Karlaftis, whose athleticism was on full display at the combine, would be an important addition with Danielle Hunter's future in Minnesota unclear.ġ3. With the top two corners off the board, the Vikings turn to another of their most glaring defensive needs. Minnesota Vikings - George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue Reaching isn't ideal, but Washington can't go into another season with that position weighing down an otherwise talented roster. If the Commanders can't pry a veteran quarterback away from one of the countless teams they've called, they may be forced to address that spot here. Washington Commanders - Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina 1 cover man, giving the defense its most talented cornerback since Darrelle Revis.ġ1. Gardner immediately steps in as New York's No. Landing premium defensive talents up front and in the secondary would be a heck of a haul for the Jets with their pair of top-10 picks. Jets (via SEA) - Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty Pickett gives new coach Nathaniel Hackett an intriguing passer to build his offense around.ġ0. Much like the Panthers, the potential payoff outweighs the risk of reaching in this spot. This pick assumes the Broncos don't land Aaron Rodgers or any other elite veteran quarterback this offseason. Terrell as another young star on Atlanta's back end.ĩ. Hamilton is considered by many to be one of the draft's best players. The Falcons take advantage of the fact that top safeties tend to fall further than they should. Atlanta Falcons - Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame Stingley's stock may not seem as hot as it was coming off his unbelievable freshman season, but don't let recency bias fool you - he's got shutdown potential at the next level.Ĩ. Giants (via CHI) - Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSUĬoming away from the first round with a top offensive tackle and the draft's most talented cornerback would have to be considered a home run for the Giants. You won't find yourself a franchise quarterback unless you take a shot, and Willis' tools make him as good a bet as any to become a franchise-caliber player.ħ. This quarterback class isn't spectacular by any means - it wouldn't be a surprise to see a passer not selected until later in the first - but the Panthers can't keep messing around. Carolina Panthers - Malik Willis, QB, Liberty Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty
1 overall, provides a major upgrade to that group.Ħ. Ekwonu, who may quietly be making a case to go No. If the Giants' offense is going to succeed, regardless of who's at quarterback, the offensive line needs a makeover. New York Giants - Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State Adding the Oregon product to an already talented front gives Robert Saleh the pass-rush foundation he needs defensively.ĥ.
The Jets would have to be thrilled to land Thibodeaux, who's on the board longer than expected due to the quality of pass-rushers in this draft. New York Jets - Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
2 spot by the time we get to draft day.Ĥ. The Texans get a difference-maker in the Georgia standout, who may even be challenging Hutchinson for the No. Surprise! Walker was already going to go much higher than people were expecting, and an incredible combine performance has only pushed his stock to greater heights. Houston Texans - Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia That Hutchinson is an in-state star is just a bonus.ģ.
No quarterbacks are worthy of this pick, so the Lions turn to the most valuable spot on the defensive side of the ball. Detroit Lions - Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan G Fiume / Getty Images Sport / Getty
1 pick, and the Jaguars need a blue-chip player up front.Ģ. Neal didn't participate in combine drills, perhaps because he doesn't really have anything left to prove.