Lake Travis alum Baker Mayfield first pick in 2018 NFL Draft

UPDATE: The Cleveland Browns select Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma first in the NFL draft.

 


 

Lake Travis High School alum Baker Mayfield has definitely made the most of his opportunity, going from a walk-on to a Heisman Trophy winner. Now, he’s projected to a be a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and there are rumblings he'll be number one. 

Mayfield won’t physically be at the NFL draft in Arlington, Texas at the home of the Cowboys, like many first-rounders. Instead, he’ll be watching from home in Lakeway.  

"It's always been about family and to be surrounded by the right people has been a good thing so having family and friends come in town and have some loved ones there," Mayfield said.

Tune into FOX 7 Austin at 7 p.m. Thursday to watch the 2018 NFL Draft.