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)
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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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 29: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 29: Christian Kirk #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs for a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

player. 54. . Philadelphia Eagles (13-3). . Christian Kirk, WR - Texas A&M. 32

The Eagles are busy celebrating their Super Bowl victory. Their long-suffering fans watched their starting quarterback go down, Carson Wentz. Nick Foles, though, performed like a starter, and kept the team in every game, although the defense was the main reason that they were there.

The Eagles have no second or third round picks, so there’s a big, long wait after this pick. The biggest issues are more depth concerns along offensive line, defensive line, and cornerback. Adding a weapon at receiver is also important.

Being that there’s one receiver who is above the others, I will say that he gets the nod, here. Kirk is a fast (4.39 forty) slot man who measures just under 5-11 and 200 lbs. This is a weak draft class for receivers, but Kirk gives the Eagles a guy that can take the top off of opposing defenses. Already a developed athlete, he probably won’t get much bigger. That’s a concern because Kirk has struggled against press coverage.  As a slot player, he will be allowed to play in more space.

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Final analysis

Looking at my final results, I didn’t have many skilled position players go early, other than the quarterbacks. I have running backs being devalued due to the depth versus other positions. The Receivers, including tight ends, are just a weak class.

Free agent signings, especially at quarterback, could greatly impact the needs of multiple teams. So, I’ll put another together after free agency has sorted some of that out.

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A special thank you to DC Pro Sports Report , FanSpeak and Walter Football for featuring this mock on their databases.