NFC South Mock Draft: Top College Talent

0:00On March 27, with the NFL regular season in playoffs wrapped up, it's time for our favorite off-season series, NFC South mock drafts. We're looking ahead to April's draft for all four teams, not just the Buccaneers. This helps fans spot needs across the division and get familiar with top college talent. Starting with the Atlanta Falcons, they grab edge rusher Malachi Lawrence from UCF in round two, pick 48. They add linebacker Kyle Lewis from Pittsburgh in round three and defensive lineman Tim Keenan, the third from Alabama in round four. Later rounds bring safety Lorenzo Stau's junior from Ohio State and wide receiver Kaden Wedgin from Iowa. Over in Carolina, the Panthers take wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr from Indiana at pick 19 in round one to boost their passing game. Round two brings linebacker Jake Golday from Cincinnati, followed by Center Sam Hecht from Kansas State and tied in Jack Injuries from Texas.

1:00They round out with tackles, a running back and a safety. The New Orleans Saints snag wide receiver Carnell Tate from Ohio State at pick eight in round one. They follow with cornerback Colton Hood from Tennessee, defensive lineman Dominique Orange from Iowa State and edge rusher Nadam Tucker from Western, Michigan. More linebackers tackles and guards fill out their board. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, edge rusher TJ Parker from Clemson comes in at pick 15 in round one. They add cornerback to Angelo Ponds from Indiana, wide receiver Zachariah Branch from Georgia and tackle Kage Casey from Boise State. The rest targets guards, tight ends and a running back to build depth. These mocks highlight how each team eyes defensive fronts and skill players to compete next year. My Rebs NFL news today brought to you with AI.