quarterback Justin Fields for a package potentially centered around a second-round pick. That's also what I would do if I were in GM Ryan Poles' shoes. Williams is a unique quarterback prospect with elite arm strength and field vision, plus an innate ability to create plays from inside and outside the pocket. He has 93 career touchdown throws and just 14 interceptions.
Fields has taken steps, but Williams' ceiling is a top-three NFL quarterback. The Bears -- who are 24th in QBR (45.1) since drafting Fields in 2021 -- can't pass that up.
2. Washington Commanders
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
The Commanders have a new coach in Dan Quinn and are likely zeroing in on quarterback prospects at No. 2 after Sam Howell posted matching touchdown and interception totals (21 apiece) in 2023. Maye received rave reviews in a recent conversation with an NFC quarterbacks coach who has studied his film: "He's Josh Allen, Justin Herbert ... and I think his arm is comparable to C.J. Stroud." Those comparisons are high praise and would be tough for new general manager Adam Peters to ignore. Maye's arm talent and mobility at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds perfectly fit the modern quarterback profile.
3. New England Patriots
Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
It's a new regime in New England, and much like Quinn in Washington, coach Jerod Mayo will have the opportunity to bring in a franchise quarterback to build around. Neither Mac Jones nor Bailey Zappe is the answer. As a former NFL linebacker and defensive coordinator, Mayo knows all too well what a dual-threat QB like Daniels brings to the field.
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Daniels has elite open-field speed and vision as a runner, and he's the best deep-ball passer in the draft class. He threw 40 touchdown passes in 2023, and an FBS-leading 22 of them were on throws of more than 20 air yards. Daniels was the most improved player in college football after dedicating himself to playing better within the pocket, and his draft stock has soared from Day 3 to here.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
The Cardinals can sit tight and get arguably the best overall player in the draft. A 6-foot-4 receiver with excellent all-around polish, Harrison will immediately be the WR1 that Kyler Murray has been missing since DeAndre Hopkins left town. In fact, that's my player comparison for Harrison; he's a taller Hopkins, given his smooth route running, body control and ability to play above the rim in the end zone. He has back-to-back seasons with north of 1,200 receiving yards and 14 TDs, and that production would be welcomed with Marquise Brown heading toward free agency.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
The explosive Nabers shouldn't be considered a mere consolation prize for whatever team misses out on Harrison. In fact, three NFL scouts I spoke to at the Senior Bowl told me they actually have Nabers ranked ahead of Harrison on their initial draft boards. Nabers' speed, ability to make defenders miss and consistent hands throughout contact and traffic are why some teams are falling in love with his game. He would be a great fit with Justin Herbert -- especially with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams exiting their peak years and struggling to stay healthy. Nabers is coming off an 89-catch, 1,569-yard, 14-TD season.
6. New York Giants
Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
The run on pass-catchers is here in earnest! The Giants miss out on the top three quarterbacks, but the rumors swirling at the Senior Bowl among agents is that the Giants are more likely to add a veteran free agent QB to compete with Daniel Jones than draft one early. It would allow general manager Joe Schoen to pick up a true WR1 in Odunze, who led the nation in receiving in 2023 (1,640 yards).
At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Odunze is a physical and aggressive player before and after the catch. He's a dominant option on both back-shoulder fades and breaking routes. No matter who is throwing the ball, Odunze would immediately boost the Giants' offense.
7. Tennessee Titans
Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
With teams rushing to grab top quarterbacks and receivers, the Titans are able to sit tight at No. 7 and still land the best left tackle in the class. Alt is a pro-ready starter with three years of experience at Notre Dame. At 6-foot-8 and 322 pounds, the 20-year-old is a bully in the run game, but his real value is in pass protection, where he allowed one sack and just four pressures in 2023. The Titans could look at wide receivers if one falls, but Alt is the no-brainer choice for me, especially after Tennessee took 64 sacks during the regular season (tied for fourth most).
8. Atlanta Falcons
Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
The Falcons have a need at quarterback, but the board so far has been focused on passers and pass-catchers, leaving GM Terry Fontenot with every defensive player in the draft still available to him. It's a little too early for Michigan's J.J. McCarthy or any other passer, and I still think we'll see Atlanta get in on Fields or Russell Wilson, given the offensive talent on the roster. So instead, the first defender comes off the board with this pick.
Arnold is a physical, feisty cornerback with great speed and the quickness to stick with receivers no matter the route. The Falcons have a star in A.J. Terrell and pairing them together could give the Falcons the league's best CB duo.
9. Chicago Bears
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Bears left tackle Braxton Jones is a good but limited player; he will never be a top-five NFL left tackle. So with the top three receivers off the board, I'm looking at the loaded OT class. Fashanu is raw -- he has been a starter for just 18 games in college -- but he has excellent movement ability and a mean streak in the run game. He has the potential to become an elite NFL tackle, which is why Chicago skips reaching for a wide receiver or drafting a pass-rusher in favor of taking Fashanu as the best player available.
Oh, and if things fall this way, the Bears' top two picks reunite: Williams and Fashanu were high school teammates.
10. New York Jets
Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
It's no secret the Jets need major help at tackle. Fuaga is coming off an amazing week of practice at the Senior Bowl, where he was the best overall prospect in attendance. A right tackle in college, Fuaga has the movement and power to play either side in the pros. A perfect pairing for the Jets would be signing a veteran free agent like Tyron Smith to play the left side and drafting Fuaga to man the right. Without a second-round pick thanks to the Aaron Rodgers trade, the Jets have to invest in the O-line early, especially with Mekhi Becton heading toward free agency after New York declined his fifth-year option.
11. Minnesota Vikings
Dallas Turner, DE, Alabama
The Vikings are at a crossroads with quarterback Kirk Cousins hitting free agency at 36 years old and coming off an Achilles tear suffered in Week 8. Could they pull the trigger on Michigan's J.J. McCarthy, Oregon's Bo Nix or Washington's Michael Penix Jr.? Yes, but there are needs across the board. Danielle Hunter is a free agent, and Turner would perfectly fit D-coordinator Brian Flores' defensive wish list at edge rusher.
Turner had 10 sacks in his breakout 2023 season, and one NFC area scout thinks his ceiling is higher than former college teammate Will Anderson Jr., who went No. 3 in last year's draft. Turner has excellent speed in space with a pro player comparison to the Jaguars' Josh Allen. He's my top-ranked defender in the class and would be a steal this late in the night.
12. Denver Broncos
Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
With Russell Wilson expected to be released, the Broncos are on the hunt for a new franchise quarterback. Nix is coming off a solid showing at the Senior Bowl, where team scouts raved about his interviews and the work he did in practice. Nix, who started for three seasons at Auburn before transferring to Oregon in 2022, is experienced and pro-ready, and he has the accuracy (nation-leading 77.4% completion rate) and second-effort mobility to work well with coach Sean Payton's scheme. This might feel early for Nix, but quarterbacks always rise, and scouts keep telling me that he is going to get drafted earlier than expected.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
The Raiders have a new general manager in Tom Telesco and must make finding a long-term quarterback the priority of the 2024 offseason (free agent signing Jimmy Garoppolo has not worked out). McCarthy, who started two years at Michigan, just turned 21 and has the requisite tools to be that player. He's mobile and tough as nails, and scouts praise his arm strength and ability to make difficult throws in big situations. He has thrown only 44 touchdown passes in college to nine interceptions and compared to the other top quarterbacks in this class, he's by far the least-experienced thrower. But his potential and ceiling have him worthy of a top-15 selection.
14. New Orleans Saints
Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
The Saints miss out on the quarterbacks and top wide receivers in this scenario, but they land a legitimate top-10 talent in Bowers. Built in the mold of George Kittle or Sam LaPorta, Bowers had 56 catches and six scores in 2023, and he left college with 26 career receiving touchdowns to go along with five rushing scores. The 6-foot-4 240-pounder shows great strength when asked to block, but his real value is as a middle-of-the-field receiver, where he can post up safeties and run past linebackers.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Jared Verse, DE, Florida State
I'm going off the assumption the Colts will franchise tag wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., and that would open the door for a pass-rusher here. The Colts have used recent draft picks on defensive ends in the first and second rounds with mixed results, and despite posting 51 sacks in 2023 (ranking fifth), they still lack a premier player at the position. Verse is a true 4-3 defensive end at 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds, and he posted nine sacks in 2023. With Verse opposite Kwity Paye and flanking DeForest Buckner, the front four could be a handful in Indy.
16. Seattle Seahawks
Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
New coach Mike Macdonald comes from the Ravens, where he molded defensive tackle Justin Madubuike into an All-Pro-caliber player. Now Macdonald can get another standout 3-technique in Seattle. Murphy was asked to play over the tackle in Texas' 3-3-5 scheme, but his power and burst allowed him to routinely make an impact as a pass-rusher. The 6-foot-1 308-pounder had five sacks in 2023 while rarely being put into true gaps as a pass-rusher. Murphy's ceiling is incredibly high, and he'd be awesome in Macdonald's defense.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
Jacksonville could go in so many directions, but I'm operating under the belief the team will re-sign wide receiver Calvin Ridley, so let's look at the secondary. Rakestraw is a feisty, tough competitor at the line of scrimmage. While not a hulking defender at 175 pounds, he will rough up wide receivers and ball carriers with his physical style. Jaguars veteran cornerbacks Darious Williams and Tyson Campbell are entering their final years under contract.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
The Bengals enter an offseason in which both Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd are free agents at wide receiver. If Higgins should price himself out of Cincinnati's budget, Thomas is an ideal replacement. He snagged 17 touchdowns in 2023, leading the nation in the category, while showing excellent length and great ball tracking skills. Thomas is raw as a route runner, but operating opposite former LSU star Ja'Marr Chase would help him acclimate to the pro game.
19. Los Angeles Rams
Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
The Rams were expected to be in rebuilding mode in 2023, but the team made a surprise run to the playoffs thanks in part to a great 2023 draft class. Guyton would anchor the 2024 draft class in this scenario and give the Rams a potentially elite tackle at either the left or right side. He started just 14 games in college at Oklahoma, playing primarily on the right side, but we saw him work both sides with equally great results at the Senior Bowl. Guyton has fantastic length and light feet to move in space.
Tackle might not be the team's biggest need on paper right now, but Guyton's upside at arguably the second-most-important position in football makes this a great value addition and an easy upgrade at a key spot.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
In the 2023 draft, the Steelers found a solid first-round lineman in Broderick Jones. Let's do it again in 2024 with another Georgia tackle. Mims started only eight games in college because of injury and the great depth on the Bulldogs' offensive line, but scouts were raving about his tape throughout the season. There isn't a better mover at tackle in the class, and he backs that up with 330 pounds of power. With Jones able to play left tackle, Mims could come in as the team's starter and future on the right side.
21. Miami Dolphins
Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
Star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins hits free agency this spring, and his replacement could be found at pick No. 21 if Miami doesn't re-sign him. Newton is a first-step magician who can either slip between blockers or straight-up run over them. The 6-foot-2 295-pounder had 7.5 sacks during the regular season while playing multiple alignments on the Illinois front. Put him at 3-technique in Miami, with a healthy cast of defensive ends such as Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips around him, and Newton has the goods to make a Grady Jarrett-like impact.
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Mitchell had the best showing of any prospect during Senior Bowl week, a performance good enough to lock him into the first round and put him in range for the cornerback-needy Eagles. Both of Philly's starting cornerbacks are over 30 years old, and the defense crumbled in the second half. From Week 13 on, the Eagles allowed 7.8 yards per attempt (27th) and a 66.8% completion rate (26th).
Mitchell wins with excellent length and instincts in coverage, and his ability to close on the ball is fantastic; it's why he combined for six interceptions and 32 pass breakups over the past two seasons. He also dominates at the line of scrimmage in press situations.
23. Houston Texans (via CLE)
Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
The Texans' 2023 draft class has provided them with a strong nucleus for the future, and though a trade in last year's draft cost them their own 2024 first-round pick, they have the Browns' first-rounder from the Deshaun Watson trade. With it, Houston can form a rock-star lineup at cornerback with McKinstry lining up opposite Derek Stingley Jr.
McKinstry was a consistent playmaker throughout his college career, snagging two interceptions at Alabama and deterring opposing quarterbacks from targeting his side of the field. He will have to answer questions about his true speed at the combine, but his three years of tape tell me he's a first-rounder.
24. Dallas Cowboys
Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Though Brandin Cooks made a big impact as the 2023 season progressed, Dallas has needed a running mate for CeeDee Lamb since trading Amari Cooper. Coleman, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound receiver, had 11 touchdowns on just 50 catches in his lone season at Florida State following his transfer from Michigan State. He needs help separating at times, but facing the opposing team's CB2 would be light work given his size, catch radius and toughness running through contact.
25. Green Bay Packers
Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
There is a code-red need at cornerback for the Packers, and with new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley joining the team, it's imperative they land someone who can excel in press-man situations. DeJean can do it all; he'll play outside corner, safety, nickel corner and even punt returner. The 6-foot-1 207-pounder grabbed seven interceptions in the past two years and ran three of them back for touchdowns (while also taking a punt back for a score). DeJean is a master in coverage, and he's the kind of playmaker Green Bay doesn't have in its current secondary.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Troy Fautanu, G, Washington
The decision to move Tristan Wirfs to left tackle paid off well for Tampa Bay in 2023, but now it's time to build along the offensive line. Fautanu played left tackle in college but projects as a guard in the pros with his arm and height measurements expected to be a little below league standards for left tackles. The Bucs would gladly take him on the inside, where I believe he can be a Pro Bowl-level player early in his career thanks to his toughness, agility and power at the point of attack. Line him up at left guard and watch Rachaad White go in the run game. The Buccaneers ranked 28th in rushing at 3.6 yards per carry in 2023.
27. Arizona Cardinals (via HOU)
JC Latham, OT, Alabama
The Cardinals lost left tackle D.J. Humphries to a torn ACL in the final game of the regular season, which opens the door for 2023 No. 6 overall pick Paris Johnson Jr. to slide back to his natural position after playing right tackle as a rookie. That would leave a giant hole on the right side, though.
A three-year starter, Latham has road-grading power at 340 pounds but is also poised in pass protection and uses his length well to shut down outside lanes. Latham played with less bounce in his feet in 2023, otherwise he might be a top-15 pick. But if the Cardinals can get him back to his 2022 levels, he would be a steal this late. Adding Harrison (at No. 4) and Latham to the offense would be huge.
28. Buffalo Bills
Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Powers-Johnson, who was one of the stars of the Senior Bowl before leaving midway through the second practice with a hamstring injury, has a great combination of agility and size. The 334-pounder would immediately be one of the largest centers in the NFL, but he moves like someone 20 pounds lighter. He is a downhill blocker, but Buffalo would love his size in the middle of an offensive line that has renewed its commitment to running the ball.
29. Detroit Lions
Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA
Latu opted to sit out the final practice of the Senior Bowl after sustaining a leg injury, but not before he reminded us that he was the best pass-rusher in Mobile, Alabama, all week. He has easy bend and burst around the edge, and he is able to hug the corner before closing on the quarterback. Medical reports for the next two months will be huge for Latu after he medically retired while at Washington -- and we're being conservative with him still being available at No. 29 for now. But following two healthy seasons at UCLA and 23.5 sacks during that time, the Lions could bring in a player with double-digit sack potential to line up opposite Aidan Hutchinson. And that's a terrifying proposition for NFC North quarterbacks.
30. Baltimore Ravens
Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri
If there was one big riser from Senior Bowl week, it was Robinson. The 6-foot-5 286-pounder showed great power and movement ability while playing at both defensive end and defensive tackle during practices. His versatility is a gift, and the Ravens love large outside pass-rushers. With Justin Madubuike and Jadeveon Clowney entering free agency, there's a need. There's some Cameron Jordan ability here in Robinson's game -- he had 8.5 sacks in 2023 -- and his stock is soaring like a rocket.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
Watch the right side of the 49ers' offensive line, and you'll wonder how this team made the Super Bowl. The Niners ranked 27th in pass block win rate (54.3%) during the regular season. Morgan played left tackle for the Wildcats, and he could ultimately end up there after Trent Williams retires, but NFL scouts believe he has potential at right tackle or guard, too. I see a player with the agility and balance to thrive at right tackle in the 49ers' zone-blocking scheme, and he would be counted on as a Day 1 starter here.
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
The Chiefs' offense was able to adjust in the playoffs, but we can't forget there is a serious lack of speed holding back this unit. Worthy brings plenty of juice down the field. He caught 26 touchdown passes in three seasons at Texas while posting over 60 catches and 750 yards each year. Worthy just might be the fastest player in the draft class, and his ability to get behind defenses and create big plays is exactly what Kansas City has been missing since Tyreek Hill took his talents to South Beach.
ROUND 2
33. Carolina Panthers
Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
The Panthers didn't do a great job surrounding rookie quarterback Bryce Young with talent at wide receiver in 2023 and must make major additions this offseason. McConkey is the best route runner in the draft with excellent stop-start quickness and acceleration out of his cuts. He's also sure-handed enough to be the Panthers' No. 1 receiving option.
34. New England Patriots
Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
A strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl might have moved Paul into Round 1, but with the way this board fell, the Patriots find a potential starter at left tackle early on Day 2. Paul needs to add strength to his lower body, but scouts are in love with his 36¼-inch arm length and 6-foot-7, 333-pound frame. With needs all over the roster, the Patriots have to take swings at solving premium positions. Offensive linemen Trent Brown and Mike Onwenu are both free agents.
35. Arizona Cardinals
Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
After adding a wide receiver and right tackle in Round 1 in this scenario, the Cardinals could flip to the defense, which lacks a playmaker at cornerback. Wiggins is 6-foot-2 and expected to run in the 4.3s in the 40-yard dash at the combine. He's ideal for schemes that favor man coverage, can dominate at the line of scrimmage and picked off two passes in 2023.
36. Washington Commanders
Chris Braswell, DE, Alabama
Braswell moved into a full-time starter role in 2023 and thrived opposite Dallas Turner with 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks. The Commanders traded away pass-rushers Montez Sweat and Chase Young at the deadline in October, and after addressing quarterback in Round 1 of this mock draft, they can fill that edge rush void here.
37. Los Angeles Chargers
Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
The middle of the field has long been an issue for the Chargers' defense, and linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. hits free agency this offseason. Cooper, a top-25 player on my board who is here only because of positional value, could upgrade the defense with his three-down ability. He posted 14 tackles for loss, eight sacks and three pass breakups in 2023.
38. Tennessee Titans
Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
The Titans lack a future WR1; Treylon Burks has struggled to live up to his first-round billing, and veteran DeAndre Hopkins will be 32 years old next season. Mitchell is a 6-foot-4 wideout with really good separating ability that showed on tape to the tune of 11 touchdowns and 41 first-down receptions for the Longhorns in 2023. He is at his best on vertical routes, which matches up well with the arm talent of Titans quarterback Will Levis.
39. New York Giants
Graham Barton, G, Duke
The Giants' offensive line was a massive issue in 2023, as the team allowed 85 sacks. Barton, who played left tackle at Duke, is projected to slide inside to guard or center in the pros. If the Giants are sticking with right tackle Evan Neal, Barton becomes a Day 1 starter at guard -- but also an insurance policy at tackle.
Quarterback is a need in New York, too, but Washington's Michael Penix Jr. is not a scheme fit for Brian Daboll's offense. A veteran option (Jacoby Brissett?) alongside Daniel Jones is more likely if the Giants don't go quarterback in Round 1.
40. Washington Commanders (via CHI)
Chop Robinson, DE, Penn State
The edge-rushing cupboard is bare in Washington, so even though we just got the Commanders a defensive end at No. 36, we're going back to that well at No. 40 -- and using the pick that Washington got from Chicago in the Montez Sweat deal. Robinson, a speedy pass-rusher at 250 pounds, would pair nicely with the power of Braswell. He posted just four sacks in 2023 while dealing with some nagging injuries, but Robinson has rumored 4.4 speed, and his stock could skyrocket after the combine.
41. Green Bay Packers (via NYJ)
Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
I know the Packers took a cornerback in Round 1 (DeJean), but they still need more help. That's especially true when you consider Jaire Alexander played just seven games this season. Lassiter is a powerful cornerback at the line of scrimmage who had eight pass breakups and allowed nine catches in 2023. That's a great ratio. Lassiter is the type of enforcer new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will want in this defense.
42. Minnesota Vikings
Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Penix's draft stock varies depending on whom you ask, but the most consistent answer I've heard is the second round, given the four season-ending injuries he suffered at Indiana (two knee injuries, two shoulder injuries). Penix has excellent arm strength and velocity, and as a pure passer, he's a first-rounder. He threw for nearly 5,000 yards in 2023 and helped lead Washington to the national title game. But those injury and durability questions push him to the Vikings.
It's great news for Minnesota, where Kirk Cousins is set to become a 35-year-old free agent coming off an Achilles injury. Penix can be the quarterback-in-waiting if Cousins is re-signed, or the immediate starter if he is not.
43. Atlanta Falcons
Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina
Drake London will return as the WR1, but Mack Hollins, Van Jefferson, Scott Miller and KhaDarel Hodge are all set to hit free agency. Walker has great power in his route tree and an ability to run through contact both before and after the catch. The Falcons need a vertical threat opposite London, and Walker would bring that to the table immediately (17.0 yards per catch in 2023).
44. Las Vegas Raiders
Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Let's give new quarterback McCarthy some friends in the passing game. Franklin is a vertical threat with awesome speed and a 6-foot-3 frame. He grabbed 14 touchdowns in 2023 and picked up 1,383 yards on 81 catches. With 31% of his routes classifying as deep routes, Franklin is ready to stretch the field in the NFL.
45. New Orleans Saints (via DEN)
Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina
Veteran wide receiver Michael Thomas is expected to hit free agency and might not return, leaving the Saints with a hole opposite Chris Olave. Legette is powerful at 6-foot-1 and 227 pounds and has an ability to play inside or outside. He's a master on crossing routes and averaged 17.6 yards per reception in 2023.
46. Indianapolis Colts
Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
Corley is one of my favorite receivers in the class thanks to his after-the-catch ability and versatility. At 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, there are obvious Deebo Samuel comparisons; Corley averaged 8.8 yards after the catch per reception in 2023. He could either soften the blow of losing Michael Pittman Jr. in free agency or help round out what would be a fantastic receiving trio alongside Josh Downs and Pittman.
47. New York Giants (via SEA)
Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
Trading Leonard Williams to the Seahawks landed the Giants this pick but also left a need for an interior penetrator next to nose tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Jenkins moved all over the Michigan defensive line and ended up playing more 5-technique in 2023, but his flashes of burst and power have me thinking his best football is still coming, once he's able to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. Despite not being freed up to attack as a pass-rusher, Jenkins still finished with 16 pressures and 2.5 sacks in 2023.
48. Jacksonville Jaguars
Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
If the Jaguars re-sign Calvin Ridley to a new contract this offseason, this pick goes to the Falcons. But for now, we're keeping it in Jacksonville and using it on a wide receiver to help quarterback Trevor Lawrence on the outside. Wilson had a fantastic Senior Bowl week and showcased his top-tier agility and hands. In a Michigan offense that didn't throw the ball a ton, Wilson had 48 catches in 2023 but scored 12 touchdowns with those opportunities. His toughness and quickness would fit in the Jaguars' offense perfectly.
49. Cincinnati Bengals
Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
The first-round addition of Thomas would help the potential WR hole in Cincinnati, but don't sleep on the fact that not one tight end is under contract for next season. Sanders is more of a Y tight end than in-line player, and he made a living bursting up seams at Texas. The 6-foot-4, 243-pound junior caught 99 passes for seven touchdowns in the past two seasons and comes to the NFL as a ready-made flex tight end option.
50. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
The Eagles have to invest heavily in the middle of the field on defense in this draft. After getting a starting cornerback in Round 1 (Mitchell), a starting free safety in Round 2 would fill another hole. Nubin grabbed five interceptions in 2023 after nabbing four of them in the previous season. He's a ball hawk with 6-foot-2 size and range to attack over the top. He's the best safety in this class and would give Philadelphia the speed and ball skills that were so badly missed this season on the back end.
51. Pittsburgh Steelers
Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
A season-ending leg injury kept Frazier from participating in the Senior Bowl, but scouts have still been buzzing about him. He was a four-time state champion wrestler in high school and brings that toughness, quickness and leverage to the football field. The Steelers' offensive line can continue to get a makeover in this draft, with Frazier fitting as the new starting center as a rookie.
52. Los Angeles Rams
Bralen Trice, DE, Washington
The Rams finished 23rd in the NFL with 41 sacks during the regular season. Trice had 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 2023, and he has fantastic pass-rush moves in his toolbox. His quickness off the ball stuns offensive tackles and will get him into the Rams' starting lineup as a rookie.
53. Philadelphia Eagles
Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
If you watched the Eagles' collapse late this season, the lack of talent and depth at linebacker was a key issue. Colson is the best run-defending linebacker in the class but also has excellent range to make plays outside the tackle box. He had 101 tackles manning the middle of the field for Michigan and has a game very similar to the Chiefs' Nick Bolton. In Philly, he could be a rookie starter and cornerstone defensive player.
54. Cleveland Browns
T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
Let's fix the Browns' run defense by plugging in the 6-foot-4, 362-pound Outland Trophy winner at nose tackle. Sweat is an immovable force in the middle of the defensive line, but he also has enough quickness to rack up 22 pressures and two sacks in 2023 while consistently collapsing the pocket and chasing down ball carriers. The Browns enter an offseason with three defensive tackles hitting free agency, making this both a need for the team and a great value pick.
55. Miami Dolphins
Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas State
Robert Hunt, Connor Williams and Robert Jones all hit free agency this offseason, making it a near-lock that the Dolphins will add a guard or center early in the draft. Beebe played left guard at an expert level for Kansas State, but there has been chatter about his potential at center. His movement ability in the run game just so happens to be a perfect fit for Mike McDaniel's offense, too.
56. Dallas Cowboys
Kingsley Suamataia, G, BYU
The impending free agency of left tackle Tyron Smith could move 2022 first-rounder Tyler Smith to left tackle, opening the door for an addition along the offensive line in Round 2. Suamataia is an easy-moving, aggressive blocker who has experience at left tackle. He took snaps at right tackle and guard at the Senior Bowl, too, and handled himself quite well working inside. Losing a future Hall of Famer in Tyron Smith won't be easy, but the Dallas offensive line would be in good hands with Suamataia entering the fold.
57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami
Kinchens leaves college with 11 interceptions gathered over the past two seasons and can stay in Florida with this selection. Tampa Bay had just 13 interceptions as a team during the regular season, good for 17th overall. An over-the-top safety prospect, Kinchens has great versatility and the size at 6-foot and 205 pounds to play a variety of alignments. Both starting safeties in Tampa Bay -- Antoine Winfield Jr. and Ryan Neal -- are pending free agents, and Kinchens could fill a starting role immediately even if one of them returns.
58. Green Bay Packers
Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
Our first running back off the board, Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns before tearing his ACL in November. A downhill runner with great patience and good runaway speed, he has the size at 6-foot and 207 pounds to be a featured back in the pros. Aaron Jones still has gas left in the tank, but I like the idea of Brooks being a rookie RB2 and future starter.
59. Houston Texans
Leonard Taylor III, DT, Miami
Here, the Texans can land a replacement for defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. The Hurricanes' defense asked Taylor to play primarily nose tackle in 2023, which limited his pass-rush opportunities, but the tape shows the quickness and instincts to be a productive gap player. Taylor has 27 career tackles for loss across 31 games, and his best football is still ahead of him.
60. Buffalo Bills
Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
Gabe Davis is a free agent this offseason, and Stefon Diggs' future in Buffalo is uncertain. The Bills need a reliable playmaker after Diggs failed to have a 100-yard receiving game after Week 6 this season. Polk is a physical receiver who excels on underneath and choice routes. While being the No. 2 option behind Odunze at Washington, Polk still caught 69 passes for 1,159 yards and nine scores. The 6-foot-2 204-pounder has future WR1 ability.
61. Detroit Lions
T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State
A physical cornerback who loves to chop it up at the line of scrimmage, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound Tampa has stellar size and length for the position. He has ball skills, too, as he grabbed two picks and broke up six passes in 2023. He could be the Lions' answer to the starting cornerback job opposite Cameron Sutton, with Kindle Vildor being a free agent.
62. Baltimore Ravens
Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
The Baltimore defense is built from the inside out, and the team will be tasked with re-signing defensive tackle Justin Madubuike and linebacker Patrick Queen in free agency. If either player leaves, this pick would pivot to that respective position. For now, I'm focusing on safety, though. Bullard is an instinctive safety with four interceptions, 11 pass breakups and 3.5 sacks over the past two seasons. His ability to thrive both in the box and in coverage would provide Baltimore an answer at the position if free agent Geno Stone can't be retained.
63. San Francisco 49ers
Adisa Isaac, DE, Penn State
One of the big winners of Senior Bowl week, Isaac showed pass-rushing traits (quickness, flexibility and strength) that project to starter level in the pros, despite being undersized at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds. The 49ers traded for Chase Young, but he's going to be an unrestricted free agent. And while 2022 second-rounder Drake Jackson could be a starter once he returns from injury, the team needs more depth and speed at defensive end. Isaac would be the team's best edge player outside of Nick Bosa.
64. Kansas City Chiefs
Michael Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State
Chris Jones' future in Kansas City is unclear, with the star defensive tackle set to get a big contract in free agency. And because cornerback L'Jarius Sneed is also a free agent, the Chiefs have some big decisions ahead -- but re-signing Sneed and drafting to replace Jones is the most likely scenario. Hall had a dominant Senior Bowl week, showcasing burst and first-step quickness that is rarely seen from a college tackle. He's undersized at 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds, but the Chiefs are desperate for an inside rusher, and Hall excels there.