1. Browns: Sam Darnold, QB, USC
The Browns finally get a franchise quarterback. They hope he'll be more like the next Peyton Manning, not the next Tim Couch.
2. Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
Dave Gettleman covets this fine all-around running back. But is he making a mistake not taking a quarterback or pass-rusher instead?
3. Jets: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
The Jets hope Rosen is the answer to their prayers at quarterback.
4. Browns: Bradley Chubb, DE, North Carolina State
They already have a top pass rusher in Myles Garrett, but Chubb is too good to resist here.
5. Broncos: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
John Elway loves this feisty, if undersized, quarterback.
6. Colts: Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame
Andrew Luck can't have enough good pass protectors.
7. Buccaneers: Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama
The Bucs had the NFL's worst pass defense last year. Fitzpatrick is an immediate upgrade.
8. Bears: Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State
You can't have enough good cornerbacks in a division with Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford and Kirk Cousins.
9. 49ers: Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
The 49ers may be without linebacker Rueben Foster, who faces potential jail time for domestic violence. Smith is a capable player with no background issues.
10. Raiders: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech
The son of former Dolphins tight end Ferrell Edmunds can help the Raiders address a major weakness on defense.
11. Dolphins: Vita Vea, DT, Washington
Out goes Ndamukong Suh. In comes Vita Vea.
12. Bills: Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming
Bills might have to trade up to get him, but Allen would make the deal worthwhile.
13. Redskins: Derwin James, S, Florida State
The Redskins need big-time help in the secondary.
14. Packers: Marcus Davenport, DE, Texas-San Antonio
Clay Matthews can use some help in the pass rush.
15. Cardinals: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville
The versatile quarterback fills the void left by Carson Palmer's retirement.
16. Ravens: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
Joe Flacco gets some much-needed help for the passing game.
17. Chargers: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
The Chargers eventually need to replace Philip Rivers, but with all the top quarterbacks gone, they go for a top pass protector.
18. Seahawks: Harold Landry, OLB/DE, Boston College
Rebuilding the Seahawks' defense gets a terrific pass rusher to replace the departed Michael Bennett.
19. Cowboys: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU
Cowboys said goodbye to Dez Bryant. Sutton a promising young talent.
20. Lions: Will Hernandez, G, Texas-El Paso
Matthew Stafford gets another capable bodyguard.
21. Bengals: Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA
The Bengals find their replacement for Andrew Whitworth.
22. Bills: Rashaan Evans, OLB, Alabama
Sean McDermott gets a terrific talent to upgrade his defense.
23. Patriots: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida
Patriots' biggest problem last year was lack of an adequate push from the defensive front.
24. Panthers: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
Josh Norman out, Josh Jackson in.
25. Titans: James Daniels, C, Iowa
Daniels is a terrific inside presence who can only help Marcus Mariota stay upright.
26. Falcons: Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
Goedert is a natural talent who can provide the Falcons their best tight end since the Tony Gonzalez era.
27. Saints: Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
The Saints' offense could use a boost at tight end. Hasn't been the same time Jimmy Graham left.
28. Steelers: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
The Steelers' pass defense has long been an issue.
29. Jaguars: Leighton Vander Esch, ILB, Boise State
The Jaguars need someone to replace Paul Posluszny.
30. Vikings: Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
Mike Zimmer cherishes good cover corners.
31. Patriots: Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
Father Time is finally catching up to Tom Brady.
32. Eagles: Orlando Brown Jr., OT, Oklahoma
Brown had an awful combine, but it's tough for the Eagles to pass up on his talent.
Bob Glauber has covered the NFL since 1985 and has been Newsday's NFL columnist since 1992. Twice selected as the New York State Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association, he is vice president of the Pro Football Writers of America.
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