10 for Josh Rosen, Cardinals steal QB Josh Rosen at No. Each NFL franchise seeks to add new players through the annual NFL draft.The draft rules were last updated in 2009. Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S, Florida State. Indianapolis Colts: Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame. They brought back Alex Okafor to support Cameron Jordan, too. 9. “Sacksonville” made its strength stronger, as Bryan at first will serve as a good situational backup behind Calais Campbell, Yannick Ngakoue, Malik Jackson and Marcell Dareus. 16. Roquan Smith, LB Georgia — Chicago Bears. Atlanta Falcons: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama. Green Bay Packers: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville. Seattle's backfield has been ugly post-Beast Mode, and Penny has workhorse potential. The Jaguars couldn’t help but bolster their mighty defensive line with a Michael Bennett-type who can slide inside and rush the passer. Right tackle is iffy, too, with Vadal Alexander as the best option. That was actually the exact same number as in the 2017 draft’s first round. They have three hard-nosed pursuit options who can play any of the three positions. 16, Prisco: Chargers get an A for taking Derwin James after surprising fall, Prisco: Packers get an A for taking Jaire Alexander after second trade of first roundTrade details: Packers trade with Seahawks back up to No. As teams made their picks Thursday night, SN had you covered with live analysis of the draft results. Moore: Panthers haven't replaced me 'until today', Prisco: Ravens get a B+ for taking Hayden Hurst after two trades down, Prisco: Falcons get a B for adding Calvin Ridley to high-powered offenseDubin: Ridley landed in the perfect spot with the Falcons, Prisco: Seahawks get a D for reaching for Rashaad Penny in the first round, Prisco: Steelers get a B for adding Terrell Edmunds to secondary, Prisco: Jaguars get a B+ for adding Taven Bryan to defensive line, Prisco: Vikings get a B for making Mike Hughes the latest corner for Mike Zimmer, Prisco: Patriots get a B for bringing Sony Michel into their backfield, Grade: Ravens get a B for taking Lamar Jackson after trade with EaglesBreech: Ravens pull off a steal by trading to take Lamar Jackson. The Browns got their future top passer at No. Rosen stays in Pac-12 country after his his mild slide and ends up in a good place with offensive coordinator Mike McCoy. Ward complements Jamar Taylor and new nickel back T.J. Carrie. Minnesota Vikings: Mike Hughes, CB, UCF. 1 overall, Prisco: Giants get a C+ for taking Saquon Barkley due to positional valueWagner-McGough: Giants foolishly go all-in with Eli Manning by taking Saquon Barkley, Prisco: Jets get a C for landing Sam Darnold with the No. Davenport can have a greater situational impact than Derek Barnett had for the Eagles last season. Some teams will be counting on their first-round picks as make-or-break selections for the near future. He’ll have a good shot to start over Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater in Year 1. Chris Ballard stays in state for his offense, giving the Colts the draft's most dominant offensive lineman. The Bills go for this Josh instead of Josh Rosen, and it’s a questionable move for a big-armed, raw talent with iffy accuracy. The Bills made their QB choice earlier, so they slide up here to address a big need for their defense. The first trade of the draft. Wynn was projected as an interior line prospect, and although he’s athletic enough to fit what the Patriots do in their blocking scheme under Josh McDaniels, he’s more of a project to try to fill Nate Solder’s big cleats at left tackle. Tom Brady will love dumping it off to his rookie running back. He’s a big-time project, and that’s not necessarily a good thing with AJ McCarron as a shaky stopgap getting backup money. Gus Bradley gets a hybrid of Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor. — Quenton Nelson (G, Notre Dame), Indianapolis Colts (from New York Jets) (ESPN): No. All Rights Reserved. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA. Girardi blasts 'terrible call' as Harper ejected vs. Mets, NFL Draft trades: Making sense of every deal, WATCH: Benches clear as Baez-Garrett feud is back. Washington Selects Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky in the First Round of 2021 NFL Draft Washington welcomes the newest member of the family, Jamin Davis, LB, … He’s a bit of a gambler and a bit undersized, so he presents some high risk, high reward. 8. Chubb will have a chance to put up immediate sack numbers against lesser protection. Mike Zimmer goes for Hughes’ short-area coverage skills, which for now work better inside with his lack of ideal size. New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State. He’s lightning fast for his size and will fit nicely with last year’s ‘Bama first-rounder, Jonathan Allen. The Browns made everyone believe this pick would be Sam Darnold or Josh Allen for a while, but they go for the highest upside quarterback in this class with Mayfield's arm, athleticism, accuracy and, yes, swagger. 3 overall) this offseason. Barkley will be a good complement and boost to Eli Manning in a dangerous downfield passing game, and he will take advantage of an improved line with LT Nate Solder. To be eligible, a player must be out of high school at least three years. 1 overall, Giants get a C+ for taking Saquon Barkley due to positional value, Giants foolishly go all-in with Eli Manning by taking Saquon Barkley, Jets get a C for landing Sam Darnold with the No. With the second pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the New York Jets select Zach Wilson, quarterback, BYU. The Raiders have a mighty interior line, but new coach Jon Gruden knows left tackle is shaky with aging Donald Penn coming off a foot injury. 14. The Vikings have Xavier Rhodes and suddenly up-and-coming Trae Waynes to keep their coverage outside strong, but they’ve been struggling in the nickel spot. From Heisman winner to Heisman winner, here's what happened in Round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft. 7. The Redskins were attached heavily to Vea, and by no means did they settle by taking Payne. Cincinnati had a huge void at center, and it became the offensive line priority after the team traded for left tackle Cordy Glenn. 12. Moore has the potential to take every short catch to the house with his speed and quickness in the open field. Moore: Panthers haven't replaced me 'until today', Ravens get a B+ for taking Hayden Hurst after two trades down, Falcons get a B for adding Calvin Ridley to high-powered offense, Ridley landed in the perfect spot with the Falcons, Seahawks get a D for reaching for Rashaad Penny in the first round, Steelers get a B for adding Terrell Edmunds to secondary, Jaguars get a B+ for adding Taven Bryan to defensive line, Vikings get a B for making Mike Hughes the latest corner for Mike Zimmer, Patriots get a B for bringing Sony Michel into their backfield, Ravens get a B for taking Lamar Jackson after trade with Eagles, Ravens pull off a steal by trading to take Lamar Jackson, 2021 NFL Draft: Best players available entering Day 3, Fourth-Round Mock: Lions finally draft a WR, Braves catcher d'Arnaud (thumb) placed on 60-day IL, Report: Aaron Rodgers 'intrigued' by Raiders. 3 pickDubin: Jets tab USC's Sam Darnold in latest attempt to find a franchise QB, Prisco: Browns get a B for taking Denzel Ward at No. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Chicago Bears: Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia. NFL Draft winners & losers 2021: Patriots, Bears, Browns impress; Texans, Packers feel QB woes. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | 1. He’s an upgrade over Trent Brown, which San Francisco was likely to move. 30. He might give up more big plays than he makes until he polishes his technique. Jackson will push Baltimore toward a more dynamic, versatile offense with Hayden Hurst in tow. The order for the first round of the 2018 NFL draft is officially set, with one coin flip pending between the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco … Patriots get a B for adding Isaiah Wynn to offensive line  Panthers get an A for making D.J. The 2021 NFL draft began Thursday and continues through Saturday (ABC/ESPN/ESPN App). He’s fearless both on and off the field, and he should have a chance to compete right away to start over oft-injured Sam Bradford and always-ineffective Mike Glennon. The Saints made an aggressive trade up the board for the highest upside pure edge rusher in the draft. 10. 11. Jacksonville Jaguars: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida. The Patriots lost Dion Lewis in free agency and needed an explosive, open-field cog to go with Rex Burkhead, James White and Jeremy Hill. He also is strong against the run and is a complete, versatile defender who Joe Woods can move around and put ideal positions. Darrick Forrest was drafted with pick 163 of round 5 in the 2021 draft class. Expect Michel to be used in creative ways by Josh McDaniels, especially in the passing game. The 49ers got another strong season from Joe Staley on the left side, and McGlinchey, a smooth right tackle who has similar overall blocking skills to former Irish teammate Quenton Nelson, adds some support for Jimmy Garoppolo and the running game. 11, Buccaneers get a B+ for taking Vita Vea after trading down, Redskins get a B for selecting Da'Ron Payne at No. Indianapolis needs an athletic guard with some mauling ability to keep improving its run-blocking. 2:05 am ET, NFL Draft: Winners and losers from 1st round of the NFL Draft, Browns get a C for choosing Baker Mayfield No. The Chargers should do backflips after watching James fall to them and round out what has become an elite defense on every level. 13. Moore the first receiver off the boardReaction: Steve Smith on D.J. The Ravens have had trouble solving their tight end problems, as injuries have plagued them and several young, promising options haven’t panned out. Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen — QB, Wyoming. Who got it wrong? Rate 5 stars Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star . 15. New Orleans Saints: Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA. Don’t be surprised if this pick becomes a lot shinier than it looks now. Chris Ballard stays in state for … 18 to take Jaire Alexander, Cowboys get an A for adding Leighton Vander Esch to defense, Lions get a B+ for adding Frank Ragnow to interior of offensive line, Bengals get C+ for adding Billy Price and addressing O-line need, Titans get a B for taking Rashaan Evans after trade with Ravens. 24. 20. NFL teams will be adding first-round picks to their roster this week and some of them will then turn their attention to first-round picks from 2018. 10 after trade with Raiders, Rosen on being 10th pick: 'There were nine mistakes ahead of me', Dolphins get B+ for selecting versatile Minkah Fitzpatrick at No. NFL Draft picks by college 2021: Alabama, Ohio State tie for most picks with 10 apiece, NFL Draft grades 2021: All 32 draft classes ranked from best (Dolphins) to worst (Raiders), The 11 best late-round steals in the 2021 NFL Draft include picks by Patriots, 49ers, Steelers, NFL undrafted free agents: Tracking the notable UDFA signings after 2021 NFL Draft, https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/2f/1a/nfl-draft-2018-ftr-042618_197k49iao3cym1ld80i1izyrbc.jpg?t=64592211&w=500&quality=80, The 5 best (and worst) value picks from the 2018 NFL Draft. 10 after trade with RaidersReaction: Rosen on being 10th pick: 'There were nine mistakes ahead of me', Prisco: Dolphins get B+ for selecting versatile Minkah Fitzpatrick at No. Watch live streaming draft videos & video highlights. Moore, WR, Maryland. 26. The Broncos’ pick became easy after Mayfield, Barkley and Ward flew off the board and they didn't trade down. The Steelers have Sean Davis strong safety and Morgan Burnett at free safety, so this is a bit of reach in the first round with the future of their defense in mind rather than their bigger need at inside linebacker. The Cowboys had a massive void at linebacker, and with Anthony Hitchens having signed with the Chiefs in NFL free agency, Vander Esch will immediately start to flank Sean Lee and Jaylon Smith. For now, Vander Esch is tabbed for the strong side because of his untapped coverage skills. The Seahawks shock everyone with their pick of a running back who wasn’t expected to go until the second day. He gives the Cardinals a big arm and an ability to throw on the move. SIGN UP to stream the NFL Draft LIVE on DAZN in Canada. 17. The Bucs keep beefing up their defensive line after adding ends Jason Pierre-Paul and Vinny Curry and tackles Beau Allen and Mitch Unrein in free agency. 5 overall, Prisco: Colts get B for taking Quenton Nelson to protect Andrew Luck, Prisco: Bills get an A+ for Josh Allen after trade with BuccaneersTrade details: Bills trade up for QB Josh Allen, sending Bucs two second-round picks, Prisco: Bears get an A for adding Roquan Smith to their defense, Prisco: 49ers get a B- for taking Mike McGlinchey as future starter, Prisco: Cardinals get an A for trading up to No. Washington Redskins: Da'Ron Payne, DL, Alabama. 21. 4 over Bradley Chubb, Prisco: Broncos get an A+ for landing Bradley Chubb at No. The 2018 NFL draft is the heart and soul of the Colts. by sjj038 Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . We have the pros and cons for each of the 32 first-round picks. New England Patriots: Isaiah Wynn, OL, Georgia. 4. Bills' 2017 record: 9-7. New England Patriots: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia. Dallas Cowboys: Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State. The Colts received the 2018 No. The Falcons needed more punch at receiver opposite Julio Jones, and this allows Mohamed Sanu to move back into a regular role in the slot. Hurst, their first Round 1 pick at the position since the venerable Todd Heap, is an older prospect at 24, but he’s a complete one. NFL Draft winners & losers: Who got it right? He can help the Dolphins first as an upgrade at nickel corner before sliding into one of the safety spots soon with Reshad Jones aging and T.J. McDonald facing off-field issues. The New York Jets enter the 2021 NFL draft needing a starting quarterback after the team traded away Sam Darnold, its 2018 first round pick (No. Miller is the big, athletic pass protector Oakland needed to put in front of Derek Carr for the long term. GRADE: B- Analysis: I’m a fan of the player but not a fan … 18. The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is complete. 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