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Here's a look at the deals a select group of 2018 first-round picks are expected to sign. A discussion follows highlighting how the rookie wage scale operates, as well as important considerations relating to the first-round contracts. All contracts for draft choices are four years.
| 1 | Baker Mayfield | Browns | $5,942,360 | $21,849,440 | $32,682,980 |
| 2 | Saquon Barkley | Giants | $5,671, 773 | $20,767,092 | $31,194,752 |
| 3 | Sam Darnold | Jets | $5,499,581 | $20,078,324 | $30,247,696 |
| 4 | Denzel Ward | Browns | $5,302,792 | $19,291,168 | $29,165,356 |
| 5 | Bradley Chubb | Broncos | $4,958,407 | $17,913,628 | $27,271,239 |
| 6 | Quenton Nelson | Colts | $4,343,438 | $15,453,752 | $23,888,909 |
| 7 | Josh Allen | Bills | $3,851,461 | $13,485,844 | $21,183,036 |
| 8 | Roquan Smith | Bears | $3,359,485 | $11,517,940 | $18,477,168 |
| 9 | Mike McGlinchey | 49ers | $3,334,886 | $11,419,544 | $18,341,873 |
| 10 | Josh Rosen | Cardinals | $3,199,593 | $10,878,372 | $17,597,762 |
| 15 | Kolton Miller | Raiders | $2,449,329 | $7,877,316 | $13,471,310 |
| 17 | Derwin James | Chargers | $2,252,537 | $7,090,148 | $12,388,954 |
| 20 | Frank Ragnow | Lions | $2,141,843 | $6,647,372 | $11,780,137 |
| 24 | D.J. Moore | Panthers | $2,031,148 | $6,204,592 | $11,171,314 |
| 27 | Rashaad Penny | Seahawks | $1,957,352 | $5,909,408 | $10,765,436 |
| 32 | Lamar Jackson | Ravens | $1,722,118 | $4,968,472 | $9,471,649 |
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