Baltimore Ravens |
![]() Notable pick: Brown could make this a home run in the draft. If his pre-draft workouts were any indication, a simple uptick in work ethic may be in order to match his impressive on-field play. Hurst and Andrews extend the middle of the field from Day 1, as does former New Mexico State high-riser Scott. |
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Round,
Selection,
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Player | School | DN Big Board
Rank/ Grade |
‘Nasty’ Take: |
1 (25) | Hayden
Hurst TE-6’5 250 |
South Carolina | 39 (2nd Round | Smooth. He even spent a game tracking punts in 2016 (Georgia). Underrated run after the catch skill. |
1 (32) Trade from Philadelphia | Lamar
Jackson QB-6’2 216 |
Louisville | 10 (1st Round) | Underrated as a passer, Jackson will make tacklers miss in the NFL…too. |
3 (83) | Orlando
Brown OT-6’8 345 |
Oklahoma | 158 (3rd Round) | Brown’s barrel-chested approach extended itself into the fourth quarters of games. |
3 (86) | Mark
Andrews TE-6’5 256 |
Oklahoma | 92 (3rd Round) | Andrews has the ability to run routes from a flexed position and is strong enough to make contested catches. |
4 (118) | Anthony
Averett CB-5’11 183 |
Alabama | 206 (4th Round) | Averett’s uncle Bryant McKinnie once played for the Ravens. |
4 (122) | Kenny
Young LB-6’1 236 |
UCLA | 187 (4th Roiund) | Young’s coverage ability is reminiscent to former UCLA LB Jayon Brown (Titans). |
4 (132) | Jaleel
Scott WR-6’5 218 |
New Mexico St. | 208 (4th Round) | Scott’s one-hand grab vs. Arizona State in 2017 was just one of many spectacular on-ball adjustments he made as a senior. Catch radius (34-inch arms) helps his cause. |
5 (162) | Jordan
Lasley WR-6’1 203 |
UCLA | 259 (4th Round) | Lasley is a smooth receiver who balanced concentration lapses with an ability to roll speed cuts. |
6 (190) | DeShon
Elliott S-6’1 210 |
Texas | 115 (3rd Round) | Elliott has some stiffness, but he reacts well breaking downhill on the ball. His eyes have been undisciplined. He has potential as a special teams cover guy. |
6 (212) | Greg
Senat OT-6’5 302 |
Wagner | 434 (5th Round) | Senat brings an 84-inch wingspan and a look reminiscent to former Boise State Bronco Charles Leno coming out of school. Leverage issues need to be corrected. |
6 (215) | Bradley
Bozeman OC-6’5 317 |
Alabama | 482 (6th Round) | More of a position than drive blocker, Bozeman uses his size to win as a run blocker. A lack of foot speed is evident. |
7 (238) | Zach
Sieler DE-6’6 288 |
Ferris State | N/A | Wins during the second phase of downs. His combination of size and strength could help him land a roster spot. |
Cincinnati Bengals |
![]() Photo by: Corey Chavous, DraftNasty Magazine Notable picks: Price has to be able to create more forward movement for what has been a stagnant rushing attack. In addition, his line calls will be important for a unit that struggled giving up sacks. Bates III and Jefferson will have a tough time earning playing time with a number of veterans currently on the roster. The Bengals added quality depth at a number of spots on the defensive side of the ball. Harris may be the surprise of the group. |
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Round,
Selection,
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Player | School | DN Big Board
Rank/ Grade |
‘Nasty’ Take: |
1 (21) | Billy
Price OC-6’4 306 |
Ohio State | 37 (2nd Round) | Price’s addition will help a unit that averaged just 3.6 yards per rushing attempt in 2017. |
2 (54) | Jessie
Bates III S-6’1 200 |
Wake Forest | 18 (2nd Round) | Bates III’s eye speed is elite and his ball skills are above average. His range could enhance the Bengals’ coverage packages. |
3 (77) | Sam
Hubbard DE-6’5 270 |
Ohio State | 50 (2nd Round) | Hubbard has impressive change of direction (6.88 3-cone) at 270 pounds. Needs to work on developing more speed-to-power as a pass rusher. |
3 (78) | Malik
Jefferson LB-6’2 236 |
Texas | 88 (3rd Round) | Jefferson- an underrated blitzer- improved his key-and-diagnose in DC Todd Orlando’s schemes. |
4 (112) | Mark
Walton RB-5’10 202 |
Miami (Fla.) | 148 (3rd Round) | Walton’s ability to break tackles is aided by an ability to run routes out of the backfield. |
5 (151) | Davontae
Harris CB-5’11 205 |
Illinois State | 98 (3rd Round) | This is a player who impressed at every stop of the postseason process. He will challenge for playing time either outside or inside due to his physicality. |
5 (158) | Andrew
Brown DT-6’3 294 |
Virginia | 125 (3rd Round) | Brown never quite lived up to his pre-collegiate hype, but he still produced 26.5 tackles for loss in his career. |
5 (170) | Darius
Phillips AP-5’10 188 |
Western Michigan | 190 (4th Round) | Phillips, an all-purpose maestro, scored 14 touchdowns five different ways in school. He needs work on his coverage techniques at corner. |
7 (249) | Logan
Woodside QB-6’1 213 |
Toledo | 402 (5th Round) | Woodside’s proclivity for the big stage shined when facing teams like Miami (Fla.) in 2017. His efficiency, athleticism and moxie make for a good combination. |
7 (252) | Rod
Taylor OG-6’3 320 |
Ole Miss | 111 (3rd Round) | Taylor has started at LT, RT and RG in school. He projects inside but could be a backup at a number of spots. |
7 (253) | Auden
Tate WR-6’5 228 |
FSU | 239 (4th Round) | Tate led the ACC in touchdown receptions as a senior (10), but there are questions surrounding his ability to create separation in short areas. |
Cleveland Browns | ![]() |
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Round,
Selection,
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Player | School | DN Big Board
Rank/ Grade |
‘Nasty’ Take: |
1 (1) | Baker
Mayfield QB-6’0 216 |
Oklahoma | 54 (2nd Round) | Mayfield’s mentality may be the juice that the Browns need as an organization. He will need to prove he can handle the elements. |
1 (4) | Denzel
Ward CB-5’11 183 |
Ohio State | 9 (1st Round) | Ward brings immediate nickel potential from Day 1 with his level of footwork and quickness. He will need to improve playing with his back to the quarterback. Rare physical skill-set. |
2 (33) | Austin
Corbett OL-6’4 310 |
Nevada | 42 (2nd Round) | Corbett- a college LT- can provide assistance at any of four offensive line spots. He is one of this draft’s smartest prospects. |
2 (35) | Nick
Chubb RB-6’0 227 |
Georgia | 26 (2nd Round) | One of the SEC’s all-time best runners, Chubb will be a workhorse if he can remain healthy. |
3 (67) | Chad
Thomas DE-6’5 281 |
Miami (Fla.) | 142 (3rd Round) | Thomas may eventually morph into a four-technique DE, but he already can be a factor inside on third downs for Gregg Williams’ multiple fronts. |
4 (105) | Antonio
Calllaway WR-5’10 200 |
Florida | 163 (3rd Round) | Callaway has to become more consistent in his decision-making both on and off the field. Just as quick as he is fast. |
5 (150) | Genard
Avery LB-6’0 248 |
Memphis | 59 (2nd Round) | Powerball player who runs over opponents. Impressed scouts with his 4.5 speed in the postseason. |
6 (175) | Damion
Ratley WR-6’3 200 |
Texas A&M | 405 (5th Round) | Ratley has 4.4 speed and is shifty after the catch. He will need to eliminate the concentration drops and speed up his release vs. bump-and-run. |
6 (188) | Simeon
Thomas CB-6’3 203 |
Louisiana-Lafayette | 625 (7th Round) | Off-and-on starter whose size allows him to recover down the field. His cousin, Marvin Bracy, was a two-time All-USA selection in track & field |
Pittsburgh Steelers | ![]() |
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Round,
Selection,
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Player | School | DN Big Board
Rank/ Grade |
‘Nasty’ Take: |
1 (28) | Terrell
Edmunds S-6’2 220 |
Virginia Tech | 133 (3rd Round) | Edmunds has covered the slot, played in the box, and also contributed on special teams. Impressed the Hokies’ coaching staff with his toughness playing through a shoulder injury in 2017. |
2 (60) | James
Washington WR-5’11 213 |
Oklahoma St. | 48 (2nd Round) | Plays faster than he times in T-shirts and shorts. Has the length of an offensive tackle. Tracks the ball. |
3 (76) | Mason
Rudolph QB-6’5 234 |
Oklahoma State | 102 (3rd Round) | Rudolph goes into a situation where he can develop behind a quarterback who is similar in size. |
3 (92) | Chukwuma
Okorafor OT-6’6 320 |
Western Michigan | 138 (3rd Round) | Okorafor actually played LT when Willie Beavers was in school but he will likely project to the right side for the Steelers. He may be a better run than pass blocker. |
5 (148) | Marcus
Allen S-6’2 215 |
Penn State | 119 (3rd Round) | One of college football’s best tacklers, Allen has to improve his ability to steal second base off the hash. |
5 (165) | Jaylen
Samuels AP-5’11 225 |
NC State | 95 (3rd Round) | Samuels never seems to be going at a speed where he allows himself to get out of control. While it works offensively, he will need to play with more of a sense of urgency to contribute consistently on special teams. |
7 (246) | Joshua
Frazier DT-6’3 321 |
Alabama | 494 (6th Round) | Frazier exhibited a powerful long-arm to post back guards and centers. He is active but too often gets tied up losing to the spot. |