2018 NFL Mock Draft: Jets trade up for Josh Rosen

By Brad Weiss | Mar 21, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins throws the football prior to the Cactus Bowl against Kansas State Wildcats at Chase Field on December 26, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Kansas State Wildcats won 35-17. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

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MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 27: Marcus Davenport No. 93 of the South team rushes during the Reese’s Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

20. player. 50. . Edge. UTSA. Marcus Davenport

The Detroit Lions nearly made the playoffs for the second straight season, though they fell just short. They paid a ton of money to quarterback Matthew Stafford in the offseason last year, and he certainly played up to his contract. The Lions should be in the mix in a tough NFC North next season, though they need to add talent to the defensive side of the ball.

One player they should target is Marcus Davenport from UTSA. Davenport is one of the better pass rushers in this draft class, and he should give quarterbacks fits at the next level. He is a rare blend of size and speed, and could play the defensive end, or outside linebacker in the NFL, and the Lions need help at both spots.

The team added a new head coach after the season, bringing in former New England defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. He is going to look to build up this defense in year one, and Davenport can help them do just that. Aaron Rodgers is back next season, and Minnesota is going to be tough, so the Lions needs to continue to add pieces this offseason if they hope to compete.

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