I am going to keep it short and sweet. Here are my thoughts on last night’s first round.

1. Cleveland Browns: Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma: The Browns took Mayfield after all. It’s a risky pick. Mayfield is small at 6-0 215 and he played in an RPO based spread offense. He will have to get acclimated to playing under center. That’s why it’s important he sits for a year. With Tyrod Taylor starting, Mayfield will have the time to develop fundamentally. Assuming the Browns stick with him. Mayfield is 23 so there will be a push for Mayfield to start.

2. New York Giants: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State: No brainer. I never believed the Giants were going to trade the pick and I never believed they were going to pass on Barkley. He is the best running back prospect since Adrian Peterson. You don’t pass on the best player in the draft. Barkley is the real deal.

3. New York Jets: Sam Darnold, QB, USC: The first curveball in this draft. Many thought the Jets would take Josh Rosen after Baker Mayfield was taken by the Browns. Instead, they opted for the 20 year old Darnold who has more long term upside than Rosen.

4. Cleveland Browns: Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State: The Browns shopped this pick but had no takers so they took the best cornerback in this draft Ward. They could have gone Bradley Chubb but they decided to fortify the back end which isn’t a bad thing in this age of nickel and dime defenses.

5. Denver Broncos: Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C State: The Broncos were also trying to trade this pick but in this end they got arguably the best defensive player in this draft in Chubb. Pairing Chubb with Von Miller is scary thought for the rest of the AFC. Denver’s defense is back. Chubb has perennial pro bowl potential.

6. Indianapolis Colts: Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame: No brainer. Nelson is the second best player in this draft. At 6-5 325, he is an absolute house. He plays with a nasty streak and he is fundamentally sound. The Colts need to protect Andrew Luck given his shoulder situation. Putting Nelson next to center Ryan Kelly is a good start.

7. Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming: The Bills traded the 12th pick and two second round picks to move up and take Allen. Allen is a great fit in Buffalo. He has the size and the arm strength necessary to play in the cold weather. Allen will need time to develop, especially when it comes to his accuracy and pocket anticipation but he has the highest ceiling of any quarterback in this draft.

8. Chicago Bears: Roquan Smith, OLB, Georgia: Smith is a great pick however I am not sure how he is going to fit into Vic Fangio’s 3-4 defense. He is a better fit in the 4-3. Despite that, Smith has terrific upside and could be the next great Bears linebacker.

9. San Francisco 49ers: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame: McGlinchey is a solid pick. He will step in and start at right tackle opposite Joe Staley. McGlinchey is fundamentally sound and plays with a mean streak as a run blocker. Solid pick for John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan.

10. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA: The Cardinals traded up to get their quarterback of the future. Rosen is the best natural passer in this draft. He is ready to play now. That being said, he has a limited ceiling. He’s pretty much maxed out. Despite that, he still has the potential to be a top 15 quarterback in the NFL.

11. Miami Dolphins: Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama: Fitzpatrick will upgrade a suspect secondary that lacks a difference maker in the back end. He is a high I.Q safety that can play in all three levels. Fitzpatrick brings an element of leadership and versatility to the Dolphins defense.

12. Tampa Bay Bucs: Vita Vea, DT, Washington: The Buccaneers didn’t need to take Vea here. They are deep along the defensive line. That being said, he was the best player on the board and Tampa took him. Vea is a freakish athlete at 6-4 340. He will make an impact for a defense that gave up 6 yards a play last season.

13. Washington Redskins: Da’Ron Payne, DT, Alabama: The Redskins were 32nd against the run last season. They needed to upgrade at defensive tackle. Payne is a major upgrade. He is a three down player who can be disruptive as a run stopper and as a pass rusher.

14. New Orleans Saints: Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA: The Saints traded up to draft the best pass rusher in this draft in Davenport. He is a freakish athlete who can play defensive end or backer end. Davenport’s versatility and athleticism are what made him appealing to the Saints. He will make an immediate impact as a rookie.

15. Oakland Raiders: Kolton Miller, OT UCLA: At 6-8 309, Miller is long, athletic and has terrific feet. Miller is the best pass blocker in this draft. He has elite left tackle skills and the potential to be a perennial pro bowler. Protecting Derek Carr is priority number one for Jon Gruden and his staff. They accomplish that with this pick.

16. Buffalo Bills: Trumaine Edmunds, OLB, Virginia Tech: The Bills traded up to draft Edmunds in this spot. At 6-5 260, he has the size and the speed to be an impactful three down linebacker. Sean McDermott wants versatile linebackers that can line up all over the front. Edmunds can do that and make an impact in coverage and as a pass rusher.

17. Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, FS, Florida State: One of the steals of this draft. James was the top safety in this draft. He projected as a top ten pick. Instead he falls to the Chargers at this spot and as a result they get a player who will help solidify the back end and give them an Eric Berry type safety.

18. Green Bay Packers: Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville: The Packers traded back up into this spot to draft the second best corner in this draft in Alexander. He is one of the best man to man cover corners in this draft. Alexander also returns kicks. The Packers continue to try to solve the riddle that is the cornerback position. They are hoping Alexander solves some of their issues at the position.

19. Dallas Cowboys: Leighton Vander Esch, ILB, Boise State: The Cowboys opted to beef up their front seven rather than take a wide receiver. Vander Esch has good size and he plays fast . He can play inside and outside depending on the defense called. Cowboys fans may not like this pick but they’ll learn to like it over time.

20. Detroit Lions: Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas: Lions GM Bob Quinn likes building inside, out. Ragnow was the best center in this draft but he can also play guard as well. The Lions wanted to upgrade the offensive line. They did that with this pick.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Billy Price, C, Ohio State: Price was dropping on most teams boards which was surprising because he can play center and guard. Price is smart and he is a tough guy. He will anchor the Bengals offensive line for the next 8 to 10 years.

22. Tennessee Titans: Rashaan Evans, OLB, Alabama: The Titans needed to upgrade at linebacker and Evans is the ideal fit in Dean Pees 3-4 defense. He can play in all packages and situations and make an impact.

23. New England Patriots: Isaiah Wynn, LT, Georgia: Wynn is versatile. He can play left tackle or guard. The Patriots value versatility more than any other team in the NFL. Wynn’s versatility is a big reason why New England drafted him. From a physical standpoint, Wynn is built like a guard but something tells me he will play tackle.

24. Carolina Panthers: D.J Moore, WR, Maryland: The Panthers receiving corp was not very productive last season. Adding Moore to the mix gives the Panthers a big target who runs good routes and can get open underneath. Cam Newton will be a happy man.

25. Baltimore Ravens: Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina: Baltimore traded down twice and ended up with the best tight end in this draft in Hurst. The 25 year is a tough match up vertically as a receiver. He can line up anywhere within a formation and generate a match up. Hurst is also a good blocker who gets consistent movement. A solid pick for GM Ozzie Newsome.

26. Atlanta Falcons: Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama: This was a value pick for Atlanta. Ridley was the best player on the board and the Falcons took him. It’s really that simple. Atlanta already has Julio Jones and Mohammed Sanu. Taking Ridley was a luxury. It’s a great landing spot for the best receiver in this draft.

27. Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State Aztecs:What the heck?? Holy reach Batman! I know Pete Carroll wanted to get back to running the ball and he wanted a bigger back but reaching for Penny here makes no sense.

28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech: Edmunds is a big safety who can play in all three levels and is physical in run support. The Steelers needed to upgrade at safety and they did that with this pick.

29. Jacksonville Jaguars, DT, Taven Bryan, Florida: The rich get richer. Bryan is explosive off the snap and can re-create the line of scrimmage on a consistent basis. Bryan will fit in just fine on one of the NFL’s most talented defensive lines.

30. Minnesota Vikings: Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida: So much for the Vikings upgrading the offensive line. After getting torched in the NFC championship game by the Eagles, the Vikings opted to reinforce their secondary by taking Hughes.

31. New England Patriots: Sony Michel, RB, Georgia: The Patriots reached for Michel at this spot. Don’t get me wrong. I like him as a player but the Patriots could have drafted him in the second round. It will be interesting to see how Michel fits in with four other running backs on the roster.

32. Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville: The Ravens traded back into this spot to draft Jackson. It is hard to label Jackson as the quarterback of the future because Joe Flacco is not that old. I do think this pick puts Flacco on notice however. This is the last year the Ravens owe him guaranteed money. If he struggles next season, it will be his last season in Baltimore. Jackson is drafted to play now not later.