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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterback Bonanza Kicks Things Off

By Erik Lambert

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 8, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Derwin James (3) during the Spring Game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Derwin James (3) during the Spring Game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Los Angeles Rams

51. Wade Phillips is a great defensive coordinator who has crafted some of the best units this league has seen in the past decade. His 2015 Broncos group may have been his masterpiece. No doubt he wishes to duplicate that success for the Rams. A big key for that to happen is fortifying the secondary. Most notably with a playmaker or two at safety. Similar to what he had with Darian Stewart and T.J. Ward in Denver. Luckily the 2018 class is ready and able to help. <p>Derwin James is the hot name going into this college season. Rightfully so. Florida State is an absolute factory of complete defensive backs and he’s the latest in a line that dates back to Deion Sanders. He did suffer a knee injury last season but that hasn’t cooled his stock too much. At 6’3″ he has excellent size for the position with the aggressiveness and instinct to blitz along with the athleticism to make his plays in coverage. The total package.</p>. S. Florida State. Derwin James . 5. player

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