First round
| They throw a curveball, taking the playmaking Mayfield over Sam Darnold. He’s the first 6-1 QB taken No. 1 since Michael Vick in 2001.
They’re committed to Eli Manning, 37, so they pass on a QB and take the best player in the draft, one who can help them right away.
They traded up and got their man. They have Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater, so Darnold won’t have to play right away.
Another surprise: Browns bypass top pass rusher Bradley Chubb to grab a potential shutdown corner from their home state.
They get a bookend for Von Miller and can challenge the Chargers for the AFC West’s best edge-rushing duo.
They finally get some protection for Andrew Luck, who has been knocked around more than any recent QB. And from in state.
Needing a future QB beyond AJ McCarron, they give up two second-rounders for Allen. His big arm can cut through that wind.
A franchise defined by its middle linebackers picks up another monster for the Midway. Smith is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker.
The left side of the Irish OL is off the board. Niners beef up protection for their big investment, QB Jimmy Garoppolo.
They trade up with the Raiders to take the best passer in the draft. In 2006, Cardinals used the No. 10 pick on USC QB Matt Leinart.
With Fitzpatrick in the secondary, they can move T.J. McDonald to linebacker. He’s versatile enough to play safety or corner.
The best Bucs teams were built around their defensive lines. Vea is astoundingly athletic for his huge size (6-4, 347).
They took Payne’s college teammate, DE Jonathan Allen, in the first round last year. Reconstituting the ’Bama DL in D.C.
In a division loaded with star QBs, Saints need to bring the heat and deal next year’s top pick. Davenport is raw but has freakish abilities.
The Raiders have an heir apparent to left tackle Donald Penn. Bay Area teams take the two best tackles off the board.
Edmunds, who doesn’t turn 20 until next week, has a grown-up responsibility to boost the Bills defense. He has the size they like.
The highest-drafted safety in school history, James looks to follow in the footsteps of fellow FSU DBs Xavier Rhodes and Jalen Ramsey.
Fancy footwork by the Packers, adding a 2019 first-rounder and trading back up to give new DC Mike Pettine a ballhawk for his secondary.
At 255, Vander Esch is quick enough to stay on the field on passing downs. With Jaylon Smith, will form the core of future Cowboys defenses.
Ragnow can help the league’s worst run game and an offense that gave up 47 sacks, ninthmost in the NFL. Also can play guard.
Back-to-back centers. Price, who doesn’t have to move out of state, can step in to replace Russell Bodine, who left in free agency.
Evans can slide in next to Wesley Woodyard, replacing Avery Williamson, who left for the Jets. A gift for DC Dean Pees.
Wynn played left tackle in his final college season but likely will move inside as a pro. Protecting 40-year-old Tom Brady is key.
The Panthers see the hard-charging Moore as a new version of Steve Smith, a star in their passing game for so many years.
They trade back twice in the first round to pick up more selections and still get the tight end they were seeking to help Joe Flacco.
They get help for Matt Ryan with another ex-Tide WR to pair with Julio Jones. Taylor Gabriel and Andre Roberts left in free agency.
They had only one rushing TD by an RB last year, and their leading rusher was QB Russell Wilson with 586 yards.
The brother of No. 16 pick Tremaine Edmunds began his college career at corner. At safety, he developed a knack for making big plays.
The vibrant, young Jaguars defense gets a little younger. The challenge is if Bryan can step into the Calais Campbell role — big cleats to fill.
With the future cloudy for Terence Newman and Mackensie Alexander, they opt for a corner over their need at offensive line.
They take their second former Bulldog of the first round. The tough and versatile Michel could be the next Dion Lewis.
Some nifty footwork by the Ravens allows them to bookend the draft with a quarterback — and an eventual replacement for Flacco.