But Bradberry will be 30 before the start of this season, while Slay is already 32. The Eagles managed to re-sign James Bradberry and hold onto Darius Slay despite nearly releasing him. Philadelphia Eagles (from NO): Devon Witherspoon, CB - Illinois They were connected to Carter before their trade down, and now that he slides down this far, Chicago manages to land the most dominant defender in college football last year.ġ0. Jalen Carter’s draft stock has taken a hit in recent weeks for a variety of reasons, with rumors that some teams have taken him off their board altogether, but the Bears likely won’t care. Chicago Bears (from CAR): Jalen Carter, iDL - Georgia So why not add Bijan Robinson, an explosive, all-around back that’s clearly the best at his position this year?ĩ. It’s clear that head coach Arthur Smith - who earned his current job after building the Titans offense around Derrick Henry - believes in the run game. No team ran the ball more in 2022 than the Falcons, and their 4.9 yards per carry were fourth best in the league. Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, RB - Texas That should be a big hint that Josh McDaniels is still interested in finding a long-term solution at quarterback this summer, and Will Levis - who has all the traits but needs continued refinement - makes a lot of sense to draft and develop behind Garoppolo.Ĩ. The Raiders signed Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year deal, but they have an out after the first year. Las Vegas Raiders: Will Levis, QB - Kentucky EDGE isn’t a big need for the Lions, but general manager Brad Holmes is too smart to pass up a player like Anderson here.ħ. Just as in my last mock draft, the Lions get a gift here with Will Anderson falling to them. Detroit Lions (from LAR): Will Anderson, EDGE - Alabama They signed Dre’Mont Jones in free agency, but would be wise to fortify the trenches with Calijah Kancey, an athletic pass rushing presence who would pair nicely with Jones.Ħ. The Seahawks made the playoffs last year despite a notoriously unreliable defense, with particular issues along their defensive line. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN): Calijah Kancey, iDL - Pitt Anthony Richardson then becomes the obvious pick, as his athleticism and strong arm would be an electric pairing with head coach Shane Steichen.ĥ. Unless the Colts can convince the Panthers to trade down with them - Carolina has remained adamant that this is an option for them - then they’re likely going to have to settle for what’s left at quarterback. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB - Florida Arizona is seriously lacking edge rushing juice, and Wilson’s combination of athleticism and his big frame make him a much more ideal fit for head coach Jonathan Gannon’s defense than Alabama’s Will Anderson.Ĥ. But if they stand pat and pick third overall, Tyree Wilson makes too much sense. The Cardinals could, and probably should, entertain trade offers here. Arizona Cardinals: Tyree Wilson, EDGE - Texas Tech This should be a no-brainer for Houston.ģ. The Texans were reportedly interested in trading up to the top spot in order to land Bryce Young, but now they get him without even having to trade anything away. Houston Texans: Bryce Young, QB - Alabama Stroud being the pick, and his skillset seems like an ideal match for new head coach Frank Reich’s offense.Ģ. There seems to be a lot of smoke pointing to C.J. Now the question is which quarterback they want. The Panthers traded away a lot of assets to move up to the first overall pick. So now that the first few waves of free agency have panned out, let’s take a look at what the Cowboys could come away with in the draft.ġ. But it’s much harder now to identify which direction they’ll head in the draft, which is a very good thing. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, though, the team is not perfect yet. They traded late Day 3 picks for established veterans in Brandin Cooks and Stephon Gilmore, cut Ezekiel Elliott and replaced him with cheap veteran Ronald Jones, and re-signed their best pending free agents in Donovan Wilson, Leighton Vander Esch, Johnathan Hankins, and Dante Fowler. The Cowboys caught everyone by surprise with the way they attacked free agency.
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