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NFL Draft season is officially here. The NFL Combine and free agency are over, and the only thing standing between us and the NFL Draft are some Pro Days. With most teams filling some key holes in free agency, many of the top mock drafters are coming out with their updates mocks with about a month to go before draft day.
We pulled Daniel Jeremiah, Lance Zierlein, Mel Kiper, Jordan Reid and Bucky Brooks’ latest mock drafts and used their picks to come up with the consensus mock draft. Here are the most popular picks for every team from these five mocks.
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1. Las Vegas Raiders: QB Fernando Mendoza

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No surprise that every had Fernando Mendoza heading to the Las Vegas Raiders. He’s going to be the No. 1 overall pick, no question.
2. New York Jets: DE David Bailey
It was close between David Bailey and Arvell Reese, but Bailey ended up winning out with three of the five mocks projecting him to the New York Jets. Aaron Glenn gets his star defensive end.
3. Arizona Cardinals: LB Arvell Reese
Arvell Reese didn’t have to wait much longer to hear his name called, though. He comes off the board third with two of the five mocks projecting him to Arizona.
4. Tennessee Titans: RB Jeremiyah Love
Jeremiyah Love has been rumored to go in the top-five ever since the NFL Combine, and recent mocks reflect that, with Love being the most popular pick to land with the Tennessee Titans. Cam Ward gets an electric runner to help open things up through the air.
5. New York Giants: LB Sonny Styles

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There was actually a tie here between Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs, but Styles is mocked higher than Downs in everyone else’s mock draft, so he lands with the New York Giants at No. 5. He’s as much of a can’t-miss prospect as you can find in this draft.
6. Cleveland Browns: OT Monroe Freeling
Monroe Freeling went from being a late first-round pick to being a consensus top-15 pick after his incredible performance at the NFL Combine. Two mocks had Freeling going sixth overall, but if he doesn’t go to Cleveland here, he could slide a bit.
7. Washington Commanders: DE Rueben Bain
Three mocks had the Washington Commanders taking Rueben Bain at No. 7, even though they signed two defensive ends in free agency. The other two mock had them taking Downs or Styles. It seems like defense is a foregone conclusion here, it’s just a matter of who.
8. New Orleans Saints: WR Carnell Tate
After the New Orleans Saints signed Travis Etienne, they need to shift their focus to wide receiver or defense at No. 8. With both of the edge rushers and Styles gone, adding a big weapon for Tyler Shough seems the obvious route.
9. Kansas City Chiefs: S Caleb Downs

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The Kansas City Chiefs lost their two best corners and their best safety this offseason. Secondary help is a huge need for them this draft, so they take the best DB on the board in Caleb Downs.
10. Cincinnati Bengals: CB Mansoor Delane
Mansoor Delane is the top corner in this draft class, and we all know the Cincinnati Bengals could use some help next to D.J. Turner. Those two could be one of the best CB duos in the AFC.
11. Miami Dolphins: WR Jordyn Tyson
After the Miami Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle to Denver, they have a gaping hole at receiver. Adding Jordyn Tyson, who, when healthy, is the best receiver in this draft class, makes a lot of sense.
12. Dallas Cowboys: CB Jermod McCoy
The Dallas Cowboys need help at corner and defensive end, and Jermod McCoy is the best one left at either of those positions. He’s coming off a torn ACL, but likely would’ve been a lock for the top-10 had he been healthy last year.
13. Los Angeles Rams: WR Makai Lemon

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The Los Angeles Rams have the luxury of not really needing anything. They can use this pick on whoever they deem to be the best player, and Makai Lemon certainly fits that bill. Plus, they can afford to get younger at receiver.
14. Baltimore Ravens: OG Olaivavega Ioane
The Baltimore Ravens need some defensive help, but they also need to beef up their offensive line. Olaivavega Ioane is easily the best interior lineman in this class.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DE Akheem Mesidor
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t have much of a pass rush to speak of, so they take one of the best edge rushers in this class at No. 15. Akheem Mesidor is older than most rookies, but if he can give you 7+ years of production, his age doesn’t really matter.
16. New York Jets: QB Ty Simpson
There wasn’t a consensus for this pick. Everyone had the Jets taking a different player, but with Tyson and Freeling off the board, it came down to Ty Simpson, Omar Cooper and Dillon Thieneman. I think Simpson is probably the most likely of these three, given the Jets’ QB situation.
17. Detroit Lions: OT Kadyn Proctor

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With long-time OT Tayloe Decker leaving, the Detroit Lions have a gaping hole at offensive tackle. Kadyn Proctor has the potential to be one of the best in the league, but he needs some work. Still, he’s better than what they have.
18. Minnesota Vikings: S Dillon Thieneman
Dillon Thieneman has been shooting up draft boards lately, and the Minnesota Vikings feel like an obvious spot for him. Harrison Smith isn’t getting any younger, so Thieneman can learn from him and take over his role as soon as 2027.
19. Carolina Panthers: DE Zion Young
Another pick without a true consensus. Zion Young, KC Concepcion, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Spencer Fano and Peter Woods were all mocked here, but I went with Young because I think it makes the most sense. The Carolina Panthers need a young, cheap pass rusher opposite of Jaelan Phillips if they want to get the most out of this defense.
20. Dallas Cowboys: CB Avieon Terrell
I don’t see the Dallas Cowboys doubling down on cornerbacks, but everyone who didn’t have them taking one at No. 12 had them taking Avieon Terrell at No. 20. And who knows, if they don’t love any of the edge rushers, they could double down on corner and be set there for the next five years.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: OT Blake Miller

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The Pittsburgh Steelers addressed their receiver need by trading for Michael Pittman, so now they shift their focus to the offensive line and draft Blake Miller.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: TE Kenyon Sadiq
The Los Angeles Chargers have been a popular landing spot for Ioane, but with him already off the board, Kenyon Sadiq becomes the pick. He’s an athletic downfield receiver at the tight end position and would be a great target for Justin Herbert.
23. Philadelphia Eagles: OT Max Iheanachor
There were a lot of tackles mocked to the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 23, but Max Iheanachor ends up being the pick. The Arizona State standout is big and gave up just two sacks during his college career. With Lane Johnson potentially leaving next year, he can be their next star tackle.
24. Cleveland Browns: WR Omar Cooper
The Cleveland Browns skipped over receiver at No. 6 to take a tackle, but with their second first-round pick, they take Omar Cooper. They might have the worst receiving core in the NFL, so taking one in the first round makes a ton of sense.
25. Chicago Bears: DT Peter Woods

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Yet another pick where everyone had differing opinions, but everyone agreed it would be a defensive player here. There were a lot of defensive linemen tossed around, but Peter Woods was the highest-ranked of the bunch, so he lands in Chicago where he can fill a massive need.
26. Buffalo Bills: WR Denzel Boston
Even though the Buffalo Bills traded for D.J. Moore, they still need to add another receiver for Josh Allen. Most of the top ones are gone, but Denzel Boston is still sitting there at No. 26, and the Bills pounce.
27. San Francisco 49ers: OT Caleb Lomu
With Trent Williams’ future in San Francisco in doubt, the 49ers need to add another offensive tackle to take over when he leaves. With most of the top options gone, Caleb Lomu becomes the pick at No. 27.
28. Houston Texans: DT Christen Miller
The Houston Texans don’t have many needs on defense, but DT is one of them, and Christen Miller is probably the best one still available here. If it’s not defensive tackle, the consensus seems to be offensive line, so expect Houston to add to the trenches.
29. Kansas City Chiefs: CB Brandon Cisse

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After trading Trent McDuffie to the Rams and losing Jaylen Watson in free agency, the Chiefs grab another defensive back, this time a corner, in the first round of the draft to revamp their secondary.
30. Miami Dolphins: DE Keldric Faulk
This one was tough because a few of these mocks came out before Miami traded Jaylen Waddle for this pick, but Daniel Jeremiah’s came out after the trade was completed and he had Keldric Faulk going to Miami to fill a need at pass rusher.
31. New England Patriots: WR KC Concpecion
Even though New England signed Romeo Doubs this offseason, they still need receiver help. KC Concepcion is a speedy receiver who could be a great compliment to Doubs in this Patriots offense.
32. Seattle Seahawks: CB Colton Hood
After losing Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant to free agency, the consensus seems to be that Seattle will target a corner at No. 32. Colton Hood had a great showing at the NFL Combine and should slide into the end of the first round.

