2018 NFL Mock Draft: Smashmouth Football Leads Off 2nd Round
By Erik Lambert
AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 25: Carlton Davis #6 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates after making a tackle during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
53. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via BUF)
48. The arrival of Calvin Ridley in Atlanta was a shot across the bow to the rest of the NFC South. They better fortify their secondaries in a hurry. That’s what the Buccaneers do here. Carlton Davis is long, athletic, and physical. Throwing in his direction doesn’t always turn out well.. CB. Auburn. Carlton Davis . 53. player
54. Kansas City Chiefs
124. Losing Marcus Peters may have seemed necessary in the big picture, but it still leaves a gaping hole in the Kansas City Chiefs secondary. Donte Jackson may not be the same talent but he believes he is. He’s tough, fast, well-coached and plays with that same swagger.. CB. LSU. Donte Jackson . 54. player
55. Carolina Panthers
Stanford. Justin Reid . 55. player. 87. The Carolina Panthers love having a playmaker on the back end of their defense. Somebody who can patrol, get teammates in the right position and create turnovers. Justin Reid is that sort of smart, athletic safety they can trust. He’s got the bloodlines and the background.. S
56. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via BUF)
Alabama. Ronnie Harrison . 56. player. 48. The secondary continues to get overhauled for the Buccaneers. Having secured a cover corner, now they shift towards safety. Ronnie Harrison isn’t bad in coverage but his game is best around the line of scrimmage where he’s a standout run defender. Brings an edge to the position.. S