1) CLE - Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming
Allen's arm strength, quick release, length, hand size, athleticism, and experience under center make him the QB with the highest upside in the draft. Allen launched the ball 70 yards at the Combine with ease, and he would offer QB-guru Hue Jackson premium talent to develop. With Tyrod Taylor on the roster, Cleveland can potentially develop Allen's footwork and consistency from the bench in year one before starting him in year two.
2) NYG - Sam Darnold, QB, USC
Sam Darnold has good arm strength, size, pocket poise, mobility, and ball placement. Eli Manning is 37 years old, so the Giants need a long-term solution at quarterback. Darnold could stand to correct his wind-up release and his tendency to fumble, so sitting a year behind Eli could allow him to reach his high potential.
3) NYJ - Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
Rosen has the footwork, mechanics, and even the eye manipulation that coaches obsess over. The Jets traded four early draft picks for the third pick, so anything but a QB would be an absolute shocker. With Bridgewater and McCown on the roster, Rosen would not likely have to start in year one for the Jets.
4) CLE - Bradley Chubb, EDGE, NC St
Having drafted Myles Garrett in the first round last year, Bradley Chubb would give Cleveland the most dominant young defensive line duo in recent history (along with Emmanuel Ogbah). Chubb has exceptional burst off the line, bend, length, and power. Altogether, drafting Allen and pairing Myles Garrett with Bradley Chubb would give Cleveland astronomical hopes for the future, as Allen and Chubb each have high ceilings.
5) DEN - Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Baker's height and overreliance on poor athleticism keeps him outside the top-tier of QBs, but he does have a high floor due to his accuracy and decent arm strength. Mayfield can probably step in as soon as Denver calls upon him. A two-year deal with Case Keenum shouldn't prevent Denver from taking a QB in the first round, and John Elway may fall in love with Baker's competitive personality.
6) IND - Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn St
Indianapolis got 3 second-rounders to move down 3 spots in the first round to take the player they wanted all along. Though Marlon Mack had a nice rookie year in 2017, Barkley's combination of speed and strength, mixed in with his ability as a receiver, can change the Indianapolis offense in 2017. Barkley has legit 4.4 speed, and he recorded 29 reps on the bench press at the Combine.
7) TAM - Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame
If at least 4 QBs go in the top 6, Tampa guarantees itself either Barkley, Nelson, or Chubb. Quenton Nelson backed up his tape with elite measurables, and he fills a huge need on the left side of the line. Nelson is perhaps the best guard prospect since Jonathan Cooper (and Chance Warmack) came out in 2013.
8) CHI - Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech
Ryan Pace takes the best player available at 8, while also addressing a major need. Edmunds' athletic ability and nose for the ball make him the easy selection here, as he has the potential to give Chicago that outside linebacker they so desperately need.
9) SFO - Roquan Smith, ILB, Georgia
Smith is an impressive athlete with great acceleration towards the ball and good discipline. With the Reuben Foster situation in the air and with an aging Malcolm Smith, Roquan gives San Fran a potential long-term solution at weakside linebacker.
10) OAK - Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS, Alabama
Fitzpatrick projects as either a FS, nickel corner, or even outside corner in the NFL. Fitzpatrick would play center field in Gruden's single-high looks, but he also has the versatility to guard the slot. Marcus Gilchrist is only locked up for a year, and Fitz has the potential to be a franchise centerpiece all over the secondary. Also, new Raiders DB coach Derrick Ansley coached the Alabama secondary last season.
11) MIA - Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio St
The Dolphins had a putrid pass defense a year ago, so they add the best pure corner in the class. Ward's elite Combine numbers and fluidity in drills solidify him as a top-half pick in the first round, and he could slide in immediately at outside corner for Miami.
12) BUF - Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville
Buffalo burned its bridge with Tyrod Taylor, so they are forced to move on at QB. AJ McCarron deserves a chance to compete for the starting job, but Jackson has tremendous potential. Sean McDermott did not like Taylor's conservative playstyle, so Jackson is a radically different player. Jackson could be a great QB in the NFL with the proper coaching, as he has the arm, release, and athleticism coaches desire. He improved his footwork every year in college.
13) WAS - Da'Ron Payne, 1T, Alabama
Da'Ron Payne is over 300 lbs with sub-5 speed with the versatility to play the 1-tech and the 3-tech. Washington needs talent at nose tackle, and Payne is powerful enough at the point of attack to provide a boost to their run defense, which was dreadful in 2017.
14) GNB - Derwin James, SS, FSU
Derwin James is 6'2", 215, and runs a 4.4 40yd dash. He's a modern do-it-all safety, as he can blitz, cover the tight end, cover slot guys, and even cover outside receivers. Morgan Burnett left in free agency, so the Packers are likely to take James if he falls to 14.
15) ARI - Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
Josh Jackson excels in zone coverage, so he can help Arizona to transition to a zone-based secondary. Jackson has elite height and decent speed to go along with his great instincts and ball skills. With Sam Bradford on the roster, Arizona's biggest need is arguably finding an outside corner across from Patrick Peterson.
16) BAL - Calvin Ridley, WO, Alabama
Baltimore struggled mightily at outside receiver in 2017 following Steve Smith Sr's departure, so Calvin Ridley could fill in and immediately give Flacco another weapon to make a postseason push in 2018. Ridley is a great route runner who excel in-and-out of cuts and is fast, and at 6'1", he has the ability to high-point the football.
17) LAC - Vita Vea, 1T, Washington
The Chargers were awful against the run in 2017, largely do to their weakness at nose. Vea was a monster at the combine, weighing in at almost 350, yet running a 5.1 and recording 41 reps at the bench. Vea could demand double-teams due to his outstanding size/strength/speed combination.
18) SEA - Will Hernandez, G, UTEP
Seattle's offensive line was historically bad in 2018. Luke Joeckel was pitiful at left guard last year, so Hernandez could be an immediate improvement for the Seattle O-Line. Hernandez is a mauler with the ability to open rush lanes, which Seattle desperately needs.
19) DAL - Marcus Davenport, EDGE, UTSA
Dallas will no-doubt consider drafting a receiver early following Dez Bryant's departure, but Marcus Davenport is a better prospect than any available WR. Davenport is a long edge rusher with plenty of speed, and his arm length and lateral quickness allow him to disrupt both the passing and running games. He will need to improve his leverage in the NFL. Davenport fits the size profile Rod Marinelli prefers at EDGE better than does Harold Landry.
20) DET - Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
We saw good RB duos carry teams like Philly, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Tennessee deep into the postseason last year. Sony Michel is an explosive runner with 4.5 speed, great acceleration in-and-out of his cuts, a physical run-style, and a muscular frame. Detroit barely missed out on the postseason last year, but Michel (paired with Blount) could be the final piece they need to compete with Minnesota for the division.
21) CIN - Rashaan Evans, ILB, Alabama
Evans is fast and can line up inside or on the edge. Vontaze Burfict is extremely talented, but following his suspension, Cincinnati may look to move on. Rashaan Evans is mobile, can make plays in the backfield, can cover RBs and TEs, and can even line up on the edge, so he has the physical tools to be a staple in the Cincinnati defense.
22) BUF - DJ Moore, WO, Maryland
DJ Moore is big and fast with solid hands, and he had good production in 2017 for Maryland. Moore shot up draft boards following his impressive outing at the Combine. Buffalo adds a big outside receiver to develop their new QB and restock for a 2018 playoff run.
23) NWE - Leighton Vander Esch, ILB, Boise St
Leighton Vander Esch is long and athletic, and he excels in coverage. New England's defense struggled mightily when Dont'a Hightower was off the field, so Vander Esch would help to shore up both the rushing and passing defense in 2018. LVE's frame and physical tools give him the second-highest ceiling of any linebacker in the class.
24) CAR - DJ Chark, WO, LSU
Carolina has needed a true #1 guy ever since dealing away Kelvin Benjamin last year. At 6'4", DJ Chark ran a low-4.3 at the combine, leading all receivers in the class. Chark has the potential to grow into a player defenses have to gameplan against, as his speed could force defenses to have a deep safety, while his height and ability to high-point the ball make it difficult for smaller corners to match up against him.
25) TEN - Harold Landry, EDGE, Boston College
Sure, Landry is technically unpolished, but he has an incredible first step and great bend. Landry is a tad small, but he is crafty and quick in the way he gets around right tackles. Brian Orakpo is aging, Tennessee doesn't have many needs, and Landry could be considered the best player available.
26) ATL - Maurice Hurst, 3T, Michigan
Atlanta could look to address the interior of their defensive line, and they have needs both at 1-tech and 3-tech. Hurst has plenty of size for a 3-tech, he has elite speed and a quick punch. With Dontari Poe gone, Atlanta is severly in need of explosiveness on the interior of its defensive line.
27) NOR - Arden Key, EDGE, LSU
New Orleans takes the best pure pass rusher in the class. Though Key's 40 was lackluster, his quickness on tape and in positional drills helps to explain why he was so effective rushing the passer when healthy in his Sophomore season. Key, his biggest strengths being his arm length and his jump, can come in for New Orleans, whose best pass rusher is currently Alex Okafor, who is coming off of an Achilles tear.
28) PIT - Jessie Bates III, FS, Wake Forest
Bates is a "pro-ready" center-fielder who can come in for Pittsburgh at a need. Though Pittsburgh added Morgan Burnett, safety remains the weakest part of the Steelers' secondary. Bates is a fluid athlete with the versatility to play coverage and in the box, and he ran a 4.5 40 at the Combine.
29) JAC - Braden Smith, G, Auburn
The Jags still need a right guard, and Braden Smith fits their power-gap run blocking scheme perfectly. Smith is a mauling run blocker with great power at the point of attack. Smith would complete the Jacksonville offensive line, after the addition of Cam Robinson last season and Andrew Norwell in free agency.
30) MIN - Billy Price, C, Ohio St
Price would be replacing Joe Berger, who also had the ability to play multiple positions on the interior of Minnesota's line. Price projects to be a good fit in Minnesota's zone scheme, with great strength, explosiveness, and versatility. Price can pull, and he can also be a backup center if Elflein goes down.
31) NWE - Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
The Pats just lost the 5'11" Malcolm Butler in free agency, so they draft his 6'0" replacement. Oliver has very long 33.5 inch arms, which gives great recoverability and allows him to cover speedier receivers. Oliver has good upside as an athlete, and Jason McCourty is only locked up for one year across from Stephon Gilmore.
32) PHI - Kolton Miller, T, UCLA
Philly needs a long-term solution at left tackle, as Jason Peters is 36 coming off of a torn ACL. Kolton Miller has, perhaps, the greatest combination of length and athleticism of any tackle in this class (excluding Brian O'Neill due to his very poor technique). Miller can develop for a year behind Peters (and Lane Johnson) and take over in year two.