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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5

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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
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(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: Fred Warner, LB, BYU
    Jamie Collins has been a disappointment in Cleveland thus far, so the Browns should look into adding a linebacker.

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    Pick change; previously Armani Watts, S

  2. New York Giants: Tony Adams, C, N.C. State
    The Giants are going to lose Weston Richburg in free agency, so they’ll need a new center to fill the void.

    Pick change; previously D.J. Reed, CB

  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.



  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.



  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: Trayvon Henderson, S, Hawaii
    Here’s another upgrade for the Tampa Bay secondary that needs help at both cornerback and safety.

    Pick change; previously B.J. Hill, DT



  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.

  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.



  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.

  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.

  13. 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.

    Pick change; previously Daurice Fountain, WR



  14. Cincinnati Bengals: Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
    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 Javon Wims, WR

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Martez Carter, RB, Grambling
    A poor man’s Tarik Cohen, Martez Carter would be an interesting weapon to add behind David Johnson.

    Pick change; previously Andrew Brown, DE/DT




  16. Detroit Lions: D.J. Reed, CB, Kansas State
    The Lions need another talented cornerback to go with Darius Slay, as the other options struggled this past season.

    Pick change; previously Tony Adams, C

  17. Baltimore Ravens: Luke Falk, QB, Washington State
    The Ravens will likely be looking into adding a rookie quarterback in the middle rounds of this draft, as they don’t have anything behind Joe Flacco.

    Pick change; previously Allen Lazard, WR

  18. Los Angeles Chargers: Derrick Nnadi, NT, Florida State
    The Chargers need a new nose tackle. If Vita Vea and Da’Ron Payne are both off the board at No. 17 overall, this is an alternative solution.

    Pick change; previously James Hearns, DE/OLB

  19. Seattle Seahawks: Isaac Yiadom, CB, Boston College
    The Seahawks will need multiple new cornerbacks once they release Richard Sherman.

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

    Pick change; previously Chukwuma Okorafor, OT

  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: Tre’Quan Smith, WR, Central Florida
    Given that the Browns don’t really have a reliable receiver on the roster, they could spend multiple draft picks on wideouts.

    Pick change; previously Nathan Shepherd, DT

  23. Los Angeles Rams: Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
    The Rams are expected to use a mid-round pick on a running back to take the pressure off of Todd Gurley.

    Pick change; previously Michael Gallup, 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.

  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.

  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.

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

  29. Buffalo Bills: Ian Thomas, TE, Indiana
    It wouldn’t hurt for the Bills to add a tight end to the roster, as Charles Clay isn’t very reliable.

    Pick change; previously Shaun Dion Hamilton, LB

  30. Minnesota Vikings: Kylie Fitts, DE, Utah
    It never hurts to have too many edge rushers, and Brian Robison mentioned that he wants to retire after this upcoming season.

    Pick change; previously Dominick Sanders, S

  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: Troy Apke, S, Penn State
    Based on his contract, Rodney McLeod might be with the Eagles for only one more year. Here’s a potential replacement down the road.

    Pick change; previously Fred Warner, LB



  33. Cincinnati Bengals: Christian Campbell, CB, Penn State
    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 Holton Hill, CB

  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.

    Pick change; previously Nic Shimonek, 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.

  37. Green Bay Packers: Andrew Brown, DT, Virginia
    Muhammad Wilkerson is visiting the Packers. If they don’t sign him, they could use a mid-round pick on a defensive lineman.

    Pick change; previously Colby Gossett, G



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