Now that we hit April, and the draft is a few weeks away here is mock draft number five. For the purposes of the mock, there are no projected trades involved. Check out our YouTube page for coverage on our top offensive prospects.
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1. Bengals- Joe Burrow, QB (LSU)
The only pick we know of for certain, is Burrow going number one to Cincy. A great QB with precision, accuracy, and high level leadership.
2. Redskins- Chase Young, DE (OSU)
The Redskins get an elite pass rusher from day one, and a player to build their defense under with Ron Rivera.
3. Lions- Jeff Okudah, CB (OSU)
After trading Darius Slay to Philadelphia, Detroit is in the market for their next number one corner and Okudah fits that description.
4. Giants- Tristan Wirfs, OL (Iowa)
The best offensive lineman in the draft will be able to protect Daniel Jones and pave rushing lanes for Saquon Barkley for years to come.
5. Dolphins- Tua Tagovaiola, QB (Alabama)
I don't think Tua will make it to five, and Miami will likely have to trade up to land him. But, for purposes of this mock with no trades happening, the Dolphins get their franchise QB here.
6. Chargers- Jedrick Wills Jr., OL (Alabama)
The Alabama product would be able to slide into a starting role right away and provide protection for Tyrod Taylor...or maybe Cam Newton?
7. Panthers- Isaiah Simmons, LB (Clemson)
The Panthers are a rebuilding franchise, and a player like Simmons is a versatile high level defender that can jump start that rebuild on the defensive side of the ball.
8. Cardinals- Andrew Thomas, OL (Georgia)
After the two best lineman get picked up before Arizona is on the clock, they go with the OT with arguably the most long term potential to protect franchise QB Kyler Murray.
9. Jaguars- Derrick Brown, DT (Auburn)
The Jaguars are in the midst of rebuilding their defense, and an interior force like Brown would be a strong investment.
10. Browns- Mekhi Becton, OL (Louisville)
The Browns main priority in the draft is finding a blindside tackle for Baker Mayfield, and with three off the board already they settle on Becton who has a lot of untapped potential.
11. Jets- Jerry Jeudy, WR (Alabama)
After working on the offensive line during free agency, the Jets add Jeudy as Sam Darnold's number one weapon for the foreseeable future. Jeudy will be able to make an impact from day one and be Darnold's go-to-guy right away.
12. Raiders- CeeDee Lamb, WR (Oklahoma)
Lamb is a monster with the ball in his hands when it comes to yards after the catch. He can beat teams deep, he can break tackles, and he can make a defender miss in the open field. A big play threat is what Las Vegas needs.
13. 49ers- Henry Ruggs III, WR (Alabama)
49ers add the fastest player in the draft to take the top off of defenses for Jimmy G.
14. Bucs- D'Andre Swift, RB (Georgia)
I am going to mock Swift here till the draft is offically over. Swift is a three down, Pro-Bowl caliber RB that would make the Bucs new offense even scarier for opposing defenses.
15. Broncos- C.J. Henderson, CB (Florida)
Henderson is a high level corner with blazing speed and will be a player who can play right away for Vic Fangio.
16. Falcons- K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE (LSU)
After letting Vic Beasley go this offseason, the Falcons need some help off the edge and take a high potential speed rusher with Chaisson who is only scratching the surface of his potential.
17. Cowboys- Trevon Diggs, CB (Alabama)
The Cowboys need to invest a lot of resources in this draft on their backend. Diggs would be a good starting point.
18. Dolphins- Laviska Shenault Jr., WR (Colorado)
After drafting Tua early, the Dolphins snag Shenault who is an all-purpose receiver and would form a solid duo with DeVante Parker.
19. Raiders- Kenneth Murray, LB (Oklahoma)
A lot of reports are coming out that after the combine a bunch of squads are raving about Murray's intelligence and leadership qualities. Pair that with his on field ability and he adds a new dimension to a developing Raiders defense.
20. Jaguars- Grant Delpit, S (LSU)
Delpit is a big, strong safety that can defend both the run and pass. He would give the Jaguars some assurance in the secondary with this pick.
21. Eagles- Justin Jefferson, WR (LSU)
After lighting up the SEC this past season, Jefferson played himself into the first round. A receiver who can play the outside, in the slot, and is a force in the red zone, along with his 4.43 speed would be a great addition for Carson Wentz.
22. Vikings- Denzel Mims, WR (Baylor)
Mims is a prospect who has rocketed up draft boards and with the Vikings trading Stefon Diggs, a need at receiver has been opened.
23. Patriots- Jordan Love, QB (Utah State)
If a prospect at the QB position with the raw talent of Love falls to New England, expect them to snatch him up. McDaniels and Belichick are a great duo of coaches to develop the young QB as their next potential starter.
24. Saints- Jonathan Taylor, RB (Wisconsin)
The more I think about this pick, the more it makes sense. On a loaded offense, pair Taylor with Alvin Kamara and let Kamara be more of a swiss-army knife where he plays out wide, in the slot, and out of the backfield. Taylor is a more traditional runningback and he could wear down teams at the end of games. Taylor/Kamara in the backfield, with Michael Thomas/Emmanuel Sanders outside would be a great offensive blueprint.
25. Vikings- Bryce Love, CB (Virginia)
After addressing their need for a WR at 22, the Vikings address another big need by taking Bryce Hall to play corner opposite Mike Hughes.
26. Dolphins- Xavier McKinney, S (Alabama)
I have heard multiple draft analysts say McKinney will be a solid starter for 8-10 years in the NFL, and the Dolphins bank on him being a safe pick to throw back in their growing secondary.
27. Seahawks- Yetur Gross-Matos, DE (PSU)
After the Jadevon Clowney experiment failed, Gross-Matos would help Seattle when it comes to rushing off the edge.
28. Ravens- Patrick Queen, LB (LSU)
The Ravens felt the loss of C.J. Mosely in the middle of their defense last year, and help soften the blow with this pick.
29. Titans- A.J. Epenesa, DE (Iowa)
A solid player who will get you 8-10 sacks, defend the run, and cause some havoc in the backfield.
30. Packers- Tee Higgins, WR (Clemson)
A red zone weapon for Aaron Rodgers, to play opposite of Davante Adams is what the Packers need.
31. 49ers- Javon Kinlaw, DT (South Carolina)
If Kinlaw falls this far, the 49ers will be all over this pick for their already top level defensive line.
32. Chiefs- Jeff Gladney, CB (TCU)
With such a high powered offense already, the Chiefs should invest their resources for the draft primarily on defense. That starts with Gladney who is a tough man to man corner who will play well in the slot for the Chiefs.
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