The 2018 NFL Draft

The 2018 NFL Draft, held on April 26, 2018, was notable for its emphasis on quarterbacks, with several highly touted prospects selected early.

The 2018 NFL Draft was marked by a strong quarterback class, including Josh Allen, and the emergence of other notable talents like Saquon Barkley and Quenton Nelson.

The Cleveland Browns selected Baker Mayfield from Oklahoma with the first overall pick. This draft marked a significant moment in NFL history with a record-tying four quarterbacks taken in the top ten.

It was the first time in history that four signal callers were taken in top 10 selections. Here is how Pro-Football-Reference.com saw the first ten picks come off the board.

Pick    Tm    Player    Pos    College/Univ
                
1    CLE    Baker Mayfield    QB    Oklahoma
2    NYG    Saquon Barkley    RB    Penn St.
3    NYJ    Sam Darnold    QB    USC
4    CLE    Denzel Ward    CB    Ohio St.
5    DEN    Bradley Chubb    DE    North Carolina St.
6    IND    Quenton Nelson    G    Notre Dame
7    BUF    Josh Allen    QB    Wyoming
8    CHI    Roquan Smith    ILB    Georgia
9    SFO    Mike McGlinchey    T    Notre Dame
10    ARI    Josh Rosen          QB    UCLA

The 2018 NFL draft was particularly significant for the number of quarterbacks selected early on.

While Baker Mayfield was the first off the board, other quarterbacks like Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, and Josh Rosen were also taken in the top ten. Josh Allen has emerged as the most successful quarterback from this class, establishing himself as one of the league's most dynamic and talented players.

The draft also featured other notable selections. Saquon Barkley, taken by the New York Giants, was considered one of the most talented running back prospects in recent memory.

Quenton Nelson, selected by the Indianapolis Colts, has quickly become recognized as one of the best offensive guards in the NFL.

Denzel Ward, drafted by the Cleveland Browns, has become a very good cornerback in the league.It's still relatively early in the careers of most players from the 2018 draft, so it's difficult to definitively say who might be on a Hall of Fame trajectory.

However, Josh Allen has demonstrated the potential to be considered for Hall of Fame honors given his exceptional talent and impact on the league.

Quenton Nelson has also established himself as a Hall of Fame caliber player.In conclusion, the 2018 NFL Draft was notable for its strong quarterback class and the selection of several players who have become key contributors to their respective teams.