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• 1st Round (4th overall) DE
• 2nd Round Pick (Approx. 38^th overall) WR
• 3rd Round Pick (Approx. 69^th overall) WR
• 3rd Round Pick (via Atlanta/Matthew Judon) (Approx. 77^th overall) OL
• 4th Round Pick (Approx. 105^th overall) OL
• 5th Round Pick (Approx. 143th overall) CB
• 7th Round Pick (via Tennessee/Nick Folk) (Approx. 217^th overall) DL
• 7th Round Pick (Approx. 220^th overall) DL
• 7th Round Pick (via Los Angeles Chargers) (Approx. 241^st overall) RB

Early rounds: Fans need to remember that games are won and teams are rebuilt through the D-line and O-line. Go and get DE Abdul Carter from Penn State, and then address the underrated need you have at WR with the next couple of picks.

Middle rounds: Late 3rd round through the 5th require bolstering the offensive line, while also remembering there is free agent depth at the position to take advantage of. You finish off the fifth round by taking a shot at a CB to get another potential option for coverage.

Late rounds: D-line is a sneaky need for this team, while also awaiting Barmore to return at full health. This draft has depth on the DL, so use two shots on it and then get a RB late to add some urgency in the RB room.

The WR position will obviously get headlines here with this projection going without a first-round pick at the position, but the reality is that the free agency WR class is unstable and aging, so it would be better to take two receivers late to early rounds so you can also get defensive help.

This battle plan highlights the need for inside and outside help. Balance that with the help you could get via free agency, and this is what it looks like.