I couldn’t wait any longer.

The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, so it’s finally time for me to jump in the overpopulated pool of mock drafts. When and where the top quarterbacks go will shape the draft, so a lot can change before my final best guess April 25, the day before the start of the draft.

For now, I have the Browns taking USC quarterback Sam Darnold at No. 1, North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb at No. 4, LSU running back Derrius Guice at No. 33 and Colorado cornerback Isaiah Oliver at No. 35.

Pick Number Team Name Player Name Position College Note 1 Cleveland Sam Darnold QB USC Browns finally get their quarterback, and Im not buying the Josh Allen buzz. 2 N.Y. Giants Josh Rosen QB UCLA A pivotal pick early. It could be traded, or used on a non-quarterback. 3 N.Y. Jets (from Colts) Baker Mayfield QB Oklahoma They traded up to take a quarterback. The only question is: Which one? 4 Cleveland (from Texans) Bradley Chubb DE N.C. State Browns have their choice of the best non-quarterback. 5 Denver Josh Allen QB Wyoming Look for a team to try to trade up for the last of the top four quarterbacks. 6 Indianapolis (from Jets) Quenton Nelson G Notre Dame Colts desperate for help on the line. 7 Tampa Bay Saquon Barkley RB Penn State Big-time home run hitter falls to Bucs. 8 Chicago Minkah Fitzpatrick DB Alabama Early run on quarterbacks pushes down great player. 9 San Francisco Derwin James S Florida State GM John Lynch cant pass on a playmaking safety. 10 Oakland Denzel Ward CB Ohio State Best pure corner in the draft. 11 Miami Tremaine Edmunds LB Virginia Tech Dolphins could trade up for a quarterback. 12 Buffalo Lamar Jackson QB Louisville Offseason moves were all about finding a franchise quarterback. 13 Washington Vita Vea DT Washington A run stopper in the middle. 14 Green Bay Roquan Smith LB Georgia A lot of good defensive players still available. 15 Arizona DaRon Payne DT Alabama A move up for a quarterback is possible. 16 Baltimore Calvin Ridley WR Alabama Ozzie Newsome turns to his alma mater for his final first-round pick. 17 L.A. Chargers Mike McGlinchey T Notre Dame Protecting Philip Rivers is a priority. 18 Seattle Jaire Alexander CB Louisville Seahawks look for Richard Shermans replacement. 19 Dallas James Washington WR Oklahoma State Cowboys need a receiver after cutting Dez Bryant. 20 Detroit Marcus Davenport DE Texas-San Antonio Great value this deep. 21 Cincinnati (from Bills) Isaiah Wynn OL Georgia Bengals get better up front. 22 Buffalo (from Chiefs) Will Hernandez G UTEP A lineman to protect the new quarterback. 23 New England (from Rams) Leighton Vander Esch LB Boise State Bill Belichick has the picks to move up if theres a player he covets. 24 Carolina Josh Jackson CB Iowa Size separates him from the pack. 25 Tennessee Harold Landry DE Boston College He can get after the quarterback. 26 Atlanta Maurice Hurst DT Michigan A steal if heart condition doesnt become a problem. 27 New Orleans D.J. Moore WR Maryland Another weapon for Drew Brees. 28 Pittsburgh Rashaan Evans LB Alabama Third Crimson Tide defender off the board. 29 Jacksonville Connor Williams T Texas Jaguars have committed to old-fashioned football. 30 Minnesota Mike Hughes CB Central Florida Best player available. 31 New England Kolton Miller T UCLA Line needs help after Nate Solder left in free agency. 32 Philadelphia Christian Kirk WR Texas A&M The rich get richer. SECOND ROUND 33 Cleveland Derrius Guice RB LSU Browns pounce on the drafts No. 2 back. 35 Cleveland Isaiah Oliver CB Colorado GM John Dorsey keeps adding to the secondary.


