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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

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Last update: Thursday, March 8, 2018. Major changes. Round 6 added.
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.

NFL Draft Recent Links:
2025 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 11/20): Round 1 /Picks 17-32 /Round 2
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2026 NFL Mock Draft (UPDATED 7/24): Round 1 /Picks 17-32
Other 2026 Mock Drafts: Charlie Campbell (11/23)
(More links to previous NFL mock drafts at the bottom of this page)


    *** 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: Ronald Jones, RB, USC
    If the Browns don’t do the logical thing and select Saquon Barkley first overall, I imagine one of their second-round picks will be used on a running back. They desperately need an upgrade in the backfield.

    Pick change; previously Leighton Vander Esch, LB

  2. New York Giants: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
    The Giants are moving Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to safety, while Eli Apple may not be on the roster much longer because he’s been problematic in the locker room. It seems likely that the Giants will use an early-round pick on a cornerback.

    Pick change; previously Ronald Jones, RB

  3. Cleveland Browns: Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
    Cleveland needs an upgrade at right tackle. Martinas Rankin could start there, then shift to the blind side once Joe Thomas retires.



  4. Indianapolis Colts: Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
    Vontae Davis is officially gone, as he signed with the Bills. The Colts have just one viable cornerback in Rashaan Melvin, so they have to acquire another talented player at the position early in the 2018 NFL Draft.

  5. New York Jets: Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
    The Jets need a new starting running back. Bilal Powell is a nice weapon, but New York has to find someone who can carry a full workload.



  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
    As mentioned in the first round, the Buccaneers really need to make sure Jameis Winston plays better in 2018. Part of that will require finding a better running back to replace Doug Martin, who was recently cut.

  7. Chicago Bears: Harold Landry, DE/OLB, Boston College
    Pernell McPhee and Willie Young are both gone. The Bears will be looking for a new edge rusher to pair with Leonard Floyd, and they should have several promising players at the position to choose from at this juncture.

    Pick change; previously Lorenzo Carter, DE/OLB



  8. Denver Broncos: Terrell Edmunds, LB/S, Virginia Tech
    The Broncos were going to consider Haason Reddick at No. 20 if he fell to them, but the Cardinals scooped him up seven picks earlier. Here’s some linebacker help that Denver desperately needs.

    Pick change; previously Rashaan Evans, LB

  9. Oakland Raiders: Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
    Marshawn Lynch won’t be on the Raiders for more than another year, so Oakland will need to find a running back for the future.

    Kerryon Johnson runs with great patience and has plus pass-catching skills, but he hasn’t been able to stay healthy.



  10. Miami Dolphins: Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
    The Dolphins could add another offensive weapon. Addressing tight end makes sense, as I don’t have much hope for Julius Thomas.

    Pick change; previously Hayden Hurst, TE

  11. New England Patriots: Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
    Malcolm Butler is certainly gone after being inexplicably benched for the entire Super Bowl. The Patriots will need a solid cornerback to replace him.



  12. Washington Redskins: D.J. Chark, WR, LSU
    Terrelle Pryor was a major free agent bust signing, but the good news for the Redskins is that they obtained him for just one year. They can try to find another No. 1 receiver this upcoming offseason.

    Pick change; previously James Washington, WR

  13. Green Bay Packers: Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
    Martellus Bennett stole money from the Packers, so Green Bay will be searching for a new tight end this offseason.

    Pick change; previously Mark Andrews, TE



  14. Cincinnati Bengals: Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
    No one should be surprised if the Bengals double up on offensive linemen in the first few rounds in the 2018 NFL Draft, based on how the blocking unit has performed.

    Pick change; previously Geron Christian, OT

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Arden Key, DE/OLB, LSU
    Once considered a top-10 prospect, Arden Key has fallen so much because of major character concerns. However, the last time Arizona spent a second-day pick on a troubled player out of LSU, it worked pretty well. Why not try it again?




  16. Los Angeles Chargers: Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
    The Chargers probably should’ve taken Malik Hooker seventh overall last April. Here’s another chance to potentially get an upgrade at the position.

  17. New York Jets: D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
    The Jets needed a second receiver across from Robby Anderson. Now, it seems as though they may need two wideouts because of Anderson’s legal problems.

    Pick change; previously D.J. Chark, WR

  18. Dallas Cowboys: Billy Price, C/G, Ohio State
    Dallas’ offensive line was not the same this past season. Left guard was a major problem area, as Jonathan Cooper was not a viable replacement for Denver-bound Ronald Leary. Here’s a much-needed upgrade over Cooper.

    Billy Price tore his pectoral at the combine, which is why he has taken a tumble in this update. I expect him to be chosen between Nos. 30 and 50.

    Pick change; previously Maurice Hurst, DE/DT

  19. Detroit Lions: Trenton Thompson, DT, Georgia
    The Lions really need to focus on bolstering their pass rush, and they could use an interior presence to go along with A’Shawn Robinson.

    Pick change; previously Nick Nelson, CB

  20. Baltimore Ravens: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
    The offensive line must be upgraded, and Orlando Brown would start immediately at right tackle, which was a big problem area for Baltimore. Brown, despite struggling at the combine, would continue the legacy of his late, great father, who was a dominant presence for Baltimore in the late 90s.

    Pick change; previously Equanimeous St. Brown, WR

  21. Buffalo Bills: R.J. McIntosh, DT, Miami
    The Bills traded away Marcell Dareus and know that Kyle Williams won’t be around much longer. They’ll need to add some new talent to the defensive interior, especially with Adolphus Washington failing to live up to his third-round billing. General manager Brandon Beane didn’t draft Washington, so he could move on from him.



  22. Kansas City Chiefs: Dorance Armstrong, DE/OLB, Kansas
    Tamba Hali is as good as gone, so the Chiefs need to find another potent edge rusher to start across from Justin Houston.

    Pick change; previously Christian Kirk, WR

  23. Carolina Panthers: Duke Ejiofor, DE, Wake Forest
    Finding upgrades for the secondary is Carolina’s top priority this offseason, but the team also needs another edge rusher in the wake of Charles Johnson’s expected release.



  24. Buffalo Bills: James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
    The Bills traded for Kelvin Benjamin during the season and spent a second-round pick on Zay Jones last spring, but with Jordan Matthews failing, they’ll be in the market for another receiver.

    Pick change; previously Darius Leonard, LB

  25. Tennessee Titans: Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
    Eric Decker was a failure in Tennessee, so the Titans will be looking to bolster their receiving corps.

    Pick change; previously Harold Landry, DE/OLB

  26. Atlanta Falcons: Braden Smith, G, Auburn
    The Falcons have one major weakness on the offensive line, and that would be at right guard. Here’s their opportunity to fix that weakness.

  27. San Francisco 49ers: Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame
    The 49ers will have Pierre Garcon back next year, but they need a second receiver to pair with him to give Jimmy Garoppolo more weapons to work with.

    Pick change; previously Marcell Ateman, WR

  28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Reid, S, Stanford
    Excluding linebacker, in the wake of Ryan Shazier’s injury, safety is the top need for the Steelers, so that has to be addressed early.

    Pick change; previously Terrell Edmunds, LB/S

  29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian O’Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
    Tom Coughlin loves bolstering the trenches. He’s gotten poor play out of left tackle Cam Robinson, so perhaps he’ll move Robinson inside if he can obtain a new blind-side protector for Blake Bortles.

  30. Minnesota Vikings: B.J. Hill, DT, N.C. State
    There have been reports indicating that Sharrif Floyd may never play again, which is a shame. The Vikings will need to find a new defensive tackle to play next to Linval Joseph.

    Pick change; previously Tim Settle, DT

  31. New England Patriots: Oren Burks, LB, Vanderbilt
    The Patriots desperately need help at linebacker, as the injury-prone Dont’a Hightower is their only viable starter at the position.

    Pick change; previously Rashaad Penny, RB

  32. Cleveland Browns: J.C. Jackson, CB, Maryland
    Here’s a much-needed upgrade for Cleveland’s secondary. The Browns have glaring weaknesses at both cornerback and safety, and they could take two defensive backs in the first couple of rounds.





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