Call me stubborn.
You probably already do. But I am sticking with the Arizona Cardinals taking Ohio State pass rusher Nick Bosa with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft in my final mock draft.
That's right, I am not on the Kyler Murray hype train. I just don't see how Cardinals general manager Steve Keim can take Murray a year after trading up to take Josh Rosen. Yes, Rosen wasn't good last year, but who would have been with the slop around him? What would Murray have done in the same situation?
So the Cardinals need to give Rosen a chance to succeed. Murray is a risky pick, no matter what the Twitter cult thinks. He's 5-foot-10, barely, and he played just one year of college football. That matters.
So I think the Cardinals pass on Murray and take Bosa. It's the smart move.
Maybe it's just my stubborn ways, but I am sticking with it. If it doesn't happen, my mock is blown to pieces and you will light me up like your Christmas tree.
Oh, well.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
They would pass on a quarterback, stick with Josh Rosen, and then take the best edge player in the class. He would team with Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs to give them a nice trio at edge rusher.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
They land the best down player in the draft. Their defensive front has a chance to be nasty, and this is a kid who has a chance to be truly special.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
I heard there was a push by some coaches to take Ed Oliver, but in the end smarter heads prevailed and they opt to go with a major need player. Allen will be a force in Gregg Williams' defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
They need to get a playmaker in the middle of their defense, and White is that guy and more. This is high for an off-ball linebacker, but it makes sense.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
They pass on a quarterback here and land a top offensive tackle. Williams played on the left side, but he can play right tackle or guard.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
They pass on a tight end and receiver and land a tackle I heard their line coaches love. They would have considered Williams and Oliver here as well.
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Mock Trade from
Detroit Lions
Round 1 - Pick 8
The Dolphins make a move to go up and get Murray. They don't have to wait until next year to land their long-term quarterback.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
They've done a nice job of adding quality pieces around Josh Allen this offseason. So why not add one more? Hockenson will also help the run game.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
They pass on a quarterback here to take an explosive linebacker. Bush can fly and the Broncos need more speed on defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
They would consider offensive line help, but the value to land Haskins is too good. The Bengals land a guy who can take over for Andy Dalton.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 13
They added Trey Flowers in free agency, but the Lions need more than that to amp up a pass rush that has been a problem.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
They take this Clemson player to join former Clemson player Grady Jarrett inside on their defense. That will be a heck of a 1-2 tandem.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
There is pre-draft talk that they might make a move to go get Jones. In this mock, they don't have to do so. Jones is a player NFL scouts love a lot more than the draft analysts do.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
The pass rush has been an issue for a while and Julius Peppers has retired. So the Panthers go with Ferrell, who will give them a force on the outside.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 17
The Giants passed on a quarterback early, but go with one in this spot. Lock is a big-armed passer who can cut the ball through any type of weather.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
The Titans have some good players on defense, but they need a power player inside to go with Jurrell Casey. Lawrence is a massive man who can star in the run game, but also push the pocket.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
Their corners are suspect. And word around the league is they like Ya-Sin, who is higher on scouts' lists than he is on most mocks.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
The Seahawks have to take a pass rusher after trading Frank Clark, so this would make sense. Sweat has top talent, but there are health concerns that could drop him here.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
They had issues inside at center last year, and Bradbury is the best of the center group. He isn't big, but he is smart and athletic.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
He is a smooth pass protector who will upgrade a bad offensive line in Houston. Deshaun Watson needs help.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 24
In this draft, they land a down player with their first pick and come back to take a smooth cover corner with their next. Murphy fits in their scheme.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
The Eagles have two corners who will be free agents next year. So why not take a young, smooth cover player? He does need to improve his tackling.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
The Colts signed Devin Funchess to a one-year deal. That would give Metcalf time to develop. He needs to improve his route running.
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From
Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 - Pick 27
The Raiders have a major hole in their backfield, so it's time to fill it. I don't like taking backs in the first round, but this late after two picks on defense, it's OK. Jacobs has star ability.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
The Chargers need to get better up front and Little is a player some thought would be a top-10 pick a year ago. The ability is there.
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From
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 1 - Pick 29
The Seahawks follow up their pick of Sweat earlier in the round by taking another pass rusher. You can never have enough of them.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 1 - Pick 30
A rangy safety with corner experience is just what the Packers need. He would be a nice fit next to Adrian Amos.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Their starting corners are scheduled to be free agents next year. The Rams have to add a corner early and maybe another later in this draft.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
The Patriots will likely trade out of this spot – adding even more picks or going up to target a player – but if they stay here why not take a top-10 talent? If Simmons doesn't tear his ACL in January, he's a high first-round pick.
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