Bucky Brooks of NFL Network's final mock draft notably has Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy falling to the Minnesota Vikings at No. 11 and both Oregon QB Bo Nix and Washington signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. dropping out of Round 1 entirely.
"Kevin O'Connell gets his quarterback without climbing the board through a blockbuster trade," Brooks wrote. "McCarthy flourished in a managerial role at Michigan, but he possesses the talent to evolve into a playmaker as a pro."
There's been plenty of talk regarding teams trading up to No. 4, where the Arizona Cardinals currently reside. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that four teams are interested in moving up, perhaps to pick McCarthy.