After I finish up The Beast, my attention shifts to a complete seven-round mock draft. It’s a time-exhaustive task, but I also see it as a helpful thought exercise to focus on team needs, draft trends and fits for all 32 organizations.

Scroll to the bottom for team-by-team draft hauls to better see how each team did in this scenario.

(Editor’s note: An asterisk designates a compensatory draft pick.)

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Miami

It became clear at the combine that Ward would be the No. 1 pick. The only question: Would the Titans trade out or stick and pick themselves? Over the last month, it’s become apparent that Tennessee plans to stay in the top spot and hand Ward the keys to its franchise.

2. Cleveland Browns: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

The Browns are desperate to get the quarterback position right, although I don’t expect them to force the pick. With the best player in the draft still available, it makes sense that the choice here would be Hunter, who could provide a spark on offense (and defense).

3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, edge, Penn State

Like Cleveland, the Giants are looking for the “right” quarterback — but with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the roster, they also don’t need to force anything. Pass rusher might not be a screaming need, but you draft players not positions in the top three, and Carter is a true impact player.

4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Should the Patriots consider Ashton Jeanty? Of course — he is arguably the best player available here. But Campbell also would be in the best available conversation at this point, plus he plays a position that’s a major need for New England. The Pats nab the best offensive lineman in the draft.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

If the Jaguars had a chance at a high-level corner here, that is the direction they should go. But this draft is light at the top and Jeanty is the best player available. He would give the Jacksonville offense an immediate upgrade.

6. Las Vegas Raiders: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Newly hired general manager John Spytek prioritizes pass rush over everything else on defense. Graham doesn’t have ideal length and isn’t on the same level as a Quinnen Williams-type prospect, but he deconstructs blocks consistently and becomes a problem for offenses. Spytek and his boss, Tom Brady, being Michigan alums doesn’t hurt, either.

7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri

With tight end arguably the top need on the Jets’ roster, Tyler Warren makes sense here. But investing premium resources at a position that has plagued this franchise for a long time is not a bad idea. Olu Fashanu and Membou as bookend tackles? Justin Fields wouldn’t hate that.

8. Carolina Panthers: Jalon Walker, edge/LB, Georgia

A hybrid player, Walker is at his best as a joker edge who can be flexed around the front seven and give a blocking scheme fits. There is certainly risk involved with his projection, but it isn’t hard to see why so many teams have Walker — who discovered his love for football about a half-hour north of Charlotte, N.C. — ranked so highly.

Georgia LB Jalon Walker didn't have a sack in the box score, but he lived in the Kentucky backfield (8 pressures).

9. New Orleans Saints: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona

Is this a quarterback landing spot? And if so, which one? New Orleans hasn’t drafted a first-round quarterback in 53 years (Archie Manning in 1971), but anything is possible with the recent Derek Carr injury news. However, I’m not sold that the Saints love their options here, so in this scenario they opt to upgrade the receiver depth chart.

10. Chicago Bears: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

This is a pairing that grew on me the more and more I considered it. Ben Johnson runs a decent amount of “12” personnel, which would get both Warren and Cole Kmet on the field (Kmet also has no guaranteed money left on his deal after this season). Warren can be for Chicago what Sam LaPorta was to Detroit the last two seasons.

11. San Francisco 49ers: Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M

I certainly understand the reservations with Stewart and his lack of sack production in college — he isn’t a slam-dunk prospect. But he created plenty of noise when the Aggies allowed him to pin back his ears and attack the quarterback (he led A&M in pressures in 2024). His dominant Senior Bowl flashes and elite explosion numbers at the combine could be enough to convince a pass rush-starved team such as the 49ers to bet on his tools.

12. Dallas Cowboys: Matthew Golden, WR, Texas

The Cowboys could go in a few directions at No. 12: cornerback, defensive line, even Jeanty if he falls. But adding another pass catcher would help put points on the board, and Golden’s ability to play inside-outside and create throwing windows would make him a natural complement to CeeDee Lamb.

13. Miami Dolphins: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina

The Dolphins have more questions than answers at several positions, including safety. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds with 4.3-second speed, Emmanwori is a physical freak. His teammates also praise his football IQ and reaction skills. A talent like that in Anthony Weaver’s scheme would be fun.

14. Indianapolis Colts: Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

I’m sure there is Loveland-to-Indy fatigue because it is a frequent pairing in mock drafts, but I’m not switching things up for the sake of variety. With his athleticism and pass-catching skills, Loveland is one of the best weapons this draft class has to offer and would upgrade the Colts’ offense immediately.

15. Atlanta Falcons: Mike Green, edge, Marshall

The FBS leader in sacks last season, Green uses linear burst and athletic twitch to be a disruptive one-on-one pass rusher. Despite average size measurements, he sets a violent edge in the run game and his motor pops on every tape (led all FBS defensive linemen in tackles in 2024).

16. Arizona Cardinals: Mykel Williams, edge, Georgia

When you grade to the flashes, Williams is as impressive as any other defensive player in the class. Still just 20, he was hampered by a nagging ankle injury in 2024 but still looked like an All-SEC player on multiple tapes.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon

The Bengals have several needs on defense. Above all, though, they need an impact guy — and Harmon fits the bill. No other interior defensive lineman was more disruptive in the FBS last season, against both run and pass. It’s hard to go wrong drafting guys who hate to be blocked, and that sums up Harmon.

18. Seattle Seahawks: Gray Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State

After not doing much to address the offensive line in free agency, the Seahawks will be hunting for interior offensive linemen in the first few rounds. A college left tackle, Zabel is an above-average athlete for 312 pounds and has crushed every step of the draft process. He’s secured a spot in the top 32.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama

Lavonte David is back at age 35 for a reason — he is still playing at a high level. But this would also be a great opportunity for the veteran to help Campbell get introduced to NFL life. The Buccaneers are going to have a defense-heavy draft, especially in the early rounds.

20. Denver Broncos: Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

The Broncos were a year ahead of schedule last season and have a chance to push for the AFC West this season, especially if they can add a productive weapon such as Hampton. With his blend of patience, power and speed, the former Tar Heels back would help elevate Sean Payton’s offense.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

If Sanders indeed falls out of the top three, we’d then go on “Shedeur watch” to see where he lands. Presumably, the Steelers will have a serviceable short-term option, and Sanders would provide them more of a long-term answer.

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

The Chargers lost Poona Ford in free agency and need to make upgrades on the interior of their defensive line. Grant, who is obviously familiar with the Chargers’ scheme and coaching under Jim Harbaugh, offers the size of a nose tackle with the movement skills of a gap penetrator.

23. Green Bay Packers: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Johnson go as high as No. 11 to the 49ers, but he might still be on the board in the 20s. He declined to run the 40-yard dash at his pro day and the medicals will be a factor for several teams, but the tape shows a really good football player.

24. Minnesota Vikings: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas

Interior offensive or defensive line very easily could be the pick here, but the Vikings might address the secondary if the right player is on the board. It’s fun imagining the ways Brian Flores could use a versatile and athletic weapon like Barron.

25. Houston Texans: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

Another true wild card in this draft class, Nolen could be snatched up in the top 15 by a team such as the 49ers or Cowboys … or he could fall to the mid-20s, where the Texans would be ready to bet on his high-impact upside as an interior disruptor.

26. Los Angeles Rams: Josh Conerly Jr., OT/G, Oregon

Whether to help Matthew Stafford immediately or a different quarterback down the road, investing in the offensive line makes sense for the Rams. Conerly is an ascending player who could kick inside to guard, if needed, but would also give Los Angeles an eventual starter at tackle.

27. Baltimore Ravens: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT/G, Texas

Ronnie Stanley returning to Baltimore lessens the need here, but Banks would compete with Andrew Vorhees for the starting left guard spot in Year 1, while giving the Ravens much needed tackle depth behind Stanley and Roger Rosengarten. Adding Banks would help turn the offensive line into a strength for Baltimore.

28. Detroit Lions: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky

The Lions have been doing their homework on Hairston, who ran a 4.28 40-yard dash at the combine and jumped almost 40 inches in the vertical at his pro day. He might not have the tackling consistency that Dan Campbell prefers, but his cover skills would upgrade Detroit’s secondary.

29. Washington Commanders: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

It was hard to pass on Donovan Ezeiruaku, who would fill a big need for the Commanders at pass rusher. But the idea of adding a polished receiver such as Egbuka would be an appealing option — and would move Washington one step closer to an all-Ohio State receiving depth chart.

No block, no rock.

30. Buffalo Bills: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia

Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin are mediocre options, although the Bills still have expectations for Cole Bishop. But I don’t think any safety on the Buffalo roster should stop them from adding a playmaker such as Starks for the back end of the defense.

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

This played out perfectly for the Chiefs. Simmons has the talent to be in the OT1 conversation in this draft class, but a midseason knee injury and a “so-so” interview process, as one scout described it, has put a discount sticker on his report.

32. Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College

Ezeiruaku is No. 22 in my final top 100, but he falls to the Super Bowl champs here. With his length, bend and proven ability to reach the quarterback, he would check several boxes for the Eagles at the position.

34. New York Giants: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama

As I reported last week, Milroe has accepted his invitation to the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, creating even more intrigue about when he will hear his name called. I like this fit for both sides — a young, dynamic quarterback for the Giants to develop, and a landing spot for Milroe where he won’t be thrust onto the field before he’s ready.

38. New England Patriots: Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

After addressing their offensive line in Round 1, the Patriots come back and add a big, athletic wide receiver on the outside. A grouping of Higgins-Stefon Diggs-DeMario Douglas across the formation would be a clear upgrade over what New England was trotting out at receiver last season.

42. New York Jets: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

It will be understandable if the Jets go with Warren in the top 10 — but this might be the better route. Taylor is a borderline first-round prospect who can step in from day one and be a useful player.

48. Miami Dolphins: Donovan Jackson, OT/G, Ohio State

Liam Eichenberg is replaceable as a starter and James Daniels is coming off an Achilles injury, so expect the Dolphins to add a guard early. With his inside-outside versatility, Jackson would be a terrific fit — if he lasts this long.

55. Los Angeles Chargers: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami

The Chargers have multiple needs on defense, but can we get Justin Herbert more help? Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly would keep the top two spots on the tight end depth chart warm until Arroyo — and his explosive talent — is ready to impact games.

62. Buffalo Bills: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

Coming off an ACL injury, Revel is a wild card. At 6-foot-2, 202 pounds, he would have run in the 4.3 range if healthy and has the rangy ball skills that jump off the tape. He would become the new Rasul Douglas in Buffalo.

65. New York Giants: Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa

Johnson spent time with the Giants on a top-30 visit earlier this month and would pair nicely with Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the backfield. It also would be a fun reunion for Johnson with Giants running backs coach Ladell Betts, his position coach for the Hawkeyes the past three seasons.

71. New Orleans Saints: Nohl Williams, CB, California

Williams fills a need after the Saints lost Paulson Adebo in free agency. And few will have better intel on Williams than newly hired linebacker coach Peter Sirmon — Williams’ defensive coordinator the past few seasons.

75. San Francisco 49ers: Anthony Belton, OT, NC State

In a draft with a limited number of true left tackles, Belton is more well-liked around the league than most realize. He’d give San Francisco immediate depth on the edges and a long-term succession plan behind left tackle Trent Williams.

81. Cincinnati Bengals: Miles Frazier, G, LSU

The Bengals can find a starter-quality guard on Day 2 of this year’s draft. Although not a top-tier athlete, Frazier plays with mauling strength and the competitive finish that fits what the Bengals like at the position.

91. Baltimore Ravens: Ashton Gillotte, edge, Louisville

Persistent, fast and physical, Gillotte screams “Ravens-like pass rusher.” He might not check every box (which is why he is expected to be drafted in this range), but he was constantly in the backfield on each tape studied.

Team-by-team results

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