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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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Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Josh Allen

QB, Wyoming

The Jacksonville Jaguars franchise is tired of losing, and this offseason, they brought back their biggest winner in former head coach Tom Coughlin. The two-time Super Bowl winner as head coach of the New York Giants is working in the front office, but you could see his finger prints on their 2017 NFL Draft. The Jaguars did a ton to bolster both sides of the ball, and while they may struggle a bit this season, it will be worth it when they pick their next franchise quarterback next April.

With their picks this past weekend, the Jags grabbed running back Leonard Fournette in the first round, giving them the best player available at his position. They then went out and picked up Cam Robinson in the second round, arguably the best offensive tackle in this draft. In addition, they brought in a first round defensive end talent in Dawuane Smoot, and the Heisman finalist wide receiver Dede Westbrook. This team is building something special, and it is time for them to grab their quarterback for the next 10-15 years.

That player should be Josh Allen, who projects as a Pro Bowl quarterback one day at the next level. Allen has all the physical attributes you want in a quarterback, and made the smart decision to return to college for one more season. Drafting him instantly makes Blake Bortles expendable, and with the talent they are building on that roster, the Jaguars may be the class of the AFC South as early as next season.

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