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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5

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Last update: Wednesday, April 18, 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. Green Bay Packers: Genard Avery, LB, Memphis
    Ted Thompson didn’t put the greatest focus into bolstering the linebacking corps. Perhaps the new general manager will take a different approach.

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  2. New York Giants: Nic Shimonek, QB, Texas Tech
    If the Giants pass on a quarterback in the opening frame, they’ll likely take one in Rounds 3-5 as a developmental project.

  3. Indianapolis Colts: Sean Welsh, G/C, Iowa
    The Colts have a couple of holes on their offensive line, so they need to use multiple picks on blockers.



  4. Seattle Seahawks: Andrew Brown, DE/DT, Virginia
    With Michael Bennett and Sheldon Richardson gone, the Seahawks will have to spend some resources on retooling the defensive front.



  5. Washington Redskins: Kevin Toliver, CB, LSU
    The Redskins lost Kendall Fuller in the Alex Smith trade, so they’ll have to obtain another cornerback at some point.

    Pick change; previously Michael Gallup, WR

  6. San Francisco 49ers: Kalen Ballage, RB, Arizona State
    The 49ers signed Jerick McKinnon, but he can’t shoulder a full workload. Here’s a running back to pair with McKinnon.

    Pick change; previously Chad Thomas, DE

  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: D.J. Reed, CB, Kansas State
    Brent Grimes has just one or two more years remaining with the Buccaneers, so here’s a potential future starter.



  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. Two blockers could be added to aid the interior.

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



  10. New Orleans Saints: Folorunso Fatukasi, DT, Connecticut
    The Saints lost Nick Fairley to a heart condition, so they’ll be looking to spend an early pick on an interior pass-rusher.

    Pick change; previously Simmie Cobbs, WR

  11. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dorian O’Daniel, LB, Clemson
    The Steelers needed a linebacker even before Ryan Shazier’s injury, so they could double up at the position.

    Pick change; previously Tony Adams, C



  12. Denver Broncos: Alex Cappa, OT, Humboldt State
    The Broncos had one of the worst situations at right tackle this past season. That’s a situation that absolutely needs to be fixed.

    Pick change; previously Breeland Speaks, DE

  13. Cleveland Browns: Keke Coutee, WR, Texas Tech
    The Browns need one more receiver. There was some talk that they’d trade for Odell Beckham Jr., but New York apparently won’t deal its top weapon now.

    Pick change; previously Dane Cruikshank, CB



  14. Cincinnati Bengals: Chase Litton, QB, Marshall
    Marvin Lewis said he wanted to start from scratch. Does that mean finding a new quarterback in the middle of the 2018 NFL Draft?

    Pick change; previously Marcell Frazier, DE

  15. Arizona Cardinals: Mark Walton, RB, Miami
    The Redskins could use a mid-round pick on a running back, as they don’t have any exciting options at the position.

    Pick change; previously Martez Carter, RB




  16. Detroit Lions: Jayln Holmes, DE/DT, Ohio State
    Here’s even more help for the Detroit defensive line that needs all the upgrades it can get.

  17. Baltimore Ravens: Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin
    The Ravens have been looking for a long-term answer at tight end for quite some time, so perhaps this is the solution.

  18. Los Angeles Chargers: Fred Warner, LB, BYU
    The Chargers need help at linebacker, a position they could address as early as the opening round.

    Pick change; previously Brett Toth, OT

  19. Philadelphia Eagles: Greg Senat, OT, Wagner
    The Eagles could spend a mid-round pick on an offensive tackle, given that Jason Peters is nearing retirement.

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

  21. Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Adams, RB, Notre Dame
    The Bengals lost Jeremy Hill this offseason, so they could stand to add another running back late in the draft for depth purposes.



  22. Oakland Raiders: Marcus Allen, S, Penn State
    The Raiders re-signed Reggie Nelson as a short-term answer at safety, but they need better play there for the long haul.

    Pick change; previously Michael Dickson, P

  23. Denver Broncos: Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
    The Broncos don’t seem pleased with their running back situation, so I expect them to address the position in Rounds 2-5.

    Pick change; previously Justin Jackson, RB



  24. Carolina Panthers: Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State
    The Panthers could stand to upgrade their blocking, or at least find some depth on the offensive line.

  25. Tennessee Titans: Trey Quinn, WR, SMU
    The Eric Decker signing was a failure, so the Titans will be looking for a receiver at some point.

    Pick change; previously Tony Brown, CB

  26. Washington Redskins: Bradley Bozeman, C, Alabama
    The Redskins mostly have a strong offensive line, but they really could use an upgrade at center, especially with Spencer Long gone.

  27. New Orleans Saints: Troy Apke, S, Penn State
    The Saints probably won’t have Kenny Vaccaro back next year, so here’s a replacement.

    Pick change; previously Tray Matthews, S

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

    Pick change; previously Dante Pettis, WR

  29. Buffalo Bills: Tony Brown, CB, Alabama
    The Bills lost E.J. Gaines in free agency, so they’re likely to spend a mid-round pick on a replacement.

    Pick change; previously Justin Watson, WR

  30. Minnesota Vikings: Deontay Burnett, WR, USC
    It sounds as though the Vikings are willing to give up on Laquon Treadwell, meaning they could be looking for another receiver in the middle of the 2018 NFL Draft.

    Pick change; previously Kylie Fitts, DE

  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: Simmie Cobbs Jr., WR, Indiana
    The Eagles could stand to add a receiver later in the draft to potentially replace an expiring contract in the future.

    Pick change; previously Nick Nelson, CB



  33. Cincinnati Bengals: Auden Tate, WR, Florida State
    The Bengals have some young receivers to go along with A.J. Green, but none of them have really proven anything yet.

    Pick change; previously Cole Madison, G

  34. Dallas Cowboys: Taron Johnson, CB, Weber State
    The Cowboys could be in the market for a mid-round cornerback after cutting Orlando Scandrick.

  35. Green Bay Packers: Jamil Demby, G, Maine
    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 Isaac Yiadom, CB

  36. Oakland Raiders: Chad Thomas, DE, Miami
    The Raiders could use another edge rusher to go with Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin.

    Pick change; previously Armani Watts, S

  37. Green Bay Packers: Marquis Haynes, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
    Clay Matthews turns 32 this summer, so it would make sense for the Packers to make some plans for the future.

    Pick change; previously Allen Lazard, WR



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