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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Early June Edition

By Jon Dove

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives for the end zone but is stopped short by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) dives for the end zone but is stopped short by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Los Angeles Rams- Minkah Fitzpatrick, CB, Alabama

The Los Angeles Rams have needs on both sides of the ball which basically means they can target the best player available. Alabama’s Minkah Fitzpatrick is a highly athletic and instinctive cornerback who should make an immediate impact.

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Fitzpatrick will enter the NFL with tons of experience playing against high-level competition. He also knows what it feels like to deal with pressure. The Alabama product won’t be afraid to take on NFL competition.

Los Angeles has a need even with Trumaine Johnson on the roster whose contract situation is very fluid. Fitzpatrick would represent either a replacement for Johnson or the perfect fit on the opposite side.

While adding Fitzpatrick would be nice, the Rams really need to find some offensive playmakers. They head into another year with limited options at the wide receiver position. It’s not a great situation for a franchise trying to develop former No. 1 pick Jared Goff.

Ideally, Alabama’s Calvin Ridley would still be on the board, but in this mock he went No. 3 overall. He’s the only receiver prospect who has earned top-10 hype at this point in the process. Others like Texas A&M’s Christian Kirk and Oklahoma State’s James Washington have more to prove.

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