2018 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterback Bonanza Kicks Things Off

Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the annual 2017 Spring Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum . Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the annual 2017 Spring Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum . Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the annual 2017 Spring Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum . Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the annual 2017 Spring Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum . Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

A 2018 NFL mock draft in May of 2017 might seem a bit excessive but everybody knows that draft season never ends. It’s a 365-days obsession.

Already previews are being set up for what to expect next year. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding the quarterback class with its many intricacies and considerable talent. Not to mention some legitimate pass rushers and another wave of running backs. That begs the inevitable question. How could things end up playing out? Here’s a (very) early preview.

1. New York Jets