the Athletic has a new Mock out.
the first 11
1. New York Jets: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson*Of all the unknowns the Jets face this offseason, Lawrence at No. 1 doesn't feel like one of them, assuming New York (0-11) finishes with the top pick. The Clemson star is incredibly impressive as a passer due to his athleticism and arm talent while also boasting the intangibles and toughness required to play at a high level in the NFL. This would mark the first time the organization drafted a quarterback No. 1 since 1965, when it drafted Joe Namath.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU*The first curveball of this mock draft. In October, I wrote how Wilson had
put himself in the conversation to be the second quarterback drafted and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him selected this high. With his natural accuracy and ability to execute off-platform, Wilson's play translates very well to the next level.
3. Cincinnati Bengals: Penei Sewell, OT, OregonThe Bengals' offensive line woes have been a consistent theme this season and must be addressed. Luckily for Cincinnati, this draft is shaping up to have a deep offensive line class with a stud at the top. Sewell is far from a perfect prospect, but his big-man balance, mobility and instincts make him worthy of top-five consideration.
4. Dallas Cowboys: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia TechIf the Cowboys have a chance at Sewell, I don't think they pass on him. But if he is off the board (like in this scenario), that leaves two options: trade down or take the top defensive player available. This draft class lacks a no-brainer top defender like Chase Young a year ago, but Farley is an ascending cornerback with size, speed and ball skills.
5. Los Angeles Chargers: Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama*Similar to the Cowboys, the Chargers would be wise to invest in the offensive line to protect their quarterback, but it might not be an option this early in the draft if Sewell is off the board. Instead, their focus moves to defense, where cornerback has been a consistent issue for them this season. Surtain isn't going to run a blazing 40-yard dash time, but he can pattern match from press and find the football downfield.
6. Carolina Panthers: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State*Teddy Bridgewater is a tough, talented quarterback, but I don't think anybody expects him to be the long-term answer for Carolina. However, he does give the organization an ideal "bridge" scenario if it drafts a quarterback in the top 10. Fields still requires development with his passing vision and reads, but his size, mobility and accuracy are attractive selling points.
7. Philadelphia Eagles: Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSUWhile much of the blame for Philadelphia's struggles belong to the quarterback, Carson Wentz has received very little help from his receiving weapons this season. And a talent like Chase, who can create his own separation and boasts elite ball skills, is the jolt of energy the Eagles' offense needs.
8. Washington Football Team: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota StateLance is an unprecedented evaluation. His production is remarkable (46 touchdowns, three turnovers), but he has only 17 starts on his resume with all 17 against FCS competition. While his evaluation is mostly projection-based, he is well-built with the arm talent and athleticism worth drafting and developing. It doesn't hurt that Lance's coaches and teammates call him the hardest worker on the team.
9. Detroit Lions: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn StateWith a new regime arriving soon, the Lions are an organization in flux. Their wide receivers will be wiped out after this season so a playmaker like Jaylen Waddle is an option. But they also need more impact players on defense and Parsons offers the athletic traits to develop into a cornerstone defender in Detroit.
10. Atlanta Falcons: Gregory Rousseau, edge, Miami (Fla.)It feels like the Falcons have been searching for an impact pass rusher for about a decade now and that hunt continues into this offseason. Rousseau put himself on the NFL radar last season after leading the ACC with 15.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss. And even though he is still learning how to be impactful from snap to snap, NFL teams will be ready to bet on his length, athleticism and upside.
11. Miami Dolphins (from Houston): Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama*Miami invested in the offensive line in last year's draft and now is the time to add more playmakers for their young quarterback. With his explosive speed, Waddle is dangerous before and after the catch, showing the creativity to stress the defense in different ways. One thing is for sure you know Tua Tagovailoa will approve of this pick.