Last-Minute Three-Round Mock Draft
ROUND ONE
1) Cleveland Browns
Selection: Baker Mayfield
Position: Quarterback
College: Texas Tech | Red Raiders
College: Oklahoma | Sooners
Size: 6’1” 220 lbs
Production: 48 GP | 14,607 PAYDs | 131 PATDs | 30 INTs | 68.5 PCT | 1,083 RUYDs | 21 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 6.09
Why Here? | This would be the right decision for a franchise desperate for a quarterback of the future. Due to his age (23) and experience, Mayfield will likely get an opportunity to compete for the starting job in his rookie season.
2) New York Giants
Selection: Saquon Barkley
Position: Halfback
College: Penn State | Nittany Lions
Size: 5’11” | 223 lbs
Production: 38 GP | 3,843 RUYDs | 43 RUTDs | 1,193 REYDs | 8 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 7.45
Why Here? | Last season, the Giants run game was abysmal. Orleans Darkwa led the New York rushing attack with 751 yards, but is currently an unrestricted free agent, and the team appears to have no interest in re-signing him. Barkley is the top rated player in the draft, and would be an immediate boon to an offense that ranked 26th in rushing last season, with 1,549 yards.
3) New York Jets (Via the Colts)
Selection: Sam Darnold
Position: Quarterback
College: USC | Trojans
Size: 6’4” | 220 lbs
Production: 27 GP | 7,229 PAYDs | 57 PATDs | 22 INTs | 64.9 PCT | 332 RUYDs | 7 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 7.10
Why Here? | If he’s still available here, the Jets may jump on the potential franchise QB. Darnold has good size and showed flashes of brilliance at USC. Bridgewater is the presumed starter, and with McCown as the backup, Darnold should have at least a few months to work on his accuracy and refine his skills.
4) Cleveland Browns (Via the Texans)
Selection: Bradley Chubb
Position: Defensive End
College: NC State | Wolfpack
Size: 6’4” | 275 lbs
Production: 40 GP | 198 TOTs | 54.5 TFL | 25 SKs | 6 FFs
Prospect Grade: 7.25
Why Here? | The thought of pairing Chubb, the best defender in the draft, with Myles Garrett, the first overall pick last year, would make any defensive coordinator’s mouth water. Gregg Williams should be pushing this.
5) Denver Broncos
Selection: Denzel Ward
Position: Cornerback
College: Ohio State | Buckeyes
Size: 5’10” | 191 lbs
Production: 26 GP | 67 TOTs | 2 TFL | 2 INTs | 24 PDs
Prospect Grade: 6.13
Why Here? | After dealing Talib to the Rams, the Broncos are in the market for another star corner. Ward has certain limitations, but he has potential through the roof. Chris Harris Jr. and Bradley Roby would likely welcome Ward with open arms.
6) Indianapolis Colts (Via the Jets)
Selection: Tremaine Edmunds
Position: Inside Linebacker
College: Virginia Tech | Hokies
Size: 6’5” | 250 lbs
Production: 29 GP | 213 TOTs | 33 TFL | 10 SKs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 7.28
Why Here? | The Colts need help at linebacker, and Edmunds is a uniquely gifted prospect that would give the Colts a dominant playmaker in the middle of their defense for years to come.
7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Minkah Fitzpatrick
Position: Defensive Back
College: Alabama | Crimson Tide
Size: 6’1” | 202 lbs
Production: 42 GP | 171 TOTs | 16.5 TFL | 5 SKs | 9 INTs | 24 PD | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.50
Why Here? | The Buccaneers need help at both corner and safety. Fitzpatrick played both positions at a very high level in college, and his versatility would be invaluable to the Tampa D.
8) Chicago Bears
Selection: Quenton Nelson
Position: Offensive Guard
College: Notre Dame | Fighting Irish
Size: 6’5” | 330 lbs
Prospect Grade: 7.4
Why Here? | Josh Sitton left for the Dolphins in free agency, and the Bears can’t allow Trubisky to line up behind a subpar offensive line. Matt Nagy is one of the best offensive minds in the game, so expect him to take Nelson, who might be the best lineman in the draft, and who would be a good fit for Chicago’s young O.
9) San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Calvin Ridley
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Alabama | Crimson Tide
Size: 6’1” | 190 lbs
Production: 44 GP | 224 RECs | 2,781 REYDs | 19 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 6.83
Why Here? | The 49ers made Jimmy G the highest paid quarterback in NFL history this off-season, but now they need to give him some better targets. Pairing Riley with Marquise Goodwin should produce positive results for the Niners.
10) Oakland Raiders
Selection: Roquan Smith
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: Georgia | Bulldogs
Size: 6’1” | 225 lbs
Production: 38 GP | 252 TOTs | 20.5 TFL | 6.5 SKs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.62
Why Here? | The Raiders are expected to address the linebacker position early, and the reigning Butkus Award winner could be a perfect fit.
11) Miami Dolphins
Selection: Josh Rosen
Position: Quarterback
College: UCLA | Bruins
Size: 6’4” | 218 lbs
Production: 30 GP | 9,340 PAYDs | 59 PATDs | 26 INTs | 60.9 PCT | -154 RUYDs | 6 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 6.19
Why Here? | Some team executives are reportedly unhappy with Rosen’s “politics,” as well as his injury history. The Dolphins have “strong” interest in drafting a young arm as the eventual replacement to Ryan Tannehill, whom they have assured will start, regardless of whether or not the team uses this pick on a rookie QB.
#Facts: Rosen could be a future pillar of South Florida sports.
12) Buffalo Bills (Via the Bengals)
Selection: Josh Allen
Position: Quarterback
College: Wyoming | Cowboys
Size: 6’5” | 235 lbs
Production: 27 GP | 5,066 PAYDs | 44 PATDs | 21 INTs | 56.2 PCT | 767 RUYDs | 12 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 6.01
Why Here? | The Bills are expected to try to move up in the draft, but they may not need to. This wouldn’t be my pick, but there is speculation that the Bills are interested in Allen. He has a huge arm, there’s no question there, but his accuracy and decision-making resulted in plenty of interceptions, as well as a poor completion percentage at the collegiate level (it matters). Barring drama, Allen will sit behind AJ McCarron for at least a year.
#Facts: Late-breaking racist Tweets may cause some team’s to look elsewhere, but Riley Cooper got an extension after his “incident,” so don’t expect Allen to fall very far.
13) Washington Natives
Selection: Vita Vea
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Washington | Huskies
Size: 6’4” | 347 lbs
Production: 37 GP | 99 TOTs | 15 TFL | 9.5 SKs | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.5
Why Here? | Washington could use a dominant inside presence in the middle of its defensive line, and Vea is an athletic tackle who could be a good fit in the interior.
14) Green Bay Packers
Selection: Mike McGlinchey
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: Notre Dame | Fighting Irish
Size: 6’8” | 315 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.89
Why Here? | McGlinchey is considered the top tackle prospect in the draft, and is expected to start at either tackle position. Current RT Bryan Bulaga’s injury history and expiring contract could make him expendable.
15) Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Josh Jackson
Position: Cornerback
College: Iowa | Hawkeyes
Size: 6’1” | 192 lbs
Production: 29 GP | 66 TOTs | 1.5 TFL | 8 INTs | 24 PD | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 6.06
Why Here? | The Cardinals need talented young corner to pair with Patrick Peterson. Jackson led the nation in interceptions last season, and his size would provide a good complement to Peterson.
16) Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Harold Landry
Position: EDGE
College: Boston College | Eagles
Size: 6’3” | 252 lbs
Production: 38 GP | 158 TOTs | 48 TFL | 25 SKs | 10 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.18
Why Here? | The Ravens need to prepare for Suggs’ impending retirement, and adding a gifted talent like Landry to learn behind him for a year, or two, would be a good move.
17) Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Lamar Jackson
Position: Quarterback
College: Louisville | Cardinals
Size: 6’3” 200 lbs
Production: 38 GP | 9,043 PAYDs | 69 PATDs | 27 INTs | 57 PCT | 4,132 RUYDs | 50 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 5.95
Why Here? | The Chargers have shown interest in the former Heisman Trophy winner and with Philip Rivers turning 37 before the end of next season, Jackson could be San Diego’s L.A.’s future.
18) Seattle Seahawks
Selection: Marcus Davenport
Position: Defensive End
College: UTSA | Roadrunners
Size: 6’6” | 264 lbs
Production: 43 GP | 185 TOTs | 37.5 TFL | 21.5 SKs | 6 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.99
Why Here? | The Seahawks sent star DE Michael Bennett to the Eagles, so it would be a good move to find his replacement early. Davenport has good size, and could be a nice piece to build around on the defensive side of the ball.
19) Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Derwin James
Position: Safety
College: FSU | Seminoles
Size: 6’3” | 215 lbs
Production: 26 GP | 186 TOTs | 15 TFL | 5.5 SKs | 3 INTs | 15 PD | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.44
Why Here? | Byron Jones is moving to corner, and the Cowboys seem to like what they see in James.
20) Detroit Lions
Selection: Maurice Hurst Jr.
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Michigan | Wolverines
Size: 6’2” | 280 lbs
Production: 41 GP | 130 TOTs | 32 TFL | 13.5 SKs | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.03
Why Here? | The Lions need to develop a stronger presence on the interior of their defensive line. Hurst had a health scare at the combine, but has been cleared to play, and his production and leadership would make a big difference for the Lions.
21) Cincinnati Bengals (Via the Bills)
Selection: Connor Williams
Position: Offensive Lineman
College: Texas | Longhorns
Size: 6’5” | 320 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.86
Why Here? | The Bengals struggled to get the offense going last season due, in part, to a poor-performing offensive line. Williams has durability issues, but is a solid talent with the versatility to play multiple positions on the line.
22) Buffalo Bills (Via the Chiefs)
Selection: Will Hernandez
Position: Offensive Guard
College: UTEP | Miners
Size: 6’2” | 348 lbs
Prospect Grade: 6.12
Why Here? | The Bills like to run the ball, and could stand to make an upgrade at the guard position.
23) New England Patriots (Via the Rams)
Selection: Mason Rudolph
Position: Quarterback
College: Oklahoma State Cowboys
Size: 6’5” 230 lbs
Production: 42 GP | 13618 PAYDs | 92 PATDs | 26 INTs | 63.2 PCT | 28 RUYDs | 17 RUTDs
Why Here? | The Patriots like Lamar Jackson, but if they can’t trade up, and he doesn’t fall, then they could still come away with Rudolph, who led the nation in passing yards last season. Rudolph has a big arm and knows how to lead an offense.
24) Carolina Panthers
Selection: Ronnie Harrison
Position: Safety
College: Alabama | Crimson Tide
Size: 6’3” | 214 lbs
Production: 42 GP | 174 TOTs | 7 TFL | 3.5 SKs | 7 INTs | 17 PDs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 6.0
Why Here? | Harrison is big. He makes big plays. He makes big hits. The Panthers lost Kurt Coleman to the Saints this off-season, and Harrison’s physicality would be a welcome addition on the back end.
25) Tennessee Titans
Selection: Lorenzo Carter
Position: EDGE
College: Georgia | Bulldogs
Size: 6’6” | 250 lbs
Production: 48 GP | 166 TOTs | 21.5 TFL | 14 SKs | 6 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.8
Why Here? | The Titans finished fifth in the league last year in total sacks with 43, and could use a dominant threat off the edge.
26) Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Da’Ron Payne
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Alabama | Crimson Tide
Size: 6’2” | 311 lbs
Production: 35 GP | 102 TOTs | 5 TFL | 3 SKs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 6.51
Why Here? | Dontari Poe signed with the Panthers this off-season, so the Falcons could use a young prospect to pair with Grady Jarrett to wreak havoc on the inside.
27) New Orleans Saints
Selection: Rasheem Green
Position: Defensive End
College: USC | Trojans
Size: 6’5” | 275 lbs
Production: 32 GP | 115 TOTs | 20 TFL | 16.5 SKs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.0
Why Here? | Cameron Jordan had a great season last year with 13 sacks, and the Saints could look to ramp up the pressure on opposing offenses by adding a playmaker on the other end. Green has good size and plenty of potential.
28) Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: Rashaan Evans
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: Alabama | Crimson Tide
Size: 6’3” | 234 lbs
Production: 42 GP | 150 TOTs | 23.5 TFL | 15 SKs
Prospect Grade: 6.1
Why Here? | The Steelers need to find a way to replicate the impact of Shazier. Evans is a faster linebacker who had good production at the collegiate level, and should be able to start early.
29) Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Leighton Vander Esch
Position: Inside Linebacker
College: Boise State | Broncos
Size: 6’4” 256 lbs
Production: 28 GP | 188 TOTs | 13 TFL | 5 SKs | 4 INTs | 4 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.2
Why Here? | The retirement of Posluszny leaves the Jaguars with a hole in the middle of a talent-loaded defense. Vander Esch is considered to be one of the top cover linebackers of the past few drafts, and would work wonders in an already dominant defense.
30) Minnesota Vikings
Selection: James Daniels
Position: Offensive Guard/Center
College: Iowa | Hawkeyes
Size: 6’3” 295 lbs
Prospect Grade: 6.03
Why Here? | The Vikings added Kirk Cousins this off-season, but could stand to make upgrades on the offensive line. Daniels would add talent and versatility with his ability to play at guard or center.
31) New England Patriots
Selection: Kolton Miller
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: UCLA | Bruins
Size: 6’9” | 310 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.67
Why Here? | Miller is a big guy and an aggressive blocker. The Patriots lost long-time LT Nate Solder to the Giants so finding his replacement should be high on their list of priorities.
32) Philadelphia Eagles
Selection: Hayden Hurst
Position: Tight End
College: South Carolina | Gamecocks
Size: 6’5” 250 lbs
Production: 31 GP | 100 RECs | 1281 REYDs | 3 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.9
Why Here? | The Eagles let Trey Burton go to Chicago and decided to part ways with long-time TE Brent Celek. They added Richard Rodgers but could use some additional depth. Hurst is a bit of an older prospect (he’ll be 25 before the start of the season) but he is considered the best blocker at the TE spot in the draft.
ROUND TWO
33) Cleveland Browns
Selection: Orlando Brown Jr.
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: Oklahoma | Sooners
Size: 6’8” | 360 lbs
Prospect Grade: 6.12
34) New York Giants
Selection: Isaiah Wynn
Position: Offensive Guard
College: Georgia | Bulldogs
Size: 6’3” | 313 lbs
Prospect Grade: 6.11
35) Cleveland Browns (Via the Texans)
Selection: Carlton Davis III
Position: Cornerback
College: Auburn | Tigers
Size: 6’1” 203 lbs
Production: 36 GP | 136 TOTs | 4 INTs | 28 PDs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 6.03
36) Indianapolis Colts
Selection: Mike Hughes
Position: Cornerback
College: UCF | Knights
Size: 5’10” | 189 lbs
Production: 23 GP | 60 TOTs | 4 INTs | 14 PDs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 5.93
37) Indianapolis Colts (Via the Jets)
Selection: Derrius Guice
Position: Halfback
College: LSU | Tigers
Size: 5’10” | 212 lbs
Production: 35 GP | 3,074 RUYDs | 29 RUTDs | 250 REYDs | 3 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 6.14
38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selection: Sony Mitchell
Position: Half Back
College: Georgia | Bulldogs
Size: 5’11” 220 lbs
Production: 47 GP | 3613 RUYDs | 33 RUTDs | 621 REYDs | 6 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.86
39) Chicago Bears
Selection: Josh Sweat
Position: EDGE
College: FSU | Seminoles
Size: 6’5” | 275 lbs
Production: 35 GP | 138 TOTs | 29 TFL | 14.5 SKs | 1 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.59
40) Denver Broncos
Selection: Mike Gesicki
Position: Tight End
College: Penn State | Nittany Lions
Size: 6’5” 247 lbs
Production: 45 GP | 129 RECs | 1481 REYDs | 15 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.92
41) Oakland Raiders
Selection: Jamarco Jones
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: Ohio State | Buckeyes
Size: 6’5” | 310 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.8
42) Miami Dolphins
Selection: Justin Reid
Position: Safety
College: Stanford | Cardinal
Size: 6’1” | 204 lbs
Production: 36 GP | 170 TOTs | 10.5 TFL | 1 SKs | 6 INTs | 14 PDs
Prospect Grade: 6.0
43) New England Patriots (Via the 49ers)
Selection: Sam Hubbard
Position: Defensive End
College: Ohio State | Buckeyes
Size: 6’5” | 265 lbs
Production: 39 GP | 116 TOTs | 30 TFL | 17 SKs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.8
44) Washington Natives
Selection: Nick Chubb
Position: Half Back
College: Georgia | Bulldogs
Size: 5’11” 228 lbs
Production: 47 GP | 4769 RUYDs | 44 RUTDs | 361 REYDs | 4 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.79
45) Green Bay Packers
Selection: Ronald Jones II
Position: Half Back
College: USC Trojans
Size: 5’11” 200 lbs
Production: 40 GP | 3619 RUYDs | 39 RUTDs | 302 REYDs | 3 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 6.1
46) Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Malik Jefferson
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: Texas | Longhorns
Size: 6’3” 236 lbs
Production: 34 GP | 231 TOTs | 26 TFL | 13 SKs | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.57
47) Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Christian Kirk
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Texas A&M | Aggies
Size: 5’10” | 200 lbs
Production: 39 GP | 234 RECs | 2,856 REYDs | 26 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.83
48) Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Taven Bryan
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Florida | Gators
Size: 6’4” | 291 lbs
Production: 30 GP | 62 TOTs | 10.5 TFL | 5.5 SKs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 6.35
49) Indianapolis Colts (Via the Jets, by way of the Seahawks)
Selection: Brian O’Neill
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: Pittsburgh | Panthers
Size: 6’7” | 305 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.71
50) Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Dallas Goedert
Position: Tight End
College: South Dakota State | Jackrabbits
Size: 6’5” 255 lbs
Production: 53 GP | 198 RECs | 2988 REYDs | 21 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.87
Why Here? | Jason Witten will retire someday, and with that eventuality growing closer, the Cowboys need a replacement to groom. Goedert dominated the FCS, and comes into the NFL with plenty of experience and production at the collegiate level, but don’t forget about Rico Gathers.
51) Detroit Lions
Selection: Arden Key
Position: EDGE
College: LSU | Tigers
Size: 6’6” | 238 lbs
Production: 31 GP | 129 TOTs | 24.5 TFL | 20 SKs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.6
52) Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Billy Price
Position: Offensive Guard/Center
College: Ohio State | Buckeyes
Size: 6’4” 312 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.9
53) Buffalo Bills
Selection: DJ Moore
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Maryland | Terrapins
Size: 6’0” | 210 lbs
Production: 36 GP | 146 RECs | 2,027 REYDs | 17 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.86
54) Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: Da’Shawn Hand
Position: Defensive End
College: Alabama | Crimson Tide
Size: 6’4” | 297 lbs
Production: 34 GP | 71 TOTs | 14.5 TFL | 9 SKs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 5.73
55) Carolina Panthers
Selection: Jaire Alexander
Position: Cornerback
College: Louisville | Cardinals
Size: 5’11” 192 lbs
Production: 29 GP | 77 TOTs | 7 INTs | 15 PDs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 5.99
56) Buffalo Bills (Via the Rams)
Selection: Martinas Rankin
Position: Offensive Lineman
College: Mississippi State | Bulldogs
Size: 6’5” 305 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.76
57) Tennessee Titans
Selection: DJ Chark
Position: Wide Receiver
College: LSU | Tigers
Size: 6’3” | 199 lbs
Production: 25 GP | 66 RECs | 1,351 REYDs | 6 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.84
58) Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Kemoko Turay
Position: EDGE
College: Rutgers | Scarlet Knights
Size: 6’5” | 252 lbs
Production: 34 GP | 96 TOTs | 19 TFL | 14.5 SKs
Prospect Grade: 5.77
59) San Francisco 49ers (Via the Saints)
Selection: Uchenna Nwosu
Position: EDGE
College: USC | Trojans
Size: 6’3” 251 lbs
Production: 44 GP | 169 TOTs | 20.5 TFL | 12.5 SKs | 1 FF | 19 PDs
Prospect Grade: 5.57
60) Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: James Washington
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Oklahoma State | Cowboys
Size: 5’11” | 213 lbs
Production: 51 GP | 226 RECs | 4,472 REYDs | 39 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.76
61) Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Will Richardson
Position: Offensive Tackle
College: NC State | Wolfpack
Size: 6’6” 304 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.73
62) Minnesota Vikings
Selection: Jessie Bates III
Position: Safety
College: Wake Forest | Demon Deacons
Size: 6’1” | 200 lbs
Production: 24 GP | 177 TOTs | 9.5 TFL | 6 INTs | 10 PDs | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.84
63) New England Patriots
Selection: Isaiah Oliver
Position: Cornerback
College: Colorado | Buffaloes
Size: 6’1” 190 lbs
Production: 31 GP | 82 TOTs | 3 INTs | 25 PDs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 5.9
64) Cleveland Browns (Via the Eagles)
Selection: Kyzir White
Position: Safety
College: West Virginia | Mountaineers
Size: 6’2” | 216 lbs
Production: 25 GP | 152 TOTs | 14.5 TFL | 4 SKs | 3 INTs | 9 PDs | 4 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.74
ROUND THREE
65) Buffalo Bills (Via the Browns)
Selection: Armani Watts
Position: Safety
College: Texas A&M | Aggies
Size: 5’10” | 202 lbs
Production: 45 GP | 324 TOTs | 24 TFL | 1.5 SKs | 10 INTs | 17 PDs | 7 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.73
66) New York Giants
Selection: Mike White
Position: Quarterback
College: USF | Bulls
College: Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers
Size: 6’4” | 225 lbs
Production: 44 GP | 11,262 PAYDs | 74 PATDs | 31 INTs | 62 PCT | -470 RUYDs | 6 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 5.6
67) Indianapolis Colts
Selection: Dante Pettis
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Washington | Huskies
Size: 6’0” | 186 lbs
Production: 52 GP | 163 RECs | 2,256 REYDs | 24 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.85
Why Here? | The Colts need a reliable target on the outside to pair with T.Y. Hilton. Pettis has run a lot of routes throughout his collegiate career, and should be capable of making an immediate impact.
68) Houston Texans
Selection: Ian Thomas
Position: Tight End
College: Indiana | Hoosiers
Size: 6’4” 259 lbs
Production: 11 GP | 28 RECs | 404 REYDs | 5 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.82
Why Here? | C.J. Fiedorowicz’s retirement leaves the Texans with a hole at TE. Thomas doesn’t have the production, or experience, of many of the other TEs in the draft, but he does have the strength and athleticism to be productive as both a blocker and pass catcher.
69) New York Giants (Via the Buccaneers)
Selection: Dorance Armstrong Jr.
Position: EDGE
College: Kansas | Jayhawks
Size: 6’4” | 246 lbs
Production: 33 GP | 142 TOTs | 34.5 TFL | 15.5 SKs | 6 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.6
Why Here? | The Giants traded star DE Jason Pierre-Paul to the Buccaneers during the off-season, so it seems only right they take his replacement with one of the picks they received in exchange for him. Armstrong starred for the Jayhawks as a talented edge-rusher and run stopper.
70) San Francisco 49ers (Via the Bears)
Selection: Rashaad Penny
Position: Half Back
College: San Diego State | Aztecs
Size: 5’11” 220 lbs
Production: 51 GP | 3656 RUYDs | 38 RUTDs | 479 REYDs | 6 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.8
Why Here? | The 49ers lost Carlos Hyde to the Browns in the off-season, and could use a back that can do a bit of everything like Penny. Penny finished fifth in Heisman voting in 2017 for his dominance as the feature back for the Aztecs.
#Facts: Rashaad Penny is the younger brother of Arizona Cardinals RB Elijhaa Penny.
71) Denver Broncos
Selection: Kerryon Johnson
Position: Half Back
College: Auburn | Tigers
Size: 6’0” 212 lbs
Production: 36 GP | 2,494 RUYDs | 32 RUTDs | 478 REYDs | 2 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.83
Why Here? | C.J. Anderson reached 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career last season, but also had a hard time getting to the end zone, reaching pay dirt just three times on the ground. Johnson finished 9th in Heisman voting in 2017, and it would be hard for the Broncos to pass up a player with as much talent as Johnson at this point in the draft.
72) New York Jets
Selection: Jalyn Holmes
Position: Defensive End
College: Ohio State | Buckeyes
Size: 6’5” | 283 lbs
Production: 36 GP | 85 TOTs | 15 TFL | 5 SKs
Prospect Grade: 5.71
Why Here? | Wilkerson is with the Packers, Richardson is with the Vikings, and the Jets could stand to improve their weakened defensive front. Holmes has good length and strength, but will need to add some more pass rush moves to his repertoire to be successful in the NFL.
73) Miami Dolphins
Selection: Jerome Baker
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: Ohio State | Buckeyes
Size: 6’1” 229 lbs
Production: 29 GP | 159 TOTs | 17.5 TFL | 7 SKs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 5.71
Why Here? | Baker would provide the Dolphins with a reliable “Will” linebacker who can handle coverage responsibilities, as well operating as an extra speed rusher off the edge.
74) San Francisco 49ers
Selection: Austin Corbett
Position: Offensive Guard
College: Nevada | Wolf Pack
Size: 6’4” 305 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.74
Why Here? | The 49ers must protect Jimmy G, and could stand to add depth to their interior line. Corbett has some durability concerns, but is an overall solid prospect.
75) Oakland Raiders
Selection: Donte Jackson
Position: Cornerback
College: LSU | Tigers
Size: 5’11” 175 lbs
Production: 35 GP | 110 TOTs | 4 INTs | 19 PDs | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 5.8
Why Here? | The Raiders struggled to create turnovers last season, and finished with just five total interceptions. Adding a speedster like Jackson to the secondary is sure to create more pressure, as well as aid their struggling secondary.
76) Green Bay Packers
Selection: Anthony Averett
Position: Cornerback
College: Alabama | Crimson Tide
Size: 6’0” 185 lbs
Production: 31 GP | 98 TOTs | 1 INT | 16 PDs | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.8
Why Here? | Averett is an athlete, but needs more experience. The Packers signed Davon House to pair with Kevin King, but adding Averett would give them much-needed depth, and a player full of untapped potential.
77) Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Harrison Phillips
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: Stanford | Cardinal
Size: 6’4” | 307 lbs
Production: 31 GP | 153 TOTs | 29 TFL | 16.5 SKs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.86
Why Here? | Philips can add some strength and depth to the Bengals’ defensive front.
78) Kansas City Chiefs (Via Washington)
Selection: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
Position: EDGE
College: Oklahoma | Sooners
Size: 6’1” 242 lbs
Production: 35 GP | 162 TOTs | 33 TFL | 20 SKs | 5 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.61
Why Here? | Okoronkwo often gets dinged for lacking the desired NFL height, weight and length for his position, but his production at the collegiate level can’t be overlooked. He’s an aggressive, high-motor player who would add welcome depth to the Chiefs linebacking corps.
79) Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Shaquem Griffin
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: UCF | Knights
Size: 6’1” 227 lbs
Production: 40 GP | 195 TOTs | 33.5 TFL | 20 SKs | 4 FFs | 16 PDs | 3 INTs
Prospect Grade: 5.61
Why Here? | New head coach Steve Wilks is switching the Cardinals to a 4-3 defensive scheme, and could use Griffin to operate the “Will” linebacker spot. He displays the athleticism and instinct to handle the coverage responsibilities at the position, and his production at the collegiate level shows his talent as an edge rusher.
80) Houston Texans (Via the Seahawks)
Selection: Joseph Noteboom
Position: Offensive Guard
College: TCU | Horned Frogs
Size: 6’5” 319 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.75
Why Here? | Noteboom is a durable, versatile offensive lineman who can provide the Texans with solid depth. He has the potential to start immediately.
81) Dallas Cowboys
Selection: Courtland Sutton
Position: Wide Receiver
College: SMU | Mustangs
Size: 6’3” | 218 lbs
Production: 40 GP | 195 RECs | 3,220 REYDs | 31 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.87
Why Here? | The Cowboys lost a lot of height at WR this off-season, as Brice Butler joined the Cardinals, and, of course, the release of Dez Bryant. Sutton lacks top-tier athleticism, but has good size and reliable hands, and should be able to produce early.
82) Detroit Lions
Selection: Kalen Ballage
Position: Half Back
College: Arizona State | Sun Devils
Size: 6’2” 228 lbs
Production: 46 GP | 1,984 RUYDs | 27 RUTDs | 684 REYDs | 2 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.46
Why Here? | Ballage once scored eight touchdowns in a single game. He showed talent as a runner, returner and receiver out of the backfield. His stats aren’t great, but his skill far surpasses his numbers.
#Facts: Go pop some popcorn and watch this guy’s film. You will not be disappointed.
83) Baltimore Ravens
Selection: Equanimeous St. Brown
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Notre Dame | Fighting Irish
Size: 6’5” | 214 lbs
Production: 26 GP | 92 RECs | 1,484 REYDs | 13 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.69
84) Los Angeles Chargers
Selection: Oren Burks
Position: Outside Linebacker
College: Vanderbilt | Commodores
Size: 6’3” 233 lbs
Production: 42 GP | 228 TOTs | 15.5 TFL | 4.5 SKs | 1 FF | 5 INTs | 21 PDs
Prospect Grade: 5.46
85) Carolina Panthers (Via the Bills)
Selection: Antonio Callaway
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Florida | Gators
Size: 5’11” | 197 lbs
Production: 26 GP | 89 RECs | 1,399 REYDs | 7 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.88
Why Here? | Callaway is a first-round prospect based on talent alone, but a lack of production, and many severe off-field issues will cause him to wait a while before he hears his name. The Panthers need for receiver help could cause them to take a chance on this troubled player.
#Facts: Calloway was originally suspended from the UF football team in January 2016, after being accused of a sexual assault that occurred in December 2015. Callaway testified that he was “so high I had no interest in having sex with anyone.” In August 2016, Callaway was cleared during his Title IX hearing in a ruling made by attorney Jake Schickel. Schickel was a track-and-field athlete at UF and has donated money to university’s basketball and football programs. In May 2017, Callaway was found with 7 grams of marijuana as the passenger in a vehicle that had been pulled over by officers, resulting in a citation for misdemeanor marijuana possession. He received a $301 fine and pleaded no contest as part of a plea deal in July 2017. In September 2016, Callaway was one of 9 UF players facing felony fraud allegations after transferring money from stolen credit cards into their UF bookstore accounts. Callaway personally added $1,970 to his own account and used the stolen money to purchase a 13-inch MacBook Pro and gloss black Beats headphones. Callaway agreed to a pre-trial intervention that could lead to the felony charges being dropped if he completes 12 months of voluntary probation in October 2017, but was suspended from the team for the season. In April 2018, just two days before the draft, it was revealed that Callaway produced a diluted sample at the NFL scouting combine just a month earlier.
86) Kansas City Chiefs
Selection: FerDerius “Terrell” Edmunds
Position: Safety
College: Virginia Tech | Hokies
Size: 6’1” | 217 lbs
Production: 35 GP | 196 TOTs | 8.5 TFL | 1.5 SKs | 6 INTs | 14 PDs | 1 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.59
Why Here? | The Chiefs could use some help in the secondary. Edmunds size and athleticism would be a good addition on the back end of the Kansas City D.
#Facts: Ferderius Edmunds and VTECH LB Tremaine Edmunds are brothers.
87) Los Angeles Rams
Selection: Micah Kiser
Position: Inside Linebacker
College: Virginia | Cavaliers
Size: 6’2” | 240 lbs
Production: 47 GP | 408 TOTs | 33.5 TFL | 19 SKs | 8 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.59
88) Carolina Panthers
Selection: Tyrell Crosby
Position: Offensive Guard
College: Oregon | Ducks
Size: 6’5” | 325 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.66
89) Tennessee Titans
Selection: Folorunso “Foley” Fatukasi
Position: Defensive Tackle
College: UCONN | Huskies
Size: 6’4” | 315 lbs
Production: 44 GP | 170 TOTs | 21 TFL | 14 SKs | 4 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.68
90) Atlanta Falcons
Selection: Anthony Miller
Position: Wide Receiver
College: Memphis | Tigers
Size: 5’11” | 190 lbs
Production: 38 GP | 238 RECs | 3,590 REYDs | 37 RETDs
Prospect Grade: 5.79
91) New Orleans Saints
Selection: Luke Falk
Position: Quarterback
College: Washington State | Cougars
Size: 6’4” 225 lbs
Production: 42 GP | 14,481 PAYDs | 119 PATDs | 39 INTs | 68.3 PCT | -400 RUYDs | 4 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 5.59
92) Pittsburgh Steelers
Selection: Godwin Igwebuike
Position: Safety
College: Northwestern | Wildcats
Size: 6’0” | 205 lbs
Production: 50 GP | 324 TOTs | 12.5 TFL | 7 INTs | 23 PD | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.63
93) Jacksonville Jaguars
Selection: Duke Dawson
Position: Cornerback
College: Florida | Gators
Size: 5’11” 197 lbs
Production: 32 GP | 81 TOTs | 6 INTs | 17 PDs | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.74
94) Minnesota Vikings
Selection: M.J. Stewart
Position: Cornerback
College: North Carolina | Tar Heels
Size: 5’11” 200 lbs
Production: 49 GP | 199 TOTs | 6 INTs | 41 PDs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.72
95) New England Patriots
Selection: Jack Cichy
Position: Linebacker
College: Wisconsin | Badgers
Size: 6’2” | 238 lbs
Production: 20 GP | 121 TOTs | 15 TFL | 6.5 SKs | 2 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.38
Why Here? | This is probably way too high for a guy who has missed the last year and a half (20 straight games) to injuries, but when healthy, Cichy displayed the intelligence and aggressiveness that is necessary to lead the Patriots’ defense.
96) Buffalo Bills (Via the Eagles)
Selection: Wyatt Teller
Position: Offensive Guard
College: Virginia Tech | Hokies
Size: 6’5” | 314 lbs
Prospect Grade: 5.54
Why Here? | Richie Incognito’s sudden retirement left the Bills with a big hole in their O-line.
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97) Arizona Cardinals
Selection: Kyle Lauletta
Position: Quarterback
College: Richmond | Spiders
Size: 6’3” 215 lbs
Production: 40 GP | 10,465 PAYDs | 73 PATDs | 35 INTs | 63.5 PCT | 186 RUYDs | 21 RUTDs
Prospect Grade: 5.31
Why Here? | Lauletta balled out at the Senior Bowl, and the Cardinals seem interested in the Richmond prospect, having brought him in for a workout.
98) Houston Texans
Selection: Parry Nickerson
Position: Cornerback
College: Tulane | Green Wave
Size: 5’10” 182 lbs
Production: 46 GP | 188 TOTs | 16 INTs | 31 PDs | 3 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.69
Why Here? | Nickerson is a small corner, but his speed and tenacity should result in some early playing time.
99) Denver Broncos
Selection: Jeff Holland
Position: EDGE
College: Auburn | Tigers
Size: 6’2” | 249 lbs
Production: 32 GP | 71 TOTs | 18 TFL | 12.5 SKs | 5 FFs
Prospect Grade: 5.56
100) Cincinnati Bengals
Selection: Tarvarius Moore
Position: Free Safety
College: Southern Mississippi | Golden Eagles
Size: 6’2” | 190 lbs
Production: 22 GP | 104 TOTs | 3 TFL | 5 INTs | 12 PD | 1 FF
Prospect Grade: 5.83
