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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NDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Denzel Ward #12 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates an interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Denzel Ward, CB - Ohio St.. 8. player. 57. . CHICAGO BEARS (5-11).

The Bears need receivers for Mitchell Trubisky, their quarterback going into his second year. Chicago could also use a corner back, especially if they lose either Kyle Fuller or Prince Amukamara to free agency. They have both available here at the eight spot. Neither, though, is an ideal NFL player in size or strength.

Honestly, wideout Calvin Ridley from Alabama just doesn’t say WR1 in the NFL at 6-1 and 190 pounds. So, I will have the Bears select cornerback Denzel Ward from Ohio State. Could they draft an offensive lineman? Trade down? Yep, but if they don’t I think they can talk themselves into one of the two players mentioned.

Ward is tough, has great speed (4.37 in the forty), and functions well on an island (covering a receiver with no help around). Ward fills a need and is more worthy of the pick as an athlete.

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