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NFL Mock Draft 7.4: Round 5 of the 2018 NFL Draft

By Ian Cummings

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 02: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers makes a one handed catch against Asantay Brown #6 of the Western Michigan Broncos in the first half at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 02: Troy Fumagalli #81 of the Wisconsin Badgers makes a one handed catch against Asantay Brown #6 of the Western Michigan Broncos in the first half at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Picks 142-145

142. Denver Broncos: LB Andre Smith, North Carolina

The Denver Broncos re-signed Todd Davis, and they still have Brandon Marshall providing quality play, but they can afford to add some depth. Andre Smith can give that to them.

Smith isn’t flashy in any aspect of his game, but much like Washington Redskins 2016 sixth-round pick Steven Daniels, Smith is a physical linebacker who can hit hard. He tends to be too aggressive this sense, but he has the mentality of a quality linebacker, and at the very least, he can impact the game on special teams.

143. San Francisco 49ers (via NYJ): TE Ian Thomas, Indiana

George Kittle was a pleasant surprise from the fifth round for the San Francisco 49ers last year, and he appears to have the starting role locked up. Still, the 49ers can get more depth at the position, with only Garrett Celek and Cole Wick backing Kittle up.

Ian Thomas is a tight end who can do it all. He has size and athleticism that will translate well to the next level. He’s quick and physical with his routes, and his blocking is on track as he enters the NFL. With how quickly Kittle blossomed in San Francisco last year, Thomas could see a similar start to his career.

144. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: CB Darius Phillips, Western Michigan

With an aging veteran and an underwhelming former first-round cornerback in the fold, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can use all the cornerbacks they can get. The team grabbed former North Carolina Tar Heels standout M.J. Stewart in Round 3, and here, they strengthen the position further, adding a cornerback with shorter size but bigger upside. Darius Phillips has the ball skills, and with some polish from an NFL-level coach, he can see major growth.

145. Chicago Bears: DT Andrew Brown, Virginia

The Chicago Bears have some talent on their defensive line, but they aren’t quite where they need to be yet. In the fifth round, a defensive lineman that provides good value is Virginia Cavaliers’ defensive lineman Andrew Brown.

Brown still needs to work on his consistency, but he gives unparalleled effort on every play, and if he can get the right coaching, he can become a good player for the Chicago Bears. At 6-foot-4, 284, he has the size to fill a number of interior roles, and he could bring an allotment of skills in the fifth round.

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