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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Darnold goes to New York, but not the Jets

By Brad Weiss

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Connor Williams #55 of the Texas Longhorns blocks Keiron Howard #59 of the Maryland Terrapins on a field goal attempt in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Connor Williams #55 of the Texas Longhorns blocks Keiron Howard #59 of the Maryland Terrapins on a field goal attempt in the second quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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Connor Williams

Offensive Tackle, Texas

The Cincinnati Bengals have been a frustrating team to guess this season, as they looked so bad early in the season. However, they have won two straight, and while the first win was against the Cleveland Browns, they beat a pretty good Buffalo Bills team this past weekend. Quarterback Andy Dalton looks comfortable again, and A.J. Green absolutely went off against one of the better secondaries in the AFC on Sunday.

There are a ton of problems when it comes to the Bengals, but the offensive line is definitely one of them. The team went out and brought in some quality, young running back talent, but the line has really let them down. Luckily, this draft class is loaded with offensive line talent, and few are better than the big fella that plays left tackle at the University of Texas.

Connor Williams looks like he was born to play left tackle in the NFL, and he will definitely be able to stay there at the next level. He has the size and strength to put defensive lineman back with ease, and his feet are definitely one his best attributes. He is dealing with a knee issue, but it does not require surgery, and it should not be an issue for him moving forward.

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