Early April Mock

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1) Ja'Marr Chase, WR LSU (6'1", 208 lb) - It's no secret Joe Burrow would love to reunite with Chase. Plus, this OL class is deep, as Duke Tobin said in a podcast on 4/5. Chase and Higgins outside with Boyd in the slot. Pretty damn nice, if not excessive.

2) Alex Leatherwood, OL Alabama (6'5", 312 lb) - Versatile OL who shifted from RG to LT after Jonah Williams got drafted. Leatherwood is a perfect guy to start at RG on Day 1 and possibly experiment playing OT if they so choose.

3) Spencer Brown, OT Northern Iowa (6'8", 314 lb) - Small school player who checks every single box from a size, length, athleticism, and strength standpoint. However, making the jump from FCS to Pros isn't something easily done. Brown can come in and be a swing OT for a year (or two) before taking over as a starter at RT (or even LT).

4) Patrick Jones, DE Pitt (6'4", 264 lb) - Ideal fit as a 4-3 DE who showcased a variety of pass rushing moves, athleticism, and bend in college. Needs work to getting off blocks and add strength, as he can get beat by a single defender. By having Hendrickson and Hubbard, Jones can be part of a rotation while he continues to bulk up and work on his improving his deficiencies.

5) Kenny Yeboah, TE Ole Miss (6'4", 247 lb) - Guy who spent 4 years at Temple then transferred to Ole Miss. He showed he can hang in a Power 5 conference, putting up 524-6 in just 7 games. He has solid size, can block, and can be a contributor in the passing game.

6) Alaric Jackson, OL Iowa (6'5", 318 lb) - Played OT at Iowa, but has a severe lack of length to stick outside in the NFL. However, he has the athleticism and ability that he could develop into a good OG. The long-term OL could be Williams-Jackson-Hopkins/2022 draft pick-Leatherwood-Brown.

6-HOU) Evan McPherson, K Florida (5'11", 185 lb) - Arguably the top K in the draft. McPherson had a career 85% FG percentage with a long of 55, so he has the leg and accuracy needed.

7) Cade Johnson, WR/RS SDSU (5'10", 180 lb) - Speedy FCS guy who put up a lot of yards and TDs in 2018 and 2019. He also was a great KR. He can compete with the likes of Morgan and Washington for that final WR spot, and might get it because of his speed and return ability.