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Should be the final mock draft before tonight. For anyone who doesnt have insider ESPN, here ya go!
1. Los Angeles Rams*
Jared Goff, QB, California
He's the top available quarterback in the draft, and he goes to a franchise that needs to finally make it work at this position. I'd be extremely surprised if the former Cal QB isn't the pick.
Watch Goff's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Titans
2. Philadelphia Eagles*
Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
We haven't seen a quarterback from the FCS go this high, but Wentz has a skill set that many teams love, and Philly got into the right place to take him.
Watch Wentz's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Browns
3. San Diego Chargers
Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
There is a lot of talk about whether this is the tackle that San Diego prefers, and also whether they could go for defense here. This is also a possible trade-up spot for a team that wants either the top running back or top offensive tackle. Prepare to be surprised.
Watch Tunsil's highlights
4. Dallas Cowboys
Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
Dallas goes for the player it feels has star potential running behind that impressive offensive line. I'm not a huge fan of taking running backs this high, but I don't doubt Zeke can be a star.
Watch Elliott's highlights
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
Ramsey could deal with some hiccups early on as a cornerback, but he is a tremendous talent who will help a defense that fell flat last year. Ramsey has star upside, no question.
Watch Ramsey's highlights
6. Baltimore Ravens
Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
If Dallas passes on Bosa, I suspect the Ravens will be thrilled to see him here at No. 6. Mr. McShay thinks he's the best player in the draft, and he'd be a great value here.
Watch Bosa's highlights
7. San Francisco 49ers
DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
This is simply too early to take a quarterback, and I think injury concerns will push Myles Jack beyond this point even though he's an obvious fit. They don't take Buckner because he's a former Oregon player, only because he's a great fit and a good value.
Watch Buckner's highlights
8. Cleveland Browns*
Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
Disclaimer: I think there's a pretty good chance we see a trade here. If Bosa was here, I could see him. If Elliott was here, same story. I'll put Stanley here, and I think he'd be a useful player for them, but I don't know if it'll stay this way.
Watch Stanley's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Eagles
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
In a draft where there's no perfect pass-rush prospect, Floyd has been a popular name as a potential top-10 pick over the last week. I can also see them targeting a cornerback here.
Watch Floyd's highlights
10. New York Giants
Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
The Giants get a much-needed starter at right tackle. I know Floyd has been in the discussion here, but in this scenario, he's off the board.
Watch Conklin's highlights
11. Chicago Bears
Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
The Bears get a productive pass-rusher for a fast-improving unit. They did a great job solidifying the linebacking corps in free agency, and Lawson helps them on the edge.
Watch Lawson's highlights
12. New Orleans Saints
Sheldon Rankins, DL, Louisville
He's been a popular player in this slot, and I'm not changing anything for the final mock. Rankins can be an impact player in this scheme and will see plenty of the field in Year 1.
Watch Rankins' highlights
13. Miami Dolphins*
Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
He's off some boards because of concerns about his knee, but Jack can't fall too far. He'd be a great fit here. The Dolphins have a clear need and could jump for this pick.
Watch Jack's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Eagles
14. Oakland Raiders
Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
He's ready to play, so Ragland can come in as a starter for what should be an improved defense. Other possibilities: The Dolphins take a safety and Jack could be in play here.
Watch Ragland's highlights
15. Tennessee Titans*
Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Another team we have to keep an eye on for trade discussions. But if they stay put, they get a solid cover corner, which they clearly need, given their current roster. Wide receiver is also in play here.
Watch Hargreaves' highlights | *Acquired in trade with Rams
16. Detroit Lions
Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
The Lions get a tackle who can play right away on the right side and will challenge to be a long-term fix on the left side. Matthew Stafford got absolutely battered last season, particularly early on, and I think they should prioritize the O-line over wide receiver early.
Watch Decker's highlights
17. Atlanta Falcons
Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
I've heard the guy I have coming off the board at No. 20 linked here, but I'll go with Lee, who gives them a linebacker who can move like a safety.
Watch Lee's highlights
18. Indianapolis Colts
Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
A potential immediate starter, Kelly is the best center in the draft and will be a great partner to Andrew Luck.
Watch Kelly's highlights
19. Buffalo Bills
Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
They need another talented weapon in the passing game, and this is a little early for the next pass-rusher I'd have coming off the board. I know the Bills need defense, but Coleman would also fill a clear need.
Watch Bills' highlights
20. New York Jets
Keanu Neal, S, Florida
I also considered Neal at a couple of spots earlier on. He is great kid who you want in the building, and he's one of the more physical players in the draft.
Watch Neal's highlights
21. Washington Redskins
A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama
The Redskins continue to get more physical with the addition of Robinson, who helps solidify the defensive front. They worked on the lines last year and go back to the well this year.
Watch Robinson's highlights
22. Houston Texans
Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia
I wouldn't be at all surprised if Joseph is off the board before this point. He'd be a great fit here, and I think he comes in ready to start.
Watch Joseph's highlights
23. Minnesota Vikings
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
A potential dream scenario for the Vikings, who will be looking for the No. 2 option in that offense to go with Stefon Diggs. Treadwell lacks elite speed, but he's got pretty much everything else you want.
Watch Treadwell's highlights
24. Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
The Bengals took a hit in free agency and are now short another dynamic threat opposite A.J. Green. Doctson is a magician with the ball in the air, and he will be a favorite of Andy Dalton's.
Watch Doctson's highlights
25. Pittsburgh Steelers
William Jackson III, CB, Houston
I'm not totally convinced the Steelers will go with a cornerback here, even though I see that as a clear need position. They could target a pass-rusher, but Jackson is a great value at this spot.
Watch Jackson's highlights
26. Seattle Seahawks
T.J. Green, S, Clemson
He's listed at safety, but this is a guy who could come in and be a press corner, and he certainly fits the model for the players they like in the secondary. The former wide receiver has decent ball skills.
27. Green Bay Packers
Jarran Reed, DL, Alabama
If Reed went much earlier, perhaps as high as No. 16 or No. 19 overall, it wouldn't surprise me. At this point, he's just a tremendous value.
Watch Reed's highlights
28. Kansas City Chiefs
Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
Someone has to roll the dice on the kid, and I think this is the kind of program that can help Nkemdiche become a star. He has extraordinary natural ability, he just needs to stay focused.
Watch Nkemdiche's highlights
29. Arizona Cardinals
Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
Almost every team in this draft has "cornerback" listed among their top needs, and at this point Apple looks like a tremendous value. The Cardinals have dealt with injuries, and Apple is great insurance with the potential to be a star.
Watch Apple's highlights
30. Carolina Panthers
Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
The Panthers need another pass-rusher, and Dodd was a big-time producer at Clemson. He needs to grow because much of his dominating tape came against some average blockers, but when you play with a lead, you can use these guys. He jumps into the rotation.
Watch Dodd's highlights
31. Denver Broncos
Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M
They might take a hard look at a quarterback here, but in the end I don't think John Elway and that room will be able to stomach the reach on value. Ifedi is a tackle they can kick inside. They need the help on the O-line.
Should be the final mock draft before tonight. For anyone who doesnt have insider ESPN, here ya go!
1. Los Angeles Rams*
Jared Goff, QB, California
He's the top available quarterback in the draft, and he goes to a franchise that needs to finally make it work at this position. I'd be extremely surprised if the former Cal QB isn't the pick.
Watch Goff's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Titans
2. Philadelphia Eagles*
Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
We haven't seen a quarterback from the FCS go this high, but Wentz has a skill set that many teams love, and Philly got into the right place to take him.
Watch Wentz's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Browns
3. San Diego Chargers
Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
There is a lot of talk about whether this is the tackle that San Diego prefers, and also whether they could go for defense here. This is also a possible trade-up spot for a team that wants either the top running back or top offensive tackle. Prepare to be surprised.
Watch Tunsil's highlights
4. Dallas Cowboys
Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
Dallas goes for the player it feels has star potential running behind that impressive offensive line. I'm not a huge fan of taking running backs this high, but I don't doubt Zeke can be a star.
Watch Elliott's highlights
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
Ramsey could deal with some hiccups early on as a cornerback, but he is a tremendous talent who will help a defense that fell flat last year. Ramsey has star upside, no question.
Watch Ramsey's highlights
6. Baltimore Ravens
Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
If Dallas passes on Bosa, I suspect the Ravens will be thrilled to see him here at No. 6. Mr. McShay thinks he's the best player in the draft, and he'd be a great value here.
Watch Bosa's highlights
7. San Francisco 49ers
DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
This is simply too early to take a quarterback, and I think injury concerns will push Myles Jack beyond this point even though he's an obvious fit. They don't take Buckner because he's a former Oregon player, only because he's a great fit and a good value.
Watch Buckner's highlights
8. Cleveland Browns*
Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
Disclaimer: I think there's a pretty good chance we see a trade here. If Bosa was here, I could see him. If Elliott was here, same story. I'll put Stanley here, and I think he'd be a useful player for them, but I don't know if it'll stay this way.
Watch Stanley's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Eagles
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
In a draft where there's no perfect pass-rush prospect, Floyd has been a popular name as a potential top-10 pick over the last week. I can also see them targeting a cornerback here.
Watch Floyd's highlights
10. New York Giants
Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
The Giants get a much-needed starter at right tackle. I know Floyd has been in the discussion here, but in this scenario, he's off the board.
Watch Conklin's highlights
11. Chicago Bears
Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
The Bears get a productive pass-rusher for a fast-improving unit. They did a great job solidifying the linebacking corps in free agency, and Lawson helps them on the edge.
Watch Lawson's highlights
12. New Orleans Saints
Sheldon Rankins, DL, Louisville
He's been a popular player in this slot, and I'm not changing anything for the final mock. Rankins can be an impact player in this scheme and will see plenty of the field in Year 1.
Watch Rankins' highlights
13. Miami Dolphins*
Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
He's off some boards because of concerns about his knee, but Jack can't fall too far. He'd be a great fit here. The Dolphins have a clear need and could jump for this pick.
Watch Jack's highlights | *Acquired in trade with Eagles
14. Oakland Raiders
Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
He's ready to play, so Ragland can come in as a starter for what should be an improved defense. Other possibilities: The Dolphins take a safety and Jack could be in play here.
Watch Ragland's highlights
15. Tennessee Titans*
Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Another team we have to keep an eye on for trade discussions. But if they stay put, they get a solid cover corner, which they clearly need, given their current roster. Wide receiver is also in play here.
Watch Hargreaves' highlights | *Acquired in trade with Rams
16. Detroit Lions
Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
The Lions get a tackle who can play right away on the right side and will challenge to be a long-term fix on the left side. Matthew Stafford got absolutely battered last season, particularly early on, and I think they should prioritize the O-line over wide receiver early.
Watch Decker's highlights
17. Atlanta Falcons
Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
I've heard the guy I have coming off the board at No. 20 linked here, but I'll go with Lee, who gives them a linebacker who can move like a safety.
Watch Lee's highlights
18. Indianapolis Colts
Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
A potential immediate starter, Kelly is the best center in the draft and will be a great partner to Andrew Luck.
Watch Kelly's highlights
19. Buffalo Bills
Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
They need another talented weapon in the passing game, and this is a little early for the next pass-rusher I'd have coming off the board. I know the Bills need defense, but Coleman would also fill a clear need.
Watch Bills' highlights
20. New York Jets
Keanu Neal, S, Florida
I also considered Neal at a couple of spots earlier on. He is great kid who you want in the building, and he's one of the more physical players in the draft.
Watch Neal's highlights
21. Washington Redskins
A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama
The Redskins continue to get more physical with the addition of Robinson, who helps solidify the defensive front. They worked on the lines last year and go back to the well this year.
Watch Robinson's highlights
22. Houston Texans
Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia
I wouldn't be at all surprised if Joseph is off the board before this point. He'd be a great fit here, and I think he comes in ready to start.
Watch Joseph's highlights
23. Minnesota Vikings
Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
A potential dream scenario for the Vikings, who will be looking for the No. 2 option in that offense to go with Stefon Diggs. Treadwell lacks elite speed, but he's got pretty much everything else you want.
Watch Treadwell's highlights
24. Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
The Bengals took a hit in free agency and are now short another dynamic threat opposite A.J. Green. Doctson is a magician with the ball in the air, and he will be a favorite of Andy Dalton's.
Watch Doctson's highlights
25. Pittsburgh Steelers
William Jackson III, CB, Houston
I'm not totally convinced the Steelers will go with a cornerback here, even though I see that as a clear need position. They could target a pass-rusher, but Jackson is a great value at this spot.
Watch Jackson's highlights
26. Seattle Seahawks
T.J. Green, S, Clemson
He's listed at safety, but this is a guy who could come in and be a press corner, and he certainly fits the model for the players they like in the secondary. The former wide receiver has decent ball skills.
27. Green Bay Packers
Jarran Reed, DL, Alabama
If Reed went much earlier, perhaps as high as No. 16 or No. 19 overall, it wouldn't surprise me. At this point, he's just a tremendous value.
Watch Reed's highlights
28. Kansas City Chiefs
Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
Someone has to roll the dice on the kid, and I think this is the kind of program that can help Nkemdiche become a star. He has extraordinary natural ability, he just needs to stay focused.
Watch Nkemdiche's highlights
29. Arizona Cardinals
Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
Almost every team in this draft has "cornerback" listed among their top needs, and at this point Apple looks like a tremendous value. The Cardinals have dealt with injuries, and Apple is great insurance with the potential to be a star.
Watch Apple's highlights
30. Carolina Panthers
Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
The Panthers need another pass-rusher, and Dodd was a big-time producer at Clemson. He needs to grow because much of his dominating tape came against some average blockers, but when you play with a lead, you can use these guys. He jumps into the rotation.
Watch Dodd's highlights
31. Denver Broncos
Germain Ifedi, OT, Texas A&M
They might take a hard look at a quarterback here, but in the end I don't think John Elway and that room will be able to stomach the reach on value. Ifedi is a tackle they can kick inside. They need the help on the O-line.
