PICK #1
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
If there is another name to be announced here, the Raiders have done an extremely good job of keeping it under wraps.
Biggest Needs
QB, OL, WR, DL, CB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: FERNANDO MENDOZA, QB, Indiana

 

 

PICK #2
NEW YORK JETS
The Jets appear to have decided on the apple of their defensive eye (if cancelling David Bailey is a negative at least) and go with the option believed to have the higher ceiling.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, QB, CB, OL
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: ARVELL REESE, LB/EDGE, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #3 TRADE WITH ARIZONA CARDINALS
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
The lone trade in this mock is a shocker as, widely expected to trade down, the Commanders send an additional third-round pick to the Cardinals to move up and guarantee getting the player they want.
Biggest Needs
WR, OL, S, RB, EDGE
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: RUEBEN BAIN Jr, EDGE, Miami

 

 

PICK #4
TENNESSEE TITANS
If there is one thing our scribes have tended to agree on it is that Tennessee is not going to defense with its first round pick…
Biggest Needs
EDGE, LB, WR, OL, RB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JEREMIYAH LOVE, RB, Notre Dame

 

 

PICK #5
NEW YORK GIANTS
With receiver depth deeper than that at linebacker this year, and an extra top ten pick in their back pocket, the Giants take potentially the best defender in the draft.
Biggest Needs
WR, LB, OL, S, DL
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: SONNY STYLES, LB, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #6
CLEVELAND BROWNS
The Browns, by contrast, go against the grain of their listed needs and take a wide receiver before any of their rivals interfere with the choice on the board.
Biggest Needs
OL, WR, QB, CB, EDGE
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CARNELL TATE, WR, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #7 TRADE WITH WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
ARIZONA CARDINALS
The Cards welcome the opportunity to drop down the order and pick up extra ammunition from Washington — especially as their expected target is still on the board at #7.
Biggest Needs
OL, QB, EDGE, RB, LB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: FRANCIS MAUIGOA, OT, Miami

 

 

PICK #8
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Keen to bolster its defense under second-year HC Kellen Moore, New Orleans is delighted to see a premier edge rusher loitering on the board through the opening quarter of the draft.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, CB, OL, TE
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DAVID BAILEY, EDGE, Texas Tech

 

 

PICK #9
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
With QB Patrick Mahomes working his way back to fitness after suffering a knee injury late in 2025, the Chiefs reward his effort with the second receiver off the board.
Biggest Needs
CB, EDGE, OL, TE, WR
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JORDYN TYSON, WR, Arizona State

 

 

PICK #10
NEW YORK GIANTS
Despite also being in the receiver market, the Giants instead choose to return to the defensive well to claim the best corner in the class.
Biggest Needs
WR, LB, OL, S, DL
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MANSOOR DELANE, CB, LSU

 

 

PICK #11
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Unable to believe their luck, the Dolphins run the card in for a defensive player widely regarded as potentially the best in the entire selection process.
Biggest Needs
WR, CB, EDGE, OL, S
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CALEB DOWNS, S, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #12
DALLAS COWBOYS
With two picks inside the top 20, the Cowboys have a degree of draft flexibility, but choose to pick one of the more experienced ‘plug-and-play’ candidates on offer.
Biggest Needs
LB, CB, EDGE, DL, OL
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: AKHEEM MESIDOR, EDGE, Miami

 

 

PICK #13
LOS ANGELES RAMS
With both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams able to move on in 2027, the Rams ensure a possible replacement stays in Los Angeles for the long term.
Biggest Needs
WR, LB, OL, EDGE, QB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MAKAI LEMON, WR, USC

 

 

PICK #14
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Having watched a potential top-10 selection drop down the board, Baltimore pounces to bolster the outer edge of its O-line.
Biggest Needs
DL, OL, WR, CB, TE
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: SPENCER FANO, OT, Utah

 

 

PICK #15
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
With long-time servant Mike Evans leaving town in search of another ring, the Bucs decide to bring in another intimidating weapon for QB Baker Mayfield to throw at.
Biggest Needs
EDGE, LB, DL, CB, TE
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KENYON SADIQ, TE, Oregon

 

 

PICK #16
NEW YORK JETS
In their search for someone to play across from Garrett Wilson, the Jets get to pick a physical receiver agile enough to make big plays.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, QB, CB, OL
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: OMAR COOPER Jr, WR, Indiana

 

 

PICK #17
DETROIT LIONS
Detroit looks to replenish its O-line following the departures of Frank Ragnow and Taylor Decker, and snap up a highly-rated tackle to bolster QB Jared Goff’s protection.
Biggest Needs
OL, EDGE, DL, S, LB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: MONROE FREELING, OT, Georgia

 

 

PICK #18
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Mocked to Minnesota almost as much as Mendoza to Vegas, the Vikings get the safety they see as the perfect replacement/understudy* to veteran Harrison Smith (* delete as applicable as and when Smith decides his future).
Biggest Needs
S, OL, CB, DL, RB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DILLON THIENEMAN, S, Oregon

 

 

PICK #19
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Despite having glaring holes on the road to Bryce Young, the Panthers take yet another first round receiver for the diminutive QB to aim at.
Biggest Needs
OL, S, DL, WR, TE
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KC CONCEPCION, WR, Texas A&M

 

 

PICK #20
DALLAS COWBOYS
Having found an edge at 12, the Cowboys look warily to address another of their defensive needs, this time in the secondary.
Biggest Needs
LB, CB, EDGE, DL, OL
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: AVIEON TERRELL, CB, Clemson

 

 

PICK #21
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
With no viable quarterback option this high in the selection process, Pittsburgh stays in state to reinforce the O-line protecting those currently in the QB room.
Biggest Needs
QB, OL, LB, WR, S
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: OLAIVAVEGA IOANE, OG, Penn State

 

 

PICK #22
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
While questions remain over the O-line’s ability — and ability to stay healthy — the Chargers pass over a couple of obvious candidates in order to add a long-term replacement for Khalil Mack.
Biggest Needs
OL, EDGE, DL, CB, S
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KELDRIC FAULK, EDGE, Auburn

 

 

PICK #23
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
With veteran Lane Johnson nearing the end of his illustrious career, Philadelphia makes sure that there is talent waiting in the wings for the moment he calls it a day.
Biggest Needs
EDGE, OL, WR, TE, S
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: BLAKE MILLER, OT, Clemson

 

 

PICK #24
CLEVELAND BROWNS
With receiver taken care of at six, the Browns move on to ensure their quarterback has more time to throw him the ball.
Biggest Needs
OL, WR, QB, CB, EDGE
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KADYN PROCTOR, OT, Alabama

 

 

PICK #25
CHICAGO BEARS
The Bears pass rush was in need of some extra oomph last season, so Ryan Poles grabs an edge who has already shown he is willing to be taught in order to improve.
Biggest Needs
DL, EDGE, S, OL, WR
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: TJ PARKER, EDGE, Clemson

 

 

PICK #26
BUFFALO BILLS
Edge is also a need in Buffalo, and the Bills deliberate before opting for another prospect, like Parker, who many see being a day two pick.
Biggest Needs
EDGE, WR, S, OL, LB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CASHIUS HOWELL, EDGE, Texas A&M

 

 

PICK #27
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers
Mike Evans may have parachuted into a receiving corps that looks increasingly likely to wave goodbye to Brandon Aiyuk, but that does not prevent the 49ers snagging another target for Brock Purdy.
Biggest Needs
OL, WR, EDGE, DL, S
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: DENZEL BOSTON, WR, Washington

 

 

PICK #28
HOUSTON TEXANS
Although C.J. Stroud looked in need of greater protection at times last season, the Texans instead make a beeline for another addition to an already impressive defensive unit.
Biggest Needs
OL, DL, LB, TE, WR
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: C.J. ALLEN, LB, Georgia

 

 

PICK #29
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
With their 2025 cornerback room deciding the grass might be greener in L.A., the Chiefs decide to look past injury concerns and snap up a player whose 2024 tape was spectacular.
Biggest Needs
CB, EDGE, OL, TE, WR
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: JERMOD McCOY, CB, Tennessee

 

 

PICK #30
MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins could switch their attention to finding targets for new QB Malik Willis, but choose instead to further enhance their secondary with a fast-rising corner.
Biggest Needs
WR, CB, EDGE, OL, S
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: CHRIS JOHNSON, CB, San Diego State

 

 

PICK #31
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
It might not be a glaring need on HC Mike Vrabel’s roster, but the Patriots can’t simply sit back and leave a first-round talent on the board.
Biggest Needs
WR, EDGE, LB, TE, S
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: KAYDEN McDONALD, DT, Ohio State

 

 

PICK #32 TRADE WITH SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
ARIZONA CARDINALS
As anticipated once they secured an additional third-round pick from the Commanders, Arizona package that and #34 to jump back into the top 32 and ensure a fifth-year option on their QB of the future.
Biggest Needs
OL, QB, EDGE, RB, LB
McGEE’S MOCK DRAFT 1st Round Selection: TY SIMPSON, QB, Alabama