Who Are The Top 10 Nfl Draft Picks?

The top 10 NFL draft picks for the upcoming season have been announced! See who made the cut and find out where they’ll be headed next.

Introduction

Since the National Football League (NFL) began in 192, there have been a total of 738 NFL draft picks. These are the top 10 NFL draft picks of all time:

1) quarterback Peyton Manning, who was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998;

2) defensive end Bruce Smith, who was drafted first overall by the Buffalo Bills in 1985;

3) running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who was drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2001;

4) wide receiver Jerry Rice, who was drafted 16th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 1985;

5) offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz, who was drafted third overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1980;

6) quarterback John Elway, who was drafted first overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1983;

7) defensive tackle Reggie White, who was drafted fourth overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1985;

8 ) linebacker Lawrence Taylor, who was drafted second overall by the New York Giants in 1981 ; and finally defensive end Deacon Jones, who was drafted 14th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 1961.

Quarterbacks

The quarterbacks who are expected to go early in the NFL draft are Jared Goff of California, Paxton Lynch of Memphis, Carson Wentz of North Dakota State, and Connor Cook of Michigan State. All four of these players are considered to be potential franchise quarterbacks, and all four are expected to go in the first round of the draft.

Running Backs

The running back (RB) position has been devalued in recent years, but there are still a few elite RBs in the NFL that can change a game with one touch. Here are the top 10 RBs in the NFL based on their average yards per carry (YPC).

1. Le’Veon Bell – Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Ezekiel Elliott – Dallas Cowboys
3. Melvin Gordon – Los Angeles Chargers
4. Leonard Fournette – Jacksonville Jaguars
5. Todd Gurley – Los Angeles Rams
6. Devonta Freeman – Atlanta Falcons
7. Kareem Hunt – Kansas City Chiefs
8. Chris Carson – Seattle Seahawks
9. Jordan Howard – Chicago Bears
10. Alvin Kamara – New Orleans Saints

Wide Receivers

The NFL Draft is always an exciting time for football fans, as they wait to see which young players their team will select to help lead them to glory in the future. This year’s draft is no different, and there are a number of talented wide receivers who are sure to be selected early on. Here are the top 10 wide receivers in this year’s NFL Draft class:

1. Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
2. CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma
3. Henry Ruggs III, Alabama
4. Justin Jefferson, LSU
5. Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
6. Tee Higgins, Clemson
7. Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State
8. Michael Pittman Jr., USC
9. Denzel Mims, Baylor
10. Jalen Reagor, TCU

Tight Ends

1. O.J. Howard, Alabama
2. David Njoku, Miami (Fla.)
3. Evan Engram, Mississippi
4. Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech
5. Gerald Everett, South Alabama
6. Cole Hikutini, Louisville
7. Jonnu Smith, Florida International
8. Jordan Leggett, Clemson
9. Michael Roberts, Toledo
10. Jake Butt, Michigan

Offensive Linemen

1. Mekhi Becton – Louisville
2. Tristan Wirfs – Iowa
3. Jedrick Wills Jr. – Alabama
4. Andrew Thomas – Georgia
5. Isaiah Simmons – Clemson
6. Javon Kinlaw – South Carolina
7. Mekhi Becton – Louisville
8. CeeDee Lamb – Oklahoma
9. Jerry Jeudy – Alabama
10. Henry Ruggs III – Alabama

Defensive Linemen

1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford
3. Jonathan Allen, Alabama
4. Jamal Adams, LSU
5. Montravius Adams, Auburn
6. Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
7. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
8. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
9. John Ross, Washington
10.OJ Howard, Alabama

Linebackers

1. Reuben Foster, Alabama
2. Jarrad Davis, Florida
3. Raekwon McMillan, Ohio State
4. Ryan Anderson, Alabama
5. Haasan Reddick, Temple
6. Devonte Fields, Louisville
7. Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
8. Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
9. Carl Lawson, Auburn
10. Tim Williams, Alabama

Defensive Backs

There are a lot of talented defensive backs entering the NFL this year, but who are the top 10 draft picks?

1. Tre’Davious White, LSU
2. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
3. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
4. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
5. Budda Baker, Washington
6. Jamal Adams, LSU
7. Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
8. Malik Hooker, Ohio State
9. Sidney Jones, Washington
10. Desmond King, Iowa

Specialists

1. Jameis Winston, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Winston was the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, and he’s been a mixed bag as a pro. He’s shown flashes of brilliance, but he’s also been plagued by turnovers and off-field issues. Winston is still just 25 years old, so he has time to turn things around, but he’ll need to show marked improvement in 2019 if he wants to remain the Bucs’ starting quarterback.

2. Marcus Mariota, QB, Tennessee Titans: Mariota was the second overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, and he’s been a solid starter for the Titans over the past four seasons. He’s thrown for more than 3,500 yards in each of the past three seasons, and he’s also added 24 touchdown passes in each of those campaigns. Mariota is entering the final year of his rookie contract, so he’ll need to have a strong season if he wants to cash in on a big free-agent deal next offseason.

3. Amari Cooper, WR, Dallas Cowboys: Cooper was the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, and he’s been one of the best receivers in football over the past two seasons. He caught 83 passes for 1,153 yards and five touchdowns last season, and he should put up similar numbers in 2019 as Dak Prescott’s top target in Dallas’ offense.

4. Todd Gurley, RB, Los Angeles Rams: Gurley was the 10th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, and he’s been one of the best running backs in football over the past three seasons. He ran for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns last season while adding another 788 yards and six touchdowns through the air. Gurley is entering the final year of his rookie contract, so he’ll be looking to prove that he’s still worth a big payday next offseason despite concerns about his knee injury from last year.

5. Devante Adams，WR，Green Bay Packers: Adams was drafted by Packers with 21st selection，and immediately became Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target．He’s caught 264 pases for 3369 yards along with 33 career TDs since being drafted．He is widely consider one of （if not THE）best receiver currently playing．

6、Khalil Mack，OLB，Chicago Bears: Khalil Mack was drafted fifth overall by Oakland Raiders back －but after an outstanding career with them which saw him become one of league’s best defensive players，he was eventually traded to Chicago Bears where has continued excel。So far Mack has gathered 238 tackles along 41 sacks throughout his career。

7、Odell Beckham Jr。，WR，Cleveland Browns: After being drafted 12th overall back 2014，Odell Beckham Jr。quickly become New York Giant’ star player during time there before eventually being traded Cleveland Browns last year。In career so far Odell Beckham Jr。has made 490 receptions for 7040 yards along with 74 TDs — it seems like only matter time before start break some records。   8、Mike Evans，WR，Tampa Bay Buccaneers: After being drafted seventh overall back 2014 Mike Evans went onto enjoy fantastic rookie with Tampa Bay Buccaneers — since then has only got better。 Evans presently has 3519 receiving yards on 251 receptions along with 33 TDs so far his career which looks set continue rising years come especially now working Jameis Winston again。 9、Aaron Donald ，DT , Los Angeles Rams : Aaron Donald was 13th pick back 2014 by Los Angeles Rams , where remains today as their star player on defense . In half decade since joining league , Aaron Donald become one most decorated defensive players – currently holding two Defensive Player Year awards as well four first team All Pro selections . With 67 sacks present day , seems like only matter time before start challenging some all time greats . 10、Deshaun Watson ，QB , Houston Texans : Deshaun Watson fell victim historical run quarterbacks taken early 2017 NFL draft when Houston Texans nabbed him 12th spot . Since then however Watson shown everyone why deemed worthy high draft choice – becoming brilliant young quarterback who led team playoffs just year later . Although question marks remain over long term health given previous ACL injuries during college career at Clemson University right now looks like Texans may have found their franchise quarterback needed take next step forward .