2018 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition

Here is the final edition of my 2018 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Cleveland Browns- Baker Mayfield, Quarterback, Oklahoma: There is growing momentum that the Browns are going to select Mayfield first overall tonight. Could the reports be wrong? Possibly. Sam Darnold and Josh Allen are possibilities.

2. New York Giants- Saquon Barkley, Running Back, Penn State: When it's all said and done, the Giants snag the best player in the draft. There's chatter that they select Sam Darnold here if the Browns pass on him and a trade down is a possibility as well.

3. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts)- Sam Darnold, Quarterback, USC: Even the Jets can't screw this up. Darnold is the choice here as the Jets select the drafts best quarterback. I don't see them passing on Darnold if he's still available unless Baker Mayfield is still on the board.

4. Cleveland Browns (from Houston Texans)- Bradley Chubb, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, North Carolina State: There's a distinct possibility that this pick is traded. Lets say the Browns take Chub here to pair with Myles Garrett to form a promising young pass rush.

5. Denver Broncos- Josh Rosen, Quarterback, UCLA: John Elway really wants to trade down. But the Broncos have a need at quarterback. They take Rosen here to be their long term answer at the games most important position.

6. Indianapolis Colts (from New York Jets)- Quenton Nelson, Guard, Notre Dame: The Colts take Nelson to solidify their offensive line as they have to keep Andrew Luck upright and healthy. Nelson is easily the best offensive lineman in the draft and it would be shocking to see him fall passed 8th. It also won't be surprising if the Colts trade down again.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Derwin James, Safety, Florida State: James being picked at this spot is gaining momentum as we are approaching the draft. James is arguably the best defensive play maker in the draft and the Bucs have a huge need at safety.

8. Chicago Bears- Roquan Smith, Linebacker, Georgia: Smith's stock is rising as we approach the draft to the point that it won't be shocking if he's picked higher than this. The Ringer's Mike Lombardi thinks there's an outside chance the Giants take Smith at 2 which is ludicrous. Smith would fit nicely in the Bears defense as they are in need of playmakers.

9. San Francisco 49ers- Tremaine Edmunds, Linebacker, Virginia Tech: The Niners almost have to take a linebacker here if Edmunds or Roquan Smith is still available due to Reuben Foster's uncertainty. Edmunds will only be 20 years old once the season starts. Don't rule out the Niners trading down here either.

10. Oakland Raiders- Denzel Ward, Cornerback, Ohio State: Jon Gruden and Company have options. Secondary, if one of the linebackers are there, defensive line, or even offensive line is in play. Lets say they take Ward to improve their secondary. His skill set is hard to come by in the league.

11. Miami Dolphins- Minkah Fitzpatrick, Safety, Alabama: The Dolphins get a steal here with Fitzpatrick. He's arguably the best defensive player in the draft and his versatility makes him special. Don't rule out the Dolphins moving up to take a quarterback, either.

12. Buffalo Bills (from Cincinnati Bengals)- Josh Allen, Quarterback, Wyoming: I think the Bills move up and take one of these quarterbacks. It doesn't help Allen that he was forced to delete old tweets that had racial slurs in them from back when he was in high school. I don't think that matters. Teams are desperate to move up for quarterbacks and Allen has the highest upside among the quarterbacks in the draft.

13. Washington Redskins- Vita Vea, Defensive Tackle, Washington: This pick makes a ton of sense. Although the Redskins have to consider one of the Roquan Smith, Tremaine Edmunds, Minkah Fitzpatrick, or even Denzel Ward if there still here on the board. Vea is a big body that's going to be a wrecking force on someone's defensive line.

14. Green Bay Packers- Mike McGlinchey, Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame: The Packers probably should go defense with their pick, but they decide to take McGlinchey to improve their offensive line. Don't rule out the Packers moving up for one of the better defensive lineman or linebackers.

15. Arizona Cardinals- Lamar Jackson, Quarterback, Louisville: The Cardinals are obviously another trade up candidate here. Don't rule out a defensive player of an offensive lineman either, but a foundation of Jackson and David Johnson long term is hard to pass up on.

16. Baltimore Ravens- DJ Moore, Wide Receiver, Maryland: Moore gets picked here by the Ravens as there is momentum towards this happening. Don't rule out Calvin Ridley or an offensive lineman here.

17. Los Angeles Chargers- Da'Ron Payne, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: The Chargers pose what is arguably the best edge rushing duo in the league with Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. Adding someone like Payne would only make that defensive line better.

18. Seattle Seahawks- Marcus Davenport, Defensive End, UTSA: The Seahawks lost so many of their key pieces of their defensive line lately which makes Davenport a nice selection here. He is athletic, moves very well, and has physicality, which Pete Carroll would like.

19. Dallas Cowboys- Leighton Vander-Esch, Linebacker, Boise State: The Cowboys pass on a wide receiver and take the talented linebacker in Vander-Esch. A defensive lineman or defensive back is in play for this spot as well.

20. Detroit Lions- Harold Landry, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Boston College: Landry is pegged to go all over the place, but it would be surprising if he fell out of the first round. He'd be a nice pairing with Ziggy Ansah on that pass rush.

21. Cincinnati Bengals (from Buffalo Bills)- James Daniels, Center, Iowa: This pick feels like either Daniels or Arkansas's Frank Rangrow as the Bengals need to help protect Andy Dalton. Don't rule out a linebacker or pass rusher here either.

22. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City Chiefs)- Maurice Hurst, Defensive Tackle, Michigan: Hurst had a heart condition at the combine and that might drop him out of the first round. Hurst doesn't have the size that teams are generally looking for in an interior defensive lineman, but his quickness more than makes up for that deficiency and makes him in particular a great threat rushing the passer on third downs.

23. New England Patriots (from Los Angeles Rams)- Kolton Miller, Offensive Tackle, UCLA: Miller put together a great final season at the collegiate level and he would fit right away replacing Nate Solder on the Pats O-line. Miller is big and strong and would help protect Tom Brady during his twilight years.

24. Carolina Panthers- Will Hernandez, Guard, UTEP: No brainer pick here as the Panthers find their replacement for Andrew Norwell. Hernandez is big and powerful and he provides mobility.

25. Tennessee Titans- Rashaan Evans, Linebacker, Alabama: Evans brings an athletic presence who can fill multiple roles. He was more of an edge defender early in his career however, he also showed well in a more traditional role over the last two years.

26. Atlanta Falcons- Taven Bryan, Defensive Tackle, Florida: The Falcons take Bryan here to help replace Dontari Poe. Bryan has drawn comparisons to JJ Watt in the past.

27. New Orleans Saints- Dallas Goedert, Tight End, South Dakota State: Goedert's draft stock is trending down due to injury concerns. Goedert is thought out by some to be the best tight end in this draft class and would be a nice weapon for Drew Brees.

28. Pittsburgh Steelers- Josh Jackson, Cornerback, Iowa: With Rashaan Evans and Leighton Vander-Esch off the board, the Steelers take Jackson, who is someone that's might go in the top 15 or completely fall out of the first round. He led the FBS in interceptions last season and has size and speed.

29. Jacksonville Jaguars- Calvin Ridley, Wide Receiver, Alabama: Ridley dropping this far would be a massive steal for the Jaguars as they find someone to replace Allen Robinson. Ridley brings a downfield, speedy option on the outside that would bring a different look to the Jags offense.

30. Minnesota Vikings- Isaiah Wynn, Guard/Offensive Tackle, Georgia: The Vikings bolster their offensive line by selecting Wynn, who could be a possible steal. He can play tackle if needed but will succeed as a guard instantly and plays with outstanding leverage and has the athleticism to mirror pass-rushers.

31. New England Patriots- Mike Hughes, Cornerback, UCF: The Pats decide whether to take quarterback to take Tom Brady's long term replacement, a tight end to eventually replace Rob Gronkowski, or to get a young defensive player? They go defense and take Hughes to replace Malcolm Butler in their secondary.

32. Philadelphia Eagles- Jaire Alexander, Cornerback, Louisville: Alexander is a fast riser on many peoples mock boards and the Eagles can use another corner after losing Patrick Robinson in free agency. He is great in man-to-man coverage and could be drafted higher than this.