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At this point, we’ve seen it all with mock drafts.
Signs are pointing to the New England Patriotstaking Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick. Maybe they get lucky and either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter fall to them.
With days to go until the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off, there’s not a lot of mystery left. We’ve seen all the normal mocks. Now it’s time to dream.
What if the Patriots pulled off the perfect trade to set up Drake Maye and the offensive line for the next few years? What if they can do it with some help from Tom Brady’s new team? Let’s talk about a wild scenario:
1) Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami
This has been the pick for months. Let’s move on.
2) Browns – Travis Hunter CB/WR, Colorado
There was buzz early on about maybe Shedeur Sanders coming off the board here. But I think the Browns try to land a future star in Hunter.
3) Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
This was another potential landing spot for Sanders. But I think teams are starting to sour on him as a prospect. Here, I have them playing it safe.
TRADE: 4) Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Here’s where we get creative. I’ve got the Patriots moving down two spots as part of a bigger move.
Here’s my proposal: The Patriots send Pick No. 4, Pick No. 69 and Pick No. 106 to Las Vegas in exchange for the No. 6 pick and tackle Kolton Miller.
Unlikely? Maybe. But I’m projecting it as a move between two teams that both want something badly.
The Raiders appear to have eyes on Jeanty. The Heisman finalist isn’t coming off the board in the top three. But by No. 4 and No. 5 there’s a chance a team could jump Vegas and snatch him up.
Meanwhile, Miller may be in the early stages of a contract dispute with the Raiders. The Patriots should be picking up the phone to see if he’s available.
The 29-year-old Miller is a steady left tackle who’s entering a contract year. If Vegas isn’t going to lock him up long-term, why not ship him off a year early?
In this deal, the Raiders get the draft capital they’d get from trading Miller anyway – plus a guarantee that they’ll land Jeanty.
Meanwhile, the Patriots finally get a starting left tackle.
5) Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
Jacksonville has a ton of needs. I’ve got them going with the best player available.
TRADE: 6) Patriots – Will Campbell, OL, LSU
Wait, we went through all that nonsense just to pick Campebell anyway?
That’s right. With this plan, New England can actually go about rebuilding its broken offensive line instead of just slapping some duct tape on it.
The Patriots are more than a left tackle away from fixing this unit. So in this scenario, I’ve got them grabbing Miller to play left tackle and then Campbell to play left guard as a rookie.
This way, New England gets a reliable veteran at left tackle and a mauler who should be an effective guard from Day 1.
That’s the plan for 2025. After that, Campbell could move over and replace Morgan Moses at right tackle. Or he could be an All-Pro at guard.
The real goal for the Patriots is to be a legit contender two years from now, when Drake Maye will be in the last year of his rookie deal. This crazy plan of adding both Miller and Campbell is the best way to build the O-line for that.
7) Jets – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Membou is in the discussion at the top tackle in this class. If Campbell is off the board, I think Membou fits.
8) Panthers – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Whoever the top pass rusher on the board is, that’s who Carolian is taking.
9) Saints – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Sanders’ fall continues. I think New Orleans makes the sensible move and takes a stud cornerback in Johnson.
10) Bears – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Once Campbell and Membou are off the board, I think teams will start getting antsy for O-line help. Simmons has star potential, but he’s coming off a major knee injury. If he pans out, he’d be worth the risk.
11) 49ers – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
San Francisco could really benefit from rebuilding their defense. Stewart is a little underrated in this draft. I think he’ll be awesome off the edge.
12) Cowboys – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Dallas has the top outside receiver in this class fall into their laps. He’s not the most explosive receiver. But playing opposite CeeDee Lamb with a reliable quarterback in Dak Prescott could set the stage for a great career.
13) Dolphins – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Here is where we start to see some perceived reaches. Some draft pundits are high on Barron. Others see him going in the 20s. I’ve got the Dolphins taking a fast cover man.
14) Colts – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
I’ve had this pick locked in for a while. If he’s on the board, I think Indy takes him.
15) Falcons – Mykel Williams, LB, Georgia
Just like Carolina, I’ve got Atlanta taking the best pass rusher available.
16) Cardinals – Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
There’s a debate about whether Banks fits best at guard or tackle. Arizona needs an upgrade at both positions.
17) Bengals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
With Trey Hendrickson’s contract uncertainty, it’s probably a good idea to snag a pass rusher with high upside.
18) Seahawks – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
An offensive lineman would be sensible here. But it’s hard to pass up a playmaker with upside like Golden.
19) Buccaneers – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
This is a popular pick for good reason. Campbell is the top off-ball linebacker in this class and Tampa has a major need there.
20) Broncos – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Loveland is a tremendous value here. Denver benefits from a stud at a non-premier position falling.
21) Steelers - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Another quarterback comes off the board – but it’s not Sanders. I think the Colorado QB falling will be one of the biggest talking points after Draft Day.
22) Chargers - Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
Jim Harbaugh upgrades his offensive line with a solid pick.
23) Packers - Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
The draft will be in Green Bay this year, so expect fans to clamor for something exciting. This pick is a solid value, but probably won’t get fans hyped.
24) Vikings - Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
If Minnesota is going all-in on J.J. McCarthy, the team had better try and protect him.
25) Texans - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
After letting Stefon Diggs leave, Houston reunites C.J. Stroud with one of his former teammates.
TRADE: 26) Browns – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Sander’s free fall in Round 1 finally ends. With the Rams in a good position to trade down, the Browns can swoop in and double-dip in Round 1, reuniting Sanders with Hunter.
27) Ravens - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
One of my favorite recurring themes of the NFL Draft is Baltimore sitting back and letting a top talent fall into their laps and getting a great value. They pulled a similar move when they landed Kyle Hamilton.
28) Lions – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
He’s a bit light for an edge rusher, but I bet Dan Campbell can make good use of Ezeiruaku.
29) Commanders – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
This could be a spot for a team to trade up for a late Round 1 tackle, but I think Washington would be plenty happy with a new feature back to take pressure off Jayden Daniels.
30) Bills – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
This feels like the perfect match of a tough, physical player with a fanbase that will appreciate that style of play.
31) Chiefs - Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon
Connerly still needs to develop, but he has sky-high potential in the NFL.
32) Eagles – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Apparently drafting is easy. Just take really good defensive players from Georgia. That’s what Philly keeps doing.
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Signs are pointing to the New England Patriotstaking Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick. Maybe they get lucky and either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter fall to them.
With days to go until the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off, there’s not a lot of mystery left. We’ve seen all the normal mocks. Now it’s time to dream.
What if the Patriots pulled off the perfect trade to set up Drake Maye and the offensive line for the next few years? What if they can do it with some help from Tom Brady’s new team? Let’s talk about a wild scenario:
1) Titans – Cam Ward, QB, Miami
This has been the pick for months. Let’s move on.
2) Browns – Travis Hunter CB/WR, Colorado
There was buzz early on about maybe Shedeur Sanders coming off the board here. But I think the Browns try to land a future star in Hunter.
3) Giants – Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
This was another potential landing spot for Sanders. But I think teams are starting to sour on him as a prospect. Here, I have them playing it safe.
TRADE: 4) Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Here’s where we get creative. I’ve got the Patriots moving down two spots as part of a bigger move.
Here’s my proposal: The Patriots send Pick No. 4, Pick No. 69 and Pick No. 106 to Las Vegas in exchange for the No. 6 pick and tackle Kolton Miller.
Unlikely? Maybe. But I’m projecting it as a move between two teams that both want something badly.
The Raiders appear to have eyes on Jeanty. The Heisman finalist isn’t coming off the board in the top three. But by No. 4 and No. 5 there’s a chance a team could jump Vegas and snatch him up.
Meanwhile, Miller may be in the early stages of a contract dispute with the Raiders. The Patriots should be picking up the phone to see if he’s available.
The 29-year-old Miller is a steady left tackle who’s entering a contract year. If Vegas isn’t going to lock him up long-term, why not ship him off a year early?
In this deal, the Raiders get the draft capital they’d get from trading Miller anyway – plus a guarantee that they’ll land Jeanty.
Meanwhile, the Patriots finally get a starting left tackle.
5) Jaguars – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
Jacksonville has a ton of needs. I’ve got them going with the best player available.
TRADE: 6) Patriots – Will Campbell, OL, LSU
Wait, we went through all that nonsense just to pick Campebell anyway?
That’s right. With this plan, New England can actually go about rebuilding its broken offensive line instead of just slapping some duct tape on it.
The Patriots are more than a left tackle away from fixing this unit. So in this scenario, I’ve got them grabbing Miller to play left tackle and then Campbell to play left guard as a rookie.
This way, New England gets a reliable veteran at left tackle and a mauler who should be an effective guard from Day 1.
That’s the plan for 2025. After that, Campbell could move over and replace Morgan Moses at right tackle. Or he could be an All-Pro at guard.
The real goal for the Patriots is to be a legit contender two years from now, when Drake Maye will be in the last year of his rookie deal. This crazy plan of adding both Miller and Campbell is the best way to build the O-line for that.
7) Jets – Armand Membou, OT, Missouri
Membou is in the discussion at the top tackle in this class. If Campbell is off the board, I think Membou fits.
8) Panthers – Jalon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
Whoever the top pass rusher on the board is, that’s who Carolian is taking.
9) Saints – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Sanders’ fall continues. I think New Orleans makes the sensible move and takes a stud cornerback in Johnson.
10) Bears – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State
Once Campbell and Membou are off the board, I think teams will start getting antsy for O-line help. Simmons has star potential, but he’s coming off a major knee injury. If he pans out, he’d be worth the risk.
11) 49ers – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
San Francisco could really benefit from rebuilding their defense. Stewart is a little underrated in this draft. I think he’ll be awesome off the edge.
12) Cowboys – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
Dallas has the top outside receiver in this class fall into their laps. He’s not the most explosive receiver. But playing opposite CeeDee Lamb with a reliable quarterback in Dak Prescott could set the stage for a great career.
13) Dolphins – Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
Here is where we start to see some perceived reaches. Some draft pundits are high on Barron. Others see him going in the 20s. I’ve got the Dolphins taking a fast cover man.
14) Colts – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
I’ve had this pick locked in for a while. If he’s on the board, I think Indy takes him.
15) Falcons – Mykel Williams, LB, Georgia
Just like Carolina, I’ve got Atlanta taking the best pass rusher available.
16) Cardinals – Kelvin Banks, OL, Texas
There’s a debate about whether Banks fits best at guard or tackle. Arizona needs an upgrade at both positions.
17) Bengals – Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
With Trey Hendrickson’s contract uncertainty, it’s probably a good idea to snag a pass rusher with high upside.
18) Seahawks – Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
An offensive lineman would be sensible here. But it’s hard to pass up a playmaker with upside like Golden.
19) Buccaneers – Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
This is a popular pick for good reason. Campbell is the top off-ball linebacker in this class and Tampa has a major need there.
20) Broncos – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
Loveland is a tremendous value here. Denver benefits from a stud at a non-premier position falling.
21) Steelers - Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Another quarterback comes off the board – but it’s not Sanders. I think the Colorado QB falling will be one of the biggest talking points after Draft Day.
22) Chargers - Tyler Booker, OL, Alabama
Jim Harbaugh upgrades his offensive line with a solid pick.
23) Packers - Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon
The draft will be in Green Bay this year, so expect fans to clamor for something exciting. This pick is a solid value, but probably won’t get fans hyped.
24) Vikings - Grey Zabel, OL, North Dakota State
If Minnesota is going all-in on J.J. McCarthy, the team had better try and protect him.
25) Texans - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
After letting Stefon Diggs leave, Houston reunites C.J. Stroud with one of his former teammates.
TRADE: 26) Browns – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Sander’s free fall in Round 1 finally ends. With the Rams in a good position to trade down, the Browns can swoop in and double-dip in Round 1, reuniting Sanders with Hunter.
27) Ravens - Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
One of my favorite recurring themes of the NFL Draft is Baltimore sitting back and letting a top talent fall into their laps and getting a great value. They pulled a similar move when they landed Kyle Hamilton.
28) Lions – Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
He’s a bit light for an edge rusher, but I bet Dan Campbell can make good use of Ezeiruaku.
29) Commanders – Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina
This could be a spot for a team to trade up for a late Round 1 tackle, but I think Washington would be plenty happy with a new feature back to take pressure off Jayden Daniels.
30) Bills – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
This feels like the perfect match of a tough, physical player with a fanbase that will appreciate that style of play.
31) Chiefs - Josh Conerly, OT, Oregon
Connerly still needs to develop, but he has sky-high potential in the NFL.
32) Eagles – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Apparently drafting is easy. Just take really good defensive players from Georgia. That’s what Philly keeps doing.
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