We’re nearing the end of our seven-round 2018 NFL Mock Draft. Here’s a look at Round 6 and all their picks.
The seven-round mock is nearing its conclusion. With just two rounds remaining, the prospect pool is getting a bit slimmer, but make no mistake. There are still quality players to be found and steals to be selected.
Here are some of the highlights from Round 5:
- The Redskins landed a backup edge rusher in Jayln Holmes
- Sleeper quarterback Riley Ferguson went to the Bengals
- The Eagles got another solid running back when Mark Walton fell to them
Without further ado, let’s get Round 6 underway.
Picks 175-178
175. Green Bay Packers (via CLE): OT Brett Toth, Army
The Packers really could use a potential packed offensive lineman who could end up being a quality swing tackle or a guard. Army’s Brett Toth is a great value at this point, as he has the 6-foot-5 size and athleticism needed to compete at tackle. Toth could push backup Jason Spriggs for the role as the primary swing man, but Toth may also be versatile enough to play guard if needed. So, he could become a nice reserve player.
176. New York Giants: CB Kameron Kelly, San Diego State
The loss of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in free agency could have an impact on the Giants, as the team lost him and Ross Cockrell in free agency. They need some depth at the cornerback position, and Kameron Kelly is a potentially solid outside player.
Kelly comes with a big 6-foot-1 frame and demonstrated really nice ball skills as a senior. He grabbed three picks, and also made 68 tackles and used his strength to take down opposing players. Kelly could become a No. 2 corner, though he has some speed limitations. If he doesn’t work at corner, he could be moves to safety to become a box guy or a hard hitting. Either way, the Giants could use his talents for their secondary.
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177. Indianapolis Colts: CB Holton Hill, Texas
Even after adding Donte Jackson in the second round, the Colts could still stand to add some help in their secondary. Rashaan Melvin left in free agency, and while Quincy Wilson should get a chance to start, the team needs to add upside and depth to their roster.
Holton Hill could have a great NFL career. He declared for the draft after being suspended for the final three games of the season by the Longhorns coaching staff. Still, despite this issue, Hill has a huge 6-foot-2 frame and has speed. While he could improve his technique to stay with faster receivers, he is a good tackler with solid athleticism and decent ball skills. He could become a starter, and Chris Ballard will be happy to take him as the best player available at this juncture.
178. Seattle Seahawks (via HOU): DE Marcell Frazier, Missouri
Missouri has a history of developing good pass rushers for the NFL. Aldon Smith, Shane Ray, and Markus Golden are just a few names that the school has put in the league in recent years. And they should put another solid player in the league with Marcell Frazier. Frazier has totaled 15.5 sacks over the past two seasons, and he has nice burst off the line and good size. He should succeed as an edge rusher in a 3-4 or 4-3 defense.
The Seahawks need to add some talent at the defensive end position in wake of their loss of Michael Bennett. Cliff Avril also may retire, so the team will be without their two best pass rushers from their days as a Super Bowl contender. Frazier could develop into a fine rotational edge rusher or a starter. So adding him at this point seems like a good move.
Picks 179-182
179. Denver Broncos: DT Bilal Nichols, Delaware
The Broncos really need to add some help to their defensive line across from Derek Wolfe. The team thought they had addressed that position when they selected Adam Gotsis in the second round of 2016, but he recently was accused of rape and that case is ongoing. Moving forward, the Broncos should act like Gotsis isn’t going to be with the team. So, they should add a player who could fit in their defense.
Bilal Nichols had a really nice performance in the East-West Shrine Game and that earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Nichols’ 6-foot-4, 290 pound frame will allow him to be a successful five-technique in a 3-4 defense. He had nice pass rushing production at Delaware (10.5 sacks in the past two years) so he could be a role player at the NFL level. The Broncos should pick him here if they get the chance.
180. San Francisco 49ers (via NYJ): OL Scott Quessenberry, UCLA
The 49ers could use some extra help on the interior offensive line. They added Weston Richburg to be their starting center, but they still need some help at the guard position. Scott Quessenberry can play any of the interior line positions, but he needs to bulk up a bit to be a potential starter. Quessenberry should have a shot to develop, so he is a sensible option at this point.
181. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Jordan Whitehead, Pittsburgh
I’m a big fan of Justin Evans, who the Bucs selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He should lock down a starting position in the team’s lineup moving forward, but the team needs to add a player next to him. Keith Tandy and Chris Conte are better served as top backups, but the team could get away with starting Tandy for a season.
Still, adding depth is a smart move so they can try to find a better starter. Whitehead is a really good tackler, but he was suspended for three games to start the season. So, there are minor concerns that could make him fall, but he has a lot of upside. For that reason, the Bucs could add him here and at worst, he will be a solid backup and special teams player.
182. Chicago Bears: CB Kevin Toliver, LSU
The Bears are going to be retaining their starting trio of Kyle Fuller, Prince Amukamara, and slot corner Bryce Callahan for 2018. This is huge for them, as their defense played very well at the end of the season. Still, the team needs to add some cornerback depth and there are some solid players on the board here.
LSU’s Kevin Toliver is probably the best corner on the board. He was once considered to be a potential first round pick, but he didn’t live up to that billing over the course of the past couple of seasons. He has a 6-foot-2 frame and logged 10 pass defenses in his final season at LSU. Toliver doesn’t have great instincts, but he could be developed into a good cornerback thanks to his ideal frame. He could be trained as the primary backup in Chicago, and that would be an excellent fit for him.
Picks 183-186
183. Seattle Seahawks (via OAK): TE Jordan Akins, UCF
Jimmy Graham and Luke Willson both left the Seahawks this year along with receiver Paul Richardson. While the team signed Ed Dickson to the team, they need to add a potential receiving tight end to their team. Jordan Akins could fill that role perfectly, and he would be a solid add at this point. Akins was a part of the undefeated UCF offense, and he figures to be a good role player in the NFL.
184. New Orleans Saints (via MIA): DT Justin Jones, NC State
This could be a steal. Justin Jones is a talented defensive tackle, but he slips deep into this mock. He could probably be an early Day 3 pick, so getting him in Round 6 would be a huge get for the Saints, who could use more depth on their defensive line.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein actually thinks that Jones’ proper value in in Round 6, and he said the following of Jones as a player.
"Jones excelled on an ultra-talented Wolfpack defensive line in 2017, piling up 34 stops, 8.5 for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 13 starts with fellow seniors Bradley Chubb, B.J. Hill, and Kentavius Street. He received honorable mention All-ACC recognition as a 13-game starter, making 43 tackles, 6.5 for loss, and three sacks. Jones is a short but active, quick, and strong interior presence with foot quickness that he flashed in 2015 when he started three of 13 games played that year (29 tackles, 6.5 for loss, two sacks.) The four-star recruit earned playing time in 10 games as a true freshman and was credited with 11 tackles that season."
The Saints would be happy to land a player like Jones, and he could do well next to Sheldon Rankins and Cameron Jordan.
With the First Pick
185. Pittsburgh Steelers (via SF): RB Chase Edmunds, Fordham
The Steelers are going to have to sign Le’Veon Bell to a long-term extension at some point in the near future. Bell is one of the best running backs in the NFL, and he is critical to the success of the team’s offense. If he doesn’t re-sign, James Conner will get a chance to hold down a starting job, but the team would need an elite pass catcher to pair with him.
Chase Edmunds profiles as just that. Edmunds had a nice career at Fordham, and though he is an undersized back at 5-foot-9, he has excellent route running abilities. He put on a nice display at the Combine, and should be a Chris Thompson type player at the next level. Edmunds fits the mold of the modern receiving back, so landing him here would be a major get for the Steelers.
186. Washington Redskins: G Sam Jones, Arizona State
At this stage in the draft, the biggest need left on the Redskins roster is the hole at left guard. Spencer Long signed with the New York Jets and Shawn Lauvao doesn’t seem likely to return to the team. The team has Chase Roullier to play center, but they don’t really have a quality option to play left guard.
In Round 6, the options are a bit sparse, but there are still a couple of potential quality players. Among them is Sam Jones. The Arizona State product declared for the draft a year early, but he probably isn’t quite ready for the NFL. He could stand to add some strength to his 6-foot-5 frame, though he is 305 pounds already. Jones has great athletic ability and could be a very good pulling guard.
With the Redskins, Jones would have a shot at winning the starting job. Bill Callahan will have a chance to develop him into a quality starter. And at the very least, Jones would probably be an upgrade over Lauvao as a starter, since he is young and has some upside left.
Picks 187-190
187. Green Bay Packers: WR Javon Wims, Georgia
Even after picking Dante Pettis in the third round of our mock, the Packers could stand to add another receiver for depth purposes. Randall Cobb may not be long for the team, and with the departure of Jordy Nelson, another outside receiver would be a good move.
Javon Wims was the top receiver for Jake Fromm at Georgia this past season, and the 6-foot-3 target fared well. Wims looks like a solid outside receiver for the next level, and he could develop into a starter. At the very least, he is going to be a solid depth player with size who could make an impact in the red zone. Aaron Rodgers would certainly welcome another red zone weapon to his receiving corps.
188. Cincinnati Bengals: DT Kendrick Norton, Miami
Former Redskins defensive tackle Chris Baker inked a deal with the Bengals this offseason and he will have a chance to win a starting job next to Geno Atkins. The Bengals don’t have a lot of depth at the position and though Ryan Glasgow played well last year, they could add another big body. Kendrick Norton would qualify and he was a solid part of the Miami defense last year. Norton should be a good run defender at the next level, so he would be a nice rotational piece for the Bengals.
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189. Arizona Cardinals: DT Folorunso Fatukasi, UConn
The Cardinals need some depth at the five technique position. They sorely missed Calais Campbell last season and Robert Nkemdiche has yet to live up to his first round billing. The team will likely give him one more year to prove himself, but they should add some competition for him anyway.
Folorunso Fatukasi had a great career at Connecticut, and he looks like a well-rounded defensive lineman for the NFL level. He has a 6-foot-4, 315 pound frame and he has produced as a pass rusher and a run defender. He looks like the kind of player that could be a jack of all trades in a 3-4 defense, and he could become a solid starter due to that. So, landing him here seems like a good value for the Cardinals.
190. Detroit Lions: CB Christian Campbell, Penn State
The Lions took a Penn State safety earlier in Marcus Allen. Now, they get a corner to pair with him. Christian Campbell is one of the best cornerbacks on the board, and he would provide some much needed depth behind Nevin Lawson in 2018. Campbell will have a chance to develop and is a good value at this point.
Picks 191-194
191. Baltimore Ravens: DB Jamar Summers, UConn
The Ravens could use some depth in their secondary. They have some good starters across every position, but they need a backup safety/corner who can play multiple positions across the unit. Jamar Summers would be a great fit.
Summers has flown a bit under the radar, but he was once considered to be a potential Day 2 pick. Summers had a whopping eight interceptions as a sophomore, but he has since cooled off regarding the interceptions. He has logged three in the past two seasons with 16 passes defensed. That said, Summers is still good in coverage and has tackling skills. He could end up being a steal for the Ravens and I like his value at this point.
192. Los Angeles Chargers: OT Jamil Demby, Maine
The Chargers are desperate for offensive line help, and it’s a bit curious as to why they haven’t addressed the position until this point. They need a right tackle, and Jamil Demby, a four-year starter at Maine, is the best option remaining. Demby weighs in at a massive 335 pounds and his 6-foot-5 frame will make him an ideal fit at right tackle. That’s exactly what the Chargers need, so perhaps he could be a starter despite being a sixth round pick.
193. Seattle Seahawks (via PHI via SEA): QB Nic Shimonek, Texas Tech
The Seahawks really need to look into adding a better backup behind Russell Wilson. Trevone Boykin is a below-average backup, so adding a potential gunslinger could help the team out.
Nic Shimonek has a good arm and Texas Tech has recently produced some NFL level talent. Shimonek has good arm strength and he just needs to learn how to read NFL defenses and improve his ball placement. Shimonek fits the mold of the quarterbacks that have gone in this range lately. Potential packed players with arm talent and accuracy. That’s why the Seahawks elect to select him here.
194. New York Jets (via DAL): LB Tre’ Williams, Auburn
Avery Williamson was a great get for the Jets in free agency, but the team lost Demario Davis to the New Orleans Saints. So, they still have a need at inside linebacker and should look to add one. Tre’ Williams is a solid option here. While he wasn’t a high-level producer at Auburn, he’s a really good athlete with good size for a linebacker. The Jets could use him as a backup and look to develop him into a starter if Darron Lee doesn’t improve in 2018.
Picks 195-198
195. Cincinnati Bengals (via BUF): TE Chris Herndon, Miami
The Bengals made a nice, buy-low move by bringing Tyler Eifert back on a one-year deal. Still, the team can’t rely on him to stay healthy and they could use some more depth behind Tyler Kroft. Chris Herndon is a solid looking reserve option for the NFL level and he has been a very steady player. Herndon will be a blocker with decent receiving ability, and that would be ideal for the Bengals.
196. Oakland Raiders (via CLE and KC): LB Matthew Thomas, Florida State
The Raiders could use another linebacker for their defense and they should have interest in Matthew Thomas. Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball.com has Thomas pegged as a Round 4-6 prospect and said the following of his abilities.
FanSided
"Thomas is a fast and athletic linebacker who has a good skill set, but teams evaluators have said they are grading Thomas on the third day of the 2018 NFL Draft because of a lack of instincts and awareness. In 2017, Thomas totaled 85 tackles with two passes batted, two sacks and an interception. The senior has a good athletic skill set and probably could help himself in pre-draft workouts, but his 2017 tape didn’t impress evaluators. He had another year of eligibility, but decided to enter the 2018 NFL Draft."
Historically, the Raiders have loved athleticism in prospects, though that was under the late, great Al Davis. Still, Thomas fills a need and is one of the best players on the board. So, adding him here makes a lot of sense.
197. Los Angeles Rams: WR Daurice Fountain, Northern Iowa
Sammy Watkins is going to be playing for the Kansas City Chiefs next year. The Rams don’t need to replace him as a starter, because they have some quality options on the roster, but they still need to do something to address depth at the position. Daurice Fountain would be a high upside option.
Fountain was phenomenal at the East-West Shrine game and he was far and away the best receiver on the field. Fountain has good size and athleticism, and he could end up offering some of the same abilities that Watkins gave the Rams. At the worst, he would be a good No. 4 option with the Rams so he makes sense here.
198. Carolina Panthers: C Tony Adams, NC State
Ryan Kalil may not be around much longer. While his brother Matt hasn’t played well at left tackle, there aren’t a lot of solid tackles left on the board. So, the center position will get the attention. Tony Adams has starting potential for the future, so bringing him in as a backup to Ryan Kalil makes a lot of sense.
Picks 199-202
199. Tennessee Titans: QB Tanner Lee, Nebraska
With the Brady pick, the Titans try to land an undervalued quarterback of their own. They could use a true backup to Marcus Mariota, as they had the washed up Matt Cassel at the position to start last season. Adding a younger player would make sense, and Tanner Lee is an intriguing option.
Lee has to work on his accuracy and turnovers at the NFL level, but he has experience running a pro-style offense. He has an arm and if he can work with a good quarterback coach, he may be able to improve his accuracy. As it stands, he has a 6-foot-4 frame and looks like a prototypical quarterback. For that reason, Lee makes sense as a potential backup for the Titans. They would risk very little by adding him here.
200. Denver Broncos (via ATL): G Colby Gossett, Appalachian State
The Broncos could use some more depth on their interior offensive line behind their top guards. Colby Gossett is one of the best available players, as he has a nice frame and good strength. Once he gets to the NFL, he could develop into a quality backup.
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201. New Orleans Saints: S Quin Blanding, Virginia
The Saints need to add some depth at the safety position, as Kenny Vaccaro may not return to the team. He was a versatile role player in their defense, so adding someone who can play safety, man the slot, and play some linebacker could be crucial.
Quin Blanding can do at least two of those things. Blanding was a great tackler at Virginia, and he totaled a whopping 136 tackles as a senior. In fact, he never had a season in which he finished with less than 115 stops. Blanding could develop into a top backup or potentially a starter. He’s a football player with great instincts and the Saints will recognize that for sure.
202. Pittsburgh Steelers: OLB Marquis Haynes, Ole Miss
The Steelers are never afraid to add to their pass rushing corps. Marquis Haynes has recorded at least seven sacks in each of his four collegiate seasons, and the only reason that he falls is because he will be limited to the 3-4 outside linebacker position if he can’t add some weight. Standing at 230 pounds, Haynes can be a rotational speed rusher for the Steelers, and he would probably fit in very well. Landing him at this point would be a huge get for the Steelers, and their sixth round currently looks better than most of the other teams.
Picks 203-206
203. Buffalo Bills (via JAX): DT Poona Ford, Texas
The Bills can afford to take a shot on a player who may not project to be a perfect fit in the NFL. Poona Ford had a solid collegiate career at Texas, but size and length limitations may limit him at the next level. Ford has just a 6-foot-even frame, and he doesn’t have the requisite length to be a traditional force in the NFL. Also, he only fits in the 4-3 defense because of these limitations.
That said, Ford is a high-motor player who can make tackles. So, adding him as a reserve would be a sensible move for the Bills. He could turn into a backup defensive tackle and worst case scenario, he doesn’t make it in the NFL. This late in the sixth round, it’s okay to take chances on players.
204. Minnesota Vikings: WR Jaleel Scott, New Mexico State
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The Vikings have had a good draft so far, but they could stand to add another receiver. Jaleel Scott is another under-the-radar talent who could go higher than this. Scott has a 6-foot-4 frame, solid speed, and good athleticism. He was productive at New Mexico State and he performed well at the Senior Bowl and the Combine. Scott would give Laquon Treadwell some competition behind Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen as top receivers, and he could become a reliable outside target for Kirk Cousins if he develops quickly.
205. Seattle Seahawks (via NE): OLB James Hearns, Louisville
The Seahawks continue to add to their defense in the later rounds. James Hearns had 15 sacks over the past couple of seasons at Louisville, and while he projects better into a 3-4 defense, the Seahawks will find a way to use him as a rotational edge rusher. They need some help given all the losses they have suffered on that side of the ball.
206. Philadelphia Eagles: S Trayvon Henderson, Hawaii
Our own Ian Cummings is a fan of Trayvon Henderson, and said the following of him after the Senior Bowl.
"Henderson also stood out as a stud in run defense. The Hawaii product isn’t afraid to use his body, and he’s a very solid tackler. He didn’t have an extraordinary Senior Bowl game, but it was more of the same. Solid coverage, solid run defense, and an affinity for the third level."
The Eagles need some safety depth, so Henderson could be a nice role player for them. He makes sense with this selection.
Picks 207-211
207. Cincinnati Bengals: CB Greg Stroman, Virginia Tech
Darqueze Dennard and Adam Jones may not be long for Cincinnati. Adding an insurance plan makes sense, and Greg Stroman is one of the best players available. The Virginia Tech product should stand a chance at becoming a contributor in the NFL, and he could cross train at the slot. Landing him here would cap off a nice Round 6 for the Bengals.
208. Dallas Cowboys: G Skyler Phillips, Idaho State
Even though they added a potential starter at right tackle in the second round of our mock, the Cowboys should still look to get an interior backup. Skyler Phillips is a prospect from a smaller school, but he has some talent. The Cowboys can work with him in hopes of making him the primary backup at guard.
209. Green Bay Packers: CB Rashaan Gaulden, Tennessee
The Packers need to continue to add to their defense, and they could stand to add another corner. Rashaan Gaulden has good size and may need some time to develop, but he’s a good option at this point in the draft.
210. Dallas Cowboys: S/LB Skai Moore, South Carolina
This is a potential steal. Skai Moore was a quality player at South Carolina, but he’s a bit of a tweener for the NFL. He has good instincts though and could be a quality linebacker in a 4-3 defense. That’s exactly what the Cowboys run.
Moore is lacking in size a bit, but guys like Lavonte David have panned out before. So, that shouldn’t discourage teams from giving Moore a shot. Sure, he might not be the best linebacker in the draft, but in the late sixth round, the Cowboys are landing a player who could potentially turn out to be a starter because of the weakness they have at the position. So, Moore would be a welcome addition at this juncture.
211. Green Bay Packers: OLB Davin Bellamy, Georgia
The Packers add another depth player to their pass rush after selecting Dorance Armstrong in the second round of the draft. Davin Bellamy has the makings of a rotational rusher and he put up five sacks in each of his last two seasons at Georgia. His 6-foot-5 frame and length will give him a shot at becoming a good reserve in Green Bay.
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