2018 NFL Draft – Bryan’s Predicted Top 10 picks

Bryan Chung, Editor-in-Chief

1. Cleveland Browns (0-16)
Sam Darnold (USC): Despite drafting two quarterbacks in past two years of NFL draft, it seems like the Browns have a neck in using their first round pick to quarterbacks who will lose their job the next year. Sam Darnold is the closest player to be drafted as the 1st overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

2. New York Giants (3-13)
Josh Rosen (UCLA): The blue-blood bleeding Giants fan based erupted when Ben McAdoo decided to bench quarterback Eli Manning and started Geno Smith. Should the Giants draft quarterback? The answer is yes. Eli, a 37-year old quarterback, received quarterback rating of 80.6, his 6th lowest rating during his entire career. Giants should draft Josh Rosen, the second best quarterback in this draft and let him learn from a veteran quarterback for a year to fully develop as an top-tier NFL quarterback.

3. Indianapolis Colts (4-12)
Saquon Barkley (Penn State):Should the Giants draft quarterback? The answer is yes. Eli, a 37-year old quarterback, received quarterback rating of 80.6, his 6th lowest rating during his entire career. Giants should draft Josh Rosen, the second best quarterback in this draft and let him learn from a veteran quarterback for a year to fully develop as an top-tier NFL quarterback.

4. Cleveland Browns (0-16)
Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama): The Colts can have bright future if the quarterback Andrew Luck stays healthy. Hie is known for giving compliments after getting hit, but the last thing that Colts fan are hoping is to put Luck helplessly get hit on every play. They need another offensive star: Saquon Barkley. With his exceptional combine results, he is talented enough to corresponds with Andrew Luck’s high ceiling as a franchise quarterback.

5. Denver Broncos (5-11)
Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma): John Elway likes swag, and Baker Mayfield has swag. Broncos needs a quarterback, Baker Mayfield is a good quarterback. Their defense is outstanding; however, they had long Super Bowl hangover and were unable to find replacement of future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Baker is going to lead Broncos back to a power house.

6. New York Jets (5-11)
Bradley Chubb (NC State):

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11)
Marcus Davenport (UTSA):

8. Chicago Bears (5-11)
Denzel Ward (Ohio State): Chicago is a rebuilding team. They like their quarterback, Mitchel Trubisky; they like their running back, Jordan Howard. They have decent front 7 on their defense. Cornerback position needs an upgrade. Denzel Ward out of the Ohio State University will bolster their defensive back core and fight against Aaron Rodgers and Matt Stafford.

9. San Francisco 49ers (6-10)
Quenton Nelson (Notre Dame): John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan finally solved the quarterback problem in the bay area. With Jimmy Garoppolo as their franchise quarterback, they are back in competition for the NFC West Championship. On the other hand, they need to protect their Jimmy G with better offensive line. Quenton WILL protect Jimmy Garoppolo.

10. Oakland Raiders (6-10)
Roquan Smith (Georgia): With John Gruden as their new head coach, Raiders need to upgrade their defense. While they have the most dominant defender in the league, Khalil Mack, they need more than just one player on defense. Roquan Smith is a physical, sideline-to-sideline player that Raiders need in order to win some more games.