2018 NFL Mock Draft: Final projection on draft day

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: Roger Goodell announces a draft pick during the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: Roger Goodell announces a draft pick during the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – SEPTEMBER 9: Courtland Sutton #16 of the SMU Mustangs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the North Texas Mean Green during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – SEPTEMBER 9: Courtland Sutton #16 of the SMU Mustangs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the North Texas Mean Green during the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /

29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

After quarterbacking — this is the correct term as opposed to “leading” — the Jacksonville Jaguars to the AFC Championship Game, the franchise is giving Blake Bortles another go as the starter in 2018. He has an elite defense that could get even better as young players progress to aid him, an improved offensive line and a beastly running game behind him as well. What he doesn’t have is weapons of any elite caliber with Allen Robinson now gone.

Courtland Sutton can provide that, however. The SMU product put up big numbers for the Mustangs throughout his career, and it’s scary to think what he could’ve done with even halfway decent quarterback play aiding him. He has a massive catch radius and is a playmaker in the air, but also an underrated after-the-catch player that could really improve Jacksonville’s offense.

30. Minnesota Vikings: James Daniels, OL, Iowa

The Minnesota Vikings are in an interesting position here as they have more needs than it may appear. After paying Kirk Cousins handily in free agency this offseason, they are now in a predicament when it comes to guys whose deals are coming up like Anthony Barr and Danielle Hunter. Thus, they could use depth in the front seven, as well as depth at cornerback. However, they instead choose to protect their investment in Cousins.

James Daniels is an absolute stud that offers a boatload of versatility for the Vikings should they select him. He can play anywhere along the interior and do so with great effectiveness. Last season, the Minnesota offensive line was passable, but they had their struggles. Daniels will help shore that up and give Cousins good time