2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen lands with New York Jets

2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen lands with Jets

By Brad Weiss | Apr 11, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Josh Rosen No. 3 of the UCLA Bruins warms up 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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 05: Florida State defensive back Derwin James (DB57) is seen during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

57. . Defensive Back. Florida State. Derwin James. 8. player

During the 2017 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears traded up one spot to make sure they got North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. While they will likely stay at No. 8 in 2018, they need to make sure they focus on the defense with their latest first round selection. One player getting a lot of buzz is Derwin James from Florida State, and rightfully so.

James is a freak of an athlete, and would have had an even better career with the Seminoles had he not gotten hurt in 2016. Still, when you watch his tape when he was healthy, it is clear to see why he should go early in the first round later this month. He did a little but of everything for Florida State, as he was both a dominant defensive back, and an elite returner during his college days.

Chicago did a nice job bringing in weapons for Trubisky this offseason, as they really had no playmakers on offense in 2017. James would be a legitimate playmaker on the other side of the ball, and the Bears need that considering they play Aaron Rodgers twice a season. This team may have finished in the cellar of the NFC North last season, but they have a new head coach in 2018, and the roster is much better than it was a year ago.

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