The Paul Stops Here annual mock draft is back.

It was a bit more difficult this year to comb through as much film as I normally do for this article, but I was still able to churn through I couple of game cutups for at least 50 players on the top 100 consensus board. With less time I tried to stay true to my process of evaluating each player on what I prefer from each position. Adding to the stress of having less time to watch film, it feels as if the buzz and media around the draft became a bit too much this year. As much as I like to read - or listen - to other mock drafts for some differing opinions, it is getting more difficult to separate the good faith evaluators from clickbait drivers. On top of figuring out who is actually a serious evaluator, the constant bombardment from different NFL news aggregators on X, formerly known as Twitter, made the process leading up to the draft less fun, since I had to spend extra time trying to figure out what was real or fake. I’ve done my best to block most of those accounts, but it seems like a worthless task since they seemingly pop out of the AI-filled social media platform like weeds.

However, I will leave my frustrations with NFL media aggregators for another article.

This year, I decided to shake up my mock draft strategy. Normally, I try to leave trades out of the mix because it can be nearly impossible to predict trades and their value. This year, though, I decided to give it a whirl because, after all, this is supposed to be fun.

Disclaimer: This is a “What I would do mock draft.” I won’t begin to pretend I have sources or a complete pulse on every teams draft tnedancy’s. This is simply what I would do if I was the general manager for all 32 teams in the NFL.

The Paul Stops Here 2024 NFL Mock Draft

1. Chicago Bears - Caleb Williams | Quarterback | USC | 6011 | 214 lbs. | 22

Shades of Aaron Rodgers/P****** M******

Williams is the next in line of “can’t miss quarterback prospects.” In the same vein as Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, and Trevor Lawrence. He has special arm talent and mobility skills with high-end pre-snap and post-snap processing. His athleticism and feel for the game allow him to be one of the best playmaking quarterbacks to ever come out of the draft. It is clear he studied quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes to mimic their upper-body and lower-body throwing mechanics as he is able to create power from a wide variety of platforms using strong hip and core torque. He was the Heisman winner in 2022 but had a bit of a down year to his standards in 2023 throwing for 30 touchdowns, five interceptions and 3,633 yards at 9.4 yards per attempt. His down year are career years for most quarterbacks. It has been clear since the Bears traded away Justin Fields they would shift toward dating Williams with the first overall pick., which was the right decision.

2. Washington Commanders - Jayden Daniels | Quarterback | LSU | 6035 | 210 lbs. | 23

Shades of Robert Griffen III/Alex Smith

Daniels was the Heisman recipient in 2023 after throwing for 40 touchdowns, four interceptions and 2,812 yards at a staggering 11.7 yards per attempt. What make him an even more intriguing prospect is how dynamic he is as a runner. He finished last season with 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground in the Tigers high-powered offense. As a thrower, he has a quick release and a compact throwing motion so he he is able to deliver the football in tight pockets. He has a great feel for layering throws over defenders or into tight windows, and is one of the best deep-ball throwers to come out of the draft. Even though Daniels had explosive passing numbers, he tends to be a one read and run quarterback, rather than a playmaker with his arm like Caleb Williams. He tends to create more sacks than necessary because he is more comfortable trying to make a play with his legs than than make a throw in a tight pocket or escape to make a throw on the run. Even with a few detractions in his film, it isn’t something he can’t clean up in the future. He will fit perfectly with the Commanders set of perimeter playmakers. Washington needs a new face of the franchise to usher in a new age without Dan Snyder in the building and Daniels is a great fit.

3. New England Patriots - Drake Maye | Quarterback | UNC | 6043 | 223 lbs. | 21

Shades of Jordan Love/Dak Prescott

Maye was a confusing evaluation. On one hand, he has all of the prototypical tools wanted for a franchise quarter. He has great size, elite arm strength and natural playmaking ability. On the other hand, he is the most erratic thrower of all the top quarterback prospects in this draft. Let’s start with the good, Maye is a gunslinger, game and playmaker with the football. He will turn down shorter easier completions to “big game hunt” for bigger completions down the field simply because he has the talent. There are rare moments on tape where I see him confused by a defensive alignment or miss a pressure pickup. Now the bad. His feet and throwing mechanics are all over the place. It looks like his natural base is pretty narrow which can lead to some spray misses or dirting the ball at the receiver’s feet. He also drifts way too much in the pocket and will often slide right into pressure. Still, there is way too much talent for the Patriots to pass on after they moved on from Mac Jones and continue to fill the void that Tom Brady left. With luck, the Kraft’s will listen to Elliot Wolf and be patient enough to sit Maye for a year or two while he works on becoming more consistent with his throwing.

4. Arizona Cardinals - Marvin Harrison Jr. | Wide Receiver | Ohio State | 6032 | 209 lbs. | 21

Shades of Larry Fitzgerald

Harrison Jr. is the son of Hall of Fame and former Colts receiver Marvin Harrison. It’s clear that Harrison Jr. picked up traits and skills from his father. He is an excellent route runner with superior body control allowing him to track and catch the ball away from his body. He does an excellent job of closing the space between himself and the defender and creating space with quick lateral movements. One of the few detrations is he doesn’t seem to have a lot of run after the catch on his tape, it is not that he can’t do it, but he didn’t at least at Ohio State. He has an argument for the best hands in the class, I might’ve seen one drop on the film I watched. I’m sure Arizona General Manager Monte Ossenfort might entertain backing out of this spot, but Harrison is a blue-chip prospect who is too good to pass on. The Cardinals are desperate for a bonafide star wide receiver to pair with Kyler Murray and Harrison Jr. will step into that role on day one.

5. Minnesota Vikings - TRADE: J.J. McCarthy | Quarterback | Michigan | 6024 | 219 lbs. | 21

Shades of Baker Mayfield/Kirk Cousins

The evaluation of McCarthy feels incomplete compared to the other top quarterback prospects in this class, which unfortunately drops him to a notch below the guys who go before him. The youngest of the four quarterbacks to be drafted so far, McCarthy finished his career at Michigan with a National Championship and only 713 passing attempts over three seasons. It is not entirely his fault that Jim Harbaugh preferred a ground and pound offense to the more popular air raid offenses permeating through college football, but if Harbaugh had a Williams, Daniels or Maye, i think he would have thrown the ball more. Regardless of the amount of throws, McCarthy was like a point guard in the Michigan offense. He was decisive, had a quick release and was capable of making difficult throws from inside and outside of the pocket. The more I watched McCarthy the more I could see his skills translate to the NFL. He has plus arm, great athleticism and above average decision making and processing skills. I have the Vikings jumping up to this spot before ahead of the Giants, so Kevin O’Connell can build around McCarthy and mold him into a Kirk Cousins clone.

6. New York Giants - Malik Nabers | Wide Receiver | LSU | 6002 | 199 lbs. | 20

Shades of Tyreek Hill/Chosen Anderson

While I’m sure the Giants would have preferred a quarterback to fall, Nabers is a great consolation prize and an excellent addition to an offense that desperately need speed on the perimeter. He finished his three year career at LSU as the most prolific wide receiver in the school’s history ahead of guys like Justin Jefferson, JaMarr Chase and Odell Beckham Jr. Nabors has a unique blend of speed and shiftiness for a true X receiver. He can easily blow by most defensive backs with his 4.38 speed, but can also create quick separation with stutter moves and quick feet to cut off routes. He thrived in LSU’s deep passing attack that stretched the field vertically and was a big help for Jayden Daniel’s Heisman trophy season. While he only has average size and strength he offers the Giants offense dynaimc potential since the team lost OBJ.

7. Tennessee Titans - Joe Alt | Offensive Tackle | Notre Dame | 6085 | 321 lbs. | 21

Shades of Mike McGlinchey/Jake Matthews

The three-year starter at Notre Dame was a mainstay at offensive tackle for the Fighting Irish. The son of a former Pro Bowl offensive lineman, Alt played tight end and quarterback through high school before transitioning in college. Alt has natural athleticism and advanced technique for someone relatively new to the position. And while his pass-blocking anchor is not always perfect, he can maintain proper leverage and stay in front of rushers with his above-average length and size. He has terrific movement skills in the run game and will be a perfect addition to the Titans zone-style run game under new head coach Bryan Callahan. Tennessee desperately needed to upgrade at the tackle spots after Will Levis’ rookie season, and with Alt in the mix next to last year’s top pick Peter Skornski, the Titans should be back to a dominate run attack.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars - TRADE: Rome Odunze | Wide Receiver | Washington | 6027 | 212 lbs. | 21

Shades of Davante Adams

The Jaguars fly up the board to make a trade with the Falcons for the last “blue chip” prospect in the draft. Atlanta did not want to pick here and the Jaguars needed to jump the Bears who wanted to select Odunze. As a three-year starter at Washington, he primarily lined up on the boundary and improved every year he was in the program capped off by an FBS-leading 1,640 receiving yards. He also finished with 13 touchdowns and only three drops according to PFF, giving him the “best hands in the draft” moniker. He is a fast and fluid athlete with elite route running skills and an above-average ability to track the ball in the air and high-point it before his defender can. His ability to high point the ball down on throws down the field and stay balanced to create run-after-the-catch opportunities is what separates him from other receivers in this class. I believe he can thrive at any spot on the field and the Jaguars will have a true No. 1 target for Trevor Lawrence after the Calvin Ridley experiment last season.

9. New Orleans Saints - TRADE: Olu Fashanu | Offensive Tackle | Penn State | 6060 | 312 lbs. | 21

Shades of Ronnie Stanley

With Odunze gone and no other dying needs for the Bears, the decide to trade back with New Orleans who are desperate to grab and offensive tackle. With the news of Ryan Ramczyk’s career threating injuries and the lack of progress from former first-round pick Trevor Penning, Fashanu will immediately contend for one of the starting tackle spots. A two year starter and All-American left tackle, Fashanu was one of college football’s best pass blocking left tackles last season. He posses an athletic frame with and shows a variety of technically diverse pass sets to mix-up pass rushers. And while he has some significant work to do in the run game, there are not many athletes with his combination of size, length and athleticism along the offensive line. I expect him to shit the ground running and has the potential of an Pro Bowl, All-Pro caliber player in a few years.

10. New York Jets - Troy Fautanu | Offensive lineman | 6036 | 317 lbs. | 23

Shades of Alijah-Vera Tucker

The Jets sit and wait for the plethora of offensive line talent to fall their way at pick 10. Despite picking up Morgan Mosses and Tyron Smith this offseason, New York cannot go into this season with two players who consistently miss time at the tackle spots. Fautanu is one of the most versatile offensive lineman in the draft, even though he manned the left tackle spot for Washington the past two seasons. With his combination of lower body agility and flexibility, he displays great twitch and athleticism in his pass sets and when pulling in the run game. Although he is undisciplined at times in the run game, he flashes great mauling potential. He is an explosive athlete on the move and has quick feet when he makes contact with defenders with the ability to play all five spots on the often injured Jets offensive line.

11. Los Angeles Chargers - JC Latham | Offensive Tackle | 6056 | 342 lbs. | 21 | (Via MIN)

Shades of Jawaan Taylor

Latham was a two-year starter at right tackle on the Crimson Tide, after serving as a backup guard as a freshman. after earning the starting gig, he logged over 800 snaps the past two seasons, and aside from occasionally losing to inside moves, he does an excellent job of setting up a wall while in pass protection. He has extremely strong and forceful hands that clamp onto opposing speed or power rushers. He overextends in the run game sometimes but consistently creates power and movement with his overwhelming size and strength. At only 21 years old, Latham is an intriguing prospect with tons of potential to improve and will be the first building block in the Jim Harbaugh era of Charger football.

12. Denver Broncos - Nate Wiggins | Cornerback | 6013 | 173 lbs. | 20

Shades of Darius Slay

I tried to rationalize a scenario where Denver would move up and take one of the top quarterbacks, but I could not find a trade that made sense or was better than what Minnesota could offer. So, ultimately I chose to sit and pick for the Broncos and take my favorite defensive back prospect, Nate Wiggins. A two-year starter at Clemson, Wiggins was an ascending player player throughout his time with the Tigers allowing a staggering 43.9 completion percentage when targeted. While many are scared of him weighing in at 173 pounds at the combine, it was reported that he was sick the week prior and played closer to 180 pounds, and while that is still light, I am not drafting him to play the slot - he is a pure outside cover corner. Wiggins has light feet and quick hips to seamlessly transition in and out of breaks and accelerate to top gear - only allowing one catch of over 20 yards in 41 targets last season. His easy 4.27 speed allows him to recover when he gets beat, which was rare. He would pair perfectly with Pat Surtain on the opposite side and give opposing quarterbacks nightmares nights before games.

13. Las Vegas Raiders - Quinyon Mitchell | Cornerback | Toldeo | 6001 | 195 lbs. | 22

Shades of Marcus Peters

Mitchell dominated his competition in the MAC 10 in his three years starting for the Rockets, departing as the most accomplished defensive back in the history of the program. He was often asked to play on an island in man and zone coverage, though, Toldeo mostly played in zone. He has the talent to mirror receivers across the field in coverage and is a reliable tackler in the run game. He does best reading the quarterback and triggering downfield on throws, while also having an above-average knowledge and feel for passing concepts to stay composed down the field. When there are plays to be made, he usually makes them accounting for 43 passes defended and six interceptions over the past 27 games. The Raiders also wanted to potentially move up for a quarterback, but again, I could not find the proper resources to make that move ahead of Minnesota. So, the Raiders stay put and pick another huge position of need for their squad and pick up a player new head coach Antonio Pierce will love.

14. Chicago Bears - Brian Thomas Jr. | Wide Receiver | LSU | 6027 | 209 lbs. | 21 | (Via NO)

Shades of Martavis Bryant

The Bears trade down and get more draft capital to put around their new franchise quarterback and grab a three-year starter at LSU in Thomas Jr. He played 87.2% of his snaps on the outside in the Tiger’s heavy downfield passing attack, but I could see a situation where he takes some inside snaps paired with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. He showed flashes in his first two seasons, but took off this year paired with the ascension of Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers, and led the FBS in touchdowns with 17. He was originally a basketball recruit but stuck with football at LSU, which gives him a unique body style and movement skills for a perimeter receiver. He easily creates separation and stacks receivers with his elite speed and acceleration. However, he needs to clean up some of his route running specifically using leverage to create more space. His combination of size, speed and fluidity will translate well to the NFL.

15. Indianapolis Colts - Brock Bowers | Tight End | Georgia | 6031 | 21

Shades of Travis Kelce

Bowers is a unique athlete for a tight end. As a three-year starter for the Bulldogs, he was often the featured player in their passing game, lining up across the formation but mainly in the slot. He led the team in receiving each of his three seasons and became the first player to win two John Mackey awards - reserved for the nations top tight end. He has both short and long area speed and is quick to make dynamic cuts that shake linebackers and defensive backs out of their shoes. He is an elite route runner as a tight end and can hit another gear with the ball in his hands for true home-run potential. He is a natural hand catcher outside of his frame and can snatch the ball out of the air without breaking stride. He is surprisingly physical as a ball carrier and blocker in the run game, although, I don’t anticipate he will spend too much time in-line. Bowers fits the mold of player the Colts (and I ) like to draft. Big, strong and fast.

16. Seattle Seahawks - Terrion Arnold | Defensive Back | Alabama | 5116 | 21

Shades of Trevon Diggs

I believe Arnold is best suited for the slot or as a safety, despite working from primarily the outside as a two-year starter for the Crimson Tide. He has elite short-area quickness but turned in a pretty poor 20-yard time of 1.91 seconds and a 40-yard time of 4.50. Regardless, he led the SEC in passes defended and interceptions in 2023 turning into one of the top cornerbacks in the country. Arnold is a fluid athlete with elite start and stop change of direction and body control to maintain in phase with whom he is covering. Because of his lack of long speed, his recovery skills are average and he needs to continue working on his discipline against the pass and run, but he still has a unique nose for the football to generate turnovers and make explosive plays for the defense. While Seattle does not need much outside corner help, there are never enough opportunities to add tough defensive backs with a nose for the football. He would start day one as their slot corner and take over on the outside if there were injuries.

17. Atlanta Falcons - Dallas Turner | Edge | Alabama | 6026 | 247 lbs. | 21 | (Via JAC)

Shades of Brian Burns

Atlanta gets to trade down with Jacksonville and pick up the player I would have taken at eight. Turner started two years at Alabama playing the SAM-linebacker spot in either a two-point or three-point stance. He finished the season with 11 sacks to lead the SEC and earned a consensus All-American selection. Turner is a twitchy athlete who is quick off the ball to get underneath blocks or convert speed to power. Despite being on the smaller size he has scent strength and plays with physicality and is a good run defender. He is a high motor player who rarely gives up on plays, but struggles to tackle when he wraps up ball carriers. He has above-average hand usage skills for a college edge rusher and should continue improving as he translates to the NFL.

18. Cincinnati Bengals - Johnny Newton | Defensive Line | Illinois | 6015 | 304 lbs. | 21

Shades of Geno Atkins

Newton played all over the defensive line at Illinois but primarily lined up as a B-gap player. His resume includes back-to-back All-American seasons with a combined 103 pressures, which was the most for any interior FBS player over that span. Newton is a penetrating interior defensive lineman with a twitchy get-off the ball to create immediate havoc in the offensive backfield. He wins vertically against both the pass and run and often forces quarterbacks to speed out their process. Due to his aggressive nature, he can sometimes get covered up in the run game if he miss times his jump or faces a tough double-team block. Even if he can’t penetrate early, his aggressive hands and use of leverage allow him to shed blocks and keep him in the play. Despite being a bit undersized, he has a rare combination of speed and presence along the interior of the defensive line. The Bengals are a team with few needs, so they take one of the best defensive players in the draft and gear up for another post-season run.

19. Los Angeles Rams - Laiatu Latu | Edge | UCLA | 6046 | 259 lbs. | 23

Shades of T.J. Watt

Without the concerns of a once career ending neck injury while he played for Washington, Latu would be the best defensive player in the class. And regardless of the neck injury, he is by far the most refined pass rusher in the class despite shorter than average arms. Latu played two season with the Bruins - starting one - racking up 129 total pressures in 25 games, while also leading the FBS in tackles-for-a-loss. In 2023 he took home the Morris Trohpy, for the best defensive lineman in the PAC-12, the Ted Hendricks Award, for the top defensive end in FBS and the Lombardi Award for the top OL/DL in the FBS. He lives off using his hands and feet to defeat blocks and improved significantly as a run defender as a senior. For the Rams, who have not picked in the first round since 2016, Latu is a perfect swing at a position they desperately need if they want to get back to Super Bowl contention.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Amarius Mims | Offensive Tackle | Georgia | 6076 | 340 lbs. | 21

Shades of Donovan Smith

Mims was a one-year starter at Georgia with only eight career starts. Despite the lack of experience, he played at an elite level giving up zero sacks. He was particularly great against Ohio State in his first start during the 2022 CFB playoffs. Even though he is a massive person, he is remarkably trim and carries his 340 pounds extremely well and plays with outstanding balance. He uses his hands extremely well in pass protection and has the power to move bodies in the run game, but because of his tight lower half, he will lose leverage occasionally. He is not nearly as far along as a lot of the other offensive tackles in the first round, but he has by far the most upside and potential as an all-around prospect. For those of you who did watch Steelers football last year (lucky you), it was clear they needed more consistency along the offensive line. Outside of last year’s first-round pick Broderick Jones, Pittsburgh could not run the football and struggled to keep Kenny Pickett upright.

21. Miami Dolphins - Graham Barton | Offensive Line | Duke | 6053 | 311 lbs. | 21

Shades of Zach Tom

Barton was a four-year starter at Duke and entrenched himself at left tackle after playing five games at center as a freshman. Since then, he started 34 games at left tackle and earned All-American honors in 2023. Barton is a highly athletic and smart lineman in the run game playing with a high level of control paired with an extremely stubborn mentality. He lacks the length and size to play as a full-time tackle but has plenty of skill to play in a pinch. There will be a few struggles as he transitions back to the interior for Miami, but his athleticism and play smarts will get him on the field quickly in the Doplhins hyper-speed offense.

22. Philadelphia Eagles - Taliese Fuaga | Offensive Tackle | Oregon State | 6056 | 324 lbs. | 22

Shades of Taylor Decker

Fuaga was a two-year starter at right tackle for Oregon State and finished his career with 25 straight games played. Arguably the best run-blocking lineman in the draft, he is quick to trigger off the ball create contact and displace his defender. He has strong hands that clamp onto defenders and rarely loosen. While he is athletic enough to survive on the outsides in the NFL in pass protection, he tends to over-extend with his hands and over-set against pass rush counters. He has a couple of minor flaws that can easily be fixed with some coaching at the NFL, which is why the Eagles will jump at the opportunity to develop another offensive lineman.

23. Los Angeles Chargers - Byron Murphy II | Defensive Line | Texas | 6004 | 297 lbs. | 21 | (Via MIN)

Shades of Justin Madubuke

Despite his below-average size, Murphy is great in the run game and uses his technique and leverage to beat double teams and pursue the ball carrier. After starting one year at Texas, he finished the 2023 season with the most pressures on the Longhorns with 45 and ranked first among all FBS interior defensive linemen in pass rush win percentage. He is quick to fire off the ball and push vertically through gaps or establish “low man” positioning by putting a knee on the ground to maintain leverage and shed blocks or anchor at the point of attack. However, because of his size, he can occasionally get swallowed up, but his relentless motor and hand usage make it less of a concern. The Chargers always struggled to find a defensive lineman that could control the line of scrimmage in the run game, but finally found their guy in Murphy to further establish the team’s trenches-first mentality with Jim Harbaugh.

24. Las Vegas Raiders - TRADE: Michael Penix | Quarterback | Washington | 6022 | 216 lbs. | 23

Shades of Geno Smith/Phillip Rivers

Penix played six years of college football with the last two coming at Washington. Before his highly productive years at Washington, he had four injury-riddled years at Indiana tearing his ACL and shoulder twice. Despite the injuries, he thrived in Washington and pushed the ball down the field effectively despite his unorthodox lefty delivery and led the FBS in passing yards per game with 326.9. After finishing as the Heisman runner-up, he led the Huskies to the national championship game after a prolific performance against Texas in the semifinal. Penix has above-average arm talent to push the ball down the field or into tight windows and does well navigating the pocket as he will not often make plays outside. Despite his long college career, he still has many inconsistencies with his throwing mechanics, throwing with anticipation and his reaction to pressure. Still, the Raiders jump back into the first round for a prospect who is trending upward.

25. Green Bay Packers - Cooper DeJean | Defensive Back | Iowa | 6004 | 202 lbs. | 21

Shades of Jevon Holland/Kendall Fuller

DeJean was a two-year starter for the Hawkeyes and was primarily an outside corner in college. He also saw snaps at safety and was the best punt returner in college football. He has natural instincts and anticipation in coverage and is a fantastic tackler despite his shorter than average arms. He is rarely out of position and uses his athletics prowess and top-tier ball skills to make plays all over the field. He will likely not play outside corner in the NFL, but Packers new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will have plenty of uses for the versatile athlete.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jared Verse | Edge | Florida State | 6037 | 254 lbs. | 23

Shades of Ryan Kerrigan

Verse started his career at Albany spending three years there before transferring to Florida State where he thrived on the edge. He is a true power edge who can rush the passer from a two-point or three-point stance. In his two years in Tallahassee, he collected 29 tackles-for-a-loss and 18 sacks. As a pass rusher, Verse converts speed to power with violent hands to break the rhythm of tackles. The defensive line for Tampa Bay is getting older, so they need to add some much needed youth to stay relevant in the division.

27. Arizona Cardinals - Kool-Aid McKinstry | Cornerback | Alabama | 5114 | 196 lbs. | 21

Shades of Paulson Adebo

McKinstry is a tall muscular corner with an ideal frame and length. He plays a little of both man and zone but excels in press-man coverage when he can close the space between himself and the receiver. He is patient in coverage and has decent makeup speed if he does get beat, which rarely happens. While he does a great job of mirroring athletes, he does not have elite speed and can get grabby. He started all three years at Alabama and improved every season becoming a lockdown corner his senior year who was only targeted 39 times. The Cardinals desperately need more talent on their defense and get lucky with McKinstry falling to 27.

28. Buffalo Bills - Adonai Mitchell | Wide Receiver | Texas | 6022 | 205 lbs. | 21

Shades of George Pickens

A one-year starter at Texas, Mitchell burst onto the scene as a reliable downfield target in Texas’s spread RPO scheme. After transferring away rom Georgia after winning two national championships, he became the fifth longhorn to record 11 touchdown snags in a season. He is not the most polished receiver, but he does a good job at creating separation out his breaks with fluid movements skills. He has a thin frame, which can cause problems against physical corners. He has strong hands and unique movement skills to adjust to the ball in there air and make tough catches look easy. The Bills are a bit desperate for wide receiver help after trading away Stefon Diggs, and Mitchell will go a long way in helping their needs.

29. Detroit Lions - Jackson Powers-Johnson | Offensive Line | Oregon | 6033 | 328 lbs. | 21

Shades of Quinn Meinerz

Powers-Johnson started one year for the Ducks after spending some time at other positions as a freshman and missing most of the season as a sophomore. He was a standout center in Oregon’s offense and became the first Pac-12 player to win the Rimington Award as the nation’s top center. He is light on his feet in pass protection and has natural movement skills as a run blocker who is rarely overwhelmed. The Lions and Dan Campbell value toughness and winning in the trenches. While Detroit does not need an offensive lineman right away, but has plenty of time to get Powers-Johnson ready to take over at any of the interior spots on the offensive line.

30. Baltimore Ravens - Darius Robinson | Defensive Line/Edge | Missouri | 6051 | 285 lbs. | 22

Shades of Kion White

Robinson played six-technique defensive end at Missouri during his three-years as a starter. In his final year, he earned All-SEC honors and led the team in sacks with eight and a half and TFL’s with 13. He is a power-based rusher wearing down blockers with his elite upper body strength and aggressive hand usage. He uses his long arms to shed blocks and envelop ball carriers in the run game. He is athletic for his size, but does not posses elite get-off and lateral movement skills. The Ravens lost a significant amount of players in free agency, including the resurgent Jadeveon Clowney.

31. San Francisco 49ers - Jordan Morgan | Offensive Line | Arizona | 6050 | 311 lbs. | 22

Shades of Tytus Howard

The once vaunted 49ers offensive line has take a couple of hits in the past couple of years, and with Tent Williams getting another year older, they look to the trenches at pick 31. Morgan is a hyper-experienced starter at left tackle in Arizona’s zone-based scheme- a staple of the Shanahan offense. He is a quick-footed blocker who shows high athletic traits and range in the run game. His aggression in the run game allows him to get on top of rushers in his jump sets when he uses well-timed hands. While his aggressiveness helps him in the run game, it can get him in trouble in pass protection with an over aggressive kick slide that opens the door for inside counters. He can play all five positions across the offensive line and will get to see one of the best left tackles all-time at work in Trent Williams.

32. Kansas City Chiefs - Chop Robinson | Edge | Penn State | 6027 | 254 lbs. | 21

Shades of Micah Parsons

I know everyone wants more wide receiver talent here in round one for the Chiefs, but the rich get richer as Robinson falls to the two-time super bowl champs. I know the Parsons comparison is a bit lofty, but Robinson has one of the best first-steps in the draft. Despite only being a one-year starter at Penn State, he shows natural rush instincts with a variety of swats and his lightning quick first step. He is a tougher run defender than expected, but he still lacks mass and will need to bulk up before playing 17 games on the edge in the NFL. The Chiefs already have a plethora of defensive talent, but add another dimension to their pass rush with Robinson who goes form 0-to-60 in a blink.