Joey Supik's Definitive NFL Mock Draft

1. Tennessee Titans - Cam Ward, University of Miami (QB)

This is surprisingly the easiest pick for me to make. Ward has been the consensus first pick for months now, although I’d like to believe the experienced General Manager Mike Borgonzi will choose better than this. Mediocre running backs, a poor wide receiver room, and Brian Callahan’s coaching leave little inspiration for next season. Kevin Zeitler is a big upgrade for right guard, but there is still not enough support for many quarterbacks to flourish in Tennessee.

2. Cleveland Browns - Travis Hunter,  University of Colorado (CB/WR)

It’s time for Joe Flacco to shine once more. Cleveland may have gone with a quarterback if they had not signed him, and thankfully we will avoid that disaster situation for the moment. I could see the team drafting Abdul Carter as well, but Hunter could fill in at least two of their desired positions.

3. New York Giants - Shadeur Sanders, University of Colorado (QB)

Yes, the Giants signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. The team is still going to invest in a quarterback with their pick. Whether this move works out will be seen, but the Sanders-Nabers linkup will be too hard to pass up in the Giants’ eyes.

4. New England Patriots - Abdul Carter, Pennsylvania State University (EDGE)

The Patriots have a lot going right for them but even more going wrong. They will draft whoever is the best player available with their pick, which in this case is Carter. The Penn State athlete will begin significantly contributing to the Patriots’ defense on day one.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Graham, University of Michigan (DT)

In a similar situation to the Patriots, perhaps even worse, the Jaguars are in some hot water. I believe they will draft Graham, an incredible defensive prospect who may underperform his rookie year due to the team’s capabilities. This perceived underperformance may lead to a mass panic in the organization and the team may face the possibility of a rebuild.

6. Chicago Bears (TRADE) - Ashton Jeanty, Boise State University (RB)

The Las Vegas Raiders and the Chicago Bears will initiate a trade. The D'Andre Swift experiment is over, and the Bears will swap their picks with the Raiders to prove they mean business. Jeanty’s freakish athleticism will take some of the load off Caleb Williams and make Ben Johnson’s team far better in the heavily-contested NFC North.

7. New York Jets - Will Campbell, Louisiana State University (OT)

The Jets’ offensive line needs work, and the GM will finally wise up to this fact. Campbell is the best option for the Jets and should be versatile enough to fill whatever gaps head coach Aaron Glenn sees.

8. Carolina Panthers - Will Johnson, University of Michigan (CB)

The Panthers’ secondary is atrocious. Johnson makes them slightly less atrocious. I believe that moves in next year’s draft plus some offseason moves could make next season a true success for Carolina.

9. New Orleans Saints - Jahdae Barron, University of Texas at Austin (CB)

I’m going to assume the GM has at least half of a brain. Any available quarterback at the ninth pick would be a reach, and the Saints are in cap-space prison at the moment. Nothing good would come from drafting a quarterback this year when nothing else in the team seems very stable. Don’t be surprised if they get rid of the pick in a trade.

10. Las Vegas Raiders (TRADE) - Tetairoa McMillan, University of Arizona (WR)

The Raiders are trying to bounce back quickly with the Geno Smith signing or possibly trying to wait on drafting a quarterback until Smith’s contract extension is up. Either way, the team needs extra offensive talent, and they passed on Jeanty, meaning they would want to go with a talented wide receiver like McMillan.

11. San Francisco 49ers - Jalon Walker, University of Georgia (LB)

The 49ers will crash in the future, but Walker will be a good move for them. They should probably invest in a Trent Williams replacement for his inevitable retirement at some point, but they won’t this year.

12. Dallas Cowboys - Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M University (EDGE)

DeMarcus Lawrence’s departure from the Cowboys leaves a major gap in the edge rushing game. Stewart may address these concerns or fail in a spectacular fashion.

13. Miami Dolphins - Armand Membou, University of Missouri (OT)

The Dolphins’ offensive line will try to protect Tua this season. The addition of Membou should help the habitually injured quarterback.

14. Indianapolis Colts - Tyler Warren, Pennsylvania State University (TE)

The Colts have been lacking a tight end presence for quite some time, and it should be the final piece in their offensive scheme. The team could use this pick to address defensive problems as well, but I strongly see them going for Warren.

15. Atlanta Falcons - Mike Green, Marshall University (EDGE)

The Falcons need to address many defensive issues, and they will start by adding edge rusher Green.

16. Arizona Cardinals - Derrick Harmon, University of Oregon (DT)

Harmon is a great defensive tackle who could really step the Cardinals’ game up this season. With the other positions relatively well filled, the team could even push for playoffs this year.

17. Cincinnati Bengals - Mykel Williams, University of Georgia (EDGE)

Another edge rusher for another poor defensive team. Trey Hendrickson cannot be the only defensive player on the field, and the team must commit to defense in the draft considering how much they just paid wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

18. Seattle Seahawks - Tyler Booker, University of Alabama (OG)

The Seahawks may have the worst offensive line in the NFL, and any pick to help Sam Darnold avoid being sacked five-plus times a game would be worthwhile.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Matthew Golden, University of Texas at Austin (WR)

Mike Evans is getting old, and Baker Mayfield needs some fiery offensive guys to keep playoff hopes alive. Golden could provide a nice transition for when Evans retires.

20. Denver Broncos - Colston Loveland, University of Michigan (TE)

The Broncos have to address their running back and tight end situations, and I see them first addressing the tight end. Loveland will be a nice addition to the Sean Payton offense, and the team will try to address the run game later in the draft.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jalen Milroe, University of Alabama (QB)

The Steelers, as I am currently writing this, do not have a clear quarterback situation. This low pick will be used to draft a quarterback prospect like Milroe in case any free-agent signing doesn’t work out.

22. Los Angeles Chargers - Walter Nolen, University of Mississippi (DT)

Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh should be fine not making any adjustments in the first round to their offensive line or other offensive pieces, given their solid performance last season. An addition to the defensive line, like Nolen, would be a smart move for the Chargers.

23. Green Bay Packers - Jihaad Campbell, University of Alabama (LB)

Green Bay has solid depth throughout their team. Some claim the Packers should add to their wide receiver core; they are wrong. Jordan Love and his young wide receivers are extremely talented, and Green Bay would be better off getting a solid defensive guy like Campbell.

24. Minnesota Vikings - Malaki Starks, University of Georgia (S)

The Vikings are one of the best overall teams, and there are only a few possible adjustments that would really improve this squad. Starks is an alright safety whose great potential could be realized if developed under head coach Kevin O’Connell.

25. Houston Texans - Kelvin Banks Jr., University of Texas at Austin (OT)

The Texans have to address a few different areas. I wouldn’t be surprised if they went with a wide receiver with this pick, but I believe Banks will fall down from his projected draft position and the Texans will be the team to pick him up.

26. Los Angeles Rams - Nic Scourton, Texas A&M University (EDGE)

Scourton is an investment for the Rams. He won’t be an immediate starter, or at least not a great one if he does start, but I believe Scourton will be an excellent player for the Rams by the time he reaches his third year.

27. Baltimore Ravens - Grey Zabel, North Dakota State University (OG)

The Ravens are looking to either improve their offensive line or cornerback position (good riddance Brandon Stephens), and I think that they’ll take the offensive line route. Zabel may be asked to play either guard or tackle, and his size improves the odds of success if asked to do so.

28. Detroit Lions - James Pearce Jr., University of Tennessee (EDGE)

The Lions, bedridden with injuries last year, should continue to bolster their defense. The two-time first-team All-SEC Pearce will be a productive player in the NFL, especially if given good opportunities.

29. Washington Commanders - Nick Emmanwori, University of South Carolina (S)

The Commanders lost a majority of their games last year on account of their poor secondary. Emmanwori will hopefully be a step in the right direction for Washington.

30. Buffalo Bills - Emeka Egbuka, The Ohio State University (WR)

Do the Bills really need another wide receiver? Not really. The organization, however, cannot help themself and will opt to draft the Ohio State product Egbuka.

31. Kansas City Chiefs - Josh Simmons, The Ohio State University (OT)

While I analytically doubt Simmons would fall this far, the Chiefs’ dark magic compels me to believe Kansas City ends up with this incredible offensive tackle. In order to keep their dynasty hopes alive, Kansas City’s offensive line needs to continue being impeccable.

32. New Orleans Saints - Jaxson Dart, University of Mississippi (QB)

In a move similar to the Ravens in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Saints will make a trade for the Philadelphia Eagles’ first-rounder. While the Ravens got their franchise quarterback, I believe the Saints are getting their quarterback for the moment. Dart may stick around for a few years, but the Ole Miss quarterback is extremely overrated and not going to be a generational player in any capacity.