Every draft is unique, and in that sense, it’s pretty difficult to predict what the top 10 teams will do, let alone how all 32 picks will unfold. But this year, more than most, feels particularly tough because this year’s quarterback class doesn’t have a Trevor Lawrence or Joe Burrow, or even Kyler Murray.
Instead, QB-needy teams will need to project more than most years what this group of passers will look like 2-3 years from now. That said, we fully expect the Panther to be in the quarterback business, primarily because they didn’t land one in free agency and owner David Tepper seems like he’s running out of patience. Other teams who could be looking for QBs include the Falcons, the Seahawks, Saints, Steelers, Lions and possibly even a surprise team like the Titans. In fact, we have Tennessee taking a QB in this week’s mock, and all told, four quarterbacks end up going in Round 1.
Even more surprising (or, perhaps, far-fetched is a better way to put it): the Packers use both first-round picks on wide receivers. Of course, it took Aaron Rodgers seriously contemplating retirement and trading Davante Adams to Las Vegas to make it happen, but necessity it the mother of … being confronted with the reality that your roster has a huge gaping hole at wide receiver and you desperately need to do something about it. So maybe this is the year Green Bay finally takes action.
We’ll all find out together if our make-believe scenario below mirrors real life in less than a month when the actual draft takes place. For now, keep reading to see how all 32 picks play out.
