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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Allen goes to the Jets

By Brad Weiss

LARAMIE, WY - DECEMBER 03: Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys passes against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
LARAMIE, WY - DECEMBER 03: Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys passes against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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BRONX, NY – DECEMBER 27: Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Joshua Jackson (15) intercepts a pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on December 27, 2017, between the Boston College Eagles and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BRONX, NY – DECEMBER 27: Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Joshua Jackson (15) intercepts a pass during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on December 27, 2017, between the Boston College Eagles and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

player. 49. . Defensive Back. Iowa. Josh Jackson. 14

Coming into 2017, the Green Bay Packers had to be considered a favorite to win the NFC. The year before, they made a tremendous run towards the NFC Championship Game, only to get blown out by the Atlanta Falcons. The season was going fine, until star quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone, which essentially eliminated them from the playoffs very early in the season.

While the offense should be fine next season, this team needs to get better on defense. One area where they have shown vulnerability in recent years is in the secondary, and that is where they should use their first round pick this April. Focusing on the cornerback position, Josh Jackson from Iowa looks to be the first one off the board, and the Packers could get a special one if they decide to pick him at No. 14.

Jackson led the FBS in interceptions last season, capping off his season with a pick in the Pinstripe Bowl. He is the closest thing to a shutdown cornerback this draft class has to offer, although it is very close between him and Denzel Ward. The Packers need to be better against the pass, and bringing in a guy like Jackson would take away one side of the field next season, as they look to get back to the playoffs after a year off.

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