Suddenly, the Packers have life. After Green Bay's impressive 31-28 overtime win over the Cowboys, they've closed in on the final playoff spot in the NFC, and no one will be pumped to face the Packers in the first round if they climb out of the early hole they put themselves in and sneak into the postseason. 

In this mock, general manager Brian Gutekunst snags a big, athletic, three-down tight end for the twilight of Aaron Rodgers' career.

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The order was determined by using Caesars Sportsbook's Super Bowl odds in reverse order. There's no No. 25 pick in this one, as the Dolphins forfeited it for integrity of the game violations. Let's get to it.

NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Alabama • Soph • 5'10" / 204 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

2nd

POSITION RNK

1st
Young doesn't have prototypical size, yet his film is loaded with strikes from the pocket and when things break down.
Round 1 - Pick 2
Alabama • Soph • 6'4" / 243 lbs

Projected Team

Chicago

PROSPECT RNK

1st

POSITION RNK

1st
The Bears get a ferocious, high-floor, high-ceiling outside rusher in Anderson.
Round 1 - Pick 3
Northwestern • Soph • 6'4" / 313 lbs

Projected Team

Pittsburgh

PROSPECT RNK

6th

POSITION RNK

1st
Skoronski has been a brick wall in pass protection at Northwestern. He's exactly the type the Steelers need.
Round 1 - Pick 4
Ohio State • Soph • 6'3" / 218 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

3rd

POSITION RNK

2nd
Stroud is the perfect heir apparent to Jared Goff in Detroit.
Round 1 - Pick 5
Kentucky • Soph • 6'4" / 229 lbs

Projected Team

Carolina

PROSPECT RNK

5th

POSITION RNK

3rd
Levis' 2022 hasn't gone as planned, but the traits pop off the film in every game.
Round 1 - Pick 6
Georgia • Soph • 6'3" / 314 lbs

Projected Team

Las Vegas

PROSPECT RNK

4th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Raiders defense needs talent infusion at just about every position. Carter is the best player available here.
Round 1 - Pick 7
TCU • Soph • 6'4" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Indianapolis

PROSPECT RNK

28th

POSITION RNK

4th
Johnston is big, physical and fast. The Colts have a dire need at receiver.
Round 1 - Pick 8
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 270 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

29th

POSITION RNK

4th
Murphy fits the Seahawks' first-round profile. He's a long, athletic freak.
Round 1 - Pick 9
South Carolina • Soph • 6'1" / 186 lbs

Projected Team

Washington

PROSPECT RNK

11th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Smith will bring more stability to the secondary in Washington with his length and ball skills.
Round 1 - Pick 10
Florida State • 6'4" / 260 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

9th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Verse can add more power to his frame, but he already plays with awesome speed-to-power conversion and burst around the corner.
Round 1 - Pick 11
Notre Dame • Soph • 6'4" / 265 lbs

Projected Team

Jacksonville

PROSPECT RNK

8th

POSITION RNK

1st
Mayer can become a dynamic over-the-middle option for Trevor Lawrence.
Round 1 - Pick 12
Clemson • Soph • 6'5" / 305 lbs

Projected Team

Houston

PROSPECT RNK

31st

POSITION RNK

5th
The Texans are still in best-player-available mode here, so they jump at the opportunity to pick Bresee.
Round 1 - Pick 13
Texas Tech • Soph • 6'6" / 275 lbs

Projected Team

Atlanta

PROSPECT RNK

19th

POSITION RNK

3rd
The Falcons have to get better rushing the passer from the outside. Wilson has been a productive stud the past two seasons for the Red Raiders.
Round 1 - Pick 14
Penn State • 6'6" / 312 lbs

Projected Team

Arizona

PROSPECT RNK

7th

POSITION RNK

2nd
Fashanu is a freaky specimen with clean film at a premium position.
Round 1 - Pick 15
Georgia • Soph • 6'2" / 207 lbs

Projected Team

Detroit

PROSPECT RNK

10th

POSITION RNK

1st
The Lions still have plenty of work to do defensively, and Ringo has a first-round profile at outside corner.
Round 1 - Pick 16
Georgia • Soph • 6'7" / 265 lbs

Projected Team

Green Bay

PROSPECT RNK

81st

POSITION RNK

3rd
There's not considerable first-round buzz for Washington now. Wait until the NFL Combine.
Round 1 - Pick 17
Ohio State • Soph • 6'6" / 313 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Jets

PROSPECT RNK

17th

POSITION RNK

3rd
The Jets plan for the future at left tackle with Johnson, who's had a fine season for the Buckeyes in 2022.
Round 1 - Pick 18
Florida • Soph • 6'4" / 244 lbs

Projected Team

N.Y. Giants

PROSPECT RNK

23rd

POSITION RNK

4th
The Giants would love to add such a gifted athlete at quarterback like Richardson.
Round 1 - Pick 19
Georgia • Soph • 6'5" / 311 lbs

Projected Team

New England

PROSPECT RNK

30th

POSITION RNK

5th
The Patriots could use more stability at the tackle position. Jones is a SEC-tested star.
Round 1 - Pick 20
SMU • Soph • 6'1" / 203 lbs

Projected Team

Seattle

PROSPECT RNK

78th

POSITION RNK

9th
It wouldn't be a first round without the Seahawks making a surprise pick. Rice is big, tall and exceptionally fast. Just what the Seahawks like.
Round 1 - Pick 21
North Carolina • Soph • 5'9" / 171 lbs

Projected Team

Tennessee

PROSPECT RNK

44th

POSITION RNK

6th
The Titans have to add more receiving help to this roster. It's a must. Downs has played as expected this season. Dynamically.
Round 1 - Pick 22
Texas A&M • Soph • 6'2" / 203 lbs

Projected Team

L.A. Chargers

PROSPECT RNK

53rd

POSITION RNK

8th
The Chargers seem to have a quality defense on paper; the results just haven't been there. Jones would add even more high-end talent to that secondary.
Round 1 - Pick 23
Baylor • Fr • 6'3" / 335 lbs

Projected Team

Cincinnati

PROSPECT RNK

20th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Bengals are lacking depth on the defensive line. Ika is a nose tackle with legitimate pass-rush ability.
Round 1 - Pick 24
Alabama • Soph • 6'0" / 203 lbs

Projected Team

Tampa Bay

PROSPECT RNK

27th

POSITION RNK

3rd
The Buccaneers add a versatile playmaker to their young secondary.
Round 1 - Pick 26
LSU • Soph • 5'11" / 197 lbs

Projected Team

Dallas

PROSPECT RNK

14th

POSITION RNK

1st
This is late for Boutte, who some had as a top-10 pick after his dazzling 2021. The Cowboys diversify the receiver group.
Round 1 - Pick 27
Michigan • Soph • 6'3" / 337 lbs

Projected Team

Baltimore

PROSPECT RNK

64th

POSITION RNK

8th
Smith is a springy, wide-bodied inside rusher who feels like a Ravens-type trench player.
Round 1 - Pick 28
Army West Point • Soph • 6'6" / 256 lbs

Projected Team

Minnesota

PROSPECT RNK

39th

POSITION RNK

7th
The Vikings keep adding to their underrated pass-rush unit.
Round 1 - Pick 29
Oklahoma • Soph • 6'5" / 315 lbs

Projected Team

Denver

PROSPECT RNK

25th

POSITION RNK

2nd
The Broncos solidify the outside of their offensive front with the mountainous Harrison.
Round 1 - Pick 30
Kansas State • Soph • 6'4" / 255 lbs

Projected Team

Kansas City

PROSPECT RNK

41st

POSITION RNK

9th
The Chiefs went secondary-happy in the 2022 draft. It's time to add more up front for Chris Jones.
Round 1- Pick 31
Texas • Soph • 5'11" / 215 lbs

Projected Team

Philadelphia

PROSPECT RNK

13th

POSITION RNK

1st
How about Bijan Robinson to replace Miles Sanders in Philly? Fun, right?
Round 1 - Pick 32
Florida • Soph • 6'5" / 347 lbs

Projected Team

Buffalo

PROSPECT RNK

12th

POSITION RNK

1st
Torrence is the big-bodied, crushing blocker the Bills could use and will plug in at left guard for a long time.