Tag: Daniel Jeremiah

NFL Network draft analyst has three Tigers going in first round of his latest mock

Here’s where Daniel Jeremiah has LSU stars going in his latest mock.

[autotag]Daniel Jeremiah[/autotag], an NFL Network draft analyst, has released his newest mock draft for the 2024 NFL draft and he has three LSU Tigers being picked in the first round.

Jeremiah has [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] going to the New England Patriots with the No. 3 pick in the draft. There have been rumblings of Daniels possibly being ranked higher on some draft boards than North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. If that happens, Daniels could go as high as No. 2 on draft night.

Jeremiah has [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] going to the New York Giants with the No. 6 pick in the draft. There is no way to sugarcoat it, the Giants need weapons like you and I need air to breathe. They just lost Saquon Barkley and after signing Daniel Jones to a new contract, they need to give him someone to throw to.

Jeremiah has [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag] going to the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 23 pick in the draft. For this to happen, he has the Cardinals making a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for the No. 4 and the No. 11 pick in the draft. Kyler Murray could use a talented wide receiver and Thomas is one of the best in the draft.

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Mel Kiper, Daniel Jeremiah predict same prospect to Jaguars

Two of the leading NFL draft experts think the Jaguars will add to their defense in the first round.

After a flurry of moves in free agency, wide receiver and cornerback look like the two areas that the Jacksonville Jaguars will likely address early in the 2024 NFL draft.

While replacing the production lost when Calvin Ridley joined the Tennessee Titans will be a challenge, both ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah think the Jaguars will use the No. 17 overall pick on the other side of the ball. And both draft experts have the same player in mind for Jacksonville.

In Kiper’s latest mock draft, he says Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold would help the Jaguars at a position that “could still require reinforcements.”

The Jaguars have been busy in free agency, adding defensive tackle Arik Armstead, center Mitch Morse, safety Darnell Savage and wideout Gabe Davis, among others. The position they haven’t addressed enough? Cornerback, where they added veteran Ronald Darby but could still require reinforcements to play on the other side of Tyson Campbell. I like the fit of Arnold in Jacksonville, as he took a major step forward in 2023, developing into a shutdown corner. He picked off five passes and allowed only four receptions of 20-plus yards as the nearest defender in coverage.

In Kiper’s mock, Arnold is the second cornerback off the board after the Indianapolis Colts took Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell at No. 15 overall.

Jeremiah agrees with both of those predictions. After sending Mitchell to the Colts with the No. 15 pick, he also forecasted Arnold to the Jaguars.

Arnold plays much faster than he timed at the NFL Scouting Combine (4.50 40-yard dash). He can line up inside and outside for Jacksonville.

Both Kiper and Jeremiah had three wide receivers — Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze — off the board in the top 10.

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NFL analyst’s latest mock draft: Would the Commanders trade out of No. 2?

Jeremiah admits he has no clue what the Commanders are thinking — nor does anyone else.

The Vikings, now possessing two first-round picks, are the talk of draft analysts… will they attempt to move up to No. 2 in a trade with the Commanders?

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL media analyst, published his 2024 mock draft 3.0. The first thing he mentioned, of course, is the Vikings’ recent trade, and he is anticipating what might be a wild April 25 round-one draft night.

As for the Commanders? Jeremiah does not think the Vikings will trade up to No. 2 with Washington. He does see the Vikings trading with the Cardinals at the No. 4 spot and taking Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy to replace former Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins.

The Commanders, he feels, will stay put in the second overall position, and after the Bears select USC quarterback Caleb Williams, North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye will be the choice of the Commanders.

Succinctly, Jeremiah states, “I don’t have any more clarity on this pick than I did in my last mock. The Commanders did move on from Sam Howell, and I’m sticking with Maye here.”

There are many Commanders fans and those in the media who have voiced their hope the Commanders will choose last season’s Heisman Trophy winner, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Jeremiah has Daniels going in the next selection (3rd overall) to the New England Patriots. Thus, Jeremiah is predicting that for the first time in NFL Draft history, the first four selections will all be quarterbacks.

Rounding out his top five, the New York Jets trade up with the Los Angeles Chargers to take whom most analysts feel might be the best player in the draft, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Would the Chargers pass on the opportunity to pair Harrison with Herbert?

Here is Jeremiah’s 3.0 mock draft first round

The Commanders are in need of a long-term answer at offensive tackle. An observation is that Jeremiah predicts seven offensive tackles to be taken in the first round. The second choice for the Commanders currently is No. 36 the fourth selection of the second round.

Daniel Jeremiah’s new mock draft has Chargers trading out of Marvin Harrison Jr.

Daniel Jeremiah chose chaos.

Daniel Jeremiah’s self-proclaimed “chaos” mock draft left some Chargers fans asking questions after he projected the team trading out of the Marvin Harrison Jr. pick at 5.

The compensation, in particular, was a confusing aspect here. Trading up into the top five is historically expensive, yet the Chargers yielded just a 2025 second-rounder. This is partially because the Jets are low on premium draft capital if you’re trying to create a scenario where they trade up into the top five.

It’s not inconceivable that the Chargers could trade out of the fifth pick, even with Harrison Jr. on the board. They have significant roster holes, and as we saw with the Keenan Allen trade, Joe Hortiz is willing to play the long game. But any trade value chart that one could consult suggests that LA gets much more than the compensation projected in this mock.

The Chargers ended up drafting Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga at pick 10 after their trade down. Fuaga has been a name that’s been projected to the Bolts before, with his physicality as a blocker and the goal of bulking up their run blocking. Interestingly, Jeremiah has Fuaga starting at right guard in Year 1, with Trey Pipkins presumably keeping his right tackle spot. That would send one of Jamaree Salyer or Zion Johnson to the bench.

The connection between Jim Harbaugh and having trench-built teams with strong offensive lines is understandable. However, I’m not sure this offensive line needs as much uprooting as some draft analysts believe. The Chargers signed Bradley Bozeman to address arguably their biggest weakness on the line. It’s one thing to take Joe Alt or Fuaga if the reasoning is simply that Pipkins is more serviceable than elite. But again, the more chronic need right now is wide receiver, given how they’ve maneuvered.

This draft has a great wide receiver class to Jeremiah’s point. But even with the Chargers’ depth issues, it doesn’t make sense for them to trade out of selecting Harrison, Malik Nabers, or Rome Odunze for this small of a package in return. With needs at linebacker, running back, tight end, cornerback and interior defensive line, I’m also not sure if it’s the best thing to need two wide receivers in the draft going into April.

Daniel Jeremiah has the Vikings trading up for their QB

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has the Minnesota Vikings trade up for a quarterback and select J.J. McCarthy at fourth overall.

The Minnesota Vikings are going to be trading up a lot in mock drafts over the next five weeks. This number was bound to spike up after they acquired the 23rd overall pick from the Houston Texans.

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah got the memo and provided some chaos in his latest mock draft. He had the Vikings trading up for the fourth overall pick with the Houston Texans to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Now the fun really begins. After their recent trade with the Texans, it seems the Vikings are situated to aggressively move up to draft Kirk Cousins’ replacement. The Cardinals trade down, bypassing a chance to pick the first receiver off the board, but they address the position later in Round 1 (SEE: Pick No. 23).

This will likely be the most popular selection over the next five weeks because of what head coach Kevin O’Connell values in his quarterbacks. He also is filled with upside due to how Michigan used him while in college.

Is he the right option for the Vikings? That remains to be seen, but it’s not out of the question.

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Daniel Jeremiah mock draft 3.0: QB’s go in top 4 picks, Raiders take QB Michael Penix at 13

Daniel Jeremiah chooses ‘chaos’ in mock draft 3.0: QB Michael Penix to Raiders at 13

Earlier this week, with the major free agents all having signed, thus changing the landscape of what positions teams will be looking to address in the draft, NFL media’s Daniel Jeremiah teased his next mock draft.

“I’m debating choosing chaos for my next mock draft,” said Jeremiah. Followed by a GIF suggesting chaos it is.

It was two days later that he actually released the mock saying plainly “I chose chaos.”

What made it chaotic?

First, it was the Vikings trading up with the Cardinals to the fourth spot to select JJ McCarthy, which meant QB’s went with the top four picks in the draft.

Then, with Marvin Harrison Jr still on the board, the Jets jumped up in a trade with the Chargers to get him.

With the top four QB’s gone, the question would be what the Broncos will do at 12 and the Raiders at 13. Both teams have a major need at QB, but most draft analysts see a big dropoff after those first four QB’s. Potentially a full round dropoff.

Jeremiah has the Broncos passing up the QB position for the draft’s top tight end Brock Bowers.

But the Raiders say ‘damn your draft projections,’ throw caution to the wind, and nab Washington’s Michael Penix at 13.

The Raiders signed Gardner Minshew to compete against Aidan O’Connell. However, I don’t think those two quarterbacks have the ceiling that Penix does in the NFL. There’s an assumption that Penix is more of a second-rounder, but I believe his skill set is a unique fit for the Raiders’ style of play.

Penix has potentially elite arm talent with plenty of mobility to go with it. His skillset is top of the draft worthy. Mainly it’s his injury history and age that has him projected lower. The age thing is an issue for those who think that means he’s hit his ceiling, while others have more room to grow.

I personally don’t buy into the age issue. I see it as him being more pro ready, thus getting more of his prime in his rookie contract. So, you’d have to think if he can shake the injury bug, he is worth this pick.

Also consider that the Raiders have needed to take a swing at QB for a while now. They could try and trade down a bit before getting Penix. But if they simply wait to the second round, they may end of losing out on him and potentially Oregon’s Bo Nix as well. That’s a hell of a risk to take.

Tough call.

Two big draft analysts say this prospect should replace Trevor Penning

Two big draft analysts picked the same prospect to replace Trevor Penning. Penn State left tackle Olu Fashanu may not get past New Orleans in April’s draft:

It’s always interesting when mock drafts are in agreement and a consensus starts to build — even unpredictable teams like the New Orleans Saints can tip their hand during the lengthy process leading up the annual NFL draft. And when major media outlets are linking the Saints to the same prospect ahead of the 2024 draft, it’s time to sit up and pay attention.

Both ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah, two of the longest-tenured draft analysts around, have the Saints targeting a replacement for Trevor Penning. The third-year left tackle hasn’t shown much through his first two seasons, having lost his rookie year to injuries before being benched just six games into his sophomore campaign. He’s flirting with bust status.

And both Kiper and Jeremiah have the same player in mind to upgrade that left tackle spot: Olumuyiwa Fashanu from Penn State. Here’s what Kiper had to say of the situation:

As I mentioned last month, the Saints have seen 2022 first-rounder Trevor Penning struggle for two seasons; how much longer will they trot him out there at left tackle? In a deep and talented tackle class, they could upgrade in Round 1. Fashanu, who only turned 21 in December, has fantastic movement traits as both a pass- and run-blocker. At 6-foot-6, 312 pounds, he looks like he could play tight end. He started 21 games on the left side in college.

New Orleans might also be in the market for a wideout to pair with Chris Olave, who has put up back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons to start his career. Brian Thomas Jr. (LSU) and Xavier Worthy (Texas) are the next receivers up in my rankings.

Jeremiah was more succinct, writing that “2022 first-rounder Trevor Penning has not worked out for the Saints. Fashanu is the new solution at left tackle.”

The Saints have expressed optimism that Penning can still develop into a starting-quality left tackle under the team’s new offensive coaching staff. But if Fashanu is the highest-rated player available when they’re on the clock, they shouldn’t hesitate to draft him. Penning can move to the right side and back up Ryan Ramczyk (who might be out of football in the next year or two, depending on how well his bad knee holds up) or learn a new position at left guard and compete to start there. Fashanu is the real deal, and the Saints would be lucky to have him.

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NFL draft analyst gives an interesting assertion about the top of this wide receiver class

NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah gives an interesting assertion about the top of this wide receiver class

For nearly six months now there has been a fairly consistent narrative about the 2024 NFL Draft wide receiver class, that being that Ohio State playmaker Marvin Harrison Jr. was without a doubt the top receiver in this entire class.  While there is little doubt that Harrison will still go within the top ten, NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes some teams have LSU receiver Malik Nabers slotted as their top man.

Jeremiah goes on to elaborate that Nabers’ speed and run after catch ability is the primary reason for the possible team preference. While surprising to hear for some, Nabers has been consistently ranked right up next to Harrison, and the skillset Nabers brings to the table is quite different from the more classic ‘X’ receiver build of Harrison.

Only time will tell if Nabers ultimately is the first receiver off the board, but given how close of a gap it is don’t be surprised if the LSU product finds himself going within the top five selections of this draft before his Ohio State counterpart.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Trades for QBs shake up Round 1; Ravens retool offensive line

We’re looking at an updated three round NFL mock draft for all 32 teams after the first wave of free agency

The Ravens are still in the crux of a potential Super Bowl window. Still, they’ll look drastically different on both sides of the football after undergoing massive changes to player personnel and the coaching staff. Eric DeCosta started the off-season with urgency, signing Justin Madubuike, one of the league’s best defensive linemen, to an extension. After inking Madubuike to a deal, Baltimore seemed to win the first wave of the free agency period after getting Derrick Henry for two years and $16 million. The talented running back could earn $20 million throughout the deal. All wasn’t perfect, as the Ravens suffered significant free-agent losses. Patrick Queen (Steelers), Geno Stone (Bengals), and Gus Edwards (Chargers) were among eight free agents to sign elsewhere. Baltimore also traded Morgan Moses to the Jets and released Tyus Bowser in a cost-cutting move. With the second wave of free agency set to begin, we’re looking at an updated three-round mock draft.

Daniel Jeremiah thinks Broncos could trade down from 12th overall pick

Daniel Jeremiah thinks the Broncos could trade down from pick No. 12 and still land a top cornerback or pass rusher in April’s draft.

The Denver Broncos are currently scheduled to pick 12th overall in the 2024 NFL draft, and none of the top four quarterbacks in this year’s class are expected to still be on the board when the Broncos go on the clock.

During a conference call with reporters last month, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah hinted at the possibility of Denver trading down in April.

Jeremiah identified cornerback and pass rusher as two key positions of need for Denver (we agree), and he thinks the Broncos could trade down from No. 12 and still land a top CB or OLB.

“[I]f you’re not going to get the quarterback that you like there, I think you could make a strong case if you are, like, ‘Hey, we want to get another corner, and we like the corners in this draft, there’s a good number of them,'” Jeremiah said on Feb. 22. “Maybe you can trade back and recoup that pick, that second-round pick.”

As Jeremiah noted, Denver does not currently hold a pick in the second round. Trading down might allow the Broncos to acquire a second rounder while still landing a top talent later in the first round.

“I kind of like that idea if you are looking in that direction. I think there’s also some interesting edge players that you could slide down a little bit depending on what happens. I think there’s kind of the top three guys with [Dallas] Turner, with [Jared] Verse, with [Laiatu] Latu. I think if two of the three are still there, that might embolden you to make that move as well. You need to come out of that thing with a really good corner or edge rusher if you slide back a handful of picks.”

Jeremiah name-dropped three of the top edge defenders in Turner, Verse and Latu. There does not seem to be a clear consensus of cornerback rankings for this year’s class, but Terrion Arnold, Quinyon Mitchell, Nate Wiggins and Kool-Aid McKinstry are among the top prospects.

The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit from April 25-27.

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