Bob Glauber’s NFL mock draft 2018

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs the ball against Washington during the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. Credit: AP / Rick Scuteri
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: Da’Ron Payne, DT, Alabama.
Cardinals may want to consider QB Lamar Jackson here, but if not, they get a potentially dominant interior presence in Payne.
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: Leighton Vander Esch, ILB, Boise State
Cowboys have expressed plenty of interest in the athletic Vander Esch.
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: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville.
Bill Belichick has studied him very closely. Jackson could be the successor to Tom Brady.
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: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU.
Sutton can add a new dimension to the Jaguars’ offense.
30. Vikings: Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
Mike Zimmer cherishes good cover corners.
31. Patriots: Taven Bryan, DT, Florida.
The Patriots’ biggest problem last year was lack of an adequate push from the defensive front.
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.
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