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The signs were there early that the Browns were intrigued with Mayfield. “A lot of what he is as a player fits with the mentality of [Cleveland Brown’s general manager] John Dorsey,” a source told Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson at the Senior Bowl in January. Is the power of personality big enough to lift the Browns when he’s ready to assume the No. 1 job from Tyrod Taylor? More important, how does his game translate to the next level? Greg Cosell offered this in a film breakdown: “Mayfield will be at his best if he’s in a structured passing game.” Structure and the Browns have been lacking, but a move this bold was done in confidence. Grade: B

The Eli Manning era continues as the QB gets tremendous help in the running game with Barkley. The Penn State product is a three-down back with tremendous hands. In a film study, Greg Cosell noted: "Barkley is a better overall runner than Leonard Fournette, for example, but he’s not the finisher Fournette is." If that’s deemed a knock on Barkley’s game, then the Giants will take it. Grade: A-

They went with the “safe” pick. And by “safe,” they mean the Darnold from 2016, not the turnover machine of 2017. “He’s still the most NFL-ready QB in the 2018 draft,” says Yahoo Sports’ Tank Williams. Darnold might not be asked to start right away, so there’s a chance the Jets get this right. Grade: B

And we have our first surprise of the draft. The Browns passed on Bradley Chubb – which surprisingly sits well with Myles Garrett – to go after this alpha corner from the Buckeyes. A bit of a reach? Grade: C+

Von Miller said Chubb is a combination of himself and the Raiders’ Khalil Mack. If this is remotely accurate, then Chubb had every reason to go first in the draft. He had back-to-back 10-sack seasons for N.C. State, showing enough power to be widely be projected as the first defensive player to be selected Thursday. This fell in John Elway’s lap. Grade: A

His vicious blocking made him a highlights star on social media. Preserving Andrew Luck is the clear mandate here for the Colts. Feels like a 10-year starter as the safest pick in the draft. Grade: A

Accuracy be damned. The Bills took the plunge with the project player with an immense ceiling largely based on his monster arm. However, it’s hard to shake this observation from Yahoo Sports’ Pat Forde, who got a look at the Wyoming QB at Senior Bowl: “Then there are his numbers in Wyoming’s games against opponents from Power Five conferences. Facing Iowa and Oregon in 2017 and Nebraska in ’16, Allen was 48 of 96 for 427 yards, with one touchdown and eight interceptions. Disastrous numbers.” Good luck, Bills. Grade: C-

Feels like the Bears got the next great young linebacker. In an evolving NFL where linebackers who can play coverage are prized – along with maintaining a hard edge against the run – Smith is a standout for his versatility. Grade: A

Jimmy Garoppolo should be in good hands. Notre Dame allowed just 24 sacks during the 2017 season, which shows than McGlinchey and guard Quenton Nelson, who was picked ahead of him, put in some serious work in protecting QB Brandon Wimbush last season. Grade: B

There’s an argument to be made that Rosen was the best QB in this class. He was widely lauded for his mechanics and feel for the game. The Cardinals were aggressive in moving up to grab him. It wasn’t the Aaron Rodgers-like fall, but it should be enough of a draft night snub to add fuel to his fire. Grade: B+

The temptation was there to transition from QB Ryan Tannehill. Instead, the Dolphins picked up one of the most exciting defenders in the draft. Fitzpatrick would have been a fine pick in the top 5. In a choice between Fitzpatrick and Derwin James, Miami couldn't have gone wrong with either of them. Best all-around DB in the draft. Saban sic'd him on any top receiver the Tide was facing, or had him cover over the top as a safety. Considering Alabama's DBs typically do well in the league, this was a solid pick. Grade: A

They passed up Derwin James for Vea, who is good at what he does (plugging the middle) but isn't going to add much pass rush value in a division with Matt Ryan, Cam Newton and Drew Brees. Grade: D+

It was clear, "Oh no, Vita Vea is gone, what do we do?" was the conversation in the Washington war room after Tampa's pick. Payne is a solid player but is Washington trying to rebuild Nick Saban's Alabama defensive lines? Grade: C

The price the Saints paid for him is insane. New Orleans' run as the most impulsive team in the NFL continues. They made a huge move to take an athletic but largely unproven pass rusher. Grade: D-

Oakland moves down, reaches for protection for Derek Carr. Miller is very athletic and the Raiders need to replace Donald Penn at left tackle. Still, for a team that needs so much help on defense, this lacked a lot of pop. Grade: C+

Bills make another move to fill defensive need with good value. The 19-year-old is a solid fit with coach Sean McDermott, who will know how to make the most out of all of Edmunds' abilities. Trading up is questionable, but Edmunds can be a difference maker. Grade: B

Had James gone 10 picks earlier, nobody would have been surprised. He's another star for a D that has a lot of talent (though L.A. still doesn't have a QB of the future). Tremendous value with possibly the best secondary player in the draft at No. 17. Grade: A

The Packers needed a cornerback. Jaire Alexander is a good player and an instant starter. Done and done. This is a value pick for the Packers, who moved back in the draft and probably still ended up with the guy they wanted. Grade: B+

Vander Esch is a plug and play linebacker who can succeed Sean Lee as Dallas' do-it-all guy. It was odd seeing Michael Irvin, Drew Pearson take the stage in dramatic fashion only to see the Cowboys pass on Dez Bryant's replacement. Oh well, the Cowboys got a solid rookie. Grade: B

The Lions got a guy who will start for a decade and help alleviate running game issues while keeping Matthew Stafford happy. But Detroit needed a pass rusher. Grade: B-

The Bengals could use some pass rush. But there's apparently something in the water with teams in Ohio picking Ohio State players. The Bengals filled their biggest hole at center. Will they regret passing on James Daniels, though? Grade: B

The Titans lost their No. 2 tackler in Avery Williamson, moved up to grab his replacement, who may end up being better. Evans can line up at any linebacker spot and will be a productive player for a bunch of years. He could be a Pro Bowler very soon. Grade: A.

So much for the Lamar Jackson possibility. Wynn might end up at left tackle, though he could play guard too. New England needed to replace Nate Solder, a tackle. Grade: C+

Finally, a receiver. It's a surprise Moore was the first receiver off the board over Calvin Ridley. He might have more potential. Moore didn't have a stable quarterback situation with the Terrapins, so don't look at his college stats as a good indicator of his value. Grade: B

The Ravens traded back 13 spots and passed on filling a big need with Calvin Ridley on the board. He was not expected to be the first tight end off the board. But Ozzie Newsome should know a thing or two about the position. Grade: C+

Ridley and Julio Jones for Matt Ryan? Great value for a player some thought was the top WR in the class. Grade: A

A true shocker. Not Derrius Guice, or Sony Michel, or Nick Chubb or ... you get the point. Penny has a lot going for him, and had a great 2017 but ... wow. Seattle had a golden opportunity to fill Richard Sherman’s spot with Josh Jackson … and reached for a RB? Grade: D

Edmunds fits a need with the departure of Mike Mitchell, but will the Steelers regret passing on Justin Reid? Edmunds seems to be a bit of a reach in the first round, but without a great inside linebacker available, Pittsburgh helped its defense in another way. Grade: C+

The Jaguars have a fantastic defensive line, and Bryan adds to it. He isn't going to see many double teams. Grade: B

Minnesota needed a lineman to protect its new investment (Kirk Cousins) and passed on a good one in Will Hernandez. Hughes is a fine pick but the Vikings didn't need much. Grade: C

Michel was the second-best running back in the draft. He's a great weapon who can do anything for Tom Brady. The Patriots will get the most out of Michel, who helps replace Dion Lewis. The Patriots rarely invest in running backs so he must be special. Grade: A-

Just when it looked like the most intriguing QB in the draft was slipping, the Ravens made a bold move for Joe Flacco’s assumed heir. It was very smart of the Ravens to move up to the final pick of the first round, and secure a fifth-year option on his rookie deal. Jackson is electric, and he'll be fun to watch. Grade: B+