Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?!? Full First Round Mock Draft with Chris Simms | YouTube Exclusive

Here is my latest edition of "War Room."
0:00 Intro
1:37 Pick 1 - Chicago Bears
3:10 Pick 2 - Washington Commanders
6:32 Pick 3 - Patriots/Vikings trade
8:17 Pick 4 - Arizona Cardinals
9:52 Pick 5 - Chargers
12:27 Pick 6 - New York Giants
14:04 Pick 7 - Tennessee Titans
15:24 Pick 8 - Atlanta Falcons
16:40 Pick 9 - Chicago Bears/Bills trade
19:38 Pick 10 - New York Jets
21:55 Pick 11 - New England Patriots via Vikings
23:28 Pick 12 - Los Angeles Chargers
26:19 Pick 13 - Las Vegas Raiders
27:03 Pick 14 - New Orleans Saints
28:28 Pick 15 - Indianapolis Colts
30:11 Pick 16 - Seattle Seahawks
32:02 Pick 17 - Jacksonville Jaguars
33:45 Pick 18 - Cincinnati Bengals
35:07 Pick 19 - Los Angeles Rams
36:33 Pick 20 - Pittsburgh Steelers
37:40 Pick 21 - Miami Dolphins
39:34 Pick 22 - Philadelphia Eagles
41:54 Pick 23 - New England Patriots via Vikings
43:59 Pick 24 - Dallas Cowboys
44:52 Pick 25 - Green Bay Packers
46:20 Pick 26 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
47:13 Pick 27 - Arizona Cardinals
48:33 Pick 28 - Chicago Bears via Bills
50:13 Pick 29 - Detroit Lions
51:47 Pick 30 - Baltimore Ravens
52:48 Pick 31 - San Francisco 49ers
53:46 Pick 32 - Kansas City Chiefs
54:48 Pick 33 - Carolina Panthers
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[@cameronmccollough98]

Mina & Simms would be a great football analyst show. I want more of this combo time to time during the season.

[@SantaBarbaraSongbird]

fr, huh? 🤔

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

​@@SantaBarbaraSongbirdIkr Chris Simms is terrible. He's not really a good analyst either.

[@elliotwilkinson8784]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld personally I disagree, I think he makes some amazing picks and get stuff what others miss (Pat Mahomes and Josh Allen) literally everyone else was like nah on those two. He also has Zach Wilson moments as a lot do 😂but, he is way more exciting and gives his actual opinion unlike a lot of analysts who are terrified to not go chalk incase they lose their job or lose some respect.

[@nahum20081]

Simms + Mina the duo I didn’t know I needed. Encore!!

[@DUBHAN]

Two of my absolute favorites combining their powers.

[@youtubeprime7157]

I searched this randomly last week to see if they had a draft conversation and nothing came up…and then shows up outta no where today. I know I’m gonna enjoy this one

[@Jon.Oliver]

The Eclipse helps manifesting Great job!!!

[@olivervonkarl]

Just finished listening to Chris Simms’ DT rankings and this pops up! It’s all Simms today!

[@rashadellison9593]

Same…Chris Simms double play

[@natebecker9976]

My 2 favorite football analysts in one spot! 🤩

[@thetrib1]

same

[@hbhavsi]

Same!!

[@dtboone]

Same!

[@jesselund360]

Only 1 "analyst" lol

[@moody4tech635]

I've never sat and watched a whole mock draft. They work good together

[@jr921-in2se]

These have been great! Thanks Mina

[@hbhavsi]

Idk why people hate on Chris Simms and his takes. Yes they are not the traditional takes, but he watches films, values things that he does, and comes up with reasonable, coherent, and sound logic to back them up. Now you don't have to agree with his takes. Excellent combination of Mina + Chris - two of my favorite analysts.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

He's not a good analyst. He's also very delusional.

[@DorkJelly]

@@runrafarunthebestintheworld Lol...out of all the "analyst", he gets things way more right on his so called "wild takes" than others do on their simple consensus takes. ESPECIALLY when it comes to QBs. His take on Lamar in the draft was vastly different...and he was right, while everyone who put people like Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen over Lamar...look more and more silly every year. He actually uses context in his evaluations instead of being over-enamored with just stats & analytics which are way over sold in college when you playing against a lot of future personal trainers and accountants.

[@deathhimself1653]

@@DorkJelly Ehh, Simms QB takes are great and above average, but his other position takes historically have proven to be pretty below average. There's some standouts though. His corner knowledge tends to be the best in the NFL. And he's had standout moments at other positions. I'm a big fan, but he's definetly proven to be significantly worse than other analysts outside of QB's. (And essentially no analyst is as good as consensus, or the NFL) [Just some are closer than others] It's just good to hear a different take. His is very *very* old school. And most of the old school guys are actually hot take artists. Simms isn't.

[@RunBayou]

And everyone is wrong every year about most prospects. No one remembers all the times they were wrong. But only remember when someone else was wrong

[@JFApulia]

I like simms in general during the season and do not fault anyone for non perfect draft prediction - its a crap shoot for everyone involved. I prefer him to most people who either never played or are over the top on the drama or trying to break scoops for views.

[@ShiftyBTW]

this style of mock draft mina is doing with guests keeps it fresh when the draft talk is stale. good job

[@stevengordon3271]

You two complement each other perfectly. Please, do this every year.

[@TheFuzzay1]

17:50 the look of pure joy on Mina’s face when Chris accepted her Bears/Bills trade 😂

[@Oohesgotadirtymouth]

I DON'T THINK THE BEARS DO THAT TRADE

[@mikedapron9927]

I LOVE this format! Mina rocks at this.

[@GreenlightsmusicCHI]

we love Mina

[@jessevalasek9488]

If JPJ fell 28th to Bears, to me in my opinion is a no brainer. Chicago desperately needs a center.

[@fishin4life]

Finally! A different take on mock drafts! So sick of seeing the same thing. Thank you for such a creative and fun way of doing a mock and with the man Chris Simms! Great job Mina 💯

[@debbaedke3170]

Love this format!! 😊

[@demondbrown206]

Love the show!

[@robertcarpenterii2904]

I really enjoyed this combination and format for a mock draft

[@user-xy8ep2qk7v]

Mina's draft coverage has been great and Simms is her best guest yet.

[@mckyitaylor9963]

These are such a good watch, much appreciated Mina

[@redskins17084]

Mina is extremely talented, informative and entertaining always.

[@patrickdurst9623]

Thx 🙏 you 2 are a great combo Would love to get this package more often

[@shawnnorris9981]

This is a great angle for doing a mock pod. Love how Mina thinks. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Dean-yn4pv]

Mina's learning of the game and confidence over the years to discuss (and argue) X's and O's with former players and respected analysts (which she become) has just been inspiring to follow. Lots of hard work. Kudos.

[@MrArdhes]

That was a fun mock draft in the way how you did it and the choice of your guest. Liked.

[@user-rp7iw4iq5x]

Great format

[@Bassball313]

This is a legit crossover! My 2 fav analysts

[@EYEHATEERIC]

great show-best part about this is that they'r both realists who think things through with research and logic

[@t-boneskillet1496]

I really enjoyed Mina and Simms... they pair up well. Her facial expressions to his replies crack my up.

[@jamiemodlin9411]

Both the Bears GM and coach said they want a blue chip player at 9. They are not trading back if Odunze is there. And if he's not they're definitely not trading far far back.

[@jroe25yt8]

Exactly... these people don't listen to what Poles clearly communicates. Most transparent GM we've ever had. He basically said this isn't the draft to trade back to get a bunch of later round picks because the talent drops off early with all these kids going back to school. Next year, when we have all our picks and a few more from other teams, aligns much better. This is a quality over quantity draft.

[@kennypereira421]

She was making it a choice for Chris. This is not what he’s predicting lmao. Y’all take this tooooo serious. Look at how far Bowers fell, TO THE COWBOYS! No way he goes that far but she was putting up different players so it wouldn’t be the SAME EXACT MOCK that she did with Daniel Jeremiah! Geez. Bears fans LMAO. Losing for so long and now having the best QB prospect who could also become a bust, is getting in that brain lmao. Good luck !

[@RonanMontague]

@@kennypereira421Her choices sucked and the exercise wasn’t fun for Bears fans. She even gave the choice of a receiver who’s definitely not going round 1. Bears fans are tired of national media crapping on them just because they don’t care about them due to losing.

[@stevenhaas826]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Pavement art/album behind Mina.

[@mr.dolphin8345]

I feel like the way he was describing Roman Wilson is more applicable to Ladd McConkey lmao

[@colinwoonsue]

Great production. Great show. Terrific Madden cover choice... “I’d buy that for a dollar!!”-Robocop

[@sak1339]

great show! I really loved this discussion! Two people who are experts worth listening to about football. As a Raider fan I liked that they showed Penix Jr available at #12 where Chris chose him for the Broncos. My guess is that in that situation the Broncos will pick JJ McCarthy leaving Penix for the Raiders.

[@Bloodklot]

Best part of this video was @34:25 when Chris passed on Brock Bowers again and Mina put the clipboard on her head 😂 it was so adorable

[@eliminator7ful]

안녕하세요! Wow, Mina! I love this format. Especially with an unpredictable draft picker like Chris Simms. This was fun to watch! I don't think a lot of analysts could come up with these crazy trades and pick choices on the fly. You really know this draft class, at least at the to 50-60 or so it seems AND also team needs. I've never seen this format before but I really like it. Especially because you have no clue about Chris Simms positional rankings.

[@pithello]

I notice we avoided a quick Drake Maye discussion. That could have been fun lol. Still a great analysis/exercise. Thanks for making it fun Mina!

[@MichaelGreen-vk5xq]

23:54 Chris gives his QB rankings… and somehow he has Maye at QB6 at best (which to me seems absolutely insane). Feels more like rankings of how good they were in college than how good they’ll be in the NFL. Especially since he has Bo Nix who mostly threw checkdowns and screens all year and Penix who has one of the worst injury histories ever and doesn’t move that well.

[@mileschennells]

I was thinking this would be amazing but wouldn't happen! Love it. Big fan of Mina's show and Unbuttoned

[@Kyjones2]

Why does everyone say Chargers fans want a WR?!? As a Chargers fan, I really want to trade down and draft OL. If we stay at 5, then OL would still be fine.

[@thebigdrew12]

That WR room is pretty barren, but as a Cowboys fan, I agree with you. Alt is a special tackle.

[@lifeoftoast1864]

Glad i watched this for an hour to watch Chris Sims mock a nickle corner to the Eagles over a starting safety.

[@Daniel_Capital]

This is a good balance because Mina represents the media group think and political correctness (she refuses to even say Aaron hernandez name) and just regurgitates mainstream opinion, whereas chris is fiercely independent in his football thoughts, and is not afraid to talk straight (or say a football player’s name). They balance each other out well

[@McRaeJim]

I don't think much of Mina's knowledge or Chris attitude usually BUT THIS IS A GREAT FORMAT! Best mock draft on You Tube.

[@sheadurr937]

As a Bears fan I didn't mind the trade back even though it was really far, but Troy Franklin was a huge let down. I'd rather take a chance on Xavier Worthy at 28 if we're going speed receiver. I would have taken Jackson Powers-johnson, bears aren't set at center

[@Oohesgotadirtymouth]

THAT'S TOO FAR BACK BEARS CAN'T DO THAT ONE

[@yesiam4610]

Simms isn’t always right but he’s always true to himself and that I can live with

[@OldWanderingMillennial]

Great content! Mina had Chris struggling with her well thought out options.

[@blessembreaks]

To call Quentin Johnson the same type of wr as Harrison Jr is laughable. One can only run in a straight line and the other is the best route runner in the draft.

[@HockeyDudeJames2]

One is T Higgins the other is Devonta Adams.

[@roshan2865]

Quentin Johnson needs serious work to be 75% of Tee Higgins. MHJ seems polished enough to start producing at a high level already

[@Homebuyingtips]

ESPN folks treat Hernandez like Candyman, lol

[@adamn.1294]

3:50 Vikings don't have a second round pick until 2026. Traded them away to get the 23rd pick this year

[@anthonyslazas6413]

You don't give up a top ten pick for the 28 pick their pick next year is going to fall between 15-25 .

[@chadwessels1441]

And then not take jpj at 28? That trade and that missed opportunity would grade those two picks an F!

[@markcooley599]

Amen, this makes no sense.

[@greggoryburt7919]

Exactly, just a stupid trade.

[@RunBayou]

There is no way to know this

[@thrbrandao]

WR is a need for the Falcons… Odunze would totally take our offense to another level. But I wouldn’t mind taking Turner too

[@brianjauhiainen3954]

Fabulous 👌

[@nvq]

Penix had 8 total yards on 35 carries for the season. (Simms)> Plenty of film of him getting out of the pocket running for 1st downs...Michigan dared him to throw short to mid or run and well you saw what happened.

[@luke7834]

I'm a Simms fan, but he doesn't watch enough film on prospects. I think he said he watches 3-5 games on each guy. I wish he would evaluate prospects throughout the year.

[@dodu8281]

i followed simms for years, watch all his rankings from the start.... so i know exactly what he will choose among 2 players or player vs offer.

[@Malaflyyy]

This is the one I’ve been waiting for!!!

[@kevintmerk]

Mina is the best !

[@user-pv3wm9qo9d]

Would be awesome if Mina be a guest on Chris Simms podcast

[@Taxman72]

Mina you have it all! Your format proves that silly gimmicks aren't needed to cover serious, yet fun NFL topics and players. I have to say it! I Love the braided hair. Anymore Ideas what the Cardinals will do at number 4?

[@jcspad6964]

Like the draft, a little different but I love the Lions pick of DeJean. Although I think he could be a better man coverage guy then people think but is definitely a Dan Campbell Guy. I hope he is there for Brad to make the decision.

[@kami_in_the_skye]

Completely unhinged. I respect it.

[@marcelmartins5938]

Great combo, glad to see Chris here 😋 always great to listen to him

[@adamhasser2010]

If I'm the Panthers and Bowers starts to slip into the mid 20's, I'd would seriously consider trading up.

[@gavin639]

Mina great guest and love the show! As a Bears fan however player requests over Franklin- X. Worthy or Jackson power Johnson who have had top 30 visits along with Guyton. Franklin hasn't.

[@tonyk7387]

Bears taking worthy over Franklin, legette, mckonkey would piss me off. Also if verse was taken 2 picks ahead of us like that would also piss me off. Especially after acquiring capital, you could in theory trade ahead of Tampa. I know this practice was just for fun but still lmao. Trading back that far wouldn't be for me unless you now use some 2025 capital to move in the higher 20s

[@gavin639]

@@tonyk7387Disagree on Worthy obviously even if an X is a better fit but hard agree on Verse here. I do think him falling like this would be the exact scenario Poles would be sitting back waiting for whether Verse, Latu, Thomas Jr etc a good value pick will be there ~20 in this draft 28 is just a little too far probably.

[@Kertbob-yu6dw]

I love Lenny the adorable doggy smooches and kisses and lots of love and snuggles

[@SantaBarbaraSongbird]

Love Christopher J. Simms 😊

[@winebuyah]

his middle name is David...

[@neverstopimproving89]

My goodness. I almost fell out of my seat when BTJ and Bowers were the options for my Colts. If that actually happens, I have no clue what Ballard will do. Such a tough call where you can't go wrong either way.

[@cardiaccat3583]

Really hope bears stay in top 15 if they trade down that’s a huge drop in quality for missing Odunze

[@7scientist]

Simms is famous for his original takes being so often right--he chose Mahomes, Lamar, Herbert, and Stroud after all. So not crazy

[@dragondamselfly]

Hi Mina, I love your podcasts ! I just don’t understand why you didn’t give Chris the option of picking Bo Nix at the Denver spot because we know that he would take Nix over Penix?

[@brandonconnor1342]

If I’m Ran Carthon and the titans I would immediately trade back to a qb needy team if Joe alt or Malik nabers is off the board at. Don’t settle for a tackle just because you have to have one. Why not trade back, add more draft capital then get your tackle. You’ll essentially get in return a future 1 plus a third and later pick this years draft.. smarter business decision if you ask me.

[@stevengordon3271]

With the some picks towards the end of the first round being unenthusiastic, some teams will trade up for somebody they actually want (for example, Chargers wanting to grab Roman Wilson before the Chiefs do).

[@andyswalker1590]

I loved the format and, as a Bears fan, loved the trade down and then when we got to 28 l, Mina put up the wrong two player choices IMO. With me it would either have been JPJ or Darius Robinson. Other than that, really great format.

[@bartdepalma3820]

If there is an OT run like this, the Dolphins better not reach for an OL at 21. McDaniel would be pounding the table for TE Brock Bowers and I suspect Grier would agree. Tua would have his Travis Kelce.

[@whiteplants6888]

Bro is a troll 😂 Maye and Marvin Harrison

[@winebuyah]

MHJr. had his daddy speaking fo him at the combine... & his daddy had ZERO to say when he played in the NFL, so nah that kid is a KID.

[@RunBayou]

People like you forget every year that consensus top guys bust all the time Pull your head from your ass

[@andrewfung9340]

11:16 chargers fans don't be mad about that pick because look at what the Chiefs have built with their O-Line protecting Mahomes build it from the front than the weapons

[@ricobowen312]

Simms has lost his mind..here’s my NFL Mock 5.0: 1.Bears- Caleb Williams 2.Commanders- Jayden Daniels 3.Patriots- Marvin Harrison 4.Cardinals trade pick to Vikings (11,23 & 1st 2025 - Drake May 5.Chargers- Malik Nabers 6.Giants trade pick to Cardinals- Romeo Odunze 7.Titans- Joe Alt 8.Falcons- Troy Fautanu 9.Bears trade pick to Bills (17 & 48, 1st in 2025 - Brian Thomas Jr. 10.Jets- Olumuyiwa Fashanu 11.Giants- Brock Bowers 12.Broncos - Bo Nix 13.Raiders- Laiatu Latu 14.Saints- Taliese Fuaga 15.Colts- Quinyon Mitchell 16.Seahawks- Dallas Turner 17.Jaguars- Terrion Arnold 18.Bengals- Amarius Mims 19.Rams- Nate Wiggins 20.Steelers- JC Latham 21.Dolphins- Jackson Powers Johnson 22.Eagles- Kool Aid McKinstry 23.Cardinals - Jared Verse 24.Cowboys- Tyler Guyton 25.Packers- Graham Barton 26.Buccaneers- Chop Robinson 27.Cardinals- Jerzahn Newton 28.Bears- Adonai Mitchell 29.Lions- Cooper Dejean 30.Ravens- Jordan Morgan 31.49er’s- Xavier Worthy 32.Chiefs- Keon Coleman No JJ McCarthy in the first round. Don’t believe the hype.

[@snave59]

As a Bengals fan,Brock Bowers,would be hard to pass up.But since they signed Mike Gisecki,they probably would take Byron Murphy.Either one would be a good fit.

[@joewyatt2269]

When I think about the Chargers and Harbaugh, I know they have like zero WR's on their depth chart, but I just don't know that you're going to get the kind of usage/volume to justify taking a WR in top 5. And Harbaugh is all about the trenches. So I think he'd prefer OT, but my understanding is they are set at LT and need a RT, and Joe Alt is viewed as a definite LT. So it almost feels like trading back from 5 is a fait accompli.

[@matthewsiebert9340]

Vikings don't have second round picks to add in to a trade package unless they do some more trading. I feel like three 1's should be enough for #3 though.

[@Thomas-dk6uq]

That Washington/Vikings trade was hot garbage

[@baddadjoke2197]

Vikings don't have any 2nd round picks until 2026. It's an impossible trade.

[@techvof]

56:27 cliff notes version

[@jullicent]

I feel like Denver could be a trade down spot too. They don't have a second round pick, and 12 is a bit too rich to go either Nix or Penix.

[@CrAzYxLUCKY]

WHERE WAS THE LENNY JOKE TODAY?!?

[@jairusbarringer7525]

Xavier Lagette to Carolina would be awesome

[@b.l4365]

Patriots at #23 with AD Mitchell & B. Bowers on the board. You have to go Brock Bowers regardless of lack of depth for Wr. You won’t find a better TE in the draft. There’s still talent left on the board in the 2nd rd at pick #34.

[@ced9938]

A tweener TE Pats are not taking that they'll do better taking stover in the 2nd if that's the case

[@user-xy8ep2qk7v]

I would love to see Bowers fall to 24 but realistically can't see it happening. The possibilty of it happening though shows just how strong this draft is - primarily on the offensive side of the ball. I could see the Chiefs getting interested in a trade up if Bowers falls to the early 20s.

[@jwolf2215]

Dream podcast

[@caseymagee5251]

Edge is a big need for Seattle? Mafe? Nwosu?

[@dantheman8152]

Yea this is a combo

[@mauicolon628]

Simms is dat guy.

[@codythomssen9337]

I want the vikes to get maye or not love up and see if jj comes to them. Jj is worth a bet but not when spending future picks for him

[@olivernelson224]

brock bowers is not going to fall to 24, no way that happens

[@AddMiller221]

To be fair to Simms, he hasn't really watched film on TEs yet. So, probably mostly only know him by reputation, and doesn't want to jump out on a limb and rate him above guys he's already analyzed and loved. Especially for a position that is fairly low value in most offenses.

[@o0oGaryo0o]

It only happens in this scenario because each pick has only 2 bias opinions

[@ced9938]

It's definitely possible have you seen how small he is respectably? This is a 20-35 range pick he has talent I'm not denying it but it's overrated

[@HockeyDudeJames2]

​@@ced9938not overatted,but a lot of the teams need other positions filled. The Jets are the likely landing spot.

[@biggmaki]

this is a great power duo.

[@pauljackson8503]

If Bears drop to late 20s there will take a chop Robinson or Power-Johnson

[@iandaley2295]

There's a typo in the timestamps. DENVER PICKS #12

[@aziegster]

I wouldn't pass on Odunze. The capital is enticing, but you just don't pass on a blue chip. Pair him with Caleb and the Bears could make serious noise this season.

[@icetroll734]

Finally someone who knows footballers.

[@user-bg5gg2rk4x]

Chiefs are going O-line if those are the options available at WR.

[@jasony8002]

This is Really Great !!! I thought you two should Duo with a Draft talk

[@jasony8002]

Very enjoyable

[@jasony8002]

I see that Chagrin MinaKimes about the trade up to 2nd for Daniels !! He is that good .... He will be a future Marino