Colts don’t take any chances, trade up a spot for QB; 4 go in top 10

After the pro days, it sounds like Stroud is the guy. He seems to fit what the Panthers want in a quarterback — a big, prototypical passer. He impressed at his pro day and combine, if those things matter to you. They don’t to me.

He is the best passer in this class, but his size is a major concern. Even so, the word is the Texans want him and would love to build around him. Young is tiny, and not just his height. That will always be an issue.

They move up one spot to land Richardson, who new coach Shane Steichen could fit into his scheme, the same scheme Jalen Hurts ran for the Eagles. Richardson has a high ceiling, but he is raw. It might take some time.

They trade down with Indianapolis to get extra picks and still end up with the player they likely wanted anyway. They have to improve their edge rush. Anderson is viewed by most as the best in this class.

They always had good pass-rushers when the defense was dominant. Wilson has that type of ability. He is a big, power end whose best football is in front of him. They pass on taking Will Levis in this mock.

The Lions need a dominant inside player. Carter can be that. He does have some off-field issues that cloud his draft status, but the Lions seem to have a great culture to help with that. He is a game-wrecker.

Levis has all the tools to be a big-time quarterback, but patience will be needed. The Raiders have Jimmy Garoppolo, so Levis could sit for a year or two. They have to try and land their franchise passer, so why not here with a top-10 pick?

They have A.J. Terrell on one side and some veterans to go with him. They need a young cover corner to pair with Terrell as they build this defense. They could go edge player here to help the pass rush, but they opt for the corner instead.

They need to get more help up front for Justin Fields, and Skoronski would bring versatility. He can play guard or tackle, which brings value. I think he looks more like a guard, but he could also play right tackle.

The Eagles brought back Brandon Graham on a one-year deal, but how much longer does he have? Van Ness is a player scouts love. He is strong and powerful, but never started a game at Iowa. The upside is there.

Johnson Jr. is the best pure tackle in this class. The Titans signed Andre Dillard to play left tackle in free agency, but they have a second-year player at right tackle who could move to guard.

After taking Young earlier, they can take Johnson to help him on the outside. Johnson is a big receiver who can run. He has all the tools teams love. He does have some issues catching the football.

The Jets have added some nice pieces in free agency for when they do get Aaron Rodgers, so why not an offensive tackle? Jones is long and athletic and really can help them for the long run at left tackle. With Mekhi Becton and Max Mitchell coming off injury, Jones would make sense. I also think he could play guard.

They still have issues at corner, and Witherspoon has the tools to step in and play right away. He is a physical player who can also cover. The Patriots would love him. They could also use a receiver in the worst way.

With Robert Tonyan gone, they have a hole at tight end, a position that will be important in the growth of Jordan Love, so they take the best one in the class to help him. They could also look to add help up front on defense.

They could still use some help at corner, and Porter Jr. might be the top guy on some boards. He is long and athletic and did a good job on some top receivers in college.

Their secondary has major questions at corner, even with the signing of Patrick Peterson, who isn’t a kid anymore. So taking a young corner works. They could also look for offensive tackle help here.

They need to get some help at the position, even though they have some younger players they like. This is a pass-catcher they can’t pass up. The Lions could also consider adding defensive help or a receiver here as well.

The right tackle position is a problem if they move Tristan Wirfs to the left side, which they should do. Wright was outstanding moving from the left side to the right side. He would be a plug-and-play starter.

Free-agent signing Dre’mont Jones helps the interior of the defensive line a lot, but they need more. So after going with an edge with their first pick, they come back to take an interior player here to fortify the front. Smith can be dominant inside.

Keenan Allen is getting up there in years, so they need to get some young receivers to prepare for when he is gone. Justin Herbert will be slinging it for a long time, so a quality route-runner like Smith-Njigba would make sense.

They have to get receiver help for this offense, even after adding Nelson Agholor. Lamar Jackson is likely coming back, so get him another weapon for Todd Monken’s passing game. Scouts love Flowers, especially since he was productive with bad quarterback play.

They are in need of a receiver to pair with Justin Jefferson, so they make a move up to get Addison, who might be the best pure receiver in this class. He looks like he can be a 70-catch guy right away. That will help Jefferson and Kirk Cousins.

They can take Torrence and play him at left guard to give them one of the biggest lines in the NFL. Torrence might be the best offensive lineman in this class. He could also play right tackle if they let Cam Robinson go in 2024 and move Walker Little to the left side.

They have a need at center, and Schmitz is considered the best of a good class. They could go corner here — maybe Emmanuel Forbes or Cam Smith — but they opt to help out Daniel Jones and the line.

He is a runner who has a lot of the same characteristics as Saquon Barkley, which is hight praise. The Cowboys let Zeke Elliott walk, so this makes sense with Tony Pollard coming off injury and likely playing on the franchise tag.

They lost Tremaine Edmunds in free agency, so replacing him with a player who has a similar skillset would make sense. Sanders can run, and he’s also shown he can rush the passer if needed.

He is a talented pass-catching tight end, which remains a need for Cincinnati, even after signing Irv Smith Jr. LaPorta is a player scouts love a lot more than the draft cult does. He runs routes like a receiver. He is smooth.

They lost Marcus Davenport in free agency, and Cam Jordan’s career is coming to an end. Murphy can be a third-down rusher as a rookie and then in a year he can be ready to take over on a full-time basis.

They lost both safeties in free agency, which is why this pick makes sense. Branch can play a lot like Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, who was a big part of their defense last season. Like Gardner-Johnson, Branch can do a lot of things.

They lost Frank Clark in free agency, and in their scheme they need a player who can go along with George Karlaftis and Charles Omenihu up front. Smith is an explosive player who can help as a situational rusher in year one.