Ryan Braun Sitting Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup against Yu Darvish and the Cubs on Friday. It appears to be a routine off day for Braun. Jesus Aguilar will start at first base and bat third, while Domingo Santana is in right field and batting fifth. Braun is hitting .275 with five […]

Ravens Trade Up In First Round To Draft Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens traded up in the first round to select Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson at 32nd overall in the 2018 NFL draft. With Joe Flacco getting older and not looking so hot in recent years, Jackson will become his successor eventually. There have been questions about whether Jackson can succeed at the next level […]

Patriots Take Sony Michel At No. 31 Overall

The New England Patriots selected Georgia running back Sony Michel with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Michel looked great in the college playoffs. He's an explosive back that profiles similarly with Saints back Alvin Kamara. Michel has great upper-body strength and can provide chunk plays with his athleticism and strength. The […]

Vikings Select Mike Hughes At No. 30 Overall

The Minnesota Vikings selected Central Florida defensive back Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Hughes has a history of off-field incidents and bounced around colleges because of that. On the field, he has the total package with tremendous ball skills and physicality. He has a knack for tracking the ball […]

Jaguars Draft Taven Bryan Late In the First Round

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Florida defensive tackle Taven Bryan at No. 29 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. The Jags continue to load up on strong defensive players. Bryan loves to knock offensive linemen back into the backfield. His numbers might not indicate how good he actually is, but he needs to get better at […]

Steelers Select Terrell Edmunds At No. 28 Overall

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Virginia Tech safety Terrell Edmunds at No. 28 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. The Edmunds brothers out of Virginia Tech were both selected in the first round this year, which is pretty neat. Edmunds is a big, physical defensive back with a huge vertical. He plays best going downhill and […]

Seahawks Draft Rashaad Penny In First Round

The Seattle Seahawks selected San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny at No. 27 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. It's a surprising pick, even late in the first round. Penny doesn't have much size, but he racked up the yards in college at SDSU. Head coach Pete Carroll is looking for a bell-cow back, […]

Falcons Take Calvin Ridley With 26th Overall Pick

The Atlanta Falcons selected Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley with the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. It gives quarterback Matt Ryan more firepower in the passing game, and Ridley could be the best receiver in this draft class. Ridley is very quick, but he'll need to work on overcoming press coverage. Ridley […]

Ravens Take Hayden Hurst At No. 25 Overall

The Baltimore Ravens selected South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst with the 25th overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. Hurst was drafted in the 17th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013. A Thor lookalike, Hurst is 6-foot-4 and could immediately make an impact in the passing game for Baltimore in 2018. He has […]

Panthers Select D.J. Moore In First Round

The Carolina Panthers selected Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore at No. 24 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He becomes the first receiver taken in this year's draft. He posted freakish numbers in college and was a workout warrior. Moore can track the ball well over his shoulder and is consistent catching the ball. Not […]

Patriots Go With Isaiah Wynn At No. 23 Overall

The New England Patriots selected Georgia offensive guard Isaiah Wynn at No. 23 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He's an offensive guard, but he has the potential to play left tackle in the NFL. He was a stud in the Senior Bowl and his pass protection in college was spectacular. He's also tough, as […]

Titans Select Rashaan Evans In First Round

The Tennessee Titans selected Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans at No. 22 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Linebacker was a big need for the Titans, and Evans grew up as a defensive end. He's an instinctive and explosive player that has a lot of versatility. Evans was injured early last year, but he came on […]

Bengals Pick Billy Price At 21st Overall

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Ohio State center Billy Price at No. 21 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Price will stay in state. It was a big area of need for the Bengals, and Price can play both center and guard, although it is probably a bit of a reach. Cincy was a weak overall […]

Lions Draft Frank Ragnow At No. 20

The Detroit Lions selected Arkansas center Frank Ragnow at No. 20 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Ragnow is a hole-filler and will definitely make life easier on quarterback Matthew Stafford. An injury late last season slowed him down, but if he's fully healthy, he'll be a great addition as an anchor to Detroit's offensive […]

Cowboys Select Leighton Vander Esch At No. 19 Overall

The Dallas Cowboys selected Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Vander Esch brings speed and athleticism to a Cowboys defense that was sorely lacking it. He also played basketball in his youth and had a 40-inch vertical at the combine. He'll bring size, length, […]

Packers Make Trade To Select Jaire Alexander

The Green Bay Packers traded up to select Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander at No. 18 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He plays with an edge on an island on the outside and is very fast. Alexander loves the big stage and steps up in big games. Green Bay's pass defense has really fallen apart […]

Chargers Go With Derwin James At No. 17 Overall

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Florida State safety Derwin James with the No. 17 pick of the 2018 NFL draft. James was certainly the best player left on the draft board, and he will immediately upgrade LA's secondary. He's extremely versatile and has great instincts. He can also play up in the running game and […]

Bills Trade Up To Select Tremaine Edmunds At No. 16

The Buffalo Bills traded up to select Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds at No. 16 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He has a rare combination of size and speed for a linebacker, so he's certainly a specimen. He also has nice versatility for his size, and he can rush the passer or play in […]

Raiders Draft Kolton Miller At No. 15 Overall

The Oakland Raiders selected UCLA offensive tackle Kolton Miller at No. 15 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He's a freakish athlete at 6-foot-9 and has great feet as a left tackle. He'll be the protector of quarterback Derek Carr as the Raiders look to improve on offense after a disappointing season in 2018. It's […]

Saints Trade Up And Take Marcus Davenport At No. 14

The New Orleans Saints traded up to select Texas-San Antonio defensive end Marcus Davenport at No. 14 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. It's a bit of a shock, but the Saints definitely needed more defensive line help. Davenport is a great athlete and is a scheme fit for New Orleans' improving defense. He explodes […]

Redskins Take Da'Ron Payne At No. 13 Overall

The Washington Redskins selected Alabama defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne at No. 13 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Payne is a disruptive force on the defensive line and is really athletic. He can get into the backfield with ease and quickness as a hole-filler. He should start immediately on Washington's D-line. Payne didn't have a […]

Buccaneers Select Vita Vea At No. 12 Overall

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Washington defensive tackle Vita Vea at No. 12 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Vea will combine with Gerald McCoy on the defensive line in Tampa to help seriously upgrade their pass rush and run defense. Vea has tremendous speed and power on the line and is able to shoot […]

Dolphins Go With Minkah Fitzpatrick At No. 11

The Miami Dolphins selected Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at No. 11 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Fitzpatrick is very versatile in the secondary and has a very high football IQ. He is the all-time leader in interceptions returned for touchdowns at Alabama and will be a team leader on defense at the next level. […]

Cardinals Trade Up And Take Josh Rosen At No. 10

The Arizona Cardinals traded up to select UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen at No. 10 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Rosen becomes the fourth quarterback selected in the top 10 of a draft, which is the first time ever in NFL history. Even though the Cards signed oft-injured quarterback Sam Bradford in free agency, Rosen […]

49ers Take Mike McGlinchey Ninth Overall

The San Francisco 49ers selected Notre Dame offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey ninth overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He's best at right tackle and could benefit from getting stronger as he moves to the next level. With this pick, it's obvious the Niners are prioritizing their offensive line as they look to protect their franchise […]

Bears Draft Roquan Smith Eighth Overall

The Chicago Bears selected Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Smith is a highly skilled player that is extremely versatile in the middle of the defense. He's a skilled blitzer as well and has excellent awareness in the passing game as well. He should step in right […]

Bills Trade Up And Take Josh Allen At Seventh Overall

The Buffalo Bills traded up to select Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen at seventh overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Allen is probably the biggest project quarterback in this year's draft, but he could be starting immediately in Buffalo, as A.J. McCarron is at the top of their current depth chart. Expect both Allen and McCarron […]

Colts Go With Quenton Nelson Sixth Overall

The Indianapolis Colts selected Notre Dame offensive guard Quenton Nelson with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Nelson will certainly help Indy's ground game, and more importantly will help Andrew Luck stay upright if he's able to come back from his shoulder injury this season.

Broncos Select Bradley Chubb Fifth Overall

The Denver Broncos selected North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb with the fifth overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. Chubb may be the second most talented overall player in this year's draft class. He's a beast off the end and can also defend the run excellently. He'll pair nicely with Von Miller rushing […]

Browns Take Denzel Ward Fourth Overall

The Cleveland Browns selected Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. The Browns definitely needed to shore up their secondary. Ward can both cover deep and defend the run with great skill.