CBS Sports draft guy Chris Trapasso has Edge James Pearce #1 on his draft board

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1. James Pearce, EDGE, Tennessee
Pearce could add some weight to his lanky-ish frame. But even despite being somewhat tall and skinny in the SEC, he pieced together back-to-back seasons with elite-level productivity that came from supreme burst, bend, and speed-to-power conversion. He has an ascending collection of pass-rush moves too. Pearce can win in a hurry and in a variety of ways ... and I think his best football is in front of him.

2. Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Hunter combines magnificent physical traits with the polish needed to be the second-highest-graded player on my board at cornerback and receiver. I graded him individually at both positions, and that's where he landed. He can be silky smooth, ultra-explosive, and his ridiculously ball-tracking talent is an asset on offense and defense.

3. Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
Graham is a ready-to-go interior rusher with tenacity, athleticism, powerful hands, and a nonstop motor that revs against the run too. High floor, high ceiling.

4. Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
Just when I thought it was silly to throw a Micah Parsons comparison on Carter, he fully transitioned to an EDGE role in 2024 and was almost as dynamic around the corner as Parsons was for the Nittany Lions a few years ago. Carter has tremendous flexibility and pop in his hands.

5. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona
I get that McMillan isn't going to be a trendy separator. And he may not test through the roof in Indy. But I saw Tee Higgins, Drake London on film, and he's every bit as nasty as London with the football after the catch.

6. Will Campbell, OT, LSU
You know how it's cheesy to just label offensive tackles as "safe" prospects in the first round? Well, Campbell bucks that trend. He'll be the prudent selection for some team in Round 1 and rock at left tackle right away. Young, experienced, balanced, and powerful. Good athlete too.

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