Shiny new mock draft here, guys! It's all going to be wrong, but it's so fun to hem and haw on the future of things. Except America. Because that is a dark, sad future. #hungergames
Also, it's only one round. Get off my back!
Round 1
1. Cleveland Browns: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
There will be a quarterback taken at the top of this draft. The question is, who will it be? Pound-for-pound, Rosen is the better physical prospect, and he's shown the awareness that you like in a leader. He might not have the big game resume, as say, Sam Darnold, but Darnold didn't exactly light the world on fire this year.
2. Indianapolis Colts: Quentin Nelson, G, Notre Dame
Is Andrew Luck coming back? If so, this team needs to protect him. If Luck doesn't come back, this team needs to protect Jacoby Brissett.
3. NY Giants: Sam Darnold, QB, USC
The Giants are one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL, so it's hard to see them screwing up such a layup.
4. Cleveland Browns (via Texans): Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
The hapless Browns landed their franchise quarterback, now they go out and get a home run hitter at the running back position. Barkley is the best player in this draft, according to many experts.
5. San Francisco 49ers: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
So, it appears Jimmy Garoppolo can play a little bit. The next step for this team is to get him some weapons.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State
Tampa Bay is a mess everywhere. They are truly one of the league's biggest surprises in 2017, and not in a good way. They need to beef up the defensive line, especially with the insane offenses in the NFC South.
7. Chicago Bears: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
The Bears can't be scared off by Kevin White. Mitch Trubisky, much like Jimmy G., needs playmakers in order to continue to grow.
8. Cincinnati Bengals: Connor Williams, OT, Texas
Oh, Cincinnati, fare-thee-well. You had a good run. The best place to start a rebuild is usually on either line.
9. Denver Broncos: Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming
If John Elway somehow lands Eli Manning, he will be back in this same spot next year. Josh Allen plays college football 90 minutes away. He likely has the highest ceiling of any QB in this class. If the Broncos can keep Trevor Siemian and let Allen learn what it takes to be an NFL QB, this could be the steal of the draft.
10. New York Jets: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Someone is going to reach for Mayfield, and once the Jets miss out on Allen, they have no choice but to take a big swing at the polarizing Sooners QB.
11. Arizona Cardinals: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama
Arizona just misses their chance for a quarterback, and has to "settle" on the best defensive player in this draft. Fitzpatrick's versatility is similar to Tyrann Mathieu, but in a bigger package.
12. Oakland Raiders: Derwin James, S, Florida State
The Raiders stink and need help on defense and the offensive line. They would prefer cornerback but James is too good of a talent to pass on.
13. Miami Dolphins: Roquan Smith, ILB, Georgia
Smith hits like a missile and would bring a toughness that's missing on the Miami defense.
14. Washington Redskins: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
Has anyone heard from Terrelle Pryor?
15. Green Bay Packers: Joshua Jackson, CB, Iowa
Kevin King and Joshua Jackson could be one of the NFL's top CB duos in the near future.
16. LA Chargers: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
Another team missing out on the QB sweepstakes, the Chargers will do their best to keep Philip Rivers, and the team's hopes, alive in 2018.
17. Buffalo Bills: Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
Replacing Marcel Darius begins here.
18. Detroit Lions: Vita Vea, DT, Washington
The Lions defense needs that big man in the middle that was lost when Ndamukong Suh left for Miami.
19. Dallas Cowboys: Denzel Ward, CB Ohio State
The Cowboys are especially weak at cornerback.
20. Seattle Seahawks: Chukwuma Okorafor, OT, Western Michigan
If Seattle doesn't aggressively address their offensive line this offseason, the NFL should step in and investigate hate crimes against Russell Wilson.
21. Tennessee Titans: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DE, Oklahoma
The Titans have a pretty decent team; some pass rush playmaking would certainly help.
22. Baltimore Ravens: Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
Like Chicago, the Ravens shouldn't be turned off by a former first-round bust at WR (we're looking at you, Breshard Perriman.)
23. Buffalo Bills (via Chiefs): Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville
Someone is going to take Jackson in the first round, because the potential at quarterback (or wide receiver) is too high to miss out on. Plus, Jackson is sort of like Tyrod Taylor, but leveled up several times.
24. Atlanta Falcons: Arden Key, DE, LSU
After seeing the Saints assemble perhaps the greatest backfield in NFL history, the Falcons will need to address their defensive line.
25. Carolina Panthers: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
The Panthers' offensive line is so up and down; they need to do all they can to preserve Cam Newton's prime.
26. New Orleans Saints: T.J. Edwards, ILB, Wisconsin
The Saints have done a heck of a job rebuilding the defense. Their LB corps is definitely lacking, though.
27. LA Rams: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
The Rams defense is loaded with playmakers... except at corner.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
if Blake Bortles is actually, legitimately a good NFL quarterback, then he needs a safety blanket that isn't Marcedes Lewis.
29. Philadelphia Eagles: Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA
Jason Peter is a Hall of Fame tackle; he's also going to be coming off a major knee injury at an advanced age.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
The Steelers surprise everyone with this pick, securing the future of the franchise and ensuring Joshua Dobbs and the other guy don't have to play when Big Ben suffers his annual injury.
31. Minnesota Vikings: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida
The Vikings have quietly assembled one of the best, deepest defenses in the NFL. Adding defensive line depth would only make this team stronger late in games.
32. New England Patriots: Sam Hubbard, DE/OLB, Ohio State
First of all, Hubbard was coached by Greg Schiano. Bill Belichick loves him some Greg Schiano players. Second, Hubbard seems like the most natural fit to take over jersey #50, the old Mike Vrabel/Rob Ninkovich spot.
Also, it's only one round. Get off my back!
Round 1
1. Cleveland Browns: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
There will be a quarterback taken at the top of this draft. The question is, who will it be? Pound-for-pound, Rosen is the better physical prospect, and he's shown the awareness that you like in a leader. He might not have the big game resume, as say, Sam Darnold, but Darnold didn't exactly light the world on fire this year.
2. Indianapolis Colts: Quentin Nelson, G, Notre Dame
Is Andrew Luck coming back? If so, this team needs to protect him. If Luck doesn't come back, this team needs to protect Jacoby Brissett.
3. NY Giants: Sam Darnold, QB, USC
The Giants are one of the cornerstone franchises of the NFL, so it's hard to see them screwing up such a layup.
4. Cleveland Browns (via Texans): Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
The hapless Browns landed their franchise quarterback, now they go out and get a home run hitter at the running back position. Barkley is the best player in this draft, according to many experts.
5. San Francisco 49ers: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
So, it appears Jimmy Garoppolo can play a little bit. The next step for this team is to get him some weapons.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State
Tampa Bay is a mess everywhere. They are truly one of the league's biggest surprises in 2017, and not in a good way. They need to beef up the defensive line, especially with the insane offenses in the NFC South.
7. Chicago Bears: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
The Bears can't be scared off by Kevin White. Mitch Trubisky, much like Jimmy G., needs playmakers in order to continue to grow.
8. Cincinnati Bengals: Connor Williams, OT, Texas
Oh, Cincinnati, fare-thee-well. You had a good run. The best place to start a rebuild is usually on either line.
9. Denver Broncos: Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming
If John Elway somehow lands Eli Manning, he will be back in this same spot next year. Josh Allen plays college football 90 minutes away. He likely has the highest ceiling of any QB in this class. If the Broncos can keep Trevor Siemian and let Allen learn what it takes to be an NFL QB, this could be the steal of the draft.
10. New York Jets: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Someone is going to reach for Mayfield, and once the Jets miss out on Allen, they have no choice but to take a big swing at the polarizing Sooners QB.
11. Arizona Cardinals: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama
Arizona just misses their chance for a quarterback, and has to "settle" on the best defensive player in this draft. Fitzpatrick's versatility is similar to Tyrann Mathieu, but in a bigger package.
12. Oakland Raiders: Derwin James, S, Florida State
The Raiders stink and need help on defense and the offensive line. They would prefer cornerback but James is too good of a talent to pass on.
13. Miami Dolphins: Roquan Smith, ILB, Georgia
Smith hits like a missile and would bring a toughness that's missing on the Miami defense.
14. Washington Redskins: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
Has anyone heard from Terrelle Pryor?
15. Green Bay Packers: Joshua Jackson, CB, Iowa
Kevin King and Joshua Jackson could be one of the NFL's top CB duos in the near future.
16. LA Chargers: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
Another team missing out on the QB sweepstakes, the Chargers will do their best to keep Philip Rivers, and the team's hopes, alive in 2018.
17. Buffalo Bills: Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
Replacing Marcel Darius begins here.
18. Detroit Lions: Vita Vea, DT, Washington
The Lions defense needs that big man in the middle that was lost when Ndamukong Suh left for Miami.
19. Dallas Cowboys: Denzel Ward, CB Ohio State
The Cowboys are especially weak at cornerback.
20. Seattle Seahawks: Chukwuma Okorafor, OT, Western Michigan
If Seattle doesn't aggressively address their offensive line this offseason, the NFL should step in and investigate hate crimes against Russell Wilson.
21. Tennessee Titans: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, DE, Oklahoma
The Titans have a pretty decent team; some pass rush playmaking would certainly help.
22. Baltimore Ravens: Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
Like Chicago, the Ravens shouldn't be turned off by a former first-round bust at WR (we're looking at you, Breshard Perriman.)
23. Buffalo Bills (via Chiefs): Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville
Someone is going to take Jackson in the first round, because the potential at quarterback (or wide receiver) is too high to miss out on. Plus, Jackson is sort of like Tyrod Taylor, but leveled up several times.
24. Atlanta Falcons: Arden Key, DE, LSU
After seeing the Saints assemble perhaps the greatest backfield in NFL history, the Falcons will need to address their defensive line.
25. Carolina Panthers: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
The Panthers' offensive line is so up and down; they need to do all they can to preserve Cam Newton's prime.
26. New Orleans Saints: T.J. Edwards, ILB, Wisconsin
The Saints have done a heck of a job rebuilding the defense. Their LB corps is definitely lacking, though.
27. LA Rams: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
The Rams defense is loaded with playmakers... except at corner.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
if Blake Bortles is actually, legitimately a good NFL quarterback, then he needs a safety blanket that isn't Marcedes Lewis.
29. Philadelphia Eagles: Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA
Jason Peter is a Hall of Fame tackle; he's also going to be coming off a major knee injury at an advanced age.
30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
The Steelers surprise everyone with this pick, securing the future of the franchise and ensuring Joshua Dobbs and the other guy don't have to play when Big Ben suffers his annual injury.
31. Minnesota Vikings: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida
The Vikings have quietly assembled one of the best, deepest defenses in the NFL. Adding defensive line depth would only make this team stronger late in games.
32. New England Patriots: Sam Hubbard, DE/OLB, Ohio State
First of all, Hubbard was coached by Greg Schiano. Bill Belichick loves him some Greg Schiano players. Second, Hubbard seems like the most natural fit to take over jersey #50, the old Mike Vrabel/Rob Ninkovich spot.
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