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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks reign supreme

By Brad Weiss

October 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws against the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) is defended by USC Trojans defensive back Ajene Harris (27) in the second quarter during the 103rd Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in the highest scoring game in Rose Bowl history. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) is defended by USC Trojans defensive back Ajene Harris (27) in the second quarter during the 103rd Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in the highest scoring game in Rose Bowl history. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Saquon Barkley

RB, Penn State

Heading into the 2017 NFL Draft, many believed the Detroit Lions would spend at least a second round pick on bringing in a running back. Instead, the Lions drafted two defensive players in the first two rounds, as they looked to bolster a defense that was shredded by the Seattle Seahawks in the playoffs last season. The Lions got really hot during the middle of the season, going 8-1 at one point, but they will likely come back to Earth in 2017.

With their top pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Lions need to bring in a franchise running back. They have had to rely on Matthew Stafford for too long, and you have to wonder how many more years he can throw the ball 40 times a game. Bringing in a legitimate running back will do wonders for this offense, which has had no problems scoring points despite the fact they are very one-dimensional.

Saquon Barkley has been a stud every since his freshman season at Penn State, and should be the first running back off the board in the 2018 NFL Draft. Barkley can do it all as a running back, while also possessing the ability to make plays happen in the passing game. He would be a perfect fit in Detroit, and the fans in Michigan have certainly seen enough of him playing against Michigan State and Michigan in the Big Ten.

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