Raider Watch: 2018 NFL Mock Draft

B USC QB Sam Darnold: All of the QBs are closely ranked. The Jets trade up has submarined the value of the #1 pick, hence the Browns will be forced to draft the QB they like most. Current GM John Dorsey has stated that HC Jackson is not in the loop but as a former USC OC & QB coach who has shown a propensity to love to prototypical QBs I’m sure he’d love to have Darnold.

C NC State DE Bradley Chubb: The Giants usually stick to Football Fundamentals 101 and draft the best QB, OT or DE available. The Giants cut long-time vet DE JPP. I’d be highly surprised if they can pass on such a quality player in Chubb that has a high floor and epic passion for the game. Analytics strongly suggest Chubb will play a LOT longer than Barkley.
D(via ) UCLA QB Josh Rosen: The Jets are totally content drafting whatever QB falls to them. The NFL is a reactionary league. Post Aaron Rodgers’ production precipitous draft day fall given his HoF career production the Jets are not foolish enough to let Rosen get by them. When they made the trade for this pick deductive reasoning would suggest they are comfortable with Rosen or Allen.

E(viathrough ) Wyoming QB Josh Allen: The Bills #12 & #22 should get this trade done and get the Bills ahead of the Broncos to draft the big armed Allen who they believe will be able to play in the elements. However, they will take Rosen if he slips to them.

F Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield: Although Elway likes physical specimens at QB reminiscent of himself, i.e. Paxton Lynch. The Broncos will draft the BPA passer unable to match the value of assets the Bills can bring. I don’t think the Broncos will be able to trade down and will be stuck with the pick.
G (via ) Penn State RB SaQuon Barkley: The Colts surround Luck with a versatile weapon.

H FSU SS Derwin James: The Bucs LOVE home grown Florida prospects. Derwin is physically one of the more impressive athletes in the draft. I’m sure the Bucs would love to have him.
IOSU CB Denzel Ward Washington: Unable to fill an immediate need the Bears strengthen the secondary by adding what some consider to be the most polished CB in the draft.
J Alabama CB Minkah Fitzpatrick: The 49ers need a CB opposite Sherman
K Georgia LB RoQuan Smith: Drafting an off-ball LB at #10 seems ludicrous to me but RoQuan is already a fan favorite and he was recently in Oakland for a private workout. This wouldn’t be my pick but it’s what I think the Raiders will do.
L Washington NT Vita Vea: The Dolphins seem content to let the Tannehill contract play out and draft Vea to shore up the hole created by waiving Suh.
M (via through) Notre Dame OT Mike McGlinchey: Browns need an LT given Joe Thomas’ retirement.
N Notre Dame OG Quenton Nelson: Surprised Nelson falls this far, Washington quickly shores up their OL.
O Boise State OLB Leighton Vander Esch: Clay Matthews will be a 32yo FA in 2019. Few players seem like a fit like LVE in GB.
PSMU WR Cortland Sutton: The Cards need a weapon opposite Fitzgerald
Q UTSA DE Marcus Davenport: In 2019 Suggs will be a 36 yo FA.
R Alabama DT DaRon Payne: Solid Interior DL
S UTEP OG Will Hernandez: Seahawks continue to shore up the OL
T Michigan DT Maurice Hurst: Jones is a gambler. Hurst is a good bet.
U Georgia OG Isaiah Wynn
V (via ) Virginia Tech OLB Termaine Edmunds