2018 NFL Mock Draft - Half Season Edition: Picks 21-32
Every month for the remainder of the 2017 season, theScore's Dane Belbeck and Mitch Sanderson will project the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft using the current standings to predict the order. Strength of schedule will be used as the first tiebreaker and theScore's weekly power rankings will be used as the second.
21. Tennessee Titans - Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
One of the most productive defensive lineman in the nation heads to Tennessee to help the NFL's second-worst pass rush. Ferrell has been an absolute handful in the college game over the past two seasons and should help keep former Clemson teammate Deshaun Watson in check in the AFC South for years. - Belbeck
22. Jacksonville Jaguars - Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
Rudolph may be the perfect fit for what the Jagaurs want to do. He's had success with Oklahoma State's offensive system only running 15-to-17 different plays, and with the Jaguars handing it to Leonard Fournette on the majority of plays, Rudolph's pro playbook may be pretty thin as well. - Sanderson
23. Carolina Panthers - Bradley Chubb, DE, N.C. State
The Panthers boast the league's second-best pass rush, and add a potent weapon in Chubb. Another talented defensive end will help mask Carolina's average-at-best secondary. - Belbeck
24. Seattle Seahawks - Iman Marshall, CB, USC
Cracks have begun to show in Richard Sherman's armour. Though he's not over the hill yet, the Seahawks need to prepare for their shutdown defender to require some help. - Sanderson
25. Los Angeles Rams - James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
The Rams have suddenly become one of the league's most entertaining teams, and Washington will only enhance that with his big-play ability. The Oklahoma State star is averaging an absurd 22.3 yards per catch in 2017 and will instantly become Jared Goff's favorite target. - Belbeck
26. Buffalo Bills - Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma
Under Sean McDermott, the Bills appear to be focusing more on running the ball and playing strong defense. Brown could be a solid right tackle, or could move inside to guard and help make space for LeSean McCoy for a while. - Sanderson
27. New Orleans Saints - Dorance Armstrong Jr., DE, Kansas
The Saints' renewed commitment to defense is paying off big time, as the club has ripped off five straight wins. Adding Armstrong Jr. off the edge will build upon that success and keep NFC South quarterbacks looking both ways in the pocket. - Belbeck
28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kevin Toliver, CB, LSU
Toliver looks like another in a long line of physical, athletic LSU defensive backs who aren't short on confidence His physicality, plus Artie Burns' pure speed, could form a nightmare cornerback tandem in the AFC North. - Sanderson
29. Minnesota Vikings - Mitch Hyatt, OT, Clemson
The Vikings have had issues keeping quarterbacks healthy, and Hyatt immediately shores up the offensive line to assist in doing so. The Clemson standout is arguably the most reliable player in the draft. - Belbeck
30. New England Patriots - Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Let's have some fun, shall we? With the Patriots moving on from both their backup quarterbacks this season, there's no heir apparent to 40-year-old Tom Brady on the roster. While Mayfield has plenty of bad habits, he's been the best college quarterback this season, and could be an eventual replacement for the GOAT. - Sanderson
31. Buffalo Bills (via Kansas City Chiefs) - Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame
Despite trading for Kelvin Benjamin at the deadline, the Bills are still in need of receiver depth. Adding the athletic Notre Dame star will give Tyrod Taylor a dangerous weapon to stretch the field. - Belbeck
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
Jason Peters may be done for good. The Eagles hope he isn't, but even if the veteran can come back, it's time to start preparing for the future at left tackle. - Sanderson
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