The NFL draft is here! Here is my mini mock draft consisting of the first 15 picks in this draft. I do not predict trades in this mock draft. In this exercise, this is what I believe the teams would do given what players are available. HERE WE GO!
- Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Quarterback
Selection: Trevor Lawrence / College: Clemson
The best prospect to come out since Andrew Luck. This is a no-brainer in my eyes. Trevor with his new head coach Urban Meyer start a new era in Jacksonville.
- Team: New York Jets
Selection: Zach Wilson
Position: Quarterback / College: Brigham Young University
Zach Wilson has the arm talent unlike anyone in this draft. We shall see if the New York Jets will surround him with the pieces unlike, they did Sam Darnold.
- Team: San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Trey Lance
Position: Quarterback / College: North Dakota State University
This is a hard prediction. I cannot believe the San Francisco 49ers came up from the 12th spot to draft Mac Jones. Trey Lance had the highest upside in my opinion in this draft.
- Team: Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Kyle Pitts
Position: Tight End / College: Florida
The best player in the draft period. He will be better at his position than anyone else will be. No is going to stop Kyle Pitts, Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. They will be one of the more explosive offensive teams in the league.
- Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Penei Sewell
Position: Offensive Tackle / College: Oregon
The Bengals need to protect their biggest investment, which is Joe Borrow. I know Jamar Chase seems tempting but please protect Joe Borrow.
- Team: Miami Dolphins
Selection: Jamar Chase
Position: Wide Receiver / College: Louisiana State University
The best wide receiver in the draft. In 2019, he showed he was the top guy and he will be taking his talents to south beach to catch passes from Tua.
- Team: Detroit Lions
Selection: Jaylen Waddle
Position: Wide Receiver / College: Alabama
I believe they can take an offensive lineman at this spot but they go and get the fastest man in the draft.
- Team: Carolina Panther
Selection: Rashawn Slater
Position: Offensive Tackle / College: Northwestern
They need to protect their new quarterback Sam Darnold. Rashawn Slater fits the bill.
- Team: Denver Broncos
Selection: Justin Fields
Position: Quarterback / College: The Ohio State University
The most disrespected quarterback in the draft. Denver has Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock, I don’t think they pass up on him. This can definitely trade this pick as well.
- Team: Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Patrick Surtain II
Position: Cornerback / College: Alabama
The most fundamentally sound corner in the draft. I think the Cowboys need concerns and Surtain II fits the bill.
- Team: New York Giants
Selection: Micah Parson
Position: Line Backer / College: Penn State
The best defender in the draft. The only reason he is in this spot is because of his off the field issues. If he has left those issues in the past then you got a top five player in the draft.
- Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Selection: DeVonta Smith
Position: Wide Receiver / College: Alabama
The Eagles have the opportunity to reunite Alabama teammates. The reigning Heisman trophy winner has gotten some knock due to his slender build.
- Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Jaycee Horn
Position: Cornerback / College: South Carolina
The chargers would love to take an offensive lineman but in this situation, they take the best player available in Jaycee Horn.
- Team: Minnesota Vikings
Selection: Alijah Vera-Tucker
Position: Offensive Guard / College: University of Southern California
Tucker is one of the safest picks in this draft. He will play in this league for a long time.
- Team: New England Patriots
Selection: Mac Jones
Position: Quarterback / College: Alabama
Mac Jones will not be available at 15 but in this scenario he is, I do not do trades. The patriots will have to trade up to get Mac Jones. With the Alabama/Patriots connection, I think this is a marriage meant to be.
