Full Two-Round NFL Mock Draft Highlights Quarterbacks, Scouting Combine Updates, and More

In this edition of the Pick Six newsletter, we’re diving deep into the NFL Scouting Combine, unveiling a full two-round mock draft, and providing updates on noteworthy combine news and notable players who succeeded in the NFL despite not receiving an invite.

1. Mock Draft Monday: The latest episode of the “With the First Pick” podcast brings you a comprehensive two-round mock draft by Ryan Wilson and Rick Spielman. Here’s a glimpse of the top 15 picks:
   1. Bears: QB Caleb Williams (USC)
   2. Commanders: QB Jayden Daniels (LSU)
   3. Patriots: QB Drake Maye (UNC)
   4. Cardinals: WR Marvin Harrison, Jr. (Ohio State)
   5. Chargers: WR Malik Nabers (LSU)
   6. Giants: OL Olumuyiwa Fashanu (Penn State)
   7. Titans: OT Joe Alt (Notre Dame)
   8. Falcons: EDGE Jared Verse (Florida State)
   9. Bears: EDGE Dallas Turner (Alabama)
   10. Jets: OT Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State)
   11. Vikings: EDGE Laiatu Latu (UCLA)
   12. Broncos: CB Quinyon Mitchell (Toledo)
   13. Raiders: QB J.J. McCarthy (Michigan)
   14. Saints: DL Byron Murphy (Texas)
   15. Colts: CB Terrion Arnold (Colts)
2. Combine News and Notes: Get the latest updates from the combine, including notable players opting out of throwing drills such as Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, while others like J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix will showcase their skills. Additionally, standout wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will skip testing. Several coaches, including Sean McVay, are also absent from the event.
3. Combine Snubs Who Succeeded: Despite not receiving combine invites, several NFL stars made their mark in the league. Notable examples include Antonio Gates, Tyreek Hill, and James Harrison, highlighting that success in the NFL isn’t solely dependent on combine participation.
4. Ranking Top Tight Ends in Free Agency: As free agency approaches, take a look at the top tight ends hitting the market and potential landing spots for each player. Names like Dalton Schultz, Hunter Henry, and Gerald Everett lead the pack.
5. 2024 All-Free Agent Team: Explore an offensive lineup comprised entirely of impending free agents, featuring standout players like Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley, and Mike Evans. This team showcases the depth of talent available in this year’s free agency class.
6. Extra Points: Catch up on additional NFL news, including Cam Newton’s involvement in a brawl, the significant increase in the NFL salary cap, the Bengals’ use of the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, contract extension talks with Andy Reid, Russell Wilson’s openness to staying in Denver, Richard Sherman’s DUI arrest, and Peter King’s retirement announcement after a storied career covering the NFL.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the NFL offseason unfolds!