2018 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

2018 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

March 12, 2018 Off By tailgatesports

With the 2018 NFL Combine finished and the NFL free agency tampering period underway, we look at the newest possibilities for the 2018 NFL Draft. This is the latest mock draft that I have come up with after breaking down all the recent rumors and latest news in the league.

 

 

Team Player Position School
1. Browns Saquon Barkley RB Penn State
2.*Bills Josh Rosen QB UCLA
3. Colts Quenton Nelson OG Notre Dame
4. Browns Sam Darnold QB USC
5. Broncos Josh Allen QB Wyoming
6. Jets Bradley Chubb DE NC State
7. Buccaneers Minkah Fitzpatrick CB/S Alabama
8.*Cardinals Baker Mayfield QB Oklahoma
9. 49ers Derwin James S Florida State
10. Raiders Denzel Ward CB Ohio State
11. Dolphins Tremaine Edmunds LB Virginia Tech
12.*Giants Roquan Smith LB Georgia
13. Redskins Vita Vea DT Washington
14. Packers Marcus Davenport DE UTSA
15.*Bears Calvin Ridley WR Alabama
16. Ravens Mike McGlinchey OT Notre Dame
17. Chargers Connor Williams OT Texas
18. Seahawks Mike Hughes CB UCF
19. Cowboys Cameron Sutton WR SMU
20. Lions Taven Bryan DT/DE Florida
21. Bengals Jaire Alexander CB Louisville
22.*Giants Derrius Guice RB LSU
23. Rams Will Hernandez OG UTEP
24. Panthers Harold Landry DE/LB Boston College
25. Titans James Daniels C Iowa
26. Falcons Da’Ron Payne DT Alabama
27. Saints Lamar Jackson QB Louisville
28. Steelers Justin Reid S Stanford
29. Jaguars DJ Moore WR Maryland
30. Vikings Joshua Jackson CB Iowa
31. Patriots Leighton Vander Esch LB Boise State
32. Eagles Rashaan Evans LB Alabama

 

*Giants trade the 2nd overall pick to the Bills for the 21st, 22nd, and other picks

*Bears trade the 8th overall pick to the Cardinals for the 15th, and other picks

 

  1. Browns: Drafting Barkley number one overall would be a major boost to their offense.

 

  1. Bills: The Bills trade up to finally get their franchise quarterback.

 

  1. Colts: Their first concern should be to protect Andrew Luck, so taking Nelson here is a must.

 

  1. Browns: They skip out on taking Darnold first overall but are still able to select him with the 4th pick.

 

  1. Broncos: They miss out on the Cousins sweepstakes, so they look to the draft to find their future quarterback.

 

  1. Jets: They could use help at the cornerback, but with the best player available, they get an upgrade at defensive end.

 

  1. Buccaneers: Them signing TJ Ward last year failed, so they now get a player that can play both safety and cornerback.

 

  1. Cardinals: If they don’t land any quarterbacks in free agency, they’ll look to get one in the draft; so moving up would be an option to get one.

 

  1. 49ers: James Derwin would be a huge boost to the 49ers secondary that would push them closer to being a playoff team.

 

  1. Raiders: The Raiders released two of their cornerbacks this offseason, so drafting one to pair with Gareon Conley makes sense.

 

  1. Dolphins: They could use help at the linebacker position, whether it’s on the inside or outside, so they get someone on the outside to help out.

 

  1. Giants: The Giants get a major upgrade at inside linebacker by drafting Smith.

 

  1. Redskins: The Redskins rush defense played poorly last year, so Vea would bring much needed upgrades.

 

  1. Packers: They could use help off the edge, so getting Davenport at 14th would be a major win for them.

 

  1. Bears: The Bears could use a cornerback, but they also need a wide receiver, so they go with Ridley.

 

  1. Ravens: They could use another upgrade at offensive tackle, so they get a great leader and tackle to pair with their former college teammate Ronnie Stanley.

 

  1. Chargers: They could have a powerful offensive line next year if they get an upgrade at offensive tackle.

 

  1. Seahawks: They tore apart the legion of boom this offseason, so they will look to rebuild it right away.

 

  1. Cowboys: They need to get another weapon besides Dez, so they get a big receiver that will help the team out on offense tremendously.

 

  1. Lions: They get a player that they can play any spot on the defensive line, which could give the team a major tool to use.

 

  1. Bengals: The Bengals get another young cornerback to pair with Jackson.

 

  1. Giants: They get a true number one running back that possesses both power and speed.

 

  1. Rams: They play in a division with tough defenses, so getting an upgrade for the offensive line is a must.

 

  1. Panthers: They already cut one edge rusher and have another one that’s getting older, so drafting one early makes sense here.

 

  1. Titans: They need an upgrade on the interior line, so they take the best center in the draft.

 

  1. Falcons: They could use another receiver, but instead, they get a nice piece to use on their defensive line.

 

  1. Saints: With Drew Brees getting older, and possibly leaving free agency, they look for a future replacement.

 

  1. Steelers: They cut ties with Mike Mitchell, so they now look to replace him with a player that can play both safety positions, and the slot.

 

  1. Jaguars: With Allen Robinson most likely leaving in free agency, they need to add another weapon on the offensive side of the ball for Blake Bortles.

 

  1. Vikings: The Vikings always take the best player available, and they also need help at corner, so this is a perfect pick.

 

  1. Patriots: They need help on pass rush, but after losing multiple linebackers, they look to fill the void with a productive player.

 

  1. Eagles: The Eagles have a lot of good pieces but they could now look to get a linebacker as they may lose one in free agency.

 

 

Written by Domenic Buccini

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