It wasn't until just before the 2018 draft that the buzz about Baker Mayfield going first overall started to build. The Cleveland Browns needed a quarterback, but Mayfield was seen as an unconventional choice. At roughly 6'1" and with a heart-on-his-sleeve zest for the game, the quarterback wasn't the safe pick teams often grab at No. 1.
However, Mayfield worked out just fine for the Browns in 2018, guiding the team to seven more wins than they had the previous season and setting a new rookie record for touchdown passes. His rookie campaign proved that a quarterback doesn't have to be 6'4" to be worthy of a top selection and that top-tier prospects come in all sizes.