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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen, Sam Darnold lead way

By Brad Weiss

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to throw against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to throw against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 28: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56) looks to block North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive tackle B.J. Hill (98) during the college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the North Carolina State Wolfpack on October 28, 2017, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 28: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (56) looks to block North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive tackle B.J. Hill (98) during the college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the North Carolina State Wolfpack on October 28, 2017, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Quenton Nelson

Offensive Guard, Notre Dame

The Miami Dolphins are laboring through a disappointing season, one that started when starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill injured his knee during the Summer. Since then, they have coaxed Jay Cutler out of retirement, only to see him go down to an injury as well. As of now, Matt Moore is back under center for the Dolphins, and they seem to be destined for another losing season, after making a surprising run towards the Wildcard last season.

For the Dolphins, they are going to have to bring in some more talent along the offensive line. The team went out and drafted Laremy Tunsil two years ago, and he has been solid at the left tackle position. If they can bring in an elite guard during the 2018 NFL Draft, they should be able to protect whoever they have playing quarterback down the road. Quenton Nelson from Notre Dame is the best guard prospect in this draft, and he is going to be a special one at the next level.

Nelson has teamed with Mike McGlinchey to give Notre Dame one of the more dominant offensive lines in college football, and Miami needs to start up front. Jay Ajayi is gone, but they have weapons on the outside, and if Tannehill comes back healthy, he should be back in there as the starter. This team was a playoff team a year ago, so if they can add a couple pieces this offseason, they should be challenging for a Wildcard in 2018.

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