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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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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide holds the trophy while celebrating with his team after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime to win the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. Alabama won 26-23. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide holds the trophy while celebrating with his team after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime to win the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. Alabama won 26-23. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Alabama. Minkah Fitzpatrick. 7. player. 48. . Defensive Back

Coming into the 2017 NFL season, many believed that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would challenge in the NFC South. They returned a solid young quarterback in Jameis Winston, and the team went out and brought in a nice weapon for him to throw to in DeSean Jackson. Unfortunately for Bucs fans, Winston took a step backwards this past season, as injuries and inconsistent play really derailed their season.

Looking forward to next season, the Bucs made the decision to bring back head coach Dirk Koetter. If the Bucs want to get better moving forward, they need to be better on the defensive side of the ball. The NFC South is loaded with talent, as was evident by the team sending three teams to the NFC Playoffs this season, so the Bucs have their work cut out for them.

If the Buccaneers want to contend in their very deep division next season, they have to get better in the secondary. Spending their No. 7 pick on a cornerback makes a lot of sense, and Minkah Fitzpatrick is the best out there at that position. He was a cog in a very stellar defense during his time at Alabama, winning two national titles, and he will bring a winning attitude to this Bucs defense if they spend the pick on him this April.

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