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17. Los Angeles Chargers
Devin Lloyd, ILB, UtahThe Chargers would be extremely disappointed if the Saints took Penning; there's not another tackle I'd take this high. Still, they have a need at off-ball linebacker, as 2020 first-rounder Kenneth Murray has disappointed. Lloyd is a playmaker who flies to the football.
18. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
Trent McDuffie, CB, WashingtonThis could be a defensive end, but the No. 2 corner spot on the other side of Darius Slay is a huge hole. McDuffie is a tough and physical corner with versatility.
19. New Orleans Saints (via PHI)
Kenny Pickett, QB, PittHere we go -- the first quarterback. There just aren't many teams excited about the signal-callers in this draft. The Saints have a bigger need at tackle, which is why I went that way at No. 16, but this is good value for Pickett, who could compete with Jameis Winston for the starting job.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Malik Willis, QB, LibertyThe Steelers could get a quarterback and not have to trade up for him. I have Willis ranked just slightly over Pickett, and I think he has the highest ceiling of the guys in this class. He's super talented with a huge arm. We know Mike Tomlin & Co. heavily scouted the passers last month.
21. New England Patriots
Daxton Hill, DB, MichiganWhat does Bill Belichick want from his defenders? Versatility. Hall played mostly as a slot corner last season and could help there for the Patriots. He ran a 4.38 40 at the combine and has long arms. This is a great fit. I also thought about cornerback Kaiir Elam, who would be more of a straight replacement for J.C. Jackson.
22. Green Bay Packers (via LV)
Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&MWith Lucas Patrick gone to Chicago in free agency, the Packers could address their hole at guard here. Green played everything but center for the Aggies and is a really good all-around player.
23. Arizona Cardinals
Zion Johnson, G/C, Boston CollegeI know -- back-to-back guards doesn't really excite fans much, but Johnson is another player I really like. He was phenomenal at guard last season and took some snaps at center at the Senior Bowl. He's strong and explosive.
24. Dallas Cowboys
Tyler Smith, OT/G, TulsaI thought about a wide receiver, but the Cowboys' offensive line is aging. Smith would play right tackle in this scenario. He was a dominant pass-blocker in college, though he can get a little too physical at times; he was called for 12 penalties last season.
25. Buffalo Bills
Kaiir Elam, CB, FloridaI really struggled here because I wanted to give the Bills running back Breece Hall. I just can't do it, though I'm going to be kicking myself if general manager Brandon Beane takes Hall. Ultimately, Beane could find a good back on Day 2. Buffalo's need at corner is just too large to use a luxury pick here. Elam is a long, press-man corner with some ball skills.
26. Tennessee Titans
Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn StateAs I said in my two-round mock, the Titans need to get faster at receiver. Dotson is sure-handed and will make plays after the catch. And he could be moved all around the formation.
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Devonte Wyatt, DT, GeorgiaIf either of the top two guards are still available, the Bucs could pick one. Wyatt also fits a hole next to Vita Vea, though. He went under the radar on the loaded Bulldogs' defense, but he has some intriguing physical traits.
28. Green Bay Packers
Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota StateHere you go, Aaron Rodgers. Here's your first-round receiver. Watson is 6-foot-4 and ran a 4.36-second 40 at the combine. He averaged 20.2 yards per catch in his career for the Bison. He has a chance to develop into a true No. 1 wideout.
29. Kansas City Chiefs (via MIA/SF)
Skyy Moore, WR, Western MichiganHow about a curveball here? The Chiefs could go with a cornerback with one of these two picks, but Moore is a good fit as a high-upside pass-catcher. He's No. 35 overall on my Big Board, and at 5-foot-9, he could remind coach Andy Reid of Tyreek Hill. Moore doesn't drop passes, and he makes defenders miss after the catch. And he ran a 4.41 40 at the combine.
30. Kansas City Chiefs
Arnold Ebiketie, DE, Penn StateThis was a toss up between Ebiketie and Boye Mafe, and you should know by now that Ebiketie is one of my favorite prospects in this class. He would help a Kansas City pass rush that needs much more production off the edge. He had 9.5 sacks after transferring from Temple last season.
31. Cincinnati Bengals
George Karlaftis, DE, PurdueThis pick was a late scratch, as I wanted to give the Bengals a top tight end in Trey McBride after they lost C.J. Uzomah in free agency. This is a little high for McBride, though, and the Bengals could get a tight end on Day 2. Cincinnati plays in a conference with great quarterbacks, and the value for Karlaftis is high here. He could be a rotational edge rusher in Year 1 as he grows into a starting spot.
32. Detroit Lions (via LAR)
Lewis Cine, S, GeorgiaWill any team trade into this spot to get a quarterback and the fifth-year option? Don't rule it out. For Detroit, this pick is about improving a porous defense, and Cine is explosive, physical and could be a great center fielder.
