Draft week is finally here. With three days to go until teams are officially on the clock, here's my mock of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Sam Darnold - QB, USC
Darnold is the cleanest QB in this class, and he has a huge upside. I like a pocket passer who has the athletic ability to move. Darnold is a prototypical quarterback.
Saquon Barkley - RB, Penn State
With Eli Manning and a receiving corps that's among the league's best, adding Barkley would be a nightmare for defenses. If the Giants use him correctly, Barkley could very well be a top-five back in the NFL.
Josh Rosen - QB, UCLA
The Jets need a rookie quarterback to play sooner than the rest of the league's QB-needy teams, and I think Rosen's mentally ready to take on the challenge.
Josh Allen - QB, Wyoming
The Broncos need their QB of the future, and I think they'll select Allen if he's available at No. 5. The Wyoming product doesn't have to play right away with Case Keenum in tow, but Allen could be the guy John Elway's been looking for.
Quenton Nelson - OG, Notre Dame
The Colts need an offensive lineman and Nelson's the best player available here. He's worthy of being the sixth overall pick.
Minkah Fitzpatrick - DB, Alabama
Fitzpatrick can play cornerback or safety. Anytime a team can get a quality player with that kind of versatility, it's huge. Derwin James could also be a good fit for the Bucs, but Fitzpatrick is the best option here.
Denzel Ward - CB, Ohio State
Chicago needs a cornerback who can play man to man and hold his own against the receivers the Bears face in the NFC North. There's no doubt Ward is up to the challenge.
Tremaine Edmunds - LB, Virginia Tech
Edmunds is a freakish athlete who could play off the edge or at the second level.
Roquan Smith - LB, Georgia
Jon Gruden needs to bolster his defense and taking Smith here would be a good start.
Baker Mayfield - QB, Oklahoma
Miami doesn't necessarily need a quarterback to play right away, but Mayfield could develop under Adam Gase and replace Ryan Tannehill as the starter in a year or two.
Mike McGlinchey - OT, Notre Dame
There's a good chance the Bills will try to trade up. If they stay put at No. 12 and pick McGlinchey, they will still be getting a solid tackle to block for LeSean McCoy and protect the QB.
Vita Vea - DT, Washington
Vea is perfect for the Redskins' 3-4 defense. He's a really good athlete who can play nose guard.
Mike Hughes - CB, UCF
The Packers have several draft needs, but you can't downplay the value of a good cornerback. That's where Green Bay should start, and taking Hughes could help improve the defense immensely.
Calvin Ridley - WR, Alabama
Ridley's the top receiver in this draft and would be a great complement to Larry Fitzgerald, taking pressure off the future Hall of Famer. Of all the wideouts in this class, Ridley has the best chance to become a WR1 (when Fitz retires, of course).
Marcus Davenport - Edge, UTSA
A big pass rusher, the 6-foot-6, 264-pound Davenport could provide a boost to an already solid Ravens defense.
Da'Ron Payne - DT, Alabama
I really like Payne, who could step in and make an immediate impact in Los Angeles. The Chargers don't necessarily have any glaring needs, but Payne could be part of a rotation that could do a lot of damage up front.
D.J. Moore - WR, Maryland
Moore would be a perfect fit for the Cowboys following Dez Bryant's departure. Moore is a faster version of Dez and could very well develop into a much-needed No. 1 receiver.
Taven Bryan - DT, Florida
I initially liked LSU RB Derrius Guice going to Detroit, but there's not much room in the RB room with the Lions signing LeGarrette Blount this offseason. Looking at the defensive side of the ball, Bryan could really boost a D-line in need of a tackle.
Will Hernandez - OG, UTEP
The Bengals need a ton of help on the offensive line. I could see Kolton Miller going here, but Hernandez is the better player at this point.
Mason Rudolph - QB, Oklahoma State
I initially had the Bills taking Lamar Jackson, but why would they draft a younger version of the guy they just got rid of (Tyrod Taylor)? Rudolph would be a good fit.
Kolton Miller - OT, UCLA
Derwin James - S, Florida State
I really like James and think he's deserving of being a top-10 pick. The problem is that there isn't a huge demand for safeties this year, so he slides to Carolina.
Rashaan Evans - LB, Alabama
Evans could be a good fit in a 3-4 or 4-3 defense. He's instinctive and gets off blocks extremely well.
Maurice Hurst - DT, Michigan
With Adrian Clayborn and Dontari Poe exiting in free agency, the Falcons need to find some replacements for the D-line. Hurst could be a good option at No. 26.
Hayden Hurst - TE, South Carolina
Hurst is a perfect fit for the Saints' offense. He could open up the field for Michael Thomas and serve as another weapon for Drew Brees.
Harold Landry - Edge, Boston College
Landry can get after the passer and drop into coverage. His athletic ability also allows him to also play in the middle of the field in certain packages.
Courtland Sutton - WR, SMU
With the departures of Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson, Sutton gives the Jags a big receiver on the outside. He's particularly hard to defend inside the red zone one on one.
Isaiah Wynn - OG, Georgia
The Vikings don't have a glaring need heading into the draft, but you can never go wrong adding more protection for your new franchise quarterback.
Mike Gesicki - TE, Penn State
Do we ever really know if Gronk is going to be able to play? Gesicki offers New England a good tight end whose speed allows him to move around and serve as a mismatch.
Dallas Goedert - TE, South Dakota State
With Brent Celek no longer on the roster, the Eagles could use another TE to complement Zach Ertz. Goedert can serve as Celek's replacement and be another huge weapon in the middle of the field for Carson Wentz.
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