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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 166-169

166. Buffalo Bills (via JAC): TE Tyler Conklin, Central Michigan

With Charles Clay grown older, the Buffalo Bills can afford to somewhat invest in the future with this NFL Draft selection. Here, they decide to take former Central Michigan tight end Tyler Conklin.

Conklin, hindered by an injury in 2017, absolutely destroyed the NFL Combine. His 40-yard dash time, a 4.80, was less than ideal for a tight end, but he did very well in every other category.

Conklin offers experience and reliability to the Bills, and when Clay leaves, Conklin will be able fill in. Conklin is a natural receiver who has all the qualities of a tenacious blocker. He could be the full package with a little development and a little healing, and the Bills would be smart to pick him up.

167. Minnesota Vikings: OT Timon Parris, Stony Brook

The Vikings spent their earliest pick on a tackle, but they can’t be too safe for their new quarterback, Kirk Cousins. For a complete team like Minnesota, adding insurance late in the NFL Draft helps, and that’s exactly what they’re doing here. Timon Parris has the size and strength to be molded into a quality tackle, and with the Vikings lacking long-term starters on either side of the line, Parris could end up emerging as a key contributor in due time.

168. Seattle Seahawks (via NE): RB Akrum Wadley, Iowa

With Eddie Lacy and C.J. Promise in the mix, the Seahawks may feel as if they don’t need an all-around solid running back to keep the run game moving forward at a brisk pace. It would certainly help, but so too could the presence of a small, quick third down back like Akrum Wadley.

Wadley produced on a massive scale with the Hawkeyes, using his quickness and his slippery nature to eek out the most yards from every play. He’s not the strongest back, but he can truly hurt you with speed, and the won’t forget that on draft day.

169. Philadelphia Eagles: LB Kenny Young, UCLA

The Philadelphia Eagles, if nothing else, need depth in the linebacking core, and that’s what UCLA linebacker Kenny Young can give them at this juncture. Young has the attitude every NFL team searches for in an inside linebacker, and while he may be undersized, or somewhat lacking with his physicality and tenacity, he can easily learn and function with higher efficiency at the next level. How high Young’s ceiling is, for now, remains unknown. But in time, we will find out.

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