21. Dallas Cowboys | Trevon Diggs | CB | Alabama
The Cowboys could go in one of a million different directions here, so it’s all about maximizing value and potential. They could use a big corner with athleticism and ball skills, and Diggs checks all of those boxes. He could quickly become the team’s best playmaker on the back end.
22. Miami Dolphins (from PIT) | Laviska Shenault, Jr. | WR | Colorado
After getting their franchise quarterback in Tagovailoa, the Dolphins need to find him a true No. 1 receiver to grow with. Shenault is a big, physical pass-catcher who can turn any reception into a big-play with his excellent after-the-catch ability.
23. Kansas City Chiefs | D’Andre Swift | RB | Georgia
There are bigger needs on defense, but in this scenario, the Chiefs have the opportunity to give Patrick Mahomes and an already explosive offense the top running back in a loaded class. Swift is a complete prospect who would be a big-play machine in this situation.
24. Minnesota Vikings | Xavier McKinney | S | Alabama
Mike Zimmer loves athletic, versatile playmakers on defense, and there’s a need for a dynamic safety to pair with Harrison Smith. McKinney has the perfect skill set to entice Zimmer, and the experience against top competition to make an instant impact.
25. Buffalo Bills | K’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU
A defensive coach like Sean McDermott should love the opportunity to add athletic, high-ceiling players to that unit. Chaisson still needs plenty of polish and a few pounds of quality bulk, but his explosiveness, athleticism and technique are the makings of a dynamic pass rusher.
26. Miami Dolphins (from HOU) | Jedrick Wills | OT | Alabama
After getting their franchise passer and a top pass-catcher, it’s time for Miami to look to the trenches and protect their investments in the skill positions. Wills is one of the fastest-rising prospects in this class, and would be a solid replacement for Laremy Tunsil.
27. New Orleans Saints | Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma
A quarterback is tempting here, but there’s too much value at other positions of more immediate need. Murray has been one of the nation’s top defenders all year long, and would be an immediate upgrade at the heart of one of the NFL’s most pleasantly surprising defenses.
28. Seattle Seahawks | Paulson Adebo | CB | Stanford
The Seahawks have a type when it comes to corners, and Adebo is the perfect fit with his combination of size, length and physicality. The “Legion of Boom” rebuild is still underway, and this pick would go a long way toward completing it.
29. Baltimore Ravens | Jonathan Taylor | RB | Wisconsin
This rushing attack is already dangerous, but Mark Ingram won’t be around forever, so the Ravens should be targeting a potential replacement sooner than later. Justice Hill is a promising change-of-pace back, but Taylor’s complete skill set and physical running style would be too perfect to pass up here.
30. Green Bay Packers | Creed Humphrey | OL | Oklahoma
After loading up on defensive help this offseason, the Packers need to add some help for Aaron Rodgers this time around. Humphrey is a plug-and-play starter who would be a huge addition to an offensive line that needs reinforcements in a big way.
31. New England Patriots | Dylan Moses | LB | Alabama
If not for a knee injury that ended his season before it even began, Moses was a top-10 prospect in this class. If he chooses to enter the draft instead of returning to school in 2020, Moses is still talented enough to warrant a first-round pick, especially for a team like the Pats, who can be patient with his recovery.
32. San Francisco 49ers | Travis Etienne | RB | Clemson
This just seems unfair. Matt Breida and Tevin Coleman are a fantastic 1-2 punch in this backfield, but their contracts are expiring soon. Etienne’s explosiveness and three-down skill set would be the perfect match with a creative offensive coach like Kyle Shanahan.