Mock Draft 14.0 picks 17-32: The end is nigh
Recently, we have been sending a wide receiver to the Jags, but if Mitchell is still on the board at 17, they should jump at the chance to draft him.
Latu’s injury history is a concern, having been advised to “medically retire” in 2020 following a neck injury, per ESPN, but his profile is excellent. His sack numbers in college suggest he could hit the ground running and give the Bengals a real shot of competing in the AFC.
Murphy is no Aaron Donald, but he is a disruptive interior presence. The Rams are suddenly in desperate need of exactly that, so could pull the trigger if the former Longhorn is available.
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Barton, who is expected to play guard or center in the NFL per Dukewire, is a solid prospect. His frame suggests he’s ready to step onto an NFL field and physically dominate from the first snap, something the Steelers will be looking for as they try to protect Russell Wilson.
NFL Network, CBS Sports, and ESPN all have the Dolphins going offensive line here, and it makes sense why. Their line is either aging or set to leave after 2024, giving Mims a chance to either start right away or spend some time learning NFL football.
The Eagles’ secondary is either aging or unproven, there are lots of bodies without a clear plan on who’s playing where currently. DeJean could play inside, outside, or even safety, if required. He’s exactly the player the Eagles need, so they’ll probably draft a tackle.
The Giants don’t have anyone of note at wide receiver, so why not take a swing on the fastest player to ever run at the combine?
Eric Edholm for NFL Network suggests the Cowboys are, “the type of team that trusts its scouting department to find moldable talents,” they don’t come much more moldable than Guyton, who has the tools to be dominant with the right coaching.
Ryan Wilson for CBS Sports describes Wiggins as, “the best cover corner in this class,” which we aren’t completely sold on, but we do like him as a prospect. His 173 lbs frame is a concern, however.
JPJ is going to be a good player in the NFL, his size, athleticism, and movement suggest he will succeed at either guard or center, adding some talent to the Bucs' offensive front.
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The Cardinals own this pick due to last year’s trade with the Texans, and they use it to add some freakish athleticism to their defensive line. Robinson’s stats won’t blow you away with just four sacks last season per ESPN, but the potential is huge.
The board falls kindly for the Bills in this mock, with the 6’3”, 209 lbs Thomas falling into their laps at 28. His 4.33 40-yard dash is elite for his size, allowing him to open up the field for Josh Allen et al.
This would be fun, wouldn’t it? McConkey ran a blazing 4.39 40 at the NFL Combine, per ESPN, offering the Lions another deep threat who can add YAC when it's offered as well.
Mitchell would pair nicely with last year’s first-round selection Zay Flowers, giving Lamar Jackson multiple threats on the outside for the first time in the NFL.
Several second-tier offensive linemen could go here, but we like Suamataia more than the others. The Niners desperately need help along their offensive front so can’t afford to be too risk-averse.
The Broncos come out of the first round with a QB, and one we really like. Nix is aggressive in the pocket, willing to take shots downfield, but he's happy to tuck and run if needed. His legs may be less useful in the NFL, but the threat of them should keep defenses honest.
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