2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Allen goes to the Jets

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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FRISCO, TX – DECEMBER 20: Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Courtland Sutton (16) warms up prior to the DXL Frisco Bowl game between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and SMU Mustangs on December 20, 2017 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
FRISCO, TX – DECEMBER 20: Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Courtland Sutton (16) warms up prior to the DXL Frisco Bowl game between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and SMU Mustangs on December 20, 2017 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

26. . Wide Receiver. SMU. Courtland Sutton. 16. player

The Baltimore Ravens only had to win their regular season finale at home to make it to the AFC Playoffs, and they had the Cincinnati Bengals coming into their building. Well, the Bengals came to play in that game, ending their division rival’s chances at playing in January. That led to them falling a bit short of the playoffs, and they will pick at No. 16 due to the fact they could not get it done in Week 17.

With their first round pick in 2018, they have to be looking to add a playmaker on the offensive side of the ball. The team played with guys like Mike Wallace and Jeremy Maclin at wide receiver this season, and while they are solid veteran guys, this team needs a young star at the position. Enter Courtland Sutton, who may be the most physically gifted wide receiver this draft class has to offer.
Sutton plays for SMU, so he does not get the kind of publicity that guys like Calvin Ridley and James Washington do. However, he is going to show at his Pro Day and at the combine that he has the talent to be drafted this high, and the Ravens are going to love his skill set. Sutton is not afraid to go over the middle, and when it comes to going for the deep ball, quarterback Joe Flacco is not going to be afraid to look his way any chance he gets.