No. 6: Cleveland Browns – Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia
The offensive line has been a big sticking point for Cleveland, and they could address that need early in the draft. Monroe Freeling's stock has flown through the roof recently, and seeing him land at 6, which was once unfathomable, now seems like a realistic landing spot. He could join the Browns and start at left tackle from Day 1, a position they have yet to find an adequate starter for. The tools are incredibly desirable when it comes to what Freeling can be, and he's a guy that the Cleveland front office could see as a full-time starter for 5-plus years.
No. 7: Washington Commanders – Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
There are verifiable concerns with the Miami pass rusher's frame, but it would be unwise to look over all the good he can bring to an NFL defense. The Commanders need to improve their stable of pass rushers quickly, and Rueben Bain Jr. might be the cream of the crop when it comes to pass rush specialists in this class. He tore up college defenses week in and week out, and if he can translate his skills to the next level, Washington would have a franchise edge rusher on their hands.
No. 8: New Orleans Saints – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
An Ohio State wide receiver duo in New Orleans would be fun, wouldn't it? Carnell Tate has had some questions arise about his profile after his 4.52-second 40-yard dash, but seeing him go in the Top 10 shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. He was one of the most consistent wideouts in college football and possesses a skillset that should allow him to smoothly translate that production to the NFL level. The Saints could snag him at No. 8 to give Tyler Shough another reliable target on offense, and he could be what their offense needs to get to a contending level again.
No. 9: Kansas City Chiefs – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
This pick may be heavily influenced by the aforementioned McDuffie deal, but it still makes sense as a way for Kansas City to solidify their secondary in his absence. Mansoor Delane is just an all-around technician on the outside and would be able to immediately slot in and become their top corner. With this pick, the Chiefs could continue to revamp their cornerback room after McDuffie's departure and Jaylen Watson's impending free agency in a big way.
No. 10: Cincinnati Bengals – Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Caleb Downs to Cincinnati has to be one of the most mocked picks at this point in the pre-draft cycle. It just makes too much sense, adding the best safety in the draft to a secondary that has experienced considerable inconsistency in recent years. The Ohio State defensive back profiles as one of the safest picks in the draft, albeit the recent injury rumors about his knee may affect that a bit, and he could possibly finally be a step in the right direction toward building a Bengals defense that's anywhere close to respectable.