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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CINCINNATI, OH – OCTOBER 21: Courtland Sutton #16 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs the ball after reception as Chris Murphy #30 of the Cincinnati Bearcats reaches for the tackle at Nippert Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

. DALLAS COWBOYS (9-7). . Courtland Sutton, WR - SMU. 19. player. 123

At this point in the draft, the Cowboys don’t have a ton of options, but a main thing that they do need is a wide receiver to give quarterback Dak Prescott someone to throw to.

Dez Bryant appears to have slowed, in fact he hasn’t had a 1,000 yard season since 2014. While the running game for the Cowboys has been good featuring Ezekiel Elliott.

Injuries up front and the suspension to Elliott derailed the high hopes for the 2017 season. If Prescott is going to take another step forward, he needs a WR1.

While a linebacker, guard/ tackle, or safety might be attractive here, this class has few prospects capable of developing into a number one receiver. Sutton isn’t a blazer, but he’s got good speed and hands, and most importantly, a 6-3, 216 pound frame that has produced 31 touchdowns for the Mustangs.

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