11. New York Jets
Mekhi Becton | OT | Louisville
If Sam Darnold is going to live up to his full potential, the Jets need to find him a true franchise left tackle to keep him upright. Becton is a massive force with rare athleticism for his size, and while he may not be as polished as some of the other top tackles in this class, his upside gives him the nod for the Jets here.
12. Las Vegas Raiders
Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama
The Antonio Brown experiment was a colossal failure, and now the Raiders find themselves still in need of a true No. 1 receiver. That makes this a perfect situation for Jon Gruden and company, who land arguably the best pass-catcher in this year’s deep class outside the top 10. Jeudy is as polished and pro-ready as I’ve seen any receiver prospect in recent years.
13. Indianapolis Colts
Jordan Love | QB | Utah State
This may seem early for Love, but after a solid week at the Senior Bowl, he just might be the clear-cut QB4 in this year’s class. That being the case, don’t be surprised if a team like the Colts pulls the trigger to make sure they land him. Jacoby Brissett would be a solid bridge option while Love smooths out the rough edges in his game.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Javon Kinlaw | DL | South Carolina
Tampa Bay’s defensive front was dominant in 2020, leading the NFL in rush defense and boasting the NFL’s sack leader. Still, the unit has a ton of expiring contracts, and veteran Ndamukong Suh’s spot could be most in need of filling. Kinlaw’s dominant tape was followed up by a fantastic performance in Senior Bowl practices, making him an ideal pick here.
15. Denver Broncos
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama
Drew Lock already has his big, physical pass-catcher in Courtland Sutton, but he needs a big-play target with the speed to challenge defenses over the top and after the catch. Ruggs is a burner who can score every time he touches the ball, and would be a steal here after he runs as fast as we expect at the NFL Scouting Combine.