Some of these veteran-quarterback experiments already look to have failed. The Baker Mayfield experiment in Carolina and the Carson Wentz experiment in Washington. Heck, in Pittsburgh, it already did, with Mitch Trubisky getting benched for Kenny Pickett.
This mock is loaded with those teams addressing the quarterback position in the draft.
The draft order below is based upon reverse Super Bowl odds from SportsLine. There's no No. 20 pick in this mock, as the Dolphins forfeited it for integrity of the game violations. Let's get to it.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Back to Stroud landing in Houston. Davis Mills isn't a brutal quarterback. He's just not "it." Stroud very well could be.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Commanders can get out from the Wentz contract after this season with exactly $0 in dead cap. They need to go quarterback in Round 1, and Levis has first-round traits galore.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Geno Smith is balling right now, and while I don't know how much longer it'll continue, it's Seattle's defense that's in need of a talent infusion. Anderson is the best defensive prospect in the class.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Young is the improvisational, poised and accurate passer the Panthers have been trying to find for a while now.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
This would be a difficult spot for the Bears. They need a receiver, and right now, it doesn't feel like there's a wideout close to being worth the No. 5 overall pick. Carter is one hell of a consolation prize at defensive tackle.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The Falcons aren't that bad, people. They could just use more juice around the corner to pair with second-round pick Arnold Ebiketie.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
As the Kenny Pickett era begins, the Steelers need to make it their mission to protect him well. Fashanu has been a brick wall for the Nittany Lions this season with big-time tools.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
The Jets have to build the offensive line. They're fine at receiver, and the defense can be added to later in the draft. Skoronski is super-clean on film.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
The Lions linebacker room needs some renovation. Simpson is a freaky specimen who flies around the field and can even provide some pass-rush help.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
I can't fathom Bill Belichick going receiver in Round 1 again, but Washington has been a runaway train at tight end for Georgia.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
The Giants regime will likely gravitate toward a decently raw but incredibly gifted quarterback. Richardson's that dude.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 12
Carter is a long, explosive, always-hustling rusher who'll inject some youth to the outside of Philadelphia's defensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
The Raiders secondary needs a truly alpha outside cornerback. That's been Branch this season for the Crimson Tide.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Smith-Njigba's been hurt this season, yet by the time April rolls around, he could still find his way into the top half of Round 1. The Colts need playmakers.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 15
Johnson has been a smooth operator in 2022 for the Buckeyes, and the Texans have to continue to construct their offensive front.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
The Jaguars get Trevor Lawrence a savvy, decently athletic, ultra-reliable tight end in Mayer.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
The Cardinals have to get longer and more athletic in their secondary. Porter has length and is clearly a twitched-up specimen.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 19
Seattle has a long history of drafting legitimately elite athletes, and Bresee is one of those.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Campbell is a multi-year, high-level contributor who will be a three-down playmaker at the next level.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
The Bengals are not done building the offensive front to keep Joe Burrow upright more frequently. Jones is a masher in the trenches.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
How about more outside rushing ability for the Vikings defense? Anudike-Uzomah is a bendy rocket around the corner.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
I like a springy tight end, who can also block, being added to this Chargers offense.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 25
More high-level and athleticism at the cornerback spot for the Dolphins' aggressive defense
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 26
Verse has been a menace for the ascending Seminoles, and the Lions would love to add another edge rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Washington is the stocky YAC threat Matt LaFleur would love in Green Bay.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Uiagalelei is still a bit raw, but he's looked significantly more poised in 2022 than at any other point in his Clemson career. Given his size, arm and athleticism, he has All-Pro upside.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
The Syracuse blocker has repeatedly moved people with ease to begin the year for the Orange. He looks like the type of athlete who could land in Round 1 in April.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
The Eagles get younger at cornerback with Witherspoon, who's seemingly everywhere when he's on the field.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
The Bills add youth to the interior of their offensive line with Eguakun.
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