Detroit Lions beat writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva project two very different players for the Lions at No. 28.

But NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein has the Bengals adding to the offense, not defense, in his first mock draft. The Bengals will take wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan out of Arizona at No. 17 in the first round, according to Zierlein.

It's always good to see these players in person -- and yes, I've been accused (mostly by my podcast co-host Rick Spielman) of falling in love when I finally get eyes on these guys after watching them on tape for the last couple seasons -- and the 2025 draft cycle is no different.

Penn State EDGE rusher Abdul Carter, Colorado “Athlete” Travis Hunter, and Michigan cornerback Will Johnson have all been the #1 player on my NFL Draft board at some point in 2024-2025. Let this serve as a reminder of the potential for change between now and late April.

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