NFL Mock Draft 12.0: Final draft day mock for 2018 NFL Draft
29. Jacksonville Jaguars: TE Hayden Hurst, South Carolina
The Jaguars need a No. 1 tight end. They have been tied to Hayden Hurst for quite some time, and I expect that they will take him with this pick.
30. Minnesota Vikings: G/C James Daniels, Iowa
The Vikings get lucky here as they get a prospect who could have gone in the early 20s. James Daniels is arguably the best center in this class, but he slips as Frank Ragnow overtakes him in this mock. The Vikings lost their combination guard/center Joe Berger to retirement and they need to replace him. Daniels could be a perfect fit.
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Daniels has great movement skills and should have the ability to be a good pulling guard in the NFL. Additionally, he could move to center in the event that Pat Elflein gets hurt, so that will help make him a solid option too. Daniels will help to protect Kirk Cousins, so adding him here makes a lot of sense.
31. New England Patriots: OT Kolton Miller, UCLA
The Patriots are in desperate need of a left tackle after letting Nate Solder and Cameron Fleming walk in free agency. Kolton Miller has great, 6-foot-9 size and solid athletic ability. He has been compared by some to Solder, so he could be an ideal plug-and-play starter there for the Pats.
Tom Brady isn’t getting any younger. If the Patriots don’t invest in protection for him, they could find themselves in trouble. Of course, the team may also opt to trade up for a quarterback. So, one way or another, look for the team to get offensive help at some point in Round 1.
32. Philadelphia Eagles: WR D.J. Moore, Maryland
The Eagles have been tied to running backs here, but with Sony Michel’s injury issues and Derrius Guice’s story about being asked inappropriate questions at the Combine being debunked, neither is a great option at the No. 32 pick. The Eagles could opt for a receiver instead, and D.J. Moore could be the pick.
Moore had a great career at Maryland and possesses great athleticism, solid route running ability, and very good hands. He could become a No. 2 receiver in his rookie year and would be a great replacement for the departed Torrey Smith.
Next: Redskins 7-Round mock with options for each pick
That wraps up the final mock. This will be updated throughout the day as more rumors come in, so keep checking back to see what’s changed!