Georgia Mock Draft Roundup: Three weeks out from draft night

The month of April is here, and that means we’re getting ever so closer to the NFL Draft. Round 1 will take place in Detroit three weeks from tonight, and we’re likely to hear the name of at least one – if not more – Georgia player come off the board.

Brock Bowers is considered across the industry a first round pick. Where the generational talent at tight end lands is up in the air. Then there’s the likes of Amarius Mims, Ladd McConkey and Kamari Lassiter, all three of whom have received first round buzz at some point in the process. Of course, the draft is also a three-day event and there’s more to it than just the first 32 picks, so guys like Javon Bullard, Sedrick Van Pran, Tykee Smith, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint and more have a great chance to find landing spots in the league.

We know there’s about a million mock drafts out there, and DawgsHQ has done our best to compile several for you below to share where the latest looks have guys out of Athens going.

Field Yates, ESPN (4/3/24)

Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets)

After trading for Morgan Moses and signing Tyron Smith in free agency, the Jets have a pair of veteran starters at offensive tackle. I have concerns about durability for Smith — he has played in just 30 of 67 possible games over the past four seasons — and the Jets face an urgent season with QB Aaron Rodgers turning 41 in December, so taking a quality offensive tackle is still very much appealing. That said, Bowers is a difference-making tight end who would complement star wideout Garrett Wilson and recently signed Mike Williams. He would thrive with no shortage of run-after-catch opportunities.

Amarius Mims – No. 24 (San Francisco 49ers)

Mims is 6-foot-8 and 340 pounds, and he has nearly 87 inches in wingspan and terrific footwork. He’s inexperienced with just 803 college snaps and eight starts, but after extending right tackle Colton McKivitz through 2024, San Francisco could afford to develop Mims this offseason and work him into the lineup as needed in Year 1. Mims would also be a potential succession plan to Trent Williams long term at left tackle.

Kamari Lassiter – No. 45 (New Orleans Saints)

The Saints restructured Marshon Lattimore’s contract late last season, fueling speculation that he could be a trade candidate this offseason. Lassiter would add depth there if such a move happened. He’s sudden, confident and capable in man coverage.

Ladd McConkey – No. 46 (Indianapolis Colts)

I loved that Colts coach Shane Steichen redefined Michael Pittman Jr.’s usage last season by featuring him a ton in the screen game. It’s easy to envision the speedy McConkey — a great runner after the catch — thriving in similar concepts from Steichen, setting him up for opportunities in space.

Matt Miller, ESPN (3/27/24)

Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets)

If it were me, I’d be going offensive tackle or wideout here. But after the Jets acquired offensive tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses and wide receiver Mike Williams, it feels like they are all-in on winning this season with Aaron Rodgers returning from a torn Achilles. That means going with the biggest impact player at No. 10, and Bowers fits. He can operate from the slot and be Rodgers’ safety valve and hot-route artist. Bowers played 40 games over three years in college, caught 26 touchdowns and had only eight drops. He missed some time during the 2023 season with an ankle injury, but he is a top-five player in the class in terms of NFL readiness and expected impact.

Amarius Mims – No. 24 (Dallas Cowboys)

Dallas let Tyron Smith walk with no obvious replacement on the roster — at least without creating another hole elsewhere. Mims is easy-moving with elite agility, length and power. He has only started eight games in college after waiting his turn behind 2023 first-rounder Broderick Jones and missing time last season with an ankle injury, but those eight games of tape are beautiful. The Cowboys could play Mims at guard and move Tyler Smith to tackle … Or keep Smith inside and play the ascending Mims on the blindside. In an offseason where Dallas was the last team to sign a free agent, there are more questions than answers right now, so the draft will be crucial.

Ladd McConkey – No. 30 (Baltimore Ravens)

With Zay Flowers looking like a true WR1 in his rookie season (77 catches, 858 yards, 5 TDs), the Ravens have to feel good about their developing passing game. But let’s keep building, especially since Rashod Bateman hasn’t emerged and Odell Beckham Jr. is a free agent. McConkey is a precise route runner with 4.39 speed and the stop-start quickness to dominate on underneath routes. Coming off an ankle injury in 2023, McConkey had a really strong Senior Bowl week and dominated his combine workout; he’s a Round 1 target on my board.

Kamari Lassiter – No. 37 (Los Angeles Chargers)

If the Chargers trade down in Round 1, I think they could address the secondary there; that unit was tied for 28th last season at 7.7 yards allowed per pass attempt. But instead, I have them waiting until Day 2, where the CB class still has really good options. Lassiter’s 4.65-second run in the 40 at his pro day will raise some eyebrows, but scouts I’ve spoken to still believe he’s a top-50 pick. He broke up eight passes last season.

Javon Bullard – No. 64 (Kansas City Chiefs)

Trading cornerback L’Jarius Sneed away means movement in the Kansas City secondary. Bullard gets listed at safety but has tools that’ll remind you of Tyrann Mathieu in this defense — which is the kind of hybrid inside-out player Sneed was at the start of his career.

Tykee Smith – No. 117 (Indianapolis Colts)
Sedrick Van Pran – No. 145 (Denver Broncos)
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint – No. 230 (Minnesota Vikings)
Kendall Milton – No. 233 (Dallas Cowboys)

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com (4/2/24)

Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets)

The Jets addressed their offensive line issues in free agency and are currently set up to consider the best player available at about three different positions. Bowers is a good athlete with great run-after-catch value, which would allow Aaron Rodgers to get rid of the ball quickly.

Amarius Mims – No. 26 (Washington Commanders)

With Washington currently holding two picks in the second round and three in the third, it would make perfect sense for the Commanders to jump back into the first round and grab any offensive tackle who slips a little, bolstering the protection for the quarterback selected at No. 2 overall.

Ladd McConkey – No. 32 (Kansas City Chiefs)

The Chiefs snag an inside/outside receiver who is one of the most polished, game-ready targets in this class.

Eric Edholm, NFL.com (3/29/24)

Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets)

GM Joe Douglas had a throwaway line the other day about the Jets having fixed the offensive line, and while I don’t think he meant that as a finality, I also won’t be shocked if they don’t take one here after adding three OL vets in free agency. New York might not need a tight end (who might be a juiced-up version of Jeremy Ruckert), but Bowers strikes me as a Douglas kind of guy, one who could give Aaron Rodgers some intriguing 12-personnel possibilities.

Amarius Mims – No. 27 (Washington Commanders)

The Commanders have two early second-round picks that they could use to move up for one of two big needs: pass-rush talent or an offensive tackle. In this exercise, they give new quarterback J.J. McCarthy some blocking help up front with Mims, who remains raw but could be an elite tackle in time. Washington is building gradually.

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY (4/3/24)

Brock Bowers – No. 15 (Indianapolis Colts)

With Kyle Granson, Mo Alie-Cox and Jelani Woods all in the fold, Indianapolis has enough to get by at tight end. But simply scraping along shouldn’t be the way for a unit that revolves around dynamic second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson, and Bowers would be a significant difference-maker who should quickly take on a role as high-volume short-area target in this offense.

Amarius Mims – No. 25 (Green Bay Packers)

If Green Bay wants to go big this offseason, bringing on the 6-8, 340-pound Mims would certainly make a statement. Entrusting Jordan Love’s blind side to a player who has only made eight career starts might be quite the leap for Brian Gutekunst, but the potential payoff is tantalizing for an offense that has so many promising young pieces.

Ladd McConkey – No. 28 (Buffalo Bills)

After Wednesday’s seismic trade sending Stefon Diggs to the Texans, the Bills are sorely in need of a top target for Josh Allen. A trade up – perhaps to the teens – to secure either (Brian) Thomas or (Adonai) Mitchell might be the optimal route. If Buffalo stays put, however, McConkey would give the team a high-volume target who can consistently work himself in the intermediate area.

Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (4/4/24)

Brock Bowers – No. 5 (Los Angeles Chargers)

Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman cleared top wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams for cap and schematic purposes in creating a new offense around Justin Herbert. They did get some backup-level options in free agency, but Bowers can be the new Mark Andrews for Roman as Herbert’s new go-to guy.

Amarius Mims – No. 20 (Pittsburgh Steelers)

The Steelers need to find a reliable blocking bookend to 2023 first-round Broderick Jones, and they can land a big pass and run upgrade with the massive Mims, who’s capable of starting on either side

Kamari Lassiter – No. 36 (Washington Commanders)

The Commanders took some secondary hits in free agency with Kendall Fuller and Kamren Curl leaving. They need to upgrade the back end for Dan Quinn’s defense after some front-seven investment, and Lassiter can deliver as a smooth cover man.

Ladd McConkey – No. 40 (Washington Commanders)

The Commanders like their outside starters, Terry McLaurin and Jahan Doston, who will be key targets for their first-round QB. But they also didn’t keep Curtis Samuel in free agency, leaving a spot for a technically sound, short-to-intermediate slot option. McConkey fits well into Kliff Kingsbury’s offense, too.

Javon Bullard – No. 60 (Buffalo Bills)

The Bills got gutted at safety out of cap necessity in free agency, so it makes sense to take the best playmaker available at the position.

Sedrick Van Pran – No. 71 (Arizona Cardinals)

The Cardinals can keep working on a major upgrade to their interior offensive line, adding a starting center with first-rounder Troy Fautanu.

Tykee Smith – No. 114 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint – No. 153 (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Kendall Milton – No. 252 (Tennessee Titans)

Misc. Mocks

Bleacher Report (4/1/24): Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets), Amarius Mims – No. 22 (Philadelphia Eagles)

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (4/4/24): Brock Bowers – No. 12 (Indianapolis Colts), Amarius Mims – No. 18 (Green Bay Packers), Ladd McConkey – No. 27 (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Yahoo Sports (4/4/24): Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets), Amarius Mims – No. 21 (Miami Dolphins)

Bruce Feldman, The Athletic (4/4/24): Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets), Amarius Mims – No. 31 (San Francisco 49ers), Ladd McConkey – No. 54 (Cleveland Browns)

Marcus Mosher, The 33rd Team (4/4/24): Brock Bowers – No. 18 (Cincinnati Bengals), Amarius Mims – No. 20 (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (4/3/24): Brock Bowers – No. 18 (Cincinnati Bengals), Amarius Mims – No. 24 (Dallas Cowboys), Ladd McConkey – No. 32 (Kansas City Chiefs)

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (4/3/24): Brock Bowers – No. 10 (New York Jets), Amarius Mims – No. 13 (Las Vegas Raiders), Ladd McConkey – No. 28 (Buffalo Bills)