2018 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: LA Clippers trade up, Bulls get a steal at No. 7

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 09: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates in the 81-63 win over the Auburn Tigers during the quarterfinals round of the 2018 SEC Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 9, 2018 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – DECEMBER 21: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Gabe Levin #0 of the Long Beach State 49ers at Breslin Center on December 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

3. Atlanta Hawks – Jaren Jackson Jr., C, Michigan State

Don’t be surprised if the Atlanta Hawks take a hard look at Trae Young at No. 3, but in the end I believe they’re going to take the big that has been rising up NBA Draft boards at a fast rate. The Hawks don’t necessarily need another big, but at this point in their rebuild they should be taking the best player available.

That just happens to be Jaren Jackson at this point, who has one of the highest ceilings in the draft pool.

With a number of team reportedly eyeing the possibility of drafting Jackson, don’t be surprised if the Hawks end up trading this pick or at least shopping in over the next couple of days.