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30. BUF - CB Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky Hairston's blazing 40-yard-dash at the Combine pushes him into the first round, where his route-recognition skills should make him a solid fit for Buffalo's heavily zone-based defense. They needed corner help badly. https://t.co/9QOjwf51JJ

29. WAS - OT Josh Conerly Jr. Oregon This comes as a surprise after Washington traded for Laremy Tunsil, as there's some overlap between the two. Conerly is an athletic zone-blocking type who could play on the blindside, but will likely start elsewhere. https://t.co/OzmvHfGq8t

28. DET - DL Tyleik Williams, Ohio St. One of the top nose tackle prospects in the class, Williams has a thick build and can control blockers at the line of scrimmage. It's a bit surprising that the Lions didn't opt for one of the edge rushers, though. https://t.co/HerDBvKpq0

27. BAL - DB Malaki Starks, Georgia The Ravens can't keep getting away with this type of stuff. Starks is one of the top defenders in the class, and given Ar'Darius Washington's expiring contract, he could take over as the starting free safety next year. https://t.co/ipXdrIoWWD

26. ATL - DE James Pearce Jr., Tennessee Pearce's elite burst and underrated strength make him one of the top edges in the class on tape, although it's a bit surprising the Falcons moved back up to take him, given their limited picks and choice of Walker. https://t.co/9dcYIv8U76

25. NYG - QB Jaxson Dart, Mississippi Dart fits Brian Daboll's offense better than Shedeur Sanders, although this pick seems like a bit of a reach to me. I wonder if ownership directed the team's front office to find and draft a quarterback high. https://t.co/ELPqhoW01N

24. MIN - OG Donovan Jackson, Ohio St. Drafting an offensive guard was always in play here, although most expected the Vikings to take a defensive back. Jackson is a big zone-based lineman with good anchor strength, and he'll likely start at left guard. https://t.co/YwRhmjQz4S

23. GB - WR Matthew Golden, Texas Green Bay's receiver corps is underrated, but apparently they still wanted to add more of a premium receiver here. Golden reminds me of Calvin Ridley, a fast route-runner through the stem and three-level ability. https://t.co/I8rforlBEu

22. LAC - RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina A big, bruising back with surprising top-end speed, he fits well on a Chargers team that likes to establish a physical run game. I wonder if this pick was influenced by medical concerns surrounding Will Johnson https://t.co/0LfeUpAg3C

21. PIT - DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon I love this pick, as Harmon is a big, disruptive five-technique who fits Pittsburgh's culture to a tee. He'll play opposite Cameron Heyward and eventually succeed him as the cornerstone piece of their defensive line. https://t.co/DAd2VhPZ9a

20. DEN - CB Jahdae Barron, Texas Not many had the Broncos taking a cornerback here, but Barron was widely considered likely to go within the top fifteen or twenty picks, so the value makes sense. He's a versatile piece best in off-zone coverage. https://t.co/8XnX9t5a0z

19. TB - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State This would have been a relatively predictable pick if the Buccaneers had lost Chris Godwin, but after bringing him back, it comes as a surprise, as there's a lot of overlap between the games of those two receivers. https://t.co/M7nQecumTP

18. SEA - OL Grey Zabel, North Dakota St. I think I had the Seahawks taking Zabel in my very first mock of the year, and he makes a lot of sense for Seattle's zone-based scheme, especially given their depleted offensive line. He's one of "my guys." https://t.co/Em0Z1vr9zf

17. CIN - DE Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M Here's another mild surprise, as we knew the Bengals would look for pass-rushing help, but I was expecting more of a quicker guy for Al Golden's defense. That said, Stewart's tools could make him a stud with time. https://t.co/mC6pRoqdOB

16. ARZ - DL Walter Nolen, Mississippi I'm a little surprised Monti Ossenfort went for Nolen, but I like the fit in Jonathan Gannon's defense, and the Cardinals needed to create an impact up front. I preferred Derrick Harmon, but this works too. https://t.co/2bh53g6GmO

15. ATL - LB Jalon Walker, Georgia A case of not overthinking the pick, Walker slips to 15 and the Falcons land their primary edge rusher. They'll be able to move Walker around the formation to create pressure on opposing quarterbacks from different spots. https://t.co/zOgfWVQsup

14. IND - TE Tyler Warren, Penn St. A year after failing to trade up for Brock Bowers, the Colts draft the player many considered the best TE in the class. Warren is a different type of player, getting lots of manufactured touches with powerful RAC skills. https://t.co/7Hssn1PbiS