Each day I will be ranking each team's first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft from first to worst. So far we have see some obvious picks like Sam Darnold going to the Jets at number 3 and Josh Allen going to the Bills at number 7 in the draft. Yesterday, was the first day where I ranked a non-top 10 pick when number 17 overall, Derwin James, who was picked by Chargers was ranked #7 by me. The 8th best "first" pick in the 2018 NFL draft is . . . Taven Bryan!
Remember, the rankings aren't only based on talent, but a number of other factors like team fit. Bryan, who was picked number 29 by the Jacksonville Jaguars, is not a sexy pick. Bryan has a lot of talent, but it is raw. Many criticize, the Jaguars for not going with an offensive player. However, the Jaguars know that their wins come from the strength of their defense. This pick helps their amazing defense get even better. This pick reminds me a little bit of when the Rams (who were in St. Louis at the time) picked Aaron Donald. The Rams already had a great defensive line when they picked Donald, but Donald helped raise the line to a new level. Bryan won't have the same effect as Donald, but Bryan will be able to develop without the pressure to provide for the team right away in an defense who he fits in scheme wise.
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