Often at this event, quarterbacks dominate the conversation, which makes sense. Last year, quarterbacks were taken with the draft’s top three picks. Six went in the top 12. But so far, the buildup to this year’s draft has stemmed from the opposite side.

We have another mock draft in which the Arizona Cardinals land a pass rusher. Largely viewed as the Cardinals’ biggest need this offseason, it should not be a surprise. The Athletic had its team beat writers project the picks of the teams they cover. Doug Haller’s pick was Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce Jr with the 16th pick of the draft.

In Mel Kiper’s latest 2025 NFL mock draft, he floated the idea of the Colts adding to the receiver position in the first round.