2018 NFL Mock Draft: Trades spark action in top 10

9. Minkah Fitzpatrick – San Francisco 49ers

Pick by Cameron Parker

Eric Reid’s loss does loom large for the secondary and the defense. Whether you agree or disagree with his stance, Reid potentially was a distraction in the locker room. John Lynch allows them to pick a versatile safety, cornerback or dime-backer for their defense. In fact, drafting a linebacker makes a lot of sense, but picking one early might be a turn off.

10. Josh Allen – Buffalo Bills (projected trade with OAK)

Pick by Sayre Bedinger

The Buffalo Bills pay up just a high third round pick to move up two spots instead of two first rounders and a bunch of other high picks in this scenario to get their QB of the future. I think this would be a dream situation for the Bills, but they could certainly be outbid if Allen were to slide this far…

11. Harold Landry – Chicago Bears (projected trade with MIA)

Pick by Sayre Bedinger

In this scenario, the Bears were able to slide down three spots and still get a top flight pass rusher. Their edge rush situation is a mess and adding a playmaker like Landry could take their defense to another level.

12. Roquan Smith – Oakland Raiders (projected trade with BUF)

Pick by Ty Walden

The Raiders decide to trade down with the Buffalo Bills. It allowed the Bills to get their quarterback and the Raiders got the player I believe they are going to get either way. Having that inside pressure to compliment Khalil Mack will be a quarterback’s nightmare. And having a guy that can defend the pass against running backs and tight ends? This could help bring the Raiders defense back.