Mike Band’s Final 2024 NFL Mock Draft
My final predictions for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft are locked in. This year’s draft will mark the 20th consecutive year I’ve released an opening round mock draft. First published on FootballsFuture forums, then DraftAce.com, and now RosterWatch and Next Gen Stats, the construction of my annual mock is one of my
Mike Band’s Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft
My final predictions for the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft are locked in. After breaking down the buzz, team needs, player evaluations and organization philosophies, here is who I think each team will take in the first round on Thursday night. 1. Carolina Panthers (from CHI) – Bryce Young QB, Alabama On March 10th,
Mike Band’s Final 2022 NFL Mock Draft
My final predictions for the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft are locked in. After breaking down the buzz, team needs, player evaluations and organization philosophies, here is who I think each team will take in the first round on Thursday night. Jacksonville Jaguars – Travon Walker EDGE, Georgia Detroit Lions – Aidan Hutchinson EDGE,
Mike Band’s Final 2021 NFL Mock Draft
My final predictions for the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft are in. After breaking down the buzz, team needs, player evaluations and organization philosophies, here’s how I think the first round could go down Thursday night. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence QB, Clemson New York Jets – Zach Wilson QB, BYU San Francisco 49ers
Mike Band’s Final 2020 NFL Mock Draft
My final mock is set. After breaking down the buzz, team needs, player evaluations and organization philosophies, here’s how I think the first round could go down Thursday night. 1. Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Burrow QB, LSU Zac Taylor builds around Ohio-native with the “it” factor you find in the best quarterbacks in the game.
Mike Band’s Final 2019 NFL Mock Draft
The mock is live, the picks are in, and the references are linked. What will happen during the first round the 2019 draft? A few thoughts on how the first round could play out… It would be a surprise if the top 5 does not include some combination of Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, Ed Oliver,
Mike Band’s FINAL 2018 NFL Mock Draft
With so much uncertainty surrounding the 2018 NFL Draft, I tried my best to identify the most plausible picks (and trades) that we could see on draft day. Below is the final iteration of my 2018 mock draft… 1. Cleveland Browns – Sam Darnold QB, USC The Browns interest in Josh Allen (Hue Jackson &
2018 NFL Draft Top 12 Mock Draft Scenarios
RosterWatch 2018 Team Needs Tool V.1 (Pre-Free Agency)
The RosterWatch Team Needs Tool is a breakdown of each NFL team’s top roster priorities heading into the 2018 NFL Draft and Free-Agency periods. We consider each team’s weakest positions, offseason moves, future free agents, and team-building philosophy to identify areas of the roster that could be addressed on draft day. What position does your
