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New Giants coach John Harbaugh doesn’t care that just two safeties — Sean Taylor (Washington, 2004) and Eric Berry (Chiefs, 2010) — have been drafted with the fifth overall pick this century.
Harbaugh can’t resist grabbing the third to dramatically upgrade his secondary behind his pass rushers. New defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, who has a defensive backs background, buys Harbaugh a gift card to Elia’s in East Rutherford.
As for Aaron Glenn, the Serby Mock 2.0 graciously sends him one player who will juice his pass rush and immediately become the best player on his defense, as well as a red zone threat in the passing game for new offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
Amazingly, there are no fewer than four Ohio State Buckeyes in the top 10:
1. Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Klint Kubiak coaches the national champion Heisman winner and Tom Brady counsels him. The perfect rookie quarterback cocoon.
2. Jets
Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
He’ll make Aaron Glenn a better defensive play-caller with his explosiveness rushing the passer and has off-the-ball prowess as well.
3. Cardinals
Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
Rookie coach Mike LaFleur will crave a bookend for Paris Johnson for his TBD quarterback to replace RT Kelvin Beachum.
4. Titans
David Bailey, LB, Texas Tech
If coach Robert Saleh signed off on Will McDonald while with the Jets, he’ll welcome the draft’s best pure pass rusher to take heat off DT Jeffery Simmons. Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll doesn’t have to talk GM Mike Borgonzi into drafting a quarterback now that he inherits Cam Ward.
5. Giants
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Playmaker, culture-setter, leader. Arguably best player in the draft. John Harbaugh can’t resist his new Kyle Hamilton. Even Joe Schoen, Mr. Positional Value, is high-fiving everyone in the war room.
6. Browns
Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (Fla.)
Coach Todd Monken will be watching most of his offensive line heading to free agency or retirement, and will jump at the chance to land this mauler to help give Shedeur Sanders a chance.
7. Commanders
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel are both 30, so here’s a young deep threat for new coordinator David Blough to help Jayden Daniels rebound from a sophomore slump.
8. Saints
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
Alvin Kamara turns 31 in July, so a dual-threat thoroughbred for Tyler Shough.
9. Chiefs
Rueben Bain Jr., DE, Miami (Fla.)
A disruptive, maniacal power broker for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and help for Chris Jones and George Karlaftis.
10. Bengals
Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Who are Dey to pass on a 6-foot-5, 243-pound tackling presence like this stud?
11. Dolphins
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
Free agent Rasul Douglas turns 32 in August and Storm Duck has started four games, so rookie coach Jeff Hafley snares a blue-chip cover corner.
12. Cowboys
Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Jerry Jones is desperate for secondary help with Trevon Diggs gone and Daron Bland rehabbing a major foot injury, and he’ll be more willing than anyone to gamble on a player who missed the 2025 season with a torn ACL.
13. Rams
Makai Lemon, WR, USC
His comp is Amon-Ra St. Brown, and now Sean McVay has a difference-making third amigo to go with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams for Matthew Stafford’s likely last hurrah.
14. Ravens
Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
An injury-plagued career allows him to slide, and rookie coach Jesse Minter collects a 6-2, 200-pound complement to Zay Flowers for Lamar Jackson.
15. Buccaneers
Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M
A 6-2, 248-pound pass rush bookend for YaYa Diaby to replace Haason Reddick.
16. Jets
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
A 6-4, 210-pound weapon to complement Garrett Wilson for the next franchise quarterback.
17. Lions
Vega Ioane, OL, Penn State
A kneecap-biting interior lineman who will excite Dan Campbell and can replace Graham Glasgow should he retire.
18. Vikings
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Isaiah Rodgers will be an unrestricted free agent in 2027 and defensive coordinator Brian Flores will like this 6-0, 195-pounder with 10 pass breakups last season.
19. Panthers
CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
A 6-1, 235-pound, three-down backer to replace unrestricted free agent Christian Roseboom.
20. Cowboys
Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami (Fla.)
Jerry Jones needs a pass rusher, so you really think he’ll care that this 6-3, 280-pounder turns 25 in April?
21. Steelers
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama
Aaron Rodgers just might want to give it one more shot with coach Mike McCarthy, so a redshirt quarterback makes sense.
22. Chargers
Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
A 6-4, 330-pound mountain nicknamed “The Fridge” would be greeted by Jim Harbaugh with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.
23. Eagles
Blake Miller, OT, Clemson
GM Howie Roseman plans for life after 36-year-old Lane Johnson with this 6-6, 315-pound RT.
24. Browns
Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn
Tempted to double up with an offensive lineman, but free agency will be an option, so instead a 6-6, 285-pound bookend for Myles Garrett who can also transition inside.
25. Bears
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
An athletic and versatile 6-2, 205-pounder, since safeties Kevin Byard III and Jaquan Brisker are UFAs.
26. Bills
T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
New coach Joe Brady might consider a new weapon for Josh Allen, but let’s give him a 6-3, 265-pound pass rusher with A.J. Epenesa and Joey Bosa heading to free agency.
27. 49ers
Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah
A 6-6, 308-pounder who didn’t allow a sack in 2025 and can be the heir apparent to LT Trent Williams, who turns 38 in July.
28. Texans
Peter Woods, DT, Clemson
An explosive 6-3, 310-pound run-stuffer inside Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.
29. Rams
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
A 5-11, 180-pounder who will need to get stronger, but another Peanut Puncher to join LB Nate Landman can help at the nickel right away.
30. Broncos
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
A reunion with Bo Nix and a 6-3, 245-pound toy for mad scientist Sean Payton.
31. Patriots
Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
RT Morgan Moses turns 35 next month, and you saw how rookie LT Will Campbell performed in the Super Bowl, right?
32. Seahawks
Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Elite athlete with 4.45 speed who might need some development with Josh Jobe and Tariq Woolen as looming free agents.
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