7. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye is looking very good so far. The Patriots think they have the right guy. Now, it’s about protecting that investment. Maye has taken a beating so far.

8. New Orleans Saints – Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

Milroe is an explosive player with his arm and legs. He is too tempting for the rebuilding saints not to give up.

9. Miami Dolphins – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

The Dolphins need help in the offensive secondary, interior and all over the defensive line. But Johnson is a cornerback with the toughness and intangibles that come with a Jim Harbaugh-Wolverine pedigree. Johnson is too attractive for Miami to pass up.

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

Nowadays, many scoff at taking a runner in the first round. Look at Detroit’s reaction when they drafted Jahmyr Gibbs. But look how it turned out. Jeanty is a mercurial talent with all the tools and could win the Heisman Trophy. Too good for Jerry Jones to pass up.

11. New York Jets – Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky

The Jets have a formidable defense. They continue to build on him with one of the most dominant presences in this class. Look for the Jets to look at an edge rusher or offensive tackle here as well.

12. Indianapolis Colts – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

The only player in the draft who is best defined at his position. Loveland is the epitome of the tight end — a big, athletic frame to match his route-running skills and pass-catching savvy. He’s not a can’t-miss prospect like last year’s tight end Brock Bowers, but he’s pretty close.

13. Chicago Bears – Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

For perhaps the first time in franchise history, the Bears may have better prospects offensively than defensively. Carter is a Big Ten phenom who could go Top 10 by draft day.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

The Buccaneers have a lot of good plays. What they lack (and have lacked) is a true impact bolt. Scourton has the frame and skill set that NFL scouts want. Tampa Bay is looking to land a Pro Bowl pass rusher.

15. Seattle Seahawks – Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

The Seahawks have an abysmal secondary. They take the best safety in the project to help solve this problem.

16. Los Angeles Rams – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

The Rams want to get everything they can out of Matthew Stafford. Cooper Kupp is getting old. They need an elite wide receiver talent to go along with Puka Nacua.

17. Denver Broncos – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

McMillan could be rated as one of the top five players in the draft by the time April rolls around. He is a game changer and the Broncos want to give Bo Nix more weapons.

18. Arizona Cardinals – Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

Kyler Murray already has WR1 in 2024 first round pick Marvin Harrison Jr. as well as one of the best young tight ends in the league in Trey McBride. It allows the Cardinals to shop around for some protection.

19. San Francisco 49ers – James Pierce, Edge, Tenn

Pierce was once considered a lock for the Top 10. It’s hard to believe he’ll fall far with all that otherworldly talent he possesses. The 49ers need someone opposite Nick Bosa. Pierce could be that piece — which is a terrifying prospect for the NFC.

20. Cincinnati Bengals – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Joe Burrow needs a new weapon. The Bengals don’t have to look far. They get a dynamic offensive player.

21. Los Angeles Chargers – Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Jim Harbaugh is building a dominant defense. They get a huge upgrade with a talented SEC pass rusher.

22. Atlanta Falcons – Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M

The Warriors have Matthew Judon, but they need someone opposite the former Patriot.

23. Green Bay Packers – Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State

Sawyer is tough and gear-y. It would be a good fit for a defense that is building to win a championship.

24. Philadelphia Eagles – TJ Sanders, DL, South Carolina

It makes an already terrifying defensive front even scarier. Punishes offensive lines around the NFC East. And opposing defenders.

25. Houston Texans – Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma

The Texans have a relatively young roster and it’s solid from top to bottom. It’s difficult to pinpoint a glaring weakness, but a three-down linebacker can be hard to come by. Stutsman could be a plug-and-play for DeMeco Ryans.

26. Minnesota Vikings – Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State

With the way the NFC North is looking, a stronger secondary will be a must for the Vikings.

27. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State

The Royals’ foot injury shouldn’t hinder his draft stock too much. He is a dynamic presence at receiver, and the Steelers’ offense has lacked big playmakers. The Royals have the right stuff. And the Steelers aren’t afraid to take calculated risks.

28. Baltimore Ravens – Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas

The Ravens should have one of the best defenses in the league – on paper. They have little to no weaknesses, but the struggles to get to the quarterback persist. They take the best edge rusher available.

29. Washington Commanders – Jonah Savaiinaea, OT, Arizona

The Chiefs have already completed the toughest leg of the run to a Super Bowl: securing a franchise quarterback. Beyond that, Jayden Daniels looks like a generational talent. Now, it’s about protecting that talent. Commanders get an offensive tackle.

30. Buffalo Bills – Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State

The offense is clicking. The defense could be better, though. Especially in the secondary. Perhaps the Bills need a blocking corner the most. Rush help is right up there on their shopping list.

31. Detroit Lions — Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State

The Lions have the best offensive line in football and it’s not even close. The interior is getting old, though. If Dan Campbell wants to maintain that dominant, opponent-destroying offense, keeping the interior strong is a good place to start.

32. Kansas City Chiefs – Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon

They keep rolling. Somehow. It doesn’t seem to matter what the Chiefs have or don’t have — they just keep finding ways to win. Organization, coaching, franchise quarterback — those three pillars are all they need. They continue to build on an already formidable defense.

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