The NFL Draft is just one week away.
This year’s draft is heavy with defensive backs, particularly cornerbacks and running backs. But as usual, as we get closer to the first round, teams begin getting interested in the quarterbacks, too.
To gauge what all 32 NFL teams may be considering in the first round, we weighed the opinions of seven experts based on their mock drafts. For picks without a consensus, we went with a compelling argument for a position of need.
Our seven experts experts are: Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay of ESPN; Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated; Pete Prisco of CBS Sports; Lance Zierlein of NFL Network; Danny Kelly of The Ringer, and Pro Football Focus.
No. 1 Cleveland Browns — Myles Garrett, DE
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Experts: 7 of 7
School: Texas A&M
Other possibilities: none
Key expert quote: McShay: “There’s no reason to overthink this, Cleveland. Take the clear-cut best player in this draft.”
No. 2 San Francisco 49ers — Solomon Thomas, DE
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Experts: 4 of 7
School: Stanford
Other possibilities: Mitch Trubisky (QB), Derek Barnett (DE)
Key expert quote: Kelly: “San Francisco needs a true weak-side edge rusher for early downs. Thomas is an instant impact starter at that spot, and he’s got the Michael Bennett–esque ability to bring pressure from the interior on third downs.”
No. 3 Chicago Bears — Jonathan Allen, DL
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Experts: 3 of 7
School: Alabama
Other possibilities: Malik Hooker (S), Marshon Lattimore (CB), Gareon Conley (CB)
Key expert quote: McShay: “Allen’s quickness and power help him constantly push the pocket as a pass-rusher, and he had 22.5 sacks in the past two seasons. The Bears could use a solidifying force along the interior.”
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