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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PASADENA, CA – NOVEMBER 11: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins looks to passes during the first half of a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Rose Bowl on November 11, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

2. player. 31. . NEW YORK GIANTS (3-13). . JOSH ROSEN, QB - UCLA

Could I make an argument for Saquon Barkley, or another player? Sure.

By the time they get their second pick, the downgrade between NFL caliber quarterbacks available, will be huge. Rosen hurt himself with selfish comments, but so did Eli Manning, the current passer, prior to the Giants trading for him.

The Giants will offer an ideal situation: a veteran starter who a rookie can learn from, and play behind. You lock up the future while you’re playing your two-time Super Bowl winner.

Also, there will be very good running backs available for much longer. None AS GOOD as Barkley, but a lot less drop off at running back than QB.

The offensive line needs help badly, too, but there’s just no elite, left tackle prospect who is Top 5 worthy.

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