2018 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (First Round Only!)

[lukkynumber13]

1 Cleveland Browns: Josh Rosen, QB
2 NY Giants: Sam Darnold, QB
3 SF 49ers: Saquon Barkley, RB
4 Indy Colts: Quenton Nelson, G
5 Cleveland Browns: Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS/CB
6 Denver Broncos: Mike McGlinchey, OT
7 TB Bucs: Bradley Chubb, DE
8 Chicago Bears: Calvin Ridley, WR
9 Cincinnati Bengals: Derwin James, SS
10 NY Jets: Baker Mayfield, QB
11 Washington Redskins: Roquon Smith, ILB
12 Oakland Raiders: Arden Key, DE
13 AZ Cardinals: Josh Allen, QB
14 Miami Dolphins: Da'Ron Payne, DT
15 Dallas Cowboys: Christian Kirk, WR
16 LA Chargers: Carlton Davis, CB
17 GB Packers: Dorance Armstrong Jr, OLB
18 Detroit Lions: Bryce Love, RB
19 Baltimore Ravens: Christian Wilkins, DE
20 Seattle Seahawks: Derrius Guice, RB
21 Buffalo Bills: Orlando Brown, OT
22 Atlanta Falcons: Courtland Sutton, WR
23 Tennessee Titans: Will Hernandez, G
24 Carolina Panthers: Ronnie Harrison, SS
25 Buffalo Bills: Equanimeous St. Brown, WR
26 NO Saints: Clelin Ferrell, DE
27 Jacksonville Jags: Lamar Jackson, QB
28 LA Rams: Vita Vea, DL
29 NE Patriots: Isaiah Wynn, OL
30 Minnesota Vikings: Denzel Ward, CB
31 Philadelphia Eagles: Billy Price, C/G
32 Pittsburgh Steelers: Luke Falk, QB

[Bot101]

Overall I like it.

But why do you think Love will get drafted before Guice?

[lukkynumber13]

Overall I like it.

But why do you think Love will get drafted before Guice?

Honestly? Gut feeling. Love just has a lot more momentum right now compared to Guice.

Whether that's how it should be, it's often how it is in the NFL circles.

[Tvols]

Why Kirk to the cowboys and not Sutton ?

[lukkynumber13]

Why Kirk to the cowboys and not Sutton ?

I am far from an expert when it comes to incoming skill players, but from what I know I think Kirk's skill set would fit better with the Dallas offense, as a complement across from Dez.

[pokerface40]

6 1st round QBs?!

[lukkynumber13]

6 1st round QBs?!

I bet we see 5. Falk almost certainly won't go 1st round, that one was a reach.

[myth010]

Would Josh Allen be going in the first half after having a mediocre year statistically (I haven't watched any of his games). Also considering the free agents who could available at QB - 2 of Keenum/Bridgewater/Bradford, Cousins and Eli possibly.

[Friction]

I agree there will be 5, maybe 6 qbs too. Baker at 10?? I like it, though it will be interesting to see how his questionable antics will affect his stock. I like the Sutton to ATL pick. Nice combo with Julio.

[FiremanEd]

Thanks for the read Lukky.

Nelson has a lot of backing, but still seems wild to see a Guard at #4. The Cooper/Warmack selections didn’t work put great and were very high for the position at the time too (though draft grades justified it as prospects). Talent and need could make it happen though, so not disagreeing, just commenting on the selection.

No way St. Brown should come out. If he does I question if goes Day 2 let alone 1st Round. Would be a leap of faith.

Allen does fit the mold of what Arians would want, and they apparently liked Mahomes a lot, so I see the match. I’m intrigued to see where he goes in the round.

I can see that for Mayfield. He has hype, ability, and bravado for a place like New York. I like him more than Manziel as a prospect fairly easily (noting most have Manziel the cokehead version in their memory). I wouldn’t be opposed to that selection and would be intrigued to see the choice if he and Allen are both on board (given Allen will get the ‘all the tools’ ‘has the look’ benefits). Something tells me Mayfield would as the organization seeks out more immediate rewards given GM is passed the grace period for a developmental guy.

Could go on, but will stop there. Nice job!

[IBall2]

4 WR, 3 RB and 6 QB in the first round?! That sounds crazy haha I wonder when the last time this many skill position players were drafted in the 1st, if ever? I would expect Barkley/Ridley/Sutton to all go 1st round, maybe Guice also, I think teams pass on Love until the second round because of his size. QBs I could see 4-5 go in the first round.

[IBall2]

4 WR, 3 RB and 6 QB in the first round?! That sounds crazy haha I wonder when the last time this many skill position players were drafted in the 1st, if ever? I would expect Barkley/Ridley/Sutton to all go 1st round, maybe Guice also, I think teams pass on Love until the second round because of his size. QBs I could see 4-5 go in the first round.

Just took a quick glance at the previous 1st round picks. I only went back through 2010 and then I was getting bored. The closest was 2012 with 11 total QB/RB/WR in the 1st.

[IBall2]

4 WR, 3 RB and 6 QB in the first round?! That sounds crazy haha I wonder when the last time this many skill position players were drafted in the 1st, if ever? I would expect Barkley/Ridley/Sutton to all go 1st round, maybe Guice also, I think teams pass on Love until the second round because of his size. QBs I could see 4-5 go in the first round.

Just took a quick glance at the previous 1st round picks. I only went back through 2010 and then I was getting bored. The closest was 2012 with 11 total QB/RB/WR in the 1st.

Sorry, going on a rant but that 2012 1st round class was quite the joke after Andrew Luck. RG3, T-Rich, Blackmon, Michael Floyd, Weeden, AJ Jenkins, David Wilson, sheesh that's a mine field.

[WhatWouldDitkaDo]

4 WR, 3 RB and 6 QB in the first round?! That sounds crazy haha I wonder when the last time this many skill position players were drafted in the 1st, if ever? I would expect Barkley/Ridley/Sutton to all go 1st round, maybe Guice also, I think teams pass on Love until the second round because of his size. QBs I could see 4-5 go in the first round.

I don't think we see 4 WRs go in the 1st, but it wouldn't shock me to see at least 3-4 QBs and 2-3 RBs. Also, I'd love to see Barkley with Shanahan in SF, but I'd prefer to see Mayfield not go to die in sadness in NY. I think CIN and WAS would be much better for him.

[Lotto4Life]

As someone who has owned Kirk for the last two college FFL seasons, I don't get the love so many have for him.