Thursday, February 14, 2019

2019 NFL Mock Draft: Sixth Edition

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

1. Arizona Cardinals- Nick Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State: Last mock draft, I had Quinnen Williams here, but 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- Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams was an intimidating presence in the middle of the Tide's defensive line the past few seasons. The Jets have a ton of needs so they can build around Sam Darnold and the defensive line is somewhere where they have talent that hasn't panned out yet and putting Williams alongside Leonard Williams would be fun.


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- Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams was the best lineman perhaps in the country this season and did a great job protecting Tua Tagovailoa. The Bucs bigger needs lie on defense but passing up on a possible future All-Pro offensive lineman to protect Jameis Winston would not be great.

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 most 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- 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 Bills need more help on the offensive line rather than the defensive line, but the retirement of Kyle Williams opened up a hole that Oliver can facilitate.

10. Denver Broncos- Kyler Murray, Quarterback, Oklahoma: Yes the Broncos just agreed in principle to trade for Joe Flacco, but that doesn't mean they won't draft a quarterback with this pick. They should take Murray, who is sticking with football for good and let him learn under Flacco just like Lamar Jackson did a year ago.

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- 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 Packers can use some high upside players on their pass rush with Clay Matthews aging although secondary is arguably the more pressing need.

13. Miami Dolphins- Daniel Jones, Quarterback, Duke: I do think the Dolphins like next years quarterback class better, but they seem ready to move on from Ryan Tannehill. Jones is a very fast riser thanks to a strong showing at the Senior Bowl and I can see Miami taking a chance here.

14. Atlanta Falcons- Clelin Ferrell, Defensive End, Clemson: The Falcons have a need at the position if Gardy Jarrett departs in free agency so this pick makes sense. Dabo Sweeney has three talented defensive lineman slated to go in the fist round and Ferrell here is the first off the board.


15. Washington Redskins- Montez Sweat, Defensive End, Mississippi State: Some might have felt that this was a reach, but Sweat's stock has risen recently after a good Senior Bowl that this could wind up a steal. Sweat posted double digit sack seasons two years in a row and he's a solid run defender too.

16. Carolina Panthers- Cody Ford, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: Cam Newton has had trouble staying healthy the last few seasons, so offensive line should be the Panthers priority. Ford is all over the place on peoples mock boards, but here I have him mocked as a mid-first rounder.

17. Cleveland Browns- Yodny Cajuste, Offensive Tackle, West Virginia: Guess what? The Browns actually have a good roster so they don't have any obvious needs! Where they can use some help is offensive line as their tackles aren't good and Cajuste could end up as a good left tackle to help protect Baker Mayfield.

18. Minnesota Vikings- Dalton Risner, Offensive Tackle, Kansas State: 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- Byron Murphy, Cornerback, Washington: Murphy falling this far would be a pretty big steal for the Titans. Yes, they already heave a good secondary with Malcolm Butler and Kevin Bayrd there, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to add another talented young defensive back to that group in Murphy.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers- Deandre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia: The Steelers need a wide receiver due to the impending departure of Antonio Brown, but this time around I have a corner mocked here with Baker. He would bring athleticism and energy to secondary that could use some of that.

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)- 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.

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- 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 Frank Reich on the defense, which needs some more playmakers on the line.

27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- T.J. Hockenson, Tight End, Iowa: Jared Cook is a free agent, so it would make sense for the Raiders to replace him with Hockenson. He is a fast riser and would be a nice piece for Derek Carr in that offense.

28. Los Angeles Chargers- Mack Wilson, Linebacker, Alabama: The Chargers do have a ton of playmakers on defense, but their defense was exposed against the Patriots and need more help defending the run. Wilson would be a good addition to the linebacking corps to strengthen that unit.

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)- 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. Los Angeles Rams- Jaylon Ferguson, Defensive End, Lousiana Tech: Ferguson is someone who is a fast riser due to a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. The Rams have a need at pass rusher with Dante Fowler Jr heading to free agency and they don't have the cap room to resign him so this makes Ferguson a solid pick.

32. New England Patriots- Trayvon Mullen, Cornerback, Clemson: Mullen is a fast riser as of right now and this is a possible need pick depending on Jason McCourty's future with the team. A pass rusher or even a possible Tom Brady successor here is in play as well.

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