NFL mock draft: Early 1st-round projections for 2018

[GunnerBill]

He was going to be the other guy in my example. It's just a feeling but I think he climbs the board. I expect big things out of them this year with Rudolph as a Heisman candidate.

I made something of a start on Rudolph this year and liked what I saw for the most part. It wasn't very detailed but I made notes of 2 games and he was pretty close on those games to where I had Trubisky. Hadn't really got into his flaws but there is some good there in his tape.

[Blokestradamus]

...many at TBD have mentioned Luke Falk as their choice, yet this mock has him falling to #19....how come?.................

 

The depth of the QB class. Depending on the person he could probably be as low as about the 6th QB.

 

It's also partly due to expectations of teams drafting a QB. A lot of the teams in the early portion of the order have recently invested at QB or have entrenched starters. Things may change if Brees/Flacco/Bradford falter during 2017.

[#34fan]

...many at TBD have mentioned Luke Falk as their choice, yet this mock has him falling to #19....how come?.................

 

Luke Falk has terrible mechanical issues... And will throw a pick under pressure.... He's nowhere near ready.

 

Bottom Line: After Darnold, there's a drop-off to Rosen and Allen, and then a HUGE drop-off to everyone else.

Edited July 11, 2017 by #34fan

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

 

 

It's also partly due to expectations of teams drafting a QB. A lot of the teams in the early portion of the order have recently invested at QB or have entrenched starters. Things may change if Brees/Flacco/Bradford falter during 2017.

...would you pass him up bud?..............

[Mark Vader]

The only way we're picking 6 is if Tyrod Taylor has a terrible season.

 

If that's the case, rest assured we'll take a QB with the first pick in 2018.

Exactly.

 

This mock draft is terrible.

 

If the Bills are picking in the Top 10, due to their performance, they will draft a QB. End of story.

[#34fan]

Josh Allen is our answer if he is there when we pick. Or move up and get him!

 

Allen has some BIG games to prove himself in....

 

9/2/17 @ Iowa

 

9/16/17 HOME vs. Oregon

 

9/21/17 @ Boise St.

 

I'll be GLUED to the screen...

[Blokestradamus]

...would you pass him up bud?..............

 

Given how I feel about the Bills' current QB situation, he'd definitely be in consideration if he's on the board. He's currently in my top 3 QB's. His recent comparison to Kirk Cousins depressed me massively

 

If Darnold carries on his upward trajectory, he's the #1 pick. After him, it's tough at this point to slot QB's. Just an absolute plethora of question marks about everyone yet to be answered.

 

Until given evidence to dissaude me, I'm a Luke Falk fan. Then again, I was a Jared Goff fan so maybe take my opinions with a pinch of salt

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

 

Given how I feel about the Bills' current QB situation, he'd definitely be in consideration if he's on the board. He's currently in my top 3 QB's. His recent comparison to Kirk Cousins depressed me massively

 

If Darnold carries on his upward trajectory, he's the #1 pick. After him, it's tough at this point to slot QB's. Just an absolute plethora of question marks about everyone yet to be answered.

 

Until given evidence to dissaude me, I'm a Luke Falk fan. Then again, I was a Jared Goff fan so maybe take my opinions with a pinch of salt

....you could eventually be ok with Goff....jury is till out IMO.....Cousins?.....he should not even be in the discussion.....nor should the Deadskins when it comes to a football (DIS) organization.....Cousins defines grossly overpaid mediocrity IMO...........

[Mark Vader]

...would you pass him up bud?..............

 

 

 

Given how I feel about the Bills' current QB situation, he'd definitely be in consideration if he's on the board. He's currently in my top 3 QB's. His recent comparison to Kirk Cousins depressed me massively

 

If Darnold carries on his upward trajectory, he's the #1 pick. After him, it's tough at this point to slot QB's. Just an absolute plethora of question marks about everyone yet to be answered.

 

Until given evidence to dissaude me, I'm a Luke Falk fan. Then again, I was a Jared Goff fan so maybe take my opinions with a pinch of salt

I am a fan of Luke Falk. He caught my eye during his sophomore season, and I'd love to see the Bills draft him.

 

He may not be the #1 rated QB in the country, but the potential for him to be a good-to-very good QB is there.

 

Yet, I am still of the belief that Falk is not a Week 1 starter as a rookie. I would give him a year to stay on the sidelines, hold a clipboard, and watch and learn.

 

I'm surprised The Senator has not chimed in with his take on Falk. Where has he been?

Edited July 11, 2017 by Mark Vader

[JaCrispy]

 

 

I am a fan of Luke Falk. He caught my eye during his sophomore season, and I'd love to see the Bills draft him.

 

He may not be the #1 rated QB in the country, but the potential for him to be a good-to-very good QB is there.

 

Yet, I am still of the belief that Falk is not a Week 1 starter as a rookie. I would give him a year to stay on the sidelines, hold a clipboard, and watch and learn.

 

I'm surprised The Senator has not chimed in with his take on Falk. Where has he been?

I can accept this because his accuracy and quick release can't be taught...i think he brings the kind of skills to the table that, even though he might not start right away, i could see him being a quick study...out of all the QBs i view him as the safest so far...Darnald will likely return to school...Allen doesn't have the best accuracy...Rosen has character concerns...Jackson seems more like an athletic freak playing QB.

 

But for the WCO that the Bills will run, you need that accurate passer to consistently hit those slants and seam routes...I think Falk can be that guy.

[Kirby Jackson]

I don't know why I'm not a Falk guy. I'm just not.

[JaCrispy]

I don't know why I'm not a Falk guy. I'm just not.

i won't lie, he doesn't wow you like Jackson, won't gun it like Allen...but he seems to do all the small things very well and consistently...personally, I'm over trying to be wowed by flash and hype...I just want a good QB...and he is known as the most accurate QB in college football...

[Kirby Jackson]

i won't lie, he doesn't wow you like Jackson, won't gun it like Allen...but he seems to do all the small things very well and consistently...personally, I'm over trying to be wowed by flash and hype...I just want a good QB...and he is known as the most accurate QB in college football...

I think that's fair. It's definitely a me problem. I'm probably going to end up hitching my wagon to the Rosen bandwagon. I just can't help myself.

[JaCrispy]

I think that's fair. It's definitely a me problem. I'm probably going to end up hitching my wagon to the Rosen bandwagon. I just can't help myself.

I'm still keeping my options open, but I'm leaning Falk for now...but it definitely makes it a more fun college football season to follow when you're team is looking for a QB.

Edited July 12, 2017 by JaCrispy

[OldTimeAFLGuy]

i won't lie, he doesn't wow you like Jackson, won't gun it like Allen...but he seems to do all the small things very well and consistently...personally, I'm over trying to be wowed by flash and hype...I just want a good QB...and he is known as the most accurate QB in college football...

 

...this one 'Crispy has Falk going to Buffalo at #24 with Chiefs pick......and three others in the top five.......

 

The order is based on the latest Super Bowl LII odds supplied by BookerMaker.eu, so direct your order rage in its direction.

 

1. Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, QB, Southern California

Selecting DeShone Kizer in the second round this year shouldn’t stop the Browns from taking a first-round quarterback in 2018.

2. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

This is San Francisco’s current quarterback depth chart: Brian Hoyer, Matt Barkley, and C.J. Beathard. They’re in position to get a franchise quarterback in 2018.

3. New York Jets: Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming

Quarterbacks haven’t been the first three picks in the draft since 1999, but teams showed this year they’ll be aggressive at the position. The Jets can get the player many consider the next Carson Wentz.

4. Los Angeles Rams: Derwin James, S, Florida State

This draft has shown the value of safeties, and James’ talent is off the charts. As a freshman in 201, he had 91 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and five pass breakups. His talent level is extremely high.

5. Chicago Bears: Minkah Fitzpatrick, CB, Alabama

Chicago signed Prince Amukamara to just a one-year deal, and Kyle Fuller hasn’t lived up to his first-round draft placement.

6. Buffalo Bills: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

Kyle Williams is entering the final year on his contract, and the longtime veteran could need replacing. Wilkins plays on a loaded defensive line but still managed 56 tackles, 13 for loss, and 3.5 sacks last season.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

After getting Cam Robinson in the second round this year, the Jaguars could double up and finally get bookends. Maybe Blake Bortles can bounce back and get franchised.

8. Washington: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

Kirk Cousins might finally find his way out of Washington, and the team will need a replacement.

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State

The Bengals picked Jordan Willis in the third round, but Hubbard can be a star if he continues developing this season as expected. Added bonus: He’s from Cincinnati.

10. Detroit Lions: Arden Key, DE/OLB, LSU

Detroit didn’t address pass rusher early in the 2017 draft and could next year with the speedy Key.

11. Los Angeles Chargers: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

Jackson is going to be the biggest wild card of draft prospects this college football season. He’s a work in progress in the pocket, but he could sit a year behind Philip Rivers and learn.

12. Miami Dolphins: Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame

Miami didn’t take an offensive lineman in the first two days of the draft, so the Dolphins could be after a player like Nelson next year. He’s a powerful, mauling guard who coaches will love.

13. New Orleans Saints: Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State

Lewis considered entering the draft this year and could really assert himself as a top-20 pick with a good senior season.

14. Tennessee Titans: Josh Sweat, DE, Florida State

Derrick Morgan and Brian Orakpo are both getting up there in age, and Sweat can be a star. If he stays healthy, he might not be around this long in the first round whenever he goes pro.

15. Arizona Cardinals: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama

This might be Larry Fitzgerald’s final season, and the Cardinals could target his replacement in the first round.

16. Baltimore Ravens: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma

The mammoth Brown could be the right tackle of the future for Baltimore.

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17. Minnesota Vikings: Da’Ron Payne, DT, Alabama

Hey look, the latest member of the Alabama defensive line factory. Payne started every game for Alabama last season and had 36 tackles, including 3.5 for loss and 1.5 sacks.

18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bradley Chubb, DE, North Carolina State

At this time next year, we’ll be talking about Chubb the same way we did about Derek Barnett.

19. Philadelphia Eagles: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State

The front-runner to be the draft’s top running back, Barkley gouged several teams last season rushing for nearly 1,500 yards and 18 touchdowns.

20. Indianapolis Colts: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU

With Leonard Fournette off to the NFL, Guice is poised for a superstar season that could see him contend for the Heisman Trophy.

21. Carolina Panthers: Porter Gustin, DE, Southern California

The Panthers didn’t take a pass rusher until the 77th overall pick, so they could be looking for one early in 2018.

22. New York Giants: Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State

Ezekiel Elliott’s replacement at Ohio State could be in for a monster redshirt sophomore season in Columbus.

23. Cleveland Browns (via Texans): Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State

The Browns didn’t get a cornerback in the first three rounds of the draft this year and could go into next year’s draft with that position near the top of the team’s needs.

24. Buffalo Bills (via Chiefs): Luke Falk, QB, Washington State

Surprise, yet another quarterback. The Bills could be after one in the first round in 2018 and just missed in the top 10 earlier in the mock draft.

25. Denver Broncos: Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama

T.J. Ward is entering the final year of his contract, and the Broncos could look to add youth in the secondary if he leaves.

26. Oakland Raiders: Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas

After ignoring linebacker the first two days of the draft, the Raiders would be happy to see Jefferson here. He’ll rate higher, but since he’s not a pass-rushing linebacker, his draft range might be in this area.

27. Atlanta Falcons: Byron Cowart, DT, Auburn

The Falcons may have gotten pass rusher Takk McKinley in the first round, but Dontari Poe is on just a one-year deal and Ra’Shede Hageman is in the final year of his contract. After a difficult first two years at Auburn, Cowart is moving to tackle this season and coaches and teammates are saying he’s a greatly improved player.

28. Green Bay Packers: Harold Landry, OLB, Boston College

The Packers didn’t target an edge rusher early in the draft, and Landry could be brought in to play the position in 2018. As a junior last season, he led the country with seven forced fumbles to go along with 16.5 sacks.

29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Da’Shawn Hand, DL, Alabama

With Jonathan Allen and Dalvin Tomlinson off to the NFL, Hand should see more playing time in 2017 and live up to his blue-chip billing. For Pittsburgh, Stephon Tuitt could be after a big contract soon, so Hand would act as depth or an eventual replacement.

30. Seattle Seahawks: Mitch Hyatt, OT, Clemson

Until the Seahawks really address offensive tackle, expect to see them sent to Seattle in mock drafts.

31. Dallas Cowboys: Quin Blanding, S, Virginia

The Cowboys got two cornerbacks this year but could still use a safety to go with Byron Jones. Blanding is a tackling machine who enters his senior season with 358 career tackles and six interceptions.

32. New England Patriots: Jordan Whitehead, S, Pittsburgh

There’s a reason the Patriots reportedly showed a lot of interest in eventual second-round pick Marcus Maye leading up to the draft. After they missed on him, they could find a safety next draft in Whitehead to eventually replace Patrick Chung.

Edited July 12, 2017 by OldTimeAFLGuy

[JaCrispy]

I like it, AFL, but if the Bills like Falk enough to draft him in the 1st round, I wouldn't wait around...i would hope they either take him with their first pick or use their next two picks to trade up and get him.