2018 NFL mock draft: Packers address defense in first round
player. 46. . G. Notre Dame. Quenton Nelson. 6
The Colts are one team with a laundry list of needs on both sides of the ball, almost every position group needs upgrading and more depth. I believe they take the best player available, and that player would be Quenton Nelson.
There are plenty of defensive players available that would fit the Colts so well right here, such as Denzel Ward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Tremaine Edmunds and Derwin James, but I believe they grab the best offensive lineman in this draft.
Last season, Jacoby Brissett was sacked 10 percent of the time he dropped back to pass, which was worst in the league among quarterbacks. Not only did the very poor offensive line play hurt the quarterback, but running backs had nowhere to go as well, only averaging 3.7 yards per carry on the season.
48. . DB. Alabama. Minkah Fitzpatrick. 7. player
The Bucs are another team with quite a few holes. I see guard, tackle, running back, pass rush, cornerback and safety as their biggest needs.
By picking Fitzpatrick here, they cover a lot of bases, due to his versatility. He is a player who can lineup at either safety position, he can lineup on the inside or outside at cornerback, and he can play at the linebacker position covering tight ends and slot receivers. He is an intense, hard-hitting, smart, ball-hawk of a football player. Tampa Bay would be very lucky to have Fitzpatrick fall into their lap at pick #7.