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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen goes to Broncos

By Brad Weiss

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins runs upfield during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins runs upfield during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at the Rose Bowl on September 3, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/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)
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) /

14. player. 49. . Defensive Back. Ohio State. Denzel Ward

The Green Bay Packers had a pretty frustrating season in 2017, as they looked like a serious contender in the NFC to start the year. However, Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone early in the season, and sat out the majority of the rest of the campaign. Heading into next season, Rodgers is back, but he is a bit ticked off that the team decided to part ways with quarterback coach Alex Van Pelt already this offseason.

When it comes to the Packers offense, they are in pretty good shape, although they could use a little more depth at running back. On the defensive side of the ball, they need an upgrade in the secondary, especially at the cornerback position. One solid addition they could bring in is Denzel Ward, who has proven to be a standout player at the position during his time at Ohio State.

Ward comes from cornerback U, as the Buckeyes have developed some of the best cornerback talent in college football in recent years. The speedy Ward has just as much talent as guys like Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley, both of which were picked in the first round in 2017. The Packers are going to be back in playoff contention next season, and with a solid offseason, they could be a Super Bowl contender in 2018.

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