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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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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Clemson Tigers defeated The Alabama Crimson Tide 35 to 31. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Clemson Tigers defeated The Alabama Crimson Tide 35 to 31. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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Minkah Fitzpatrick

Defensive Back, Alabama

One of the biggest disappointments of the 2017 NFL regular season has been the play of the Tennessee Titans. Coming into the year, everybody figured they would follow Marcus Mariota’s right arm into the playoffs. Well, Mariota is hurt again, and with a ton of questions on both sides of the ball, it looks like the organization took a serious step back this season.

While the early season has been rough, nobody is running away with the AFC South, so they should have plenty of chances to get back in this one. Mariota’s hamstring is definitely an issue, but it is not an injury that should keep him out all year. In fact, he could be back as early as this weekend, so the Titans will likely get back on the winning track.

In their secondary, they need help, as they just do not have enough depth. They did go out and bring in Logan Ryan this past offseason, but he can only do so much. Minkah Fitzpatrick from Alabama is the best cornerback prospect that this draft class has to offer, and if the Titans are picking in the top-10, they need to make getting him a priority when it comes time for them to pick next April.

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