Members of the SIS operations department put together an annual seven-round mock draft and this year we decided to share the first round. This was done independent of previous rankings and analysis that appeared in other publications. Below are the picks along with a brief explanation from the person who selected them.

Pick	Team	Player	School	Position	Selected by:
1	Cardinals	Kyler Murray	Oklahoma	QB	Nathan Cooper

Murray is an explosive playmaker who will fit what Kliff Kingsbury is wanting at the Quarterback position.

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2	49ers	Nick Bosa	Ohio State	Edge	John Todd

After bolstering the defensive interior with past high picks, SF finishes the edges with Dee Ford and Bosa

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3	Jets	Quinnen Williams	Alabama	DT	Noah Gatsik

Arguably the best player in the Draft will bring more explosiveness to the Jets defensive line.

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4	Raiders	Josh Allen	Kentucky	Edge	Justin Stine

Allen is in the top tier of edge defenders in this class, and the Raiders desperately need to recoup some pass rush after the Mack trade

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5	Buccaneers	Ed Oliver	Houston	DT	Nathan Cooper

Oliver is an explosive pass rusher that Tampa can place next to 2018 1st Rounder Vita Vea once Gerald McCoy moves on.

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6	Giants	Montez Sweat	Mississippi St	Edge	John Todd

Assuming NY is fine with reported health concerns, Sweat replaces Vernon as a prototypical edge rusher.

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7	Jaguars	Jonah Williams	Alabama	OT	Noah Gatsik

Williams is a versatile OL that can come in and help protect newly acquired Nick Foles.

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8	Lions	Deandre Baker	Georgia	CB	John Verros

The Lions could possibly trade down from this spot and get Baker, where his closing speed and ball skills will help bring stability opposite Darius Slay.

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9	Bills	Devin White	LSU	LB	Evan Butler

Pairing White with 2018 1st Rounder Tremaine Edmunds will allow for an incredibly quick and rangy LB core.

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10	Broncos	Drew Lock	Missouri	QB	Nathan Cooper

Lock possesses the arm strength and raw talent that John Elway loves and is looking for in Denver.

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11	Bengals	Jawaan Taylor	Florida	OT	Josh Hofer

The Bengals desperately need to upgrade their offensive line and Taylor’s run and pass blocking ability should help the offense be more effective.

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12	Packers	Devin Bush	Michigan	LB	John Shirley

Bush brings speed and instincts to a defense that’s looking to get younger and faster.

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13	Dolphins	Garrett Bradbury	NC State	OC	John Todd

Miami seems keen on building the rest of the roster and passing on a QB until 2020. Bradbury is a top-rated OL.

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14	Falcons	Christian Wilkins	Clemson	DT	Noah Gatsik

Wilkins is a versatile DL that will be disruptive in the run and pass game for Atlanta’s defensive line.

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15	Redskins	TJ Hockenson	Iowa	TE	John Todd

Tough to pass on Haskins here, but Hockenson can be an elite two-way TE who doesn’t alert defenses to run or pass.

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16	Panthers	Brian Burns	Florida St	Edge	Nathan Cooper

Carolina can use more speed on defense and Burns brings that speed and raw pass rush ability off the edge.

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17	Giants	Andre Dillard	Washington St	OT	John Todd

NY has claimed it is still happy with Eli at QB. Protecting him better will help try to defend that opinion.

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18	Vikings	Cody Ford	Oklahoma	OG	Jeff Dean

The Vikings need significant offensive line help and would happily fit the massive Ford in anywhere on the right side.

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19	Titans	Dexter Lawrence	Clemson	NT	Dan Foehrenbach

Lawrence’s ability to get to the QB paired with Jurrell Casey would result in a very disruptive and improved defensive line.

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20	Steelers	Greedy Williams	LSU	CB	Dan Wallie

With both of the Devins gone, the Steelers can continue to bolster the secondary with Greedy’s patience and ball skills.

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21	Seahawks	Clelin Ferrell	Clemson	Edge	Nathan Cooper

Ferrell fits what the Seahawks are looking for off the edge with his explosion and pass rush ability.

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22	Ravens	AJ Brown	Ole Miss	WR	John Todd

With no WR off the board yet, Ravens can take their pick. They’ve been burned before by size/speed types like Metcalf, so they go for the more polished Brown here.

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23	Texans	Greg Little	Ole Miss	OT	SIS Scouting Staff

Little possesses the length and strength to be an effective pass blocker for a Texans OL group that needs to get better in front of Deshaun Watson.

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24	Raiders	DK Metcalf	Ole Miss	WR	Justin Stine

Metcalf has a high ceiling if he can stay healthy and prove he can separate in a full route tree

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25	Eagles	Chris Lindstrom	Boston College	OG	Noah Gatsik

Eagles need to address the interior O-line and Lindstrom is best available that adds depth since he can play both guard spots and also allows Seumalo to move to Center if Kelce has to miss any time.

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26	Colts	Jeffery Simmons	Mississippi St	DT	Nathan Cooper

Even with the knee injury and off-field issues, the Colts get a guy in Simmons that can bring the explosiveness and three-down ability that they are looking for on the D-Line.

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27	Raiders	Byron Murphy	Washington	CB	Justin Stine

Murphy might be the top cover corner in this year’s draft and would bring a balanced, dynamic skillset to the Raiders’ secondary

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28	Chargers	Dwayne Haskins	Ohio St	QB	John Todd

This is much later than Haskins should go but without projecting trades, a slide is possible if a top QB sneaks through the teens. Chargers could groom an heir to Rivers.

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29	Seahawks	Johnathan Abram	Mississippi St	S	Nathan Cooper

Abram’s all-around, 3-level ability on the back end should make for an easier transition from the departed Earl Thomas

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30	Packers	Marquise Brown	Oklahoma	WR	John Shirley

Brown has the speed and playmaking ability to be a threat with the ball in his hands around the line of scrimmage and can take the top off of the defense.

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31	Rams	Deionte Thompson	Alabama	S	Justin Stine

Thompson is a true “centerfield”-type safety, who can roam the middle of the field and use his range to make plays behind a talented defense.

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32	Patriots	Noah Fant	Iowa	TE	Noah Gatsik

With Gronk now gone, Fant will be viewed to step in and help give Brady another weapon at the Tight End position.