2018 NFL Draft: The Floor Team For Each Projected Top 10 Pick
By Erik Lambert
Saquon Barkley (RB, Penn State): Tampa Bay Buccaneers at #7
There is no more solid floor for player and team than this one. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are laughably thin at running back going into 2018. Their current projected starter is Jacquizz Rodgers. A hard worker with some nice traits but not a starter by any stretch. They need somebody in the backfield who can take the bullseye off Jameis Winston. Saquon Barkley would be a dream come true for that offense. He’s an instant threat defenses can’t ignore. He can tote the ball 20-25 times on the ground but catch 6-10 passes in a game. There are no limitations to his game.
Bradley Chubb (EDGE, N.C. State): Indianapolis Colts at #6
Pass rushers aren’t exactly thick in the 2018 draft class. This means somebody like Bradley Chubb who is talented and polished will be in high demand. It’s no question he’ll go in the top 10. Just a matter of where. Most feel his sweet spot is the middle area with Cleveland (#4), Denver (#5) and Indianapolis (#6). The Colts are without question his bottom. Chris Ballard knows his defense has lacked an anchor edge rusher for years. Chubb would be a great fit for their new 4-3 defense.