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It is very possible the NFL sees quarterbacks taken with the first four picks for the first time in league history. In today's thought exercise, Indianapolis and Las Vegas trade up to insure they are not left in the cold. In the process, the first non-quarterback is not taken until No. 5 overall, which is great value for teams that do not find themselves in the quarterback market. 

The draft order below is now the official order based on team records and tiebreakers. There are only 31 picks as a result of the Dolphins' pick being forfeited due to tampering violations. 

Without further ado, let's kick this off!

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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
  From Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 1
Ohio State • Soph • 6'3" / 218 lbs
Projected Team
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
2nd
C.J. Stroud performed at a high level at his Pro Day Wednesday. I could see Carolina going in that direction based on its interactions with the quarterback after the throwing session.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Alabama • Soph • 5'10" / 204 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Houston is getting a high-character quarterback capable of making plays outside of structure and leading that franchise into the future. There are San Francisco roots on offense and that scheme relies on timing and accuracy. Young offers those qualities.
  Mock Trade from Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 - Pick 3
Kentucky • Soph • 6'4" / 229 lbs
Projected Team
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Arizona trades down one spot initially. Indianapolis has held its cards close to the vest. Some teams are being more transparent in their searches while the Colts are operating a bit more behind closed doors. It would not be a surprise if they went for Will Levis or Anthony Richardson.
  Mock Trade from Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 - Pick 4
Florida • Soph • 6'4" / 244 lbs
Projected Team
Las Vegas
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
4th
Arizona trades down a second time, this time with Las Vegas. The Raiders move up to select Anthony Richardson, a young, other-worldly talent afforded the time to sit behind veteran Jimmy Garoppolo.
  From Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 5
Alabama • Soph • 6'4" / 243 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
Seattle upgrades its pass rush with the safest edge rusher in the class. The Seahawks tend to lean towards traits, so maybe Tyree Wilson is in play here, but Anderson is just too good to pass up.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Texas Tech • Soph • 6'6" / 275 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Detroit lands a lengthy edge rusher that is only scratching the surface of his potential and plops him on that defensive line opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
  Mock Trade from Las Vegas Raiders
Round 1 - Pick 7
Georgia • Soph • 6'3" / 314 lbs
Projected Team
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st
After trading back from No. 3 overall to No. 4 overall, and then again to No. 7 overall, the Cardinals finally make a pick. Jalen Carter would have been under consideration at their original pick, but Arizona was able to pick up some additional draft capital to move along that rebuild.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Oregon • Soph • 6'1" / 205 lbs
Projected Team
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
3rd
I think Atlanta would love to land one of the talented edge rushers and perhaps it would consider a Myles Murphy or Lukas Van Ness here. However, Christian Gonzalez has tantalizing athletic traits so pairing him with A.J. Terrell shores up that aspect of the roster.
Round 1 - Pick 9
Northwestern • Soph • 6'4" / 313 lbs
Projected Team
Chicago
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
1st
Chicago just needs to get the five best linemen on the field. Braxton Jones and Peter Skoronski can be a part of that plan moving forward.
Round 1 - Pick 10
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 305 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
31st
POSITION RNK
3rd
Philadelphia lost a few interior defenders from the Super Bowl run so Bryan Bresee helps mask that loss. Jordan Davis and Bresee forms a really talented tandem to build around.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Ohio State • Soph • 6'6" / 313 lbs
Projected Team
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
I think most teams would lean Broderick Jones over Paris Johnson Jr. in this position, but the Titans were burnt the last time they went to the Georgia well and Johnson hails from Mike Vrabel's alma mater.
Round 1 - Pick 12
Iowa • Soph • 6'5" / 272 lbs
Projected Team
Houston
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Houston hopes it has found a staple on each side of the ball with the selections of Bryce Young and now Lukas Van Ness. The Texans may need another reliable weapon for Young, but it is easier to find that player on Day 2 than an interior defender.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 270 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
2nd
I initially had an offensive tackle in this position but swapped out for Myles Murphy at the last moment. Jets general manager Joe Douglas comes from the Philadelphia tree that values depth on the line of scrimmage. There is some buzz about Mekhi Becton getting in shape this offseason and the Jets could theoretically move forward with Becton and Max Mitchell.
Round 1 - Pick 14
Georgia • Soph • 6'5" / 311 lbs
Projected Team
New England
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
POSITION RNK
5th
Isaiah Wynn remains unsigned and thus, there is a need at left tackle. Bill Belichick is not afraid to return to the Georgia well to find a replacement. Broderick Jones is a young player with room to grow.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 203 lbs
Projected Team
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
21st
POSITION RNK
1st
Brian Branch is an instinctual prospect who can fill a variety of roles within that Green Bay defense. He can handle the responsibility of communicating the defense to the rest if the coaching staff were to make that choice.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Illinois • Soph • 6'0" / 185 lbs
Projected Team
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
1st
Washington has made a few additions to its offensive line so that could alleviate some of the pressure to pick one in the first round. Instead, the Commanders address another need in the secondary with a fiery personality.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Penn State • Soph • 6'2" / 194 lbs
Projected Team
Pittsburgh
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
The legacy lands where his father's career began. The Steelers did sign Patrick Peterson, who's not a long-term option, but is a great resource for a rookie entering the league.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Pittsburgh • Soph • 6'0" / 280 lbs
Projected Team
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
41st
POSITION RNK
4th
Detroit is not going to be afraid to take an undersized interior defender. General manager Brad Holmes was in Los Angeles when the team selected Aaron Donald. Kancey is not Donald, but the Lions upgrade the pass rush across the board with a player who can shoot gaps and get into the backfield.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Florida • Soph • 6'5" / 347 lbs
Projected Team
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
1st
Tampa Bay had one hole to fill along its interior offensive line and then Shaq Mason was traded to Houston. The signing of Baker Mayfield signals that the team intends to compete this season, but the offensive line is a big concern.
Round 1 - Pick 20
Ohio State • Soph • 6'0" / 197 lbs
Projected Team
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
25th
POSITION RNK
4th
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has shown enough to be taken in the first round and potentially the first wide receiver off the board. Tyler Lockett would be 32 years old and carrying a nearly $24 million salary cap hit if he were still on the roster in 2024; that is not going to happen. Smith-Njigba is preparation for that inevitability.
Round 1 - Pick 21
Tennessee • Soph • 6'6" / 333 lbs
Projected Team
L.A. Chargers
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
4th
For the third consecutive year, Los Angeles elects to take an offensive lineman in the first round. If all of them pan out and warrant a second contract, then it could be a bit problematic financially down the road, but there is never too much protection for Justin Herbert.
Round 1 - Pick 22
TCU • Soph • 6'4" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
1st
Baltimore gets a big boundary receiver who does a good job of creating yardage post-catch. His ability to stretch the field should allow tight end Mark Andrews and wide receiver Rashod Bateman the room to operate underneath.
Round 1 - Pick 23
USC • Soph • 5'11" / 175 lbs
Projected Team
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Minnesota has officially made the decision to move on from Adam Thielen, as I have alluded to for months in mock draft scenarios. Jordan Addison enters as a valuable complement to Justin Jefferson.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Maryland • Soph • 6'2" / 200 lbs
Projected Team
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
35th
POSITION RNK
6th
Jacksonville has not shied away from investing in the secondary but they've been the wrong investments in free agency. Deonte Banks gives them a big, physical cornerback to patrol the boundary.
Round 1 - Pick 25
South Carolina • Soph • 6'1" / 186 lbs
Projected Team
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
2nd
The run on cornerbacks has already occurred, but New York still gets one of the premier options in my opinion. Cam Smith showed a lot of progress from last season to this year, but also showed great athletic qualities at the NFL Combine.
Round 1 - Pick 26
Texas • Soph • 5'11" / 215 lbs
Projected Team
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st
Dallas has finally parted ways with Ezekiel Elliott and is now left with Tony Pollard and recently signed Ronald Jones. The team could certainly wait to address the position on Day 2, but the value on Bijan Robinson was too good to pass up.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Utah • Soph • 6'4" / 240 lbs
Projected Team
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
24th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Buffalo is less concerned with its tight ends blocking than it is receiving. Dalton Kincaid is a fluid athlete who does a good job of running crisp routes and shows soft hands to secure the catch and get upfield quickly.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Notre Dame • Soph • 6'4" / 265 lbs
Projected Team
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
22nd
POSITION RNK
1st
The Northern Kentucky native replaces Hayden Hurst. Michael Mayer is a big target in chain-moving situations, but is also able to positively impact the run game.
  From Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 29
Georgia Tech • Soph • 6'5" / 285 lbs
Projected Team
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
57th
POSITION RNK
9th
The idea of taking Keion White in the first round is too rich for me personally, but this fits the profile of a New Orleans selection. The Saints seem to take offensive linemen or an edge rusher with great size and athletic qualities, like Payton Turner and Marcus Davenport, in the first round.
Round 1 - Pick 30
Georgia • Soph • 6'2" / 238 lbs
Projected Team
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
32nd
POSITION RNK
6th
The value is too good for Philadelphia to leave on the board any longer. Nolan Smith will likely be long gone by this point, but quality players are known to fall every year and the Eagles would be more than willing to add more depth to their edge rusher group.
Round 1 - Pick 31
Ohio State • Soph • 6'8" / 375 lbs
Projected Team
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
36th
POSITION RNK
6th
After signing Jawaan Taylor in free agency, Kansas City is expected to move him to the left side to replace Orlando Brown Jr. The loss of Andrew Wylie still leaves a void on the right side that could theoretically be filled by Darian Kinnard or Lucas Niang. In this scenario, they select Dawand Jones to literally anchor that side of the line.