The NFL 2018 Round 1 draft results are in the books.
*(Parenthesis indicates overall draft pick)
1. (1) Cleveland Browns – Baker Mayfield QB – Oklahoma – 6’1″ – 215 lbs. 4.84 – 40 yard dash time.
Mayfield’s impact is not imminent as he’s currently behind Tyrod Taylor, but he should see the field at some point. Likened to Jeff Garcia per NFL’s Daniel Jeremiah.
2. (2) New York Giants – Saquon Barkley RB – Penn St. – 6’0″ – 233 lbs. 4.40 – 40 yard dash time.
The mostly consensus best player in the draft. Potential three-down, Pro-Bowl back as he can impact play as a receiver and blocker as well. Barkley should have an immediate impact, but goal-line usage may be a question mark until we see it with Jonathan Stewart behind him.
3. (3) New York Jets – Sam Darnold QB – USC – 6’3″ – 221 lbs. 4.85 – 40 yard dash time.
Darnold’s impact is not expected to be imminent as he’s currently behind Josh McCown. The popular “safest floor” QB in the draft fills an obvious need for the Jets.
4. (4) Cleveland Browns – Denzel Ward – Ohio St. – 5’11” 183 lbs. 4.32 – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate starter. Man-cover type with ball skills and speed. Likened to Chris Harris Jr.
5. (5) Denver Broncos – Bradley Chubb DE – NC State – 6’4″ – 269 lbs. 4.65 – 40 yard dash time.
Potential Pro-Bowl caliber player. May be the best defensive player in the draft. Should be an immediate starter.
6. (6) Indianapolis Colts – Quenton Nelson G – Notre Dame- 6’5″ 325 lbs. No 40 yard dash time.
Potential Pro-Bowl caliber. Should be an immediate starter. Fills a need on the offensive line.
7. (7) Buffalo Bills – Josh Allen QB – Wyoming – 6’5″ – 237 lbs. 4.75 – 40 yard dash time.
Only has A.J. McCarron in front of him, for now, so Allen could see the field early in the season if deemed ready.
8. (8) Chicago Bears – Roquan Smith OLB – Georgia – 6’1″ – 236 lbs. 4.51 – 40 yard dash time.
An immediate impact starter. A four-down athletic player per NFL’s Mike Mayock.
9. (9) San Francisco 49ers – Mike McGlinchey OT – Notre Dame – 6’8″ – 309 lbs. No 40 yard dash time.
Projects as starting RT for Jimmy Garoppolo.
10. (10) Arizona Cardinals – Josh Rosen QB – UCLA – 6’4″ – 226 lbs. 4.92 – 40 yard dash time.
Pure pocket passer type and expected to be NFL ready. With Sam Bradford in front of him, could see time early.
11. (11) Miami Dolphins – Minkah Fitzpatrick S – Alabama – 6’0″ – 204 lbs. 4.46 – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter for Miami.
12. (12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Vita Vea DT – Washington – 6’4″ – 347 lbs. 5.1 – 40 yard dash time.
An immediate impact starter joining Gerald McCoy, Jason Pierre-Paul, and Vinny Curry on a now much improved defensive line. Likened to Haloti Ngata per Mayock.
13. (13) Washington Redskins – Da’ron Payne DT – Alabama – 6’3″ – 311 lbs. 4.95 – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter to fill a need on last season’s worst rushing defense.
14. (14) New Orleans Saints – Marcus Davenport DE – UT San Antonio – 6’6″ – 264 lbs. 4.58 – 40 yard dash time.
May not start immediately but adds depth and has good speed.
15. (15) Oakland Raiders – Kolton Miller OT – UCLA – 6’9″ – 309 lbs. 4.95 – 40 yard dash time.
As Josh Rosen’s blindside tackle at UCLA, projects as RT for the current weak link on this offensive line. Rotoworld’s Evan Silva (the 2018 most accurate mock draft winner), had Miller going to the Raiders, but with the 10th pick.
16. (16) Buffalo Bills – Tremaine Edmunds ILB – Virginia Tech – 6’5″ – 253 lbs. 4.54 – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter as Buffalo’s new Mike backer. Good combination of size and speed.
17. (17) Los Angeles Chargers – Derwin James S – Florida St. – 6’2″ – 215 lbs. 4.47 – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter. The Chargers’ secondary is stacked.
18. (18) Green Bay Packers – Jaire Alexander CB – Louisville – 5’10” – 196 lbs. 4.38 – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter. Man-cover type with good speed. Can play the slot.
19. (19) Dallas Cowboys – Leighton Vander Esch LB – Boise St. – 6’4″ – 256 lbs. 4.65 – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter.
20. (20) Detroit Lions – Frank Ragnow C – Arkansas – 6’5″ – 312 lbs. None – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter at Guard.
21. (21) Cincinnati Bengals – Billy Price C – Ohio St. – 6’4″ – 305 lbs. None – 40 yard dash time.
Fills a vacant need. Should start.
22. (22) Tennessee Titans – Rashaan Evans OLB – Alabama – 6’3″ – 232 lbs. None – 40 yard dash time.
Should be an immediate impact starter.
23. (23) New England Patriots – Isaiah Wynn OT – Georgia – 6’3″ – 313 lbs.
Could fill hole left by Nate Solder or play in the interior.
24. (24) Carolina Panthers – D.J. Moore WR – Maryland – 6’0″ – 210 lbs. 4.42 – 40 yard dash time.
First WR off the board. Should see time in three-receiver sets.
25. (25) Baltimore Ravens – Hayden Hurst TE – South Carolina – 6’5″ – 250 lbs. 4.67 – 40 yard dash time.
The top TE prospect. Big receiver type on passing downs.
26. (26) Atlanta Falcons – Calvin Ridley WR – Alabama – 6’1″ – 189 lbs. 4.43 – 40 yard dash time.
Should have an immediate impact in three-receiver sets. Atlanta’s offense is solid at skill positions.
27. (27) Seattle Seahawks – Rashaad Penny RB – San Diego St. – 5’11” – 220 lbs. 4.46 – 40 yard dash time.
Immediate starter. Good size/speed combination.
28. (28) Pittsburgh Steelers – Terrell Edmunds S – Virginia Tech – 6’1″ – 217 lbs. 4.47 – 40 yard dash time.
May not start or could play slot. Good size/speed combination.
29. (29) Jacksonville Jaguars – Taven Bryan DT – Florida – 6’5″ – 291 lbs. 4.98 – 40 yard dash time.
Adds depth to already stacked defensive line.
30. (30) Minnesota Vikings – Mike Hughes CB – Central Florida – 5’10” – 189 lbs. 4.53 – 40 yard dash time.
Could start opposite Xavier Rhodes.
31. (31) New England Patriots – Sony Michel RB – Alabama – 5’11” – 214 lbs. 4.54 – 40 yard dash time.
Joins crowded backfield but should eventually start, taking over the Dion Lewis role.
32. (32) Baltimore Ravens – Lamar Jackson QB – Louisville – 6’2″ – 216 lbs. No 40 time.
Should sit behind Joe Flacco for a year.
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