NFL Mock Draft 2018: Complete first round after Week 4
42. . Quarterback. USC. Sam Darnold. 2. player
The NFC West is a confusing division right now. One of the teams expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams, is actually one of the best so far. However, the San Francisco 49ers are proving to have few options on offense.
Part of the reason for them struggling so much on offense is the lack of a consistent quarterback. Brian Hoyer is the starter right now with Iowa product C.J. Beathard backing him up. Running back Carlos Hyde is their best offensive player right now.
USC sophomore quarterback Sam Darnold seems as ready for the NFL as any in the country at his position. Getting drafted by the 49ers would allow him to stay in-state which could help him become comfortable quicker.
Darnold has had an up and down season so far. However, USC is without a blemish on their schedule including wins over the Stanford Cardinal and Texas Longhorns. Darnold came in clutch especially in the Texas win.