NFL Mock Draft 2018: Full first round - Who's the Detroit Lions top pick?

NFL Mock Draft 2018: Full first round – Who’s the Detroit Lions top pick?

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Ezekiel Ansah of the BYU Cougars stands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (R) as they hold up a jersey on stage after Ansah was picked #5 overall by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 02: Wil Appleton #15 of the Auburn Tigers is tackled by Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

11. player. 59. . MIAMI DOLPHINS (6-10). . Roquan Smith, ILB - Georgia

The Miami Dolphins suffered an early season loss of Ryan Tannehill, their quarterback, and turned to recently retired Jay Cutler to salvage their season. Cutler did not deliver, but it wasn’t all his fault, either. The offensive line was not good, and the defense had big deficiencies, as well.

The Dolphins would love to have Quenton Nelson here, but we had him go just two picks prior. They may think about trading up to Chicago’s spot, who lost several picks obtaining Trubisky last year.

If they cannot trade up, I think that there are a couple of linebacker prospects worth considering: Roquan Smith from Georgia, or Tremaine Edmunds, from Virginia Tech. Smith appears to be the better athlete, and although not very big for an inside linebacker (6-1/4 and 225 pounds), he has very good speed (estimated at 4.54). Many scouts consider him a Top 10 player, and he certainly fills a need for Miami.

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