With the NFL Draft today, here is my final Analysis of what will happen tonight. Please enjoy and know that this is only my projections. I added Mock trades to this version and used pictures from each players own social media via Instagram.*spoiler the Browns trade back into the 1st round.
1. Arizona Cardinals
1. Kyler Murray QB Oklahoma
Previous pick: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl8tOokngYb/
Will Kyler Murray officially become the first player to ever be drafted in the 1st round of the NFL and MLB draft? I believe so, now there is growing doubt the Cardinals won't take him but I will go ahead and say he will. There is a lot of potential here and he is the Reigning Heisman Winner.
2. San Francisco 49ers
2. Nick Bosa DE Ohio State
previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl8tOokngYb/
A high upside here, Bosa has explosive traits and may be the best in the draft. I don't see the 49ers passing up on him.
3. *Washington Redskins (via Trade with New York Jets)
3. Dwayne Haskins QB Ohio State
Previous: Josh Allen DE Kentucky
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5L6n7FLCJ/
The Redskins skip the risk of anyone else drafting Haskins, and trade up to draft the QB of their future.
4. Oakland Raiders
4. Quinnen Williams DL Alabama
Previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgMSObgbUh/
The Raiders draft a big man that will wreak havoc for years to come. Williams can play inside or outside and that makes him very much worthy of the number 4 pick.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Devin White LB LSU
Previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpLYtJoAcPi/
Bruce Arians gets the best LB in the Draft a hard hitting play maker that will elevate their defense.
6. New York Giants.
6. Josh Allen DE Kentucky
Previous: Rashan Gary DE Michigan
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLdBsfl6lo/
The Giants won't complain if a player such as Josh Allen was to fall to pick number 6. This would be a huge steal and a big upgrade for the Giants.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
7. Jawaan Taylor OL Florida
Previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuexLjunWvY/
Protect the investment of Nick Foles, the Jags could draft someone like Oliver here, but I think Taylor is the safe Choice.
8. *Houston Texans (via Projected trade with Detroit)
8. Jonah Williams OL Alabama
Previous: Montez Sweat DL Mississippi St
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnhoXPxALTu/
Houston makes a big trade, and the Lions who have been rumored to want to trade back can't resist. The Texans go after one of the more polished players in the draft and make sure young QB Deshaun Watson has some protection.
9. *Atlanta Falcons (via projected trade with Buffalo)
9. Ed Oliver DL Houston
Previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkMGjFTD-9o/
Ed Oliver will most definitely be picked in the top ten. The question is when. Well, I'm predicting that the Falcons Trade up to resolve a long-standing issue on the Defensive line and select Oliver. he has a range and size and should help the Falcons immediately.
10. Denver Broncos
10. Rock Ya-sin CB Temple
Previous: Drew Lock QB Missouri
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcNcqdgRQe/
The Broncos may or may not Select a QB in this draft. With that being said, in this Mock Draft, I have them reaching, a little, in the selection of CB Rock Ya-sin. He may be the best overall Corner in the draft, and CB Chris Harris wants out of Denver so go ahead and get his replacement.
11. Cincinnati Bengals
11. Devin Bush LB Michigan
Previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpOFoPlvB9/
The Bengals need someone to set the tone on Defense, and this may be their guy, so grab Devin Bush.
12. Green bay Packers
12. Andre Dillard OL Washington St
Previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHph-nHILR/
The Packers always make interesting decisions on Draft Night, but here is a safe one. Protect your QB and draft Dillard.
13. *Oakland Raiders (via projected Trade with Miami)
13. Drew Lock QB Missouri
Previous: Brian Burns DE Florida St
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKd6oXgsDv/
The pick that shocks everyone in this mock draft, I have Oakland trading up to select QB Drew Lock. The NFL is a business so things like this will happen, and the Raiders want to keep their pick secret. So don't be surprised by anything like this happening.
14. *Buffalo Bills (via Projected trade with Atlanta)
14. TJ Hockerson TE Iowa
Previous: Christain Wilkins DL Clemson
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpcIg_oHPiz/
After the Mock Trade with Atlanta, the Bills can look to grab someone like Hockerson who will be a great target for young QB Josh Allen.
15. *New York Jets (via Projected trade with Washington)
15. Brian Burns DE Florida St
Previous: Dwayne Haskins QB Ohio State
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXMSyAVHUBT/
After the Mock Trade with Washington, the Jets are still able to get a solid Pass Rusher in Brian Burns.
16. Carolina Panthers
16. Cody Ford OL Oklahoma
Previous: Jonah Williams OL Alabama
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bljnq01jeRq/
Protecting the QB and Solidifying the O-line has to be a priority, so take the big man Cody Ford who has protected the last two Heisman Winners.
17. New York Giants
17. Daniel Jones QB Duke
Previous: Cody Ford OL Oklahoma
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bur-mU-gcUr/
Peyton Manning approves of Daniel Jones so why not make him Eli's successor. The Giants are going to have to draft a QB at some point, and while that could be next years draft, why pass up on someone Peyton Manning has given his approval to?
18. Minnesota Vikings
18. Christain Wilkins DL Clemson
Previous: Garret Bradburry OL NC State
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjceK-aAxuO/
While I firmly believe the Vikings need to protect the 84 million dollar man Kirk Cousins, I think they should go after Wilkins he would be a great addition to that defense.
19. Tennessee Titans
19. Montez Sweat DE Mississippi St
Previous: D.K. Metcalf WR Ole Miss
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK_vqbg96r/
The Titans need a solid pass rusher, and while they could look at a WR or TE here, you cant pass on somebody like Montez Sweat if he is to fall this far.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
20. Marquise Brown WR Oklahoma
Previous: Greedy Williams CB LSU
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqD9TvAnitL/
Replace Star WR Antonio Brown with young and quick WR Marquise Brown who has high upside and could be a great addition. The Steelers will probably look elsewhere and try to draft a WR later on, but Brown would be great for Big Ben who through 47% of his TD's to Antonio Brown over the last 5 years.
21. Seattle Seahawks
21. Rashan Gary DE Michigan
Previous: Byron Murphy CB Washington
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4jcqKBaeN/
The Seahawks really need a pass rusher after trading away DE Frank Clark. We all know the Seahawks will trade back one of the picks, but if Gary is available here I think they will draft him.
22. Baltimore Ravens
22. DK Metcalf WR Ole Miss
Previous: N'Keal Harry WR Iowa St
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOs46BhJPd/
The Ravens need a star WR could Metcalf be that player, possibly so. After an amazing combine performance, DK is well known and sought after. His short resume and question agility could be a problem though.
23. *Detroit Lions (Via Projected Trade with Houston)
23. Byron Murphy CB Washington
Previous: Jonathan Abram S Mississippi St
https://www.instagram.com/p/BomwtwnlTDG/
After a Mock Trade the Lions add a disputer on Defense and make head coach Matt Patricia very happy.
24 *Miami Dolphins (Via Projected Trade with Oakland)
24. Clenin Ferrell DE Clemson
Previous: TJ Hokerson TE Iowa
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk3rrUmBDKC/
The Miami Dolphins have plans to tank, there is even a hashtag for it. With that being said, in this Mock Draft, a trade really helps their chance of winning with the great addition of Clenin Ferrell who has great size and will elevate their defense.
25. Philadelphia Eagles
25. Nasir Adderly: S Delaware
Previous: Same
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvXJvoYnlIj/
Adderly could be the next Ed Reed. He is a ballhawk and should do great wherever he is to end up. This will help an Eagles defense that was a short a pass defender last year.
26. Indianapolis Colts
26. Jeffery Simmons DL Mississippi st
Previous: Clenin Ferrell DE Clemson
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsKACAvAY6a/
The Colts have to add to the D-Line at some point and why not do it now? Simmons would be great and would help with stopping RB Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans who really came on at the end of last season.
27. Oakland Raiders
27. Noah Fant: TE Iowa
Previous: Jaylon Fergurson DE Louisiana Tech
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbISak9HA1q/
The Raiders work the trade with Dolphins to their favor and still land young and quick TE Noah Fant.
28. Los Angeles Chargers
28. N'Keal Harry: WR Arizona St
Previous: Daniel Jones QB Duke
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZeod2mgx3q/
The Chargers probably won't draft a WR here, but if they are to do so why pass up on N'Keal Harry? His Highlight real is unreal, and he could potentially help the Chargers have the best WR group with Kennan Allen and Mike Williams.
29. *Cleveland Browns (via Projected trade with Seattle(Kansas city pick))
29. Greedy Williams: CB LSU
Previous: DeAndre Baker CB Georgia
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb-848Ojg7a/
The Browns discussed trading up, and the Seahawks are more than likely trading at least one of their now two first-round picks back so it's a win-win. The Browns would really compliment their Defense by adding CB Greedy Williams.
30.Green Bay Packers
30. Chauncey Gardner Johnson: S Florida
Previous: Noah Fant TE Iowa
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqDaSnDdDd/
To most people, Johnathan Abram may be the best safety available here, but I like Chauncey Gardner, and in this Mock Draft, I have the Packers reaching a little to get a guy who should boost their secondary.
31. *Detroit Lions (via Projected trade with L.A. Rams)
31. Hakeem Butler: WR Iowa St
Previous: Chris Lindstorm OL Boston College
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpw1sBjA4Ht/
I am projecting the Lions to trade up here and take Hakeem Butler, who may be Megatron 2.0, so why wouldn't the Lions want him? He is 6'6 and has an insane range like Megatron. His overall mechanics may not be as polished, but Calvin Johnson aka Megatron has already been working with him.
32. New England Patriots
32. Chase Winovich: DE Michigan
Previous: Jeffery Simmons DL Mississippi St
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpw-DRUB32o/
Chase Winovich is a little slow off the ball some times, but overall has a lot of potential. He can make plays all over. He is a little undersized for a DE, but he can play OLB as well. I think he would fit well with the Patriots.
