Tuesday, January 15, 2019

2019 NFL Mock Draft: Second Draft

Here is the second 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- Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams was an intimidating presence in the middle of the Tide's defensive line the past few seasons. The Niners have some talent on their defensive line with DeForest Buckner and Solomon Thomas and adding Williams to those guys would only make that unit stronger.

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- 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 Raiders are a logical fit because they need an edge rusher and they've haven't replaced Khalil Mack's production yet.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Brian Burns, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Florida State: Burns is someone who's draft stock has risen throughout the season due to his speed and good frame. Jason-Pierre Paul is someone who is nearing the end of his prime and Burns would be a good long term solution as a pass rusher.

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- 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- Ed Oliver, Defensive Tackle, Houston: Oliver was once projected a top-five pick and his stock has dropped dramatically. The Bills need to replace the newly retired Kyle Williams and this could wind up with a major steal here potentially if Oliver lives up to his capability.

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- Dalton Risner, Offensive Tackle, Kansas State: Risner had a phenomenal college career and there's a good chance he's a Day One draft pick. The Bengals offensive line isn't awful but Risner would be an upgrade over 2015 first round bust Cedric Ogbuehi.

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- Clelin Ferrell, Defensive End, Clemson: There are reports out there that the Dolphins are eyeing next years quarterback with studs like Tua Tagovailoa and Jake Fromm declare. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have needs at other positions and Ferrell is someone that can start right away in the league and would pair nice with Cameron Wake.

14. Atlanta Falcons- Dexter Lawrence, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Dabo Sweeney has three great defensive lineman who project to go in the first round. Lawrence may have been suspended for the College Football Playoff but he is arguably the most talented player of the trio and would be a nice addition to the Falcons defensive line.

15. Washington Redskins- Drew Lock, Quarterback, Missouri: With Alex Smith's future uncertain, the Skins 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.

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

19. Tennessee Titans- DK Metclaf, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: Metclaf is perhaps the best receiver in the draft class and the Titans make a good match because they are a team desperate for play makers. Corey Davis hasn't really lived up to top ten pick status and Metclaf would immediately become their top option.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Devin White, Linebacker, LSU: White was the best linebacker in the country this past season and he would be a fine selection by a Steelers team that has a need here since they never really replaced Ryan Shazier. He is great off the ball and would make life easier for their secondary.

21. Seattle Seahawks- 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 Seahawks need some young blood in their pass rush after Michael Bennett departed and Polite would be a good choice.

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- Cody Ford, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: Cornerback is another Texans big need, but DeShaun Watson badly needs protection and Ford 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)- Rashan Gary, Defensive End, Michigan: The Raiders continue 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 be a steal because he has a lot of potential.

25. Philadelphia Eagles- Kelvin Hamron, Wide Receiver, North Carolina State: The Eagles have a very good roster despite injuries that derailed them throughout the season. Whether it's Carson Wentz or Nick Foles next season, they do need another wide out and Harmon is someone who would be a good alongside Alshon Jeffery.

26. Indianapolis Colts- Marquise Brown, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma: 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.

27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- AJ Brown, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Raiders now shift their focus to offense where they do need some young blood at skill positions. Brown was overshadowed by DK Metclaf in college and Brown would be a nice piece for Derek Carr in that offense going forward.

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 and Melvin Ingram would be frightening.

29. New England Patriots- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: The Pats arguably should explore trading up for Tom Brady's successor or take an offensive lineman here, but passing up on a defensive talent in Wilkins won't be easy. The Pats need help on the defensive line and Wilkins can come in and start immediately for Bill Belichick.

30. Los Angeles Rams- Montez Sweat, Defensive End, Mississippi State: The Rams are a team that needs young blood on the edges and Sweat would be a fine choice. He had 12.5 of sacks this past year, but he isn't as athletic as guys like Nick Bosa or Josh Allen which shouldn't shy off any team, especially the Rams.

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)- 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.

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