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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5

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Last update: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. Major changes.
Next update: Occasionally. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2018 NFL Mock Draft is based on the real 2018 NFL Draft Order.

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    *** This mock draft will be updated each week. Check out old versions of this 2018 NFL Mock Draft in the archived mock section. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. ***




  1. Cleveland Browns: Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M
    If the Browns don’t use the fourth-overall pick on Minkah Fitzpatrick, they could spend one of their later choices on a new safety.

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    Pick change; previously Andrew Brown, DE/DT

  2. New York Giants: D.J. Reed, CB, Kansas State
    It sounds like the Giants don’t want anything to do with Eli Apple, so here’s a potential replacement.

    Pick change; previously Javon Wims, WR

  3. Indianapolis Colts: Brett Toth, OT, Army
    The Colts have a big hole at right tackle, and they need to find someone who can provide an upgrade. Perhaps Brett Toth can do that once his service obligations are complete.

    Pick change; previously Fred Warner, LB



  4. Seattle Seahawks: Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
    Here’s another much-needed upgrade for the offensive line, as the Seahawks must spend multiple picks on the horrible front.

    Pick change; previously Dallas Goedert, TE



  5. Denver Broncos: Breeland Speaks, DE/DT, Ole Miss
    Derek Wolfe has had trouble staying healthy, so here’s an insurance policy in case that continues.

  6. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Adams, RB, Notre Dame
    The 49ers could lose Carlos Hyde this offseason to free agency. If they do, they’ll be looking for another running back to pair with Matt Breida.

  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B.J. Hill, DT, N.C. State
    Chris Baker was a bust as a free-agent signing, so here’s a possible answer to the hole next to Gerald McCoy.

    Pick change; previously Tyrell Crosby, OT



  8. Chicago Bears: Skyler Phillips, G, Idaho State
    The Bears released talented guard Josh Sitton, so he’ll be missed unless Chicago finds a proper replacement for him.

    Pick change; previously Danny Johnson, CB

  9. Seattle Seahawks: Durham Smythe, TE, Notre Dame
    The Seahawks could lose Jimmy Graham to free agency this offseason, so a replacement could be obtained in the early or middle rounds.

    Pick change; previously Luke Falk, QB



  10. New Orleans Saints: Tray Matthews, S, Auburn
    The Saints might lose Kenny Vaccaro this offseason, so here’s a possible replacement for the injury-prone safety.

    Pick change; previously Kendrick Norton, DT

  11. Pittsburgh Steelers: Harrison Phillips, DE/DT, Stanford
    The Steelers could stand to add better depth behind Stephon Tuitt and Cameron Heyward.



  12. Washington Redskins: Bradley Bozeman, C, Alabama
    The Redskins mostly have a strong offensive line, but they really could use an upgrade at center.

    Pick change; previously Duke Dawson, CB

  13. Green Bay Packers: Daurice Fountain, WR, Northern Iowa
    Jordy Nelson didn’t look like himself this past season, and the Packers might need to use an early- or mid-round pick on a receiver.

    Pick change; previously Blace Brown, CB



  14. Cincinnati Bengals: Javon Wims, WR, Georgia
    The Bengals have several young receivers, but none of them have shown anything yet, so they could add a wideout in the middle rounds.

    Pick change; previously B.J. Hill, DT

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Brown, DT, Virginia
    Robert Nkemdiche has been a disappointment thus far, so the Cardinals should think about bringing in someone to challenge him.

    Pick change; previously Holton Hill, CB




  16. Detroit Lions: Tony Adams, N.C. State
    The Lions could be losing Travis Swanson this offseason, so they’ll need a replacement at center.

    Pick change; previously Bradley Bozeman, C

  17. Baltimore Ravens: Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State
    The Ravens could go with a receiver as early as 16th overall. If they pass on Calvin Ridley, this will be a possibility.

  18. Los Angeles Chargers: James Hearns, DE/OLB, Louisville
    The Chargers have two elite edge rushers, but they could add some depth behind them with Jeremiah Attaochu set to hit free agency.

    Pick change; previously Uchenna Nwosu, DE/OLB

  19. Philadelphia Eagles: Isaac Yiadom, CB, Boston College
    The scary thing about the Eagles’ defense is that they have Sidney Jones returning from injury next year. However, Patrick Robinson is an impending free agent, so Philadelphia may want to add a cornerback.

    Pick change; previously Troy Fumagalli, TE

  20. New York Jets: Chukwuma Okorafor, OT, Western Michigan
    The Jets have tons of holes on their roster, several of which are on the offensive line. This area must be addressed.

    Pick change; previously Isaac Yiadom, CB

  21. Buffalo Bills: Kyle Hicks, RB, TCU
    The Bills used to have a deep running back stable, but they lost all of their talented backups for one reason or another.



  22. Cleveland Browns: Nathan Shepherd, DT, Fort Hays State
    The Browns could stand to add a solid interior defensive lineman to perhaps one day start next to Danny Shelton.

    Pick change; previously Trayvon Henderson, S

  23. Los Angeles Rams: Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
    The Rams want to re-sign Sammy Watkins, but if they don’t, they’ll need a new receiver to join the current corps.

    Pick change; previously Steve Ishmael, WR



  24. Carolina Panthers: Folorunso Fatukasi, DT, Connecticut
    The Panthers are likely to lose Star Lotulelei in free agency this offseason, so here some depth for the interior.

  25. Tennessee Titans: Chandon Sullivan, CB, Georgia State
    Adoree Jackson played well for the Titans in his rookie campaign, while Logan Ryan performed at a high level. However, the Titans don’t have much depth at cornerback, so that should be addressed.

    Pick change; previously Phillip Lindsay, RB

  26. Denver Broncos: Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin
    Jake Butt seems set to take over as Denver’s starting tight end, but what if he can’t get over his injury? What if he busts? Denver could use a mid- or late-round pick on a tight end.

    Pick change; previously Josh Sweat, DE

  27. New Orleans Saints: Kendrick Norton, DT, Miami
    The Saints cut ties with Nick Fairley because of his unfortunate heart condition, so they could be looking for some mid-round depth for the defensive interior.

    Pick change; previously Roc Thomas, RB

  28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Steve Ishmael, WR, Syracuse
    There are reports circulating about the Steelers potentially trading Martavis Bryant, so here’s a possible replacement.

    Pick change; previously Tray Matthews, S

  29. Buffalo Bills: Shaun Dion Hamilton, LB, Alabama
    Excluding Matt Milano, Buffalo’s linebacking corps mostly struggled this past season, so here’s some help.

  30. Minnesota Vikings: Dominick Sanders, S, Georgia
    The Vikings don’t have much depth behind Harrison Smith and Andrew Sendejo, so here’s a player to potentially fix that problem.

  31. Seattle Seahawks: Micah Kiser, LB, Virginia
    The Seahawks had major issues last year when Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright were hurt. They need depth in their linebacking corps.

  32. Philadelphia Eagles: Fred Warner, LB, BYU
    The Eagles might lose Nigel Bradham in free agency this offseason, so here’s an opportunity to replace him.

    Pick change; previously Frank Ginda, LB



  33. Cincinnati Bengals: Holton Hill, CB, Texas
    The Bengals could stand to add some depth at cornerback with one of their mid-round picks, and perhaps they’d be willing to take a chance on Holton Hill.

    Pick change; previously Michael Gallup, WR

  34. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Conklin, TE, Central Michigan
    The Cowboys might see Rico Gathers as Jason Witten’s possible replacement in the future, but his concussion history might be too much of a concern.

  35. Green Bay Packers: Nic Shimonek, QB, Texas Tech
    I’d have to think the Packers are going to be looking for a better backup quarterback this offseason after seeing Brett Hundley fail this past year.

    Pick change; previously Daniel Jones, QB

  36. Dallas Cowboys: Phillip Lindsay, RB, Colorado
    The Cowboys could lose Alfred Morris to free agency this offseason. If so, here’s a replacement.

    Pick change; previously Ralph Webb, RB

  37. Green Bay Packers: Colby Gossett, G, Appalachian State
    The Packers really need to bolster their offensive line in order to ensure that Aaron Rodgers will remain healthy as he enters the latter stages of his career.



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