Monday, January 29, 2018

2018 NFL Mock Draft #2

This second mock comes out now to help bridge the gap during this long wait for the Super Bowl. It also comes out after the Senior Bowl this past week, which is a massive tool for evaluating draft prospects. It gave an in depth look at the seniors in this draft class, which had a decent effect on portions of this first round mock. The next big hurdle will be the combine at the end of February. That will be huge as it involves everyone, underclassmen included. Enjoy!


The Sports Guys 2018 NFL Mock Draft


First Round (Second Edition):


1. Cleveland Browns select: Josh Allen (QB, Wyoming)
1st Mock: Sam Darnold (QB, USC)


Josh Allen had a very good Senior Bowl week. He improved each day at practice, wowed us again with his arm strength and ability to throw it deep, and then had a very nice outing on Saturday. During the game he showed accuracy and touch on a terrific TD pass, one of two he had on the day. While some are still divided on him, many scouts are now saying he is a definite top-2 pick. We’ll see what happens when Darnold and Rosen perform at the combine though...


2. New York Giants select: Sam Darnold (QB, USC)
1st Mock: Josh Rosen (QB, UCLA)


The chances of them going non-QB here are growing, but I’m still betting on it. Eli Manning will remain the starter for another year, but they will draft a QB that can be molded into the starter for the season after. While Rosen is better right now, Darnold has more upside long-term. If available, he’ll have the edge here.


3. Indianapolis Colts select: Bradley Chubb (Edge, NC State)
1st Mock: Bradley Chubb (Edge, NC State)


While Barkley and any of the top offensive linemen are tempting here, Chubb remains the best selection for the Colts. Their GM and HC both came from KC where a strong pass rush by Justin Houston was a staple. Chubb can be that guy for Indy.


4. New York Jets (via trade with Cleveland from Houston) select: Baker Mayfield (QB, Oklahoma)
1st Mock: Minkah Fitzpatrick (S, Alabama)


Baker Mayfield had a nice week at the Senior Bowl and was named the most outstanding quarterback. Apparently he met frequently with the Jets throughout the week as well. Seeing as Denver coached his team (North), the Jets may feel like they have to jump the Broncos to get him. Cleveland would trade down yet again to make this happen. We’ll seen a lot of trading up recently for quarterbacks, and I think it will happen again at least once.


5. Washington Redskins (via trade with Denver) select: Josh Rosen (QB, UCLA)
1st Mock: Saquon Barkley (RB, Penn State)


It’s looking more and more likely that Washington will not be re-signing Kirk Cousins. That puts them in the market for a long-term quarterback, such as a prized rookie. If Denver decides to go with a veteran or to give Lynch/Siemian another year, they would be a prime trade up candidate. In this mock, Rosen was the only QB left of the top four making him a hot commodity.


6. Cleveland Browns (via trade with New York Jets) select: Saquon Barkley (RB, Penn State)
1st Mock: Baker Mayfield (QB, Oklahoma)


While I think Fitzpatrick would be a smarter selection for the Browns, the Barkley buzz lives on and pairing him and their new QB would be tempting. Even if they stay at #4, Barkley may be the selection which would make three straight years the top RB went #4. It’s worked out well in those cases so Cleveland may be more willing to actually pull the trigger.


7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select: Minkah Fitzpatrick (S, Alabama)
1st Mock: Denzel Ward (CB, Ohio State)


What I love about Fitzpatrick is his ability to be both a safety and a corner. Jalen Ramsey was the same way and he’s turned into an elite corner in the NFL. While Fitzpatrick doesn’t have quite the same ability, I think he’ll be extremely valuable for any NFL team. The Bucs need more help in the secondary, and can use him as a safety or nickel corner in year one.


8. Chicago Bears select: Denzel Ward (CB, Ohio State)
1st Mock: Mike McGlinchey (OT, Notre Dame)


The two largest needs for Chicago this offseason are wide receiver and cornerback. Free agency will go a long way towards filling those needs, but the draft will help as well. With Ward, the consensus top cornerback in this draft, sitting here at #8, that’s too good for Chicago to pass up. Watch out for an offensive lineman here too, as tackle and guard could both become needs depending on the cap casualty situation in the coming months.


9. San Francisco 49ers select: Quenton Nelson (G, Notre Dame)
1st Mock: Calvin Ridley (WR, Alabama)


The 49ers have plenty of needs, but getting better help for Jimmy G. is a priority. In the last mock, I had them taking a wide receiver, but I’m not sure there are any really worth a top ten pick this year. So I’m changing to an offensive lineman, as that unit needs a few upgrades. Despite being a guard, Nelson may be the best prospect this year on the line. Any number of tackles could be selected here also.


10. Oakland Raiders select: Roquan Smith (LB, Georgia)
1st Mock: Roquan Smith (LB, Georgia)


This is such a perfect fit there isn’t any way I’m changing it in mock #2. This needs to help. Fit, need, value, it all works!


11. Miami Dolphins select: Tremaine Edmunds (LB, Virginia Tech)
1st Mock: Quenton Nelson (G, Notre Dame)


I sense this pick could be made available for other teams, but nobody would want to move up in this scenario. Miami would be stuck with plenty of intriguing options, but linebacker stands out as the best play. I undervalued Edmunds in my last mock as he just missed the cut. The more I watch tape though, the more I like him. He can play multiple positions and do many things from the linebacker spot. Miami is pretty weak at that level of their defense. If they fail to re-sign Jarvis Landry, wide receiver could become a need as well.


12. Cincinnati Bengals select: Mike McGlinchey (OT, Notre Dame)
1st Mock: Connor Williams (OT, Texas)


Another mock, another lineman I think should be drafted by the Bengals. They can’t run the ball consistently or protect Dalton well. McGlinchey will help solve that. This position remains the need best solved at this point in the draft.


13. Denver Broncos (via trade with Washington) select: Isaiah Wynn (OL, Georgia)
1st Mock: Derwin James (S, Florida State)


After trading down, the Broncos could take a developmental QB like Rudolph, or build a better team around a veteran signal caller. That’s the option I think they’ll go with after flopping on Paxton Lynch a few drafts ago. Wynn was a solid tackle at Georgia, but could play guard in the NFL too, as he did at the Senior Bowl. Denver could use help at both places, which is why Wynn got the nod over other established linemen.


14. Green Bay Packers select: Connor Williams (OT, Texas)
1st Mock: Orlando Brown (OT, Oklahoma)


Green Bay’s 2017 season changed when Rodgers broke his collarbone. That should also have been a hint that the O-line stinks and needs upgraded. Williams is massively talented and deserves to be a high pick despite missing time this past season at Texas. He could become dominant for them protecting their franchise. They also have defensive needs and possibly wide receiver needs if Cobb or Nelson are let go.


15. Arizona Cardinals select: Calvin Ridley (WR, Alabama)
1st Mock: Josh Allen (QB, Wyoming)


Larry Fitzgerald is still really good, but the team does not have a reliable #2. Plus, Fitz could retire before the season starts which leaves them needing a #1. Ridley could be a stud at the next level, as he wasn’t utilized as much as he should have for the Crimson Tide. This pick may not make as much sense if they don’t get a quality QB first, but with plenty of solid veterans out there, I think something works out.


16. Baltimore Ravens select: Orlando Brown (OT, Oklahoma)
1st Mock: Courtland Sutton (WR, SMU)


The theme for Baltimore in this draft should be “best available offensive player, regardless of position.” They could use improvement at nearly every position on that side of the ball. Brown had a great season for the Sooners, and could help give Flacco more time and wake up this sleeping running game.


17. Los Angeles Chargers select: Rashaan Evans (LB, Alabama)
1st Mock - Trade with Buffalo: Mason Rudolph (QB, Oklahoma State)


The Chargers may go with some beef in the middle of their D-line, a quarterback for the future, or even an offensive lineman of their own, but linebacker is still an area they must improve upon. Evans is versatile as he can stop the run, play pass coverage, or rush the QB. That every down ability is what LA needs.


18. Seattle Seahawks select: Marcus Davenport (Edge, UTSA)
1st Mock: Derrius Guice (RB, LSU)


Davenport is a hot name in scouting circles, and I’ve been watching more tape of him as well. He’s impressive on film for sure. At the Senior Bowl practices, he was just okay. I wanted more. In the game Saturday though, he was very good. He sacked Mayfield and later recovered a fumble and turned it into a touchdown. Seattle seems to always gamble on upside.


19. Dallas Cowboys select: Josh Jackson (CB, Iowa)
1st Mock: Christian Wilkins (DT, Clemson)


While the defensive line and potentially the receiving corps could use some help, the secondary is bad. They lost a lot last year in free agency and haven’t recovered from that yet. With Jackson available here, the decision is pretty easy. He had a great year and causes a lot of headaches and turnovers defensively.


20. Detroit Lions select: Arden Key (Edge, LSU)
1st Mock: Clelin Ferrell (Edge, Clemson)


Last mock I went with Ferrell, before he decided to return to school. Now I name a different pass rusher for the pick, as this is a large need. I’m sure new coach Matt Patricia will want a defensive difference maker, and Key can be that. He’s not a finished product, but he’s got a lot of potential.


21. Buffalo Bills select: Vita Vea (DT, Washington)
1st Mock - Trade with LAC: Rashaan Evans (LB, Alabama)


After trading Dareus, the defensive line weakened dramatically. Vea is an obvious choice here. Moving on...


22. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City) select: Mason Rudolph (QB, Oklahoma State)
1st Mock: Vita Vea (DT, Washington)


Unfortunately we did not see Rudolph at the Senior Bowl. He still has plenty of time though to show us why he deserves to be taken on Day 1 in the draft. The Bills seemingly want to move on from Tyrod, and can’t simply hand the job to Peterman next year, so Rudolph gives them competition at the spot, regardless of any free agent signing.


23. Los Angeles Rams select: Harold Landry (Edge, Boston College)
1st Mock: Josh Jackson (CB, Iowa)


Landry had a huge 2016, but a quiet 2017. The potential is there however, and the Rams could use some more firepower rushing the passer. Landry may not be the best fit as a defensive end, but he’s talented enough to make it work or just play outside linebacker instead. This pick is largely dependent though on what happens in free agency.


24. Carolina Panthers select: Sam Hubbard (Edge, Ohio State)
1st Mock: Christian Kirk (WR, Texas A&M)


While receiver is a large need, the defensive line cannot be ignored, despite that unit being a relative strength. Hubbard is a terrific fit for this team, and I think he’d start from day one. Receivers are more likely to be found on day two vs. elite edge rushers.


25. Tennessee Titans select: Derwin James (S, Florida State)
1st Mock: Arden Key (Edge, LSU)


This guy is a stud but fell in his mock due to positional value/need. Tennessee needs defensive difference makers, and James is just that. The secondary remained weak despite moves last offseason, but James would help turn that around. An elite pass rusher is another possibility, but they just missed a mini-streak of those.


26. Atlanta Falcons select: Da’Ron Payne (DT, Alabama)
1st Mock: Da’Ron Payne (DT, Alabama)


Same pick as the last mock draft, as it makes too much sense if Poe isn’t retained. He could clog things up and take on double teams, allowing the speedy players around him to take over. Perfect.


27. New Orleans Saints select: James Washington (WR, Oklahoma State)
1st Mock: James Washington (WR, Oklahoma State)


A Senior Bowl standout, Washington stays put at #27 just like in the previous mock. Other wide receivers could be in play here too, but Washington’s fit and his play this past week gives him the edge for now.


28. Pittsburgh Steelers select: Derrius Guice (RB, LSU)
1st Mock: Ronnie Harrison (S, Alabama)


This will change if Bell re-signs, but reports out there aren’t always that optimistic a deal gets done. Last year, Pittsburgh offered a massive deal and Bell turned it down. Not his agent, Bell did. He then held out for a while. Things could get ugly this year. Guice is a capable replacement. He’s not the same as Bell, nobody is, but he could be very good.


29. Jacksonville Jaguars select: Will Hernandez (G, UTEP)
1st Mock: Billy Price (G, Ohio State)


Here’s another Senior Bowl stand out that showed up time and time again. Who knows if he’ll sneak into the first round or not, but he’s trending in that direction. Jacksonville may need depth at receiver and could look to add a developmental quarterback or emerging tight end, but guard is smart as that will help Fournette do even more damage. He is their focal point after all.


30. Minnesota Vikings select: Alex Cappa (OT, Humboldt State)
1st Mock: Isaiah Wynn (OL, Georgia)


I admit this is a reach. Originally I had Brian O’Neill in here, who would be a nice fit. But after seeing Cappa at the Senior Bowl and watching his tape, I have a man crush. He simply takes people out when blocking. Like, to the ground. The Vikings could use a lineman with an edge like that. Look no further ladies and gentlemen.


31. Philadelphia Eagles select: Mike Hughes (CB, UCF)
1st Mock: Kolton Miller (OT, UCLA)


Philly’s weakest link on defense is cornerback. I know they traded for Darby and used a high 2017 draft pick on an injured corner (Sidney Jones) that will only get better in year two, but adding another elite prospect to the mix wouldn’t hurt. Hughes matched up well against some elite college receivers, and he is also a dangerous return man. He’ll go in the first round somewhere, so why not now?


32. New England Patriots select: Isaiah Oliver (CB, Colorado)
1st Mock: Sam Hubbard (Edge, Ohio State)


If Malcolm Butler isn’t re-signed this offseason, corner becomes a large need for the Pats. Oliver is a very quality corner that would be a good fit as the #2 behind Gilmore. The Patriots could instead trade back (like they often do), but they already possess a high second round pick after their trade with San Francisco. A sleeper option is a development QB like Luke Falk, who could become Brady’s new backup.


That wraps up the first round, and our second mock draft for 2018. The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and the combine kicks off later this month. Expect a third mock at that point, and that will likely lead to us adding a second round mock. Enjoy!


By: The Sports Guys


Saturday, January 13, 2018

2018 NFL Mock Draft #1

It’s mock time! This first mock draft is a little later than in previous years, but seeing as this is the only blog ever uploaded to this site these days, I’m sure nobody will even notice. The NFL playoffs are underway, the college playoffs have ended, and that means most teams are gearing up for 2018 already. So let’s begin as well with a look at the first round.

The Sports Guys 2018 NFL Mock Draft

First Round (First Edition):

1. Cleveland Browns select: Sam Darnold (QB, USC)

While I personally have Rosen above Darnold on my initial board, most scouts see Darnold as the top QB prospect with the higher ceiling. Darnold is also open to Cleveland and Rosen has said he’s rather be drafted by another team. This will play out fully over the next few months, but I’ll start with a Darnold prediction for now.

2. New York Giants select: Josh Rosen (QB, UCLA)

If I’m running the G-Men, I’d love to part ways with Eli this offseason, which would save a ton of money, and replace him with Rosen, my top quarterback prospect. Even if Eli stays, this is still the best pick as Rosen could sit and develop for a year before taking over when Eli’s contract is up next year.

3. Indianapolis Colts select: Bradley Chubb (Edge, NC State)

While the Colts have a lot of holes, including a head coach currently, they are in a great position to rebuild this offseason. They will get Luck back this year, have plenty of cap space to attack free agency, and hold the #1 non-quarterback pick in this year’s draft (most likely). There has not been a dominant pass rusher on this roster since Dwight Freeney. Chubb would change that instantly.

4. Cleveland Browns (from Houston) select: Minkah Fitzpatrick (S, Alabama)

With a quarterback already selected, Cleveland can use this pick in a variety of ways. Fitzpatrick is one of the best overall players in this draft and would give the Browns more talent on the backend, where they happen to be pretty weak. What I love about Minkah is his ability to play safety, but also be a terrific slot corner. That’s what many of the top safeties in football do these days.

5. Denver Broncos select: Saquon Barkley (RB, Penn State)

This is based on Denver acquiring a veteran quarterback this offseason (Smith, Taylor, Cousins, Bradford, Keenum, Bridgewater, Manning, etc). If that happens, QB is no longer their top need. While drafting an offensive lineman is tempting here, I think the Broncos are better served figuring out their running back situation. Barkely will be a three-down workhorse, excelling at ever facet. The Broncos simply don’t have anyone reliable at that position, and this changes that.

6. New York Jets select: Baker Mayfield (QB, Oklahoma)

The Jets will enter next season with Josh McCown as their starting quarterback. The question is who will be the backup, aka starter in training. Mayfield may not have the upside of someone like Josh Allen, but he possesses the X-factor I look for in a quarterback. That competitiveness, leadership, work ethic, etc. is something I admire.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select: Denzel Ward (CB, Ohio State)

While defensive end is the biggest need the Bucs have, they cannot ignore cornerback. With Brent Grimes a free agent, they are very weak at the position which can’t happen when facing Matt Ryan, Cam Newton, and Drew Brees twice a year. I think Ward will emerge as the top CB prospect in the draft, just as his teammate Lattimore did last year.

8. Chicago Bears select: Mike McGlinchey (OT, Notre Dame)

Most think the Bears should go wide receiver or cornerback here, which are their two biggest needs heading into the offseason. But acquiring a new starter at offensive tackle is important also, and that’s harder to find in free agency. The Bears just hired McGlinchey’s offensive line coach from Notre Dame, which may influence this pick quite a bit.

9. San Francisco 49ers select: Calvin Ridley (WR, Alabama)

Time will tell if Ridley really is the best wideout prospect in the draft. Many believe he is, and the 49ers need to get Garoppolo better targets. Ridley has the tools to be a great #1 option in the NFL, and Kyle Shanahan would properly take advantage of his strengths from day one.

10. Oakland Raiders select: Roquan Smith (LB, Georgia)

The Raiders must improve defensively, and Smith could held lead the charge in the center of the entire unit. He reads plays well, is quick to the ball, and tackles very solidly. Seems like a no-brainer here.

11. Miami Dolphins select: Quenton Nelson (G, Notre Dame)

The Dolphins need to upgrade their line at guard, so Nelson is the perfect player for them. He’s NFL ready, and is clearly the top interior lineman in this draft. Keep an eye on Guice though, as running back is another large need with the trade of Jay Ajayi.

12. Cincinnati Bengals select: Connor Williams (OT, Texas)

I love Williams and think he could go as high as #3 overall, making this great value in the mid-first round. The Bengals struggled at tackle this year and need to make a splash at that position. Williams would start immediately to provide better pass protection and help create holes for Mixon in the run game.

13. Washington Redskins select: Derwin James (S, Florida State)

This pick is largely dependent upon the quarterback situation. I’m assuming they finally get a long-term deal done with Cousins or replace him by signing another veteran to a long-term deal. After that happens, the Redskins can focus on improving at wide receiver, linebacker, and safety. James offers the most upside of anyone still on the board. I think he is perfect for the NFL and can be a total stud at the next level.

14. Green Bay Packers select: Orlando Brown (OT, Oklahoma)

The Packers could go a few different ways with this pick depending on what happens in free agency. But seeing Rodgers go down with an injury to ruin their season in 2017 makes me believe the offensive line could be a focus. Brown is a terrific prospect that some believe could go in the top ten. He’d be a great addition to the Packers.

15. Arizona Cardinals select: Josh Allen (QB, Wyoming)

There are a lot of question marks surrounding the Cardinals at the moment. Once things clear up, we’ll get a clearer picture of what this team wants to accomplish in the offseason. The one thing I know for sure is that Carson Palmer’s retirement creates a large hole at QB. Even if the Cardinals bring in a short-term starter via free agency, Allen could be their long-term plan. He has a lot of development to do, but offers the highest ceiling of any quarterback in this draft.

16. Baltimore Ravens select: Courtland Sutton (WR, SMU)

Sutton is a big WR standing at 6’4 and could become a force in the NFL. Some scouts consider him the #1 prospect above Calvin Ridley. The Ravens must target offensive weapons over the next few months as the team can’t score points consistently. Sutton is just the first step to filling these positions with new talent.

17. Buffalo Bills (via trade with Los Angeles) select: Mason Rudolph (QB, Oklahoma State)

This is my first projected trade. I know more will occur on draft day, especially earlier in the draft, but I had to start somewhere. The Bills are armed with a lot of picks in 2018. They may move up into the top ten when things are said and done. But this gives them a solid quarterback prospect to compete with Peterman since Taylor is likely gone this offseason.

18. Seattle Seahawks select: Derrius Guice (RB, LSU)

While Seattle is beginning to show their age and lack of talent at many key positions, this team has not figured out their running back situation since Lynch left. Seeing as they love to be a run-first team, that creates a lot of problems. Guice is a beast and could be long gone by this point in the draft. If not, Seattle should race to the podium to get this announced.

19. Dallas Cowboys select: Christian Wilkins (DT, Clemson)

To be perfectly honest, I don’t like a lot about the Dallas roster. They need to improve at nearly every level on defense (interior lineman, edge, cornerback, and safety), desperately need to get better at wide receiver, must find a long-term replacement for Witten at tight end, and are suddenly showing some red flags on the offensive line. Wilkins would give them an immediate starter on the inside of their line, and his production could make the edge rushers more effective.

20. Detroit Lions select: Clelin Ferrell (Edge, Clemson)

Two Clemson prospects in a row now, both pieces from their talented defensive line. The Lions must address the defensive end position in free agency, the draft, or both. Ferrell had a terrific season and could climb higher up the draft board with a successful next few months.

21. Los Angeles Chargers (via trade with Buffalo) select: Rashaan Evans (LB, Alabama)

Evans is not talked about as much as last year’s Reuben Foster, but he is a terrific player that can help a lot of teams at the next level. The Chargers need improved linebacking play and Evans is the second best prospect after Smith at the position.

22. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City) select: Vita Vea (DT, Washington)

For a team that made the playoffs, the Bills traded away a lot of talent over the past year (Watkins, Darby, Dareus). The departure of Dareus has seriously weakened the defensive front, but Vea is a big body that could help lesson that blow.

23. Los Angeles Rams select: Josh Jackson (CB, Iowa)

The Rams made a giant leap offensively in 2017 to become the top scoring offense in the league. Suddenly, the defense needs to catch up and they must improve at corner, even if they re-sign Trumaine Johnson. Jackson is a long corner that moves well and has played for some good units at Iowa.

24. Carolina Panthers select: Christian Kirk (WR, Texas A&M)

The passing offense in Carolina was very poor this year, especially after they traded Kelvin Benjamin. I understand that 2017 draftee Curtis Samuel was injured to close out the year, but they still need another guy out there. Kirk is more of a true wide receiver than Samuel, who is best utilized in special gadget plays. Kirk, Funchess, and Samuel would be a great trio moving forward, with Olsen at tight end, and McCaffery coming out of the backfield.

25. Tennessee Titans select: Arden Key (Edge, LSU)

Key is known as a very talented edge rusher, despite poor statistics this season. Personal reasons and injury held him back in 2017, but most scouts see past this. The Titans could use a true difference maker getting after opposing QBs, so this pick should make fans very happy.

26. Jacksonville Jaguars select: Billy Price (G, Ohio State)

Obviously, the Jaguars must improve offensively. Outside of running back, this pick should be used on any other position on that side of the ball. Price started at center this year for Ohio State, but would likely be a guard for the Jaguars, as that’s where they have a need. Keep an eye on a quarterback here to provide competition to Bortles.

27. New Orleans Saints select: James Washington (WR, Oklahoma State)

After Michael Thomas, there isn’t another elite pass catcher on the Saints roster. Washington is an improvement on all of their other role players and would be a big difference maker. Price would have been a great selection for New Orleans as well, but the Jags stole him a pick earlier.

28. Philadelphia Eagles select: Kolton Miller (OT, UCLA)

The Eagles had a solid offensive line this season, but it took a hit when Jason Peters was lost for the season. How he bounces back from that injury is a big question mark due to his age. Miller gives them depth at the tackle position, and a potential replacement at one of the tackle spots if needed. Gotta protect Wentz since he is the franchise at the moment.

29. Atlanta Falcons select: Da’Ron Payne (DT, Alabama)

If they do not retain Poe after the season ends, the Falcons will be looking for a marquee defensive tackle. Payne is a great prospect from Alabama, a place that develops a lot of good pros. I think this is both a need and value pick.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers select: Ronnie Harrison (S, Alabama)

Let’s keep the Alabama theme going… The Steelers must continue to add talent to the defense even though they improved dramatically this season. Harrison showed great range this year and could be a stud in the NFL for years to come.

31. Minnesota Vikings select: Isaiah Wynn (OL, Georgia)

Wynn was great this year as a run blocker and pass protector. While he played tackle at Georgia, his size could lead him to the inside in the NFL. The Vikings could use him anywhere they please, as they could improve at multiple spots. Because the run is so important for them, this pick makes a ton of sense.

32. New England Patriots select: Sam Hubbard (Edge, Ohio State)

This is a typical selection for New England; a super good college player that should be taken earlier, doesn’t, and falls into their laps. Granted, they likely won’t even pick here as they will trade back, but if they do a guy like Hubbard will be taken. He was great for the Buckeyes this year, and every time I watched him he dominated.

That wraps up the first round, and our first mock draft for 2018. More to come for sure. The draft process really heats up soon, so stay tuned!

By: The Sports Guys