2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Allen goes to the Jets

By Brad Weiss | Jan 24, 2018

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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Ward (12) lines up on the outside during the Big 10 Championship game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Ohio State Buckeyes on December 2, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

18. player. 36. . Defensive Back. Ohio State. Denzel Ward

The Seattle Seahawks failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2011 this past season, as they had to deal with too many injuries on the defensive side of the ball. The Legion of Boom saw Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor miss time due to injuries, as well as Cliff Avril. If the Seahawks want to get back to dominance in the NFC West, they have to get younger on defense, so spending their first round pick on that side of the ball makes sense.

While Richard Sherman is still a solid cornerback, he is starting to get up there in age. The Seahawks need to make a move to make sure they have depth at the position when he is gone, and they could grab a fantastic corner in Denzel Ward. Ward has been a standout player during his time with the Ohio State Buckeyes, who seem to churn out top defensive back talent each and every year.

Ward has great hands for a defensive back, and should be a shutdown player at the next level. If he can have the kind of impact former Ohio State cornerback Marshon Lattimore had during his first season with the New Orleans Saints this season, then the Seahawks will have found a gem. This Seahawks team is still a playoff-caliber unit, and a couple of pieces should have them back at the top of the NFC next season.

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