No. 11: Miami Dolphins – David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
The Dolphins' pass rush has been absolutely decimated in the past few months with the trade of Jaelan Phillips and the release of Bradley Chubb, and they find themselves in desperate need of an effective EDGE. With that being the case, why not go add the guy who had 14.5 sacks for Texas Tech in 2025? David Bailey is one of the draft's best pass rushers and can get after the quarterback as well as anyone, making this a seamless potential fit for the former Red Raider.
No. 12: Dallas Cowboys – Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
Dillon Thieneman is as athletic as they come, and he absolutely lit up the combine with his testing metrics. Dallas posted an abhorrent defense throughout the entirety of last season, and they need to get some playmakers into the building. The Oregon safety would be just that and more, with tons of range at the safety position and the ability to be a reliable coverage defender on the back end. The Cowboys have been plagued with tackling and discipline issues on defense, both of which would be much improved with Thieneman's profile.
No. 13: Los Angeles Rams (via ATL) – Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
After trading their second 1st round pick to Kansas City, the Rams will likely be extra analytical with how they approach their selection at No.13. Spencer Fano checks a lot of the boxes they're looking for along the offensive line, and could be a long-time starter as either a tackle or somewhere on the interior. He could fill in wherever Los Angeles sees fit early in his career and work into a role as he develops as a player.
No. 14: Las Vegas Raiders (via Baltimore) – Olaivavega Ioane, OG, Penn State
The biggest news of the past few days, the Raiders parted with superstar edge rusher Maxx Crosby in a mega trade to Baltimore, acquiring pick No.14 as a part of the deal. With an extra first-rounder to play with, there's certainly merit to immediately investing in protection for your newly-drafted quarterback. Olaivavega Ioane is a rock-solid interior lineman and could give Las Vegas some extra blocking consistency on their quest back to the playoffs under Mendoza.
No. 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
The Buccaneers need a succession plan for franchise legend Lavonte David, and CJ Allen puts a lot on tape that can lead scouts to believe he's the solution to that problem. His coverage skills can be put into question, but his football IQ and ability to command a defense are skills that no reasonable person will doubt. He can come in and be a defensive leader straight away, helping to lay the foundation for the new-look Tampa Bay defense as they search for an identity.