A few weeks before the draft each year, I attempt to do one seven-round mock draft, covering all 255 picks.



It’s an exhaustive exercise because I’m not focusing just on team needs. I also pay close attention to fit (scheme and culture) and the breadcrumbs (draft trends, visits, workouts, etc.). However, it was tougher this year without the 30 visits and one-on-one workouts. We have knowledge of team meetings at the combine and FaceTime or Skype calls, but teams are allowed unlimited virtual meetings as long as they stay under an hour in length.



Like always, I included a team-by-team view of each organization’s draft class at the bottom so it is easier to see each team’s draft haul.



Here we go.



First Round



1. Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU



The Bengals do things their own way, but it would still be a shock if Burrow is not the top pick to Cincinnati. Nothing more to say here.



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