Pittsburgh Steelers
1. Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
2. Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
3. Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
4. Benny Snell, RB, Kentucky
5. Zach Gentry, TE, Michigan
6. Sutton Smith, Edge, Northern Illinois
6. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
6. Ulysees Gilbert, LB, Akron
7. Derwin Gray, OT, Maryland
It's been 16 years since the Steelers last traded up in the first round. It was for Troy Polamalu in 2003. It was for Devin Bush this year. The Steelers didn't want to have to replace Ryan Shazier but they had to do it. Bush does. He's a terrific run-and-chase linebacker much like Shazier. Over the pass decade-plus the Steelers have rarely had trouble drafting receivers. Keeping them has been the problem. Their track record for drafting receivers has been so good that I have no reason to question their choice of Diontae Johnson. Justin Layne, Benny Snell, Zach Gentry, and Sutton Smith just look and feel like good football players.
Buffalo Bills
1. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
2. Cody Ford, OG, Oklahoma
3. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
3. Dawson Knox, TE, Mississippi
5. Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
6. Jaquan Johnson, S, Miami
7. Darryl Johnson, Edge, North Carolina A&T
7. Tommy Sweeney, TE, Boston College
Ed Oliver and Cody Ford are steals for where the Bills lucked into them. Oliver was a top-5 talent and Ford expected to be a first round pick. Ford, Devin Singletary, Dawson Knox, and Tommy Sweeney will help second-year quarterback Josh Allen.
New England Patriots
1. N'Keal Harris, WR, Arizona State
2. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
3. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
3. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
3. Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
4. Hjalte Froholdt, OG, Arkansas
4. Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
5. Byron Cowart, DT, Maryland
5. Jake Bailey, P, Stanford
7. Ken Webster, CB, Mississippi
The Patriots just restock their roster every year and keep on motoring. Every pick is solid. I can't wait to see what Bill Belichick has planned for ridiculously-sized (6'4") corner Joejuan Williams.
Denver Broncos
1. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
2. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
2. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
3. Dre'mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
5. Justin Hollins, LB, Oregon
6. Juwann Winfree, WR, Colorado
Game-changing tight end, starting offensive lineman, potential franchise quarterback, impact interior defensive lineman, and a raw, uniquely sized and talented linebacker. The Broncos added several impact players.
Oakland Raiders
1. Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
1. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
1. Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
2. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
4. Maxx Crosby, Edge, Eastern Michigan
4. Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
4. Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
5. Hunter Renfrow, WR, Clemson
7. Quinton Bell, Edge, Prairie View A&M
While I was surprised that the Raiders selected Clelin Ferrell at #4 there's no denying his talent. They desperately needed a pass rusher and Ferrell is a very good one. Josh Jacobs immediately becomes one of the Raiders top playmakers. Johnathan Abram, Trayvon Mullen, Maxx Crosby, and Isaiah Johnson should all help a defense that needs a lot of help.
Honorable Mention:
Miami Dolphins
1. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
3. Michael Dieter, OG, Wisconsin
5. Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, Wisconsin
6. Isaiah Prince, OT, Ohio State
7. Chandler Cox, RB, Auburn
7. Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
The trade for quarterback Josh Rosen gives the Dolphins an honorable mention. Christian Wilkins was one of my favorite players in the draft. Michael Dieter should be an immediate starter.
1. Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
2. Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
3. Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
4. Benny Snell, RB, Kentucky
5. Zach Gentry, TE, Michigan
6. Sutton Smith, Edge, Northern Illinois
6. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
6. Ulysees Gilbert, LB, Akron
7. Derwin Gray, OT, Maryland
It's been 16 years since the Steelers last traded up in the first round. It was for Troy Polamalu in 2003. It was for Devin Bush this year. The Steelers didn't want to have to replace Ryan Shazier but they had to do it. Bush does. He's a terrific run-and-chase linebacker much like Shazier. Over the pass decade-plus the Steelers have rarely had trouble drafting receivers. Keeping them has been the problem. Their track record for drafting receivers has been so good that I have no reason to question their choice of Diontae Johnson. Justin Layne, Benny Snell, Zach Gentry, and Sutton Smith just look and feel like good football players.
Buffalo Bills
1. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
2. Cody Ford, OG, Oklahoma
3. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
3. Dawson Knox, TE, Mississippi
5. Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
6. Jaquan Johnson, S, Miami
7. Darryl Johnson, Edge, North Carolina A&T
7. Tommy Sweeney, TE, Boston College
Ed Oliver and Cody Ford are steals for where the Bills lucked into them. Oliver was a top-5 talent and Ford expected to be a first round pick. Ford, Devin Singletary, Dawson Knox, and Tommy Sweeney will help second-year quarterback Josh Allen.
New England Patriots
1. N'Keal Harris, WR, Arizona State
2. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
3. Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
3. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
3. Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
4. Hjalte Froholdt, OG, Arkansas
4. Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
5. Byron Cowart, DT, Maryland
5. Jake Bailey, P, Stanford
7. Ken Webster, CB, Mississippi
The Patriots just restock their roster every year and keep on motoring. Every pick is solid. I can't wait to see what Bill Belichick has planned for ridiculously-sized (6'4") corner Joejuan Williams.
Denver Broncos
1. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
2. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
2. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
3. Dre'mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
5. Justin Hollins, LB, Oregon
6. Juwann Winfree, WR, Colorado
Game-changing tight end, starting offensive lineman, potential franchise quarterback, impact interior defensive lineman, and a raw, uniquely sized and talented linebacker. The Broncos added several impact players.
Oakland Raiders
1. Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
1. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
1. Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
2. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
4. Maxx Crosby, Edge, Eastern Michigan
4. Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
4. Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
5. Hunter Renfrow, WR, Clemson
7. Quinton Bell, Edge, Prairie View A&M
While I was surprised that the Raiders selected Clelin Ferrell at #4 there's no denying his talent. They desperately needed a pass rusher and Ferrell is a very good one. Josh Jacobs immediately becomes one of the Raiders top playmakers. Johnathan Abram, Trayvon Mullen, Maxx Crosby, and Isaiah Johnson should all help a defense that needs a lot of help.
Honorable Mention:
Miami Dolphins
1. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
3. Michael Dieter, OG, Wisconsin
5. Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, Wisconsin
6. Isaiah Prince, OT, Ohio State
7. Chandler Cox, RB, Auburn
7. Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
The trade for quarterback Josh Rosen gives the Dolphins an honorable mention. Christian Wilkins was one of my favorite players in the draft. Michael Dieter should be an immediate starter.
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