With an early run on quarterbacks and several trades involving the top 10 picks and then even more later on, this year’s selection ceremony had plenty of excitement.
1. Carolina
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
To the surprise of no one, the Panthers take the Crimson Tide star to be their cornerstone QB.
2. Houston
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
After weeks of rumours the Texans would go for a defender, they grabbed a QB of their own.
3. Houston
Will Anderson Jr., DE, Alabama
The Texans make a big move, trading up from No. 12 with Arizona to get the top pass rusher in the draft.
4. Indianapolis
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
New Colts coach Shane Steichen must’ve seen a lot of former protégé Jalen Hurts in the Florida QB.
5. Seattle
Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
The Seahawks will look to bring back the Legion of Boom with this hard-hitting cornerback.
6. Arizona
Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
Kyler Murray implored his team to draft Johnson for some much-needed protection and they obliged.
7. Las Vegas
Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
The Raiders will hope that Wilson can take some pressure off Maxx Crosby on the defensive line.
8. Atlanta
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Positional value be damned, the Falcons may have gotten a game-changing offensive star.
9. Philadelphia
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
Eagles move up a spot for the supremely talented Carter and reunite him with some college mates.
10. Chicago
Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
A pressing need to protect Justin Fields and create running lanes, this mauler is a good fit.
11. Tennessee
Peter Skoronski, OL, Northwestern
Some questions about whether he’s big enough to play tackle, but should be a solid guard.
12. Detroit
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
A bit of a puzzling pick considering the Lions already have two good RBs and a few other holes.
13. Green Bay
Lukas Van Ness, DE, Iowa
Even with all of the pass catchers remaining on the board, the Pack went for a pass rusher.
14. Pittsburgh
Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
Steelers trade with the Pats to leapfrog the Jets, who reportedly also had their eyes on Jones.
15. N.Y. Jets
Will McDonald IV, LB, Iowa State
After missing out on the top five offensive linemen, the Jets instead turn to an undersized edge.
16. Washington
Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
Weighing in at just 166 pounds and standing six-feet tall, Forbes is one slender man.
17. New England
Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Tabbed as a potential top-10 pick by many, the Patriots land a good, instinctual playmaker.
18. Detroit
Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa
Lions shore up their defence with the Butkus Award winner as the best LB in college.
19. Tampa Bay
Calijah Kancey, DT, Pittsburgh
Even with a highly rated QB still on the board, the Bucs go with an undersized defensive tackle.
20. Seattle
Jaxon Smith-Njiba, WR, Ohio State
The first WR finally comes off the board with the Seahawks getting another weapon.
21. L.A. Chargers
Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
And now we get back-to-back WRs as the Chargers select the draft’s top outside receiving option.
22. Baltimore
Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
With Lamar Jackson re-signed, the Ravens star QB should be even happier with this pick.
23. Minnesota
Jordan Addison, WR, USC
We are officially in a run of WRs as the Vikings take a solid prospect to play with Justin Jefferson.
24. New York Giants
Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Moved up one slot to get some much-needed help in their secondary.
25. Buffalo
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
The Bills then make a trade to take the draft’s first TE, who the Cowboys may have been eyeing.
26. Dallas
Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
A bit of a surprise given some players left on the board, but he’ll create pressure up the middle.
27. Jacksonville
Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
News of Cam Robinson facing a PED suspension likely pressed the Jags into making this pick.
28. Cincinnati
Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
An excellent athlete but a bit on the inconsistent side, the Bengals are a good team to coach him up.
29. New Orleans
Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
In need of some youth and depth on the defensive line, the Saints select the big Bresee.
30. Philadelphia
Nolan Smith, OLB, Georgia
For the fourth time in the past two years, the Eagles take a Bulldogs defender – which is not bad at all.
31. Kansas City
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, De, Kansas State
The reigning champions add a pass rusher from close by to replace free agent Frank Clark.
x-Miami forfeits first-round pick for tampering.