Here is NFL Draft contributor Craig’s 2nd 3 round mock draft of Draft Season
The Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine have both come and gone which means we’re starting to get a better picture as to what each prospect is all about, which position groups look loaded and which don’t, and how things might begin to shake out come draft day.
We’ve also seen Russell Wilson traded from the Seahawks to the Broncos and Washington make a trade for Commander Carson Wentz from the Colts with both trades shaking up the options for how this quarterback class might play out.
So before any more trades get announced (Jimmy G, Deshaun Watson – I’m looking at you!) let’s get Mock Draft 2.0 in the books.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon
The Jaguars have once again franchise tagged Cam Robinson and having drafted Walker Little in the second round last year and seen him make good enough progress to start him towards the end of the season and see him perform well in those games suggests to me this pick will lean towards the pass rushers with the first overall pick.
It therefore comes down to a choice between Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson or the guy I still believe is the leading edge rusher in this draft, Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Oregon Duck is such a dominant force when healthy (people tend to forget he played a fair bit of 2021 while hurt) that I feel he has to be the pick here.
2. Detroit Lions – Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
A lot of the Lions fans I hear from tell me they want one of the blue chip defensive prospects with this chip – ideally local boy Aidan Hutchinson – because they’ve got so many holes that they need to fill that a QB simply isn’t going to help them solve.
The problem for the Lions is that Jared Goff’s contract only runs through the 2022 season and so they need to have a plan at the most important position in football or face having to re-sign Goff or definitely start a rookie in 2023. Neither of those options will be appealing to Dan Campbell and his team.
I firmly believe that the Lions asked for Sam Howell and Malik Willis to be on their squad in the Senior Bowl because they had their eyes set on drafting one of them to be the face of their franchise going forward. Dan Campbell could barely contain his love for Willis when interviewed on the sideline during the game and with the amount of arm talent, mobility and desire he has, I think Detroit fans will quickly grow to love him.
3. Houston Texans – Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan
Quite how the Texans aren’t picking first overall is beyond me – this franchise is clearly the most dysfunctional in the NFL and it isn’t even close. Possibly the only redeeming feature Houston now has to offer us is Lovie Smith’s beard.
The big question that remains for the Texans this offseason is what happens to DeShaun Watson as they surely cannot go through another draft and another season with him still languishing around on the roster, taking up cap space, but ultimately doing the square root of nothing.
This is a team that has to improve defensively and has an obvious need for an edge rusher to help them get pressure on opposing quarterbacks, so if Aidan Hutchinson (or indeed Thibodeaux) is still on the board here then it is hard to see the Texans passing on him.
4. New York Jets – Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
After spending their first four draft picks on the offensive side of the ball last year it will come as no surprise to anyone if the Jets focus heavily on retooling their 32nd-ranked defense in the early rounds of this draft.
With that in mind I thought about going with Kyle Hamilton here – the Falcons showed last year that if you believe in an elite talent then drafting them as high as number 4 overall is no bad thing.
But if an elite prospect at one of the most valuable positions in football is still available, as is the case here with Evan Neal, then picking him and continuing to protect the 2nd overall pick from 2021 with first round talent would definitely be a smart move.
5. New York Giants – Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State
If the Giants are serious about their belief in Daniel Jones then new Head Coach Brian Daboll is going to have to find ways to improve the supporting cast around their quarterback as well as looking to get Saquan Barkley back to something close to his best running the football.
One common denominator between the two is the offensive line – a group that underperformed in 2021 and will need to be improved if this franchise is going to start taking steps in the right direction.
There’s a lot to like about the way ‘Ickey’ Ekwonu plays offensive line – with power and tenacity as well as a great deal of athleticism. He’s also shown himself to be incredibly versatile in his time at NC State and contributes forcefully in both run and pass sets, which will make him a really good fit for what the Giants are going to want to do.
6. Carolina Panthers – Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina
If there’s one thing the Panthers absolutely have to do this offseason it is to get better at quarterback – Sam Darnold is clearly not the answer they were looking for when they traded for him last year.
Speaking of trades it wouldn’t at all be a shock if owner David Tepper wanted his team to get in on the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes but if Carolina enters draft day without having made a move at QB then they will certainly have done their due diligence on the crop available in this draft.
Sam Howell is my QB1 – he remains poised in the pocket even when under pressure as consistently as he was in 2021, has the athletic ability to take off and run when the pocket collapses, and has the ability to make all the throws you could ask of him and more.
7. New York Giants (from Chicago) – George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue
Having already upgraded their offensive line with the fifth overall pick the Giants could consider adding an offensive weapon, likely a wide receiver, with this selection if they want to keep adding to the assets around their quarterback.
But having drafted Kadarius Toney last year they instead opt to look at strengthening the other premium positions on their roster, starting with adding the sort of pass rusher synonymous with the Giants teams that went to Super Bowls in 2008 and 2012.
George Karlaftis is surprisingly under the radar given the focus on the two pass rushers already off the board. He’s more than capable against the run, explosive off the snap and gets upfield quickly and often, and also offers the flexibility to be able to slide inside in obvious passing situations as his size means he can take on and win against double teams when operating without a load of space.
Rumour has it that teams are all over the place on Karlaftis but he’s got a whole bunch of traits that the Giants love and I think he’s a great fit.
8. Atlanta Falcons – Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
The Falcons demonstrated their commitment to adding talented players regardless of position when they drafted Kyle Pitts as high as they did last year. That approach to roster building worked for Terry Fontenot’s Saints and so he’s likely to stick to what he knows when it comes to making this pick.
Atlanta needs to improve its defense and having one of the most talented and highly rated prospects in this year’s draft (my #1 overall prospect) still on the board here would be a significant coup for a franchise that needs to add help in its secondary alongside AJ Terrell.
Kyle Hamilton is a proper do-it-all safety who is happy in the box and has the size to make tackles stick up against even the most powerful of backs, but also excels in coverage too.
9. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) – Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
This is the first of the picks the Seahawks have obtained from the Russell Wilson trade, but with Willis and Howell off the board there’s no way they’ll be going for a QB with this pick.
One of Russ’ biggest complaints over the last few years in Seattle has been the lack of quality in the offensive line tasked with protecting him. While Wilson has been able to partly counteract that with his mobility, presumed incumbent Drew Lock doesn’t quite posses the same skills.
Mississippi State’s Charles Cross is an outstanding pass blocker who has excelled in college, giving up just one sack on 682 pass blocking snaps last year. His experience, coupled with his size and athleticism, will mean he is able to start from day one.
10. New York Jets (from Seattle) – Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia
After getting Evan Neal a few picks ago this just *has* to be a defensive selection from the Jets. Robert Saleh’s defense is all about using the front four to get pressure and then playing solid if unspectacular coverage.
Travon Walker who is explosive, twitchy and incredibly quick off the snap – as his mind blowing performance at the Combine only served to help demonstrate. He also offers the versatility to play a number of roles across the defensive line and would be a great addition to the Jets defensive line.
11. Washington Commanders – Tyler Linderbaum, IOL, Iowa
I said last time that the newly named Commanders had shown a propensity for going with veterans at the quarterback position in recent years and that I wasn’t convinced that would change this year.
After reportedly going after Russell Wilson they eventually settled on a trade for Carson Wentz. They say one man’s trash is another’s treasure but you can’t help but feel that Ron Riveria is taking a huge gamble here.
If they’re going to help their man out, Washington needs to be able to run the ball effectively as well as finding some help at receiver. With the depth in the pass catching class in this draft, Washington opts for an elite talent on the offensive line in Tyler Linderbaum with this pick.
12. Minnesota Vikings – Derek Stingley, CB,LSU
Minnesota seem to have been in need of a cornerback for each of the last few years and while they were able to paper over some of the cracks by bringing in Patrick Peterson, with a number of top options still on the board this has to be the year the Vikings finally bring in some young secondary help.
Stingley put some very impressive games on tape time and again as a true freshman and a sophomore but then struggled to stay healthy over the last couple of years, making any assessment of him slightly more difficult than it should be.
With his size and coverage abilities though the upside is huge and there’s no concern that the injuries are ones that may hamper him regularly throughout his career, so this could be a really smart pick by the Vikings.
13. Cleveland Browns – Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas
Now that Odell Beckham has gone on to win a Super Bowl with the Rams the portion of the Browns fanbase that believes this team is better off without Baker Mayfield is growing ever louder.
But finding a way to get the best out of Mayfield is the only way Cleveland is going to progress into the postseason and make a run at winning it all. Adding Arkansas wideout Treylon Burks will give their offense a weapon with an incredibly diverse skill set to work with – he’s 6’4 and got pace to burn making him a matchup nightmare for defenses and a really exciting piece for the Browns to work with.
14. Baltimore Ravens – Andrew Booth, CB, Clemson
Given how often they manged to get their quarterbacks injured the Ravens might well be considering looking for some offensive line help early in this year’s draft. However their defense also needs some help and nowhere more so than in the secondary, where both Andrew Booth and Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner remain on the board.
In this scenario they go with the Clemson product who is known for consistently breaking up passes with his physicality and determination to get to the ball, whilst also displaying above-average quickness and having the height to enable him to match up with most receivers.
15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami) – Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
The Eagles have three of the next five selections from this point on and whilst many expect them to trade away at least one of these selections I’m not in the habit of projecting trades.
So in this mock the Eagles are going address a number of key positions. Aside from Darius Slay they don’t really have a cornerback of any real note. Step forth Ahmad Gardner, aka Sauce, the Bearcats corner who shot to prominence in 2021 as Cincinnati made a run into the College Football Playoff semi-finals.
Gardner is getting a lot of love from draftniks at the moment – I’ve seen some suggesting he could even go in the top 10. Standing at over 6’2 and with a record that shows he gave up no touchdowns in coverage whilst at Cincinnati you can see why some will be salivating at his potential and why the Eagles will be delighted to snag him with this pick.
16. Philadelphia Eagles (from Indianapolis) – Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
The Eagles could also do with adding a weapon to support their young quarterback Jalen Hurts, giving him more options in terms of who to throw the ball to.
Last year’s first round pick DeVonta Smith gives the Eagles gamebreaking speed and the ability to mix things up, so a polished receiver Hurts can rely on to run nice, clean routes like Ohio State’s Chris Olave would be a great complementary piece in this offense and help the Eagles take the next step in their development.
17. Los Angeles Chargers – Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
The Georgia defense shut down opponent after opponent in 2021 and they set that all up by being absolutely against the run. The Chargers by contrast had one of the league’s worst defenses when it came to stopping the run and addressing that obvious deficiency will surely be high on their agenda this offseason.
Jordan Davis only took the field on about 65% of Georgia’s snaps last year which has led to some pigeon holing him as an old-fashioned run stuffing nose tackle. He’s much more than that – making an impact on almost every play, getting into the backfield and finding his way to the ball carrier with a scary level of regularity.
Given that skill set he’s also got clear upside to be effective on passing downs – something he may well do more regularly in the NFL, especially now the world has seen just how rare of an athlete he really is after his Combine performance.
18. New Orleans Saints – Matt Corral, QB, Mississippi
The Saints had a look at the post-Drew Brees era in 2021 and the combination of Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill wasn’t exactly pretty. Now throw in the retirement of Sean Payton and the cap hell they appear to be in and the time feels ripe to start again at the quarterback position with at least one eye on the future.
Ole Miss QB Matt Corral took significant strides forward in 2021 and has the arm talent to make any throw you could ask of him. He throws laser beams on short and intermediate routes and can use his legs when he needs to as well. And the Saints have the new face of their franchise.
19. Philadelphia Eagles – David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan
Back with the Eagles again, and this time they’re focussed in on the defensive line and a pass rusher in particular. David Ojabo, Michigan’s part-Scottish part-Nigerian edge rusher, rose to the fore in 2021 playing opposite Aidan Hutchinson on the fearsome defense that helped take the Wolverines into the college playoffs.
Ojabo’s ceiling is undoubtedly high but he’s a tad raw at the moment which is why he’s not higher up the board. His athletic upside is huge though and the Eagles could well find themselves with a guy who turns into a dominant pass rusher a year or two down the road.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers – Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa
I’ve seen a lot of mock drafts with Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett in this spot but I think that’s a case of people joining dots that simply aren’t there. I’m sure it would be a great story, but its not one that I can see happening right now.
Instead I’ve got the Steelers addressing their offensive line here – an area of the roster they’ve seemingly overlooked in recent years. I’m not sure any prospect ever could typify the notion of Steelers football more than Trevor Penning who would surely be an immediate upgrade at right tackle and would help last year’s 1st round pick Najee Harris run the ball more effectively.
21. New England Patriots – Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia
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New England took QB Mac Jones in the first round last year and surrounding their young, promising signal caller with talent will surely be a priority this offseason. However the Patriots don’t have a habit of drafting good wide receivers in round one and have been burned previously when they’ve tried so I’m not anticipating them going that way here.
Instead, with the top two linebackers both still on the board and them displaying the sort of intangible leadership skills and sideline to sideline speed that Bill Belichick loves, I think that’s the direction they would go with this selection. When in doubt the Patriots love to go with an SEC player so Nakobe Dean, who has drawn a number of comparisons to Dont’a Hightower, is the pick.
22. Las Vegas Raiders – Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
Las Vegas enters this offseason with three of its four key interior defensive linemen out of contract, an offensive line that remains in a state of flux, and a need to pick up some playmakers on offense. So with the way the board has fallen, the Raiders have a number of options including Kenyon Green, Zion Johnson, Devonte Wyatt, Jameson Williams and Drake London.
But in this mock draft with the way the board has fallen I can’t see Las Vegas being able to turn down the chance to draft Ohio State’s Garrett Wilson, who managed to run 0.01 seconds faster than teammate Chris Olave at the Combine.
Wilson came out of Olave’s shadows during 2021, often finding himself as the Buckeyes’ primary target in games as he amassed over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns. Wilson will give Derek Carr an important new go-to playmaker.
23. Arizona Cardinals – Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida
There’s been some weird posturing going on in the desert between the Cardinals and Kyler Murray over the last few weeks – presumably as both sides dwell on the disappointment of not meeting the lofty goals they’d set for themselves in 2021. Murray’s weird instagram post being the latest instalment, shortly after which Arizona announced contract extensions for Steve Keim and Kliff Kingsbury but not their quarterback.
One area that Arizona seems to have been in need of strengthening for a couple of years now is in the secondary and they continue to rank in the bottom half of the league when it comes to most passing defensive statistics. Adding a tall, lean, aggressive ballhawking cornerback like Florida’s Kaiir Elam will surely help them to address that area of weakness.
24. Dallas Cowboys – Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
After they selected Micah Parsons with their first pick last year you’d have probably got very good money on the Cowboys drafting another linebacker in the first round this year. However, the way Dallas have used the Defensive Rookie of the Year means they do still have a need for an off-ball player in the middle of their defense.
Step forward Devin Lloyd who has been such a leader for Utah for the last couple of years and has all of the intangibles that NFL teams love. Lloyd is also an exceptionally sure tackler and has the sideline-to-sideline speed and range to sniff out the ball in any situation and make a play.
25. Buffalo Bills – Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia
The Bills have got one of the strongest rosters in the entire NFL at the moment and don’t have a huge number of pending free agents to worry about losing either, giving them a huge amount of flexibility around how they approach the draft.
But with both Harrison Phillips and Vernon Butler due to be free agents, one area Buffalo may want to look at adding a quality player at is defensive tackle. Devonte Wyatt is yet another of the Georgia defensive players who put up an incredible Combine performance that helped to further evidence the athletic dominance we saw on tape, and would be an excellent addition to this Bills defensive line.
26. Tennessee Titans – Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
The trade for Julio Jones hasn’t quite worked out the way the Titans would have planned it and they need to ensure they don’t go into yet another season being over reliant on Derrick Henry.
Jameson Williams would be a really intriguing addition to Tennessee’s roster here, giving them a real x-factor type of receiver who is dangerous every time he gets the ball in his hands.
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jermaine Johnson, EDGE, Florida State
Whoever has to pick up the mantle from the GOAT in Tampa Bay is going to have an incredibly tough job indeed, though we all saw Mac Jones able to handle that pressure up in New England. I’m not expecting the Bucs to be starting a rookie in week one of the 2022 season though.
With that said, and despite the likes of Kenny Pickett and Desmond Ridder still being on the board, I expect them to look for a player who can make an impact in his first season – after all, I’m sure Bruce Arians would love another ring or two before he retires (again).
Local prospect Jermaine Johnson who, by the way, is being overhyped when people talk about him as a potential top 10 pick would however represent a good value choice at this point. The Bucs have a number of defensive linemen and edge rushers hitting free agency so restocking with the long, speedy Johnson at this point would also help them address a significant area of need.
28. Green Bay Packers – Drake London, WR, USC
So Aaron Rodgers is returning to Green Bay on what is rumoured to be a new 4 year deal while his top target Davante Adams has been given the franchise tag, presumably with an eye towards getting a long term deal done so the pair remain together and able to continue to build on their relationship.
However finding another target in the form of USC’s Drake London would give Rodgers a big target with excellent hands to aim for, meaning defenses will need to pick their poison while Rodgers utilises the additional weapon to keep picking teams apart.
29. Miami Dolphins (from San Francisco) – Kenyon Green, IOL, Texas A&M
The Dolphins, and in particular owner Stephen Ross, are one of the teams consistently linked with making a big swing to go after a quarterback via a trade. However they’ve got Tua Tagovailoa going into just his third year in the league having been unable to stay healthy and on the field throughout his first two.
The Dolphins would be wise to strengthen their offensive line to help keep him upright and Kenyon Green is the type of offensive lineman who could make a real difference to this group. Green is an incredibly versatile lineman having started at every position during his time with the Aggies and he plays with a toughness that his coaches love.
30. Kansas City Chiefs – Lewis Cine, S, Georgia
The Chiefs appear willing to let the Honey Badger Tyrann Mathieu walk in free agency and that could leave them with a hole in their secondary that they could well look to fill with this pick.
Georgia’s Lewis Cine is a guy who I have on the 1st/2nd round borderline at the moment but after he tested incredibly well at the Combine I’m erring on the side of him landing in round one.
He’s quick, jumped out of his skin and has some really nice instincts when it comes to reading the game and being in the right position at the right time to make a play.
31. Cincinnati Bengals – Zion Johnson, IOL, Boston College
Anyone who continues to insist that the Bengals were wrong to draft JaMarr Chase over Penei Sewell has probably been living under a rock all year while Cincinnati made its way into the Super Bowl. But that run doesn’t hide the fact that Joe Burrow ended up on his backside far too often this season and that this team does need to address its offensive line this offseason.
Zion Johnson had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl that may just have nudged him into first round contention, especially for a team like the Bengals with such an obvious need. He’s physical, competitive and always makes sure he finishes plays off in a way that coaches love.
32. Detroit Lions (from LA Rams) – Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington
The Lions have the final pick of the first round courtesy of the Matt Stafford trade and having drafted their quarterback of the future earlier on, the plan will surely be to go with the best player available regardless of position for the rest of the draft.
At this point that guy is surely Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie who would be an excellent fit in Detroit – he has the skill set to play a mix of press man and zone coverages and is physical in the tackle too.
Round 2
| 33 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Daxton Hill | Michigan | S |
| 34 | Detroit Lions | Christian Harris | Alabama | LB |
| 35 | New York Jets | Brandon Smith | Penn State | LB |
| 36 | New York Giants | Jahan Dotson | Penn State | WR |
| 37 | Houston Texans | Roger McCreary | Auburn | CB |
| 38 | New York Jets from Carolina | Martin Emerson | Mississippi State | CB |
| 39 | Chicago Bears | Nicholas Petit-Frere | Ohio State | OT |
| 40 | Seattle Seahawks from Denver | Kenny Pickett | Pittsburgh | QB |
| 41 | Seattle Seahawks | DeMarvin Leal | Texas A&M | DT |
| 42 | Indianapolis Colts from Washington | Desmond Ridder | Cincinnati | QB |
| 43 | Atlanta Falcons | Perrion Winfrey | Oklahoma | DT |
| 44 | Cleveland Browns | Chad Muma | Wyoming | LB |
| 45 | Baltimore Ravens | Travis Jones | Connecticut | DT |
| 46 | Minnesota Vikings | Drake Jackson | USC | EDGE |
| 47 | Washington Commanders from Indianapolis | George Pickens | Georgia | WR |
| 48 | Chicago Bears (from Los Angeles Chargers) | Christian Watson | North Dakota State | WR |
| 49 | New Orleans Saints | Bernhard Raimann | Central Michigan | OT |
| 50 | Miami Dolphins | Breece Hall | Iowa State | RB |
| 51 | Philadelphia Eagles | Darrian Beavers | Cincinnati | LB |
| 52 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Carson Strong | Nevada | QB |
| 53 | Las Vegas Raiders | Channing Tindall | Georgia | LB |
| 54 | New England Patriots | Kyler Gordon | Washington | CB |
| 55 | Arizona Cardinals | Arnold Ebiketie | Penn State | EDGE |
| 56 | Dallas Cowboys | Jamaree Salyer | Georgia | IOL |
| 57 | Buffalo Bills | Ed Ingram | LSU | IOL |
| 58 | Atlanta Falcons from Tennessee | Boye Mafe | Minnesota | EDGE |
| 59 | Green Bay Packers | Damone Clark | LSU | LB |
| 60 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jaquan Brisker | Penn State | S |
| 61 | San Francisco 49ers | Tariq Woolen | UTSA | CB |
| 62 | Kansas City Chiefs | Myjai Sanders | Cincinnati | EDGE |
| 63 | Cincinnati Bengals | Trey McBride | Colorado State | TE |
| 64 | Denver Broncos from LA Rams | Sean Rhyan | UCLA | OT |
Round 3
| 65 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Khalil Shakir | Boise State | WR |
| 66 | Detroit Lions | Nik Bonitto | Oklahoma | EDGE |
| 67 | New York Giants | Quay Walker | Georgia | LB |
| 68 | Houston Texans | Jalen Pitre | Baylor | S |
| 69 | New York Jets | David Bell | Purdue | WR |
| 70 | Jacksonville Jaguars from Carolina | Josh Jobe | Alabama | CB |
| 71 | Chicago Bears | Kingsley Enagbare | South Carolina | EDGE |
| 72 | Seattle Seahawks | Sam Williams | Ole Miss | EDGE |
| 73 | Indianapolis Colts from Washington | Darian Kinnard | Kentucky | OT |
| 74 | Atlanta Falcons | Kenneth Walker | Michigan State | RB |
| 75 | Denver Broncos | Jalen Wydermyer | Texas A&M | TE |
| 76 | Baltimore Ravens | Kerby Joseph | Illinois | S |
| 77 | Minnesota Vikings | Jeremy Ruckert | Ohio State | TE |
| 78 | Cleveland Browns | Cameron Thomas | San Diego State | EDGE |
| 79 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cole Strange | Chattanooga | IOL |
| 80 | Houston Texans from New Orleans | Troy Andersen | Montana State | LB |
| 81 | New York Giants from Miami | Dylan Parham | Memphis | IOL |
| 82 | Indianapolis Colts | Jalen Tolbert | South Alabama | WR |
| 83 | Philadelphia Eagles | Logan Hall | Houston | DT |
| 84 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Akayleb Evans | Missouri | CB |
| 85 | New England Patriots | John Metchie III | Alabama | WR |
| 86 | Las Vegas Raiders | Cam Taylor-Britt | Nebraska | CB |
| 87 | Arizona Cardinals | Isaiah Likely | Coastal Carolina | TE |
| 88 | Dallas Cowboys | Alec Pierce | Cincinnati | WR |
| 89 | Buffalo Bills | Derion Kendrick | Georgia | CB |
| 90 | Tennessee Titans | Jake Ferguson | Wisconsin | TE |
| 91 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Brian Asamoah | Oklahoma | LB |
| 92 | Green Bay Packers | Amare Barno | Virginia Tech | EDGE |
| 93 | Kansas City Chiefs | Erik Ezukanma | Texas Tech | WR |
| 94 | San Francisco 49ers | Abraham Lucas | Washington State | OT |
| 95 | Cincinnati Bengals | Leo Chenal | Wisconsin | LB |
| 96 | Denver Broncos from LA Rams | Nick Cross | Maryland | S |