Micah Roth’s Mock Draft 1.0

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Could not have asked for a more star studded class for this years draft in Las Vegas

1. Cincinnati Bengals– Joe Burrow – QB, LSU

One of the best single seasons by any College Football player ever. He has a quick release and throws a very catchable ball. His accuracy helps him make any throw.

 2. Washington Redskins– Chase Young – Edge, Ohio State

New Head Coach Ron Rivera is a defensive-minded coach and will be looking to get Young, who is the most talented player in this year’s draft to jump-start the new regime in D.C.

3. Detroit Lions– Jeff Okudah – CB, Ohio State

Okudah is a day one starter in the secondary who can cover all of the tier one receivers in the league.

 4. New York Giants– Mekhi Becton – OT, Louisville

The 6-foot-7, 369 lbs tackle is exactly what the Giants need to protect young QB Daniel Jones. Becton is very athletic for a big man. He can get to the second level in the run and can pass protect against any speed rusher.

5. Miami Dolphins– Tua Tagovailoa – QB, Alabama

Coming off of a devastating injury, Tua is still a top prospect. A year to recover and learn under Ryan Fitzpatrick will help him make this next jump to the NFL.  

6. LA Chargers– Justin Herbert – QB, Oregon

The Chargers and Philip Rivers have parted ways, and Herbert is a great fit to be the face of the franchise as they head into a new era with the new stadium in LA. He was the best QB at the Senior Bowl and has more athleticism than you would think.

7. Carolina Panthers– Jerry Jeudy – WR, Alabama

Christian McCafferty was the Panthers offense last season, and they need to get him some help.  This is the most talented wide receiver class in a long time and Jeudy is among the top. His NFL comp is Julio Jones, a lanky receiver who is very smooth in and out of his routes.

8. Arizona Cardinals– Tristan Wirfs – OG, Iowa

Kyler Murray has proven to be the real deal winning offensive rookie of the year, and his successes will rely on the strength of the offensive line. Wirfs will be a needed upgrade.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars– Isaiah Simmons – S, Clemson

Simmons is the prototypical safety/linebacker that every team is looking for to stop guys like Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. The Jaguars have a lot of elite defensive players, but Simmons can be plugged in anywhere on the field.

10. Cleveland Browns– Jedrick Wills – OT

The Browns need to upgrade the offensive line. It was the week link in their offense last year, and if they can protect Baker, they should be a good team on paper.

11. NY Jets– Derrick Brown – DT, Auburn

The Jets will get immediate impact from Brown in the trenches, and he is one of the best talents in this draft. This would be a massive score for New York if he fell to them.

12. Las Vegas Raiders– CeeDee Lamb – WR, Oklahoma

Lamb is one of the top receivers in this draft, and the Raiders needs someone to stretch the field for them. Lamb attacks the ball in the air and will make the circus catch.

13. Indianapolis Colts– Henry Ruggs III – WR, Alabama

I think the Colts will find their QB through free agency, and the addition of Ruggs will add to their overall team speed. Ruggs is a dynamic play-maker who can flat out run.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers– Jordan Love – QB, Utah State

Under Bruce Arians, Love has the potential to flourish on the big stage. Love has all the arm talent and if he can take care of the ball, the Bucs have a chance.

15. Denver Broncos– Andrew Thomas – OT, Georgia

Drew Lock is their guy moving forward at QB, and Thomas is a top tackle that will help in the pass protection but he is also a great run blocker for Phillip Lindsay to run behind.

16. Atlanta Falcons– K’Lavon Chaisson – Edge, LSU

Vic Beasley is gone, and the Falcons desperately need a top edge rusher to get that quarterback.

17. Dallas Cowboys– Xavier McKinney – S, Alabama

The Cowboys need help in the secondary, and McKinney will immediately impact the defense.

18. Miami Dolphins– D’Andre Swift – RB, Georgia

Georgia has become the running back U. Swift will add a dynamic piece to complement Tua for a young one-two punch.

19. Las Vegas Raiders– A.J. Epenesa – Edge, Iowa

The Raiders are still trying to fill the shoes of Khalil Mack, and Espenesa would be an excellent addition to a defense that needs to find someone to get to the quarterback.  

20. Jacksonville Jaguars– C.J. Henderson – CB, Florida

Henderson is a top DB in this draft, and the Jags need a lockdown guy.

21. Philadelphia Eagles– Tee Higgins – WR, Clemson

With all the injuries to the Eagles receiving core last year, Higgins is a reliable big body receiver to help Carson Wentz out.

22. Buffalo Bills– Justin Jefferson – WR, LSU

Jefferson is a big-time playmaker. He runs crisp routes and will be a needed weapon for Josh Allen.

23. New England Patriots– Grant Delpit – S, LSU

The Patriots love playmakers in the secondary, and Delpit will only elevate that defense.

24. New Orleans Saints– Patrick Queen – LB, LSU

The Saints had a lot of injuries at linebacker last year and Queen already in Louisiana would be a perfect fit.

25. Minnesota Vikings– Javon Kinlaw – DT, South Carolina

Kinlaw is a top talent in this draft, and the Vikings could use him in the trenches.

26. Miami Dolphins– Austin Jackson – OT, USC

The Dolphins need to give Tua protection, especially coming off his gruesome injury.

27. Seattle Seahawks– Kenneth Murray – LB, Oklahoma

Murray is a fast, athletic backer who can stuff the a-gap and run with a running back on a wheel rout the Seahawks could build him up alongside Bobby Wagner.

28.  Baltimore Ravens– Marlon Davidson – Edge, Auburn

The Ravens need to find ways to get to the QB more, Davidson would add to that defense.

29. Tennessee Titans– Josh Jones – OT, Houston

The Titans might be looking for a replacement to Jack Conklin if he goes to free agency.

30. Green Bay Packers– Laviska Shenault – WR, Colorado

Rodgers needs more playmakers and Shenault is an all-around athlete with an awesome story out of Colorado.

31. San Francisco 49ers– A.J. Terrell – CB

Richard Sherman is getting old Terrell put out good tape all year and could potentially learn a lot from Sherman in his first year.

32. Kansas City Chiefs– Cesar Ruiz – OL

With Mahomes about to get paid, the Chiefs need to ensure that he will be protected.

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