2018 Mock Draft

   Let me get in to this mock draft bonanza although I am of the group of people that think that mock drafts made 1 month before and beyond draft day is just plain silly and useless to predict. I wont go into trade speculations because my head will hurt and I would be able to finish this in time.

Pick 1 Cleveland Browns select Sam Darnold QB

   For some time I had Saquon Barkley to be the pick but the Browns need a QB and with Carlos Hyde on the team then need to prioritize the main position and go with the one they like more. Although I believe Rosen is the better passer, Barkley not far behind and his clutch factor can hype up the team if he manages to win them some games early in his career.

Pick 2 New York Giants select Josh Rosen QB

   Again this could be Barkley or even Bradely Chubb but I don't believe the Giants are one of these players away from going all the way and then there is the fact that picking on the top 5 should be something you stride for so getting this "chance" if picking this early you should think of your future and have someone ready for when Eli Manning isn't there anymore, and that is very soon.

Pick 3 New York Jets select Baker Mayfield QB

   Lets face it, although they have need on other positions, they traded up for a reason and that should be to pick a QB.

Pick 4 Cleveland Browns select Bradley Chubb EDGE

   No Barkley, no problem. Now the Brown are a nightmare on defense and every QB should be on their toes with Chubb on one end and Myles Garrett on the other. They can trade down if possible but they have tons of picks already so why not take the best defensive player of this year.

Pick 5 Denver Broncos Select Saquon Barkley RB

   Its time the Broncos had 1 good RB and stop with the RB by committee scenario. This can only help QB Case Keenum minimizing the pressure and by a part of the passing game. The defense can still play at a high level for 1 or 2 years more.

Pick 6 Indianapolis Colts select Quenton Nelson G

   This is all about helping Andrew Luck stay health enough to finish the season, its their best player so they need to make him the focal point of this team.

Pick 7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Derwin James S

   Their safeties are average at best, James is a superb athlete and leader that can only make this defense better. They can trade down as well.

Pick 8 Chicago Bears select Mike McGlinchey OL

   Chicago can go CB selecting Ward or reach a bit for Landry or risk it by selecting Edmunds even Davenport but I'm prioritizing the Oline because they have to do everything possible for Mitchell Trubisky to have success and improving the T position is a need. They can trade down and take some of the other players available.

Pick 9 San Fransisco 49ers select Denzel Ward CB

   Looks like the Ruben Foster drama is going his way but still I would have given the niners Ward because its their biggest hole on defense. They can look for a receiver deeper in the draft.

Pick 10 Oakland Raiders select Roquan Smith LB

   It not a real need but more of a good match for a good player. Smith can play his game in this defense and not worry to much of being overwhelmed by big blockers coming his way and focus on working the hashes.

Pick 11 Miami Dolphins select Calvin Ridley WR

   They lost Jarvis Landry and they will miss him, Ridley can help them forget he was there.

Pick 12 Buffalo Bills select Josh Allen QB

   They need to find their guy and he can have time to learn on the bench for a while.

Pick 13 Washington Redskins select Jaire Alexander CB

   They gave away Kendall Fuller so here's Alexander to help the secondary.

Pick 14 Green Bay selects Tremain Edmunds LB

   Green Bay still suffers at the second level, Edmund need to learn to play better ILB if not they can try him an OLB to pair up with Clay Mathews.

Pick 15 Arizona Cardinals select Mason Rudolph QB

   Bradford is going to get hurt at some point, they need depth and a future. Or they can try and nab Allen.

Pick 16 Baltimore Ravens select Courtland Sutton WR

   Give Joe Flacco a real receiver for once.

Pick 17 Los Angeles Chargers select Minkah Fitzpatrick S

   They need help at the back end, Fitzpatrick is the best FS of this class right now.

Pick 18 Seattle Seahawks select Da'Ron Payne DL

   They got busy at FA to help the Oline, its still not ready but they can wait and pick an agile DT to help them with the run game as well in pass rush.

Pick 19 Dallas Cowboys select Vita Vea DL

   Theres no receiver wort picking here so why not get a stud on Dline who can disrupt the offense to help his teammates do the rest. Or they can trade up for Sutton.

Pick 20 Detroit Lions select Ronald Jones II RB

   Its time to get a dependable runner that can have a chance to reach 100 yards in a game.

Pick 21 Cinncinatti Bengals select Isaiah Wynn OL

   Selecting someone to plug in Vontaes Burficts place could be a need but Andy Dalton needs time to pass the ball to AJ Green.

Pick 22 Buffalo Bills select Leighton Vander Esch LB

   Some help on defense that can cover TEs as well.

Pick 23 New England Patriots select Mark Andrews TE

   Heres a posible Rob Gronkowski replacement.

Pick 24 Carolina Panthers select Taven Bryan DL

   A posible Julius Peppers replacement.

Pick 25 Tennessee Titans select Billy Price OL

   Not many holes so why not protect Marcus Mariota more.

Pick 26 Atlanta Falcons select Christian Kirk WR

   Give Matt Ryan his weapons back.

Pick 27 New Orleans Saints select Harrison Phillips DL

   Sheldon Rankins didnt play much so a doublke dose on Dline to stop the run.

Pick 28 Pittsburgh Steelers select Joshua Jackson CB

   Strenghten the secondary, their most weak spot.

Pick 29 Jacksonville Jaguars select Simmie Cobbs Jr WR

   They trust in Blake Bortles so give him a big target to throw to.

Pick 30 Minnesota Vikings select Braden Smith OL

   They had big problems with their Oline las season, Smith can play center or guard and help day 1.

Pick 31 New England Patriots Select Brian O'Neil OL

   They lost their athletic T in Nate Solder, they can replace him with O'Neil.

Pick 32 Philadelphia Eagles select Sam Hubbard DT

   Michael Bennetts recent social troubles can make the Eagles go for DL help.

   OK it's a bit late but let's see how I do.