The dust still is settling after the 2017 NFL draft, but there already are numerous 2018 mock drafts out there. And to the surprise of many, Mississippi State offensive lineman Martinas Rankin is showing up as a potential first-rounder.
FoxSports.com has him going ninth overall. WalterFootball.com has him going 21st overall. CBSSports.com has Rankin as the No. 2 senior offensive tackle for the 2018 draft, just behind Mike McGlinchey of Notre Dame.
Rankin (6 feet 5, 305 pounds) started 10 games last season, but didn’t truly settle in until the second half of the season.