Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni bets that Penix's accuracy will pair nicely with first-round selection Derrick Henry, as defenses load the box to prevent King Henry from pummeling them.
Young appeared to turn a corner at the end of 2024, giving offensive guru Andy Reid a glimpse of what is possible for the mobile passer in the right situation.
Maye looked like a Josh Allen clone at times during his rookie campaign, and the Bills would love to find a potential bargain waiting here early in the second round.
Landing with Dallas' division rival, Lamb aims to continue his four-year streak of 1,100 receiving yards.
Cousins' game is different from Jared Goff's, but, if healthy, his veteran leadership could provide a similar calming influence.
Hill's numbers were down in 2024, failing to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the first time since 2019, but I expect a bounce-back campaign from one of the most explosive offensive playmakers the league has ever seen.
The Rams gamble that Darnold's renaissance in Minnesota is more than a one-year peak.
The Texans pick Surtain over their current star cornerback, Derek Stingley Jr., in this spot. The 2024 Defensive Player of the Year has cemented himself as the top cover corner in the league.
Fiction mirrors reality in this scenario as the Vikings make McCarthy their QB1 despite the former Michigan star missing all of 2024 due to injury.
Ward's natural athleticism and experience with different offensive schemes in college give him a good chance to adjust quickly to the NFL game.
The Chargers build up the defensive front early on, taking Lawrence to stop the run and give quarterbacks someone to keep an eye on off the snap.
Denver and Houston trade CB1s with the athletic Stingley going to the Broncos after Pat Surtain II was grabbed by the Texans.
Williams took more sacks (68) than any quarterback in the league last year with the Bears, but he could see improvement in Year 2 with a strong Steelers offensive line and powerful running game led by first-round pick Saquon Barkley.
Williams would be the next quick penetrator in the middle of the Tampa Bay defensive line.
The Seahawks choose to work with Fields' talents instead of bringing back Russell Wilson -- just as the Jets chose Fields over bringing back veteran Aaron Rodgers this offseason.
Bosa is tough to block when healthy. The five-time Pro Bowler failed to hit double-digit sacks last year (nine in 14 games), but there have been few defensive ends in recent memory with his combination of toughness, strength, instincts and pure hustle to the football.
Wilson gets potentially his final chance to lead a team to the playoffs with the Colts, who, in reality, face a major question mark at the position in 2025.
Johnson is a fixture on All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams as one of the league's best all-around tackles.
Hutchinson was ready to ascend to stardom before an injury shortened his 2024 campaign. He'll trend up again this year and would fit nicely in the Cardinals' scheme as both a pass rusher and run defender.
There's no question Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel would love to have Gibbs' speed in his offense.
The Cowboys love athletic people-movers on the offensive line; Sewell more than adequately meets that description.
The 49ers are looking to boost a run defense that gave up 24 scores in 2024, and Carter should provide six or more sacks per season as his game matures.
Mailata has gone from Australian rugby player to seventh-round flyer to one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL.
New Orleans selects fourth-year cornerback Gardner, who will look to bounce back in 2025 after failing to make the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.
Nabers becomes first-round pick Brock Purdy's top target after emerging as a star during his rookie campaign with 109 catches for 1,204 yards for a moribund Giants offense.
Thomas also justified his first-round draft status in his first year in the league, earning near-equal billing to Malik Nabers with 1,282 receiving yards and 10 scores.
Remember when the Buccaneers traded up one spot to No. 13 in the 2020 draft to select Wirfs? The Jaguars have no doubt taken note of the four-time Pro Bowler's impact.
The Raiders jumped at the opportunity to take Bowers in the middle of the first round last year and probably wouldn't trade him for many other offensive skill players in the league after his record-setting rookie season.
"Big Cat" turned 31 in June, but he's still among the most effective defenders in the league. First-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel should love having him leading the front.
Undervalued coming out of USC due to his average speed, St. Brown moves the chains and put up 12 touchdowns for Detroit last season.
Seeing former top-five pick Saquon Barkley star in Philadelphia last season makes the Giants yearn for another rushing-receiving threat like Robinson.
McCaffrey's a tough projection because of his injury history, but the Titans may not be able to pass on his ability to create problems for defenses from the backfield and as a pass catcher.
