Where the top quarterbacks will go in the NFL Draft according to the experts
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The 2018 NFL Draft is set to be one of the most dramatic in recent memory when it comes to the most important position on the field.
Experts have predicted that teams will draft as many as six quarterbacks in the first round, including four who could go in the first handful of picks.
In an attempt to extract some clarity on which teams might take a gamble on the signal-callers, we looked at what NFL Draft experts are projecting for the top quarterbacks in mock drafts.
The experts: ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN's Todd McShay, NFL.com's Bucky Brooks, NFL.com's Adam Rank, Rotoworld's Josh Norris, The Ringer's Danny Kelly, DraftTek, and Pete Prisco, Will Brinson, and Chris Trepasso from CBS Sports.
1. Sam Darnold
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Avg. Draft Position: 1.6
School: USC
Teams that experts are predicting to draft player: Browns (5), Jets (2), Giants (2)
Key expert quote: "The Browns get the top quarterback in this class. The number of interceptions Darnold threw over the past two seasons (22) is a concern, but with a strong arm, accuracy down the field, and mobility to extend plays, he’s got all the tools to develop into a top-tier starter." — Danny Kelly
2. Josh Allen
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Avg. Draft Position: 2.2
School: Wyoming
Teams that experts are predicting to draft player: Browns (5), Bills (2)
Key expert quote: "The NFL statistical comp I make to Allen: Matthew Stafford, who completed 57.1 percent of his passes in 39 games at Georgia and still went No. 1 overall. And Stafford had better talent around him." — Mel Kiper Jr.
3. Josh Rosen
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Avg. Draft Position: 2.8
School: UCLA
Teams that experts are predicting to draft player: Jets (4), Bills (3)
Key expert quote: "Rosen is the most polished quarterback in this class when he's at his best, and he has rare arm talent." — Mel Kiper Jr.
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