Good morning everyone, welcome to the Pot Cakes Dynasty League Mock Draft. Better late then never. Lot of life has happened since the PCDL Championship, but we are right back to it. This is the least prepared I’ve been entering a draft, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t make predictions from a keyboard. Let’s dive right into it and see where some future dynasty players fall.
Pick 1 – Chicago Bears (from Carolina)
Caleb Williams – QB – USC
Not a lot of surprise here, Bears need a QB, Caleb is a QB. Williams is arguably the best prospect in the draft. The reason why I would not take Williams here is that the average QB height is 6’3, Williams is only 6’1. Much like the last 20 years, the Bears and Williams will come up short of the playoffs for the foreseeable future.
Pick 2 – Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels – QB – LSU
Daniels is a dual threat QB. If it weren’t for Reggie Bush, Daniels would be the most recent Heisman winner. While all the focus was on Williams this year, Daniels had a better season. Daniels flaw is that he takes a lot of shots. An absolute electric factory, but does not know how to take a hit. In a division with a guy like Micah Parsons, Daniels will want to learn how to get down fast.
Pick 3 – New England Patriots
Drake Maye – QB – North Carolina
Maye was the former #1 prospect, Maye fell off. Maye is a boring pick, but that is why it makes the most sense for the Pats. This mayebe NFL fans favorite pick of the draft. The Pats were the team to beat and now they beat themselves (not a Drake reference) by failing to draft a quality QB.
Pick 4 – Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. – WR – Ohio State
While last year there was a lot of movement, I think the top picks stay put. Harrison is a sure thing. The Cardinals need help everywhere. Kyler needs a #1. Harrison will easily step in here and be the Cards #1 WR and everyone’s #1 dynasty pick.
Pick 5 – Minnesota Vikings (trade from Los Angeles Chargers)
Trade – Minnesota Trades Pick 11, 23, and a future second for Pick 5
J.J. McCarthy – QB – Michigan
The Vikings have two options. They either trade up for a QB and try to convince Justin Jefferson to stay, or they sit tight and ensure J.J. leaves or demands a trade. The Vikings really have to make a move and with 3 QBs already off the board, I think they make their move here. McCarthy doesn’t have a lot of flash, which is the perfect replacement for Kirk.
Pick 6 – New York Giants
Malik Nabers – WR – LSU
Not too much excitement in the first 6 picks. Nabers is the clear WR2 in a WR heavy draft. The Giants are likely to separate from Daniel Jones in the near future, Nabers is known for separating from the defense and the Giants will be just plum with this pick.
Pick 7 – Tennessee Titans
Joe Alt – OT – Notre Dame
The Titans have not been the same since the injury bus hit Taylor Lewan. The Titans are in a mini rebuild with a potential franchise QB, they should find that out by addressing up their O-Line. With no alternative to who the best OT is in the draft, this is an easy pick for Tennessee.
Pick 8 – Atlanta Falcons
Laiatu Latu – Edge – UCLA
The Falcons went with Bijan last year, making a big splash. I think this year they balance things out and go with the first defensive player in the draft. Latu is ranked across the board as the best edge rusher in the draft. I think hot Lanta adds Latu.
Pick 9 – Chicago Bears
Dallas Turner – Edge – Alabama
The Bears will trade this pick back if there is a fourth QB on the board. However, the Bears think they are going to turn the corner and get into the playoff mix in the near future. Turner is a pick you don’t have to sweat, which makes him a good addition to the other pass rushing in the windy city.
Pick 10 – New York Jets
Olumuyiwa Fashanu – OT – Penn State
The Jets need O-Line help. Olumuyiwa allowed zero sacks in his college career which is something Rodgers hopes can last at least another drive into the season. Some scouts have Olumuyiwa ahead of Alt in the rankings, either way the Jets address the O-Line with this pick and hope they can stay healthy this year.
Pick 11 – Los Angeles Chargers (trade from Minnesota Vikings)
Trade – Chargers gave up pick 5 for the Vikings Picks 11, 23, and a future second.
Rome Odunze – Washington – WR
The Chargers have a luxury pick here. With two early seconds, the Chargers can address a huge need with trading Allen and releasing Williams. Herbert needs a WR. The Chargers are hoping to see more results from Odunze than they did from Johnston last season. Regardless, the Chargers have two young weapons for their promising QB Herbert.
Pick 12 – Denver Broncos
Jared Verse – Edge – Florida State
The Broncos having already addressed the QB situation by trading for Zach Wilson, they just need to go best available. The Broncos need defensive help. Verse is arguably the best available here. One of the keys to success in football is to pressure the quarterback. This is something Jared is well versed in and maybe someone that brings back a Von Miller type feel to mile high.
Pick 13 – Las Vegas Raiders
Cooper DeJean – CB – Iowa
The Raiders are known for making splash picks in the first round. I think DeJean would be a splash pick. While the Raiders normal draft based on speed, this year they draft on need. The need for a versatile DB that can play outside, slot, or safety.
Pick 14 – New Orleans Saints
JC Latham – OT – Alabama
Saints need O-Line help, Alabama is right next door, Latham is good. The Saints are taking an OT here. I’m not sure which one, but I think they are locked in here and its O-Line.
Pick 15 – Indianapolis Colts
Terrion Arnold – CB – Alabama
Back to back Bama players. Colts need some help on the defensive side of things.
Pick 16 – Seattle Seahawks
Byron Murphy II – DT – Texas
A division that just lost Aaron Donald, the Seahawks look to have the next best thing. Macdonald is a defensive coach. There is a lot of bias in the first year head coach’s first draft pick. A defensive guy gets a defensive player. Murphy might be the second in his family, but he is #1 on the D-Tackle board.
Pick 17 – Philadelphia Eagles (trade from Jacksonville)
Trade – Eagles Trade pick 22 and a future second for Jacksonville’s Pick 17
Quinyon Mitchell – CB – Toledo
I’m not a trade expert, but I like the Eagles to jump up slightly to grab arguably the #1 CB on the board. Mitchell is a burner. The Eagles need secondary help. With the other two CBs off the board the Eagles need to make a mini splash to clean up any Q’s on their defense.
Pick 18 – Cincinnati Bengals
Jer’Zhan Newton – DT – Illinois
The Bengals went from no O-Line to no D-Line. The Bengals were one of the worst run defenses in the league last year. And to any action there is always an opposite and equal reaction, the Bengals change things with Newton.
Pick 19 – Los Angeles Rams
Nate Wiggins – CB – Clemson
Wiggins was the fastest corner in the draft. The Rams were torched last year. Wide receivers won’t have as much wiggle room with Wiggins flying around in the secondary. The Rams would rather have a QB or a DT, but if they sit tight, they might have to adjust their draft day pick.
Pick 20 – Pittsburgh Steelers
Troy Fautanu – OG – Washington
The Steelers need to address their line. While the Steelers could take the 4th OT on the board, I think they take the best available interior lineman. It’s a safe pick, it’s a need, no reason to reach back unless it’s to trade.
Pick 21 – Miami Dolphins
Graham Barton – C – Duke
The Dolphins need O-Line help. Graham started a lot at tackle but he’s smore than that. He can go inside or outside. The Dolphins need help across the board and Barton can fill any one of those spots.
Pick 22 – Jacksonville Jaguars (trade from Philadelphia)
Trade – Eagles traded Pick 22 and a future second for Jacksonville’s Pick 17.
Brian Thomas Jr. – WR – LSU
The Jags could address either side of the line, but Lawrence needs another weapon. Brian Thomas scored a lot of TDs last year and is fast. With a 4.3 40, Lawrence can just throw it up and hope.
Pick 23 – Los Angeles Chargers (trade from Minnesota Vikings)
Trade – Chargers gave up pick 5 for the Vikings Picks 11, 23, and a future second.
Amarius Mims – OT – Georgia
Harbaugh loves to run the ball. The Chargers need O-Line help. Mims is 6’8, there is just no way Harbaugh turns down a chance to draft a human being of this size.
Pick 24 – Buffalo Bills (trade with Dallas Cowboys)
Trade – Cowboys give up Pick 24 for Buffalo’s Pick 28, 133 and a future 3rd.
Xavier Legette – WR – South Carolina
The Bills storm up in the draft to grab a WR having traded away Diggs. This is a drastic and unnecessary move, but the Bills haven’t always made the said or done the right things. I think they make a mini move to show that trading Diggs wasn’t a huge mistake.
Pick 25 – Green Bay Packers
Taliese Fuaga – OT – Oregon State
The Packers are going to make a safe pick this year. O-Line is the safest pick. No one can get too emotional over this pick, but this name will be tough to say after a few Miller Lites (not a sponsor). Bahkti is gone, the Packers faugetta bout him with Taliese.
Pick 26 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chop Robinson – Edge – Penn State
Pirates are known for chopped off limbs and robbing people. Chop Robinson is a perfect fit and also takes care of the Buccaneers pass rush concerns.
Pick 27 – Arizona Cardinals (from Houston)
Kool-Aid McKinstry – CB – Alabama
The Cardinals will have an exciting rookie camp with their two firsts. Kool-Aid is the best draft name since Hollywood Brown.
Pick 28 – Dallas Cowboys (trade from Buffalo)
Trade – Cowboys give up Pick 24 for Buffalo’s Pick 28, 133 and a future 3rd.
Adonai Mitchell – WR – Texas
The Cowboys knew they could address a number of concerns by just sliding back a little. They could go anywhere on the O-Line, D-Line or WR. Jerry is not known to trade back, so he still has to make the draft about him. Mitchell runs a 4.3 and went to Texas. Jerry is going to really sell this pick despite line being a bigger concern for the Cowboys.
Pick 29 – Detroit Lions
Kris Jenkins – DT – Michigan
If Dan Campbell proved anything last year is that prospect rankings don’t matter. The Lions need D-Line help, Jenkins can provide that. The pressure Hutchinson provides on the outside should allow Jenkins to get better matchups and hopefully result in being a better pass rusher than he was at Michigan.
Pick 30 – Baltimore Ravens
Tyler Guyton – OT – Oklahoma
The Ravens need O-Line. The Ravens typically will grab a defensive guy, but Lamar is too important to not provide the help needed. Guyton is the guy to help the Ravens a ton.
Pick 31 – San Francisco 49ers
Jordan Morgan – OT – Arizona
San Fran needs to keep Purdy upright and just trust the offense. Another option here would be to address CB, but I think they take more shots later on in the draft at that position.
Pick 32 – Kansas City Chiefs
Xavier Worthy – WR – Texas
With Rice facing a possible suspension and question marks across the board at WR, Xavier is worthy of a shot here. He’s fast, running a 4.2. The Chiefs will continue to draft speedy WRs until they find their next Tyreek Hill.
Well that does it for the Mock, I hope you and yours have a better tomorrow. We will do a quick run down of the first round following the draft and how that impacts dynasty rankings. If you have a high dynasty pick, probably go with a WR. This is not a great draft for RBs.
Let’s go!
JonnyDIII
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