2019 NFL Mock Draft: Eighth Edition

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

1. Arizona Cardinals- Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: I had Nick Bosa penciled in this spot for a majority of my 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- 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 Raiders need a lot of help with edge rushers to replace Khalil Mack, meanwhile Polite is a reach here, it could pay off if he lives up to the potential we saw in college.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Rashan Gary, Defensive End, Michigan: The Buccaneers have a major need at edge rusher with Jason Pierre-Paul aging and Vinny Curry released. Here they take someone with a ton of potential with Gary, who didn't live up to his #1 top 100 prospect billing he was given in high school.

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- Drew Lock, Quarterback, Missouri: I had Kyler Murray here for some of my mock's, but Lock has drawn some looks from Tom Coughlin and the Jags front office. Lock has a very good arm and he had a good finish to his final collegiate season.

8. Detroit Lions- Greedy Williams, Cornerback, LSU: Williams is the best corner in the draft and the Lions could use another athlete in the secondary to go with Darius Slay. A pass rusher is probably the more pressing need if they lose Ziggy Ansah in free agency, but Williams would not be a bad selection either.

9. Buffalo Bills- Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Bills biggest need is to get protection for Josh Allen. Snagging the best offensive linemen in the draft is a huge win for this team going forward and it could help Allen develop into the franchise quarterback they thought they were getting when they traded up a year ago.

10. Denver Broncos- Devin White, Inside Linebacker, LSU: The Broncos should probably try to trade up to select a quarterback or if one falls to them, but I don't see that with the acquisition of Joe Flacco. White was the best linebacker in the country this past season and he would be a fine selection.

11. Cincinnati Bengals- Cody Ford, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: The Bengals are as team that has options with this pick. A need is on the offensive line and Ford is someone that folks think he might have to move to guard in order to succeed, but it's a pick worth making.

12. Green Bay Packers- T.J. Hockenson, Tight End, Iowa: Jimmy Graham isn't the same player he once was in New Orleans so the Packers should snag a fast rising tight end in Hockenson. He's a good blocker and has drawn comparisons to George Kittle of the 49ers.

13. Miami Dolphins- Kyler Murray, Quarterback, Oklahoma: I do think the Dolphins like next years quarterback class better, but they seem ready to move on from Ryan Tannehill. Murray has officially chosen football over baseball and his is a sure fire first round pick and I can see the Dolphins taking a chance.

14. Atlanta Falcons- Ed Oliver, Defensive Tackle, Houston: Oliver was once projected a top-five pick and his stock has dropped dramatically, so there's a chance Oliver is a steal at this point. The Falcons could lose Gardy Jarrett in free agency, so a defensive lineman at this spot makes sense.

15. Washington Redskins- Daniel Jones, Quarterback, Duke: With Alex Smith's future uncertain, the Skins take perhaps their future franchise quarterback in Jones. His stock has risen with a good showing in the Senior Bowl and it sure seems like he's a sure fire first round pick.

16. Carolina Panthers- 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.

17. Cleveland Browns- Deandre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia: The Browns have a very good roster so all they have to do is tinker. Baker is someone that can come in and play with Denzel Ward and form a great secondary.

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

19. Tennessee Titans- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Here's the second of the three Clemson defensive lineman to go off the board. Wilkins on the same front seven as Jurell Casey is a scary proposition.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Byron Murphy, Cornerback, Washington: Murphy falling this far would be a steal for the Steelers. Yes, they absolutely need a wide receiver with the pending departure of Antonio Brown, but this wouldn't be a bad option considering their secondary isn't great either.

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- Kelvin Hamron, Wide Receiver, North Carolina State: The Ravens have more needs in terms of offensive playmakers more than any team that made the playoffs last season. Hamron would be a nice weapon for Lamar Jackson, who needs a downfield threat guy to help his development.

23. Houston Texans- Dalton Risner, Offensive Tackle, Kansas State: Cornerback is another Texans big need, but DeShaun Watson badly needs protection and Risner 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)- DK Metclaf, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Raiders can use some young blood at the skill positions on offense to help Derek Carr out. Metclaf is a sure fire first round talent who could end up the best receiver of this draft class.

25. Philadelphia Eagles- Josh Jacobs, Running Back, Alabama: The Eagles do have a ton of running backs, but none of them that are great. Jacobs has potential to be great and would be a nice backfield option for Carson Wentz.

26. Indianapolis Colts- N'Keal Harry, Wide Receiver, Arizona State: 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 Harry could be that.

27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: The Raiders fix the interior with their final first round pick with Wilkins. This would be a slam dunk steal pick by Jon Gruden and Mike Maycock.

28. Los Angeles Chargers- Dexter Lawrence, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: The third Clemson defensive lineman off the board here is Lawrence and this would be a steal of a pick by the Chargers. Lawrence on the same defensive line as Joey Bosa is very scary.

29. Kansas City Chiefs- Nassir Adderley, Safety, Delaware: The Chiefs can use talent at every position of the defensive side of the ball, especially the secondary. Adderley is a fast riser thanks to a strong Senior Bowl and he'd be a solid choice here.

30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)- Devin Bush, Inside Linebacker, Michigan: Bush is someone who's stock is rising of late who has first round talent. The Packers have a need of youth with the linebacker position with Clay Matthews aging and Bush would be a solid fit.

31. Los Angeles Rams- Jerry Tillery, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame: The Rams have a lot of guys that are headed to free agency in March, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Tillery is someone who is gaining traction as a possible first round pick and with Ndamokung Suh a pending free agent, Tillery would be a fine replacement.

32. New England Patriots- AJ Brown, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: The Patriots would probably better off picking a defensive player here, but knowing Bill Belichick I can see him doing something different. Brown would be another nice weapon for Tom Brady as he is in the twilight of his career.