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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5

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Last update: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Compensatory picks 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.

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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: Andrew Brown, DT, Virginia
    The Browns could use an interior pass-rushing presence to take some focus away from Myles Garrett.

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  2. New York Giants: Javon Wims, WR, Georgia
    Brandon Marshall won’t be around next year, as he was an obvious bust signing. The Giants will look into adding another wideout.

    Pick change; previously Jayln Holmes, DE

  3. Indianapolis Colts: Fred Warner, LB, BYU
    The Colts really need help at linebacker, as they struggle to cover tight ends and pass-catching running backs.

    Pick change; previously Micah Kiser, LB



  4. Seattle Seahawks: Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota State
    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 Adam Breneman, 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.

    Pick change; previously Chukwuma Okorafor, OT

  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: Tyrell Crosby, OT, Oregon
    The Buccaneers need someone to challenge Donovan Smith or eventually replace Demar Dotson, who will be a free agent in a couple of years.

    Pick change; previously Jamarco Jones, OT



  8. Chicago Bears: Danny Johnson, CB, Southern
    I have the Bears selecting a cornerback in the first round, but they could double up on the position because it’s such a problem area for them.

    Pick change; previously Deon Cain, WR

  9. Seattle Seahawks: Luke Falk, QB, Washington State
    The Seahawks need to find a viable backup behind Russell Wilson.



  10. 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 James Hearns, DE/OLB

  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: Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
    The Redskins lost Kendall Fuller in the Alex Smith trade, so here’s a slot cornerback to replace him.

  13. Green Bay Packers: Blace Brown, CB, Troy
    As mentioned in the previous round, the Packers could use multiple picks on cornerbacks, given their dreadful situation at the position.

    Pick change; previously Dane Cruikshank, CB



  14. Cincinnati Bengals: B.J. Hill, DT, N.C. State
    The Bengals could use another interior presence on their defensive line, so I could see them spending a mid-round pick on a defensive tackle.

    Pick change; previously Austin Corbett, C

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Holton Hill, CB, Texas
    The Cardinals have needed a strong No. 2 cornerback to play across from Patrick Peterson for quite a while now.

    Pick change; previously Martez Carter, RB




  16. Detroit Lions: Bradley Bozeman, C, Alabama
    The Lions could be losing Travis Swanson this offseason, so they’ll need a replacement at center.

    Pick change; previously Chukwuma Okorafor, OT

  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.

    Pick change; previously Javon Wims, WR

  18. Los Angeles Chargers: Uchenna Nwosu, DE/OLB, USC
    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 Jeff Holland, DE/OLB

  19. Philadelphia Eagles: Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin
    Trey Burton is a free agent and could command a big price tag because of his potential. Brent Celek, meanwhile, is considering retirement. Here’s their replacement if they leave.

  20. New York Jets: Isaac Yiadom, CB, Boston College
    The Jets spent multiple early picks last year on safeties. They could do the same thing with their corners this April.

    Pick change; previously Blace Brown, 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: Trayvon Henderson, S, Hawaii
    Using a second pick on a safety wouldn’t be the worst idea after how poorly Jabrill Peppers played last year.

    Pick change; previously Frank Glinda, LB

  23. Los Angeles Rams: Steve Ishmael, WR, Syracuse
    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 Greg Senat, OT



  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.

    Pick change; previously B.J. Hill, DT

  25. Tennessee Titans: Phillip Lindsay, RB, Colorado
    The Titans are reportedly going to cut ties with DeMarco Murray, so here’s an opportunity to add a running back to pair with Derrick Henry.

    Pick change; previously Roc Thomas, RB

  26. Denver Broncos: Josh Sweat, DE/OLB, Florida State
    Teams can never have enough edge rushers. The Broncos have tons of picks, so they might use one on the position.

    Pick change; previously Breeland Speaks, DE/DT

  27. New Orleans Saints: Roc Thomas, RB, Jacksonville State
    The Saints have two terrific running backs, but Mark Ingram will be entering his contract year, so New Orleans may have to find a new running back to pair with Alvin Kamara sometime in the near future.

    Pick change; previously Kendrick Norton, DT

  28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tray Matthews, S, Auburn
    Excluding linebacker, in the wake of Ryan Shazier’s injury, safety is the weak point of Pittsburgh’s defense, and it should be addressed early in the 2018 NFL Draft.

    Pick change; previously Uchenna Nwosu, DE/OLB

  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.

    Pick change; previously Trayvon Henderson, S

  31. New England Patriots: Nathan Shepherd, DT, Fort Hays State
    The Patriots had the worst defense in the NFL through six weeks. They improved, but things still need to change, as we learned in the Super Bowl LII loss. It all starts up front, where they can’t generate a consistent pass rush. An interior presence would go a long way in helping them.

  32. Philadelphia Eagles: Frank Ginda, LB, San Jose State
    The Eagles might lose Nigel Bradham in free agency this offseason, so here’s an opportunity to replace him.

    Pick change; previously Fred Warner, LB



  33. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
    The Bengals have several young receivers, but none of them have shown anything yet, so they could add a wideout in the middle rounds.

  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: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
    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.

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

  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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