2019 NFL Mock Draft: First Edition

Here is the first edition of my 2019 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Arizona Cardinals- Nick Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State: Bosa is the best player in this draft and certainly has a chance to be a multi-time All-Pro player. The Cardinals have needs everywhere on their roster other than a quarterback and getting a possible franchise player to lead your pass rush to go with Chandler Jones is very enticing.

2. San Francisco 49ers- Josh Allen, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Kentucky: Allen was the key kog to a Wildcats defense which rode the team to a phenomenal season. His draft stock has risen dramatically throughout the season and the 49ers are a logical fit because they need an edge rusher.

3. New York Jets- Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams was the best lineman perhaps in the country this season and did a great job protecting Tua Tagovailoa. A young quarterback that needs a good offensive line is Sam Darnold, which makes the Jets a logical fit here.

4. Oakland Raiders- Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams was an intimidating presence in the middle of the Tide's defensive line the past few seasons. The Raiders have needs everywhere on the defensive side of the ball and Williams is a player that Jon Gruden would love.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Rashan Gary, Defensive End, Michigan: The Bucs have a lot of holes to fill on their roster, but they need more help on the defensive end. Gary would slide right along with Jason Pierre-Paul and Gerald McCoy on that defensive front for new coach Bruce Arians.

6. New York Giants- Dwayne Haskins, Quarterback, Ohio State: Eli Manning's days of being a good starting quarterback in the league are over. Haskins handing the ball off to Saquon Barkley and throwing it to Odell Beckham Jr would only jumpstart his career and it would be to watch.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars- Brian Burns, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Florida State: The Jaguars do need a quarterback, but lets assume they sign Joe Flacco or a veteran like many are suggesting. Burns is someone that can slide in as Yannick Ngakoue enters a contract year and he could walk after the 2019 season.

8. Detroit Lions- Greedy Williams, Cornerback, LSU: The Lions have a lot of needs after yet another disappointing season. Williams would slide in to go with Darius Slay and Quandre Diggs to form a nice secondary for Matt Patricia.

9. Buffalo Bills- Greg Little, Offensive Tackle, Ole Miss: The Bills have a lot of holes to fill and arguably their biggest need is offensive line help although they can use a wideout here. Little can certainly help protect Josh Allen.

10. Denver Broncos- Byron Murphy, Cornerback, Washington: Yes, the Broncos need a quarterback for the future, but they also have a need in the secondary as two of their starters will be free agents. Murphy was the best defensive back on the Huskies this past season and he would have an impact in the league.

11. Cincinnati Bengals- Devin White, Linebacker, LSU: White was the best linebacker in the country this past season and he would be a fine selection by a Bengals team that has a need here. He is great off the ball and would make life easier for their secondary.

12. Green Bay Packers- Deionte Thompson, Safety, Alabama: If the Packers want to get back into contention, they must fix their secondary, especially after trading away Ha-Ha Clinton Dix. Thompson is the best safety in the draft and he'd be a great pick here by the Pack.

13. Miami Dolphins- Drew Lock, Quarterback, Missouri: The Dolphins have to know that Ryan Tannehill just is not a franchise quarterback and that it's time to move on. Lock had a strong showing in the second half of the college season and has a very good arm.

14. Atlanta Falcons- Ed Oliver, Defensive Tackle, Houston: Oliver was once projected a top-five pick and his stock has dropped dramatically. The Falcons could wind up with a major steal here potentially if Oliver lives up to his potential.

15. Washington Redskins- DK Metclaf, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Redskins are another team you can argue needs a quarterback regardless of what happens with Alex Smith and how he recovers. They also need a wideout and Metclaf is perhaps the best one in the draft class.

16. Carolina Panthers- Chris Lindstrom, Guard, Boston College: The Panthers never replaced the free agent loss of Andrew Norwell last offseason. Lindstrom would be a good addition to this line to keep Cam Newton upright and to find holes for Christian McCaffrey in the run game.

17. Cleveland Browns- DeAndre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia: For once, the Browns really don't have many needs! The secondary can use another body and Baker to go with Denzel Ward would be something fun to watch.

18. Minnesota Vikings- Cody Ford, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: The Vikings were arguably the leagues most disappointing team this past season and there biggest issue was protecting Kirk Cousins. Ford would at least help the Vikings offensive line and find holes for Dalvin Cook.

19. Tennessee Titans- Dre'Mont Jones, Defensive Tackle, Ohio State: The Titans have a solid pass rush, but some help on the interior would be nice. Jones is one of the better interior lineman in the draft and was overshadowed on the Buckeyes by Nick Bosa while Bosa was playing.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Amani Oruwariye, Cornerback, Penn State: Depending on what happens with Antonio Brown, the Steelers may need a wideout. Meanwhile, right now their bigger need lies in their secondary where Joe Haden is aging and Oruwariye would bring physicality and new blood.

21. Seattle Seahawks- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Snagging a talented interior lineman like Wilkins here would be a monster steal for the Seahawks. He will bring physicality and would start for Pete Carroll immediately.

22. Baltimore Ravens- Riley Ridley, Wide Receiver, Georgia: Lamar Jackson was a big part of the Ravens division title win, but he clearly needs more help around him. An argument could be made a lineman would be a better pick here, but he needs above average talent to throw to and Ridley could help.

23. Houston Texans- Yodny Cajuste, Offensive Tackle, West Virginia: Cornerback is another Texans big need, but DeShaun Watson badly needs protection and Cajuste would help the problem. The Texans have the worst offensive line perhaps in the sport and that should be the teams top priority this offseason.

24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)- Montez Sweat, Defensive End, Mississippi State: The Raiders need a pass rush as they still need to replace Khalil Mack. Sweat should help fix it as Jon Gruden and Mike Maycock address the teams biggest need.

25. Philadelphia Eagles- Jacahi Polite, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Florida: The Eagles have two of their pass rushers entering the free agent market so Polite would be a logical fit here. This could be a potential steal too if he lives upto hype.

26. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- K'Neal Harry, Wide Receiver, Arizona State: Harry is someone who could wind up a steal from this spot. This would be a nice weapon for Derek Carr since a few of his receivers are getting up there in age.

27. Indianapolis Colts- AJ Brown, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Colts suddenly look like a team that has a look of a contender. A defensive player is the wiser choice but Andrew Luck needs another reliable wideout other than TY Hilton and Brown could be that.

28. Los Angeles Chargers- Jeffery Simmons, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State: Upgrading either line with this pick would be a wise move by the Chargers. A talent like Simmons on the same defensive line as Joey Bosa would be frightening.

29. New England Patriots- Jawaan Taylor, Offensive Tackle, Florida: Tom Brady is obviously not young anymore and that's your argument for a quarterback here. Instead, they improve the offensive line by drafting Taylor, who has shown physicality and power.

30. Los Angeles Rams- Clelin Ferrell, Defensive End, Clemson: The Rams biggest need this offseason is a pass rusher and someone that could conceivably go in the top ten dropping to them would make Ferrell the steal of the draft. Aaron Donald manning the interior and Ferrell on the outside is a scary proposition. 

31. Kansas City Chiefs- Mack Wilson, Linebacker, Alabama: The Chiefs have needs at pretty much every defensive position and now one at running back emerges with the Kareem Hunt disaster off their hands. Their defense will hold them back from not winning a Super Bowl, so Wilson is the pick here to solidify the linebacker position.

32. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)- Marquise Brown, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma: The Packers need a downfield receiver to go with DeVonte Adams and Brown would be a wise choice. He'll help Aaron Rodgers although he size may hurt his draft stock.