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Justin Rogers' NFL mock draft 3.0

Go through the gallery for Justin Rogers' NFL mock draft, version 3.0, which includes Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen (pictured).
Go through the gallery for Justin Rogers' NFL mock draft, version 3.0, which includes Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen (pictured).
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1. Cleveland: Sam Darnold, QB, USC. Having some mystery at the top of the draft has added intrigue to Thursday night, but Darnold isn't just the safe pick, he's the best pick.
1. Cleveland: Sam Darnold, QB, USC. Having some mystery at the top of the draft has added intrigue to Thursday night, but Darnold isn't just the safe pick, he's the best pick.
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2. New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State. Had the Browns gone a different direction, it would have been tough to pass up Darnold as Eli Manning’s eventual replacement. Instead, the Giants give Manning an elite running back for the twilight of his career.
2. New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State. Had the Browns gone a different direction, it would have been tough to pass up Darnold as Eli Manning’s eventual replacement. Instead, the Giants give Manning an elite running back for the twilight of his career.
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3. New York Jets: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma. The Jets traded up a month ago to secure their quarterback, and none of the options is better equipped to handle the pressure of the Big Apple than Mayfield.
3. New York Jets: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma. The Jets traded up a month ago to secure their quarterback, and none of the options is better equipped to handle the pressure of the Big Apple than Mayfield.
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4. Cleveland: Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State. Chubb, paired with last year's No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett, gives the Browns the makings of an elite pass rush. Of course, it shouldn't surprise anyone if the Browns shop the selection.
4. Cleveland: Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State. Chubb, paired with last year's No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett, gives the Browns the makings of an elite pass rush. Of course, it shouldn't surprise anyone if the Browns shop the selection.
Keith Srakocic, Associated Press
5. Buffalo (trade with Denver): Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming. Instead of drafting Allen and counting on the rocket-armed QB to figure out his accuracy issues as a pro, the Broncos pass the buck to the Bills for a pair of choices later in the first round.
5. Buffalo (trade with Denver): Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming. Instead of drafting Allen and counting on the rocket-armed QB to figure out his accuracy issues as a pro, the Broncos pass the buck to the Bills for a pair of choices later in the first round.
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6. Indianapolis: Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia. The Colts need pass-rush help, but with poor value at the top of the board, they add the tone-setting Georgia linebacker.
6. Indianapolis: Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia. The Colts need pass-rush help, but with poor value at the top of the board, they add the tone-setting Georgia linebacker.
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7. Tampa Bay: Derwin James, S, Florida State. James is a big upgrade over Chris Conte and a building block for the Bucs secondary. He also will provide a strong leadership voice in the locker room for years to come.
7. Tampa Bay: Derwin James, S, Florida State. James is a big upgrade over Chris Conte and a building block for the Bucs secondary. He also will provide a strong leadership voice in the locker room for years to come.
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8. Chicago: Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame. After parting ways with Josh Sitton, the Bears take the draft's best offensive lineman to help open holes for Jordan Howard and protect Mitchell Trubisky.
8. Chicago: Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame. After parting ways with Josh Sitton, the Bears take the draft's best offensive lineman to help open holes for Jordan Howard and protect Mitchell Trubisky.
Darron Cummings, Associated Press
9. San Francisco: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech. It's only a matter of time before the 49ers part ways with troubled linebacker Reuben Foster. Edmunds softens that blow.
9. San Francisco: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech. It's only a matter of time before the 49ers part ways with troubled linebacker Reuben Foster. Edmunds softens that blow.
Don Petersen, Associated Press
10. Oakland: Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State. The Raiders drafted an Ohio State corner last year and will go back to that well again to flesh out a thin secondary.
10. Oakland: Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State. The Raiders drafted an Ohio State corner last year and will go back to that well again to flesh out a thin secondary.
Jay LaPrete, Associated Press
11. Arizona (trade with Miami): Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA. Rosen might be the draft's best passer, but concerns about his commitment to football have anchored his stock. The Cardinals take advantage of the bargain price, giving the Dolphins a third-rounder to make the move up.
11. Arizona (trade with Miami): Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA. Rosen might be the draft's best passer, but concerns about his commitment to football have anchored his stock. The Cardinals take advantage of the bargain price, giving the Dolphins a third-rounder to make the move up.
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12. Denver (trade with Buffalo): Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame. The Broncos recently acquired Jared Veldheer in a trade, but he's in the final year of his contract. McGlinchey gives the team long-term security at right tackle.
12. Denver (trade with Buffalo): Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame. The Broncos recently acquired Jared Veldheer in a trade, but he's in the final year of his contract. McGlinchey gives the team long-term security at right tackle.
Darron Cummings, Associated Press
13. Washington: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama. Probably not Washington's biggest need, the value of adding the versatile Fitzpatrick will be too much to pass up.
13. Washington: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama. Probably not Washington's biggest need, the value of adding the versatile Fitzpatrick will be too much to pass up.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
14. Green Bay: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville. After failing to snatch Kyle Fuller away from the Bears, Alexander fills a need at cornerback. He has exceptional top-end and change-of-direction speed to make plays on the ball. He'll make a strong pairing with Kevin King, last year's second-round selection.
14. Green Bay: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville. After failing to snatch Kyle Fuller away from the Bears, Alexander fills a need at cornerback. He has exceptional top-end and change-of-direction speed to make plays on the ball. He'll make a strong pairing with Kevin King, last year's second-round selection.
Gerry Broome, Associated Press
15. Miami (trade with Arizona): Vita Vea, DT, Washington. The Dolphins have plenty of pass-rushing juice on the edges, but need help replacing Ndamukong Suh. Vea is a different style defender, but will immediately help clog the run lanes while occasionally collapsing the pocket.
15. Miami (trade with Arizona): Vita Vea, DT, Washington. The Dolphins have plenty of pass-rushing juice on the edges, but need help replacing Ndamukong Suh. Vea is a different style defender, but will immediately help clog the run lanes while occasionally collapsing the pocket.
Elaine Thompson, Associated Press
16. Baltimore: Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State. For months, we anticipated receiver at this spot, but after free agency, the need is less pressing. Vander Esch gives the Ravens defense a sideline-to-sideline linebacker who has a nose for the ball.
16. Baltimore: Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State. For months, we anticipated receiver at this spot, but after free agency, the need is less pressing. Vander Esch gives the Ravens defense a sideline-to-sideline linebacker who has a nose for the ball.
Otto Kitsinger, Associated Press
17. Los Angeles Chargers: Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama. The Chargers arguably have the best edge-rushing tandem in the NFL. Payne will solidify the middle of their line.
17. Los Angeles Chargers: Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama. The Chargers arguably have the best edge-rushing tandem in the NFL. Payne will solidify the middle of their line.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
18. Seattle: Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA. After trading away Michael Bennett, and lingering long-term concerns about Cliff Avril's neck, the Seahawks opt to wait on cornerback and take the edge rusher with upside.
18. Seattle: Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA. After trading away Michael Bennett, and lingering long-term concerns about Cliff Avril's neck, the Seahawks opt to wait on cornerback and take the edge rusher with upside.
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19. Dallas: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama. After parting ways with Dez Bryant, the Cowboys are fortunate to have the draft's best receiver fall to them at No. 19.
19. Dallas: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama. After parting ways with Dez Bryant, the Cowboys are fortunate to have the draft's best receiver fall to them at No. 19.
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20. Detroit: Harold Landry, DE, Boston College. General manager Bob Quinn passes up on completing his offensive line with a top guard to take Landry, an explosive pass rusher who has drawn comparisons to Vic Beasley. In a class light on edge talent, Lions should be thrilled if the board falls this way.
20. Detroit: Harold Landry, DE, Boston College. General manager Bob Quinn passes up on completing his offensive line with a top guard to take Landry, an explosive pass rusher who has drawn comparisons to Vic Beasley. In a class light on edge talent, Lions should be thrilled if the board falls this way.
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21. Cincinnati: Isaiah Wynn, G, Georgia. The Bengals continue the offseason rebuild of their offensive line, drafting the versatile, athletic Wynn.
21. Cincinnati: Isaiah Wynn, G, Georgia. The Bengals continue the offseason rebuild of their offensive line, drafting the versatile, athletic Wynn.
John Raoux, Associated Press
22. Denver (trade with Buffalo): Will Hernandez, G, UTEP. Double-dipping on offensive linemen in the first round, the Broncos should be intent on protecting free-agent addition Case Keenum.
22. Denver (trade with Buffalo): Will Hernandez, G, UTEP. Double-dipping on offensive linemen in the first round, the Broncos should be intent on protecting free-agent addition Case Keenum.
Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press
23. New England: Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA. Miller has some technical flaws that will need to be ironed out, but the size and athleticism are coachable. The pick helps ease the losses of Nate Solder and Cam Fleming in free agency.
23. New England: Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA. Miller has some technical flaws that will need to be ironed out, but the size and athleticism are coachable. The pick helps ease the losses of Nate Solder and Cam Fleming in free agency.
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24. Carolina: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa. The Panthers tried to sign Bashaud Breeland in free agency, but he failed the physical. Scoring Jackson at this spot would be a steal. The ball-hawking corner intercepted eight passes and broke up another 18 last season.
24. Carolina: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa. The Panthers tried to sign Bashaud Breeland in free agency, but he failed the physical. Scoring Jackson at this spot would be a steal. The ball-hawking corner intercepted eight passes and broke up another 18 last season.
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25. Tennessee: Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama. The Titans need an edge rusher, but there's no value at the position in this projection. Evans would still be a big boost to a front seven that has struggled to protect the middle of the field.
25. Tennessee: Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama. The Titans need an edge rusher, but there's no value at the position in this projection. Evans would still be a big boost to a front seven that has struggled to protect the middle of the field.
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26. Atlanta: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida. Dan Quinn has a knack for getting the most out of his defensive talent. If the coach can maximize Bryan’s potential, look out.
26. Atlanta: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida. Dan Quinn has a knack for getting the most out of his defensive talent. If the coach can maximize Bryan’s potential, look out.
John Raoux, Associated Press
27. New Orleans: Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina. The New Orleans' offense is already scary with its future Hall of Fame quarterback, dynamic backfield combo and legit No. 1 wideout. By adding the draft's best tight end, the unit becomes even tougher to slow.
27. New Orleans: Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina. The New Orleans' offense is already scary with its future Hall of Fame quarterback, dynamic backfield combo and legit No. 1 wideout. By adding the draft's best tight end, the unit becomes even tougher to slow.
Sean Rayford, Associated Press
28. Pittsburgh: Justin Reid, S, Stanford. The Steelers need a replacement for Ryan Shazier, but with Evans going to the Titans, Pittsburgh settles for the versatile, athletic Reid (right) to continue the team's makeover in the defensive backfield.
28. Pittsburgh: Justin Reid, S, Stanford. The Steelers need a replacement for Ryan Shazier, but with Evans going to the Titans, Pittsburgh settles for the versatile, athletic Reid (right) to continue the team's makeover in the defensive backfield.
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29. Jacksonville: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville. Blake Bortles rebounded last season, earning what amounts to a two-year contract extension with a team option for a third year. But even if QB isn't a pressing need, Jackson's game-breaking potential is too much for one of the NFL’s up-and-coming franchises to pass up.
29. Jacksonville: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville. Blake Bortles rebounded last season, earning what amounts to a two-year contract extension with a team option for a third year. But even if QB isn't a pressing need, Jackson's game-breaking potential is too much for one of the NFL’s up-and-coming franchises to pass up.
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30. Minnesota: Connor Williams, OT, Texas. The Vikings have one of the NFL's deepest rosters, but improving the offensive line continues to be a focus. Williams should be able to eventually replace Mike Remmers on the right side.
30. Minnesota: Connor Williams, OT, Texas. The Vikings have one of the NFL's deepest rosters, but improving the offensive line continues to be a focus. Williams should be able to eventually replace Mike Remmers on the right side.
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31. New England: D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland. It feels like the Patriots can plug just about anybody in at wide receiver and succeed, but after losing Danny Amendola in free agency and trading Brandin Cooks, Moore would keep Tom Brady's cupboard stocked.
31. New England: D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland. It feels like the Patriots can plug just about anybody in at wide receiver and succeed, but after losing Danny Amendola in free agency and trading Brandin Cooks, Moore would keep Tom Brady's cupboard stocked.
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32. Philadelphia: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia. The Eagles lost LeGarrette Blount in free agency and Jay Ajayi is in the final year of his contract. Snagging a high-end complement at the end of the first round, whether it's Michel, Derrius Guice or Nick Chubb, will allow the defending champs to maintain enviable offensive balance.
32. Philadelphia: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia. The Eagles lost LeGarrette Blount in free agency and Jay Ajayi is in the final year of his contract. Snagging a high-end complement at the end of the first round, whether it's Michel, Derrius Guice or Nick Chubb, will allow the defending champs to maintain enviable offensive balance.
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