Mock Draft 1.0: Post NFL Week 1

Written by Christian Lysek

Week one of the NFL season is in the books! As always, this weekend was jam packed full of surprises, including Alex Smith and Sam Bradford, two of twitter's most hated quarterbacks, being the best players on their respective fields, and the Jaguars all of a sudden being good at football. With all these week one overreactions fresh in our minds, there may not be a better time to drop my first mock draft of this draft year and see who your team may pick this spring. Note: An OSOB prospect is an "other side of the ball prospect." As long as a player has not been picked in the real mock draft and plays on the opposite side of the ball of the player picked, then they can be selected for the team. Note Two: I made these rankings. 

Round 1:

1. New York Jets: Sam Darnold, QB, USC

The Jets have the worst roster in the NFL and it isn't really close. With that being said, even if the team was full of Pro Bowlers, they would still need a competent quarterback (see: Jacksonville Jaguars) in order to actually compete. Sam Darnold is continuing to impress me with his accuracy and poise, and he looks like a true franchise changer at quarterback.
OSOB Prospect: Arden Key, EDGE, LSU

Sam Darnold

2. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

Nipping at the heels of Darnold is the Chosen Rosen himself. Rosen has completed 67.9% of his passes for 9 touchdowns and zero picks in two games. Brian Hoyer isn't a terrible quarterback, but he is a 31 year old journeyman. Kyle Shanahan needs a young playmaker, and Rosen fits the bill. OSOB Prospect: Derwin James, S, Florida State

3. Buffalo Bills: Christian Wilkins, DL, Clemson

I can't see the Bills picking Lamar Jackson here because he is too similar to Tyrod Taylor (athletic, plays at a high level, gets no respect despite being good) and the Bills apparently don't want a Pro-Bowl quarterback to lead their team. So in this mock they select Christian Wilkins, a monster of a defensive lineman. He can replace the aging Kyle Williams and the aggravating Marcell Dareus.
OSOB Prospect: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

4. Indianapolis Colts: Connor Williams, OT, Texas

The Colts are a joke without Andrew Luck, plain and simple. If they want to keep Luck on the field, they need to protect him better, and selecting the best offensive tackle prospect in years should help that.
OSOB Prospect: Arden Key, EDGE, LSU

5. Cleveland Browns: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
The Brown have been drafting for upside in recent years, picking athletic freaks such as Myles Garrett, Jabrill Peppers, and David Njoku. Saquon Barkley looks like he was concocted in a lab, weighing 230 pounds and running in the 4.4s for his 40. Add in that he has been a baller for Penn State since he was a true freshman, and this pick is a no brainer.
OSOB Prospect: Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State

6. Chicago Bears: Derwin James, S, Florida State

The Bears have one of the best front sevens in the league, but they also have one of the leagues worst secondaries. Enter Derwin James, a 6'3'', 211 pound enforcer with zone and man cover skills. His versatility could make this Bear's defense elite.
OSOB Prospect: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

Don't let the Jaguars rout of the Texans fool you: Blake Bortles still sucks. Lamar Jackson seems immune to bad performances so far this season, and his athleticism and tools are too much to pass on for the Jaguars.
OSOB Prospect: Arden Key, EDGE, LSU

8. Los Angeles Rams: Arden Key, EDGE, LSU

Robert Quinn exploded in 2013 with 19 sacks, but he sack count has decreased every year since, bottoming out at 4 last season. Arden Key is a great fit in the Ram's new 3-4 system, and Wade Phillips would be able to tap into his enormous potential.
OSOB Prospect: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

The Bengals were shut out by the Ravens in what was easily this Sunday's worst team performance. Everyone was terrible, but especially the offensive tackles. It is time to move on from the Cedric Ogbuehi/Jake Fisher left tackle experiment and take a four year starter in Mike McGlinchey.
OSOB Prospect: Mason Rudolph

10.  Washington Redskins: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU

Derrius Guice

Kirk Cousins was far from impressive against the Eagles this Sunday, but in all fairness, it's not like he had much help. Derrius Guice is one of those freak who can steamroll you and juke you, sometimes in the same run. Guice would be the best Washington running back since rookie Alfred Morris.
OSOB Prospect: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU

11. Arizona Cardinals: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

It may be safe to say Carson Palmer is done. The 37 year old just doesn't have the juice in his arm anymore to carry the Cardinals to the playoffs. Mason Rudolph has his fair share of detractors, but I like his accuracy (especially deep) and his production enough to take him here.
OSOB Prospect: Da'Ron Payne, DL, Alabama

12. Miami Dolphins: Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State

The Dolphins have not made their NFL debut yet due to hurricane Irma, but on paper, the corner position looks weak. Tarvarus McFadden is 6'2'' with tremendous athleticism and ball skills.
OSOB Prospect: Mason Cole, OL, Michigan

13. Cleveland Browns (from Houston Texans): Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama

The biggest question about Minkah Fitzpatrick is if he is a safety or corner. Either way, he is an upgrade for the Browns, who have a need at both positions.
OSOB Prospect: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

14. Detroit Lions: Harold Landry, EDGE, Boston College

The Lions defense put a beating on Carson Palmer on Sunday, but the Cardinals offensive line is weak and I don't expect the defense to be so disruptive against better competition. Harold Landry had 16.5 sacks in 2016, and would make a great pairing with Ziggy Ansah.
OSOB Prospect: Ronald Jones II, RB, USC

15. New Orleans Saints: Bradley Chubb, EDGE, NC State

It feels like the Saints have needed a pass rusher next to Jordan Cameron since Cameron got into the league, so this might be the year they actually do it. Bradley Chubb is a complete defensive end who would be another young piece in the Saints rebuilt defense.

OSOB Prospect: Luke Faulk, QB, Washington State

16. Baltimore Ravens: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M

While the Ravens defense dominated yesterday, their offense was the equivalent of stale bread. Joe Flacco only completed nine of his seventeen passes, while the Ravens stable of bargain bin running backs churned out a win. The Ravens need to take the best offensive skill player available, and for me that is Christian Kirk. He is explosive, has great hands, and has been a playmaker since day one.
OSOB Prospect: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tyquan Lewis, EDGE, Ohio State

The Buccaneers were supposed to play the Dolphins this Sunday but Hurricane Irma prevented them from doing so. The Bucs have plenty of EDGE rushers, but they are inconsistent with their performances. Tyquan Lewis is a big EDGE rusher who is the model of consistency, nabbing at least 8 sacks in each of the last two seasons.
OSOB Prospect: Ronald Jones II, RB, USC

18. New York Giants: Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State

The Giants offensive line made the Cowboys motley crew of a front four look like Super Bowl 50 Broncos. Jamarco Jones hails from one of College Football's offensive line U's and would immediately replace Ereck Flowers.
OSOB Prospect: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech

19. Los Angeles Chargers: Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama

The Chargers have a playoff-caliber roster, they just cannot stay healthy. Despite this, investing a pick in a hard-hitting safety with cover skills is a steal this late in the first round.
OSOB Prospect: Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn

James Washington

20. Carolina Panthers: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State

The Panthers have big bodied weapons in Greg Olsen, Kelvin Benjamin, and Devin Funchess, but none of those players are real deep threat. James Washington is a home run hitter who will act as an upgraded Ted Ginn.
OSOB Prospect: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville

21. Philadelphia Eagles: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech

The Eagles have been trying to get rid of Mychal Kendricks since Chip Kelly left, but they have never had a player good enough to replace him. Enter Tremaine Edmunds: a 6'4'' 240 pound linebacker with instincts, speed, and versatility. Edmunds, Jordan Hicks, and Nigel Bradham would be the NFC East's best linebacker corps.
OSOB Prospect: Ronald Jones II, RB, USC

22. Tennessee Titans: Porter Gustin, EDGE, USC

The Titans are set on offense, but they need to bolster their defense. With Derrick Morgan and Brian Orakpo getting older, they need to bolster their EDGE depth. Porter Gustin is an animal who has improved every year he has played and would fit the Titans mold of physicality.
OSOB Prospect: Adam Breneman, TE, UMass

23. Minnesota Vikings: Equinameous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame

The Vikings receivers went off on Monday night against the Saints, but the drop off in talent between Adam Theilen and Stefon Diggs and the rest of the Vikings receivers is dramatic. With Brown's size and athleticism, the Vikings offense could be one of the best in the league.
OSOB Prospect: Dorance Armstrong Jr., EDGE, Kansas

24. Denver Broncos: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville

With Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr. getting older, the Broncos would be wise to add youth to their secondary. Jaire Alexander is a ball hawk who thrives in the big moment, nabbing two picks and a forced fumble against Clemson last season. Add in his return ability, and the Broncos would get a steal here.
OSOB Prospect: Adam Breneman, TE, UMass

25. Atlanta Falcons: Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State

The Falcons don't have many holes, but they could use a second corner next to Desmond Trufant. Denzel Ward is a shorter prospect at 5'10'', but he is a great athlete with the ball skills and speed to make up for it.
OSOB Prospect: Mason Cole, OL, Michigan

26. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mason Cole, OL, Michigan

The Steelers have a great offensive line, but Mason Cole would be an awesome depth piece. He could play all five positions on the offensive line, and would be a plug and play guy when a Steeler lineman is hurt or leaves the team.
OSOB Prospect: Cameron Smith, LB, USC

27. Dallas Cowboys: Da'Ron Payne, DL, Alabama

The Dallas Cowboys have Maliek Collins at defensive tackle, but there is barely anybody else behind them. Da'Ron Payne is an athletic freak with ideal quickness and strength for a three technique. He will boost a lackluster Cowboy's defensive line.
OSOB Prospect: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

28. New England Patriots: Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, EDGE, Oklahoma

The loss of Jamie Collins and Chandler Jones are starting to hurt the Patriots. Outside of Trey Flowers and D'Onta Hightower, the Patriots are barren when it comes to somebody who can rush the passer. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo can rush the passer, play in space, and cover. he would be the perfect replacement for the Pro-Bowlers the Patriots gave away.
OSOB Prospect: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

29. Seattle Seahawks: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State

The Seahawks offensive line sucks. We all know they will probably use this pick on some defensive lineman with off the field issues, but here's to hoping.
OSOB Prospect: Adonis Alexander, CB, Virginia Tech

Cameron Smith

30. Oakland Raiders: Cameron Smith, LB, USC

The Raiders are Super Bowl contenders at every position except at linebacker and corner. We will see what rookie Gareon Conley can do in his first year, but the need a stud linebacker to stop the run and pass. Cameron Smith is sneaky athletic and has the instincts and build to play day one in the NFL.
OSOB Prospect: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

31. Green Bay Packers: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

With Jordy Nelson getting older and Randall Cobb and Davante Adams being inconsistent, it may be time to infuse the corps with young talent. Courtland Sutton has great size at 6'4'', 220 pounds and is always open even if he is covered due to his elite catch radius. Him and Aaron Rodgers would make an awesome duo.
OSOB Prospect: Porter Gustin, EDGE, USC

32. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City Chiefs): Deon Cain, WR, Clemson

When the Bills lost Sammy Watkins and Marquis Goodwin, they lost their downfield threats. In order to open up underneath throws and the running game, they need a new field stretcher. Deon Cain is a big play waiting to happen and would give the vanilla Bills offense a new dimension.
OSOB Prospect: Van Smith, S, Clemson

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