1. Cleveland Browns
Sam Darnold, QB, USC. I still think the Browns will add a quarterback in free agency and wouldn't be surprised if that guy is Alex Smith. Darnold's excellent skill set could be harnessed in his first year in the NFL and learning from Smith would be ideal for him and the future of the Browns organization.
2. New York Giants
Connor Williams, OT Texas. GM Dave Gettleman gave quite a vote of confidence to Eli Manning, and the former was a part of the Giants organization a good chunk of Eli's prime, so it's not as if he's not tied to the quarterback. Williams is coming off an injury but had outstanding tape in 2016 at the left tackle spot.
3. Indianapolis Colts
Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State. The offensive line is probably a bigger priority right now, and the Colts can address that in free agency. With Barkley, they get a fun, elite-level skill-position player to take pressure off Andrew Luck in his return from the sidelines.
4. Cleveland Browns (from Texans)
Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma. A mammoth offensive lineman with premier blocking skills and improving pass-protecting sets, Brown is the perfect player to be groomed for the left tackle position behind Joe Thomas.
5. Denver Broncos
Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA. There's a chance the Broncos trade up a few spots to secure Rosen, but in this mock without trades, they land him at No. 5, which isn't far-fetched anyway, especially if he gets past the Giants at No. 2. Rosen has been an alpha quarterback since high school, something John Elway knows a lot about.
6. New York Jets
Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma. Mayfield doesn't come without controversy, from his off-field mishap to his on-field celebrations. The truth is that he was an super-efficient passer at Oklahoma and has moxie that'll be fun for fans in New York City.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State. I'll be surprised if it's not a pass-rusher or cornerback here for the Buccaneers, and while Minkah Fitzpatrick is appealing, Chubb's ready to be a star immediately in the NFL and will significantly help the back-end players in Tampa.
