The Philadelphia Eagles don't have many needs. After all, they had the best record in the NFL last season and were a few plays away from winning the Super Bowl.
Two positions they could stand to address, however, are running back and safety. And in this mock draft, that's exactly what general manager Howie Roseman does -- by way of a few trades up and down the board.
Elsewhere, the Lions trade up for a quarterback, the Patriots trade up for an offensive lineman, and the Ravens move down several spots -- and still land another weapon for Lamar Jackson. Now let's get to the picks!
Remember: There are only 31 picks in this mock draft because the Dolphins were stripped of their first-round pick due to tampering.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 1
First it was Bryce Young as the betting favorite, then it was C.J. Stroud, and now it's back to Young as we enter the home stretch. In the end, the unique skillset of Young overshadows his physical stature, and he goes No. 1 to Carolina.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
I don't buy that the Texans could take Will Anderson Jr. here and then try and use the No. 12 pick to move back up for a quarterback. QBs are going off the board in at least three of the first four picks, if not all four, which would leave Houston without a rookie signal-caller. Instead, the franchise doesn't overthink it and takes C.J. Stroud.
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Mock Trade from
Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 - Pick 3
Jared Goff is serviceable, solid even, for a team on the rise in a NFC that has a bunch of unknowns after the Eagles. But getting Anthony Richardson for the long-term is too good to pass up, even though it costs some draft capital to move up three spots.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Indianapolis makes history by taking Will Levis, as it's the first time in NFL Draft history that QBs go 1-2-3-4. Levis has gotten a bad wrap throughout the draft process, but he's still a top-10 pick. And with how the QBs flew off the board, he's pushed up to No. 4 here.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 5
I get it, Will Anderson Jr. is the much safer pick. But Jalen Carter was seen by many as the most talented player on that historic 2021 Georgia defense. Even though the Seahawks fortified their interior defensive line in free agency, they take a chance on Carter's immense upside.
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Mock Trade from
Detroit Lions
Round 1 - Pick 6
Perfect scenario for the Cardinals. Trade back three spots, pick up some draft capital, and still get the safest prospect in this class.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
The Raiders need to upgrade the secondary in a big way, and Christian Gonzalez has all the tools to be a No. 1 cornerback. Las Vegas will need one going against Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert four times a year.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
The Falcons bolstered the interior by signing veteran Calais Campbell, and now they shore up the edge with the explosive Tyree Wilson.
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From
Carolina Panthers
Round 1 - Pick 9
In 2020, then-freshman Paris Johnson Jr. blocked for Justin Fields in five games at Ohio State. Three years later, he'll protect Fields' blindside in Chicago.
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Mock Trade from
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 - Pick 10
The Patriots jump the OL-needy Titans and Jets to take Peter Skoronski. Regardless of where the Northwestern standout plays, he'll upgrade an offensive line in need of more talent.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
With the top-four QBs long gone, the run on offensive linemen continues with the Titans taking Broderick Jones.
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From
Cleveland Browns
Round 1 - Pick 12
Wide receiver would work here, but the chance to pair Devon Witherspoon with Derek Stingley Jr. leads to the Texans going cornerback.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
The Jets need a right tackle. Darnell Wright is the best right tackle in this class. So, despite having Mekhi Becton and Max Mitchell on the roster, New York takes the safe approach.
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Mock Trade from
New England Patriots
Round 1 - Pick 14
Putting Bijan Robinson in the Eagles offense would be unfair to the rest of the NFL, yet the league lets Philadelphia trade back and still grab the best RB prospect since Saquon Barkley.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
The Packers haven't drafted an offensive skill player (RB, WR or TE) since 2002! I'm not predicting that they're going to select one now, even though WR and TE make a ton of sense. Instead, they take Lukas Van Ness to strengthen the defensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Easy choice here. The Commanders need a CB, and Joey Porter Jr. is one of the best ones left.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
See: Commanders. The Steelers need help on the backend, and Deonte Banks could grow into a big piece of that defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
Dan Campbell and company take Bryan Bresee believing the No. 1 high school recruit can reach his potential in Detroit.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
The Buccaneers still have pieces to contend in a weak NFC, so they take the 25-year-old Hendon Hooker and hope the Tennessee QB can manage the offense.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
The Seahawks double down on defense and take the uber-athletic Nolan Smith.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
The WR drought finally ends with the selection of Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Chargers are thrilled to get him in this offense with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
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Mock Trade from
Baltimore Ravens
Round 1 - Pick 22
Another trade from Philadelphia. With the top-four CBs off the board and several teams ahead of them in need of a defensive back, the Eagles make a sizable move up for Brian Branch, who can play anywhere in the secondary.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
Kirk Cousins gets another playmaker and Justin Jefferson gets a running mate after Adam Thielen's release.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
The Jaguars stop Myles Murphy's fall by adding an edge rusher with the size and traits to beat offensive tackles.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
The Giants get some more protection for the newly signed Daniel Jones. O'Cyrus Torrence will be a plus-starter at guard right away.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
The Cowboys swap Dalton Schultz for Dalton Kincaid and feel good about their offensive playmakers heading into 2023.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Josh Allen can't do it all offensively, so the Bills provide him with a wide receiver in Zay Flowers who did a lot with little at Boston College.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
The Bengals nab the best all-around tight end in this class. More firepower for Joe Burrow.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 29
The Saints select Keion White to help fill the void left by departing free agent Marcus Davenport. New Orleans bets on his versatility and upside.
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Mock Trade from
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 - Pick 30
General manager Eric DeCosta said he wanted more draft picks, and he got them by trading back eight spots so that the Eagles could move up. Here's the bonus: Quentin Johnston is still on the board, so the Ravens continue to provide more firepower for Lamar Jackson.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Chris Jones needs some help in the middle of the defensive line. The undersized yet explosive Calijah Kancey will find his way into the opposing backfield.
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