1
Sam Darnold - QB, USC
Darnold is the best QB in this draft, but the Browns would be wise to let him sit and learn as long as they can.
PICK 2
Josh Rosen - QB, UCLA
While there are better players on the board, the Giants might reach to fill a need.
PICK 3
Bradley Chubb - DE, N.C. State
The Colts could go in several directions with this pick, but adding Chubb would address a need without them having to reach to do so.
PICK 4
Saquon Barkley - RB, Penn State
With Darnold in the fold, the Browns go after the top RB in the draft -- a player who can help change the culture in Cleveland.
PICK 5
Quenton Nelson - OG, Notre Dame
The Broncos need a guard, and they might have stumbled into an All-Pro with the powerful Nelson.
PICK 6
Josh Allen - QB, Wyoming
While this wouldn't be my pick, the Jets have to find a signal-caller. Allen fits the size and arm-talent profile GMs love.
PICK 7
Minkah Fitzpatrick - DB, Alabama
Fitzpatrick is a versatile defender who can be used around the field in a variety of spots that put him near the football.
PICK 8
Denzel Ward - CB, Ohio State
The Bears' secondary needs an upgrade, and while Ward isn't the biggest cornerback in the draft, he is outstanding in coverage.
PICK 9
Tremaine Edmunds - LB, Virginia Tech
Edmunds is a physical freak with a combination of height, weight, speed and production that we've never seen at linebacker.
PICK 10
Roquan Smith - LB, Georgia
The Raiders have been in need of help at inside linebacker for a while, and they get an ascending playmaker in this spot.
PICK 11
Baker Mayfield - QB, Oklahoma
Adam Gase has worked with a variety of quarterbacks and understands how to finesse his offense to fit the strengths of his QB.
PICK 12
Orlando Brown - OT, Oklahoma
Cincinnati needs help on the offensive line. It could opt for Brown here, thanks to his enormous frame and long arms.
PICK 13
Vita Vea - DT, Washington
Big, talented defensive lineman. Many scouts foresee him making a Haloti Ngata-like impact once he figures it all out.
PICK 14
Josh Jackson - CB, Iowa
Jackson is a ballhawk with good size and length who can play bookend to Kevin King at CB.
PICK 15
Connor Williams - OT, Texas
Williams was better in 2016 than 2017, and he might end up kicking inside to guard, but that won't matter, as Arizona has needs at both tackle and guard.
PICK 16
Calvin Ridley - WR, Alabama
Ridley would add blazing speed and outstanding route-running ability as a "play-now" talent.
PICK 17
Da'Ron Payne - DT, Alabama
Payne can overwhelm rushing attacks. He has the talent to become a much better pass rusher, as well. Can you imagine that defensive front, with Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram already in the fold?!
PICK 18
Derwin James - S, Florida State
James feels like a perfect fit in Seattle, and he's a positive influence in the locker room, too.
PICK 19
Maurice Hurst - DT, Michigan
Hurst-to-Dallas feels like one of the cleanest fits in this mock. Rod Marinelli wants more rush from the interior, and Hurst fits his scheme and style.
PICK 20
Marcus Davenport - DE/OLB, UTSA
Davenport has flashes that are reminiscent of Ezekiel Ansah when he came out of BYU in 2013. Detroit might have to replace Ansah this offseason, as he's due to hit free agency.
PICK 21
Billy Price - C, Ohio State
Price is a tremendously powerful drive blocker who can fill the void left by the injury to Eric Wood.
PICK 22
Rashaan Evans - LB, Alabama
Evans has some injury concerns, but he's physical and fast. He can play inside or outside linebacker while also offering pass-rush help.
PICK 23
Isaiah Oliver - CB, Colorado
Oliver is still a little raw in coverage, but his length and speed will be appealing to defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.
PICK 24
Jamarco Jones - OT, Ohio State
Jones might be a surprise first-rounder. He has good arm length and might have a higher upside than many of the tackles in this draft.
PICK 25
Harold Landry - LB, Boston College
Landry dealt with injury and inconsistency in 2017. He might have fallen down the board a little, but he still has the talent to burn the edge as a pass rusher.
PICK 26
Isaiah Wynn - OG, Georgia
Wynn is a perfect fit for the Falcons' scheme, and they happen to need guard help. Wynn is also a capable swing tackle, if he's needed in that role.
PICK 27
Dallas Goedert - TE, South Dakota State
In a draft that might be a little light on high-end receivers, Goedert is one of the premier pass-catchers at tight end and offers the Saints another playmaker.
PICK
28 Ronnie Harrison - S, Alabama
It's been a long time since Pittsburgh drafted an Alabama player, but Harrison is a thumper with speed and plays the game like a Steeler.
PICK 29
Lamar Jackson - QB, Louisville
The Jaguars take Jackson to prepare him to be the QB of the future.
PICK 30
Mike McGlinchey - OT, Notre Dame
The Vikings need to strengthen their tackle position. McGlinchey could help, although he's inconsistent against power rushers.
PICK 31
Will Hernandez - OG, UTEP
Hernandez showed what he was capable of at the Senior Bowl and would be another powerful run blocker to help maintain a diverse offensive scheme.
PICK 32
Mike Hughes - CB, UCF
Hughes isn't the biggest cornerback, but he has tremendous speed and twitch. He's also an outstanding kick returner.