(610 Sports) – Welcome to Mock Draft 1.5. This week we did a mock of the entire NFL to try to figure out what the Chiefs would be looking at if they stayed at pick 31.
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1. Carolina Panthers: QB C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
4th in the Heisman in 2021 and third in 2022. Big time play maker. Plus 2 time big ten conference player of the year. Threw for 3688 41/6 this year and 4435 44/6 the year before. 85 td’s threw the air the last 2 years. The Panthers finally get a QB of the their future and a team to watch next year. - Jay Binkley
2. Houston Texans: QB Bryce Young, Alabama
Texans have an obvious need at QB, and get arguably the best one here. - Chris Uno Cero
3. Arizona Cardinals: EDGE Will Anderson Jr., Alabama
The Cardinals might be looking to trade down from this spot if there is a quarterback hungry team dead-set on getting their guy. But if they choose to stand pat, the choice is obvious as they secure the best defensive player in the draft and an immediate difference maker in Anderson. - Nick Schwerdt
4. Indianapolis Colts: QB Anthony Richardson, Florida
Broke 2 records at the combine having the highest vertical and broad jump by a qb in combine history. Showed off true athleticism by also running a 4.43 40 yard dash. Threw for 2549 17/9 and ran for another 654 yards at 6.3 per carry. - Jay Binkley
5. Seattle Seahawks: EDGE Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech
Wilson may have the highest ceiling of any EDGE in this year’s draft class. - Chris Uno Cero
6. Detroit Lions: WR Quentin Johnston, TCU
The Lions still need plenty of help on defense, but I love the idea of them adding more weapons to one of the most surprising units in the NFL last season. Jameson Williams should be healthy this season, and Johnston could make this one of the most exciting wide receiver rooms in the league. - Nick Schwerdt
7. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Will Levis, Kentucky
The former Penn State QB now with Kentucky has a great arm but tough to get over 23 picks in the last 2 years. I know Jimmy G. is with the Raiders but once again he will be looking over his shoulder. - Jay Binkley
8. Atlanta Falcons: DT Jalen Carter, Georgia
This might be the steal of the draft. There are real character concerns with Carter though. - Chris Uno Cero
9. Chicago Bears: OT Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State
Johnson is long and explosive and should be a day-one starter for the Bears. He allowed just one sack for the Buckeyes according to ESPN, and has starting experience at both the inside and outside. - Nick Schwerdt
10. Philadelphia Eagles: OT Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
AP first team All-American. Finished with PFF’s highest pass blocking grade in the country. Eagles finished 5th in the NFL in rushing yards and the perfect protection for Jalen Hurts. - Jay Binkley
11. Tennessee Titans: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
The Titans desperately need WR help, and JSN fills that role perfectly. - Chris Uno Cero
12. Houston Texans: CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon
I think the Texans will want to add more receiving weapons, but with both Johnston and Smith-Njigba off the board, I’ll just keep it simple and take the best cornerback in the class. - Nick Schwerdt
13. New York Jets: OT Broderick Jones, Georgia
Starting left tackle for the back to back National Champion Georgia Bulldogs. Big time strength and plays with attitude. The Jets offense has a ton of weapons and this would be big time protection for Aaron Rodgers when he gets traded there. - Jay Binkley
14. New England Patriots: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
Patriots lean more into their identity and get a CB with elite upside. - Chris Uno Cero
15. Green Bay Packers: TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame
You could make the case that Mayer is the best pass catcher in this draft class. The Packers need more weapons and Mayer should become a nice security blanket across the middle for Jordan Love. - Nick Schwerdt
16. Washington Commanders: CB Joey Porter Jr., Penn State
Actually had 6 pass break up’s in one game this season. Son of former NFL player Joey Porter. - Jay Binkley
17. Pittsburgh Steelers: S Brian Branch, Alabama
Steelers get a smart DB who can play multiple roles on their defense. - Chris Uno Cero
18. Detroit Lions: EDGE Lukas Van Ness, Iowa
I almost considered taking Van Ness at pick number-six but that was a bit to rich for my blood. Detroit still needs help up front and Van Ness should make a nice compliment to Aidan Hutchinson. - Nick Schwerdt
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: EDGE Nolan Smith, Georgia
Ran a blazing 4.39 at the combine which was the 2nd fastest for a defensive lineman since 2003. TB has been top 10 in sacks the last 4 years. - Jay Binkley
20. Seattle Seahawks: OG O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida
Torrence has dominated every challenge in front of him. He’ll be a big asset in Seattle. - Chris Uno Cero
21. Los Angeles Chargers: RB Bijan Robinson, Texas
Austin Ekeler is looking for a new contract and could be on the move this offseason. If the Chargers decide to trade him, Robinson would be as seamless of a transition as they could hope to find. - Nick Schwerdt
22. Baltimore Ravens: DT Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
First team all American who ran a 4.67 40 at the combine which was the fastest by a defensive tackle since 206. - Jay Binkley
23. Minnesota Vikings: DT Brian Bresee, Clemson
Vikings need any and all defensive help. Bresee has great potential on the interior. - Chris Uno Cero
24. Jacksonville Jaguars: CB Kelee Ringo, Georgia
I tried not to overthink this one too much. There are more popular options at the cornerback position but none of them have the size, athleticism, or upside that Ringo does. - Nick Schwerdt
25. New York Giants: WR Jordan Addison, USC
Transfer from PItt that won the 2021 Biletnikoff award. He had 1,539 yards with 100 catches that year in 14 games. This year 59/875 in 11 games. Assison will be a great weapon to go along with Barkley and Jones. - Jay Binkley
26. Dallas Cowboys: TE Dalton Kincaid, Utah
Cowboys need more playmakers in the passing game. - Chris Uno Cero
27. Buffalo Bills: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
If you have a quarterback with Josh Allen’s arm, you need receivers who can take the top off the opposing defenses. Nobody in this draft class can do that quite like Hyatt. - Nick Schwerdt
28. Cincinnati Bengals: TE Darnell Washington, Georgia
What Cincinnati really needs on offense is a tight end to go with the receiver weapons. Washinton is a TE on the rise. - Jay Binkley
29. New Orleans Saints: EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson
Murphy is a steal at 29, and gives them an athletic pass rusher with elite upside. - Chris Uno Cero
30. Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State
The Eagles don’t have many holes on the roster, but they are getting a little long in the tooth on the defensive front. Anudike-Uzomah has been a riser as of late and wouldn’t be expected to start right away in Philadelphia. - Nick Schwerdt
31. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Anton Harrison, Oklahoma
With the top 4 receivers off the board the Chiefs go with left tackle who should be able to play the right side. Chiefs have had success with Oklahoma lineman recently in Orlando Brown and Creed Humphrey. Had 447 snaps last year giving up just one sack! Should have versatility to play both sides.
- Jay Binkley