26. Miami Dolphins (from HOU)
Austin Jackson | OT | USC
The mission to protect Tua Tagovailoa continues for Miami, this time at offensive tackle. Jackson may not be as polished as some of this year’s top prospects at the position, but he’s got all the physical tools to quickly develop into a quality starter at left tackle. Miami uses one of the picks they got in return for Laremy Tunsil to replace him.
27. Seattle Seahawks
A.J. Epenesa | EDGE | Iowa
This defense needs help at every level, so this pick is about finding the best value. Epenesa is a tough, physical edge player who has the versatility to slide inside when necessary, allowing him to make an impact in any front. There are more athletic, more explosive edge rushers in this class, but few more well-rounded than Epenesa.
28. Baltimore Ravens
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor
Lamar Jackson has an explosive, big-play threat in Marquise Brown, but he could use another go-to receiver with some size and physicality to him. That’s where Mims comes in, a big target with impressive speed for his frame. The league’s top-ranked rushing offense would be even more dangerous with Mims added to balance out the passing attack.
29. Tennessee Titans
Isaiah Wilson | OT | Georgia
Jack Conklin is gone, leaving a gaping hole in Tennessee at right tackle. The offensive line was the key to the Titans’ success last season, protecting Ryan Tannehill and paving the way for Derrick Henry. They need to make sure there’s no weak link in that unit this year, and Wilson is the perfect fit, thanks to his experience at right tackle against top competition.
30. Green Bay Packers
Jalen Reagor | WR | TCU
Davante Adams is one of the league’s best pass-catchers, but he could use a No. 2 who’s more than just a straight-line, downfield stretcher. Not that Reagor can’t take the top off a defense, but his quickness and polish as a route-runner makes him a more complete player than the other receivers on Green Bay’s roster.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Ross Blacklock | DL | TCU
No team likely wants to trade back in this draft more than the 49ers, who have no picks after this one until the fifth round. If forced to stick and pick here, though, replacing DeForest Buckner has to be high on the priority list. Blacklock is athletic, physical and versatile, and would be a fantastic addition to an already scary defensive front.
32. Kansas City Chiefs
Trevon Diggs | CB | Alabama
What do you get the team that has everything? Okay, so the defending Super Bowl champs have a few holes, and could even afford a luxury pick here. In this scenario, though, value lines up nicely with need for the Chiefs. Diggs has the size, length and athleticism they love at this position, and he’s absolutely worthy of a first-round pick.