After not having a first-round pick in the 2018 draft due to the trade up for Patrick Mahomes in 2017, the secondary has to be a priority for Kansas City in April. Other than cornerback Kendall Fuller, the Chiefs have little they can count on past this season. They also need to look for an all-purpose back after parting ways with Kareem Hunt. -- Adam Teicher
The Chargers could look to draft an offensive tackle to groom as the blindside protector for Philip Rivers down the road. Left tackle Russell Okung is 31. The Chargers recently waived starting right tackle Joe Barksdale, and while they like the potential of Sam Tevi, his play has been uneven in terms of pass protection. Heavily involved in the scouting of offensive tackles in the 2018 draft, expect the Chargers to closely look at the position at the top of the draft again. -- Eric D. Williams
The Raiders stocked up on first-round picks for Jon Gruden to get his rebuild really going, first moving Khalil Mack to the Bears, then sending Amari Cooper to the Cowboys. Four teams have had at least three first-rounders since 2000, and they are a combined 28-35-1 the following season. Oakland, of course, needs a lot of help, as only seven of former general manager Reggie McKenzie's 50 pre-Gruden draft picks are currently on the team's 53-man roster, so reinforcements at edge rusher, receiver and safety should be at the top of the Silver and Black's wish list. -- Paul Gutierrez
The Cowboys will not have a first-round pick because of the trade for Amari Cooper, which has helped them get into playoff contention, but they have other offensive needs they can look to fill, starting in the second round. Tight end needs an upgrade. With the retirements of Jason Witten and James Hanna, the Cowboys did not have their top two tight ends from 2017. Geoff Swaim has done a solid job filling in, but he has a broken wrist and is set to be a free agent. Rookie Dalton Schultz, Blake Jarwin and Rico Gathers don't look to be every-down players. Finding a legitimate threat down the seam for Dak Prescott should be a priority. -- Todd Archer
The Giants will be on the prowl for a quarterback this offseason after passing on one in the 2018 draft for the brilliance of Saquon Barkley. They have the weapons now with Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr., but they need to find the quarterback who will work alongside them into the future. It's not going to be easy in this draft, with a first-round pick that might not even crack the top 10, as the Giants have won four of their past five games. -- Jordan Raanan
Philadelphia Eagles (6-7)
Projected pick: No. 16 | McShay's Mock pick
Philly holds a healthy 10 draft picks at the moment, even after giving up a third-rounder for wide receiver Golden Tate at the trade deadline. The stockpile includes a pair of second-round picks. Expect the Eagles to target pass-rushers. With Chris Long and Michael Bennett on the back end of their careers and Brandon Graham scheduled to be a free agent, they'll need to replenish their defensive front. -- Tim McManus
Washington Redskins (6-7)
Projected pick: No. 13 | McShay's Mock pick
The Redskins suddenly need to draft a quarterback. There's a lot of uncertainty about Alex Smith's future because of an infection in his leg. The focus should be on his health first and foremost, but the Redskins have to plan for life without him on the field, or that even if he does return, he might not be the same quarterback. The Redskins expect to own 10 draft picks (with compensatory selections) but might not pick high enough in the first round to draft one without using capital to trade up. They also have Colt McCoy, who broke his leg last week but is expected to be healthy for next season. If they went with a rookie, they could use McCoy until that player is ready. Drafting one rather than signing one in free agency makes the most sense because of the money involved with Smith's contract. If they had to cut him this offseason, for example, there would be a cap hit of approximately $40 million. They need a future solution on an inexpensive contract. -- John Keim
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears (9-4)
Traded first-round pick to OAK
Barring something unforeseen, the Bears won't be active until later in the draft. The Bears sent their first-round pick this April to Oakland for Khalil Mack, but no one in Chicago is complaining. Mack has a team-high 10 sacks and six forced fumbles through Week 13 and is the anchor of one of the NFL's best defenses. Chicago also is without its second-round pick because of the trade up for wide receiver Anthony Miller in April, so the Bears' first selection of the draft is in the third round. -- Jeff Dickerson
Detroit Lions (5-8)
Projected pick: No. 9 | McShay's Mock pick
Detroit's needs are numerous this offseason. While some of the problems -- tight end, cornerback, receiver and right guard -- could be addressed in free agency, the Lions also have massive holes at edge rusher (figuring Ezekiel Ansah doesn't return) and at linebacker. Detroit just doesn't have enough defensive playmakers, and finding an infusion of defensive front-seven talent in a draft heavy on front-seven prospects could bode well for a team needing help there. -- Michael Rothstein
Green Bay Packers (5-7-1)
Projected pick: Nos. 15, 32 | McShay's Mock pick
Where do the Packers begin? Pass-rusher, tight end, another receiver or another offensive tackle. They're all huge needs thanks to the last three years of the tenure of former general manager Ted Thompson, who lost his fastball in the draft. The good thing for new GM Brian Gutekunst is he positioned himself with two first-round picks in the coming draft, so he should be able to address edge rusher and another position. -- Rob Demovsky
Minnesota Vikings (6-6-1)
Projected pick: No. 22 | McShay's Mock pick
It goes without saying that the Vikings need to dedicate a heavy dose of draft capital to fixing the offensive line. It was an issue that wasn't addressed until the second round in 2018, and rookie right tackle Brian O'Neill is playing much earlier than anyone expected. Upgrading their interior spots is imperative, given how overmatched Tom Compton has been at left guard, though the Vikings hope they'll get Nick Easton back in 2019 after neck surgery ended his season in training camp. Minnesota could elect to move on from Mike Remmers, who was paid well to be the Vikings' right tackle before moving inside to right guard where he has struggled. With the potential for departures and a need to improve across the board, it's crucial for the Vikings to attempt to do something in free agency -- even though their current cap structure will limit paying big bucks for a marquee offensive lineman -- and most certainly in the draft. -- Courtney Cronin
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons (4-9)
Projected pick: No. 5 | McShay's Mock pick
The Falcons need to focus their attention on beefing up the offensive and defensive lines through the draft. Both guard spots need to be filled, and they might need a right tackle after benching Ryan Schraeder. On the defensive line, it's unclear if the team wants to commit to Vic Beasley Jr. long term, which would make edge rusher a priority. And the Falcons need a big, physical run-stuffer on the interior, with the undersized Grady Jarrett doing all he can right now but needing help. -- Vaughn McClure
Carolina Panthers (6-7)
Projected pick: No. 14 | McShay's Mock pick
The 38-year-old Julius Peppers is showing signs of decline, and Mario Addison has been inconsistent at best, so edge rusher should be a priority for Carolina. This defense thrives when it gets pressure on the quarterback, and there's a huge need for an influx of younger, quality talent there either through free agency or the draft, preferably the draft because an edge rusher in free agency would be costly for a team bumping up against the salary cap. -- David Newton
New Orleans Saints (11-2)
Traded first-round pick to GB
The Saints must decide whether they want to try to acquire more picks through trades -- or basically sit out this draft. They traded away their first-round pick to get rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport, their third-rounder to get backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and their fourth-rounder to get cornerback Eli Apple. Getting back in the mix would require trading a key player, which they probably don't want to do as a Super Bowl-contending team, or future picks. Luckily they have a young, talented roster that can probably afford to wait a year to restock the shelves. -- Mike Triplett
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-8)
Projected pick: No. 8 | McShay's Mock pick
What the Bucs do in this draft will depend heavily on what they decide about coach Dirk Koetter and quarterback Jameis Winston. They also have decisions to make with left tackle Donovan Smith and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander -- both set to become free agents -- and not re-signing either of those players would create immediate and pressing needs. Cornerback remains a concern for this team. The Bucs drafted both M.J. Stewart and Carlton Davis in the second round of the 2018 draft, but they have spent their rookie seasons injured. It's too soon to tell what they'll become, but a viable replacement for Brent Grimes has yet to emerge. You also could argue that they need to upgrade the right guard spot, as Caleb Benenoch and Alex Cappa are not the answers. -- Jenna Laine
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals (3-10)
Projected pick: No. 1 | McShay's Mock pick
For the first time in a long time, the Cardinals won't be looking for their quarterback of the future in the draft. That's supposed to make Arizona's approach to the draft easier, right? And it will, somewhat. The Cardinals can approach their first-round pick with their biggest need in mind -- and after this season, there are many. Depending on where they end up, they could be looking at either an offensive lineman, a cornerback, a defensive tackle or a pass-rusher. Or they could trade the pick to stockpile picks and keep rebuilding. -- Josh Weinfuss
Los Angeles Rams (11-2)
Projected pick: No. 30 | McShay's Mock pick
The Rams' strategy to draft picks over the past year became clear: Securing established NFL talent is a solid way to spend picks. They dealt their 2018 first-round pick to New England in exchange for receiver Brandin Cooks, and a second-round pick in 2019 was sent to Kansas City in exchange for Marcus Peters. With another late first-round pick looming in April, it would not be surprising if the Rams shop it around to secure another established NFL player, perhaps on defense, rather than use it on a college prospect. -- Lindsey Thiry
San Francisco 49ers (3-10)
Projected pick: No. 2 | McShay's Mock pick
The Niners are going to be drafting early, and that means they should be in prime position to find an impact player at their position of greatest need: edge rusher. The Niners didn't address their defense until the third round in 2018, passing on potential stars in the secondary for tackle Mike McGlinchey. This team has made a habit of losing close games in large part because they lack what coach Kyle Shanahan calls "closers" who can come up with the sack, forced fumble or big play to help seal victories. In a class that looks loaded with pass-rushers, the 49ers should be able to find at least some of the help they need. -- Nick Wagoner
Seattle Seahawks (8-5)
Projected pick: No. 24 | McShay's Mock pick
Wherever the Seahawks end up in the first round, don't expect them to pick there. They haven't made their original first-round pick since 2011 and have either traded back or out of the first round in five of the seven drafts since then. Seattle is without picks in the second, sixth and seventh rounds in 2019, so it will have incentive to move back again and acquire more capital. -- Brady Henderson
