2019 NFL Mock Draft: Thirteenth Edition

Here is my thirteenth edition of my 2019 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Arizona Cardinals- Kyler Murray, Quarterback, Oklahoma: A month ago, I thought that the Murray to the Cardinals talk was fake news. After Steve Keim came out and said "Josh Rosen is our quarterback...... for now" convinced me that Murray is a near lock to go to Arizona and Josh Rosen is trade bait. Murray has a lot of respect from Kliff Kingsbury and that is the obvious connection that is making the media think this is a distinct possibility.

2. San Francisco 49ers- Nick Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State: This is the dream scenario for the Niners. 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. A trade down is not out of the question, either because the Jets still have other needs to address.

4. Oakland Raiders- Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama: Williams is someone that the Silver And Black will gladly take and Jon Gruden loves players like Williams. He's physical and he can flat out tackle. I see a poor mans Aaron Donald here. It would be a huge win for Gruden and Mike Maycock if Arizona takes Murray and/or if someone trades up to 2 or 3 to take Dwayne Haskins or someone else.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Devin White, Inside Linebacker, LSU: White is someone that is a fast riser among defensive players in the draft. I wouldn't be shocked if Oakland picks him at 4. The Bucs have a need at the linebacker position and White is someone that's a dynamic tackling machine that could be a future Pro-bowler.

6. New York Giants- Dwayne Haskins, Quarterback, Ohio State: The Giants might be setting a smokescreen after all. Rumors are that the Giants love Haskins and there plan is to take him at six if he's available. He's the perfect quarterback to replace Eli Manning long term as he relly has shown a lot of things the Giants would like in a franchise quarterback.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars- Ed Oliver, Defensive Tackle, Houston: Oliver was once projected a top-five pick and his stock has dropped dramatically, so there's a chance he's a steal at this point. The Jaguars need a replacement for Malik Jackson on the defensive line and Oliver could be that if he lives up to the hype.

8. Detroit Lions- Montez Sweat, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Mississippi State: Yes, the team signed Tre Flowers in free agency, but it wouldn't be such a bad idea to double down on pass rush. Sweat is somebody that is very talented, but has some bust potential. His pre-existing heart condition is what could make him slip, but his speed and ability to rush the passer will appeal teams.

9. Buffalo Bills- Jawaan Taylor, Offensive Tackle, Florida: Taylor is someone that has risen fast after a strong combine performance. He is someone that excels in the run game and that would help LeSean McCoy and (Josh Allen for that matter) in the run game. Allen is someone who played behind a bad offensive line a year ago and adding someone like Taylor would help.

10. Denver Broncos- Drew Lock, Quarterback, Missouri: There is some chatter that the Broncos might take or trade up for a quarterback, but I can see John Elway taking a chance here despite despite other speculation that he won't take a quarterback. Joe Flacco is only under contract for one season and Lock can learn from him.

11. Cincinnati Bengals- Devin Bush, Inside Linebacker, Michigan: Bush is someone who's stock is rising of late who has first round talent. The Bengals don't have Vontaze Burfict anymore, so a need emerges at the position and they are a team that can use youth on their defense. There's some speculation that they are looking to find Andy Dalton's replacement, but it could be a smokescreen.

12. Green Bay Packers- Brian Burns, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Florida State: Burns is someone that could go in the top fifteen or slide out of the first round entirely. He's someone that can rush the passer with a ton of speed and the Packers are a team that needs more youth on their pass rush.

13. Miami Dolphins- Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: Miami is a team that could be all in on Tank For Tua after it decided to trade Ryan Tannehill away and sign Ryan Fitzpatrick to a 2-year contract. Williams would be a solid pick here as he's the best lineman in the draft and would be very good opposite Laremy Tunsill on that line.

14. Atlanta Falcons- Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Wilkins is the first of three Clemson defensive lineman to be drafted. The Falcons did franchise tag Gardy Jarrett instead of letting him test the open market, but selecting a defensive lineman here would bolster their depth at that area and Wilkins can start for Dan Quinn immediately if need be.

15. Washington Redskins- Daniel Jones, Quarterback, Duke: With Alex Smith's future uncertain, the Skins take a chance with a young quarterback in Jones. He has drawn comparisons to Eli Manning and also has participated in the Manning Passing Academy. His stock has risen with a good showing in the Senior Bowl and the combine it sure seems like he's a sure fire first round pick.

16. Carolina Panthers- TJ Hockenson, Tight End, Iowa: Hockenson's stock has rose to the point he could go in the top ten. The Panthers landing him here would be a mega steal as he'd come in and produce immediately and eventually replace Greg Oden long term as he's hunted retirement.

17. New York Giants (from Cleveland Browns)- Clelin Ferrell, Defensive End, Clemson: The second of two Clemson players get taken here with Ferrell. The Giants desperately need help on their pass rush arguably as badly as they need their franchise quarterback. Ferrell is someone who will start on day one and will give the team someone who can get to the quarterback and stop the run very well.

18. Minnesota Vikings- Cody Ford, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma: The Vikings are a team that's close to being a contender and they must address their biggest weakness- their offensive line. Ford is someone that is coming off a strong final season in college and would be a welcomed addition to a Vikings offensive line, that needs youth and reinforcements.

19. Tennessee Titans- Greedy Williams, Cornerback, LSU: What a steal this would be for the Titans! Thought out as the best corner at the draft, Tennessee lands someone that can come in and start right away. Malcolm Butler isn't getting any younger, so this pick makes a ton of sense as they would end up with a secondary featuring Williams and Kevin Byard.

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

21. Seattle Seahawks- Dexter Lawrence, Defensive Tackle, Clemson: Here is the third of the three Clemson players that are expected to go in the first round and Lawrence could wind up the best one of the trio. He reminds me of Fletcher Cox and Pete Carroll and the Seahawks would love his presence and he would start for them.

22. Baltimore Ravens- DK Metclaf, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss: Metclaf 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- Andre Dillard, Offensive Tackle, Washington State: No team needs an offensive line improvement in the league more than the Texans. Dillard is someone rising due to a strong combine showing at the combine. He's the best blocking tackle in the draft and that would be a treat for DeShaun Watson, who was sacked a bunch of times last year.

24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)- Josh Jacobs, Running Back, Alabama: The Raiders use their second first rounder for a position of need with Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin not being long term solutions. Jacobs is the best running back in the draft and I can see Maycock and Gruden taking him here.

25. Philadelphia Eagles- Juan Thornhill, Safety, Virginia: The Eagles are a team that doesn't have a ton of needs, so I can see them taking a chance on somebody like Thornhill. He is someone who's stock is rising due to a strong combine and he would provide more secondary depth.

26. Indianapolis Colts- Jerry Tillery, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame: Tillery is someone that would fit very well into the new young core the Colts have forming as they build around Andrew Luck. He's a versatile player that could be a steal for whomever picks him.

27. Oakland Raiders (from Dallas Cowboys)- Rock Ya-Sin, Cornerback, Temple: This is a major reach for the Raiders as they are looking for secondary help Ya-Sin is a fast riser who is very physical and someone Jon Gruden would really like to get his potential out of and play him alongside Gareon Conley.

28. Los Angeles Chargers- Jeffery Simmons, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State: Simmons stock has dropped after he tore his ACL, so the Chargers could get a steal here if he lives up to his potential. He would be a solid fit next to Joey Bosa on that defensive line.

29. Kansas City Chiefs- DeAndre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia: Baker is one of the more underrated corners in draft. The Chiefs need secondary help more than any of the Super Bowl contenders and Baker can come in and start immediately.

30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)- Hakeem Butler, Wide Receiver, Iowa State: Butler is somebody who's stock is rising and I can see the Packers snagging him here. They need someone to replace Randall Cobb and Butler would fit in as their wide receiver depth is pretty thin outside of DeVante Adams.

31. Los Angeles Rams- Garrett Bradbury, Center, North Carolina State: Bradbury is someone who's stock is rising rapidly and is the best center in this draft. The Rams lost John Sullivan in free agency and Bradbury can come in and possibly start right away.

32. New England Patriots- Parris Campbell, Wide Receiver, Ohio State: One of Dwayne Haskins's top targets goes off the board here. Campbell is someone with a lot of speed and he would help Tom Brady and that offense.