2018 NFL draft previews

The Browns better hope he proves to be as good or better than Carson Wentz, Mitch Trubisky, Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson, all quarterbacks they could have had the previous two years.

Pick: 19 Position: Linebacker School: Louisville

Pick: 11 Position: Linebacker School: Florida

Pick: 11 Position: Defensive end School: Alcorn State

Linebacker Reuben Foster's future with the organization is in flux following serious off-field charges, and the Niners could go that direction. But they need to protect Jimmy Garoppolo.

Pick: 8 Position: Wide receiver School: Michigan

A really athletic player on the inside is one of the Falcons' few defensive needs, and Bryan has a wealth of talent.

Pass rush is the biggest need and the Bucs recently added Jason Pierre-Paul, but the secondary needs a serious upgrade and Fitzpatrick has the versatility to help in a variety of ways.

Smith would fill a big hole, but the Raiders are also short at cornerback and could get the fast and skilled Buckeye.

Pick: 18 Position: Wide receiver School: Tennessee

Miami has a couple of spots that must be addressed, but the defensive line sticks out after Ndamukong Suh was let go.

A really athletic player on the inside is one of the few needs they have on defense, and Bryan has a wealth of talent.

Figure new coach Mike Vrabel targets some help for the front seven. Hubbard can aid the pass rush.

Pick: 4 Position: Running back School: Texas

Inside linebacker is likely their greatest need, but if the right fit isn't available, the Steelers can add some help in the secondary.

he versatile and athletic linebacker is just the kind of player who fits into a Bill Belichick scheme.

GM John Dorsey is in a perfect spot to trade out if he can't add Chubb here. The Browns signed Carlos Hyde and Dorsey has had great success in later rounds with running backs (think Kareem Hunt), but Barkley is a superior talent.

Williams could be used on the outside or start out inside to mitigate the loss of Joe Berger. Protecting Kirk Cousins is a priority.

Pick: 5 Position: Quarterback School: Brigham Young

Linebacker is the position that best defines the storied history of the organization, and Smith would be a great player to carry that tradition forward.

They're likely targeting a defensive player and need youth and bulk to anchor the middle of the unit. Payne would fill that role nicely.

Pick: 6 Position: Defensive back School: Southern California

The Colts are likely open to trading down, but there is clear need for help protecting Andrew Luck, and putting Nelson next to center center Ryan Kelly would accomplish that.

The Bills already traded up to No. 12 with an eye toward drafting a quarterback and will need to make another move to secure one. If the Colts keep this pick, look at Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith here.

The plan is to win by playing rugged defense and running the ball, and Kirk would give quarterback Blake Bortles a shifty target in the slot.

The Eagles, who lack second- and third-round picks, could be looking to trade down. If not, adding a tight end to pair with Zach Ertz after the departures of Trey Burton and Brent Celek makes sense.

They continue to try to add wide receivers, signing the Saints' Willie Snead to an offer sheet. Adding James to pair with Eric Weddle makes a lot of sense.

A tight end might be intriguing here, but eventually the Eagles have to replace left tackle Jason Peters, and they can get a player to groom.

There is clear need for a cornerback and like a lot of other teams, they'd love an edge rusher. Ridley gives Aaron Rodgers a skilled route runner to pair with Davante Adams.

They appear boxed into drafting a target for Dak Prescott. The good news is they could have the first pick of receivers. Moore has speed and big-play ability as a replacement for Dez Bryant.

The Bills previously traded up to No. 12 with an eye toward getting a quarterback and will need to make another move to get in position to secure one of the top four passers.

The Saints once did very well with a basketball star-turned-tight end in Jimmy Graham. Hurst, a former minor-league pitcher, could help Drew Brees.

The Jaguars' plan is to win by playing rugged defense and running the ball. But after losing receivers Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, Blake Bortles needs a new target.

They once did very well with a basketball star turned tight end in Jimmy Graham. Hurst is a former minor-league pitcher turned tight end and he can help Drew Brees.

They have a couple of spots that must be addressed, but defensive line sticks out after Ndamukong Suh was let go.

The Giants hope Eli Manning has a couple seasons of high-level play in him and adding the best running back in a strong class only helps him.

Pick: 9 Position: Defensive end School: Arizona State

Pick: 27 Position: Running back School: Florida

Pick: 26 Position: Quarterback School: Michigan

Pick: 23 Position: Fullback School: Stanford

If they can keep their second first-round pick after trading up for Rosen, they could get the latest in a long line of productive Crimson Tide linebackers to improve the middle of the defense.

Figure on new coach Mike Vrabel seeking help for the front seven. Hubbard can aid the pass rush.

Pick: 29 Position: Offensive line School: Wisconsin

Pick: No. 9 Position: Outside linebacker School: Georgia

Getting first crack at a quarterback and the highest-rated edge rusher in the draft is the perfect scenario for the long-struggling Browns.

Pick: 11 Position: Defensive back School: Clemson

Defensive tackle looms as a real need, but so is corner. The Redskins signed Orlando Scandrick after the departures of Kendall Fuller and Bashaud Breeland but need more help.

Pick: No. 2 Position: Quarterback School: North Carolina

Pick: 14 Position: Offensive line School: Vanderbilt

He has the biggest arm in the draft, and John Elway seems hell-bent on adding passers until he finds one who sticks. Allen can learn behind Case Keenum.

Pick: 14 Position: Defensive tackle School: Oklahoma

Pick: 5 Position: Running back School: Penn State

Pick: 14 Position: Defensive end School: Penn State

Wide receiver and safety loom as needs, but the Bengals really must rebuild up front and can select a local product.

Offensive line and wide receiver loom as needs, but when you have to compete against Drew Brees and Matt Ryan in the NFC South, you need cover men.

The Lions placed the franchise tag on Ziggy Ansah, so his future beyond 2018 is uncertain. The pass rush is a huge need, and Landry would help immediately. The Lions figure to be locked into help for the front seven.

Very athletic for an interior lineman, Wynn should help mitigate the loss of Joe Berger, who opted to retire.

One of the linebackers that just went would fill a big hole in Oakland, but the Raiders are also short at cornerback and can get the fast and skilled Buckeye.

Buffalo is driven to find a quarterback and could very well attempt to trade up. The Bills also need someone to harass opposing quarterbacks.

They arguably have a greater need at linebacker, but it's tough to argue with adding a blue-chip lineman who can protect Mitch Trubisky for years to come.

The Broncos invested $25 million guaranteed in Case Keenum with the hope he solves their quarterback issues. John Elway wants to win now, so he will add a player who can help the new quarterback.

Jackson's 4.56 40-yard dash at the combine didn't help him, but in 2011 a cornerback who didn't time very well fell much further in the draft: Richard Sherman.

The Seahawks figure to try to trade down because they currently don't own a Day 2 pick. If they stay put, they must get some help up front for Russell Wilson and a running back they need to find later in this draft.

Pick: 27 Position: Wide receiver School: Louisiana State

GM Ryan Pace has shown a penchant for taking players with huge athletic upside. He can add on here with big-time production in college and sideline-to-sideline ability.

Reuben Foster's future with the organization is questionable after serious off-field charges, and Smith can step in and be a dynamic player from Day 1.

John Ross was a complete flop as a rookie, and they need to give Andy Dalton more to work with. Ridley would be the best player available.

The Raiders are a prime candidate to trade down, and the Cardinals will be motivated to get ahead of the Dolphins and add Mayfield.

They missed on Kyle Fuller in restricted free agency and have a major need to fill in the secondary.

Pick: 15 Position: Offensive line School: California

Inside linebacker is likely the greatest need, but if the right fit isn't there, the Steelers could get an athletic defender with size to roam the secondary.

The Colts ranked 30th on defense last season, so pick almost any spot on that side of the ball and help is needed. Evans would shore things up in the middle.

The plan in Jacksonville is to win by playing rugged defense and running the ball, and Kirk would give quarterback Blake Bortles a shifty target in the slot.

Pass rush is the biggest need, but they recently added Jason Pierre-Paul and the secondary also needs a serious upgrade. Fitzpatrick has the versatility to help in a variety of ways for coordinator Mike Smith.

Pick: 11 Position: Offensive line School: Southern California

The trade up with the Colts had to be made with the idea of taking a quarterback. Rosen might be the most ready to play, and he'll get to learn from Josh McCown.

The Dolphins have a couple of spots that must be addressed, but the defensive line sticks out after they released Ndamukong Suh. Mayfield would be enticing if available.

Pick: 29 Position: Offensive line School: Boston College

The Saints did very well with a basketball star turned tight end in Jimmy Graham. Hurst is a former minor-league pitcher and he can help Drew Brees.

Pick: 14 Position: Defensive back School: Virginia Tech

Pick: 7 Position: Wide receiver School: West Virginia

Versatile and athletic linebacker ought to be a really nice fit for new coach Mike Vrabel as the Titans must replace Avery Williamson.

Two trades down would arm GM Chris Ballard with depth for this draft, and they have a serious need for a pass-rushing threat.

The versatile and athletic linebacker is just the kind of player who fits into a Bill Belichick scheme.

Things will get really interesting here if new GM Dave Gettleman pulls the trigger on a quarterback or trades the pick to a team that drafts one. Otherwise, it's Barkley or DE Bradley Chubb.

The Ravens just added Willie Snead, but he's a complementary wde receiver. They really need to get the position settled, and Ridley accomplishes that.

If the Bills don't bundle this pick with others to move up for a quarterback, they could sure use someone who catches passes.

Some scouts believe Rosen is the best passer in the draft, and he has a personality that would play well in New York.

Payne will help shore up the run defense immediately and plays with a high motor, which should lead to some production in the pass rush.

Cleveland passed on Carson Wentz, Mitch Trubisky and Deshaun Watson, among others, the last two years. The Browns are past due to select a quarterback in the first round.

The Heisman Trophy winner would bring swagger to New York.

The Bengals could use help at three spots along the offensive line and would do well to knock one out here.

With Kyle Rudolph entering his eighth season, it makes sense to add another tight end and give Kirk Cousins an additional weapon. The Vikings then could target a guard in Round 2.

Ziggy Ansah was franchise tagged, so his future remains uncertain beyond 2018. The pass rush is a huge need area, and Landry would help immediately.

An athletic player on the inside is one of the Falcons' few needs on defense, and Bryan has a wealth of talent.

Pick: 19 Position: Defensive end School: Boise State

Pick: 12 Position: Defensive end School: Florida

Cornerback remains a need, but if your team is built around quarterback Cam Newton, he needs more help. Sutton is a big target who could quickly become the No. 1 receiver.

Pick: 20 Position: Offensive line School: Oregon

Ziggy Ansah was franchise-tagged, so his future remains uncertain beyond 2018. The pass rush is a huge need area and Landry could help immediately.

There has been significant roster turnover in New England, and the biggest hole is at left tackle. The Patriots must identify a replacement for Nate Solder.

The defense needs some work, and the freakishly athletic Edmunds should help shore up what has been a poor run defense.

Pick: 12 Position: Quarterback School: UCLA

Pick: 22 Position: Defensive tackle School: Clemson

Pick: 21 Position: Running back School: Colorado

Pick: 9 Position: Linebacker School: New Mexico

The Packers made a bold play for Kyle Fuller in March, and a month later they can add a talented and versatile defensive back after a short slide.

Jackson's 4.56-second 40-yard dash at the combine didn't help him, but in 2011 a cornerback who didn't time very well fell much further in the draft. His name was Richard Sherman.

The Patriots have had significant roster turnover, and their biggest hole is at left tackle. They must identify a replacement for Nate Solder.

The Eagles lack second- and third-round picks and could look to trade down. If not, they could add a tight end to pair with Zach Ertz after the departures of Trey Burton and Brent Celek.

Freaky athletic defender with great size will have a chance to flourish for a defense seeking more speed.

There's buzz they could go with rifle-armed Josh Allen, but I have a hard time seeing GM John Dorsey use the top pick on a guy who completed 56.2 percent of his passes in college.

Pick: 4 Position: Running back School: Jackson State

Some believe he's destined to become a right tackle. Even if that's the case, the Cards need to protect Sam Bradford.

Getting the top quarterback and highest-rated edge rusher is the perfect scenario for the long-struggling Browns.

Pick: No. 8 Position: Linebacker School: Georgia

Inside linebacker is likely the greatest need, but if the right fit isn't there, they could get an athletic defender with size to roam the secondary.

He's got the biggest arm in the draft and John Elway seems hellbent on adding passers until he finds one who sticks. Allen can learn behind Case Keenum.

Pick: 22 Position: Quarterback School: Florida

Pick: 4 Position: Defensive line School: Arkansas

New GM Dave Gettleman has an offensive-minded coach in Pat Shurmur and they seem ready to make a go of it with Eli Manning. There is a serious need for an edge rusher.

Pass rush is the Buccaneers' biggest need, and they recently added Jason Pierre-Paul. But the secondary needs a serious upgrade, and James edges out Minkah Fitzpatrick with size and big-play ability.

Pick: 6 Position: Offensive line School: Pittsburgh

Some folks believe the Heisman Trophy winner will come off the board much earlier, and he just might. But he's undersized and spread quarterbacks from the Big 12 don't exactly have a great track record in the pros.

Two trades down arm GM Chris Ballard with depth for this draft, and the Colts have needs at nearly every position on defense. Ward isn't very big but he's great in coverage.

The Cowboys appear boxed in to a situation in which they must draft a target for Dak Prescott, and they could have the first pick of receivers. Moore has speed and big-play ability as a replacement for Dez Bryant.

The Ravens have struggled to find receivers for Joe Flacco in the draft. They did pretty well last time they went for a tackle with Ronnie Stanley. Another Irish blocker makes sense.

Pick: 22 Position: Defensive end School: Ohio State

Pick: 13 Position: Defensive back School: Mississippi State

Pick: 7 Position: Wide receiver School: Southern California

The Panthers really need to help Cam Newton with an upgrade at wide receiver, but you can't manufacture a prospect who isn't there. Reid has a nice combination of size and speed and covers well.

Davenport is long, rangy and a bit of a project but he impressed at the Senior Bowl, and the Raiders need to add playmakers to their defense.

Pick: 31 Position: Tight end School: Miami

There has been significant roster turnover in New England, and the biggest hole right now is at left tackle. The Patriots must identify a replacement for Nate Solder.

Reuben Foster has gotten himself in plenty of trouble after only one year. Edmunds' off-field character checks out very well and he's freaky athletic for his size at 6-foot-5, 253 pounds.

Pick: 8 Position: Offensive line School: Wisconsin

The Chargers likely are targeting a defensive player and need some youth and bulk to anchor the middle of the unit. Payne would fill that role nicely.

They need to find a replacement for linebacker Alex Ogletree and wide receiver Sammy Watkins. Evans is the latest in a long line of quality Crimson Tide linebackers.

James is convinced he is a top-10 pick, but if he falls he would be a nice fit for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in his attacking scheme.