The NFL Draft is one of the most anticipated events for diehard football fans across the nation. Every spring, some of college football’s most talented players place their names in the NFL Draft, hoping to get their name called.

For those unfamiliar with the draft process, here’s a little information. There are seven rounds in the NFL draft where approximately 250 picks are made.The order of the draft each round is based on regular season standings from the previous season. The team with the worst record in the league will pick first in each round. While the Super Bowl champion will pick last. This year, it’s the Jacksonville Jaguars who will pick first. They had the worst record in the NFL by winning only 1 of their 16 games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who won the Super Bowl, will pick last each round. 

However, this order doesn’t have to stay permanent. Oftentimes, teams like trading up in the draft to steal a player they like. These trades do not have to happen during the draft. A few weeks ago, the San Francisco 49ers traded up nine spots to pick 3rd overall. But doing that cost a big price. The 49ers traded away two future 1st round picks and their 3rd round pick to move up. 

Also, there’s at least 32 compensatory draft selections scattered out between the 3rd and 7th rounds of the NFL draft. These selections are given to teams who lost more free agents the previous offseason than acquired. In a new rule, teams who hire minority head coaches and general managers can gain a compensatory draft selection.

WHO MIGHT YOUR TEAM PICK IN ROUND 1???

Dallas Cowboys: 10th Overall Pick

Teams Biggest Needs: CB, OL, TE, EDGE

Top Candidates: Christan Darrisaw, OL, Virginia Tech; Rashawn Slater, OL, Northwestern; Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama; Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech; Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan

Chicago Bears: 20th Overall Pick

Teams Biggest Needs: QB, OL, WR, CB

Top Candidates: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama; Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State; Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State; Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech; Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina; Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern; Christan Darrisaw, OL, Virginia Tech; Teven Jenkins, OL, Oklahoma State; Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue; Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida; Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

Green Bay Packers: 29th Overall Pick

Teams Biggest Needs: OL, WR, CB, 

Top Candidates: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech; Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina; Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern; Asante Samuel Jr, CB, Florida State; Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia; Teven Jenkins, OL, Oklahoma State; Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue; Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida; Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota; Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU

Teddy’s 3-Round NFL Mock Draft With Trades

Round 1

1. Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
2. Jets: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
3. 49ers: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
4. Falcons: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
5. Bengals: Penei Sewell, OL, Oregon
6. Dolphins: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
7. Lions: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
8. Panthers: Rashawn Slater, OL, Northwestern
9. Broncos: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
10. Cowboys: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
11. Patriots (via Giants): Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State
12. Eagles: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
13. Chargers: Christian Darrisaw, OL, Virginia Tech
14. Vikings: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, USC
15. Giants (via Patriots): Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan
16. Cardinals: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
17. Raiders: Teven Jenkins, OL, Oklahoma State
18. Dolphins: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia
19. Washington: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
20. Bears: Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
21. Jets (via Colts): Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
22. Titans: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame
23. Colts (via Jets): Alex Leatherwood, T, Alabama
24. Steelers: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
25. Jaguars: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
26. Browns: Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami (FL)
27. Ravens: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
28. Saints: Asante Samuel, CB, Florida State
29. Panthers (via Packers): Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky
30. Eagles (via Bills): Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa
31. Ravens: Jaelan Phillips, EDGE, Miami (FL)
32. 49ers (via Buccaneers): Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida

Round 2

1. Jaguars, Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
2. Jets: Jayson Oweh, EDGE, Penn State
3. Falcons: Elijah Molden, S, Washington
4. Dolphins: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
5. Bills (via Eagles): Christian Barmore, DL, Alabama
6. Bengals: Terrace Marshall Jr, WR, LSU
7. Packers (via Panthers): Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia
8. Broncos: Dillon Radunz, T, North Dakota State
9. Lions: Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
10. GIants: Quinn Meinerz, OL, Wisconsin-Whitewater
11. Buccaneers (via 49ers): Carlos Basham Jr, EDGE, Wake Forest
12. Cowboys: Pat FIermuth, TE, Penn State
13. Bears (via Jaguars): Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
14. Patriots: Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina
15. Chargers: Jevon Holland, CB, Oregon
16. Raiders: Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky
17. Cardinals: Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
18. Dolphins: Liam Eichenberg, OL, Notre Dame
19. Washington: Jaylen Mayfield, OL, Michigan
20. Jaguars: Samuel Cosmi, OL, Texas
21. Titans: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse
22. Colts: Aaron Robinson, CB, UCF
23. Steelers: Landon Dickerson, OL, Alabama
24. Falcons (via Seahawks): Ronnie Perkins, EDGE, Oklahoma
25. Rams: Wyatt Davis, OL, Ohio State
26. Chiefs: Creed Humphrey, OL, Oklahoma
27. Browns: Alim McNeill, DL, NC State
28. Saints: Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State
29. Jets (via Bills): Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC
30. Packers: Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas
31. Chiefs: Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas
32. Buccaneers: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford

Round 3

1. Jaguars: Hunter Long, TE, Boston College
2. Bills (via Jets): Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
3. Texans: Milton Williams, DL, Louisiana Tech
4. Seahawks (via Falcons): Walker Little, OL, Stanford
5. Bengals: Quincy Roche, EDGE, Miami (FL)
6. Eagles: Tay Gowan, CB, UCF
7. Broncos: Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State
8. Lions: Richie Grant, S, UCF
9. Packers (via Panthers): Trey Smith, G, Tennessee
10. Washington: Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
11. Cowboys: Jamar Johnson, S, Indiana
12. Giants: Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State
13. Chargers: Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville
14. VIkings: Payton Turner, EDGE, Houston
15. Raiders: Ar’Darius Washington, S, TCU
16. Raiders: Levi Onwuzurike, DL, Washington
17. Dolphins: Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pittsburgh
18. Washington: D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan
19. Bears: Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M
20. Bills (via Eagles): Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina
21. Steelers (via Titans): Stone Forsythe, T, Florida
22. Jets: Kendrick Green, G, Illinois
23. Titans (via Steelers): Marvin WIlson, DL, Florida State
24. Rams: Tre Brown, CB, Oklahoma
25. Browns: Osa Odighizuwa, Dl, UCLA
26. Vikings Get: Andre CIsco, S, Syracuse
27. Browns: Tamorrion Terry, WR, Florida State
28. Panthers (via Packers): Josh Palmer, WE, Tennessee
29. Bills: Joe Tyron, EDGE, Washington
30. Ravens: Brady Christensen, T, BYU
31. Buccaneers: Tommy Togiai, DL, Ohio State
32. Giants (via Patriots): Jackson Carman, Ol, Clemson
33. Chargers: Dayo Odeyingbo, EDGE, Vanderbilt
34. Saints: Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State
35. Cowboys: Cameron Sample, EDGE, Tulane

100. Titans: Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina
101. Lions: Bobby Brown III, DL, Texas A&M
102. Buccaneers: Dax Milne, WR, BYU
103. Rams: Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina
104. Ravens: Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis
105. Saints: Patrick Johnson, EDGE, Tulane

Notable Trades (based on pick number and 2022 rounds): 

Patriots Get: 11,

Giants Get: 15, 96, 120

Jets Get: 21

Colts Get: 23, 146

Panthers Get: 29, 92

Packers Get: 39, 73, 2022 5th

Eagles Get: 30, 161

Bills Get: 39, 84

49ers Get: 32

Buccaneers Get: 43, 102

Bears Get: 45

Jaguars Get: 52, WR Anthony Miller

Falcons Get: 58

Seahawks Get: 68, 108, 187

Jets Get: 61

Bills Get: 66, 154

Steelers Get: 85

Titans Get: 87, 245