Tyler’s 2018 NFL Mock Draft
2018 NFL Mock Draft | 22-32
22. Buffalo(via Kansas City)-Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
The Brian Daboll hire could be a good
indicator that Tyrod will be back for another year. However, Daboll will need more than just Zay
Jones to stretch a defense. Miller literally disappears when the ball is snapped. He’s super
reliable and just flat out makes defenders miss.
23. LA Rams-Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio St.
Many see Ward as the top corner in the draft, and that is
warranted. Ward excels at coverage, allowing little to no separation by receivers. There’s much
to be said about being a stellar cover corner, but at barely 5’10” and right at 190 lbs, will Ward
be pushed around by larger receivers in the NFL, and does he have the size to sustain the
beatings of the NFL running backs?
24. Carolina-Arden Key, DE, LSU
Key is the most elite pass rusher in all of college football. Probably
a top 10 pick, in this mock he will slide. One blink, and Key is around the offensive tackle. He’s
extremely long and athletic. Yet there are character concerns. Also, in his film he often runs
around the blocker, rarely engaging. Maybe he really lacks the functional strength to be
anything but a situational rusher. (See Mingo, Barkevious). The Panthers will take a flier on
him, at 6’6”, there’s room for growth, and Peppers is still around to mentor Key.
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25. Tennessee-Marcus Davenport, LB, UTSA
Let’s follow the hype machine and toss Davenport in
the 1 st round. This beast packs on close to 60 lbs and becomes a terror. Untouchable in his
tape, but Davenport isn’t exactly mixing it up with the elite. His first step isn’t the fastest, he
plays too high, and is raw. Ansah was much more quick and powerful coming out. That being
said, Davenport is still gone in the first 60 picks, but he’ll need a good combine to push higher
than this for now.
26. Atlanta-Billy Price, G/C, Ohio St.
Price is a very fundamentally sound blocker who plays with a
mean streak. Price appears to be a prospect with a tremendously bright future. Though the
Falcons could address the guard position later, or via free agency, they can’t afford to pass on
such an elite prospect now.
27. New Orleans-Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Some may be turned on by Mayfield, but he has so
much to improve. His footwork is atrocious, he makes poor decisions on and off the field, and of
course he has size capabilities. There’s more of Manziel in him than Brees. However, Brees’
time is drawing to an end. For once the Saints seem set on defense, maybe it’s time for them to
look to the future. New Orleans and Mayfield may be a bad mix, but the team is full of veterans
to help Mayfield develop.
28. Pittsburgh-Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
Steelers fans will be shaking their heads but Guice is hands
down the best talent on the board. The Steelers NEVER waiver from that philosophy. Even if
retiring is an empty threat, how much more can the management put up with from Bell. Bell
breaks NFL rules as much as he does big gains. Guice is a top 15 prospect, and gives Pittsburgh
control of the Bell situation.
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29. Jacksonville-Brian O’Neill, T, Pittsburgh
O’Neill is in line to see his stock soar. His film is
phenomenal, and his bad tape is still better than Connor Williams. Some say he lacks the
strength, but he has held his own against every defense he has faced. As a former wide
receiver, he’ll show a ton of athleticism at the combine. Cam Robinson can shift to guard,
helping Fournette; plus everyone knows Coughlin loves drafting lineman.
30. Minnesota-Orlando Brown, T, Oklahoma
Brown is a gigantic lineman who absolutely mauls in a
run game. The problem is, he has little, to no, technique, opting to man handle defenders.
Zimmer wants to run the ball and has holes at guard. Brown can either move inside, or they’ll
push the highly talented Remmers inside.
31. Philadelphia-Connor Williams, T, Texas
Williams has a good resume behind him, but his entire
draft status depends on the combine. For the majority, Williams is a solid blocker. Yet, he can
be pushed around by big defenders, and will miss blocks on speed rushers. Injury concerns
mixed with a few character knocks isn’t healthy for his stock either. Philly will be desperate for
a left tackle, and with so few available, they won’t be afraid to give Williams time to grow.
32. New England-Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
Alexander is dealing with injuries this year, but
when he’s on the field, he’s one of the better corners in the college ranks. Much like Ward,
Alexander is little undersized, but has never been afraid to stick a ball carrier or press up on a
bigger receiver.