11. New York Jets
Tristan Wirfs | OT | Iowa
Similar to the Browns, the Jets need to spend this pick on a franchise left tackle to allow Sam Darnold to reach his full potential. It’s a good year to need one and be picking in the top 15, as the Jets should be able to land one of this year’s top four players at the position, all of whom are worthy of top-10 consideration. Wirfs put his rare athleticism on full display at the NFL Combine, and he’d be a great fit here.
12. Las Vegas Raiders
Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama
What a fantastic situation for the Raiders, who desperately need a true No. 1 receiver after the Antonio Brown debacle blew up in their faces. With no receivers off the board so far, Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden get their pick of the litter. While strong cases can be made for Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb or Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III, Jeudy is the most polished and complete pass-catcher in this year’s loaded class, giving him the edge here.
13. Arizona Cardinals (from IND)*
CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma
This is a grand-slam scenario for the Cardinals, who trade back five spots, get additional draft resources (likely the No. 34 overall pick, and perhaps more), and still land the player they might have taken at their original slot. Lamb obviously made big things happen with Kyler Murray for the Sooners, and reuniting them would be a huge win for Kliff Kingsbury and his offense.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia
As the run on receivers starts, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bucs got plenty of trade interest in this pick, as teams try to jump ahead of the Broncos for Ruggs. But unless they get a blockbuster offer, Tampa Bay would be better off taking the value on the board, and addressing their need for an upgrade at tackle with a prospect who could easily be a top-five pick. Thomas is a well-rounded blocker with few flaws, if any. He would be an immediate upgrade over aging veteran Demar Dotson, and could even push Donovan Smith for the starting left tackle spot.
15. Denver Broncos
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama
This has to be the dream pick for Denver, and especially for Drew Lock. the Broncos already have a young receiver with size and physicality in Courtland Sutton, but they need a game-breaker with elite speed who can stretch opposing defenses and take advantage of Lock’s top-shelf arm strength. Ruggs is arguably the most dangerous playmaker in this entire draft, which makes him a steal halfway through the first round.