2018 NFL Mock Draft: Buffalo Bills trade up for a top quarterback
. Wide Receiver. Alabama. Calvin Ridley. 16. player. 26
The Ravens signed John Brown and Ryan Grant on the opening day of free agency, but neither are true number one receivers. Allen Robinson, Sammy Watkins, and other high-profile receivers were on the market, but Baltimore had to settle for Brown and Grant.
By missing out, the Ravens turn to the draft where they can have their pick of the litter, and they go with Ridley. Blessed with speed and the ability to take the top off a defense, Ridley can step into the Mike Wallace role and help the strong armed Joe Flacco extend his career. (Steve)
Previous Pick: Courtland Sutton
. Defensive Tackle. Washington. Vita Vea. 17. player. 13
The Chargers have built something special along their defensive front seven. Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram are sack specialists, while Denzel Perryman has demonstrated the ability to fly to the ball.
Vita Vea will be the plug in the middle that the Chargers are missing. Vea will be a luxury pick at 17 and I believe it is needed.
Philip Rivers will make plays with whoever is on the offensive side of the ball. Focusing on the defense will allow the organization to build a dominant force that will be around when Rivers retires. (Justin)
Previous Pick: Lamar Jackson
. Corner. UCF. Mike Hughes. 18. player. 36
Richard Sherman and Jeremy Lane are no longer with Seattle, leaving a major hole in the team’s secondary. Mike Hughes had an effective final year with UCF in their undefeated season, picking off four passes and recording 44 tackles.
Shorter than the typical Seahawk corner, Hughes tands at 5-foot-10 but has strong athletic ability with a 35.5 vertical leap and plenty of power. His attitude fits the former “Legion of Boom” and he could be a welcomed addition to a depleted secondary. (Steve)
Previous Pick: Marcus Davenport