As we've all beared witness to multiple times on a national stage this season, the Colts have severe quarterback problems. In this mock draft, they address the game's most vital position inside the top five. They have to.
Plus, the Vikings add Bijan Robinson to their backfield to formulate a dynamic duo with Dalvin Cook.
In this mock, there's not a No. 22 pick, as that's the selection the Dolphins forfeited due to tampering violations.
One other thing, and this is an important: The draft order below is now the official order based on team records and tiebreakers.
For more extensive draft content, check out our latest prospect rankings and mock drafts, as well as our new weekly podcast, "With the First Pick," featuring former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman. (Check out the latest episode below.)
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
This may not be an absolute slam-dunk selection we know will happen at the early stages of the pre-draft process. But I do think Houston will eventually settle on Young with the top pick. Young's size will be the only knock on him during the pre-draft process. He has a strong arm, pinpoint accuracy and poise well beyond his years.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Anderson would be the ideal pick for the Bears at No. 2 overall. He's an elite edge-rusher prospect, and the Bears only have 13 sacks entering Week 17.
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Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 3
Carter is incredibly disruptive and athletic, and is exactly what the Seahawks need on the interior of their defensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
The Cardinals could use more firepower on the outside opposite DeAndre Hopkins. Johnston is big and fast and strong at the catch point.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Levis is a big-time specimen at the quarterback position, and his athletic traits align with the franchise QB prototype in today's NFL.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The Falcons have to improve the pass rush, and while Murphy isn't a finished product, you can't teach his size, length and movement skills.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 7
There are Jared Goff-type strengths to Stroud's game, making this a perfect mentor-mentee pairing in Detroit.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
The Panthers finally go the draft route at the quarterback spot with Richardson, who's raw but could be an All-Pro in three seasons.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 9
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 10
Wilson is the long-limbed, highly athletic edge rusher the Eagles traditionally love.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 11
Way early for Rice, right? Well not if he runs a blisteringly fast time at his size with his productivity.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Bresee is the exact type of ferocious, multi-faceted defensive lineman the Seahawks desperately need up front.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
The Titans have to get better up front, and Skoronski looks NFL ready at offensive tackle.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Regardless of who the quarterback is in New England next season, he will need more dynamic weapons. Mayer is a squeaky-clean tight end prospect.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Without a quarterback worth selecting available here, the Jets get a masher in Harrison to man one of their tackle spots.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
The Steelers need to upgrade the offensive line for Year 2 of the Kenny Pickett era.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
If Verse declares, he could go this high after a high-energy, majorly productive lone season at Florida State.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
The Lions defense flopped against the Panthers in Week 16. A springy, ball-hawking outside corner would significantly help this club in the future.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
The Jaguars pick Jones to be the heir apparent to Cam Robinson at left tackle.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
The Buccaneers have to plan ahead at many key offensive positions. Left tackle is one of them. Duncan isn't a perfect prospect yet presents a good amount of upside because of his mobility.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
The Commanders have two guards set to hit free agency, and Torrence is the big, mauling type they like at that position.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Giants have to fortify the interior of the offensive line, and Vorhees is an incredibly experienced blocker.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Simpson would be the ideal replacement to Kyle Van Noy as a Swiss Army knife in Brandon Staley's defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Witherspoon is a super-productive man-to-man cornerback who'll add more youth to the Ravens secondary.
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From
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 - Pick 26
The Broncos have to do everything in their power to aid Russell Wilson. Hyatt is a deep-ball specialist. He'd help.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Leighton Vander Esch and Anthony Barr are impending free agents, and Sanders went to Jerry Jones' alma mater. Easy decision for Dallas here.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
How about another talented cornerback in the Bengals' quality secondary?
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Ika would provide Chris Jones with loads more one-on-ones, a frightening development for opposing quarterbacks.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
How does a Robinson and Dalvin Cook duo sound in Minnesota? Damn good.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Downs is a smaller, bouncy wideout who'd be a dynamic addition to the Bills offense.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
The Eagles get a long, smooth outside cornerback to learn from Darius Slay and James Bradberry early in his career.
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