Monday Morning Mock Draft: Jaguars make bold move

Drake Maye is on his way to becoming a star. The Patriots have to protect him like one.

6. New York Jets – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

The Jets continue to look to build an identity through their defense by adding a powerful dual-threat interior defender.

7. Cleveland Browns – Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

The Browns play in a division with good quarterbacks. By grabbing Carter, they combine an explosive pass rusher with all the attributes to achieve big things at the next level in Myles Garrett.

8. Carolina Panthers – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

The Panthers are going with Bryce Young. That’s why they’re taking the biggest weapon and best wide receiver in the draft to give their resurgent quarterback a true WR1.

9. Dallas Cowboys – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

A Jerry Jones move if ever there was one. A 2,000-yard rusher in college who has all the skills to become a top running back at the NFL level, barring injury.

10. New Orleans Saints – Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky

Walker has the tools necessary to become a day one impact player. The Saints defensive line needs that boost.

11. Miami Dolphins – Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Dolphins need a lot of help almost everywhere. With Campbell, they need a strong blocker to bolster the offensive line, protect Tua Tagovailoa and allow Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane to run free.

12. Cincinnati Bengals – Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Putting pressure on the passer is huge, and finding someone to team up with (or replace) Trey Hendrickson will be high on the Bengals’ shopping list.

13. Indianapolis Colts – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

The second wide receiver off the field is a dynamic receiver that makes Anthony Richardson a major talent with a high floor.

14. Chicago Bears – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Caleb Williams gets badly beaten. Their No. 1 overall quarterback can’t handle such a burden.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Johnson is too good to be passed by a defense that needs help.

16. Seattle Seahawks – James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

The Seahawks have holes everywhere on defense. However, it’s all about making quarterbacks uncomfortable, and so Seattle makes a splash with perhaps the most skilled edge rusher in the draft.

17. San Francisco 49ers – Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

With the two Nic(k)s, the 49ers defense remains impressive overall and fearsome from a pass rushing perspective.

18. Denver Broncos – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

His silence against Michigan was due in part to rules of the game. That doesn’t change the fact that A) he’s a dangerous playmaker and B) the Broncos need a dangerous playmaker for Bo Nix.

19. Los Angeles Rams – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Tyler Higbee isn’t getting any younger and his health is an issue. The Rams want a dynamic pass-catching threat who can add even more oomph to the offense. They take the pound-for-pound best tight end in the draft.

20. Atlanta Falcons – Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State

An edge rusher remains the Falcons’ top priority. Sawyer is a versatile edge rusher who terrorizes quarterbacks (and flags).

21. Arizona Cardinals – Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

Just because Kyler Murray can run for his life doesn’t mean he should must. The Cardinals give him the protection he needs.

22. Washington Commanders – Mansoor Delane, CB, Virginia Tech

Marshon Lattimore seemed like one of the best moves at the deadline. Now that future looks much more uncertain. Commanders must think long-term. Delane has a high chance.

23. Houston Texans – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The Texans have a solid roster from top to bottom. Still, they could use some help at the third level. They get that help by getting the best safety in the draft.

24. Los Angeles Chargers – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan

If his teammate is the best defensive lineman in the draft, Grant is the No. 2 pick. He’s a huge gap filler and can manipulate the pocket. Jim Harbaugh, who has done a masterful job of crafting the Chargers’ identity with limited resources, can’t resist bringing in his former star.

25. Green Bay Packers – Jalon Walker, LB*, Georgia

The Minnesota Vikings have Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy and Daniel Jones waiting in the starting blocks. The Detroit Lions have Jared Goff. The Chicago Bears have their man in Caleb Williams. By strengthening their pass rush (Walker plays the role of an edge rusher), the Packers are making it easier for themselves.

26. Pittsburgh Steelers – Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

The Steelers passing game is sorely lacking a weapon outside of George Pickens. How painful.

27. Minnesota Vikings – Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M

Minnesota has a shopping list with many needs, but cornerback is No. 1. They take the best there is.

28. Philadelphia Eagles – JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State

Tuimoloau could definitely improve even further. His ceiling is that of an elite NFL pass rusher. That’s good enough for Philadelphia.

29. Baltimore Ravens – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

The Ravens need help inside. They’re taking a game changer to make life easier for Lamar Jackson.

30. Buffalo Bills – Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State

The Bills defense could use a strengthening on the defensive line. Williams can have a big impact against the run.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Travis Kelce isn’t getting any younger. The Chiefs get his successor. And another weapon for Patrick Mahomes.

32. Detroit Lions – Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

The Lions’ explosive offense is thanks to the best front line in the league. You want to extend the life of this wall with a powerful SEC blocker.

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