I've long compared mocking Round 1 of the NFL Draft to building a puzzle.
I delved into the four top quarterbacks (the corner pieces of the puzzle) — C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis — and their likely first-round landing spots on Wednesday. Now, I address the key players at other positions.
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As of this writing, there are 20 players who I believe will be widely regarded as first-round prospects: four quarterbacks, one running back, one wide receiver, four offensive linemen, five defensive ends, one defensive tackle and four cornerbacks. I feel relatively comfortable with mocking those 20 in Round 1 right now.