PICK #1
TENNESSEE TITANS
Ward has emerged as the consensus first pick and new QB for the Titans to build around. His talent was evident at Washington State and Miami and he still has room to grow.
Biggest Needs: QB, WR, LB, EDGE, CB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CAM WARD, QB, Miami

 

 

PICK #2
CLEVELAND BROWNS
The Browns forego a QB and the talented Travis Hunter to take the top edge rusher in the draft and bolster and already formidable D-line.
Biggest Needs: QB, WR, OL, CB, EDGE
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: ABDUL CARTER, EDGE, Penn State

 

 

PICK #3
NEW YORK GIANTS
The Giants also hold fire on picking a QB, instead taking the two-way threat Hunter.
Biggest Needs: QB, OG, EDGE, DT, WR
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: TRAVIS HUNTER, WR/CB, Colorado

 

 

PICK #4
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Campbell’s measurables might not be an ideal fit for an NFL tackle, but his skillset is. He could be utilised at tackle or move inside to guard to protect sophomore QB Drake Maye.
Biggest Needs: OT, WR, EDGE, OG, RB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: WILL CAMPBELL, OT, LSU

 

 

PICK #5
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
The Jags have said they want to make a statement pick which could lean towards Ashton Jeanty. Instead, they chose to add another Walker to one of the most explosive pass-rushes in the AFC.
Biggest Needs: DT, TE, CB, S, WR
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JALON WALKER, EDGE, Georgia

 

 

PICK #6
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
The Raiders roll with Geno and give him the most formidable runner in the draft to lean on.
Biggest Needs: CB, LB, WR, RB, OG
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: ASHTON JEANTY, RB, Boise State

 

 

PICK #7
NEW YORK JETS
The Jets may be in flux at QB but decide the best way is to build from the trenches up with the Longhorns’ versatile lineman.
Biggest Needs: OT, WR, TE, CB, DT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KELVIN BANKS Jr, OT, Texas

 

 

PICK #8
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Carolina address a defense that ranked last in yards and points by taking the premier defensive tackle in the draft.
Biggest Needs: EDGE, S, LB, WR, OT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MASON GRAHAM, DT, Michigan

 

 

PICK #9
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Shedeur Sanders slides, but not as far as some might think as the Saints pick up their potential successor for Derek Carr.
Biggest Needs: DT, CB, OT, LB, QB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: SHEDEUR SANDERS, QB, Colorado

 

 

PICK #10
CHICAGO BEARS
Ryan Poles decides not to trade up for Jeanty and continue to focus on protection for Caleb Williams as a priority, picking up a potential successor for Braxton Jones.
Biggest Needs: RB, EDGE, S, OT, LB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: ARMAND MEMBOU, OT, Missouri

 

 

PICK #11
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers
San Francisco’s defensive line has had a lot of turnover this offseason. The rebuild of the front starts with the First Team All-SEC member and Consensus All-American Nolen.
Biggest Needs: EDGE, DT, OG, LB, OT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: WALTER NOLEN, DT, Ole Miss

 

 

PICK #12
DALLAS COWBOYS
Dallas opts for the most physically gifted receiver in the draft to pair with CeeDee Lamb. McMillan’s size and body control could see him going anywhere in the first round.
Biggest Needs: WR, DT, RB, EDGE, LB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: TETAIROA McMILLAN, WR, Arizona

 

 

PICK #13
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Miami immediately addresses the potential departure of Jalen Ramsey with the standout corner from Texas.
Biggest Needs: CB, OT, DT, S, TE
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JAHDAE BARRON, CB, Texas

 

 

PICK #14
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Tyler Warren’s impressive physicality and skillset was advertised on the national stage during Penn State’s Playoff run. The top TE in the draft provides an immediate outlet for an uncertain QB room.
Biggest Needs: TE, LB, EDGE, OG, OC
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: TYLER WARREN, TE, Penn State

 

 

PICK #15
ATLANTA FALCONS
Atlanta stalwart Grady Jarrett has moved on, leaving space for the Crimson Tide’s talented LB who has the potential to be a game-wrecker.
Biggest Needs: EDGE, OC, S, DT, LB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JIHAAD CAMPBELL, LB, Alabama

 

 

PICK #16
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Zabel is name that is rising up boards following a great final season and impressive showing at the Reese’s Senior Bowl.
Biggest Needs: CB, LB, EDGE, DT, OT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: GREY ZABEL, OL, North Dakota State

 

 

PICK #17
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Green would be a great pairing with Trey Hendrickson if he chooses to remain in Cincinnati.
Biggest Needs: EDGE, OG, S, DT, CB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MIKE GREEN, EDGE, Marshall

 

 

PICK #18
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Seattle opts for an explosive and athletic pass-catcher to replace the departed D.K. Metcalf and pair with new addition Cooper Kupp.
Biggest Needs: OG, WR, OT, CB, DT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MATTHEW GOLDEN, WR, Texas

 

 

PICK #19
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Ezeiruaku’s 16.5 sacks last season is exactly the kind of production Tampa’s defense needs.
Biggest Needs: LB, EDGE, CB, S, OL
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DONOVAN EZEIRUAKU, EDGE, Boston College

 

 

PICK #20
DENVER BRONCOS
Loveland stands apart from the rest of the TE class but just behind Warren. Denver gives Bo Nix a formidable offensive weapon.
Biggest Needs: RB, WR, LB, DT, TE
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: COLSTON LOVELAND, TE, Michigan

 

 

PICK #21
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
This could be a reach, but the Steelers are in desperate need of a new QB. Dart has demonstrated a physicality and toughness that would suit them.
Biggest Needs: QB, DT, RB, CB, OL
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JAXSON DART, QB, Ole Miss

 

 

PICK #22
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
The Chargers decide to shore up their run defense with Grant, who still has room to grow as a pass-rusher.
Biggest Needs: DT, EDGE, CB, TE, WR
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KENNETH GRANT, DT, Michigan

 

 

PICK #23
GREEN BAY PACKERS
With Jaire Alexander trade rumours swirling, Green Bay looks to Johnson’s size and ball-skills to fit into their secondary.
Biggest Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, LB, WR
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: WILL JOHNSON, CB, Michigan

 

 

PICK #24
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Minnesota looks to the future of the secondary with the likes of Harrison Smith not getting any younger. Emmanwori picked up All-SEC and First Team All-American honours following his impressive junior year with the Gamecocks.
Biggest Needs: CB, S, DT, OG, OT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: NICK EMMANWORI, S, South Carolina

 

 

PICK #25
HOUSTON TEXANS
Houston adds to C.J Stroud’s protection with a member of the O-line that kept Will Howard upright on the way to the National Championship.
Biggest Needs: OT, OG, DT, WR, S
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JOSH SIMMONS, OT, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #26
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Back to back Buckeyes as the Rams pick up the impressive Egbuka to help fill the void left by releasing Cooper Kupp.
Biggest Needs: CB, LB, OT, S, TE
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: EMEKA EGBUKA, WR, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #27
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Simply put, Harmon is a disruptive force that would fit well in Baltimore.
Biggest Needs: OG, CB, DT, EDGE, LB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DERRICK HARMON, DL, Oregon

 

 

PICK #28
DETROIT LIONS
Williams has all the tools to succeed at the next level. The Lions will hope his production opposite Aidan Hutchinson  increases to match his physical traits.
Biggest Needs: EDGE, OG, WR, S, DT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MYKEL WILLIAMS, EDGE, Georgia

 

 

PICK #29
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
Thomas has the height and length desired by NFL teams and could match up well with larger receivers in Dan Quinn’s defense.
Biggest Needs: EDGE, CB, WR, RB, OT
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: AZAREYE’H THOMAS, CB, Florida State

 

 

PICK #30
BUFFALO BILLS
Some teams may find it difficult to see Starks as a fit in an NFL defense, but his playmaking skills are just too good for the Bills to pass up.
Biggest Needs: CB, DT, LB, RB, WR
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MALAKI STARKS, S, Georgia

 

 

PICK #31
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
The Chiefs address their O-Line woes from the Super Bowl with Alabama’s First Team All-SEC and First Team All-American interior lineman.
Biggest Needs: DT, OG, OT, TE, CB
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: TYLER BOOKER, OG, Alabama

 

 

PICK #32
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Stewart has the raw potential to be a key contributor to Philadelphia’s defensive front.
Biggest Needs: S, DT, EDGE, CB, TE
EVANS’ MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: SHEMAR STEWART, EDGE, Texas A&M