It is never too early for Mock 1.0 now that the NFL draft order has been set.
High drama at the top as Bears GM Ryan Poles, who lost out on the Giants job to Joe Schoen, debates between staying with QB Justin Fields or grabbing one of the supposed can’t-miss prospects — USC’s Caleb Williams or North Carolina’s Drake Maye.
No trades in this one.
Picks 1-18 for the non-playoff teams:
1. Chicago Bears (from Panthers)
QB Caleb Williams, USC
Poles shoots for the star and resets the financial quarterback clock while pocketing a second-round pick for Fields.
2. Washington Commanders
QB Drake Maye, North Carolina
The next coach inherits the 6-foot-4, 230-pound prototype with franchise-quarterback traits.
Drake Maye will likely become one of the top picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. Getty Images3. New England Patriots
QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
The next coach inherits a rising 6-4, 210-pound Heisman winner who will be a major dual-threat problem.
4. Arizona Cardinals
WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
A 6-4, 205-pounder who might remind you of A.J. Green with Hall of Fame potential out of Wide Receiver U.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
A 6-5, 240-pound matchup weapon for Justin Herbert to replace unrestricted free agent Gerald Everett.
6. New York Giants
OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State
High-character team captain with prototypical size (6-6, 320) and athleticism can bookend LT Andrew Thomas, and allow the Giants to move Evan Neal inside.
7. Tennessee Titans
OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame
A 6-8, 320-pound high school tight end with bloodlines (his father John Alt was a All-Pro tackle with the Chiefs) and only three penalties in two years.
Penn State’s Olumuyiwa Fashanu could become a top-10 pick. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con8. Atlanta Falcons
OLB Laiatu Latu, UCLA
A 6-5, 265-pounder with pass-rush prowess who will need to clear medical checks (neck).
9. Chicago Bears
WR Rome Odunze, Washington
A big-bodied (6-3, 215) target and former track star with 4.37 speed to pair with D.J. Moore for the new franchise QB.
10. New York Jets
WR Malik Nabers, LSU
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers could give the Jets an option next to Garrett Wilson. Getty ImagesA dynamic 6-foot, 200-pound game-breaker Aaron Rodgers will love opposite Garrett Wilson.
11. Minnesota Vikings
EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama
Re-sign Kirk Cousins and add a smooth-moving pass rusher who needs to bulk up from 6-4, 252 in the event that Danielle Hunter bolts.
12. Denver Broncos
CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
A lean 6-2, 185-pound man-to-man corner who has drawn comparisons to Darius Slay to bookend Patrick Surtain.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington
Charismatic 23-year-old leader with a precise, powerful left arm and injury history that won’t scare off owner Mark Davis if Jimmy GQ’s didn’t.
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. will likely be one of the top quarterbacks selected in April’s NFL Draft. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con14. New Orleans Saints
WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
A 6-4, 215-pound X receiver who should be a red-zone menace to replace Michael Thomas.
15. Indianapolis Colts
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
Versatile 6-1, 195-pound high IQ CB1 with length and awareness to protect against slot corner Kenny Moore leaving in free agency.
16. Seattle Seahawks
OT Taliese Fuage, Oregon State
A 6-6, 333-pound mauler who could replace RT Abe Lucas (knee woes) and help match up with 49ers.
Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry could help the Colts as their first-round draft pick. Getty Images17. Jacksonville Jaguars
EDGE Bralin Trice, Washington
A 6-4, 274-pound enforcer rising up boards to supplement Josh Allen and Travon Walker.
18. Cincinnati Bengals
DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois
A 6-2, 295-pound disruptor with short arms who might have to replace UFA D.J. Reader.
