Round 7! We made it!
1 (215). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ryan Bates, OT, Penn State
2 (216). Kansas City Chiefs: Terez Hall, OLB, Missouri
3 (217). New York Jets: Chidi Okeke, OT, Tennessee State
4 (218). Oakland Raiders: Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota State
5 (219). Pittsburgh Steelers: Anthony Ratlift-Williams, WR, North Carolina
6 (220). Houston Texans: Yosuah Nijman, OT, Virginia Tech
7 (221). Cleveland Browns: Benny Snell Jr, RB, Kentucky
8 (222). Chicago Bears: Blace Brown, CB, Troy
9 (223). Cincinnati Bengals: Amani Bledsoe, DE, Oklahoma
10 (224). Detroit Lions: Albert Huggins, DT, Clemson
11 (225). Buffalo Bills: Darius West, S, Kentucky
12 (226). Green Bay Packers: Alexander Mattison, RB, Boise State
13 (227). Washington Redskins: Brett Rypien, QB, Boise State
The Skins have a dubious history of taking 1st round QBs, and then a QBin the later rounds that out-perform them. Gus Frerotte was better than Heath Shuler. Kirk Cousins was better than RG3. Could the nephew of former Skins Superbowl MVP and 2-time Champion Mark Rypien be the answer when Drew Lock struggles?
14 (228). Buffalo Bills: Dre Greenlaw, OLB, Arkansas
15 (229). Detroit Lions: Chris Slayton, DT, Syracuse
16 (230). Atlanta Falcons: Alex Wesley, WR, Northern Colorado
17 (231). New Orleans Saints: Dakota Allen, ILB, Texas Tech
18 (232). New York Giants: Khalen Saunders, DT, Western Illinois
19 (233). Miami Dolphins: Qadree Ollison, RB, Pittsburgh
20 (234). Miami Dolphins: Derwin Gray, OG, Maryland
21 (235). Oakland Raiders: Dax Raymond, TE, Utah State
22 (236). Jacksonville Jaguars: Jamal Custis, WR, Syracuse
23 (237). Denver Broncos: Saquan Jampton, S, Rutgers
24 (238). Chicago Bears: Zach Gentry, TE, Michigan
25 (239). New England Patriots: Porter Gustin, OLB, USC
26 (240). Indianapolis Colts: Johnnie Dixon, WR, Ohio State
27 (241). Dallas Cowboys: Daylon Mack, DT, Texas A&M
28 (242). Los Angeles Chargers: Antoine Wesley, WR, Texas Tech
29 (243). New England Patriots: Deshaun Davis, ILB, Auburn
30 (244). New Orleans Saints: Jackson Barton, OT, Utah
31 (245). New York Giants: Iman Marshall, CB, USC
32 (246). New England Patriots: Brandon Snyder, S, South Dakota State
33 (247). Minnesota Vikings: Fred Johnson, OG, Florida
34 (248). Arizona Cardinals: Demarkus Lodge, WR, Ole Miss
35 (249). Arizona Cardinals: LJ Scott, RB, Michigan State
36 (250). Minnesota Vikings: Michael Jackson, CB, Miami
37 (251). Los Angeles Rams: Alex Bars, OG, Notre Dame
38 (252). New England Patriots: Trace McSorley, QB/WR, Penn State
The Patriots get a super athletic QB turned WR as a new weapon for Brady? Of course. McSorley could be the new Julian Edelman.
39 (253). Washington Redskins: Mike Bell, S, Fresno State
40 (254). Arizona Cardinals: Emeke Egbule, OLB, Houston
We did it! All 7 Rounds! Thank you so much for following along, for reading, and for caring. It is a labor of love, and I am always thrilled to do it. Now, get your snacks, grab some beer, and get ready for 3 days of the NFL Draft!
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 6
Round 6, which may as well be renamed the Tom Brady round. Yes, the greatest QB of all time was famously picked at #199 overall, showing everyone that sometimes no one knows what they are talking about. Maybe there is a Hall of Famer in this group also.
1 (174). Arizona Cardinals: Shareef Miller, DE, Penn State
2 (175). Pittsburgh Steelers: Wyatt Ray, DE, Boston College
3 (176). San Francisco 49ers: Paul Adams, OT, Missouri
4 (177). New Orleans Saints: Savion Smith, CB, Alabama
5 (178). Jacksonville Jaguars: Greg Gaines, DT, Washington
6 (179). Arizona Cardinals: Chuma Edoga, OG, USC
7 (180). New York Giants: Lukas Denis, S, Boston College
8 (181). Buffalo Bills: Mitch Hyatt, OG/T, Clemson
9 (182). Denver Broncos: Hamp Cheevers, CB, Boston College
10 (183). Cincinnati Bengals: Nyqwan Murray, WR, Florida State
11 (184). Detroit Lions: Jakobi Meyers, WR, NC State
12 (185). Green Bay Packers: Hunter REnfrow, WR, Clemson
13 (186). Atlanta Falcons: Josh Baron, K, San Diego State
14 (187). Carolina Panthers: Renell Wren, DT, Arizona State
15 (188). Tennessee Titans: Blessuan Austin, CB, Rutgers
16 (189). Cleveland Browns: David Sills IV, WR, West Virginia
17 (190). Minnesota Vikings: Jazz Ferguson, WR, Northwestern State
18 (191). Baltimore Ravens: Derrek Thomas, CB, Baylor
19 (192). Pittsburgh Steelers: Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
20 (193). Baltimore Ravens: Karan Higdon, RB, Michigan
21 (194). Green Bay Packers: Olisaemeka Udoh, OT, Elon
22 (195). Houston Texans: Austin Bryant, DE, Clemson
23 (196). New York Jets: Kahale Warring, TE, San Diego State
24 (197). Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Brailford, DE, Oklahoma State
25 (198). Cincinnati Bengals: Jamal Peters, CB, Mississippi State
26 (199). Indianapolis Colts: Kevin Givens, DT, Penn State
27 (200). Los Angeles Chargers: Gardner Minshew, QB, Washington State
Chargers taking a flyer on a smart QB from a pass-heavy system as a potential successor to Phillip Rivers.
28 (201). Kansas City Chiefs: Trysten Hill, DT, UCF
29 (202). New Orleans Saints: Maxx Crosby, DE, Eastern Michigan
30 (203). Los Angeles Rams: Greg Dortch, WR, Wake Forest
31 (204). Detroit Lions: Jonathan Crawford, S, Indiana
32 (205). New England Patriots: Jalin Moore, RB, Appalachian State
33 (206). Washington Redskins: Jaylen Smith, WR, Louisville
34 (207). Pittsburgh Steelers: Byron Cowart, DR, Maryland
35 (208). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Nelson, DE, Iowa
36 (209). Minnesota Vikings: Evan Worthington, S, Colorado
37 (210). Cincinnati Bengals: D'Cota Dixon, S, Wisconsin
38 (211). Cincinnati Bengals: Tyre Brady, WR, Marshall
39 (212). San Francisco 49ers: Andre James, OT, UCLA
40 (213). Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
41 (214). Kansas City Chiefs: Terry Godwin, WR, Georgia
One round to go! Has your favorite sleeper pick gone yet? If not, check out Round 7!
1 (174). Arizona Cardinals: Shareef Miller, DE, Penn State
2 (175). Pittsburgh Steelers: Wyatt Ray, DE, Boston College
3 (176). San Francisco 49ers: Paul Adams, OT, Missouri
4 (177). New Orleans Saints: Savion Smith, CB, Alabama
5 (178). Jacksonville Jaguars: Greg Gaines, DT, Washington
6 (179). Arizona Cardinals: Chuma Edoga, OG, USC
7 (180). New York Giants: Lukas Denis, S, Boston College
8 (181). Buffalo Bills: Mitch Hyatt, OG/T, Clemson
9 (182). Denver Broncos: Hamp Cheevers, CB, Boston College
10 (183). Cincinnati Bengals: Nyqwan Murray, WR, Florida State
11 (184). Detroit Lions: Jakobi Meyers, WR, NC State
12 (185). Green Bay Packers: Hunter REnfrow, WR, Clemson
13 (186). Atlanta Falcons: Josh Baron, K, San Diego State
14 (187). Carolina Panthers: Renell Wren, DT, Arizona State
15 (188). Tennessee Titans: Blessuan Austin, CB, Rutgers
16 (189). Cleveland Browns: David Sills IV, WR, West Virginia
17 (190). Minnesota Vikings: Jazz Ferguson, WR, Northwestern State
18 (191). Baltimore Ravens: Derrek Thomas, CB, Baylor
19 (192). Pittsburgh Steelers: Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington
20 (193). Baltimore Ravens: Karan Higdon, RB, Michigan
21 (194). Green Bay Packers: Olisaemeka Udoh, OT, Elon
22 (195). Houston Texans: Austin Bryant, DE, Clemson
23 (196). New York Jets: Kahale Warring, TE, San Diego State
24 (197). Philadelphia Eagles: Jordan Brailford, DE, Oklahoma State
25 (198). Cincinnati Bengals: Jamal Peters, CB, Mississippi State
26 (199). Indianapolis Colts: Kevin Givens, DT, Penn State
27 (200). Los Angeles Chargers: Gardner Minshew, QB, Washington State
Chargers taking a flyer on a smart QB from a pass-heavy system as a potential successor to Phillip Rivers.
28 (201). Kansas City Chiefs: Trysten Hill, DT, UCF
29 (202). New Orleans Saints: Maxx Crosby, DE, Eastern Michigan
30 (203). Los Angeles Rams: Greg Dortch, WR, Wake Forest
31 (204). Detroit Lions: Jonathan Crawford, S, Indiana
32 (205). New England Patriots: Jalin Moore, RB, Appalachian State
33 (206). Washington Redskins: Jaylen Smith, WR, Louisville
34 (207). Pittsburgh Steelers: Byron Cowart, DR, Maryland
35 (208). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Anthony Nelson, DE, Iowa
36 (209). Minnesota Vikings: Evan Worthington, S, Colorado
37 (210). Cincinnati Bengals: D'Cota Dixon, S, Wisconsin
38 (211). Cincinnati Bengals: Tyre Brady, WR, Marshall
39 (212). San Francisco 49ers: Andre James, OT, UCLA
40 (213). Cincinnati Bengals: Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
41 (214). Kansas City Chiefs: Terry Godwin, WR, Georgia
One round to go! Has your favorite sleeper pick gone yet? If not, check out Round 7!
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5
Round 5. Players drafted in Round 5 since 2000? Richard Sherman. Kam Chancellor. Tyreek Hill. Robert Mathis. Jordan Howard. That is some of the best. There are still fantastic players to be had in Round 5.
1 (139). Arizona Cardinals: Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
2 (140). Oakland Raiders: TJ Edwards, ILB, Wisconsin
3 (141). Pittsburgh Steelers: Isaiah Prince, OT, Ohio State
4 (142). New York Giants: Bobby Okereke, LB, Stanford
5 (143). New York Giants: Elijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
6 (144). Cleveland Browns: Demarcus Christmas, DT, Florida State
7 (145). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Edwards, S, Kentucky
8 (146). Detroit Lions: Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford
9 (147). Buffalo Bills: Felton Davis III, WR, Michigan State
10 (148). Denver Broncos: John Cominsky, DT, Charleston College (WV)
11 (149). Cincinnati Bengals: Alize Mack, TE, Notre Dame
12 (150). Green Bay Packers: Jonathan Ledbetter, DE, Georgia
13 (151). Miami Dolphins: Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
The Dolphins finally take a QB. Thorson could develop, but I imagine he will be the backup for the eventual next QB taken in the 2020 draft.
14 (152). Atlanta Falcons: Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
15 (153). Washington Redskins: Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
16 (154). Carolina Panthers: Rashad Fenton, CB, South Carolina
17 (155). Cleveland Browns: Christian Miller, OLB, Alabama
18 (156). Denver Broncos: Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
19 (157). Tennessee Titans: Nate Herbig, OG, Stanford
20 (158). Buffalo Bills: Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
21 (159). Seattle Seahawks: Khari Willis, S, Michigan State
22 (160). Baltimore Ravens: Lil'Jordan Humphrey, WR, Texas
23 (161). Houston Texans: Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
24 (162). Chicago Bears: Matt Gay, K, Utak
KICKER! I mean, think about all of the games the Bears lost because of hitting uprights. Kicker is the #1 need for the Bears. I just don't think they pull the trigger until Round 5.
25 (163). Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo
26 (164). Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Miller, CB, Washington
27 (165). Dallas Cowboys: Tony Pollard, RB, Memphis
28 (166). Los Angeles Chargers: Ryan Connelly, ILB, Wisconsin
29 (167). Kansas City Chiefs: Ryquell Armstead, RB, Temple
30 (168). New Orleans Saints: Keesean Johnson, WR, Fresno State
31 (169). Los Angeles Rams: Josiah Tauaefa, LB, UT-San Antonio
32 (170). Cleveland Browns: BJ Autry, OG, Jacksonville State
33 (171). New York Giants: Darius Slayton, WR, Auburn
34 (172). Atlanta Falcons: Tyree Jackson, QB, Buffalo
Matt Ryan's current backup is still Matt Schaub. It may be time to bring in a young project instead. He is raw, and his comp is Ryan Mallet, who used to back up Matt Ryan. It seems perfect.
35 (173). Washington Redskins: Drew Sample, TE, Washington
Only 2 more rounds!
1 (139). Arizona Cardinals: Isaac Nauta, TE, Georgia
2 (140). Oakland Raiders: TJ Edwards, ILB, Wisconsin
3 (141). Pittsburgh Steelers: Isaiah Prince, OT, Ohio State
4 (142). New York Giants: Bobby Okereke, LB, Stanford
5 (143). New York Giants: Elijah Holyfield, RB, Georgia
6 (144). Cleveland Browns: Demarcus Christmas, DT, Florida State
7 (145). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Edwards, S, Kentucky
8 (146). Detroit Lions: Kaden Smith, TE, Stanford
9 (147). Buffalo Bills: Felton Davis III, WR, Michigan State
10 (148). Denver Broncos: John Cominsky, DT, Charleston College (WV)
11 (149). Cincinnati Bengals: Alize Mack, TE, Notre Dame
12 (150). Green Bay Packers: Jonathan Ledbetter, DE, Georgia
13 (151). Miami Dolphins: Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
The Dolphins finally take a QB. Thorson could develop, but I imagine he will be the backup for the eventual next QB taken in the 2020 draft.
14 (152). Atlanta Falcons: Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame
15 (153). Washington Redskins: Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston
16 (154). Carolina Panthers: Rashad Fenton, CB, South Carolina
17 (155). Cleveland Browns: Christian Miller, OLB, Alabama
18 (156). Denver Broncos: Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo
19 (157). Tennessee Titans: Nate Herbig, OG, Stanford
20 (158). Buffalo Bills: Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
21 (159). Seattle Seahawks: Khari Willis, S, Michigan State
22 (160). Baltimore Ravens: Lil'Jordan Humphrey, WR, Texas
23 (161). Houston Texans: Foster Moreau, TE, LSU
24 (162). Chicago Bears: Matt Gay, K, Utak
KICKER! I mean, think about all of the games the Bears lost because of hitting uprights. Kicker is the #1 need for the Bears. I just don't think they pull the trigger until Round 5.
25 (163). Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony Johnson, WR, Buffalo
26 (164). Indianapolis Colts: Jordan Miller, CB, Washington
27 (165). Dallas Cowboys: Tony Pollard, RB, Memphis
28 (166). Los Angeles Chargers: Ryan Connelly, ILB, Wisconsin
29 (167). Kansas City Chiefs: Ryquell Armstead, RB, Temple
30 (168). New Orleans Saints: Keesean Johnson, WR, Fresno State
31 (169). Los Angeles Rams: Josiah Tauaefa, LB, UT-San Antonio
32 (170). Cleveland Browns: BJ Autry, OG, Jacksonville State
33 (171). New York Giants: Darius Slayton, WR, Auburn
34 (172). Atlanta Falcons: Tyree Jackson, QB, Buffalo
Matt Ryan's current backup is still Matt Schaub. It may be time to bring in a young project instead. He is raw, and his comp is Ryan Mallet, who used to back up Matt Ryan. It seems perfect.
35 (173). Washington Redskins: Drew Sample, TE, Washington
Only 2 more rounds!
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4
Day 3 of the Draft is where teams look to fill out their rosters and try to find those hidden gems that will turn into Pro Bowlers. Who from the 2019 class will be that special diamond in the rough? We start with Round 4.
1 (103). Arizona Cardinals: Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
2 (104). San Francisco 49ers: Jaquan Johnson, S, Miami
3 (105). New York Jets: Andy Isabella, WR, Massachusettes
4 (106). Oakland Raiders: Penny Hart, WR, Georgia State
5 (107). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
6 (108). New York Giants: Sean Bunting, CB, Central Michigan
7 (109). Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Oliver, TE, San Jose State
8 (110). Cincinnati Bengals: Te'Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame
9 (111). Detroit Lions: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
10 (112). Buffalo Bills: Trayveon Williams, RB, Texas A&M
11 (113). Baltimore Ravens: Carl Granderson, DE, Wyoming
12 (114). Green Bay Packers: Drue Tranquill, ILB, Notre Dame
13 (115). Carolina Panthers: Terrill Hanks, LB, New Mexico State
14 (116). Miami Dolphins: Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
15 (117). Atlanta Falcons: David Long Jr, LB, West Virginia
16 (118). Green Bay Packers: Kendall Sheffield, CB, Ohio State
17 (119). Cleveland Browns: Max Scharping, OT, Northern Illinois
18 (120). Minnesota Vikings: Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
19 (121). Tennessee Titans: Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
20 (122). Pittsburgh Steelers: Marvell Tell III, S, USC
21 (123). Baltimore Ravens: Ross Pierschbacher, OG/C, Alabama
22 (124). Seattle Seahawks: Kris Boyd, CD, Texas
23 (125). Denver Broncos: Cameron Smith, ILB, USC
24 (126). Chicago Bears: D'Andre Walker, OLB, Georgia
25 (127). Philadelphia Eagles: Terry Beckner Jr, DT, Missouri
26 (128). Dallas Cowboys: Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
27 (129). Indianapolis Colts: Ben Banogu, OLB, TCU
28 (130). Los Angeles Chargers: Sheldrick Redwine, S, Miami
BEST NAME IN THE DRAFT!!!
29 (131). Buffalo Bills: Bobby Evans, OT, Oklahoma
30 (132). New York Giants: Justin Hollins, OLB, Oregon
31 (133). Los Angeles Rams: Jalen Jelks, DE, Oregon
32 (134). New England Patriots: Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina
33 (135). Indianapolis Colts: Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
34 (136). Dallas Cowboys: Preston Williams, WR, Colorado State
35 (137). Atlanta Falcons: Dontavius Russell, DT, Auburn
36 (138). Philadelphia Eagles: Chase Hansen, OLB, Utah
We keep moving forward. On to Round 5!
1 (103). Arizona Cardinals: Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
2 (104). San Francisco 49ers: Jaquan Johnson, S, Miami
3 (105). New York Jets: Andy Isabella, WR, Massachusettes
4 (106). Oakland Raiders: Penny Hart, WR, Georgia State
5 (107). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
6 (108). New York Giants: Sean Bunting, CB, Central Michigan
7 (109). Jacksonville Jaguars: Josh Oliver, TE, San Jose State
8 (110). Cincinnati Bengals: Te'Von Coney, ILB, Notre Dame
9 (111). Detroit Lions: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
10 (112). Buffalo Bills: Trayveon Williams, RB, Texas A&M
11 (113). Baltimore Ravens: Carl Granderson, DE, Wyoming
12 (114). Green Bay Packers: Drue Tranquill, ILB, Notre Dame
13 (115). Carolina Panthers: Terrill Hanks, LB, New Mexico State
14 (116). Miami Dolphins: Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
15 (117). Atlanta Falcons: David Long Jr, LB, West Virginia
16 (118). Green Bay Packers: Kendall Sheffield, CB, Ohio State
17 (119). Cleveland Browns: Max Scharping, OT, Northern Illinois
18 (120). Minnesota Vikings: Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
19 (121). Tennessee Titans: Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
20 (122). Pittsburgh Steelers: Marvell Tell III, S, USC
21 (123). Baltimore Ravens: Ross Pierschbacher, OG/C, Alabama
22 (124). Seattle Seahawks: Kris Boyd, CD, Texas
23 (125). Denver Broncos: Cameron Smith, ILB, USC
24 (126). Chicago Bears: D'Andre Walker, OLB, Georgia
25 (127). Philadelphia Eagles: Terry Beckner Jr, DT, Missouri
26 (128). Dallas Cowboys: Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
27 (129). Indianapolis Colts: Ben Banogu, OLB, TCU
28 (130). Los Angeles Chargers: Sheldrick Redwine, S, Miami
BEST NAME IN THE DRAFT!!!
29 (131). Buffalo Bills: Bobby Evans, OT, Oklahoma
30 (132). New York Giants: Justin Hollins, OLB, Oregon
31 (133). Los Angeles Rams: Jalen Jelks, DE, Oregon
32 (134). New England Patriots: Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina
33 (135). Indianapolis Colts: Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
34 (136). Dallas Cowboys: Preston Williams, WR, Colorado State
35 (137). Atlanta Falcons: Dontavius Russell, DT, Auburn
36 (138). Philadelphia Eagles: Chase Hansen, OLB, Utah
We keep moving forward. On to Round 5!
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3
We keep on rolling into Round 3. Some familiar names, some college stars, and some teams finding heirs to their QBs. All of this and more coming once the Cardinals hand in their card.
1 (65). Arizona Cardinals: David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
2 (66). Pittsburgh Steelers: Emmanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
3 (67). San Francisco 49ers: David Long, CB, Michigan
4 (68). New York Jets: Elgton Jenkins, OC, Mississippi
5 (69). Jacksonville Jaguars: Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
6 (70). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
Jameis Winston may not be an NFL starting QB for long. Stidham gives the Bucs another option.
7 (71). Denver Broncos: Ryan Finley, QB, NC State
We don't know what Joe Flacco has left. and Finley may be the most NFL-ready QB.
8 (72). Cincinnati Bengals: Connor McGovern, OG, Penn State
9 (73). New England Patriots: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Gronk is gone, and Arcega-Whiteside immediately becomes the biggest red zone target for Brady.
10 (74). Buffalo Bills: Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
11 (75). Green Bay Packers: Michael Jordan, OG/C, Ohio State
12 (76). Washington Redskins: Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
The Skins WR corp may be the worst in football. Hopefully Ridley can jumpstart it.
13 (77). Carolina Panthers: Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
14 (78). Miami Dolphins: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
15 (79). Atlanta Falcons: Juan Thornhill, CB/S, Virginia
16 (80). Cleveland Browns: Will Harris, S, Boston College
17 (81). Minnesota Vikings: Tommy Sweeney, TE, Boston College
18 (82). Tennessee Titans: Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss
19 (83). Pittsburgh Steelers: Germaine Pratt, OLB, NC State
20 (84). Kansas City Chiefs: Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
21 (85). Baltimore Ravens: Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State
22 (86). Houston Texans: Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
23 (87). Chicago Bears: Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
The Bears finally make a pick! They traded Jordan Howard to the Eagles, so they need an every down back to help Mitchell Trubisky.
24 (88). Detroit Lions: Michael Deiter, OG/C, Wisconsin
25 (89). Indianapolis Colts: Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
26 (90). Dallas Cowboys: Marquise Blair, S, Utah
27 (91). Los Angeles Chargers: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
There is video of Simmons' punching a woman when he was in high school, though by all accounts he has changed as a person, and had no incidents while in college. That wouldn't cause him to fall in the NFL anyway, cause they don't care about that. Instead, this Top 10 talent ends up in Round 3 because he tore his ACL while training in February. He will likely miss the entire 2019 season.
28 (92). Seattle Seahawks: Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
29 (93). New York Jets: Corey Ballentine, CB, Washburn
Washburn? Yes. Washburn.
30 (94). Los Angeles Rams: Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
31 (95). New York Giants: Ben Powers, OG, Oklahoma
32 (96). Washington Redskins: Beau Benzschawel, OG, Wisconsin
33 (97). New England Patriots: Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Potentially the heir to Tom Brady, Grier put up video game numbers at WVU. He can sit behind Brady until the G.O.A.T. decides to hang it up, whenever that will be.
34 (98). Jacksonville Jaguars: Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
35 (99). Los Angeles Rams: Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
36 (100). Carolina Panthers: Jalen Hurd, WR, Baylor
37 (101). New England Patriots: Nate Davis, OG, Charlotte
38 (102). Baltimore Ravens: Tre Lamar, ILB, Clemson
Moving on to the Day 3 rounds next, trying to find those hidden gems that will make the biggest impacts. Stay tuned!
1 (65). Arizona Cardinals: David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
2 (66). Pittsburgh Steelers: Emmanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
3 (67). San Francisco 49ers: David Long, CB, Michigan
4 (68). New York Jets: Elgton Jenkins, OC, Mississippi
5 (69). Jacksonville Jaguars: Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
6 (70). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
Jameis Winston may not be an NFL starting QB for long. Stidham gives the Bucs another option.
7 (71). Denver Broncos: Ryan Finley, QB, NC State
We don't know what Joe Flacco has left. and Finley may be the most NFL-ready QB.
8 (72). Cincinnati Bengals: Connor McGovern, OG, Penn State
9 (73). New England Patriots: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Gronk is gone, and Arcega-Whiteside immediately becomes the biggest red zone target for Brady.
10 (74). Buffalo Bills: Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
11 (75). Green Bay Packers: Michael Jordan, OG/C, Ohio State
12 (76). Washington Redskins: Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
The Skins WR corp may be the worst in football. Hopefully Ridley can jumpstart it.
13 (77). Carolina Panthers: Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
14 (78). Miami Dolphins: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
15 (79). Atlanta Falcons: Juan Thornhill, CB/S, Virginia
16 (80). Cleveland Browns: Will Harris, S, Boston College
17 (81). Minnesota Vikings: Tommy Sweeney, TE, Boston College
18 (82). Tennessee Titans: Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss
19 (83). Pittsburgh Steelers: Germaine Pratt, OLB, NC State
20 (84). Kansas City Chiefs: Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
21 (85). Baltimore Ravens: Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State
22 (86). Houston Texans: Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
23 (87). Chicago Bears: Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
The Bears finally make a pick! They traded Jordan Howard to the Eagles, so they need an every down back to help Mitchell Trubisky.
24 (88). Detroit Lions: Michael Deiter, OG/C, Wisconsin
25 (89). Indianapolis Colts: Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
26 (90). Dallas Cowboys: Marquise Blair, S, Utah
27 (91). Los Angeles Chargers: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
There is video of Simmons' punching a woman when he was in high school, though by all accounts he has changed as a person, and had no incidents while in college. That wouldn't cause him to fall in the NFL anyway, cause they don't care about that. Instead, this Top 10 talent ends up in Round 3 because he tore his ACL while training in February. He will likely miss the entire 2019 season.
28 (92). Seattle Seahawks: Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
29 (93). New York Jets: Corey Ballentine, CB, Washburn
Washburn? Yes. Washburn.
30 (94). Los Angeles Rams: Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
31 (95). New York Giants: Ben Powers, OG, Oklahoma
32 (96). Washington Redskins: Beau Benzschawel, OG, Wisconsin
33 (97). New England Patriots: Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Potentially the heir to Tom Brady, Grier put up video game numbers at WVU. He can sit behind Brady until the G.O.A.T. decides to hang it up, whenever that will be.
34 (98). Jacksonville Jaguars: Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
35 (99). Los Angeles Rams: Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
36 (100). Carolina Panthers: Jalen Hurd, WR, Baylor
37 (101). New England Patriots: Nate Davis, OG, Charlotte
38 (102). Baltimore Ravens: Tre Lamar, ILB, Clemson
Moving on to the Day 3 rounds next, trying to find those hidden gems that will make the biggest impacts. Stay tuned!
2019 NFL Mock Draft- Round 2
Back for more! There are lots of good players still on the board in Round 2. Some teams are picking for the first time all draft. The Cardinals get us started again. Note, from now on, I will only be analyzing players I want to highlight.
1 (33). Arizona Cardinals: N'Keal Harry, WR Arizona State
My personal favorite WR in the draft. He is strong, physical, and super-productive. He also has the quickness and wiggle to return kicks. He is the perfect padawan for Larry Fitzgerald, and a weapon for Kyler Murray going forward.
2 (34). Indianapolis Colts: Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
3 (35). Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
The Raiders could spend a 1st round pick on Jacobs. On my board, he falls into the 2nd round, and steps in as the starter on Day 1.
4 (36). San Francisco 49ers: AJ Brown, WR, Ole Miss
The actual best receiver from Ole Miss, despite DK Metcalf's insane physical attributes.
5 (37). New York Giants: Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
6 (38). Jacksonville Jaguars: Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
7 (39). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
8 (40). Buffalo Bills: Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
9 (41). Denver Broncos: Erik McCoy, OC, Texas A&M
10 (42). Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
I don't really buy that Jones is a 1st round guy, unless a team trades back in. Since we don't project trades, Jones falls down to the Bengals, where he will sit for a year under Andy Dalton, then take over as the starter in 2020.
11 (43). Detroit Lions: Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
12 (44). Green Bay Packers: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
13 (45). Atlanta Falcons: Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
14 (46). Washington Redskins: Oshane Ximines, DE/OLB, Old Dominion
15 (47). Carolina Panthers: LJ Collier, DE, TCU
16 (48). Miami Dolphins: Darnell Savage Jr, S, Maryland
17 (49). Cleveland Browns: Lonnie Johnson, CB, Kentucky
The Browns get their first pick of the draft, after trading their 1st rounder for OBJ. They need some help in the secondary beside Denzel Ward.
18 (50). Minnesota Vikings: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
19 (51). Tennessee Titans: Chase Winovich, OLB, Michigan
Outproduced Rashan Gary in Ann Arbor. Could be a steal.
20 (52). Pittsburgh Steelers: Trayvon Mullens, CB, Clemson
21 (53). Philadelphia Eagles: Dalton Risner, OT/G, Kansas State
22 (54). Houston Texans: Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
23 (55). Houston Texans: David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
24 (56). New England Patriots: Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
25 (57). Philadelphia Eagles: Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
26 (58). Dallas Cowboys: Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami
The Cowboys sent their first pick to Oakland for Amari Cooper, so their 2nd round pick needs to make a difference. Their biggest need, based on suspensions and departures, is defensive line. Willis was second team All-America and All-ACC.
27 (59). Indianapolis Colts: Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
28 (60). Los Angeles Chargers: Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
29 (61). Kansas City Chiefs: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
Help in a secondary that Tom Brady picked apart. Their first pick went to Seattle for Frank Clark.
30 (62). New Orleans Saints: Dru Samia, OG, Oklahoma
The Saints only pick in the first four rounds goes to solidifying that OL and keeping Drew Brees upright. Samia was a four-year starter at Oklahoma, and can fortify the inside of their line.
31 (63). Kansas City Chiefs: Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
32 (64). New England Patriots: Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
Round 3 coming up!
1 (33). Arizona Cardinals: N'Keal Harry, WR Arizona State
My personal favorite WR in the draft. He is strong, physical, and super-productive. He also has the quickness and wiggle to return kicks. He is the perfect padawan for Larry Fitzgerald, and a weapon for Kyler Murray going forward.
2 (34). Indianapolis Colts: Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
3 (35). Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
The Raiders could spend a 1st round pick on Jacobs. On my board, he falls into the 2nd round, and steps in as the starter on Day 1.
4 (36). San Francisco 49ers: AJ Brown, WR, Ole Miss
The actual best receiver from Ole Miss, despite DK Metcalf's insane physical attributes.
5 (37). New York Giants: Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
6 (38). Jacksonville Jaguars: Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
7 (39). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
8 (40). Buffalo Bills: Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
9 (41). Denver Broncos: Erik McCoy, OC, Texas A&M
10 (42). Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
I don't really buy that Jones is a 1st round guy, unless a team trades back in. Since we don't project trades, Jones falls down to the Bengals, where he will sit for a year under Andy Dalton, then take over as the starter in 2020.
11 (43). Detroit Lions: Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
12 (44). Green Bay Packers: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
13 (45). Atlanta Falcons: Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
14 (46). Washington Redskins: Oshane Ximines, DE/OLB, Old Dominion
15 (47). Carolina Panthers: LJ Collier, DE, TCU
16 (48). Miami Dolphins: Darnell Savage Jr, S, Maryland
17 (49). Cleveland Browns: Lonnie Johnson, CB, Kentucky
The Browns get their first pick of the draft, after trading their 1st rounder for OBJ. They need some help in the secondary beside Denzel Ward.
18 (50). Minnesota Vikings: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
19 (51). Tennessee Titans: Chase Winovich, OLB, Michigan
Outproduced Rashan Gary in Ann Arbor. Could be a steal.
20 (52). Pittsburgh Steelers: Trayvon Mullens, CB, Clemson
21 (53). Philadelphia Eagles: Dalton Risner, OT/G, Kansas State
22 (54). Houston Texans: Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
23 (55). Houston Texans: David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
24 (56). New England Patriots: Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
25 (57). Philadelphia Eagles: Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
26 (58). Dallas Cowboys: Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami
The Cowboys sent their first pick to Oakland for Amari Cooper, so their 2nd round pick needs to make a difference. Their biggest need, based on suspensions and departures, is defensive line. Willis was second team All-America and All-ACC.
27 (59). Indianapolis Colts: Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
28 (60). Los Angeles Chargers: Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
29 (61). Kansas City Chiefs: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
Help in a secondary that Tom Brady picked apart. Their first pick went to Seattle for Frank Clark.
30 (62). New Orleans Saints: Dru Samia, OG, Oklahoma
The Saints only pick in the first four rounds goes to solidifying that OL and keeping Drew Brees upright. Samia was a four-year starter at Oklahoma, and can fortify the inside of their line.
31 (63). Kansas City Chiefs: Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
32 (64). New England Patriots: Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
Round 3 coming up!
Monday, April 22, 2019
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1
Hello friends! It's the most wonderful time of the year- NFL Draft Week! As anticipation builds for Thursday night, all the experts seem to know one thing- NO ONE KNOWS ANYTHING! Even the presumptive #1 pick is up in the air. We will see, but I know I have my own opinions on all the pick in the Draft. So, what follows over the next few posts is my full seven round mock draft. I try to draft based on team needs and what I think the teams should do, not necessarily what they will do. Also, I do not project trades, which means this mock will be pretty worthless at about 8:20 PM ET on Thursday. And with that, the Arizona Cardinals are on the clock. And this pick is in. With the first pick of the JFLANland 2019 NFL Mock Draft...
1. Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
I know. They have Josh Rosen. Nick Bosa is there. But I think that the bridge has been burnt with all of the Murray talk, and that Kliff Kingsbury will win out and get his man. Murray is short, but he is super-talented. Look for Rosen to get traded after the pick is made. Of course, we don't project trades, so we won't discuss that here (do it, Skins!).
2. San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Arguably the most talented player in the draft, and a player who has been atop draft boards since the 2018 draft ended. Bosa heads to California to help sure up what is becoming an excellent young defensive front by the Bay.
3. New York Jets: Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
The Jets have been in need of a superior pass rusher for years. Allen could come in and be the best edge rusher on the team immediately. Couple him with Leonard Williams on the line at DE, and CJ Mosley in the middle of the defense, and the Jets could have that formidable D that helped them make the playoffs a decade ago.
4. Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Williams could be the safest and most sure thing in the draft. Alabama D-Linemen produce in the NFL, and Williams looks to join the impact DTs like Jonathan Allen and DeRon Payne. Oakland needs all the help it can get at every position (except QB), and getting a stud DT to anchor they D-line is a great start.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, ILB, LSU
Kwon Alexander left to man the middle of the 49ers defense, so there is a massive hole there for the Bucs. White is a sideline-to-sideline tackling machine, who has a nose for the ball. He is the best player available, and fits a big need.
6. New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Ok. Here we go. Every report over the past week has the Giants not wanting to spend this pick on a QB if they can use the #17 pick on a QB or trade it for Josh Rosen. Everyone says their GM is crazy about pass rushers, and there are still a ton of great ones on the board. But I just don't think the Giants can pass over the #2 QB in the draft falling to them at 6 when they do not have a long-term replacement for Eli Manning. Haskins is the guy here. Damn the rumors.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Yes, TE or WR is important because new QB Nick Foles needs weapons. However, keeping him upright is more important. Cam Robinson and Will Richardson aren't the best tackles in the world. Jawaan Taylor can be an upgrade. Plus, the Florida Gator could be a popular, albeit unsexy, pick for the Jags.
8. Detroit Lions: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
The Lions' best pass rusher, Ziggy Ansah, is still a free agent and may not come back. Sweat can come in and replace him immediately. He was super productive at MSU, first team All-SEC, and wowed everyone at the Combine with his insane workout. I don't think his heart condition will hurt his stock as much as people are saying, since doctors cleared him.
9. Buffalo Bills: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
The Bills could go a few ways. There are some great playmakers on the board. They could shore up their OL. But I think they go with the uber-talented defensive lineman from Houston. Oliver has been hyped since last year as a potential top 5 pick. He is super-athletic, though perhaps a bit undersized for a proper 4-3 DT. Still, his ability and explosiveness could translate to all four positions on the line, and even let him stand up in the middle of the defense if need be.
10. Denver Broncos: TJ Hockenson, TE, Iowa
The Broncos traded for Joe Flacco. Flacco, more than any other QB I can remember, throws to tight ends over WRs and check downs. He needs a good tight end to flourish. Hockenson has size, speed, and skills. He is the perfect weapon for a Flacco-led passing game, and he can block too.
11. Cincinnati Bengals: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
That super-successful Clemson defense will produce a fair amount of picks in this draft. Wilkins may be the best of the bunch, anchoring the defensive line. A first team All-American, first team All-ACC star, he could bring stability to a defense in flux in Cincinnati.
12. Green Bay Packers: DK Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
A shiny new weapon for Aaron Rodgers? Why not. Metcalf is an athletic freak, with a torso that looks like the batsuit and the speed of Flash all in one. His route-running may be questionable, but he is too talented to skip at this point for a team that needs a superstar position player to go with their franchise QB.
13. Miami Dolphins: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
They need a QB. They insist they aren't taking a QB. Sure, why not? So they move to pass rusher instead. Gary could be the best player available, fits a glaring need on the Dolphins D, and has all the traits to be a star though his production at Michigan wasn't always there.
14. Atlanta Falcons: Jonah Williams, G/T, Alabama
The most important thing for the Falcons is being able to keep Matt Ryan upright, and keep the running game moving. Williams has that Alabama pedigree, and can play multiple positions on the line.
15. Washington Redskins: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
So, if the Skins end up trading for Rosen, this pick could easily be best pass rusher or best WR available. As it is, and since we don't project trades, the Skins are still in need of a QB of the future, and Lock has fallen into their lap. I think he can sit most of the season behind Case Keenum/Colt McCoy and get his game up to NFL speed. He has all the physical ability to be a superstar. But can he be consistent? The Skins are banking on it.
16. Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, T/G, Washington State
This draft is deeper at defensive line and edge than it is at potential OTs. Dillard joins a squad that needs improve Cam Newton's protection on his blind side. Dillard could slot in at left tackle, help the run game with Christian McCaffery, and keep Cam healthy.
17. New York Giants: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
OBJ is in Cleveland. The Giants need another playmaker on offense, especially with a new QB on the roster in Haskins. Personally, I don't trust a super-small WR with a lisfranc injury, but folks that know more about football insist he is worth a 1st Round pick. The fit is clear.
18. Minnesota Vikings: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
Back-to-back Sooners. Kirk Cousins' huge contract will only be worth it if he has time to throw the ball. Per Pro Football Focus, Riley Reiff was the only Vikings O-lineman in the top 80 of position rankings. They need a ton of help up front. Ford helped protect Kyler Murray, and is a mauler in the trenches.
19. Tennessee Titans: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
The Titans' #1 need? Defensive tackle. Dexter Lawrence is a classic nose tackle who can be slotted next to Jurrell Casey and Harold Landry. His comp? Haloti Ngata. Who wouldn't want that on their team?
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
Bush could have gone to Cincinnati, but I think he falls to the Steelers. They have yet to truly replace Ryan Shazier after his terrifying on-filed accident. Bush is a big play lineback that can bring that toughness back to the Steel Curtin.
21. Seattle Seahawks: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
The Seahawks are shopping Frank Clark because they can't afford him after Russell Wilson's big contract extension. Ferrell steps in to that vacancy immediately.
22. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Burns, OLB, Florida State
The Ravens managed to lose most of their pass rush to free agency. Brian Burns is being mocked by some into the Top 10. I don't see that, but I think he is a great fit at 22. The Ravens need an explosive pass rusher who could end up being elite.
23. Houston Texans: Garrett Bradbury, OC, NC State
Like other teams, the biggest thing the Texans need to do is keep their QB healthy. DeShaun Watson was sacked a league-high 62 times last season. They could upgrade at every OL position, but Bradbury is the best on the board. Todd McShay says he is the most NFL-ready lineman in the draft, and he can play guard or center.
24. Oakland Raiders: Jachai Polite, DE, Florida
Raiders go with a pass rusher to replace Khalil Mack. Polite's tape is much, much, much better than his workouts, and I think Gruden will do something to surprise everyone. It is the Raiders after all.
25. Philadelphia Eagles: Johnathan Abrams, S, Mississippi State
After the Eagles got Jordan Howard, their top need of an every down RB went away. Instead, they can concentrate on improving their secondary with the best safety available.
26. Indianapolis Colts: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
TY Hilton turns 30 this year, and Andrew Luck needs more weapons to work with. Insert Parris Campbell, who has the ability to play both outside and in the slot.
27. Oakland Raiders: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Another piece on the Vikings D. Greedy Williams is the best cover corner in the draft, even if he isn't the biggest fan of tackling. His value is too good at a position of need to pass up.
28. Los Angeles Chargers: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
If Greedy is CB #1, Murphy is #1A. He plays bigger than his 5-11 frame, and is a total ball hawk. He is a great fit in a division that has to try to stop Patrick Mahomes.
29. Seattle Seahawks: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
This was the Chiefs pick when I first published Round 1. Of course they trade it for Frank Clark. The Seahawks, having addressed their Clark replacement a few picks ago, go for Baker. Baker did not have a good Combine, but his tape shows he could be ranked right alongside Murphy and Williams.
30. Green Bay Packers: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Another weapon for Rodgers! Fant is more like a slot receiver than a true TE, since he isn't the most keen blocker. Still, his size and speed creates an instant mismatch vs corner, safeties, and linebackers.
31. Los Angeles Rams: Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Lindstrom is the most athletic interior lineman in the draft, but he can also play right tackle, where he spent most of his time in his junior season en route to 2nd team all-ACC honors. He can help get the best out of Phillip Rivers as he enters the last phase of his career, still chasing a Super Bowl.
32. New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr, TE, Alabama
Gronk go bye bye, so the Pats have a big hole to fill at tight end. Irv Smith is the best available, and fits that receiver-first mentality that Gronk did. He may not have the size and the strength, but he has good speed and athletic ability to help Tom Brady try to get yet another Super Bowl ring.
There is Round 1! Round 2 will be coming soon, as will Rounds 3-7.
1. Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
I know. They have Josh Rosen. Nick Bosa is there. But I think that the bridge has been burnt with all of the Murray talk, and that Kliff Kingsbury will win out and get his man. Murray is short, but he is super-talented. Look for Rosen to get traded after the pick is made. Of course, we don't project trades, so we won't discuss that here (do it, Skins!).
2. San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Arguably the most talented player in the draft, and a player who has been atop draft boards since the 2018 draft ended. Bosa heads to California to help sure up what is becoming an excellent young defensive front by the Bay.
3. New York Jets: Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
The Jets have been in need of a superior pass rusher for years. Allen could come in and be the best edge rusher on the team immediately. Couple him with Leonard Williams on the line at DE, and CJ Mosley in the middle of the defense, and the Jets could have that formidable D that helped them make the playoffs a decade ago.
4. Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Williams could be the safest and most sure thing in the draft. Alabama D-Linemen produce in the NFL, and Williams looks to join the impact DTs like Jonathan Allen and DeRon Payne. Oakland needs all the help it can get at every position (except QB), and getting a stud DT to anchor they D-line is a great start.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, ILB, LSU
Kwon Alexander left to man the middle of the 49ers defense, so there is a massive hole there for the Bucs. White is a sideline-to-sideline tackling machine, who has a nose for the ball. He is the best player available, and fits a big need.
6. New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Ok. Here we go. Every report over the past week has the Giants not wanting to spend this pick on a QB if they can use the #17 pick on a QB or trade it for Josh Rosen. Everyone says their GM is crazy about pass rushers, and there are still a ton of great ones on the board. But I just don't think the Giants can pass over the #2 QB in the draft falling to them at 6 when they do not have a long-term replacement for Eli Manning. Haskins is the guy here. Damn the rumors.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Yes, TE or WR is important because new QB Nick Foles needs weapons. However, keeping him upright is more important. Cam Robinson and Will Richardson aren't the best tackles in the world. Jawaan Taylor can be an upgrade. Plus, the Florida Gator could be a popular, albeit unsexy, pick for the Jags.
8. Detroit Lions: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
The Lions' best pass rusher, Ziggy Ansah, is still a free agent and may not come back. Sweat can come in and replace him immediately. He was super productive at MSU, first team All-SEC, and wowed everyone at the Combine with his insane workout. I don't think his heart condition will hurt his stock as much as people are saying, since doctors cleared him.
9. Buffalo Bills: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
The Bills could go a few ways. There are some great playmakers on the board. They could shore up their OL. But I think they go with the uber-talented defensive lineman from Houston. Oliver has been hyped since last year as a potential top 5 pick. He is super-athletic, though perhaps a bit undersized for a proper 4-3 DT. Still, his ability and explosiveness could translate to all four positions on the line, and even let him stand up in the middle of the defense if need be.
10. Denver Broncos: TJ Hockenson, TE, Iowa
The Broncos traded for Joe Flacco. Flacco, more than any other QB I can remember, throws to tight ends over WRs and check downs. He needs a good tight end to flourish. Hockenson has size, speed, and skills. He is the perfect weapon for a Flacco-led passing game, and he can block too.
11. Cincinnati Bengals: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
That super-successful Clemson defense will produce a fair amount of picks in this draft. Wilkins may be the best of the bunch, anchoring the defensive line. A first team All-American, first team All-ACC star, he could bring stability to a defense in flux in Cincinnati.
12. Green Bay Packers: DK Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
A shiny new weapon for Aaron Rodgers? Why not. Metcalf is an athletic freak, with a torso that looks like the batsuit and the speed of Flash all in one. His route-running may be questionable, but he is too talented to skip at this point for a team that needs a superstar position player to go with their franchise QB.
13. Miami Dolphins: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
They need a QB. They insist they aren't taking a QB. Sure, why not? So they move to pass rusher instead. Gary could be the best player available, fits a glaring need on the Dolphins D, and has all the traits to be a star though his production at Michigan wasn't always there.
14. Atlanta Falcons: Jonah Williams, G/T, Alabama
The most important thing for the Falcons is being able to keep Matt Ryan upright, and keep the running game moving. Williams has that Alabama pedigree, and can play multiple positions on the line.
15. Washington Redskins: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
So, if the Skins end up trading for Rosen, this pick could easily be best pass rusher or best WR available. As it is, and since we don't project trades, the Skins are still in need of a QB of the future, and Lock has fallen into their lap. I think he can sit most of the season behind Case Keenum/Colt McCoy and get his game up to NFL speed. He has all the physical ability to be a superstar. But can he be consistent? The Skins are banking on it.
16. Carolina Panthers: Andre Dillard, T/G, Washington State
This draft is deeper at defensive line and edge than it is at potential OTs. Dillard joins a squad that needs improve Cam Newton's protection on his blind side. Dillard could slot in at left tackle, help the run game with Christian McCaffery, and keep Cam healthy.
17. New York Giants: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
OBJ is in Cleveland. The Giants need another playmaker on offense, especially with a new QB on the roster in Haskins. Personally, I don't trust a super-small WR with a lisfranc injury, but folks that know more about football insist he is worth a 1st Round pick. The fit is clear.
18. Minnesota Vikings: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
Back-to-back Sooners. Kirk Cousins' huge contract will only be worth it if he has time to throw the ball. Per Pro Football Focus, Riley Reiff was the only Vikings O-lineman in the top 80 of position rankings. They need a ton of help up front. Ford helped protect Kyler Murray, and is a mauler in the trenches.
19. Tennessee Titans: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
The Titans' #1 need? Defensive tackle. Dexter Lawrence is a classic nose tackle who can be slotted next to Jurrell Casey and Harold Landry. His comp? Haloti Ngata. Who wouldn't want that on their team?
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
Bush could have gone to Cincinnati, but I think he falls to the Steelers. They have yet to truly replace Ryan Shazier after his terrifying on-filed accident. Bush is a big play lineback that can bring that toughness back to the Steel Curtin.
21. Seattle Seahawks: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
The Seahawks are shopping Frank Clark because they can't afford him after Russell Wilson's big contract extension. Ferrell steps in to that vacancy immediately.
22. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Burns, OLB, Florida State
The Ravens managed to lose most of their pass rush to free agency. Brian Burns is being mocked by some into the Top 10. I don't see that, but I think he is a great fit at 22. The Ravens need an explosive pass rusher who could end up being elite.
23. Houston Texans: Garrett Bradbury, OC, NC State
Like other teams, the biggest thing the Texans need to do is keep their QB healthy. DeShaun Watson was sacked a league-high 62 times last season. They could upgrade at every OL position, but Bradbury is the best on the board. Todd McShay says he is the most NFL-ready lineman in the draft, and he can play guard or center.
24. Oakland Raiders: Jachai Polite, DE, Florida
Raiders go with a pass rusher to replace Khalil Mack. Polite's tape is much, much, much better than his workouts, and I think Gruden will do something to surprise everyone. It is the Raiders after all.
25. Philadelphia Eagles: Johnathan Abrams, S, Mississippi State
After the Eagles got Jordan Howard, their top need of an every down RB went away. Instead, they can concentrate on improving their secondary with the best safety available.
26. Indianapolis Colts: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
TY Hilton turns 30 this year, and Andrew Luck needs more weapons to work with. Insert Parris Campbell, who has the ability to play both outside and in the slot.
27. Oakland Raiders: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Another piece on the Vikings D. Greedy Williams is the best cover corner in the draft, even if he isn't the biggest fan of tackling. His value is too good at a position of need to pass up.
28. Los Angeles Chargers: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
If Greedy is CB #1, Murphy is #1A. He plays bigger than his 5-11 frame, and is a total ball hawk. He is a great fit in a division that has to try to stop Patrick Mahomes.
29. Seattle Seahawks: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
This was the Chiefs pick when I first published Round 1. Of course they trade it for Frank Clark. The Seahawks, having addressed their Clark replacement a few picks ago, go for Baker. Baker did not have a good Combine, but his tape shows he could be ranked right alongside Murphy and Williams.
30. Green Bay Packers: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Another weapon for Rodgers! Fant is more like a slot receiver than a true TE, since he isn't the most keen blocker. Still, his size and speed creates an instant mismatch vs corner, safeties, and linebackers.
31. Los Angeles Rams: Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Lindstrom is the most athletic interior lineman in the draft, but he can also play right tackle, where he spent most of his time in his junior season en route to 2nd team all-ACC honors. He can help get the best out of Phillip Rivers as he enters the last phase of his career, still chasing a Super Bowl.
32. New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr, TE, Alabama
Gronk go bye bye, so the Pats have a big hole to fill at tight end. Irv Smith is the best available, and fits that receiver-first mentality that Gronk did. He may not have the size and the strength, but he has good speed and athletic ability to help Tom Brady try to get yet another Super Bowl ring.
There is Round 1! Round 2 will be coming soon, as will Rounds 3-7.
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