2018 NFL Mock Draft: Smashmouth Football Leads Off 2nd Round
By Erik Lambert
MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 11: Joshua Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes intercepts a pass intended for A.J. Taylor #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers and returns it for a touchdown during the first quarter of a game at Camp Randall Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
37. Indianapolis Colts (via NYJ)
Chris Ballard has a particular love for defensive backs that force heaps of turnovers. It was true with Charles Tillman in Chicago, Marcus Peters in Kansas City and Malik Hooker last year. So a corner like Joshua Jackson is going to appeal to him right away. A true ballhawk.. CB. Iowa. Joshua Jackson . 37. player. 46
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nick Chubb . 38. player. 48. They stacked their defensive line early but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still have a glaring hole at running back they’ve yet to fill. Nick Chubb likely would’ve been a 1st round pick if not for his knee injury in 2016. Last year he was back to his old self, gashing defenses all year long.. RB. Georgia
39. Chicago Bears
EDGE. Georgia. Lorenzo Carter . 39. player. 57. A lot of people will be upset it’s not Harold Landry here. That’s understandable, but there are two key reasons it isn’t. Landry has medical concerns, which is why he fell. The other? Lorenzo Carter is bigger and most importantly longer (34-inch arms). His ceiling is higher and he fits the Vic Fangio mold.
40. Denver Broncos
Texas. Connor Williams . 40. player. 45. The Denver Broncos have something building on the offensive line but they’re still a piece or two away from it being good. Connor Williams has the feet of a left tackle with a strong, athletic frame. His shorter arms though make guard his best position. Case Keenum will be a happy man.. OG