2018 NFL Mock Draft: What If Darnold Goes Back to School?

Cameron Smith . 27. player. 55. Pittsburgh is hoping that Vince Williams can make an able replacement for Lawrence Timmons alongside Ryan Shazier at inside linebacker. One should say the odds aren’t heavily in favor of that happening. That means they’re likely going to revisit this position early in 2018. After all it’s vital to the success of their overall scheme, especially against the run where they struggled a lot. <p>USC has a history of putting out quality linebackers and for the first time in years it looks like Cameron Smith might re-ignite that legacy. He has that coveted size-speed-instinct ratio that the Steelers love. He can play back in coverage to intercept passes or go sideline to sideline as a run defender cleaning up for teammates. That sort of wide ranging skill is hard to come by.</p>. LB. USC