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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Jets get their quarterback in the first round

By Brad Weiss

PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins attempts a pass during an NCAA Pac-12 football game against the Stanford Cardinal on September 23, 2017 at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)
PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins attempts a pass during an NCAA Pac-12 football game against the Stanford Cardinal on September 23, 2017 at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) prepares for the snap during the college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs on September 9, 2017, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) prepares for the snap during the college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs on September 9, 2017, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Mike McGlinchey

Offensive Tackle, Notre Dame

When I first sat down to write this mock draft, I had the San Francisco 49ers picking Josh Rosen with the No. 2 overall pick in next April’s NFL Draft. However, during that time, the news came down that the team had traded for Jimmy Garoppolo, sending a second-round pick in 2018 to the New England Patriots. That means that they have their quarterback of the future, so no quarterback for them in the first round when it comes time for them to make their pick.

With a quarterback possessing talent, the 49ers may want to bring in the best offensive lineman in the draft to protect their new investment. Mike McGlinchey of Notre Dame would be a nice pick here, as it would give Jimmy G a left tackle to protect his blindside for the next ten seasons. He has proven to be a solid quarterback during his time with New England, and will now have a terrific quarterback coach as his head coach with the 49ers.

McGlinchey is the best in this draft class and has the size, and feet to stay on the left side at the next level. Adding a player like McGlinchey would solidify the left tackle position, and when you consider the talent the 49ers have at running back, they could be much improved on offense next season. Garoppolo will not play this weekend, but after releasing Brian Hoyer, you can only imagine he will be under center before long.

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