AFC East
Buffalo Bills:
The Bills may target a pair of wide receivers with different skill sets early on, despite GM Brandon Beane’s recent statement that the team doesn’t need a No. 1 wideout to replace Stefon Diggs.
Miami Dolphins:
With limited draft capital, the Dolphins are likely to trade out of the first round to acquire additional picks. The Carolina Panthers, in need of a wide receiver, could be a potential trade partner.
New York Jets:
GM Joe Douglas may prioritize addressing the offensive line’s lack of depth by selecting Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga instead of Georgia TE Brock Bowers.
New England Patriots:
The Patriots could follow a similar draft strategy as in 2018 by trading up with the Giants to select Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, passing on Drake Maye.
AFC West
Denver Broncos:
Despite acquiring Zach Wilson, the Broncos may target a quarterback in the third round, such as South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler or Tulane’s Michael Pratt.
Kansas City Chiefs:
The Chiefs are expected to prioritize improving their offensive line by drafting Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton or Arizona OT Jordan Morgan with pick No. 32.
Las Vegas Raiders:
The Raiders could stand pat at No. 13 and select Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., or they may attempt to trade up for LSU QB Jayden Daniels.
Los Angeles Chargers:
The Chargers are likely to draft Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to fill the void left by Keenan Allen’s departure.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens:
The Ravens are expected to draft a running back early, potentially Jonathon Brooks or Blake Corum, despite signing Derrick Henry.
Cincinnati Bengals:
The Bengals may draft a wide receiver to eventually replace Tee Higgins, who requested a trade but is expected to play for Cincinnati in 2024.
Cleveland Browns:
Despite having limited draft capital, the Browns could trade up for an impact player.
Pittsburgh Steelers:
The Steelers are in the market for a wide receiver and may trade a mid- or late-round pick for a veteran option.
AFC South
Houston Texans:
The Texans are expected to trade for Browns CB Greg Newsome II to address their need at cornerback.
Indianapolis Colts:
The Colts may prioritize drafting the best wide receiver available to complement QB Anthony Richardson.
Jacksonville Jaguars:
The Jaguars could trade for Bengals WR Tee Higgins to give QB Trevor Lawrence another weapon.
Tennessee Titans:
The Titans may consider drafting TE Brock Bowers to provide a playmaker similar to George Kittle.
