NFL Draft 2018: 4 picks that didn’t make sense

The first round of the NFL Draft is in the books, and there is plenty to talk about. All told, five quarterbacks ended up going in the first 32 picks, with Heisman Trophy winners coming in at the first and last slots.

In addition, we saw a slew of interior offensive linemen being taken earlier than perhaps expected. While everybody associated with football believed that Quenton Nelson would be taken in the top 10 (he went to the Indianapolis Colts at No. 6), it was a bit surprising to see both Frank Ragnow and Billy Price go at 21st and 22nd-overall, respectively.

However, there were a few picks that didn’t make sense and need addressing. Here they are.

4. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills

Why would the Bills pass on Josh Rosen to go up and get Josh Allen? Allen has never completed 60 percent of his throws in any season at the high school or college levels, despite playing at Wyoming in the Mountain West Conference. Factor in that he’s probably going to start immediately, and has Zay Jones as a top receiver on his team, and it’s ugly.

3. Marcus Davenport, EDGE, New Orleans Saints

Unless Marcus Davenport ends up being a cross between Reggie White and Bruce Smith, the Saints got absolutely roasted here. You can’t give up a first-round pick next year for anything other than an absolute blue-chip prospect and/or a quarterback. This might be a trade that haunts general manager Mickey Loomis.

2. Kolton Miller, OT, Oakland Raiders

The Raiders had to fix their defense. Has anybody seen the team that is trotting out on the field around Khalil Mack? Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie could have selected Maurice Hurst, Jaire Alexander, Josh Jackson, Tremaine Edmunds and others at this slot, but instead went with a player that many believe was a fringe first-round choice. Miller fits a need at right tackle, but the Raiders missed the boat on landing defensive help.

1. Rashaad Penny, RB, Seattle Seahawks

This is not a commentary on Penny, who could very well be a fine running back. However, this is a slam on general manager John Schneider, who could have taken Tyrell Crosby or Will Hernandez to help fix the worst offensive line in football, and instead drafted a running back to play behind said sieve. It Maes no sense for Seattle, who took a luxury pick when it was far from in a position to do so.