The Eagles missed out on Landon Dickerson (taken just two picks earlier) in this exercise, so it makes sense to take Meinerz as their enforcer up front.
Kelce stays in Kansas City, where he'll attempt to catch 90 or more passes for the eighth straight season.
Rousseau re-upped with the Bills on a four-year extension this offseason, fitting the team's prototype at defensive end.
The Commanders round out the top 100 by taking a standard-bearer at cornerback in Ramsey, who can still make quarterbacks pay for challenging him.
Higgins re-signed with Cincinnati this offseason, but Detroit decides to make him its top target in this mock draft.
Logging 12 sacks for Minnesota last year, Greenard's bulk and speed allow him to make a big impact in Baltimore.
Dawkins doesn't get the credit he deserves from casual fans for his efforts, but the eight-year starting left tackle has made the Pro Bowl four straight seasons.
Richardson will compete for the starting job in Indianapolis, but his potential as a two-way offensive threat makes him worth a mid-round pick for the Texans.
Speaking of two-way threats, Hunter could be among the top players selected in the 2026 version of this mock, but first, he'll need to prove himself as a rookie as a top receiver and/or starting-caliber corner.
Green Bay keeps its All-Pro defensive leader in-house one year after signing him as a free agent.
Shough fought through some injuries in his seven-year collegiate career, but it wouldn't be all that surprising if the Chargers saw some Justin Herbert in his game.
Highsmith has flourished with the Steelers and is likely to do so coming off the edge in Tampa's scheme as well.
Nelson's intensity and strength at left guard would be similar to that of Quinn Meinerz, Denver's All-Pro on the right side last season.
Pittsburgh hopes Bonitto can continue to put up 13.5 sacks per season, as he did in 2024 to garner second-team All-Pro notice.
Limited to one game last season, Brown could be a solid bargain in the fourth round if he can stay healthy and regain his 2023 form.
Ward played 16 regular-season games for the first time in his career last season, leading the league with 19 passes defensed. The Bengals hope to get that same production after taking him from their in-state rival.
Arizona selects Smith to play guard, taking full advantage of his bulk and the athleticism he's shown in college and with the Cowboys.
While LaPorta caught just 60 passes and seven touchdowns in 2024, Miami won't sleep on his ability to move the chains in the middle of this draft.
Russell Wilson gets a solid pivot in Linderbaum, who should be included with Creed Humphrey as the top two players at the position in 2025.
The Falcons find consistency in McLaurin, who has averaged 81 catches, 1,118 receiving yards and seven scores (including a career-best 13 in 2024) per season for his career.
Dallas likes bigger corners who can take away the ball and Johnson fits the bill. His six interceptions over the past two seasons earned him a pair of Pro Bowl nods.
Gonzalez lost most of his rookie year to an injury but was named an All-Pro in 2024, which catches the eye of San Francisco at this point in the proceedings.
A knee injury kept Darrisaw from taking his rightful place among the NFL's best left tackles. The Bears should still have interest in rival Minnesota's best lineman.
The fifth-year pro possesses the ability to stop the run and affect pass plays, making 8.5 sacks over the past two seasons.
Adams may be on the back nine of his career, but the Panthers bank on him putting up similar numbers to what he posted with the Raiders and Jets last year (85 receptions, 1,063 yards, eight touchdowns).
Smith has four straight seasons with 150 or more tackles, making him a younger version of the Saints' star linebacker Demario Davis (36 years old).
Van Ginkel signed with Minnesota last offseason to be a full-time starter; the Patriots surely noted his 18 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks and two interceptions returned for scores last season.
The Jaguars select Jeanty with the belief he will prove himself among the top eight RBs in the league as a rookie because of his combination of vision, strength and agility.
Head coach Pete Carroll should love having a do-it-all safety (93 tackles, 5.5 sacks and one INT in 2024) with plus size in the Kam Chancellor mold on his defense.
Burns hasn't made the Pro Bowl since 2022, but Tennessee brings in his 54.5 career sacks as a major threat to quarterbacks outside.
Sweat's size and pass-rush skills make him a natural mid-round selection for teams like Cleveland relying on four-man fronts.
Buckner is still among the top interior threats and can play multiple spots in the Giants' three-man front.
