Mocking the first 38 picks leading to Chicago Bears pick
End of First Round
17. Los Angeles Chargers, Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
The Chargers complete their wide receiver room with elite speed to help Justin Herbert unleash his arm.
18. Philadelphia, Devonte Wyatt, DL, Georgia
The rookie Wyatt can spend a year with Fletcher Cox then Cox can pass the baton to a mirror image of his prospect self.
19. New Orleans Saints, Trevor Penning, OL, Northern Iowa
The Saints feel as though we will look back on this draft as the time they stole their franchise QB and LT.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
The Steelers are desperate for a QB and in a fortunate scenario, the QB Mike Tomlin loves falls to him.
21. New England Patriots, LB, Devin Lloyd
Devin Lloyd compares favorably to Kyle Van Noy, and the Patriots could use him in that role.
22. Green Bay Packers, WR, Treylon Burks, Arkansas
We know the Packers made this trade because they want to go with a young wide receiver, and this is the top one on the board.
23. Arizona Cardinals, Andrew Booth, CB, Clemson
Arizona continues to upgrade its defense with a cornerback that many see as a top 20 pick.
24. Dallas Cowboys, Tyler Smith, OL, Tulsa
This is another player that many are saying will be gone before the end of the first round. The fit makes sense as Smith can start at guard, then shift out to tackle when and if Tyron Smith gets banged up.
25. Buffalo Bills, Kenyon Green, OL, Texas A&M
The Bills have been linked to a running back, but they have to know that beefing up the offensive line helps just as much.
26. Tennessee Titans, Tyler Linderbaum, OL, Iowa
The Titans signed Ben Jones but he will not be around long-term with his age. Linderbaum can take a year at guard and then shift into the center.
27. Tampa Bay, Dax Hill, S, Michigan
This is another pick where it is hard to see him falling much lower. After losing Jordan Whitehead, a versatile safety could help.
28. Green Bay, George Karlaftis, DL, Georgia
The Packers lost Za Darius Smith in addition to Davante Adams. Here, they attempt to replace Smith after drafting Burks to fill in for Adams.
29. Kansas City Chiefs Travis Jones, DL, UConn
The Chiefs have been connected to this interior pass rusher who would fit perfect in their 4-3 scheme.
30. Kansas City Chiefs, Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn State
Of course, one of the two Chiefs picks will go to a wide receiver. With Jahan Dotson, Marquez Valdes-Scantinling. and JuJu Smith-Schuster they could feel better about the depth even without the top-end talent.
31. Cincinnati Bengals, Zion Johnson, OL, Boston College
The Bengals continue to pound the offensive line.
32. Detroit Lions, QB, Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
Desmond Ridder seems to be the big riser in mock drafts and whether the Lions pick him or trade out, the fifth-year option makes drafting a quarterback in this spot preferred.