5. DENVER - Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

Denver may not have to trade up to get one of the "Big Three" QBs, as everyone has predicted. If the Jets go with Baker, John Elway and company will probably jump at the chance to try to develop Rosen. A lot of focus has been put, lately, on the fact that Rosen has been injury prone in the past and that he apparently was not liked by teammates... so he could drop. I doubt that, though.

6. INDIANAPOLIS - Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State

The Colts could get the gold star for how this draft season has played out. They trade down to 6, so the Jets can whiff at #3, and they STILL get the guy they want/need. Meanwhile in that Jets trade, the Colts got two 2nd round picks this year, and another next year. That's on par with how the 49ers fleeced the Bears last year in their draft trade.

7. TAMPA BAY - Derwin James, S, Florida State

I tried making an argument for anything else here, but the Bucs MUST improve their secondary. T.J. Ward was a disappointment last season. James is a "hometown"pick, he covers well, and can step up to stop the run. Despite other needs, he's the kind of guy you don't pass on.

8. CHICAGO - Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama

When it comes to homeruns, in this draft, there is Saquon at #1, then probably Fitzpatrick at #2. The guy is a playmaker. Full stop.

9. SAN FRANCISCO - Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia

Roquan is a beast. He has all the tools, and fills a big need for the Niners. Reuben Foster is probably going to miss some time after being charged with three felonies this offseason. Smith was the leading tackler for the national runner-up, with 85 solo tackles, 14 TFL, 6.5 sacks.

10. OAKLAND - Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech

Jon Gruden is an offensive guru, but he knows how important a defensive pass rush can be (See Tampa Bay, circa 2002). Edmunds is very versatile, much like Khalil Mack. With a front seven that includes Mack, Bruce Irvin, and Edmunds, you can apply a lot of pressure.

11. MIAMI - Vita Vea, DT, Washington

You cut Ndamukong Suh? Here, have a young version. This dude imposed his will in college. He's should be a great pro.

12. BUFFALO - Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

Buffalo cannot move forward with A.J. McCarron as their best option at QB. The smart move would be to wait on one. If they don't trade up to #2, they don't want to whiff on a 1st rounder [[*cough*]] E.J. Manuel! Teaming this kid on a line with Cordy Glenn on one side, him on the other, sounds like a fine plan. Especially when LeSean McCoy is your bread, butter, and jam.

13. WASHINGTON - Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama

You rarely see games where the defensive tackle's name is said nearly as much as anyone on the defense. Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Vita Vea, and Payne all fall into that category. Washington needs a man in the middle of the line.

14. GREEN BAY - Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State

Green Bay was in the bottom third in the league in 2017 in passing yards allowed per game. Ward is an All-American, who only allowed about 30 percent of passes thrown his way to be caught. He's physical for a corner, and is excellent at breaking up plays.

15. ARIZONA - Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame

The only knock against Nelson is that he's not a "great" athlete. He was dominant in college, excelling in pass protection and run blocking. I'll be surprised if he's not gone earlier in the draft. Arizona might be thinking receiver, but Nelson is a safer pick.

16. BALTIMORE - Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama

I don't love this pick. I feel like it's that time in the draft, though. Ridley is the best in this class, but I have my reservations. He disappeared at times for the Tide. Maybe that changes at the next level, but I'm highly skeptical. Baltimore fills a need, and I'm underwhelmed.

17. LA CHARGERS - Joshua Jackson, CB, Iowa

The Chargers should be on the hunt for a defensive tackle, but with the top two off the board, and no offensive tackle near a top-20 value, they can bolster their secondary. Jason Verrett is a free agent next year. Jackson had 8 INTs this past year, including a crazy one-handed grab against Ohio St.

18. SEATTLE - Marcus Davenport, DE, UT-San Antonio

The Seahawks are definitely going to be a new-look team next year. Jimmy Graham is gone, so are Richard Sherman, Sheldon and Paul Richardson, and Michael Bennett. By the time you read this, Earl Thomas may have been traded as well. They need a LOT. Include in the rebuild an edge rusher who has 17.5 tackles for a loss last year.

19. DALLAS - Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

After letting Dez Bryant go, the Cowboys need a playmaker on the outside. Sutton is a physical receiver, who lacks breakaway speed. Reading the scouting reports, he sounds like the next coming of Kelvin Benjamin... take that for what you will.

20. DETROIT - Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama

He missed two games this year, and still led the Crimson Tide in TFL (13) and total tackles (74). Tahir Whitehead is now in Oakland. Detroit has a great chance to get instant production in the middle of a horrible defense.

21. CINCINNATI - Isaiah Wynn, G, Georgia

The Bengals offensive line has been suspect, at best, lately. Isaiah blossomed into a top prospect throughout the year. Down the stretch his play was at an All-American level. He's mobile, witith good size. He could be the guy who pulls and leads the way for big Joe Mixon gains.

22. BUFFALO - Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

They won't hesitate to pull the trigger on a (should have been two-time) Heisman Trophy winner with this pick. If nobody else takes the gamble before this point, Buffalo must make this pick. Jackson is a good kid, with a head on his shoulders, and a will to prove himself as a pro QB.

23. NEW ENGLAND - Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville

Defense, defense, defense. It let the Pats down in the clutch last year. They weren't great all year, but they'd be the defending champs had it not been for the D. Alexander was banged up in 2017, but they weren't serious injuries. According to one report, he may have been playing it safe. He has elite speed, and could benefit from playing with Stephon Gilmore.

24. CAROLINA - Kolton Miller, T, UCLA

Please, please, please address that offensive line. It's been five years since I started preaching this about the Panthers. They haven't brought in any/enough difference-makers, and the line fails them every year. Matt Kalil is not the left tackle of the future. At 6'9'', 310, you have to like the size. If the Panthers can't protect Cam, they will go nowhere.

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