Baltimore Ravens
Teddye Buchanan, LB, California, fourth round
My favorite Baltimore Ravens pick has to be the fourth-round linebacker from Cal. Teddye Buchanan played only one season in Berkeley but it was enough to get him drafted.
Cincinnati Bengals
Dylan Fairchild, G, Georgia, third round
If the Vikings didn’t select a guard in the first round, Dylan Fairchild emerged as my top guard later in the draft.
Cleveland Browns
Shadeur Sanders, QB, Colorado, fifth round
Shadeur Sanders was my favorite pick of the Cleveland Browns simply because it allowed all of the damn pundits to finally pay attention to the rest of the players selected. The constant chatter about the fall of Sanders had grown nauseating by the end of the first night.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon, first round
Derrick Harmon was one of my favorite five or so players in the entire draft.
Buffalo Bills
Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky, first round
Maxwell Hairston is more than just a really fast corner. He effectively uses that speed to play the position at a very high level. It was probably tempting to get Josh Allen another weapon like Luther Burden III or Jayden Higgins but they did well to add one of the best available defensive players.
New England Patriots
Will Campbell, OT, LSU, first round
The New England Patriots selected several players that I liked. There were about five that I considered picking here. That included Cal safety Craig Woodson. I picked Will Campbell for all that lazy criticism concerning the length of his arms. I’m so sick of players getting bashed for not being the ideal that some teams and scouts have manufactured for a position. If the player can play, it doesn’t matter.
New York Jets
Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State, third round
This one’s lazy. In the draft evaluation process, I kinda made Azareye’h Thomas into the second coming of Xavier Rhodes. Simply because they are both big corners from Florida State, I made them into similar players. Their size, school, and position are about the only things they have in common. None of that mattered as Thomas had become one of my favorite cornerbacks in this draft.
Miami Dolphins
Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan, first round
How could one not be smitten by the giant defensive tackle from Michigan. My first round favorites were Derrick Harmon, Kenneth Grant, and Grey Zabel. I had visions of Grant becoming a similar player to Dexter Lawrence. I wanted that in Minnesota.
Houston Texans
Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State, second round
Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State, third round
I liked that the Houston Texans selected the two Iowa State receivers. I like them individually. I really like them together.
Indianapolis Colts
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State, first round
Tyler Warren emerged as one of the most fun players to watch in this draft. He was Penn State’s offense. Watching his film during the evaluation process made me wish that I’d watched his games in real time.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado, first round
Travis Hunter might be the most fascinating player to enter the NFL since the days players routinely played both offense and defense. It’s going to be fun watching how the Jacksonville Jaguars take advantage of Hunter’s talents.
Tennessee Titans
Marcus Harris, CB, California, sixth round
I’m just going with the Cal player for the Tennessee Titans.
Kansas City Chiefs
Nohl Williams, CB, California, third round
Nohl Williams improved his play each season at Cal. He built himself into one of the best corners in college football and this draft.
Denver Broncos
Jahdae Barron, CB, Denver Broncos, first round
Jahdae Barron was right behind Grey Zabel, Kenneth Grant, and Derrick Harmon among my favorite players in this draft. His versatility is his greatest asset. He should be a fun player to watch moving forward.
Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State, first round
Running backs aren’t often drafted in the Top-10 these days. Ashton Jeanty is one back that should. He was the one of the best three players in this draft. His draft watch started at #4 and lasted until #6.
Los Angeles Chargers
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina, first round
While Ashton Jeanty was the clear top back in this draft. Omarion Hampton was a real fun #2. He would’ve been the best back in most drafts. Hampton should be a perfect fit in Jim Harbaugh’s offense.
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