NFL Free Agency began today as teams around the league added to their rosters, hoping to compete for a Super Bowl next year.

However, these additions also change many of the positions needed for teams to select in the first round.

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With that, the second edition of The Dallas Express Mock Drafts has arrived.

  1. New York Giants
    • Cam Ward, Quarterback, Miami
      • The New York Giants must start winning games, or the concerns about General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll will only get louder. Drafting a quarterback ready for the league is the best way to win games quickly, and Ward is the most prepared for the league of any quarterback in this draft. 
  2. Cleveland Browns
    • Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
      • The Browns could be more concerned about winning in the immediate future, but this franchise is seemingly committed to Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, and Myles Garrett just committed to a long-term deal. Cleveland takes the best player available and will look to improve the quarterback position through another method.
  3. Tennessee Titans
    • Travis Hunter, Wide Receiver/Cornerback, Colorado
      • Tennessee has made it clear that it would not pass up on a generational talent to select a quarterback, which is precisely what Hunter is. Hunter is likely going to play more cornerback than wide receiver in the NFL, but he has the ability to play both positions effectively, making him one of the most intriguing prospects in league history. In this scenario, Tennessee manages to trade down and gain more draft capital while securing a player they might’ve taken with the first overall pick.
  4. New England Patriots
    • Will Campbell, Offensive Tackle, LSU
      • New England spent a significant amount of money on the defensive side of the ball in free agency, indicating that the franchise will utilize the draft to improve the offense. Campbell is the most NFL-ready offensive lineman in the draft and should fit perfectly along an offensive line that needs talent at nearly every position.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars
    • Tetairoa McMillan, Wide Receiver, Arizona
      • Jacksonville selects McMillian following Christian Kirk’s and Evan Engram’s departures. Between McMillan and Britan Thomas Jr., the Jaguars could have one of the best receiving cores within a few seasons, making this opportunity too sweet to pass up for a team that also needs help along the defensive line.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders
    • Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
      • The Raiders have figured out the quarterback position by trading for Geno Smith and will now give him an explosive weapon out of the backfield. Jeanty will become an immediate workhorse running back for Las Vegas, and the Raiders will finally be able to establish a rushing attack.
  7. New York Jets
    • Mason Graham, Defensive Tackle, Michigan
      • Tennessee moves down in this scenario and still ends up with one of the best players in the draft. Graham could be selected higher but falls to Tennessee and a defensive line that needs reinforcements. Although he might have to add weight to compete against the heavier interior offensive linemen, Graham has a wide variety of pass rush moves to help him pressure the quarterback.
  8. Carolina Panthers
    • Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M
      • Carolina bets on potential with this selection and will take some time to develop Stewart into an elite pass rusher. Stewart’s collegiate statistics and game tape do not stand out compared to other players, but his physical traits are some of the best in NFL Draft history. Carolina is not in a rush to compete at the highest level next season, meaning the team can develop Stewart and other players for another season before they begin to reach their potential. 
  9. New Orleans Saints
    • Jahdae Barron, Cornerback, Texas
      • The Saints have a major hole at cornerback following Marshon Lattimore’s departure last season. Barron stands out as the best cornerback in the draft. Barron can play any position in the secondary and will likely stay on the outside. His physical tools are just strong enough to make him a legitimate starter at wide cornerback, safety, or nickel back.
  10. Chicago Bears
    • Kelvin Banks Jr., Offensive Line, Texas
      • Chicago has already invested an immense amount of capital into improving the offensive line this offseason and will now add Banks to this group. Banks will be a depth piece in his rookie season but could quickly become one of the better offensive linemen in the league and should be a starter in his second season.
  11. San Francisco 49ers
    • Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia
      • San Francisco needs help along the defensive line and chooses to select Williams with the 11th pick in the draft, one of the most effective run defenders available. Williams will need to learn how to rush the quarterback effectively in passing situations, but improving the run defense should be a major focus for a 49ers team looking to bounce back next year.
  12. Dallas Cowboys
    • Kenneth Grant, Defensive Tackle, Michigan
      • Dallas needs a piece in the secondary but chooses to address concerns along the defensive line in the first round. Grant is one of the more athletic players in the draft, despite weighing more than 300 lbs, and should see immediate snaps for the Cowboys next season. Inserting a player like Grant into the trenches will help free up space for Micah Parsons and the other Dallas defensive linemen.
  13. Miami Dolphins
    • Armand Membou, Offensive Tackle, Missouri
      • Miami’s only concern moving forward is keeping Tua Tagovailoa healthy and on the field. The best way to do this is to solidify the offensive line at every position. Membou is one of the most athletic players in the draft and should be a starter early in his career for the Dolphins.
  14. Indianapolis Colts
    • Will Johnson, Cornerback, Michigan
      • Indianapolis chooses to add more skill to the secondary with Johnson, who many believed would be a top 10 pick before suffering an injury in his final collegiate season. The Colts signed safety Cam Bynum to a contract in free agency and will add another player in the secondary to turn that weakness into a strength within just one year.
  15. Atlanta Falcons
    • Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
      • Atlanta needs help along the defensive line, and bringing in an athletic edge rusher could help open up opportunities for other players. Although selecting a player from a smaller school is risky at times, Green proved he can dominate lower-level players and should be able to transition into the NFL with ease.
  16. Arizona Cardinals
    • Jalon Walker, Linebacker, Georgia
      • The Cardinals choose to select one of the more versatile players with the 16th pick in the draft. Walker has shown that he can play as either a linebacker or a pass rusher, though he is likely to end up playing the majority of his snaps as a pass rusher in the NFL. Arizona needs help along the defensive line and chooses to select a player with a high upside.
  17. Cincinnati Bengals
    • James Pearce Jr., Edge, Tennessee
      • Cincinnati desperately needs playmakers on defense, and Pearce fits that role perfectly. Although he did not play many snaps during his time at Tennessee, Pearce put up impressive production and should see many of his tools translate to the NFL.
  18. Seattle Seahawks
    • Luther Burden III, Wide Receiver, Missouri
      • Seattle needs offensive linemen and pass catchers for the new quarterback, Sam Darnold. With many top offensive line options being selected before the Seahawks’ pick, the franchise opts to select the second receiver off the board. Burden is one of the most explosive players in the draft and has shown the ability to work both after the catch and down the field on deeper routes.
  19. Baltimore Ravens
    • Donovan Ezeiruaku, Edge, Boston College
      • Baltimore is the second team in this draft to trade up and secure a player they believe can make an impact early in his career on the defensive line. Ezeiruaku has many different moves to beat tackles and is athletic enough to play well against the run. Selecting an impactful defensive player was necessary for the Ravens, and trading up allowed the team to select one of the most NFL-ready pass rushers available.
  20. Denver Broncos
    • Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State
      • With this selection, Denver could select either a tight end or a running back, but Warren slipping this far makes it an easy decision for the Broncos. Warren is a big target who can make life easier for Bo Nix and the Broncos offense in his rookie season, opening up bigger opportunities for the other pass catchers on the team.
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers
    • Trey Amos, Cornerback, Ole Miss
      • There were multiple options for the Steelers with this selection, but adding DK Metcalf opened this franchise up to the possibility of adding a player to the defensive side of the ball. Amos competed against many of the top players in the country throughout his collegiate career and is prepared to do the same in the NFL. He has the height and quickness to match up with almost any player in the league and should start quickly for a Steelers team that needed help in the secondary.  
  22. Los Angeles Chargers
    • Omarion Hampton, Running Back, UNC
      • Head Coach Jim Harbaugh continues to strengthen the rushing attack with the addition of Hampton, an incredibly explosive player who will fit the Chargers’ system perfectly. Los Angeles is desperate for pass catchers but had a chance to solidify the run game for the foreseeable future, which is a key component of Harbaugh’s style of football.
  23. Green Bay Packers
    • Azareye’h Thomas, Cornerback, Florida State
      • Thomas is a big cornerback who was one of the lone bright spots for Florida State last season. Green Bay is in dire need of another cornerback and will add a player who excels in man defense to the roster. While an addition on the defensive line was also likely a consideration for Green Bay, selecting a cornerback of the future is a more pressing need for this team.
  24. Minnesota Vikings
    • Tyler Booker, Offensive Line, Alabama
      • Minnesota watched firsthand last season as the team lost a playoff game due to issues with the offensive line. Booker did not test well during the combine and could slip as a result, but he is a solid guard who can continue to develop in the league to become a consistent contributor. Selecting Booker will solidify an offensive line that has had questions for the past few seasons.
  25. Houston Texans
    • Josh Simmons, Offensive Line, Ohio State
      • Yet another offensive lineman comes off the board as the Texans look to protect C.J. Stroud from another season behind a bad offensive line. Simmons suffered an injury last season but was one of the best linemen in college football when he was healthy. Now, he gets to protect another former Buckeye, who could be the steal of the draft.
  26. Los Angeles Rams
    • Grey Zabel, Offensive Line, NDSU
      • The run on offensive linemen continues as the Rams select a player who can play any position on the offensive line. Zabel has quickly risen on the draft boards due to his versatility along the offensive line, which will be utilized heavily for a Rams team looking to keep Matthew Stafford healthy for another season.
  27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    • Donovan Jackson, Offensive Line, Ohio State
      • Tampa Bay selects another offensive lineman in the first round, with Jackson likely to play multiple positions in his rookie season. This versatility was on full display in his final season with the Buckeyes as he spent time at both tackle and guard. Jackson will be an immediate contributor for Tampa Bay and could see time at multiple positions in his rookie season.
  28. Detroit Lions
    • Landon Jackson, Edge, Arkansas
      • Detroit will need more help along the defensive line following the departure of edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, who the team cut prior to free agency. Adding an athletic rusher alongside Aidan Hutchinson could work wonders for this defense, as Jackson could learn quickly and develop into a meaningful player early in his career.
  29. Washington Commanders
    • Matthew Golden, Wide Receiver, Texas
      • Washington has already added Deebo Samuel this offseason but looks to continue developing the offense with a rookie receiver who is one of the fastest in the draft. After losing Dyami Brown in free agency, the Commanders add another speedy receiver to help space the field for Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin.
  30. Kansas City Chiefs
    • Colston Loveland, Tight End, Michigan
      • Kansas City missed the run on offensive linemen and will now pivot to replacing Travis Kelce in the near future. Mahomes has clearly utilized the tight end position well, and maintaining this production could be key to continuing the Chiefs’ dynasty in the future. Loveland has a large catch radius and a knack for finding space in the open field, making him the perfect addition to this Chiefs offense.
  31. Philadelphia Eagles
    • Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M
      • Philadelphia has holes along the defensive line following the departure of Josh Sweat and Milton Williams in free agency. While Philadelphia will likely consider selecting a defensive tackle with this selection, the franchise chooses to select Scourton to handle the responsibility on the edge. Scourton has a high floor and could be a consistent contributor during his rookie season, which is exactly what Philadelphia will be searching for with the final pick in the first round.