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Dane Brugler's mock draft 4.0: Where Baker Mayfield falls; Cowboys' pick at 19 hits prospect trifecta

The NFL draft at AT&T Stadium is getting closer!

While we all wait for the Cleveland Browns to officially be on the clock, Dane Brugler, SportsDay contributor and senior NFL draft analyst for NFLDraftScout.com, has already made his first 32 picks...

See his first mock draft here from January 16

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See his second mock draft here from March 31

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See his third mock draft from April 8

1. Cleveland Browns

Sam Darnold -- QB, USC (6-3, 221, 4.85 40-yard dash)

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Sam Darnold or Josh Allen? The NFL rumor mill is cranking out whispers that the Browns are leaning Allen, but for now, I'm sticking with Darnold, who is the draft's best and safest quarterback.

2. New York Giants

Josh Rosen -- QB, UCLA (6-4, 220, 4.97)

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Do the Giants stay put at No. 2? Do they draft a quarterback? Right now, I'll say yes to both with Rosen making sense as a fit -- both his talent and personality fit in New York.

3. New York Jets 

Baker Mayfield -- QB, Oklahoma (6-0, 214, 4.75) 

Unlike Josh Allen or other quarterbacks in this class, Mayfield is ready to see starting snaps at some point during his rookie season, providing a jolt the Jets' offense desperately needs.

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield salutes the home crowd after the Sooners 38-20 victory...
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield salutes the home crowd after the Sooners 38-20 victory over TCU in an NCAA football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer)

4. Cleveland Browns

Bradley Chubb -- DE, NC State (6-4, 269, 4.65)

The most likely scenario is the Browns trade this pick to the highest bidder, but if they stay put, Chubb and Myles Garrett would be a formidable pass rush duo for the foreseeable future.

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5. Denver Broncos

Josh Allen -- QB, Wyoming (6-5, 237, 4.76)

The Broncos are relying on Case Keenum to start right now, but Allen could be the long-term answer. Denver would be a great landing spot since Allen won't be pressed into action too soon.

6. Indianapolis Colts

Saquon Barkley -- RB, Penn State (6-0, 233, 4.40)

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The Colts are in a situation where they can take the player who will make the greatest impact. Roquan Smith or Quenton Nelson are in the mix, but Barkley might be too appealing.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Derwin James -- S, Florida State (6-2, 215, 4.47)

Arguably the best defensive player in the draft, James has the alpha qualities and natural athleticism that would create a noticeable change in the back end of the Bucs' defense.

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8. Chicago Bears

Quenton Nelson -- G, Notre Dame (6-5, 325, 5.22)

Reuniting Nelson with his college line coach Harry Hiestand would be a great story, but more important, the Bears are drafting a future Pro Bowler and protecting their young QB.

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9. San Francisco 49ers

Denzel Ward -- CB, Ohio State (5-11, 183, 4.32)

Although he doesn't have ideal size, Ward plays bigger than he looks and suffocates the catch point, forcing throws to be pinpoint to have any chance of being completed.

10. Oakland Raiders

Roquan Smith -- LB, Georgia (6-1, 236, 4.51)

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The moment Jon Gruden got a look at Smith, one would have to imagine Derrick Brooks sirens started going off in his mind. Gruden coached the Hall of Famer in Tampa.

11. Miami Dolphins

Tremaine Edmunds -- LB, Virginia Tech (6-4, 253, 4.54)

An impressive height/weight/speed athlete, Edmunds, who is the youngest player in the draft at 19, can be a building block as the Dolphins restock the defensive side of the ball.

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12. Buffalo Bills

Lamar Jackson -- QB, Louisville (6-2, 216, 4.44)

The quarterback-needy Bills might need to trade up to secure the signal caller. But if the asking price is too much, Buffalo could stay put and see if Jackson falls to them.

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13. Washington Redskins

Minkah Fitzpatrick -- CB/S, Alabama (6-0, 204, 4.46)

A year ago, the Redskins had a highly rated defensive prospect from Alabama fall into their laps in the teens (defensive lineman Jonathan Allen). In this scenario, it happens again.

14. Green Bay Packers

Harold Landry -- DE, Boston College (6-2, 252, 4.64)

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The Packers need to improve at every level of the defense, but it all starts up front, and Landry, who led the FBS with 16 1/2 sacks in 2016, is an immediate upgrade rushing off the edge.

15. Arizona Cardinals

Vita Vea -- DT, Washington (6-4, 347, 5.10)

The Cardinals are missing a defensive anchor who can help clog lanes and keep passing lanes traffic-free. Vea is a wide-bodied blocker with a rare blend of power and range.

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16. Baltimore Ravens

Calvin Ridley -- WR, Alabama (6-0, 189, 4.43)

Baltimore added Michael Crabtree and John Brown in free agency, but the addition of Ridley turns the Ravens' wide receiver corps into a strength, giving Joe Flacco another weapon.

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17. Los Angeles Chargers

Mike McGlinchey -- OT, Notre Dame (6-8, 309, 5.25)

With Joe Barksdale struggling to stay healthy and Russell Okung's price tag, McGlinchey would give the Chargers insurance at offensive tackle -- something Philip Rivers will appreciate.

18. Seattle Seahawks

Isaiah Wynn -- G, Georgia (6-3, 313, 5.05)

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Wynn has a guard body, but with his experience at left tackle, he offers the versatility and skill set that would be a much-needed upgrade on Seattle's offensive line.

19. Dallas Cowboys

Leighton Vander Esch -- LB, Boise State (6-4, 256, 4.65)

An ascending player, Vander Esch hits the prospect trifecta: traits, tape and production. He would be the MIKE LB the Cowboys have been searching for, allowing Jaylon Smith to move to SAM.

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Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch runs a drill at the NFL football scouting...
Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)(Michael Conroy / AP)

20. Detroit Lions

Marcus Davenport -- DE, UT-San Antonio (6-6, 264, 4.58)

Regardless whether Ziggy Ansah (currently on the franchise tag) signs long term, Davenport, who many compare with Ansah as a prospect, is the added pass rush the Lions need.

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21. Cincinnati Bengals

James Daniels -- G/C, Iowa (6-3, 306, 5.15)

The Bengals could use an upgrade at several spots on the offensive line, but nowhere more than at center, and Daniels might be the best center prospect since Alex Mack.

22. Buffalo Bills

Will Hernandez -- G, UT-El Paso (6-2, 327, 5.14)

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After taking a quarterback earlier in the first round, the Bills need to protect him, especially after the recent and surprising news that Richie Incognito has retired.

23. New England Patriots

Kolton Miller -- OT, UCLA (6-9, 309, 4.91)

Miller has technique and discipline issues, but his size and athleticism profile is fairly similar to Nate Solder when he was a prospect. The Patriots drafted Solder 17th overall in 2011.

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24. Carolina Panthers

D.J. Moore -- WR, Maryland (6-0, 210, 4.42)

It is tough to watch Moore's Maryland tape and not get Steve Smith vibes, which will be a welcome addition in Carolina -- a franchise very familiar with Smith's style of play.

25. Tennessee Titans

Maurice Hurst -- DT, Michigan (6-1, 292, 4.95)

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Defensive line isn't the top need for the Titans, but Hurst is excellent value at this point in the first round (as long as the doctors give him two thumbs up).

26. Atlanta Falcons

Jaire Alexander -- CB, Louisville (5-10, 196, 4.38)

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Alexander would give Atlanta an upgrade in nickel situations and insurance for Desmond Trufant, who has missed eight games the last two seasons.

27. New Orleans Saints

Josh Jackson -- CB, Iowa (6-0, 196, 4.48)

The Saints had good luck with a first-round cornerback (Marshon Lattimore) last year and could try to repeat the process with another Big Ten corner prospect.

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28. Pittsburgh Steelers

Rashaan Evans -- LB, Alabama (6-2, 232, 4.70)

With Ryan Shazier's future up in the air, linebacker is a need. Evans competes like an AFC North linebacker with his physical appetite and always-revving motor.

29. Jacksonville Jaguars

Connor Williams -- OT, Texas (6-5, 296, 5.05)

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Jacksonville spent big bucks in free agency to add Andrew Norwell to the offensive line and might not be done. Williams gives the Jaguars immediate depth at tackle and guard.

Injured Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Williams (55) is pictured before the...
Injured Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Williams (55) is pictured before the Oklahoma University Sooners vs. the University of Texas Longhorns NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Saturday, October 14, 2017. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)(Louis DeLuca / Staff Photographer)

30. Minnesota Vikings

Taven Bryan -- DT, Florida (6-5, 291, 4.98)

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Vikings coach Mike Zimmer covets upfield players who can create disruption, and Bryan has the potential to wreck a lot of NFL backfields.

31. New England Patriots

Lorenzo Carter -- DE/LB, Georgia (6-5, 250, 4.46)

Carter is a multidimensional player with the athleticism to rush the pocket or play off-ball and run free. He would be Bill Belichick's new Jamie Collins.

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32. Philadelphia Eagles

Derrius Guice -- RB, LSU (5-10, 224, 4.49)

Running back isn't the Eagles' most pressing need, but Guice is excellent value at this point and most believe this will be Jay Ajayi's final season in Philadelphia.