The 2018 NFL Draft is just two weeks away.

This year’s event in Arlington, Texas, may be billed as the year of the quarterback, with USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen, Oklahoma State’s Mayfield, Louisville’s Jackson and Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph all projected to go in the first round.

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The Cleveland Browns, who own the first and fourth overall picks, will control the top portion of the NFL draft (April 24-26). They will have two prime opportunities to select a quarterback.

The Atlanta Falcons hold the 26th overall pick in the first round. | Read myAJC for more draft projections

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