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NY Giants | 1 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | Colorado
The Giants get their franchise quarterback in Sanders, who provides a massive upgrade in the passing game for all Giants skill position players—including Malik Nabers. Sanders set multiple records at Colorado, including most passing yards in a season, highest completion percentage, and most passing touchdowns in a season (35).
He also brings extensive experience to the position, with 49 career starts during his time at CU and Jackson State. Sanders is the No. 1 pick in the NFL Mock Draft 1.0.
New England | 2 | Travis Hunter | CB/WR | Colorado
Hunter is a superstar, but what position will he play in the pros? Most likely both, with an emphasis on cornerback. This may not be ideal news for fantasy managers, but Hunter is the draft’s best player and will instantly make the Patriots a better football team. Even in limited snaps, he will be a preferred target for Drake Maye on a per-snap basis.
Jacksonville | 3 | Mason Graham | DT | Michigan
Tennessee | 4 | Cam Ward | QB | Miami
Ward has a cannon of an arm, athleticism, and a tremendous amount of college experience. He was one of the most exciting playmakers in college football this season, boasting an electric highlight reel and 40 TD passes in his only season at Coral Gables. No quarterback gained more potential draft capital this season than Ward. Will Levis is not the answer in Tennessee, and despite having multiple needs, it’s time for the Titans to push their chips in and select a quarterback in the first round for the first time since Marcus Mariota in 2015. Ward in the second QB off the board in the NFL Mock Draft 1.0.
Cleveland | 5 | Kelvin Banks | OT | Texas
Las Vegas | 6 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | Arizona
The Raiders’ Week 16 win over Jacksonville may have cost them a shot at Sanders or Ward, but McMillan is no consolation prize. The draft’s top wide receiver, McMillan was a mega-productive player during his time at Arizona. He has traits that resemble Drake London‘s—with even more athleticism and explosiveness. Standing 6-5, he boasts a massive catch radius and the ability to make big plays both downfield and in the red zone. The combination of McMillan and Brock Bowers would be a lethal pairing for years to come.
Carolina | 7 | Abdul Carter | Edge | Penn State
NY Jets | 8 | Mykel Williams | Edge | Georgia
Chicago | 9 | Will Campbell | OT | LSU
New Orleans | 10 | Jalon Walker | Edge | Georgia
San Francisco | 11 | Will Johnson | CB | Michigan
Miami | 12 | Malaki Starks | S | Georgia
Indianapolis | 13 | Nic Scourton | EDGE | Texas A&M
Cincinnati | 14 | James Pearce | EDGE | Tennessee
Dallas | 15 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State
Jeanty is a potential future 1.01 in fantasy drafts. A mega-producer at Boise State, he checks off every box you want to see in a running back, with a rare three-down skill set and the talent to make an immediate impact. His rushing production was outrageous this season, finishing with 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns. While Boise State didn’t rely heavily on Jeanty as a receiver (understandably, given his rushing stats), he is more than capable in the passing game.
Jeanty caught 39 passes in 2023—a solid number for a college back. Rico Dowdle has played well, but this is a franchise—and owner—that has continually embraced the running back position. Landing Jeanty in the middle of the first round would instantly improve their offense. Additionally, Dallas would enjoy the added bonus of having the league’s new leader in jersey sales. Jeanty is the first RB off the board in the NFL Mock Draft 1.0.
Arizona | 16 | Walter Nolen | DT | Ole Miss
Tampa Bay | 17 | Emeka Egbuka | WR | Ohio State
There were a lot of disappointed dynasty managers last season when Egbuka returned to Columbus. He projects to be a power slot at the next level with a great athletic profile, size (6-1, 205), and route-running ability. Egbuka’s 189 receptions are the third most in Buckeyes history, and he ranks sixth all-time in receiving yards. He is a ready-made NFL player with great hands and the potential to become a high target earner. Egbuka has drawn comparisons to players like Rashee Rice, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and even Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Seattle | 18 | Colston Loveland | TE | Michigan
The Seahawks draft the athletic and explosive Loveland as their franchise tight end and an immediate upgrade to the passing game. Loveland projects to be an instant impact player in fantasy football. He is 6-5, 245 pounds with great versatility and route-running ability. The lone bright spot in a down year for the Michigan offense, Loveland led the Wolverines in all receiving categories and set a single-season record for receptions by a tight end. Loveland is the first tight end off the board in the NFL Mock Draft 1.0.
Atlanta | 19 | Kenneth Grant | DT | Michigan
LA Chargers | 20 | Kaleb Johnson | RB | Iowa
Jim Harbaugh gets his bell cow in Johnson. In some years, Johnson would be the first running back selected. But with Jeanty in the fold, he takes his place as the second running back off the board but lands in a dream spot. Johnson gained more draft capital than any running back in this draft class. He combined home run-hitting big-play ability with the ability to earn hard yards on his way to a 1,537 rushing yards and 21-touchdown season. Johnson displayed the ability to become a three-down workhorse with 22 receptions. He would join Jeanty and McMillan inside the top three selections in single QB dynasty leagues with this landing spot.
Houston | 21 | Luther Burden III | WR | Missouri
Houston entered the 2024 season with an embarrassment of riches at wide receiver. But injuries to Stefon Diggs and a recent late-season torn ACL to Tank Dell—that will most likely cost him his entire 2025 season—amplified the need for Houston to readdress their WR2 position opposite Nico Collins this offseason. Diggs is set to enter free agency, and his time in Houston could be short-lived. Enter Luther Burden. This would be an ideal landing spot for Burden—and great for Houston.
A 5-11, 205-pound YAC monster, Burden has been compared favorably to Deebo Samuel. He scored 26 touchdowns during his time in Columbia. Burden needs slot usage to make an immediate impact, and he could step into that role full-time with the Texans.
Denver | 22 | Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State
Warren isn’t Bowers, but he will be drafted in a similar range and, much like Bowers, is poised to make a big impact in year one. Warren has some similarities to players like Rob Gronkowski, with throwback tight-end size (6-6, 265) and elite production. He set Big Ten single-season records in both receiving yardage and receptions (92 and counting, as Penn State is set to face Boise State in the CFP).
LA Rams | 23 | Josh Simmons | OT | Ohio State
Washington | 24 | Shavon Revel | CB | East Carolina
Pittsburgh | 25 | Isaiah Bond | WR | Texas
Bond probably won’t put up a Xavier Worthy-level 40-yard dash, but he is expected to run in the low 4.3 range—or lower. An Alabama transfer, Bond not only has speed to burn and the ability to make big plays downfield but also earned yardage with his YAC ability in the screen game. These traits can be used at the pro level. A vertical threat with game-breaking speed, Bond could help the Steelers right away as a complement to George Pickens.
Baltimore | 26 | Josh Conerly | OL | Oregon
Green Bay | 27 | Shemar Stewart | DL | Texas A&M
Philadelphia | 28 | Aireontae Ersery | OT | Minnesota
Buffalo | 29 | Landon Jackson | EDGE | Arkansas
Minnesota | 30 | Omarion Hampton | RB | UNC
This running back class is special. Hampton and Johnson are neck and neck for the RB2 in the class. Hampton checks off a ton of boxes for future fantasy success. He has great size (6-0, 220), boasts upper-level athleticism (a 4.47 40, a 10.7 100-meter dash while in high school).
He led the ACC with 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns and set a UNC record with 2,033 combined yards. Aaron Jones played very well, but he is 30 years old and set to enter free agency. Hampton could be an instant star and the Vikings’ long-term answer at running back. If he is not a first-round pick, it is hard to envision Hampton falling further than the early second.
Detroit | 31 | Mike Green | EDGE | Marshall
Kansas City | 32 | Grey Zabel | OT | North Dakota State
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