2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen, Sam Darnold lead the way
By Brad Weiss
Josh Jackson
Defensive Back, Iowa
The Green Bay Packers might get Aaron Rodgers back, and the team has done a nice job in his absence thus far. Backup quarterback Brett Hundley had a rough start to his NFL career filling in for Rodgers, but he has led the team to some wins in recent weeks. At 7-6, the Packers are right in the mix for a playoff spot, and would be a serious contender if they can get in with a healthy Rodgers under center.
Last season, the Packers made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game, though they were beaten pretty soundly by the Atlanta Falcons. The Packers defense is good enough to win the regular season, but they need help on that side of the ball once they get into the playoffs. In the NFC title game, Matt Ryan exploited the Packers secondary, and the team should think about using their 2018 first round pick on some help in their defensive backfield.
When it comes to cornerbacks, there are few better than Josh Jackson at the college level. Jackson has been a beast for the Iowa Hawkeyes this season, leading the nation in interceptions with seven. Last year, Desmond King was the star corner for Iowa, and he has done a great job for the Los Angeles Chargers during his rookie season. Jackson may actually be a better NFL prospect, which is certainly saying something.