In a recent mock draft, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars at pick No. 5. Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter was still available and was projected to be chosen by the Jaguars to upgrade their defense. Carter’s impressive pass-rushing skills and high motor make him an attractive prospect for Jacksonville, despite the unlikelihood of this scenario actually playing out.
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Our annual mock draft with 32 first-round trades: Deals for Kirk Cousins, Micah Parsons
Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com known for his in-depth analysis of football both on and off the field, as well as hosting the Bill Barnwell Show podcast. He recently released a mock draft featuring trades for all 32 picks in the first round, using the Jimmy Johnson chart to make the deals plausible and considering the draft history of established general managers to inform his decisions. The mock draft explores various...
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