We have just three more games left in the NFL season.
The only good thing about that is that the Super Bowl and the upcoming NFL Draft are just around the corner.
With that in mind, ESPN’s Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. just shared his very first mock draft, with predictions for the top five picks (via Get Up).
There were no surprises at No. 1.
He has the Chicago Bears trading Justin Fields to get their hands around USC star Caleb Williams, who has drawn comparisons with Patrick Mahomes for his spectacular dual-threat skill set and unmatched talent, although his character has drawn some question marks.
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Then, the Washington Commanders would go with the uber-athletic Jayden Daniels.
The LSU product has a cannon for an arm and is quite solid in the pocket.
The New England Patriots also get a QB in Drake Maye out of UNC.
Maye is perhaps the most prototypical quarterback in his class; he has a big and strong frame and is a pure passer with great pocket awareness; he’s accurate at all levels of the field, but he’s not the fastest guy.
Then, the Arizona Cardinals could get a successor for Larry Fitzgerald.
Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. is the best wide receiver prospect in this class and one of the best we’ve seen in the past decade or so; an explosive athlete with NFL pedigree, secure hands, and a feel for making spectacular plays.
Last, but not least, the Los Angeles Chargers would give Justin Herbert another elite weapon in the passing game.
TE Brock Bowers is finally eligible for the Draft, and the Georgia product has the physical traits and pass-catching abilities to be the second coming of Rob Gronkowski.
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