Jeremiah mock draft 4.0: Browns pick Baker Mayfield No. 1

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It's Draft Day! Here's my final mock of the first round.

  I've long said 
 [Sam Darnold](/player/samdarnold/2561036/profile) 
 *should* be the pick here, but the latest buzz has Mayfield landing at the top. 
  I won't be surprised if the 
 [Giants](/teams/newyorkgiants/profile?team=NYG) trade out of this spot, but if they stay, Barkley provides them with an instant-impact player. 
  This appears to be a dream scenario for the 
 [Jets](/teams/newyorkjets/profile?team=NYJ). They land 
 [my top signal-caller](http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000928419/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2018-nfl-draft-40) at No. 3. 
 **PICK ACQUIRED IN PROJECTED TRADE WITH BROWNS.** I will be very surprised if the 
 [Bills](/teams/buffalobills/profile?team=BUF) don't make an aggressive move to secure a quarterback. I think it will be for a Josh -- either Allen or Rosen. I'm just not sure which one. 
  Nelson is the win-now pick for the 
 [Broncos](/teams/denverbroncos/profile?team=DEN). 
  There have been whispers about the 
 [Colts](/teams/indianapoliscolts/profile?team=IND) potentially moving up for Chubb. There's a chance he could fall to them at No. 6. 
  The Bucs' defense was terrible last season, and they need to add a playmaker on the back end. 
  The 
 [Bears](/teams/chicagobears/profile?team=CHI) could go with 
 [Denzel Ward](https://www.nfl.com/prospects/denzel-ward?id=32462018-0002-5600-6141-7e124ecc121e) or 
 [Tremaine Edmunds](/player/tremaineedmunds/2560713/profile) right here, but I think Smith would be too tempting to pass up. 
  The 
 [49ers](/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF) gave 
 [Jimmy Garoppolo](/player/jimmygaroppolo/2543801/profile) a huge new deal, and they need to address the right tackle position to keep him upright. 
  The 
 [Raiders](/teams/oaklandraiders/profile?team=OAK) have added a bunch of bodies in the secondary, but none of them are nearly as talented as Fitzpatrick. 
  I think you could see a team like Arizona leapfrog the 
 [Dolphins](/teams/miamidolphins/profile?team=MIA) if Rosen were to slide this far. 
 **PICK ACQUIRED IN PROJECTED TRADE WITH BILLS.** I wouldn't be shocked if the 
 [Browns](/teams/clevelandbrowns/profile?team=CLE) took Ward at No. 4. It's possible they could land him even after pulling off a trade with Buffalo. 
  Vea would team up with last year's first-round pick, 
 [Jonathan Allen](/player/jonathanallen/2557844/profile), to help fix the 
 [Redskins](/teams/washingtonredskins/profile?team=WAS)' awful run defense. 
  I could see the 
 [Packers](/teams/greenbaypackers/profile?team=GB) moving up for 
 [Minkah Fitzpatrick](https://www.nfl.com/prospects/minkah-fitzpatrick?id=32462018-0002-5599-4469-725ea4e0930c), but if they stay at 14, Alexander is a nice fallback plan. 
  The 
 [Cardinals](/teams/arizonacardinals/profile?team=ARI) have bigger needs than linebacker, but Edmunds is simply too good to pass up at this point in the first round. 
  The 
 [Ravens](/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL) would likely be looking to trade down in this scenario, but tight end is a need they must address in this draft. 
  Payne would be a perfect complement to the edge rushers for the 
 [Chargers](/teams/losangeleschargers/profile?team=LAC). 
  Pete Carroll loves explosive pass rushers and Davenport has all of the tools to be an elite player. 
  Jason Witten won't be playing for much longer, and the 
 [Cowboys](/teams/dallascowboys/profile?team=DAL) don't have a reliable alternative on the roster. 
  I could see the 
 [Lions](/teams/detroitlions/profile?team=DET) looking for a pass rusher here, but Hernandez is one of the cleaner players in the draft. 
  This is a spot where 
 [Lamar Jackson](https://www.nfl.com/prospects/lamar-jackson?id=32462018-0002-5600-53b1-0f1a50e94b24) could come off the board. However, Ragnow fills a need and he'll be ready to play from Day 1. 
 **PICK ACQUIRED IN PROJECTED TRADE WITH BILLS.** The 
 [Browns](/teams/clevelandbrowns/profile?team=CLE) need to add a left tackle after the retirement of 
 [Joe Thomas](http://www.nfl.com/player/joethomas/2507162/profile). I think Miller is a little overrated, but he's an outstanding athlete. 
  New England has done its homework on Jackson, and I'd love to see how the Pats would build around him in the future. 
  Oliver has outstanding size, speed and awareness. He fits a need for the 
 [Panthers](/teams/carolinapanthers/profile?team=CAR). 
  The 
 [Titans](/teams/tennesseetitans/profile?team=TEN) need to add some youth to their edge rush and Landry has natural pass-rush tools. 
  There are always a couple of surprising names in the first round. Corbett is rock solid on tape and he would plug in at guard right away. 
  The 
 [Saints](/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO) find their next 
 [Jimmy Graham](/player/jimmygraham/497236/profile). 
  Evans plays like a Steeler -- he's fast, physical and versatile. 
  This would be a steal for the 
 [Jaguars](/teams/jacksonvillejaguars/profile?team=JAX). Hughes would plug right in as the starting nickelback and complement the best cornerback duo ( 
 [Jalen Ramsey](/player/jalenramsey/2555280/profile) and A.J. Bouye) in the NFL. 
  The 
 [Vikings](/teams/minnesotavikings/profile?team=MIN) upgrade the interior of their OL to protect 
 [Kirk Cousins](/player/kirkcousins/2532820/profile). 
  Vander Esch has the versatility and intelligence Bill Belichick so desperately covets. 
  I highly doubt the 
 [Eagles](/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI) stay here, as they will be looking to trade down on Thursday night. But Sutton would be another big target for 
 [Carson Wentz](/player/carsonwentz/2555259/profile). 

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