Bears
- According to Todd McShay, the Bears could look to trade back from pick number nine to recover picks.
- If they stay at nine, McShay feels they will take either Texas DT Byron Murphy II or the best available non-quarterback offensive player.
- The “only caveat” per McShay is if Washington WR Rome Odunze or LSU WR Malik Nabers falls, the Bears will have an interest.
Buccaneers
- A source tells Tony Pauline that the Buccaneers are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one.
Lions
- A source tells Tony Pauline that the Lions are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one.
Vikings
- Jeff Darlington reports that there is “there is some tension” within the Vikings’ building.
- Darlington says that the Vikings would “love to trade up” to No. 3 overall for Drake Maye.
- According to Darlington, the Vikings are also high on J.J. McCarthy.
- Michael Penix Jr is also an option for Minnesota, per Darlington.
- According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, the Vikings are starting to “panic” after recent attempts to trade up for a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft have been “rebuffed” by other teams.
- Without any Day 2 selections, Pauline writes Minnesota will have to sweeten offers by dipping into their 2025 selections.
- Pauline reports the Vikings will target Texas DT Byron Murphy II at No. 11 if they are unable to find a trade partner.
- According to Todd McShay, the Vikings are looking to trade up for UNC QB Drake Maye.
- McShay believes they will try to move up for Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy if they cannot get Maye.
- If all else fails, McShay feels the Vikings will stay at 11 to either hope McCarthy falls or select Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.
- A source tells Tony Pauline that the Vikings are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one if they can’t package picks to move up for a quarterback and end up trading back.
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