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2017 NFL draft order: All 253 picks

The first round of the 2017 NFL draft has been set since Super Bowl LI’s epic finish, but the league has now released the complete draft order for April’s draft, with one exception: the Colts and Vikings still need to flip a coin to determine their picks in the middle of each round. The coin flip is expected to happen at the NFL combine, which begins this week.

Check out the full list below.

Three teams were forced to forfeit picks:

Note: An asterisk denotes the pick is a compensatory selection.

NFL DraftRound 1: April 27, 8 p.m. ET
Rds. 2-3: April 28, 7 p.m. ET
Rds. 4-7: April 29, noon ET
Where: Philadelphia

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Round 1

1. Cleveland Browns
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. Chicago Bears
4. Jacksonville Jaguars
5. Tennessee Titans (from Los Angeles Rams)
6. New York Jets
7. Los Angeles Chargers
8. Carolina Panthers
9. Cincinnati Bengals
10. Buffalo Bills
11. New Orleans Saints
12. Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia Eagles)
13. Arizona Cardinals
14. Indianapolis Colts OR Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota Vikings)
15. Indianapolis Colts OR Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota Vikings)
16. Baltimore Ravens
17. Washington Redskins
18. Tennessee Titans
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20. Denver Broncos
21. Detroit Lions
22. Miami Dolphins
23. New York Giants
24. Oakland Raiders
25. Houston Texans
26. Seattle Seahawks
27. Kansas City Chiefs
28. Dallas Cowboys
29. Green Bay Packers
30. Pittsburgh Steelers
31. Atlanta Falcons
32. New England Patriots

Round 2

33. Cleveland
34. San Francisco
35. Jacksonville
36. Chicago
37. Los Angeles Rams
38. Los Angeles Chargers
39. New York Jets
40. Carolina
41. Cincinnati
42. New Orleans
43. Philadelphia
44. Buffalo
45. Arizona
46. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
47. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
48. Baltimore
49. Washington
50. Tampa Bay
51. Denver
52. Cleveland (from Titans)
53. Detroit
54. Miami
55. New York Giants
56. Oakland
57. Houston
58. Seattle
59. Kansas City
60. Dallas
61. Green Bay
62. Pittsburgh
63. Atlanta
64. New England

Round 3

1 Related

65. Cleveland
66. San Francisco
67. Chicago
68. Jacksonville
69. Los Angeles Rams
70. New York Jets
71. Los Angeles Chargers
72. Carolina
73. Cincinnati
74. Philadelphia
75. Buffalo
76. New Orleans
77. Arizona
78. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
79. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
80. Baltimore
81. Washington
82. Denver
83. Tennessee
84. Tampa Bay
85. Detroit
86. Minnesota (from Dolphins)
87. New York Giants
88. Oakland
89. Houston
90. Seattle
91. Kansas City
92. Dallas
93. Green Bay
94. Pittsburgh
95. Atlanta
96. New England
97. Miami*
98. Carolina*
99. Baltimore*
100. Tennessee (from Rams)*
101. Denver*
102. Seattle*
103. New England (from Browns)*
104. Kansas City*
105. Pittsburgh*
106. Seattle*
107. New York Jets*

Round 4

108. Cleveland
109. San Francisco
110. Jacksonville
111. Chicago
112. Los Angeles Rams
113. Los Angeles Chargers
114. Washington (from Jets)
115. Carolina
116. Cincinnati
117. Chicago (from Bills)
118. New Orleans
119. Philadelphia
120. Arizona
121. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
122. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
123. Baltimore
124. Washington
125. Tennessee
126. Tampa Bay
127. Denver
128. Detroit
129. Minnesota (from Dolphins)
130. Oakland
131. Houston
132. Kansas City
133. Dallas
134. Green Bay
135. Pittsburgh
136. Atlanta
137. New England
138. Cincinnati*
139. Philadelphia (from Browns)*
140. New York Giants
141. Los Angeles Rams*
142. Cleveland*
143. San Francisco*
144. Indianapolis*

Round 5

145. Cleveland
146. San Francisco
147. Chicago
148. Jacksonville
149. Los Angeles Rams
150. New York Jets
151. Los Angeles Chargers
152. Carolina
153. Cincinnati
154. Washington (from Saints)
155. Philadelphia
156. Buffalo
157. Arizona
158. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
159. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
160. Baltimore
161. San Francisco (from Redskins)
162. Tampa Bay
163. New England (from Broncos)
164. Tennessee
165. Detroit
166. Miami
167. New York Giants
168. Oakland
169. Houston
170. Kansas City
171. Buffalo (from Cowboys)
172. Green Bay
173. Pittsburgh
174. Atlanta
175. Cleveland (from Patriots)
176. Cincinnati*
177. Denver*
178. Miami*
179. Arizona*
180. Kansas City*
181. Cleveland*
182. Green Bay*
183. New England*
184. Miami*

Round 6

185. Cleveland
186. San Francisco
187. Jacksonville
188. Houston (from Bears)
189. Los Angeles Rams
190. Los Angeles Chargers
191. New York Jets
192. Carolina
193. Cincinnati
194. Philadelphia
195. Buffalo
196. New Orleans
197. Arizona
198. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
199. Indianapolis OR Minnesota
200. Baltimore
201. Washington
202. San Francisco (from Broncos)
203. Denver (from Titans)
204. Tampa Bay
205. Detroit
206. Miami
207. New York Giants
208. Oakland
209. Washington (from Texans)
210. Seattle
211. Dallas
212. Green Bay
213. Pittsburgh
214. Tennessee (from Falcons)
215. Detroit (from Patriots)
216. Kansas City*
217. Cincinnati*
218. Kansas City*

Round 7

219. San Francisco (from Browns)
220. Washington (from 49ers)
221. Chicago
222. Jacksonville
223. Los Angeles Rams
224. New York Jets
225. Los Angeles Chargers
226. Seattle (from Panthers)
227. Cincinnati
228. Dallas (from Bills)
229. New Orleans
230. Philadelphia
231. Arizona
232. Carolina (from Colts through Browns OR Vikings)
233. Carolina (from Colts through Browns OR Vikings)
234. Los Angeles Rams (from Ravens)
235. Washington
236. Tennessee
237. Tampa Bay
238. Denver
239. New England (from Lions)
240. Miami
241. New York Giants
242. Oakland
243. Houston
244. Oakland (from Seahawks)
245. Kansas City
246. Dallas
247. Green Bay
248. Pittsburgh
249. Atlanta
250. Detroit (from Patriots)
251. Cincinnati*
252. Denver*
253. Denver*

NFL

Alshon Jeffery decision puts Bears at disadvantage

Permitting Alshon Jeffery to reach free agency hurts the Chicago Bears on multiple levels.

Say what you want about Jeffery’s past two seasons — derailed because of injuries and suspension — but he’s an accomplished and coveted player. Jeffery averaged 72.2 receiving yards per game for the Bears; only Brandon Marshall (78.3) averaged more per game in team history (32-game minimum). Wide receivers like Jeffery, 27, rarely hit free agency — most teams go out of their way to extend No. 1 receivers. There will be substantial interest in Jeffery’s services beginning March 9, and the Bears’ reluctance to engage in any recent meaningful contract talks puts them at a disadvantage. Jeffery wants to play for a contender and will strongly explore all options.

Without Jeffery, the Bears are vulnerable at wide receiver.

Alshon Jeffery put up solid numbers in Chicago, but the Bears apparently felt his price was too much for another season. Stacy Revere/Getty Images

The franchise hasn’t abandoned hope of 2015 first-round pick Kevin White developing into a star player. Unfortunately, White has suffered two separate season-ending injuries to the same leg since the Bears drafted him. There is no way of knowing if he’ll ever pan out. Veteran Eddie Royal has enjoyed a fruitful NFL career, but he has been unable to stay healthy the past two years. Royal — in the final year of his contract — is set to earn $5 million, but none of it is guaranteed. Former seventh-rounder Marquess Wilson, who is seemingly always hurt, is coming out of his original rookie contract. Receivers such as Josh Bellamy (restricted free agent) and Deonte Thompson (exclusive rights free agent), who played large roles in 2017, are better suited for special teams. Daniel Braverman, Chicago’s 2016 seventh-round choice, barely played last year as a rookie.

Third-year receiver Cameron Meredith is coming off an impressive season, but no one is ready to anoint him a No. 1.

The Jeffery decision creates a gaping hole on the depth chart. The Bears have to get serious about pursuing receivers in free agency and the draft, but will any be better than Jeffery? Remember, Jeffery has 13 career 100-yard receiving games. And from 2013-14, Jeffery combined for 174 receptions, 2,554 yards and 17 touchdowns.

That’s not easy production to replace.

Yes, $17.5 million is a large salary-cap number for one player to carry. But Chicago is positioned to be in the top five in cap space (the cap is also expanding), and that is before $13 million is cleared with the expected release or trade of Jay Cutler.

Speaking of quarterback, the Bears are moving on from Cutler and therefore are expected to have a new starter in Week 1. If the new quarterback happens to be a younger player, or maybe even Jimmy Garoppolo, whom is he supposed to throw the ball to? The Bears plan to prioritize an offseason quarterback upgrade, yet allow the club’s most decorated receiver to walk away for nothing? Even a veteran bridge quarterback — Brian Hoyer, for example — can thrive only with quality receivers.

The Bears have essentially left the cupboard bare — unless they aggressively address receiver next month and beyond.

But Chicago already had glaring needs at quarterback, tight end, cornerback and safety before they declined to apply a second tag on Jeffery.

Why create another unnecessary void on the roster?

NFL

NFL combine preview: Targets, positions of need for every team

With the 2017 scouting combine kicking off this week, NFL Nation reporters take a closer look at the positions of need for all 32 teams and which players will be closely evaluated.

Click the link after each team to view the full post.

NFL DraftRound 1: April 27, 8 p.m. ET
Rds. 2-3: April 28, 7 p.m. ET
Rds. 4-7: April 29, noon ET
Where: Philadelphia

NFL draft home page »

• 2017 NFL draft order »
• Mel Kiper’s latest Mock Draft »
• Todd McShay’s latest Mock Draft »
• Mel Kiper’s Big Board »
• Scouts Inc.’s player rankings »

Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals have plenty of positions they need to bolster, but none is more important than pass-catchers and cover corners. Read the post here.

Atlanta Falcons: Although the Falcons had much better success pressuring quarterbacks this past season, the defensive line still needs an upgrade. Read the post here.

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens haven’t taken a pass-rusher in the first round since Terrell Suggs in 2003 and could look at Tennessee’s Derek Barnett. Read the post here.

Buffalo Bills: An argument can be made that quarterback should still be a top need for the Bills even if Tyrod Taylor is still on the team. Read the post here.

Carolina Panthers: The Panthers are solid at defensive tackle, so that leaves an every-down defensive end and running back as top targets. Read the post here.

Chicago Bears: Chicago is ready to move in a different direction from Jay Cutler, so the Bears have to get serious about drafting a quarterback. Read the post here.

Cincinnati Bengals: Some of the Bengals’ defensive veterans have reached an age where the team needs to look for upgrades. Read the post here.

Cleveland Browns: The team’s perpetual combine examination of quarterbacks enters phase 7,192, as the Browns will interview the top candidates. Read the post here.

Dallas Cowboys: It can be argued that the Cowboys need help in some form at every position other than running back. But the focus has to be on defense. Read the post here.

Denver Broncos: The offensive front continues to vex the Broncos, and this is the third consecutive offseason they will conduct a makeover there. Read the post here.

Detroit Lions: Needing to upgrade their pass rush and boost the running game, the Lions are likely to eye linemen on both sides of the ball and linebackers. Read the post here.

Green Bay Packers: The Packers have big holes despite finishing a win away from the Super Bowl; they probably will address defense first, but running back is possible. Read the post here.

Houston Texans: Uncertainty at quarterback and holes in the offensive line make those the obvious areas to watch for the Texans. Read the post here.

Indianapolis Colts: The Colts’ aging defensive front was pushed around last season, making it a priority for new general manager Chris Ballard to find upgrades. Read the post here.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Offensive line is the Jaguars’ top priority this offseason, but defensive end and safety are among other positions they could address in the draft. Read the post here.

Kansas City Chiefs: Even if Jamaal Charles plays in 2017, the Chiefs can’t go through another season with that position not as strong as it should be. Read the post here.

Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers could upgrade by adding an offensive lineman to protect Philip Rivers or another receiver for Rivers to target. Read the post here.

Los Angeles Rams: Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley is one player the Rams may keep an eye on at the combine as they look to improve their secondary. Read the post here.

Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins should be looking closely at linebackers and offensive line help; Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis could be one solution. Read the post here.

Minnesota Vikings: While the Vikings will take a best-player-available approach at the draft, they’ll have a close eye on O-linemen and a deep running back class at the combine. Read the post here.

New England Patriots: Martellus Bennett’s solid season could mean a payday elsewhere. Rob Gronkowski is coming off back surgery. So the Patriots need to look at tight ends. Read the post here.

New Orleans Saints: The Saints have needs at every level of their defense, and they should have good options for adding some help with the No. 11 pick. Read the post here.

New York Giants: The Giants revamped their defense last offseason. Now it’s time to add playmakers on offense, and a vertical threat at tight end would help. Read the post here.

New York Jets: The Jets, who have one of the most talent-deficient rosters in the NFL, will have their choice of which need to address with the sixth pick. Read the post here.

Oakland Raiders: The Raiders need to find somebody who can help bring pressure on the quarterback — be it through the pass rush or top-notch downfield coverage. Read the post here.

Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles are desperate for cornerbacks with both 2016 starters gone; receivers for QB Carson Wentz also will be a priority. Read the post here.

Pittsburgh Steelers: An injection of speed off the edge would elevate an already solid Pittsburgh defense. Read the post here.

San Francisco 49ers: Lacking a long-term quarterback and playmakers at receiver, the 49ers will surely be eyeing the offensive skill players. Read the post here.

Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks know they have to do a better job of protecting Russell Wilson, so offensive tackle is a big need. Read the post here.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Bucs could use help at receiver, tight end and running back to continue on their upward trajectory. Read the post here.

Tennessee Titans: Finding immediate help at cornerback and receiver is a must for the Titans. Read the post here.

Washington Redskins: The defensive line is a priority, as the Redskins lack high-level young talent to build around. Read the post here.

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Matt Elam's arrest secures his place as Ravens' worst first-round pick

If there was any doubt about safety Matt Elam’s status with the Baltimore Ravens, he secured it Sunday after his arrest on multiple drug charges in Miami.

Elam, the 32nd overall pick of the 2013 draft, is officially the worst first-round pick in team history. Of all the 21 players selected in the first round by the Ravens, no one disappointed quite like Elam.

His career in Baltimore can be summed up like this: He couldn’t stay in the starting lineup. He couldn’t stay healthy. He couldn’t stay out of trouble.

Elam came to the Ravens with expectations that he would help fill the void left by Ed Reed’s departure. He left with one career interception, two stints on injured reserve and an arrest — which included possession of 126 grams of marijuana and three grams of oxycodone, according to police — that became the final stamp on his underachieving time in Baltimore.

“Matt is not in our plans for the 2017 Ravens,” a team spokesman said Sunday.

The Ravens are known for coming up big in the first round, selecting one Hall of Fame player (offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden) and two future ones (Reed and linebacker Ray Lewis). There have been missteps from wide receiver Travis Taylor to quarterback Kyle Boller to wide receiver Mark Clayton. But at the very least, those players started more than 40 games and showed flashes of skill. Boller even outdueled Brett Favre on Monday Night Football once by throwing for three touchdowns.

Selected three months after the Ravens won the Super Bowl, Elam started 26 games before being benched midway through his second season. He struggled in covering receivers deep and making tackles. His career was a forgettable one, outside of picking off a tipped pass with 38 seconds remaining to seal an 18-16 win in Detroit as a rookie.

In 2014, Elam was rated as the ninth-worst safety by Pro Football Focus after missing 18 tackles in the regular season. He also missed another two key tackles in last season’s divisional playoff loss at New England.

The following season, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team was “not satisfied” with the way Elam has played. Elam then tore his biceps while trying to make a tackle in training camp. During that year, Elam was suspended one game by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy.

Last season, a knee injury in the preseason landed him on IR for a second straight year. But Baltimore designated him for return, and Elam contributed on special teams.

Now, Elam made the untimely mistake of being arrested 11 days before he becomes an unrestricted free agent. It certainly ends his time with the Ravens, and it could mark the end of his NFL career.

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