With two picks in the top 10, the New York Giants should have the biggest impact on Thursday night’s NFL draft while Arizona needs to make a decision on Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, arguably the best overall prospect.
1. Las Vegas
Fernando Mendoza, QB, IND
There hasn’t been and won’t be any drama with the top pick year as this selection has been set in stone for months.
2. New York Jets
David Bailey, DE, Texas Tech
This one could come down to the buzzer, but we think the Jets side with the better pure rusher to kickstart their defence.
3. Arizona
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
Reese has tremendous upside and the versatility to play off the ball, making a valuable addition to the Cards’ pedestrian defence.
4. Tennessee
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Love is the most-debated player in the draft and arguably is the best overall player available. But as an RB, his positional value is low.
5. New York Giants
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
With two top-10 picks, the Giants have a lot in play. Styles is a great athlete and a good choice to lead John Harbaugh’s defence.
6. Cleveland
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Browns stay in state and grab the top receiver on most draft boards, a much-needed weapon for their lackluster passing game.
7. Washington
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona St.
Tyson’s playmaking ability has seen his stock rise dramatically and he would be an excellent compliment to Terry McLaurin in Washington.
8. New Orleans
Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami
The biggest concerns about Bain are his arm length, but his other traits should make him an impact player for the Saints right off the bat.
9. Kansas City
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
According to reports, Andy Reid is desperate to upgrade his offensive line, which is an obvious need after seeing Patrick Mahomes injured last year.
10. New York Giants
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
The Giants once again have plenty of options here, but upgrading the offensive line makes the most sense after going defence with their top pick.
11. Miami
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
He’s the top corner in the draft and another prospect that should have an immediate impact as a starter while the Dolphins begin their rebuild.
12. Dallas
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
The Cowboys should consider themselves lucky to land a player like Downs, who arguably is a top-5 talent in the draft, but plays “less valuable” position.
13. L.A. Rams
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Rams are in win-now mode and rarely have a pick this high in the draft. They’ll cash in with another weapon to help take another shot at the Super Bowl before Matthew Stafford hangs up his cleats.
14. Baltimore
Vega Ioane, OG, Penn State
This is one of the most widely predicted fits in the first round with Ioane set to anchor the Ravens offensive line for years to come.
15. Tampa Bay
Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami
At 25 years old, he’s on the older side as a prospect, but the Ottawa-born edge rusher had more sacks than stud teammate Bain Jr.
16. New York Jets
Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
A tough playmaker who has the ability to play both outside and in the slot, he’ll fill a need with the Jets severely lacking in receiving talent.
17. Detroit
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
He might not be the most highly touted tackle prospect available, but several insiders have claimed the Lions are in love with Miller.
18. Minnesota
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Even if Harrison Smith doesn’t retire, the Vikings certainly have to think about the future at safety considering how crucial the position is to their defensive scheme.
19. Carolina
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
Sadiq rates as the draft’s best TE prospect and should provide good production as a receiving threat while also contributing as a blocker.
20. Dallas
Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
Faulk’s combination of size, length and athleticism should help the Cowboys improve in both pass rush and run defence up front.
21. Pittsburgh
Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
The latest reports of Broderick Jones suffering a setback in recovering from a neck injury only adds to the Steelers’ need for offensive line help.
22. L.A. Chargers
Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State
The Chargers could be looking to trade out of this spot, but if they stay put, grabbing one of the draft’s better run defenders will serve them well.
23. Philadelphia
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
The Eagles are good at looking ahead and know they need a long-term replacement for Lane Johnson soon, especially after his injury-riddled 2025 season.
24. Cleveland
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona St.
Coming into the draft with a reported goal of landing some help at receiver and on the offensive line, the Browns should accomplish their mission.
25. Chicago
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
It’s rare to see three safeties go in the first round of a draft, but McNeil-Warren has the talent and traits to complete the trifecta.
26. Buffalo
T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
While adding a receiver could be tempting, the Bills defence continues to be
27. San Francisco
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
Some 49ers fans have been groaning about this pick, but Trent Williams — who just re-signed for two years — is 37 years old and the line has dealt with injury and depth issues for a while.
28. Houston
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
After missing out on a run of strong offensive linemen, the Texans should look to beef up the other side of the trenches and Woods would go great alongside Will Anderson.
29. Kansas City
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
The Chiefs should be looking to restock their defensive backfield after trading away TJ McDuffie earlier this year and acquiring this pick in the process.
30. Miami
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
After an off-season overhaul, the Dolphins are in desperate need of some weapons in the passing game.
31. New England
Chris Johnson Jr., CB, San Diego St.
With and A.J. Brown reportedly all but completed, the Pats can address some other needs here.
32. Seattle
Jermod McCoy, DB, Tennessee
Injury concerns with his knee could see this highly talented prospect slide into the second round.