The countdown to the NFL draft has officially begun, with just over four weeks left. Now that the combine and free agency are behind us, the primary needs of each team have solidified. Moreover, pro days are taking place nationwide. Everything is falling into place as if the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle are being meticulously fitted together. Imagine the situation of the Arizona Cardinals. Predictions about a month ago overwhelmingly suggested they would pursue an edge rusher at the draft. However, deals with Josh Sweat for a four-year term and Dalvin Tomlinson to strengthen their defensive line, their game plan has broadened.
These changes have echoed across the entire league in recent weeks. Here we’re presenting the fifth mock draft of the season by The Arizona Republic, excluding any potential trades. At the top slot, the Tennessee Titans are expected to bring in Cam Ward, the quarterback from Miami. There are speculations that Abdul Carter might win the top spot, but given the high demand for quarterbacks, it’s quite likely that a team will gamble on Ward’s talent. This could be the Titans themselves or another team planning a trade.
The Cleveland Browns follow close second, with Abdul Carter, the edge from Penn State expected to be their go-to choice. If Ward gets selected as the first pick, the Browns wouldn’t hesitate to opt for Carter. They’ve indicated their flexibility when it comes to picking a quarterback as a successor for Deshaun Watson, but Carter stands out as a top-edge prospect, subject to the apprehension around his foot injury isn’t an obstacle for teams.
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The list is rounded out by the Philadelphia Eagles at the 32nd slot. Their main vacancy to fill is that of an edge rusher after Josh Sweat moved to the Cardinals. However, their foremost strategy as guided by General Manager Howie Roseman has been to leverage amazing value deals over prioritizing needs. Nick Emmanwori fits this profile perfectly. After demonstrating his outstanding skills at the combine, he’s even considered as potentially being the highest-picked safety over Malaki Starks.
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