The NFL Draft is finally here, and this one promises to be a fun one just because of the sheer unpredictability after No. 1 overall. I’ve even gotten feisty with FIVE trades just to spice it up and have some fun (that’s been the rough average number over the last few years). Let’s get right into it.
Your time is precious, I’m not wasting it. We’ve all known the pick for nearly 4 months, and it is a no-brainer. Next.
Many national analysts and reporters have swayed toward David Bailey, but most of the New York beat I’ve seen have remained steadfast on Reese. Cancelling their top 30 visit with Bailey rings strange to me if you’re selecting him second overall, and Reese is a better prospect anyway. A versatile weapon for Aaron Glenn in the defense he wants to run his way seems ideal.
(TRADE) Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
The Chiefs are in the rare spot of picking Top 10 – a first since 2017 when they drafted some guy named Patrick Mahomes. It’s a roster with a sneaky number of holes, but at the same time they’re in an excellent position to ensure a true blue chip talent with a trade-up.
They can play this in a way that gets them No. 3 overall while pick-swapping with the Cardinals at 29, dropping into the second at 34th overall while giving up their third-rounder and a 2027 Day 2 pick. They still come away with 3 picks inside the top 50 to address other needs while landing major pass rush help in the form of Bailey, who would give them a dimension of speed off the edge that they currently lack.
The best offensive player in this draft by a comfortable margin is Love, who is on equal level to Bijan Robinson as a prospect – that’s gone pretty well for the Falcons.
The Titans need to build around franchise QB Cam Ward no matter what, so Love or one of the top receivers fulfills that requirement. Love is extremely dangerous as a receiver as well as a runner, so he’ll give a shot in the arm to the Titans offense from Day 1.
The Giants have the most advantageous standing in the draft currently with two Top-10 picks after the Dexter Lawrence trade, so they could operate in any number of ways here. At the heart of it, it would make perfect sense for one pick to be offense and the other to be defense.
Since they seem to have something in 2025 first-rounder Jaxson Dart, they need to prioritize building around him. Malik Nabers is a superstar in the making but is coming off major knee surgery, and they’re devoid of receiver talent behind him. Carnell Tate would be an ideal WR2 as the most well-rounded receiving option in the draft.
It’s widely known the Browns want to get out of 6 to get better value on the offensive line, which is still a massive need for them. If the Giants are huge fans of the Ohio State defenders, why not guarantee your choice of them by moving up and picking back to back?
The Giants could really use a playmaker in their secondary, and Downs is arguably the best safety prospect to come out of college since Kyle Hamilton, someone who new HC John Harbaugh is intimately familiar with. Securing dynamic contributors on both sides of the ball is a massive win for the new regime.
The Commanders are in a weird spot where they have spent a huge chunk of coin revitalizing their defense and not so much on offense, but it’s hard to ignore the premium talent staring them in the face here.
Styles is widely heralded as the best linebacker prospect in many years – a freaky athlete with rapidly ascending instincts and A+ intangibles. After accomplishing so much over his career with future Hall of Famer Bobby Wagner, it’s easy to see the fit for Styles as Wagner’s heir. A linebacker pairing of Styles and new signing Leo Chenal to go along with hellraising utility defender Frankie Luvu would make for a dangerous group.
The Saints are moving forward with Tyler Shough as their signal caller, so supporting him as much as possible will be a priority.
Tyson comes with major injury question marks, but it’s hard to debate his sheer talent as standing above every other receiver in the draft. He’s very Justin Jefferson-like in the sense he’s sporting a large chassis (nearly 6-foot-2, 200 pounds) with the movement skills of someone much smaller. Creating a trio with him, Chris Olave, and Devaughn Vele has potential.
(TRADE) Arizona Cardinals: OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami
For a team stuck in rebuilding limbo, it’s really best to fortify the trenches and go from there. Trading back with the Chiefs nets you the extra first-rounder, Day 2 capital, and ammo for next year’s voluminous crop while giving you a shot at this year’s best offensive linemen.
Mauigoa is extremely stout at right tackle and would combine with current left tackle Paris Johnson to give any future quarterback a pair of dependable bookends that Kyler Murray never received the benefit of.
Another team that bets on quality offensive linemen being available while gaining valuable 2027 picks, the Browns drop down to the bottom of the top 10 and pounce immediately on the versatile Spencer Fano.