The 2024 NFL season has yet to reach its halfway point, yet the 2025 draft already looks more appetizing to a handful of teams than the product they've placed on the field.

As Week 7 action gets underway, six teams still have only one victory. Trades have already begun, with the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders effectively waving the white flag by trading away their star receivers.

Reality is setting in quickly. When that happens, the following year's draft grows more prevalent with each passing week.

NFL scouts are already out on the road, and teams are gathering intel. For some, the process just means more.

As such, Bleacher Report's Scouting Department looked at the league's top 10 worst teams (based on the site's Power Rankings) and built out an initial draft board for each, with an emphasis on the best current fit for those situations.

Also, B/R scouts Brandon Thorn, Cory Giddings, Dame Parson and Matt Holder continue to provide names of prospects who have been trending up and down with their recent performances. The draft class is ever-evolving, and these looks provide glimpses into how things are taking shape.

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1. TE Tyler Warren, Penn State

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren wasn't just good Saturday when the Nittany Lions traveled to play the USC Trojans. He was historically good.

Warren caught 17 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown. It was almost as if he was playing backfield football with his buddies, except he did it against elite competition. In doing so, Warren tied an FBS record for receptions in a single game by a tight end. He also set the Big Ten Conference's new record for receiving yardage by a tight end.

The senior prospect now finds himself in the mix with Michigan's Colston Loveland and Bowling Green's Harold Fannin Jr. to earn the status of TE1.

"Warren will pass all of the traditional height and weight thresholds for multiple NFL teams," Parson said. "He also displayed his full array of skills against USC's defense. His athleticism/burst, strength after the catch, and ball skills became apparent in the performance."

2. QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson

It was easy to write off the Clemson Tigers after the Georgia Bulldogs manhandled them in the season opener. Since that point, quarterback Cade Klubnik has impressed with a 17-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The Tigers have also won five straight games.

Over the last four contests, Klubnik also managed 210 rushing yards. The junior prospect is asserting himself and taking full control of Clemson's offense.

"Klubnik is playing with a noticeable level of confidence right now," Parson said. "He is making the right plays as a passer from the pocket and using his legs on the ground. His combination of arm talent and athleticism will bring more attention his way as the weeks progress."

3. OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

A combination of outstanding play and an injury (more on that in a bit) has elevated Banks as B/R's current OT1.

"Banks' biggest question marks so far this season have come as a run-blocker. That is where he shined against the Sooners last week, springing several runs due to him winning decisively," Thorn said. "Banks did an excellent job on the front side of Texas' bread-and-butter split-zone runs of securing the defensive end either solo or on combinations before climbing and lining up 'backers to create an alley. He also lined up a corner on a tight-end throwback screen and displayed an overall strong grasp of timing and feel to navigate targets on the move.

"Texas' left tackle did have one whiff at the second level after being uncovered on the front side of a counter run where he misaligned his target, who went on to make the tackle. But he ultimately made a handful of impact blocks in what was his best game of the year in the run game."

4. RB Cam Skattebo, Arizona State

Open transfer rules have been a boon for talented players who started at the lower level but knew they were capable of competing in the FBS. Case in point, Arizona State's Cam Skattebo spent the first three years of his collegiate career at Sacramento State, where he was the Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year.

Now with the Sun Devils, Skattebo ranks fifth in the nation with 773 rushing yards. He's emerged as arguably the nation's toughest runner.

"Skattebo continues to prove he is one of the most underrated backs in the nation," Parson said. "He was the deciding factor in Arizona State's upset over Utah last weekend.

"Skattebo ran hard behind his pads with a low center of gravity to power through arm tackles. He displayed outstanding contact balance on his longest touchdown run. Skattebo is a hard-hat-and-lunch-pail type of RB. Defenses better be prepared for a long day at the office against him."

5. DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon

The timing of a how well a prospect performs should always be taken into consideration. Oregon's defensive tackle Derrick Harmon couldn't have played better under the spotlight of national scrutiny.

"In a huge matchup against Ohio State that every NFL team was watching, Oregon needed a defensive lineman to step up with Jordan Burch out," Holder said. "Harmon rose to the occasion. He made several notable plays against the run, including a forced fumble and recovery, and he was able to get pressure as a pass-rusher against elite competition.

"The 6'5", 310-pound defensive tackle certainly boosted his draft stock on Saturday as he projects to be a quality run defender with pass-rushing upside in the NFL."

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1. CB Denzel Burke, Ohio State

Anyone watching the Ohio State defense against the Oregon Ducks couldn't help but notice cornerback Denzel Burke being beat on multiple big plays. Burke bit on underneath moves and got caught flat-footed in multiple instances. The potential first-round prospect has now raised questions about how he'll handle NFL-caliber receivers.

"Burke had a rough outing against Oregon's high-powered offense," Giddings said. "Unlike previous opponents this season, they were not afraid to attack and target him as a possible weak link. Between taking the easy routes right in front of him to exposing his lack of speed downfield even when in phase, he struggled to locate the ball.

"Although there may not be too many teams in the country with the collective team speed that Oregon has, his performance was not reassuring if it's a glimpse into his future."

2. CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame

Season-ending injuries are always rough. A season-ending hip injury to a potential first-round cornerback is even more concerning.

Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison finds himself in this exact situation.

"Morrison, who initially graded out as a first-round pick was likely on track to be a rookie starter for some NFL squad," Giddings said. "However, his timetable to recover is unclear for now. If Morrison can recover by the NFL combine or even Notre Dame's pro day to show that he's back to 100 percent health, he can remain in the top few cornerbacks drafted."

3. OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State

Ohio State's Josh Simmons is yet another top prospect currently dealing with a season-ending injury. The exact nature of the issue isn't publicly known.

Whatever the case, Simmons had worked his way into OT1 status prior to going down Sunday against the Oregon Ducks.

"Simmons went down with a knee injury after it buckled in pass protection," Thorn said. "In the 24 plays prior to his injury, Simmons played OK but not great, with a mental error leaving a defensive end unblocked and instead doubling up on a defensive tackle with his left guard. Just before the injury, he was shed clean off an inside-zone run. These reps were notable considering he had not made errors or lost reps in one game like this all year.

"Although Simmons was otherwise solid Saturday and was tremendous during the prior five games, he became an apt selection for trending down this week, especially after the injury."

4. CB Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon

Jabbar Muhammad played a vital part of the Washington Huskies' success last season after transferring from Oklahoma State. He's now with his third collegiate program and is not playing as well this fall.

"Muhammad has been trending down the entire season," Giddings said. "His play has been inconsistent, and he hasn't made enough plays on the ball to warrant him climbing up draft boards.

"Everything came to a head this past weekend against Ohio State. This contest showed that he indeed struggles to defend the length of bigger receivers, as well as his lack of top-end speed. He's a toolsy player who hasn't seemed to be able to put it all together quite yet."

5. QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama

After looking like a world-beater against the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama's Jalen Milroe regressed the following two weeks.

"One week after losing to Vanderbilt, Jalen Milroe struggled against a tough South Carolina defense and nearly avoided another upset," Parson said. "Milroe is a growing passer from the pocket. He struggled against the Gamecocks' defense when it limited deep, explosive passing plays.

"Milroe must prove he can be an effective passer in the short-to-intermediate areas of the field."

1. New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are already looking toward the future after naming No. 3 overall pick Drake Make their new starting quarterback. From this point forward, it's full speed ahead building around Maye.

However, New England features the NFL's worst supporting offensive staff. The offensive line is a mess. Maye actually led the team in rushing during his debut. The Patriots also lack any real threat in the passing game.

New England should address its offensive line during free agency and later in the draft. But the Patriots desperately need a true playmaker to develop alongside Maye.

Top Option: WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

Fit: "Maye showed promise in his first start, but the Patriots are lacking a true No. 1 receiver. McMillan would immediately assume that role. This potential pairing would provide the Patriots with a talented young receiving corps to grow with their potential face of the franchise at QB." — Parson

Other Options: WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado; DT Mason Graham, Michigan; OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

2. Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are trapped because of quarterback Deshaun Watson, owner of the worst contract in NFL history.

"Through Weeks 1-6 this season, Watson has generated minus-66.2 EPA on dropbacks, beating [JaMarcus] Russell's minus-62.8 EPA on dropbacks in Weeks 1-6 in 2009 for the record low this millennium," The Ringers' Austin Gayle wrote.

The only way the Browns can move off Watson's fully guaranteed $230 million contract is to find a cheap alternative, which they could do via the draft. As Spotrac noted, the Browns could convert $44.8 million of Watson's deal into a signing bonus next offseason, then designate the quarterback as a post-June 1 release to spread the future dead-cap hits to $83.1 and $89.6 million over the next two years, respectively.

The above plan may be the only path forward for Cleveland after making what looks like the worst trade in league history.

Top Option: QB Cam Ward, Miami

Fit: "The Watson experience has left Browns fans in complete despair. They must draft a quarterback to build around for the future. Ward is a great fit since he brings a similar athletic profile as Watson but with a better arm. Ward has star potential with a high ceiling.

"If Kevin Stefanski remains as Cleveland's head coach, Ward in his offense with a respectable run game from under center will benefit the quarterback's development. Furthermore, the deep-passing attack will be awakened with Ward commanding this offense." — Parson

Other Options: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado; OT Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas; WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

3. Carolina Panthers

The now shuttered and torn-down Carolina Panthers practice facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serves as the perfect analogy of how the organization not only conducts itself from a business perspective, but also on the field.

Things are only completed halfway.

Eleven months ago, owner David Tepper said the front office was "totally confident" in last year's No. 1 overall selection, quarterback Bryce Young. Well, Young has already been benched this season, and it looks like the franchise's search for a quality starting quarterback will continue into next offseason, where another high draft pick will be back on the table.

Someone other than Andy Dalton needs to come into this situation and provide a steadying presence, as well as long-term upside.

Top Option: QB Carson Beck, Georgia

Fit: "Panthers head coach Dave Canales needs his quarterback to build around, and Beck's skill set and talent can provide exactly what he wants. Beck has more arm strength, height and natural ability than Bryce Young, while playing a similar style based on timing, rhythm and accuracy. The Panthers' current wide receiver room is talented and should benefit from a young quarterback who is capable of making the necessary throws at all levels of the defense." — Parson

Other Options: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado; S Malaki Starks, Georgia; Edge James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Everything the Jacksonville Jaguars do this season will harken back to what owner Shad Khan said prior to the start of the campaign.

"Winning now is the expectation," Khan told reporters. "Make no mistake, this is the best team assembled by the Jacksonville Jaguars, ever. Best players, best coaches. But most importantly, let's prove it by winning now."

A 1-5 start signals potentially significant changes in the future.

From a personnel standpoint, the Jaguars are the league's second-worst defense and rank dead last in pass defense. The organization isn't likely to give up on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, whom it signed to a five-year, $275 million extension this past offseason. The logical path will be to build a better defense to play complementary football.

Top Option: CB Travis Hunter, Colorado

Fit: "Hunter would bring much-needed versatility, athleticism and playmaking ability to the Jaguars' secondary. His length and twitchy speed would make him an excellent match for Jacksonville's aggressive defensive scheme, where cornerbacks need to excel in both man and zone coverages. Moreover, his physicality and willingness to tackle would fill a crying need for cornerbacks who contribute in run support." — Giddings

Other Options: CB Will Johnson, Michigan; OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State; S Malaki Starks, Georgia

5. Tennessee Titans

By the end of the season, the Tennessee Titans need to find out whether they can move forward with Will Levis as their starting quarterback.

If he shows signs of growth over the next two-plus months, the Titans can look elsewhere as they continue to rebuild portions of the roster. If he continues to falter, the quarterback position will once again dominate the draft conversation for them.

For now, plenty of time still exists to make that decision.

Top Option: DT Mason Graham, Michigan

Fit: "Pairing Graham with Simmons, Sweat, Harold Landry III and Arden Key would give the Titans a nasty defensive front. This pairing wouldn't necessarily fill an immediate need for Tennessee, but it would be a best-player-available approach. The Wolverine currently ranks second overall on the B/R Scouting Department's big board." — Holder

Other Options: QB Carson Beck, Georgia; TE Colston Loveland, Michigan; OT Cam Williams, Texas

6. Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa's uncertain status is keeping the Miami Dolphins in limbo. However, head coach Mike McDaniel did provide a promising update earlier this week.

"As far as timelines go, I know he's not playing this week, and I do expect to see him playing football in 2024," McDaniel told reporters. "But where that is exactly, we'll let the process continue since we still have time before we even could entertain anything."

Tagovailoa's status should have the Dolphins re-evaluating their approach to roster-building, specifically regarding his protection. The offensive line needs multiple upgrades, particularly along the interior.

Giving Tagovailoa a strong pocket to consistently work from would make an already dangerous offense even more so.

Top Option: IOL Will Campbell, LSU

Fit: "Campbell could provide the Dolphins with an immediate starter at almost any of the five positions along the offensive line, providing the unit with a desperately needed element of stability. Campbell's most obvious fit would be at right guard, where the weak link of the group resides. He would be a weapon in the run game, and he has the movement skills and play strength to hold his own in pass protection." — Thorn

Other Options: DT Mason Graham, Michigan; RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State; TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green

7. Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders finally landed their franchise quarterback this past week. It's too bad that Tom Brady joined as a minority owner and not a player.

Since Brady isn't walking through that door and putting on a uniform, the Raiders' seemingly never-ending search for a quarterback will continue into next offseason.

Head coach Antonio Pierce and his staff are already going back and forth between Gardner Minshew II and Aidan O'Connell. No one with realistic expectations had either of them doing much with the offense or securing the position long-term.

Next offseason, the Raiders must do everything in their power to avoid a situation like this year's draft, where they missed out on all of the top quarterback prospects. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers has been exceptional, but he'd be even better with a quality option behind center.

Top Option: QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Fit: "Sanders would feel right at home in the Raiders offense alongside the team's supporting cast. Sanders' high-level accuracy and ball placement would elevate Bowers going forward, along with unlocking speedster Tre Tucker. Sanders can extend plays with his legs, creating second-reaction opportunities for his weapons to break free from coverage. He is a mentally tough passer who excels in late-game situations. This pairing makes perfect sense." — Parson

Other Options: QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama; RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State; Edge Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

8. New York Giants

The New York Giants need to stop trying to make Daniel Jones happen.

Yes, the organization already gave him a four-year, $160 million contract extension. But if everyone is still wondering whether that quarterback is "the guy" five years after he got drafted, he isn't.

Heading into Week 7, Jones ranks 21st in QBR, 25th in completion percentage and 27th in yards per attempt and quarterback rating. However, his contract is manageable beyond this season.

The Giants can save $19.4 million toward the 2025 salary cap by releasing Jones next offseason, per Over The Cap. That number would balloon to $30.5 million if they designated him as a post-June 1 release.

The Giants need to stop spinning their wheels. A quarterback with more upside could go a long way toward getting the franchise going in the right direction.

Top Option: QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama

Fit: "Head coach Brian Daboll is one of the NFL's better play-callers and designers. We've seen him get the most out of Jones' and Josh Allen's dual-threat capabilities. A pairing between Daboll and Alabama's explosive athletic passer makes complete sense. Milroe is a superior athlete as a runner compared to both Jones and Allen. The Bama signal-caller has a lively arm to make every throw. Plus, Milroe loves to throw the ball down the field, which would unlock Malik Nabers and Jalin Hyatt's big-play potential." — Parson

Other Options: DT Deone Walker, Kentucky; CB Will Lee III, Texas A&M; TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

9. Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams find themselves caught between two building philosophies.

They want to win now because they have a top-notch, albeit aging quarterback in Matthew Stafford. However, general manager Les Snead has been rebuild this roster on the fly since the Rams claimed their second Super Bowl victory two-and-a-half years ago.

The overhaul began with the defensive front this offseason after Aaron Donald's retirement. Both Jared Verse and Braden Fiske have been among the league's best defensive rookies.

Los Angeles' secondary requires reinforcements, though. The group has been poor, which makes sense since Snead tried to patch together a viable unit with the oft-injured Tre'Davious White, bringing back Darious Williams and asking safety Quentin Lake to survive in coverage.

Top Option: CB Will Johnson, Michigan

Fit: "Johnson's blend of size, physicality, and versatility would make him an ideal fit for the Rams' defensive scheme. His 6'2" frame and ability to play both man and zone coverages would provide an immediate boost to the Rams' secondary. He'd address their need for a physical, boundary corner. Johnson's anticipation and ball skills align well with the Rams' emphasis on creating turnovers, while his strong run defense and blitzing ability make him a valuable all-around defender." — Giddings

Other Options: OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State; TE Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green; DB Jahdae Brown, Texas

10. Arizona Cardinals

Eventually, Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon will want a defense built in his image.

When he served as the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator, his defensive fronts came at opponents in waves. The organization regularly invested in the defensive line and usually had 8-10 players who were capable of running on and off the field.

The Cardinals aren't built in the same manner. They're trying to do so, though.

This offseason, general manager Monti Ossenfort brought in veteran defensive tackles Justin Jones and Bilal Nichols. He drafted Darius Robinson with the 27th overall pick. The organization also handed Zaven Collins a two-year contract extension after he converted to outside linebacker.

Still, the Cardinals are one of nine teams with 11 or fewer sacks to start this season. Arizona needs a legitimate presence off the edge, someone who's capable of consistently winning matchups and creating pressure.

Top Option: Edge James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

Fit: "Pearce has a good chance to be the best edge-rusher from next year's draft class. He's still raw and needs to improve his technique, but Pearce and a healthy BJ Ojulari lining up outside of the tackles, with Robinson reducing down in sub-packages, would give Arizona three young and very talented pass-rushers next season." — Holder

Other Options: Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia; CB Will Lee III, Texas A&M; DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State