The NFL season came to an end a couple of weeks ago and we are just days away from the Scouting Combine. It begins on Feb. 28 and runs through Mar. 6.
Prior to the beginning of the “underwear olympics”, we are looking at what chaos could ensure if the league was a little trade happy during the first round of the NFL draft.
After all, the NBA sure seems to enjoy a good amount of trades on draft night.
College Sports Wire takes a look at this mock draft with a plethora of trades throughout the first round.
It begins with the Chicago Bears trading down and putting the Carolina Panthers on the clock.
1. Carolina Panthers via the Chicago Bears C.J. Stroud, QB: Ohio State Buckeyes Here we have the Carolina Panthers trading up to No. 1 by giving up their No. 1 this year, a second-round pick, and next year’s No. 1 to grab C.J. Stroud.
The Panthers are able to address their quarterback of the future and don’t have to hope that Sam Darnold eventually figures it out.
2. Houston Texans Bryce Young, QB: Alabama Crimson Tide While we contemplated the Texans potentially trading back, the team needs a quarterback and Bryce Young is ripe for the taking.
He is an upgrade over Davis Mills and doesn’t have to be thrust into action immediately.
3. Las Vegas Raiders via the Arizona Cardinals Anthony Richardson, QB: Florida Gators Knowing full well that the Indianapolis Colts need a quarterback, we project a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for the Raiders to move up and get their guy.
Richardson could be a bit of a project but he has the tools to make an impact. Plus this would infuse some excitement into the fanbase.
The NFL season came to an end a couple of weeks ago and we are just days away from the Scouting Combine. It begins on Feb. 28 and runs through Mar. 6.
5. Seattle Seahawks via the Denver Broncos Jalen Carter, DL: Georgia Bulldogs In the first of two picks in round one, the Seahawks address a major need with arguably the best player in the draft.
Jalen Carter gives them a boost on the interior and he can slide outside on passing downs.
6. Atlanta Falcons via the Detroit Lions from the Los Angeles Rams Will Anderson Jr, Edge: Alabama Crimson Tide The Falcons jump up a couple of spots to upgrade the pass rush.
7. Arizona Cardinals via the Las Vegas Raiders Tyree Wilson, Edge: Texas Tech Red Raiders After sliding down in the first round, the Cardinals pick up extra draft capital.
8. Detroit Lions via the Atlanta Falcons Devon Witherspoon, CB: Illinois Fighting Illini The Lions slide back a couple of spots, add some capital, and still land their target in Devon Witherspoon.
9. Chicago Bears via the Carolina Panthers Myles Murphy, Edge: Clemson Tigers
10. Philadelphia Eagles via the New Orleans Saints Joey Porter Jr, CB: Penn State Nittany Lions