The 2018 NFL Draft: A Look Back at the Results
An Overview of the 2018 NFL Draft
The 2018 NFL Draft was the 83rd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held on April 26–28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The first overall selection was Baker Mayfield, a quarterback from Oklahoma. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns. A total of 256 players were chosen over the course of seven rounds. The 2018 draft class included future Pro Bowlers such as Saquon Barkley, Darius Leonard, Quenton Nelson, and Derwin James.
The 2018 NFL Draft First-Round Results
The first round of the 2018 draft saw several notable players selected. Baker Mayfield was the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. The New York Giants selected the dynamic running back Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick. The New York Jets selected Sam Darnold, a quarterback from USC, with the third overall pick. Other notable selections included Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills), Denzel Ward (Cleveland Browns), Bradley Chubb (Denver Broncos), Roquan Smith (Chicago Bears), and Derwin James (Los Angeles Chargers).
Second-Round Selections in the 2018 NFL Draft
The second round of the draft saw the selection of players who would prove to have a big impact in the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts selected Darius Leonard, a linebacker from South Carolina State, with the 36th overall pick. The Green Bay Packers selected Jaire Alexander, a cornerback from Louisville, with the 45th overall pick. The Los Angeles Rams selected Joseph Noteboom, an offensive tackle from TCU, with the 89th overall pick. Other notable second-round selections included Isaiah Wynn (New England Patriots), Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles), and Mike McGlinchey (San Francisco 49ers).
Third-Round Selections in the 2018 NFL Draft
The third round of the draft saw several players selected who would later become stars in the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts selected Quenton Nelson, a guard from Notre Dame, with the 6th overall pick. The New England Patriots selected Braxton Berrios, a wide receiver from Miami, with the 210th overall pick. The Los Angeles Rams selected John Franklin-Myers, a defensive end from Stephen F. Austin, with the 135th overall pick. Other notable third-round selections included Royce Freeman (Denver Broncos), Rasheem Green (Seattle Seahawks), and Rashaad Penny (Seattle Seahawks).
Fourth-Round Selections in the 2018 NFL Draft
The fourth round of the draft saw several players selected who would later become important contributors to their teams. The New York Jets selected Chris Herndon, a tight end from Miami, with the 107th overall pick. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Mason Rudolph, a quarterback from Oklahoma State, with the 76th overall pick. The New England Patriots selected Sony Michel, a running back from Georgia, with the 136th overall pick. Other notable fourth-round selections included Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns), Kalen Ballage (Miami Dolphins), and Kyzir White (Los Angeles Chargers).
Fifth-Round Selections in the 2018 NFL Draft
The fifth round of the draft saw several players selected who would later become important contributors to their teams. The Green Bay Packers selected JK Scott, a punter from Alabama, with the 172nd overall pick. The New Orleans Saints selected Tre'Quan Smith, a wide receiver from UCF, with the 91st overall pick. The Los Angeles Rams selected Micah Kiser, a linebacker from Virginia, with the 147th overall pick. Other notable fifth-round selections included Joshua Jackson (Green Bay Packers), Mason Cole (Arizona Cardinals), and DaeSean Hamilton (Denver Broncos).
Sixth- and Seventh-Round Selections in the 2018 NFL Draft
The sixth and seventh rounds of the draft saw several players selected who would later become important contributors to their teams. The Denver Broncos selected Isaac Yiadom, a cornerback from Boston College, with the 99th overall pick. The New York Jets selected Parry Nickerson, a cornerback from Tulane, with the 179th overall pick. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Joshua Frazier, a defensive tackle from Alabama, with the 246th overall pick. Other notable sixth- and seventh-round selections included Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens), Cedrick Wilson (Dallas Cowboys), and Nyheim Hines (Indianapolis Colts).
The Lasting Impact of the 2018 NFL Draft
The 2018 NFL Draft has had a lasting impact on the league. Many of the players selected in the draft have gone on to become Pro Bowlers, All-Pros, and even Super Bowl champions. The 2018 draft class has produced several stars and future Hall of Famers. As the years go by, the 2018 NFL Draft will be remembered as one of the most successful drafts in NFL history.