We love him as a slot corner who serves as an enforcer in run support and locks down short and intermediate routes, even though he balled out on the outside for the Huskies this season. Jackson and Jalen Mills have seen the majority of snaps at cornerback for the Patriots and Jackson is in the final year of his deal and he'll be rightfully looking to get paid in the offseason.
If the Pats want to add depth in the secondary, targeting a CB here would make sense. Sauce Gardner is a long, press corner, who would have a chance to play immediately in Foxborough. Yes, the Dolphins need to continue to bolster the offensive line but the wide receiver position will need some attention, too; only Jaylen Waddle, DeVante Parker and Allen Hurns are under contract after the '21 season. Olave is one of the best route runners in this class and would give Tua Tagovailoa another downfield threat assuming, of course, Tua remains in the long-term plans.
Thomas, who can play anywhere along the defensive line, set career bests in tackles for loss He's as good against the run as he is getting after the quarterback. At 6-foot-3, pounds, Burks has all the tools to eventually be WR1, as was evidenced just about every week in the fall.
Green after the season, if they so choose. But they still need to make protecting Joe Burrow a priority. Green can play either tackle or guard and he has the ability to be a Day 1 starter. Levi Wallace is in the final year of his deal and Dane Jackson has been serviceable as his playing time increased following Tre White's season-ending injury. That said, beefing up the secondary would be reasonable here.
Kendrick is a first-round pick all day long, and he proved that again this season with Georgia after transferring from Clemson. The biggest issue for NFL teams will be off-field issues; if Kendrick has matured since his time with the Tigers, he'll be worthy of a top 32 selection. By the time we get to the actual draft, we'll much more clarity on what the Lions' QB plans might look like, though it feels like Jared Goff's job in ' With its second first-rounder, we have Detroit adding London, who was one of the few bright spots in a disappointing USC season.
He won't run a 4. Brown, who has been a bright spot in the Lions' passing game. Lloyd is a twitchy, sideline-to-sideline player who fits the mold of off-ball linebackers we've seen coming into the league over the last decade.
You might note that the Cowboys just drafted Micah Parsons, who excelled as an off-ball linebacker at Penn State, but has emerged as one of the most explosive edge rushers in the NFL. Adding Lloyd can take a suddenly good defense and make it great.
Kirkland was the cornerstone of the Huskies' offensive line and has a chance to be a first-round talent. He may have to kick inside in Kansas City, where several players could be headed for free agency after the season. Hill is part of a Wolverines defense that could end up seeing three players go in Round 1 next spring. He's underrated nationally but watch him play and it becomes clear pretty quickly that he's in the running for one of the best defensive backs in this class.
He's listed as a safety but he can line up anywhere. Kinnard is a mauler who plays with an edge and he can wreak havoc as both a run- and pass-blocker. He may have to kick inside and in Tennessee, the O-line has been an issue all season. Last spring, some people were surprised Payton Turner made his way into Round 1. Don't be shocked if his Houston teammate, Hall, follows a similar path. He was unblockable at times this season and at 6-foot-6, pounds, he can line up just about anywhere.
Neal is the best offensive tackle with the highest upside in this class given his size and athleticism. The Jaguars have to build their offensive front. Hutchinson feels like a Dan Campbell type. He's big, physical, with good pass-rush moves. He'll be welcomed locally coming from Michigan. Davis Mills was plenty good enough as a rookie to keep the Texans from going quarterback here. They need another rusher on defense opposite Jonathan Greenard.
Given that he's super young and has ultra-smooth athleticism, Cross has major upside and the Jets need to shore up their blocking unit in front of Zach Wilson. Crazy, early right? Not really. Whoever the next coach is for the Giants will want his pick at quarterback, and he'd get the pick of litter in this scenario.
Pickett erupted in his final season at Pittsburgh and is from New Jersey. Sam Darnold is not the guy, Panthers. Willis has a rocket arm and insane athleticism but just needs time to fine-tune his decision-making skills.
Quarterback with the first pick, franchise right tackle with the second selection, and suddenly things are starting to look up for the Giants offensively. Give me A. Terrell and Derek Stingley in the same secondary. The Falcons go defense instead of receiver here. The Broncos have to address linebacker, regardless of who the next coach is.
Dean is a cerebral lightning bolt on the field. The Jets get a magnificent playmaker in Hamilton at No. Awesome news for Robert Saleh. This selection would make for a fun quarterback competition between Corral and Taylor Heinicke in training camp. They have similar skill sets. Wilson will provide Justin Jefferson a running mate on the perimeter in Minnesota.
Gardner is a nasty in-your-face cornerback who'll immediately man the outside cornerback role in Baltimore's blitz-happy, man-coverage scheme.
Going from Jason Kelce to Linderbaum would be the natural progression at center for the Eagles. Booth is lightning quick and has tremendous ball skills.
Nice combination for a cornerback. Ojabo is raw, but man, his wins are of the All-Pro variety already because of his bend and burst. Burks is a bully on the perimeter with high-end YAC abilities because he's not stiff and is a load to bring to the turf.
DP: Will the Eagles spend a first-round pick on a wide receiver for the third straight year? No one should rule it out given the need for a big, physical target opposite DeVonta Smith on the outside.
CG: Pittsburgh has ridden the Roethlisberger Train to what is almost certainly its final stop, without a clear answer at quarterback behind him. It appears pickings will be relatively slim in free agency for a veteran option. The club's last first-round quarterback -- Roethlisberger himself -- worked out swimmingly. But it's time for another. CG: Safety tops the club's needs list as we enter the postseason. The good news: Vonn Bell has had a strong year and is under contract through next season.
Jessie Bates , however, is a pending free agent. CG: The Patriots' defense could be gutted from linebacker to the secondary by free agency. Unless the club manages to retain some key names -- CB J. CG: Some serious offensive line talent could be available in free agency, and the Dolphins will have a pile of money to spend in March.
A big-splash signing or two in that area could free up a lot of draft flexibility for Miami. CG: The Raiders' offensive line has been a mess this season. Rookie Alex Leatherwood struggled at both tackle and guard, but the problems went beyond the first-round pick.
CG: The Bills' draft needs project up front on both lines, but the wide receiver position can't be neglected, especially if Emmanuel Sanders moves on. Dawson Knox 's emergence at tight end helps, but not to the exclusion of an upgrade to pair with Stefon Diggs.
DP: Arizona could end up navigating free-agent departures at each of the positions above, but potential losses at running back, tight end and wide receiver also should not be overlooked. CG: Pass rusher Harold Landry and center Ben Jones will almost certainly be the Titans' two highest retention priorities among their free agents. If those two walk, the club's draft needs will endure a shakeup. The biggest hole to fill might be at safety, though.
The contracts are expiring for the three players who played the most snaps at the position for Dallas this season. CG: Bringing Orlando Brown back at left tackle has to be a huge free-agency priority for the Chiefs, and if they can't, protecting Patrick Mahomes will be a much bigger draft consideration.
DP: There are far too many potential free-agent losses to know exactly how the Bucs' draft needs will line up come April, but there will be a major void in Tom Brady 's protection if C Ryan Jensen and RG Alex Cappa -- who have started in every regular-season game Brady has played as a Buc -- are not re-signed.
DP: The needs in Green Bay will largely be dictated by the players the Packers end up cutting to create salary-cap space and the pending free agents from their own roster that they're able to retain. This is not a squad with glaring holes to fill right now. DP: The Bears won't have a lot of draft capital to work with, but they have to make a plan to set Justin Fields up for success in Year 2. That starts with finding a left tackle. Potential holes on the offensive line and a need for receiving targets for QB Carson Wentz could well be Indianapolis' focus when the draft arrives.
DP: The Rams have one of the better offensive lines in the league. It's going to take some shrewd drafting to keep it that way, though. All five starters up front are due to hit free agency either this offseason or next. DP: Cornerback is by far the biggest need for the 49ers, but they could certainly use another wide receiver to join Deebo Samuel , Brandon Aiyuk and Sunday standout Jauan Jennings.
DP: The secondary is among the positions that could be headed for an overhaul with Seattle's top two corners and top coverage safety ticketed for free agency. Follow Dan Parr on Twitter. Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter. Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams, who suffered a knee injury this week in the national title game, announced his intentions for the NFL Draft on Thursday.
The top of the NFL Draft order is set, with the Jaguars securing the first overall pick on a wild final day of the regular season.
Chase Goodbread highlights some of the top talents to watch at the annual college all-star game. Jameson Williams WR. Williams suffered an injury in the national championship game, and it would be naive to think that will have zero impact on his draft stock. As Ryan Wilson pointed out, Jeffery Simmons was regarded as a topcaliber player, suffered an injury and fell into the 20s.
I could see a similar path being true for Williams. Andrew Booth Jr. The Eagles waited, but they did not wait long to bring in a cornerback. Booth is a great scheme fit in Philadelphia. Trevor Penning OL. It was difficult watching Najee Harris run this season. It was like watching someone run into a brick wall over and over again. He found little daylight, and I attribute that to the offensive line struggles. Pittsburgh should be looking to upgrade the quarterback position and offensive line this offseason.
Ahmad Gardner CB. Bill Belichick values a lockdown man coverage corner as well as depth in the secondary. Check and check. Gardner is a physical player who will bring a competitive spirit to the defense and frustrate wide receivers. From San Francisco 49ers.
Nakobe Dean LB. Few expected to see Brian Flores on the chopping block, but that is exactly what happened Monday. It is difficult to say which direction Miami will go. It is not crazy to think that Chris Grier, who is a Tua Tagovailoa supporter, might pull a Dave Gettleman and just throw all of the teams resource's on offense to make his handpicked quarterback look better.
Drake London WR. It would be beneficial to add another player capable of making plays for this team. You'd like more speed to take the top off the defense, but London is the best option available. Trent McDuffie DB.
Arizona addresses the cornerback position with the selection of McDuffie. A team built for short-term success, it will be interesting to see how the Cardinals approach this offseason. Kaiir Elam CB. The NFL team who showed up to the party earlier than expected. Cincinnati has traditionally invested in the cornerback position early and that continues with Elam.
The defense has squeezed all it can out of what is on the roster. Kenyon Green OL. The Buffalo interior offensive line has been a bit of an adventure. The selection of Green gives them a dominant interior player with the flexibility to play on the edge in a pinch. From Los Angeles Rams. Travon Walker DL. Detroit follows up their selection of Kayvon Thibodeaux with Walker.
When you are a team that struggled, you try to develop strengths rather than having a good player here and there. A strong defensive line is going to make it easier on the secondary, whereas adding a player in the secondary might just lead the opposition to attack a different part of the unit.
Jahan Dotson WR. Michael Gallup is unlikely to return unless the team favors him over Amari Cooper. When considering the structure of Dallas offense and the multiple formations it wants to be able to run, it helps having a speedy outlet like Dotson in the fold. David Ojabo LB. Chris Jones playing on the edge was a nightmare. By adding Melvin Ingram to the team, they were able to move him back to a more natural role as an interior defender. The selection of Ojabo gives Kansas City a developing player with elite edge rushing traits who will simultaneously allow Jones to remain inside.
Treylon Burks WR. Tampa Bay has already parted ways with Antonio Brown, and last season's salary cap gymnastics will not be enough to keep Chris Godwin on the roster. He is likely to command a lucrative long-term extension despite the injury.
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