Official 2018 NFL Draft Thread (April 26th, 2018)
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13. Washington Redskins
Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
This all depends on Kirk Cousins. Is Washington going to franchise tag him again? Remember, if the Redskins do it for the third straight year, he would cost more than $34 million in 2018. Could Washington let him test the free-agent market? He could get a huge deal, but it might not be from the Redskins. If Cousins walks, there's no ready-made replacement. They would have to scan the free-agent market or draft a quarterback. Don't count out the Heisman Trophy winner being taken this high. He is going to get a chance to impress scouts at the Senior Bowl, and I know they're interested in seeing how he performs. If Washington keeps Cousins, inside linebacker is a clear position of need.
14. Green Bay Packers
Marcus Davenport, DE, UT San Antonio
Yes, Green Bay has Clay Matthews and Nick Perry, but Matthews will be 32 when the 2018 season begins, and he hasn't had double-digit sacks in a season since 2014, and Perry didn't replicate his breakout 2016 season and had only 13 quarterback knockdowns. The Packers need a young pass-rusher. There has been a buzz about Davenport, who has a huge 6-6 frame and rare quick-twitch traits off the edge. He's one of the best pure pass-rushers in this class, and we'll get to see him against better competition at the Senior Bowl.
15. Arizona Cardinals
*Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
This is a tough spot because the Cardinals don't have a coach yet. Could they target a quarterback? It's probably safe to say that Drew Stanton and Blaine Gabbert will have some company in the QB room, but that also could come in free agency. Arizona has been looking for years for a corner to play opposite of superstar Patrick Peterson, and Jackson is a good fit. He was phenomenal in his lone season as a starter, picking off eight passes, including three in the Hawkeyes' win over Ohio State. He has great length at 6-1 and has long arms. The question will be his straight-line speed, so his 40-yard dash time will be big. But Jackson was the best corner in college football in 2017.
16. Baltimore Ravens
*Brian O'Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
Right tackle Austin Howard didn't have a great year in pass protection, and the Ravens could find an immediate upgrade with O'Neill, a former tight end who kept his athleticism as he put on weight and moved to tackle. He was dominant on the left side at times this season after starting on the right in 2015 and 2016. O'Neill also could kick in and play guard.
17. Los Angeles Chargers
*Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama
The best nose tackle in this class is Payne, who was a monster in the College Football Playoff, even if he didn't always show up on the stat sheet. Georgia couldn't block him in the national title game. The Chargers are set with good, young pass-rushers, but they could upgrade on Brandon Mebane, who's signed for only another year. Payne would strengthen the belly of a defense that ranked last in the league in rushing yards per attempt allowed (4.9).
18. Seattle Seahawks
*Derwin James, S, Florida State
James is tough to figure out, but Seattle would be thrilled to get him here. He's super talented and looked like a top-five pick as a freshman at Florida State in 2015, but he missed the entire 2016 season because of a knee injury. James had a solid 2017 season with 84 total tackles and two interceptions, but scouts wanted to see more. At his peak, though, James is a typical Seattle safety and fits what it looks for. Kam Chancellor's future is up in the air after a neck injury, and the Seahawks could need a replacement.
19. Dallas Cowboys
*Vita Vea, DT, Washington
- The Cowboys took a step backward in 2017, and it was a regression across the board. Receiver could be a target here, along with offensive tackle. But what's tough to find on the free-agent market is a disruptive defensive tackle, which Dallas just didn't have. Vea is a freakish talent at 6-4, 346 pounds who can be a three-down player and add an interior pass-rush presence.
20. Detroit Lions
*Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State
Ezekiel Ansah had a bounce-back year with 12 sacks, but he's a free agent. Will the Lions give him a long-term deal? Detroit's No. 2 sacker was former sixth-round pick Anthony Zettel, who had 6.5, so this is a clear area of need. Hubbard is probably better for team that plays a 4-3 like the Lions. He didn't have a consistent 2017 season, but he finished strong with 2.5 sacks at Michigan and 2.5 more in the bowl win over USC. Is he Joey Bosa? No, but that's why Bosa went No. 3 overall. Hubbard would be good value at pick No. 20.
21. Buffalo Bills
*Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
Buffalo got a great rookie season out of first-round pick Tre'Davious White, but there's a hole on the other side because E.J. Gaines, who was part of the Sammy Watkins trade, is a free agent. The Bills could bring back Gaines, but they also could target another corner on Day 1. The arrow is pointing way up on Hughes, who emerged as a shutdown corner in 2017. He also could help on special teams as a returner.
22. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City Chiefs)
Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
The Bills picked up this extra pick when the Chiefs traded up to draft Patrick Mahomes last year, and they ended up with back-to-back picks after a surprise playoff season. Hurst is a 3-technique penetrator who gets into the backfield and gets after quarterbacks. He's a perfect fit for a 4-3 team, and the Bills need pass-rushers. They had only 27 sacks in 2017, which ranked 29th in the league. Buffalo is a team to watch for the second tier of quarterbacks because Tyrod Taylor's future is up in the air.
23. Los Angeles Rams
*Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
If the Rams had a weakness in their huge turnaround from 2016 to 2017, it was at cornerback. They have to upgrade. Trumaine Johnson was franchise tagged last offseason and is a free agent. Nickell Robey-Coleman is also a free agent. Troy Hill is a restricted free agent. This is a clear hole. Davis had a great season and is my fourth-ranked corner. At 6-1, 200 pounds, he has good size.
24. Carolina Panthers
Billy Price, C/G, Ohio State
The Panthers are locked in with one of the best centers in the league in Ryan Kalil, so Price could be a replacement for free-agent guard Andrew Norwell. Carolina already has a lot of money committed to its O-line and might not be able to afford Norwell. Price was a three-year starter at guard for the Buckeyes before moving over to center as a senior. He has the frame to play either spot.
Raiders better resigned Bowman and draft da'ron payne at nose tackle
Professor K.
rap game Paul Millsap
@ him not having Lamar in the 1st
Yall don't want that bum.
Just trade for Taco. :mjcryum:
Still has more sacks than Vernon.Yall don't want that bum.
Low blowStill has more sacks than Vernon.
O.iatlhawksfan
Devoted Joel Embiid hater
I'm surprised Mel Kiper doesn't have Arden Key in the 1st round but at the same time I'm not. He's a top 5 talent but he gave us nothing this year, basically just mailed it in after his shopmore year. You have to question his caracther, I hope he takes the pros a lot more serious. I basically would label him high risk high reward. As a prospect he put out a better year than Garrett ever did, and he's better than any pass rusher we ever put out.
O.iatlhawksfan
Devoted Joel Embiid hater
Arden Key and Derrius Guice are the LSU players that can be stars. Donte Jackson and Kevin Tolliver are high risk high reward, I think they should have came back one more year but they have high upside. I tell you one thing tho, neither are ready to play day one. Our biggest wild card is DJ Chark, he can be a star but at the very least he's goin to be very good. He the most all around receiver we've put out since Landry. I kno Landry not all around in the pros but he found his niche at something. I think the same can happen with Chark he's literally good at everything.
I AM WARHOL
Veteran
Mcshay is a confirmed racist piece of shyt. Josh Allen number 1?? Baker Mayfield in the first round? He has no problem if teams reach on potential for fukking white qbs who, more likely than not, go on to be busts, but not Lamar. fukk this mayonnise looking motherfukker
Professor K.
rap game Paul Millsap
its incredible how josh allen's agent and the cac agenda spent their money to get their client into that #1 pick slot
Fixed
okgoodnotgreat
Pro
its incredible how josh allen catapulted himself into that #1 pick slot
All off being a cac with a strong arm. It's unreal.