NFL Draft: 2018 Full Round 1 mock to celebrate New Year's Day

2018 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 mock to celebrate New Year’s Day

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Haason Reddick of Temple reacts after being picked #13 overall by the Arizona Cardinals 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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INDIANAPOLIS, 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) /

player. 51. . Cornerback. Ohio State. Denzel Ward. 27

The Los Angeles Rams offense is finally clicking under head coach Sean McVay, and there aren’t too many upgrades there to worry about.

And while the defense is looking good enough under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, there are some pressing needs in the secondary. Especially at cornerback.

L.A. placed the franchise tag on veteran corner Trumaine Johnson. If he doesn’t return, the Rams should spend their first selection on a solid corner. And Ohio State’s Denzel Ward could easily be that guy.

At 5-foot-10 and 191 pounds, Ward is probably best suited for nickel duties. He’s not the biggest ballhawk of the bunch. But his 15 passes defended in 2017 suggest he’s more than capable getting in the mix with receivers on the inside.