With the NFL draft being only a month away and free agency almost coming to an end, people are starting to speculate on who their team will draft. The NFL can really impact how a team does in the following season, it's hard to think that one player can completely change the outcome for a teams season but it can and it can for both good and bad the player may win rookie of the year or the player could end up getting cut either way the draft has a big outcome on a teams future. so with that being said here is my mock draft 1.0.
1. Cleveland Browns
They Select: QB Sam Darnold, USC
Darnold is one of the most polished QB's in recent years and fits the Browns scheme and dire need at the position—he has great pocket awareness, he is very accurate, and has great timing on the release. He's Defiantly fit to be the franchise quarterback although he may not be an immediate starter unless he just outperforms Tyrod Taylor, This kid might be the one to end the epic list of Browns QB's.
2. New York Giants
After trading away Jason Piere Paul there is defiantly a need at the Defensive end. Chubb is the perfect fit for the new defensive Scheme that the giants are implementing this season. Another big factor would be that the new GM for the Giants a big fan of big guys on defensive so the match almost seems perfect, although the Giants could look to go after a QB or OG here I think that Chubb is too good to pass up on.
3. New York Jets (from Indianapolis)
Selection: QB Josh Allen, Wyoming
The Jets Traded up to the third pick in the draft to fill the hole at QB and Josh Allen is Someone defiantly worth Drafting in the Top-3 he has some of most strength I have seen since Brett Farve and also has incredible athleticism and playmaking ability of someone at 6'5, very similar to Cam Newton. Even though he played at Wyoming and not at a big conference school he has continued to accel and impress especially at the Combine.
4. Cleveland Browns (from Houston)
He might be the most talented all around player in the draft so its hard to think he could fall to pick number four, but in the ideal scenario for the Browns he does even with the rotation the Browns already have at RB it would be the most talent that Cleveland has had at the position in quite a long time. The kid was a Heisman candidate and had over 2,000 All-purpose yards this past year and put up one of the most impressive combines in the 21st century it will defiantly be interesting to see how his future unfolds.
5. Denver Broncos
They Select: QB Josh Rosen, UCLA
Rosen has a lot of upsides especially if he can stay healthy he showed a good deal of athletic ability in his time at UCLA, but he is a true Pocket QB and could bring Denver their best QB since Peyton Manning although the Broncos signed Case Keenum this off-season he's approaching 30 years old so Rosen would bring more of a long-term solution.
6. Indianapolis Colts
They Select: LB Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech
Edmunds is young given that he won't turn 20 until may of this year. His age shouldn't be much of a factor though he has an extreme amount of athletic ability and perfect size. The colts could go a bunch of different ways here but I think that defense is definitely their main focus and Tremaine Edmunds will be hard to pass up on unless Bradley Chubb was to fall to pick six.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
An unreal amount of skill in Minkah Fitzpatrick he proved that he can play any position in the secondary during his tenure with The University of Alabama. This is defiantly the help Tampa needs in the secondary was worst in the league against the pass, With a defender like this, it will help solidify the defense who acquired players such as Vinny Curry and Jason Piere Paul this off-season.
8. Chicago Bears
if Nelson is to fall to pick to pick 8 he would be a perfect fit for The Chicago Bears who have had a lot of inconsistency on the offensive line another thing that makes this seem like a match made to happen is that Nelsons O-line coach from college is now on the Bears' staff as well. His size of 6'5 329 pounds and his perfect mechanics makes him seem like the best available by far.
9.San Francisco 49ers
They Select: S Derwin James, Florida State
Being that the 49ers are trying to replicate what the Seahawks Legion of boom once looked like it seems as if they would draft Derwin James who is basically Kam Chancellor's Doppelganger, almost identical build and athleticism. It's a real surprise they're not related. Derwin didn't put up the best numbers at Florida State but that was
due to an injury that set him back. This kid is also very similar to Florida State's Jalen Ramsey who the 5th overall pick two years ago, very high upside here.
10. Oakland Raiders
The Georgia Standout looked like a starter in the NFL last year and the raiders could use a guy like that he is a punisher who is quick to the ball and can play from one side of the field to the other like its nothing. The Raiders could go for a Defensive back like Josh Jackson or Denzel Ward with this pick but I think that Roquan Smith could be filling a bigger need right now.
11. Miami Dolphins
With the departure of the big bank and big size defender Ndamukong Suh, why not replace him with someone identical for a rookie size price. Vita is someone who can shred double teams and wreak havoc, which is exactly what Miami's Defensive front will need. Miami could pursue a QB with this pick but with there may be a better chance to go after someone like Mason Rudolph in the second round so this would be the safer pick.
12. Buffalo Bills (from Cincinnati)
They Select: QB Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma
The Buffalo Bills Fill there QB need with a guy they have shown some interest in the reigning Heisman Trophy will with a lot of athletic ability although he lacks size and has shown too much confidence at times he seems to have a lot of heart and a strong competitive edge. He will most likely develop under AJ Mccaron until he is ready but he defiantly shows some upside.
13. Washington Redskins
They Select: CB Denzel Ward, Ohio State
A very athletic player who can probably become an immediate starter opposite of Josh Norman, Denzel Ward has shown a lot of upsides recently and some people think he could be a top ten pick, therefore, the Redskins would be happy to land a guy like this he has good size and speed and is almost your ideal Corner Back.
14. Green Bay Packers
A player who already had the size but showed he had the play-making ability in the senior bowl and showed his athleticism in the combine. He looks to be someone he can make an impact right away something that the Green Bay Packers haven't shown much of on the defensive line since the super bowl run 7 years ago. Davenport has been rising the charts a lot lately and could potentially go even earlier but in an ideal world for Green Bay, he's their man.
15. Arizona Cardinals
They Select: QB Lamar Jackson, Louisville
A Heisman Winner two years ago, Lamar Jackson has rare talent very similar to Michael Vick especially when it comes to mobility, but Lamar Jackson has been questioned a lot on his arm strength and even been asked to try other positions like wide receiver. Even with the signing of Sam Bradford, I think that Lamar has potential to end up as the Stater in Arizona. The Arizona Cardinals spent a good amount of money on Bradford considering his history but if they believe in him they could defiantly end up taking a WR with this pick.
16. Baltimore Ravens
They Select: WR Calvin Ridley, Alabama
Alabama has produced some the highest caliber of talent at the WR position of the past few years with players like Julio Jones, Amari Cooper, and others so its not a surprise to see an Alabama WR getting drafted here what is a surprise is that he's not in the top ten, that comes with the fact that this is a very talented draft class but, Calvin Ridley is defiantly one of the most polished players in this draft. This is a need that if filled could help one time super bowl Champion QB Joe Flacco in his passing.
17. Los Angeles Chargers
They Select: OT Orlando Brown, Oklahoma
The chargers are in need of help to protect veteran QB, Philip Rivers, and I think Orlando Brown or Connor Williams would be the best fit here the chargers already spent a lot of money on this offensive line this off-season with the addition of Mike Pouncey and the addition of another offensive lineman could help Philip Rivers go after that long-awaited super bowl.
18. Seattle Seahawks
The Pick: CB Josh Jackson, Iowa
With the loss of Richard Sherman, there is a need in the secondary and I think Josh Jackson could make the quickest impact on this defense that has been known for there pass coverage. His film makes him look like a ball hawk and one that could go early in this draft but he didn't have the best combine performance and it didn't help his stock but its early and he still has a lot of upside in my opinion. although the Seahawks are highly likely to trade this pick if they stay here I would say it will defiantly be an O-lineman or a defensive back.
19. Dallas Cowboys
Selection: CB Mike Hughes, UCF
Not the biggest CB in the draft but defiantly one with athleticism and physicality that the Cowboys could use in their secondary. Hughes was one hell of a performer on Central Florida's squad who some would call National champions, the Cowboys need someone who is quick and can play man or zone they have had trouble keeping the same corner-back in consecutive seasons but I think Hughes could be a solution to that problem.
20. Detroit Lions
The Pick: OL James Daniels, Iowa
This seems like an almost perfect pick for Detroit who can defiantly use a center and James Daniels seems to be the one unless he's picked earlier I don't see the Lions picking anyone else right now. He has shown that he can play center or guard and has a pretty good knowledge of what to do in different schemes, he's someone that should be solid in the run and pass game.
21. Cincinnati Bengals (from Buffalo)
They Select: OG Isaiah Wynn, Georgia
A team that looks solid on offense all the way through the national championship game was The University of Georgia and a big reason for that was the outstanding performances from the offensive line. Wynn was a solid starter at Left Tackle for UGA, but he lacks the height for to be LT in the NFL but he is quick and is still big I think he would be the perfect fit on the Bengals offensive line.
22. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City)
They Select: LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama
Buffalo has struggled to find a solid LB and with Preston Brown leaving its defiantly a whole that needs to be filled and at pick 22 I think there is no better fit that Rashaan Evans, who defiantly proved himself at the University of Alabama finishing his career with 150 tackles, and an impressive run during the playoffs.
23. Los Angeles Rams
They Select: EDGE Harold Landry, Boston College
The Rams made an impressive run last year but most of that came because of a lot of success on offensive, with that being said no team has made more moves to improve their defense this off-season and with the singing of Ndamukong Suh the rams may have a good case on why they are the best defense in football but to solidify that case the drafting of Harold Landry a very talented player would make it hard to argue against them not having the best defense.
24. Carolina Panthers
The Pick: OG Billy Price, Ohio State
Billy Price played guard before transitioning to center this past year and I think he could defiantly still make as solid guard a position the Carolina has a need at especially after the departure of Andrew Norwell. Price could help immediately and although I think its possible Carolina goes after a CB here I think its very likely they go for someone who can help protect the QB and someone like the price that could help in developing the run game.
25.Tennessee Titans
After the loss of LB Avery Williamson, the Titans need to address that loss and I don't think there is a better replacement than Vander Esch who's playing style is very similar to that of Avery Willamson. Vander Esch may be even quicker and showed his ability to tear apart offenses while in college he can easily move from sideline to sideline, so it would be no surprise if the Titans find their replacement in Vander Esch.
26. Atlanta Falcons
They Select: DL Da'Ron Payne, Alabama
The Atlanta Falcons Defensive lines production went down even with the singing of Dontari Poe last season and now Dontari Poe is gone and there is a major need at DT for The Falcons. Da'Ron Payne has both size and quickness with the mechanics of a starter I think Payne is someone who can play both the outside and the inside, he's almost like a brick wall good luck stopping him.
27. New Orleans Saints
They Select: TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State
Drew Brees finally gets a Tight end that is almost as solid as Jimmy Graham was before leaving New Orleans, this would help Brees with the talent the Saints have between Kamara and Thomas this would defiantly help the offense that already has a solid run game solidify its passing game. Goedert is 6'5 and 260 pounds his size and athleticism equal a nightmare for defenses, so why wouldn't the saints draft him.
28. Pittsburgh Steelers
They Select: LB Malik Jefferson, Texas
With the uncertainty of Ryan Shazier, Malik Jefferson could come in and make himself the leader of the Steel Curtain that is pretty well built besides the loss of Ryan Shazier due to an unfortunate injury. Jefferson would a be a perfect fit for the scheme and with the knowledge of defense in Pittsburgh, I think it would be a great combination.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars
They Select: OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame
A Team that plays JJ Watt twice a year has to have a solid offensive line to prevail, and I think Mike McGlinchey could be the final piece to that puzzle and with Jacksonville already having found there RB in last years draft, I think this could further establish there passing game. McGlinchey has defiantly proved himself having played both left and right tackle and i think he could help keep this Jacksonville team atop the AFC South on a bargain.
30. Minnesota Vikings
The Pick: OG Will Hernadez, UTEP
A team that performed very well in the run game and had an early front-runner in Rookie of the year before an injury in Dalvin Cook and the still have Latavious Murray on a cheap deal so why not help make that run game even stronger by bringing in a rock solid guard in Will Hernandez. Hernadez could defiantly help in protecting the new highest paid QB in Kirk Cousins, there also hasn't been that many teams to win a super bowl without a solid offensive line.
31. New England Patriots
They Select: OT Kolton Miller, UCLA
After letting Nate Solder get away there is defiantly a need dire need for someone to protect Tom Brady's Blindside, so who better than Kolton Miller who is almost 6'9 and helped protect one of these Quarterbacks in this draft for the last three years. Miller has been pretty consistent and is a great pass protector I think he is by far the best choice for the 5 time super bowl champion team he has always been known to have a good offensive line.
32. Philadelphia Eagles
They Select: OT Connor Williams, Texas
An Offensive line who has faced some injuries and age is becoming a problem can use someone like Connor Willaims who can play inside and outside although he has faced some injuries over the past few years i think he could defiantly be reliable and a solid fit for the continued success for the current super bowl champions. The Eagles could look at a running back like Derrius Guice or Nick Chubb at this spot but being its the last pick in the 1st round anything can happen.
