A lot has been made of new Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi’s comment about taking a “generational talent” with the first overall pick. All I know is that the Titans need a quarterback to get back to competing for a playoff spot. Ward’s five years of starting experience in college and ability to make plays in and outside the pocket give him a chance to replicate the success of 2024’s “experienced rookies,” Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix.

Despite Deshaun Watson‘s injury issues (and subpar play), the Browns pass on a quarterback at No. 2 to select a true two-way star in Hunter. I expect the Heisman Trophy winner to focus on offense at the next level because of his special ball skills and athleticism, both of which are lacking in the Browns’ wideout room. And just imagine Hunter occasionally lining up opposite Denzel Ward at the other corner spot when DC Jim Schwartz wants to match up with the league’s top receiver duos.

As the son of Coach Prime, Sanders has lived in the spotlight his entire life. So I don’t think the New York stage will be too big for him. That said, for the the Giants to maximize their new QB’s talents, they must improve the offensive line and find more playmakers to team with Malik Nabers.

The Patriots land a difference-maker with the No. 4 pick. Carter’s speed and relentless nature immediately improve one of the league’s worst pass rushes, while his experience as both a hand-down and off-ball defender gives new coach Mike Vrabel flexibility up front.

Johnson suffered a lower-body injury this past year at Michigan that sidelined him for the second half of the season, so any team taking him (especially this high) will need to be comfortable with his medical. If healthy and able to prove he possesses the long speed to keep pace with NFL receivers, he has the height, length and ball skills to remind everyone why he was a blue-chip prospect entering the 2024 campaign.

If the Raiders opt to ride with a veteran quarterback next season — someone like Sam Darnold or Russell Wilson — I’d expect the team’s new regime to use this pick on an offensive weapon. Vegas missed having a bell-cow back this past year, and Jeanty’s combination of vision, balance, speed and power project for him to have a highly productive NFL career.

If the Jets do not re-sign free agent defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, I’d expect them to take Graham, the best defender still on the board, to pair with Quinnen Williams up front. Graham’s strength and quickness allow him to play multiple spots on the line, while his relentless hustle can be taxing on offensive lines.

Speaking of Quinnen Williams … Nolen earned that comp this season from Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding, who coached the three-time Pro Bowler at Alabama. Nolen’s explosiveness off the ball and ability to chase down plays make him a potential top-10 selection like Williams, and pairing him with Derrick Brown means trouble for opposing offensive lines.

With Juwan Johnson entering free agency and Foster Moreau in a contract year, the team could use a big man like Warren in the middle of the field to complement a healthy Chris Olave in 2025.

Chicago lands a legitimate starting left tackle to protect Caleb Williams and move defenders in the run game. He’ll be the best player they’ve had at that spot since Jimbo Covert, the sixth overall pick of the 1983 NFL Draft.

Trent Williams can’t play forever. Banks could wait his turn and be the third tackle on the Niners’ depth chart, or begin his career inside at left guard as a potential replacement for free agent Aaron Banks.

Dallas takes the top player still on the board in McMillan, whose 6-foot-5 frame, long strides and strong hands make him a threat down the sideline, in the red zone and over the middle.

PROJECTED TRADE WITH MIAMI DOLPHINS

The Texans showed they are willing to make a big move for a special player when they traded up for Will Anderson Jr. two years ago. Walker can blitz, play the run at the second level and line up on the edge. Houston sends its first-, second- and third-round selections to Miami for this pick and a fourth-rounder.

Barron’s versatility, toughness and football IQ should land him in the middle-third of the first round. The Colts extended Kenny Moore last offseason, but injuries this past fall exposed the team’s lack of depth in the secondary.

Ezeiruaku is not the tallest edge rusher (6-2 1/4), but he has plus length (34 1/2-inch arms) and can swim, bend and spin around tackles to pressure the quarterback. Arnold Ebiketie could take another step in Year 4 and 2024 third-round pick Bralen Trice should return from a knee injury in 2025, but Matt Judon and Lorenzo Carter are impending free agents.

PROJECTED TRADE WITH ARIZONA CARDINALS

Loveland’s reliable hands, body control, foot quickness and willingness to block should endear him to head coach Sean Payton. The Broncos send Pick No. 20 overall, along with a third- and sixth-round selection, to the Cardinals for their first- and fifth-round selections, jumping ahead of the tight end-needy Bengals.