Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Final 2018 NFL mock draft

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Fans react during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Fans react during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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59. . Defensive Tackle. Washington. Vita Vea. 11. player

I know I’m not the only one thinking it but replacing Ndamukong Suh with Vita Vea seems like a push in 2018 and a win in the future for the Dolphins.

As Daniel Jeremiah wrote,

“Overall, Vea is a more athletic version of Haloti Ngata and should quickly emerge as a Pro Bowl player.”

What else needs to be said?

If Arizona doesn’t trade up, then this is likely a quarterback.

Must Read: Vita Vea Profile

. Defensive Back. Alabama. Minkah Fitzpatrick. 12. player. 53

(trade with Buffalo Bills)

The Browns have a plethora of players who could be one of many players in their defense.

Jabrill Peppers and Damarious Randall specifically each present possibility as safeties and also as a linebacker for Peppers and corner for Randall.

So, Minkah Fitzpatrick allows the Browns some defensive versatility while they figure out what to do with the others. It may seem a little discombobulated, but it’s actually a pretty good situation to be in for Cleveland.

Plus, it means Fitzpatrick gets to meet Lebron.

Kendall Fuller is gone and Bashaud Breeland is most likely gone.

So, Washington has…..Orlando Scandrick playing opposite Josh Norman? Not good.

Denzel Ward has some knocks against him, but he’s the top pure corner in the class and grabbing him at thirteen is a steal.

The team will still need some assistance in front of the secondary, but there’s plenty of talent to be found in the later rounds for those spots on the roster.

Must Read: Denzel Ward Profile

Wide Receiver. Alabama. Calvin Ridley. 14. player. 49.

This could be where we find the first offensive tackle taken off the board.

But I don’t think so. Moving on from Jordy Nelson signaled the realization Aaron Rodgers made Nelson better, not the other way around.

Now, I’m not saying Calvin Ridley makes Rodgers better either, but he won’t be as quarterback dependent as Nelson.

His arrival allows Randall Cobb to play out of the slot while he and Devante Adams patrol the perimeter.