The 2018 NFL Draft is here and I personally couldn't be any more excited. From sitting on my couch and watching it with one of my oldest friends to the frustration of always hating who the Detroit Lions select, it is still one of my favorite occasions. These are my personal thoughts and feelings on how the draft will go. This mock draft also has no trades because they are nearly impossible to predict. Enjoy!
1. Cleveland Browns- Sam Darnold QB, USC
Sam Darnold is, seen by most, as the top QB prospect in the draft. The Browns cannot pass up on his talent.
2. NY Giants- Bradley Chubb DE, N.C. State
3. NY Jets- Baker Mayfield QB, Oklahoma
4. Cleveland Browns- Saquon Barkley RB, Penn State
The Browns second pick is my favorite in the entire draft. Barkley is the most electrifying prospect in this draft and the best running back prospect the NFL has seen in years.
5. Denver Broncos- Quenton Nelson OG, Notre Dame
6. Indianapolis Colts- Roquan Smith LB, Georgia
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Derwin James S, Florida State
8. Chicago Bears- Denzel Ward CB, Ohio State
9. San Francisco 49ers- Minkah Fitzpatrick S, Alabama
10. Oakland Raiders- Tremaine Edmunds LB, Virginia Tech
11. Miami Dolphins- Josh Allen QB, Wyoming
Josh Allen is a steal for Miami. They didn't have to trade up and still got their QB of the future.
12. Buffalo Bills- Josh Rosen QB, UCLA
13. Washington Redskins- Vita Vea DT, Washington
14. Green Bay Packers- Harold Landry DE, Boston College
15. Arizona Cardinals- Lamar Jackson QB, Louisville
Lamar Jackson is seen by many as a risk because he has an unorthodox style of playing quarterback, but I think it is what will make him truly special in the NFL
16. Baltimore Ravens- Calvin Ridley WR, Alabama
17. Los Angeles Chargers- Mike McGlinchey OT, Notre Dame
18. Seattle Seahawks- Marcus Davenport DE, UTSA
19. Dallas Cowboys- Taven Bryan DT, Florida
20. Detroit Lions- James Daniels C, Iowa
The Lions have many needs, James Daniels fills out the offensive line perfectly from my perspective.
21. Cincinnati Bengals- Will Hernandez OG, UTEP
22. Buffalo Bills- Leighton Vander Esch LB, Boise State
23. New England Patriots- Taven Bryan DT, Florida
24. Carolina Panthers- D.J. Moore WR, Maryland
25. Tennessee Titans- Da'Ron Payne DT, Alabama
26. Atlanta Falcons- Maurice Hurst DT, Michigan
27. New Orleans Saints- Dallas Goedert TE, South Dakota State
Dallas Goedert is my top tight end prospect and I believe will be an absolute stud for the Saints. Also, playing with Drew Brees doesn't hurt.
28. Pittsburgh Steelers- Rashaan Evans LB, Alabama
29. Jacksonville Jaguars- Kolton Miller OT, UCLA
30. Minnesota Vikings- Jaire Alexander CB, Louisville
31. New England Patriots- Mason Rudolph QB, Oklahoma State
Mason Rudloph is my personal favorite QB prospect in the draft. Sitting behind Tom Brady is the best possible scenario for him and he will succed in that role.
