Here is the fourth edition of my 2019 NFL Mock Draft.
1. Arizona Cardinals- Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: I had Nick Bosa penciled in this spot the first three mock drafts, but the more I think about it, the more Williams makes sense. The Cardinals already have Chandler Jones as an edge rusher and have a bigger need in the interior which makes Williams a great fit.
2. San Francisco 49ers- Nick Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State: Getting the best player in the draft is always a win for whomever drafts the player. Bosa would be an upgrade over any of the pass rushers currently on the Niners roster and he would have an immediate impact like Myles Garrett did a few years back with the Browns.
3. New York Jets- Josh Allen, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Kentucky: Allen is the one player that was a huge riser from the summer until now. The Jets have a need for immediate impact talent (and versatility) on the defensive side of the ball and Allen would be a great fit.
4. Oakland Raiders- Rashan Gary, Defensive End, Michigan: The Raiders begin to build their pass rush by selecting Gary, who didn't really live up to his number one overall prospect ranking he was given in high school. If Gary produces in the pros, this will turn out to be a great selection as they would finally replace Khalil Mack.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Ed Oliver, Defensive Tackle, Houston: Oliver was once projected a consensus top-five pick before the season and then his stock has dropped dramatically due to injuries and not playing upto expectations. Oliver is versatile and he could replace Gerald McCoy on the defense long term.
6. New York Giants- Dwayne Haskins, Quarterback, Ohio State: Eli Manning's days of being a good starting quarterback in the league are over and his future is uncertain at this point. Haskins handing the ball off to Saquon Barkley and throwing it to Odell Beckham Jr would only jumpstart his career and it would be fun to watch.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars- Kyler Murray, Quarterback, Oklahoma: The Blake Bortles experiment in Jacksonville should be over as Tom Coughlin is regretting paying him last offseason. Murray recently declared to the NFL Draft instead of going to baseball and despite his height, he just won the Heisman Trophy and look at how his predecessor Baker Mayfield succeeded as a rookie in the league.
8. Detroit Lions- Montez Sweat, Defensive End, Mississippi State: Some might feel that this is a reach, but Sweat's stock has risen recently after a good Senior Bowl. Sweat posted double digit sack seasons two years in a row and he's a solid run defender too. The Lions also need to possibly replace Ziggy Ansah which makes this pick an important one.
9. Buffalo Bills- Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams falling this far would be a massive steal for a team that needs help on the offensive line. He is the best lineman in the draft and he'll be Josh Allen's left tackle for years to come.
10. Denver Broncos- Drew Lock, Quarterback, Missouri: With Case Keenum future uncertain belong 2019, the Broncos take perhaps their future franchise quarterback in Lock. His stock has risen with a strong finish to his season and has a very strong arm.
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. Vontaze Burfict is injury prone now a days and Preston Brown is a free agent, so White would provide some energy to an aging Bengals defense.
12. Green Bay Packers- Jeffery Simmons, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State: The Packers need more help on the defensive side of the ball and an area they have to address is the interior line. Muhammad Wilkerson could walk as a free agent and Simmons would be a fine replacement.
13. Miami Dolphins- Greedy Williams, Cornerback, LSU: A player of Williams's caliber should not drop this far as the Dolphins snag him in mid-first round. He would join Minkah Fitzpatrick as another building block in that secondary.
14. Atlanta Falcons- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Dabo Sweeney has three great defensive lineman who project to go in the first round. Wilkins could be an immediate starter for Dan Quinn and he could replace free agent Gardy Jarrett on the defensive line.
15. Washington Redskins- Jacahi Polite, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Florida: Polite is someone coming off a breakthrough year in college and his draft stock rose in light of it. The Redskins can use some high upside players on their pass rush although a quarterback is the more pressing need.
16. Carolina Panthers- Andre Dillard, Offensive Tackle, Washington State: Dillard is one of the biggest risers thanks to a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. The Panthers need to shore up Cam Newton's blind slide and Dillard would be a fine selection.
17. Cleveland Browns- DK Metclaf, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Browns suddenly look like a team that is clearly on the come. An offensive lineman is the wiser choice but Baker Mayfield can use another reliable wideout other than Jarvis Landry and Metclaf could be that.
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- Marquise Brown, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma: The Titans are a team that needs playmakers on offense, in particular a receiver. Brown would be a nice piece for the offense and gives Marcus Mariota a nice weapon to throw to.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Byron Murphy, Cornerback, Washington: Murphy falling this far would be a pretty big steal for the Steelers. Yes, a receiver is probably a bigger need with Antonio Brown likely to be traded or released, but they do need more secondary depth and Murphy would be a good fit.
21. Seattle Seahawks- Dionte Thompson, Safety, Alabama: Thompson would be a steal dropping this far. "Legion of Boom" is gone in The Emerald City and drafting the best safety in the draft would be great for Pete Carroll's young secondary.
22. Baltimore Ravens- 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 Lamar Jackson, who needs a downfield threat guy to help his development.
23. Houston Texans- Jawaan Taylor, Offensive Tackle, Florida: Cornerback is another Texans big need, but DeShaun Watson badly needs protection and Taylor 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)- Deandre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia: The Raiders have a ton of young players and none of them have panned out yet. Baker is one of the best 3 corners in the draft which makes this a fine selection by Jon Gruden and Mike Maycock.
25. Philadelphia Eagles- Dexter Lawrence, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Three Clemson players are expected to go in the first round and Lawrence could wind up the best one of the trio. He reminds me of current Eagle Fletcher Cox and the thought of those two on the interior together is scary.
26. Indianapolis Colts- Jerry Tillery, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame: The Colts found two foundational pieces in last years draft. Tillery is someone that is steady and versatile and would make their defensive line stronger.
27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- Josh Jacobs, Running Back, Alabama: The Raiders offensive play makers are aging and Jacobs would be a solid fit. He draws comparisons to Alvin Kamara and he would be an upgrade over Doug Martin and Marhsawn Lynch.
28. Los Angeles Chargers- Greg Little, Offensive Tackle, Ole Miss: Phillip Rivers has shown zero signs of decline of late and some protection on the offensive line would be smart with some of that unit aging. A defensive player would have been a wise choice, but so would Little.
29. Kansas City Chiefs- Trayvon Mullen, Cornerback, Clemson: Mullen is a fast riser as of right now and addresses arguably the Chiefs biggest need. The Chiefs secondary was exposed against the Pats and Mullen would be an upgrade.
30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)- Noah Fant, Tight End, Iowa: Jimmy Graham isn't the same player he once was in New Orleans so the Packers should snag the best tight end in this draft class in Fant. He is very athletic and he can have a similar impact as Dallas Goedert did as a rookie with the Eagles this season.
31. New England Patriots- Clelin Ferrell, Defensive End, Clemson: The Patriots pass on a quarterback for a day one starter who would prove to be a massive steal in this spot. Ferrell is a pass rusher passing up on a quarterback for.
32. Los Angeles Rams- Nasir Adderley, Safety, Delaware: Adderley is a fast riser thanks to a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. The Rams may have a need at safety if LaMarcus Joyner departs in free agency and Adderley could be worth a shot here.
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