Andre Dillard

Jordan Katz 2019 NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Final

Posted on April 25, 2019

The culmination of the Draft Process is finally upon us.. THE NFL DRAFT IS HERE! With this being my final personal mock draft for 2019, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading my draft coverage and interacting with me throughout the draft season. It means a lot to me that you all enjoy my draft coverage and continue to read it each and every year.

At this point, y’all know how this works by now. This mock draft is strictly what I would do if I was in charge of all 32 teams. If you’re looking for my prediction mock draft, aka how I think the draft will actually, play out, you can find that here (https://draftstock.net/2019/04/18/jordan-katz-2019-nfl-prediction-mock-draft-3-0-final/). All trades made in this mock are denoted with an asterisk next to the team name. The only difference from my other personal mocks is that there is a little less analysis in this one. By now, you all know the players I like and do not like. You all know who I think possesses NFL traits and who does not. So while this mock definitely has in depth analysis, it’s not as in depth as my other personal mock draft.

Thank you all once again for your support throughout the year. #MockLyfe rolls into town one final time. Let’s get to it.

ROUND ONE

1) Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State- Bosa is still my number one overall player, and he’s still a position of need for the Cardinals. Terrell Suggs is a one year fix at best. Truth be told, he’s a rotational rusher at this stage in his career. Bosa can make an impact and take this defense to the next level.

….and no, this still should not be Kyler Murray.

2) San Francisco 49ers: Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State- Yet another change from my most recent personal mock draft. Truth be told, this is where I should have been all along. Burns is an elite pass rusher off the edge. His dip and bend ability is second to none in this draft, and that includes Mr. Bosa. The Niners move Arik Armstead inside to play Burns off the edge.

3) *Oakland Raiders via New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama- The obvious question here is why would the Jets not just select Quinnen Williams? The answer is simple. The Jets desperately need more assets in this draft. One player alone does not make this a 10-6 roster, but assets and depth might.

Oakland has four picks in the first 35 selections, which means they can get creative and move up a spot to land a game changer, even if they pay a little extra.

4) *New York Jets via Oakland Raiders: Jonah Williams, OT/OG/Ten Year All Pro Wherever You Want To Play Him, Alabama- Williams should still be a tackle in the NFL because his footwork and technique are elite. Despite sometimes being thrown by a first punch, Williams, is agile enough to handle it, stay on balance and redirect an oncoming rusher. He does this time and time again on tape. That is the making of an elite left tackle in the NFL.

5) *Washington Redskins via Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma- If there’s a team that should trade into the top ten for Murray in this draft, it’s Washington. Assuming it works and Murray is the dynamic playmaker we saw at Oklahoma, Washington will get exponentially better over the next two years and solve their need for a franchise QB.

On the other hand, should it flop and not work out, Washington will be in a very good position in two years to take Trevor Lawrence. Their competition is the Giants, who seem committed to a quarterback this year, the Dolphins, who seem like they will be bad enough for the top pick next year, and the Raiders, who will either stick with Derek Carr or take a QB in this draft.

6) New York Giants: Montez Sweat, EDGE Mississippi State- Since I am running all 32 teams in this mock, guess what I refuse to do Giants fans? SELECT A QUARTERBACK WHEN THE ROSTER HAS SO MANY HOLES! Sweat is a dynamic pass rusher, possessing the ability to win with power and technique. He showed the ability to dip and bend at the combine as well. If a team teaches him how to become a multifaceted pass rusher (Sweat doesn’t run the arch a lot on tape), Sweat could be an All-Pro in the future.

7) Jacksonville Jaguars: DK Metcalf, WR Ole Miss- I know the Jaguars need to fix the right side of their offensive line, but I’m higher on DK Metcalf than I am the remaining offensive linemen. And because the Jaguars also need playmakers in order for Nick Foles to truly open up the offense and make it multidimensional, “Superman,” lands in Jacksonville.

8) Detroit Lions: Rashan Gary, DL Michigan- If you remember from the “Fans Only Mock Draft,” I gave the Lions Gary because of his versatility. Gary can rush from a five tech, using his power to collapse the pocket. I think he can also slide inside and use his quickness to beat interior offensive lineman. Head Coach Matt Patricia comes from New England, where versatility is king. That’s why this pick is the perfect fit.

9) Buffalo Bills: Jawaan Taylor, OT Florida- The Bills signed an entire new offense this offseason. The only problem is, they really didn’t make a move that should lead to significant contribution besides Mitch Morse. Taylor can start at right tackle from day one, and he will bring toughness and intensity to the Bills front line. Even though this is a reach on my personal board, the fit, coupled with no one wanting to trade up, makes too much sense.

10) Denver Broncos: Chris Lindstrom, OG Boston College- Hey Broncos fans, guess what position I’m also not going to give you in round one? A QUARTERBACK! Just be smart, take the best player on your board at a position of need, and move on. For me, that’s Lindstrom, who is as complete a prospect along the interior since Zack Martin (and Martin is technically cheating cause he was a tackle at Notre Dame).

11) Cincinnati Bengals: Devin White, ILB LSU- The Bengals linebacking core is a mess right now. White would not only provide stability to the group, but he would also be the only true three down linebacker they would have. Easy selection here.

12) Green Bay Packers: Ed Oliver, DL Houston- Oliver falls right into the Packers lap, which is exactly the scenario the Packers could wind up with on draft day. Oliver is an ideal three technique at the next level, but a 3-4 scheme would allow him to use his quickness and power at multiple spots along the defensive line like JJ Watt or Aaron Donald do. I’m not saying Oliver is as good as those players, but his game is molded after Donald, which makes his ideal fit the exact same as those players.

13) Miami Dolphins: Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi State- Full disclosure, Miami tried to trade out here but was unsuccessful. Simmons is unlikely to play a lot this year, but that’s not a huge concern to the Dolphins because they aren’t looking to win in 2019. This makes them the perfect team to select the dynamic interior pass rusher who to tore his ACL back in February.

14) Atlanta Falcons: Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson- Atlanta has a decision to make this upcoming offseason. Do they pay Vic Beasley or do they pay Grady Jarrett? Jarrett looks like the much better player at the moment, but Beasley still has the upside to return to the dominant pass rusher he once was.

Regardless of their decision, the smart play would be selecting Wilkins and figuring it out later. If Jarrett stays, the Falcons have a terrific interior pass rush. If Jarrett walks, the Falcons have his replacement.

15) *Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Washington Redskins: Anthony Nelson, EDGE Iowa- Call me crazy, but Carl Nassib and an aging Jason Pierre-Paul do not seem like the answer to generating a dominant pass rush.

Nelson is a technically sound player, showing good discipline in his gap assignments, and the power to collapse the pocket on passing downs. Nelson shows solid ability to run the arch as well. At 6’7, Nelson has the game and athleticism to be a quality edge player at the next level.

16) *New England Patriots via Carolina Panthers: Noah Fant, TE Iowa- The Patriots have the ammo to move all around this draft for players they covet. After the retirement of Rob Gronkowski, you best believe that Bill Belichick is looking to come up this draft board for one of the Iowa tight ends.

Carolina is unlikely to trade out of 16, but based on the way the board fell and the needs they have in this draft, it makes a lot of sense for them to do so in this particular mock. Plus, I’m running the show here, so if you ain’t down with that, I’ve got two words for ya.

17) New York Giants via Cleveland Browns: Byron Murphy, CB Washington- The Giants continue to rebuild their defense with this selection. Murphy is elite in off coverage, his footwork is outstanding and his ability to mirror receivers is very impressive. There’s not many defensive backs in this draft class with big time upside, but Murphy is one of them.

18) Minnesota Vikings: Erik McCoy, C/OG Texas A&M- The difference between other mocks and my board for this selection is that McCoy, not Garrett Bradbury, is my top center this year. Both players are very close on my board, and both players are very similar. McCoy, like Bradbury, does an excellent job of finishing blocks in the run game, and both possess quality footwork. I like McCoy’s ability in pass protection slightly better than Bradbury, which is why he’s my top Center.

Despite having Pat Elflein, the Vikings take McCoy because he can slide over to guard and succeed. Just like Bradbury, both players are athletic enough to become pulling guards at the next level.

19) Tennessee Titans: N’Keal Harry, WR Arizona State- N’Keal Harry is a perfect fit for Tennessee. He’s explosive with the ball in his hands, he runs clean routes from the slot, and he wins one-on-ones along the sideline with his size and the ability to high point the football. Whether it’s Harry, a tight end like TJ Hockenson, or a different pass catcher all together, Tennessee needs a weapon early in this draft.

20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, ILB Michigan- Pittsburgh needs a signal caller in the middle of their defense, as well as a three down linebacker. Bush is a big time athlete, he shoots gaps, and he flips his hips effortlessly. If the Steelers can find a way to land him, it’s a massive win.

21) Seattle Seahawks: TJ Hockenson, TE Iowa- Hockenson is an elite player in this draft. He’s a phenomenal blocker, a red zone threat, and he wins down the field with size. Russell Wilson operates better when he has a tight end as an option, and there is no better option for the Seattle Seahawks offense in this draft than TJ Hockenson.

22) Baltimore Ravens: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, WR Oklahoma- I still love this fit for the Ravens. Hollywood Brown is a playmaker down the field, and he’s a playmaker with the ball in his hands. What makes him an ideal pick for the Ravens is that Brown is a sneaky good route runner. “Desean Jackson 2.0,” becomes Lamar Jackson’s newest offensive weapon.

23) Houston Texans: Andre Dillard, OT Washington State- Insert offensive lineman here remains the selection for the Texans. Dillard steps in from day one and protects Deshaun Watson’s blindside.

24) Oakland Raiders via Chicago Bears: Rock Ya-Sin, CB Temple- The Raiders secondary was very inconsistent in 2018. One of these two backend first round selections should be used on addressing that issue. Ya-Sin mirrors receivers well and has the ability to excel in multiple coverage schemes at the next level. While he may not go round one during the actual draft, I think he is well deserving of a first round selection.

25) Philadelphia Eagles: Deionte Thompson, FS Alabama- This is a bit of a reach, but as I mentioned in my prediction mock draft, safety appears to be the Eagles biggest need. Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod are taking up a fair amount of cap room for a team that will need to pay Carson Wentz soon.

Thompson is my top safety this year because of his ball skills and range from the single high position. He does need to improve on his angles to the football, but every one of the safeties in this class has flaws.

Editor’s Note: I know many have Johnathan Abram or Chauncey Gardner-Johnson as their top safety. While I don’t agree, I can’t really argue if you have one of about six different safeties as your top guy.

26) Indianapolis Colts: AJ Brown, WR Ole Miss- The Colts primary need has shifted with the acquisition of Justin Houston. I think defensive line is still in play in round two, but a receiver will be one of the first two selections.

Brown is a perfect scheme fit for the Colts, as I have said on a number of occasions. I think Andrew Luck would look his way a lot on third downs.

27) Oakland Raiders via Dallas Cowboys: Josh Jacobs, RB Alabama-Jacobs isa smart runner between the tackles, he contributes in the pass game and he makes defenders miss in open space. The late retirement of Marshawn Lynch has the Raiders in desperate need of a running back, so they take Jacobs a little higher than he should go.

28) Los Angeles Chargers: Greedy Williams, CB LSU- Just like the prediction mock draft, Greedy Williams goes to the Chargers at 28. I still like the idea of them selecting a player along the defensive front at some point, but a boundary corner is definitely the more pressing need.

Now it is true that Williams remains the most polarizing player in the draft. However, I’m trusting my analysis of his tape on this one. He showed terrific ability to mirror and trail in cover one and cover three, and strong ball skills. If he cleans up his backpedal (pretty much his footwork in general), Williams can be one of the better players in this draft.

29) Seattle Seahawks via Kansas City Chiefs: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Clemson- I’m standing by Ferrell despite his rough showing this past month. He’s a power rusher with a good sense of gap assignments and he’s able to gain leverage against opposing tackles on a consistent basis.. Ferrell may never be a double digit sack player, but I think he can be a quality pro for a long time.

30) Green Bay Packers via New Orleans Saints: Irv Smith Jr., TE Alabama- While one could argue this is a reach because the tight end class is incredibly strong top to bottom, the big three of Smith, Noah Fant and TJ Hockenson are all worthy of round one selections. All three are very good blockers, each one of them runs terrific routes for the tight end position, and they all have good hands. That’s why even though the class is talented, Irv Smith is the pick here for Green Bay.

31) *Denver Broncos via Los Angeles Rams: Dwayne Haskins, QB Ohio State- Even though I’m not as high on Haskins as many seem to be, I still think he’s one of two quarterbacks worthy of a first round selection. He has a great knowledge of the game and explosive arm talent. Assuming he refines his technique, and sits for a year (I cannot overstate how important that is for Haskins), I think he possesses enough value for a QB needy team to trade back into round one and get the fifth year option on him.

32) *Carolina Panthers via New England Patriots: Josh Allen, EDGE Kentucky- Assuming the Panthers are true to their word and wish to give more 3-4 looks in 2019, Allen would be a great selection. His dip and bend ability has been well documented, but he can also drop into coverage and react out of a zone defense. The versatility he provides would mesh nicely with Ron Rivera’s schemes.

Editor’s Note: Obviously Allen is not falling to this spot. I have him lower on my personal board than most, which is why he is picked later in this mock.

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

1- Oakland Raiders trade the #4 #35, #140 and to the New York Jets for #4 and #105.

2- Washington Redskins trade the #15, #46, a 2020 1st Round Pick and a 2020 4th Round Pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the #3 Overall Selection.

3- New England Patriots trade the #32, #56, and #134 to the Carolina Panthers for the #16 Overall Selection.

4- Denver Broncos trade #41, #125 and #148 to the Los Angeles Rams for the #31 and #251.

ROUND TWO

33) *Houston Texans via Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Bradbury, C NC State- The Texans offensive line needs a massive makeover during this draft. Bradbury is one of two very talented, all around centers in this draft. He has the athleticism and power to be a quality starter for years to come. Houston trades up to land a second day one starter on the offensive line.

34) Indianapolis Colts via New York Jets: Khalen Saunders, DT/NT Western Illinois- Saunders is an elite athlete with the ability to play anywhere from a zero tech to a three tech. Something the Colts lack along their defensive front is explosive athleticism, hence why they signed Justin Houston. Saunders is a perfect fit along the Colts defensive line.

35) *New York Jets via Oakland Raiders: Jachai Polite, EDGE Florida- Unfortunately, I am not privy to the information that scouts have on Polite’s horrific interviews. Obviously he struggled during the draft process, that is well documented. What is unknown is if his interviews were so bad that his quality tape should be thrown out the window.

Assuming it was not, I think a team could look to snag him in round two. He’s still a quality rusher on tape and an impact player if his off the field issues checked out.

36) San Francisco 49ers: Deebo Samuel, WR South Carolina- The lock of round two seems to be the Niners selecting the best available pass catcher. Samuel’s route running ability will match up nicely with the Niners west coast offense.

37) New York Giants: Dalton Risner, OT/OG Kansas State- Risner has the versatility to play guard or tackle at the next level. His toughness, leadership and physicality in the run game are three qualities the Giants will love to have in their locker room and on their offensive line.

38) Jacksonville Jaguars: Cody Ford, OG Oklahoma- Ford is a much better prospect at guard than at tackle. Despite not being the most agile guy, Ford is a physical player. He keeps his shoulder pads square at the second level, and he’s also able to get his hands on defenders quickly. Jacksonville’s offensive line needs work so this is an easy fit.

39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nasir Adderley, FS Delaware- The Buccaneers secondary was beyond subpar in 2018. Adderley’s ability to play single high, as well as his willingness to come into the box and make tackles, should help the Bucs defense immediately.

40) Buffalo Bills: Kelvin Harmon, WR NC State- Harmon would be a nice compliment to the rest of the Bills receiving core. He’s an excellent route runner and he high points the ball well. Harmon may not have tested as well as some of the other receivers during the draft process, but his tape is very strong. He is still worthy of a high selection in this draft.

41) *Los Angeles Rams via Denver Broncos: Dexter Lawrence, DT/NT Clemson- Lawrence is a beast in the middle of a 3-4. One could argue that, pound for pound, he is a top five athlete in the class. He eats space, stacks and sheds blockers when put in one-on-one situations, and he can collapse the pocket as a pass rusher. The Rams need a nose tackle in the middle of their 3-4, making Lawrence a perfect fit.

42) Cincinnati Bengals: Yodny Cajuste, OT West Virginia- Hey Cincinnati, DO NOT START BOBBY HART! Back to you, Jim.

43) Detroit Lions: Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State- I like Oruwariye’s ability to mirror receivers and make plays on the football. Detroit uses a lot of different coverages and defensive sets, something I think Oruwariye can do from the boundary position. I like this fit.

44) Green Bay Packers: Mack Wilson, ILB Alabama- The Packers have a glaring hole in the middle of their linebacking core. Wilson may come with some athletic concerns, but his tape is very good and he’s arguably the best cover linebacker in the draft. I still think he’s a day one starter in the right scheme.

45) Atlanta Falcons: Tytus Howard, OT Alabama State- Howard has the potential to be one of the top offensive lineman in this draft class. He’s smart, he has ideal size and length, and his technique continues to improve. A perfect fit for him would be going to a team that would not have to start him right away unless he earned it.

46) *Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Washington Redskins: Justin Layne, CB Michigan State- Layne’s man cover skills get the bulk of the conversation, but I like his footwork in off coverage equally as much. I think Layne is one of the more underrated players in this draft because his upside is significantly higher than the middle of round two.

47) Carolina Panthers: Amani Hooker, FS Iowa- Hooker has an interesting skill set for a free safety, mainly because his best attribute might be his ability to play nickel corner. Having said that, he still shows good range and reaction time in cover two and cover three. His versatility should fit nicely in the Panthers secondary.

48) Miami Dolphins: Hakeem Butler, WR Iowa State- It’s been quite some time since the Dolphins had a legitimate deep threat. Butler is 6’5 and runs a sub 4.5. If that’s not a mismatch down the field, I’m not quite sure what is. Whoever the QB of the future is for the Dolphins, they do not stand much of a chance with the receiving core as it is currently constructed. Butler gives them a legitimate target.

49) Cleveland Browns: Joejuan Williams, CB Vanderbilt- Joejuan Williams corrected the athletic questions surrounding him after the combine with a very strong pro day. That went a long way towards reassuring me my tape evaluation of his make up speed was correct. His press skills are very good, but as a press corner you need to be able to make up ground if you are beat. Since he showed he can, he’s a top 50 target in this draft.

50) Minnesota Vikings: Charles Omenihu, DL Texas- Omenihu is a very good pass rusher and he’s quick off the ball. The athletic three tech was a perfect fit last year next to Linval Joseph. I’m not saying Omenihu is the next Sheldon Richardson, but my guess is that the Vikings defensive formula should remain the same up front.

51) Tennessee Titans: Renell Wren, DT/NT Arizona State- The Titans need depth along their defensive front; I’ve said that for the past few mock drafts. Just like the past few mock drafts, I once again have given them the athletic run stuffer that is Renell Wren.

52) Pittsburgh Steelers: Jordan Brown, CB South Dakota State- Brown is another underrated corner in this draft class. He flips his hips effortlessly, and he’s able to drive off his back foot well in zone coverage to make up ground. I like his ball skills as well, he locates the ball well when put in one-on-one situations. This is an ideal pick for the Steelers in round two, should they land Devin Bush in round one.

53) Philadelphia Eagles via Baltimore Ravens: Parris Campbell, WR Ohio State- Campbell’s ability at the next level will be dependent on his route running. He’s so explosive with the ball in his hands that if he can separate at all and sink his hips into his route combinations, he could be a matchup nightmare in the slot. He did show the quickness at the combine to be a good route runner, but his route tree was simple at Ohio State. Only time will tell just how good he can truly be.

54) *Arizona Cardinals from Houston Texans via Seattle Seahawks: David Edwards, OT Wisconsin- Much like Campbell, Edwards has an obvious key to his NFL success as well. Despite being very intelligent, his footwork needs to improve to be effective on the right side at the next level. Arizona is desperate for offensive line talent, so they select Edwards in hopes that his technique will continue to improve.

Editor’s Note: This could be one player that falls flat on my “intelligence over sheer athleticism,” theory for offensive line. Edwards really struggled with his pad level and his technique in pass protection last year. I’ll roll the dice though and say Edwards can contribute at the next level.

55) *Arizona Cardinals via Houston Texans: Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri- Hall is a big time deep threat. He wins with speed at the top of his route, and he can beat DB’s on 50/50 balls with size and athleticism. Hall would be a terrific compliment to Christian Kirk in the present and the future.

56) *Carolina Panthers from New England Patriots via Chicago Bears: Nate Davis, OG Charlotte- Nate Davis is one of my favorite players in this draft because he finishes blocks with power and intensity. He’s consistently competing and it shows in the run game. I like his athleticism as well, I think his footwork is good and he pops out of his stance with his pad level on plane. This may be a little high for him, but Carolina needs a starting guard and that can definitely be Davis.

57) Philadelphia Eagles: Damien Harris, RB Alabama- Another player who may be a little too high, but the Eagles need of a running back demands it. Howard is a two down running back at best, and I honestly question if he’s even that anymore. I have not seen a player take this much of a nose dive in a long time.

Harris is essentially insurance for everyone currently on the Eagles roster. He has good vision between the tackles, he can block, and despite Josh Jacobs being the primary pass catcher at ‘Bama, Harris can catch the ball out of the backfield as well.

58) Dallas Cowboys: Trysten Hill, DT UCF- Dallas is a tough team to gauge because they have two glaring needs on day two; defensive tackle and safety. The order in which you give them those players depends on who is on the board. With most of the safeties still available and defensive line flying off the board, the Cowboys jump on Trysten Hill.

59) Indianapolis Colts: Johnathan Abram, SS Mississippi State- Abram is a quality in-the-box safety. He shoots gaps and makes tackles around the line of scrimmage. Putting him in the same secondary with Malik Hooker is a perfect match.

60) Los Angeles Chargers: Jerry Tillery, DL Notre Dame- Much like Tennessee a few spots ago, the idea of giving the Chargers more talent along their defensive front remains the same as my previous mocks. Tillery would wreak havoc with all the one-on-ones he would see playing opposite Joey Bosa and next to Melvin Ingram.

61) Kansas City Chiefs: Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson- Mullen is a tough guy to grade because he excels in mirroring receivers in man-to-man coverage, but he’s not great in press, nor is he stellar in off coverage. Having said that, he is my best available corner at this point, and the Chiefs need secondary.

62) New Orleans Saints: Blake Cashman, ILB Minnesota- With only one pick in the first three rounds, the Saints will have to decide on trading backwards or selecting their best player available at this spot.

Cashman is clearly the next best off ball linebacker, and it’s by a sizable amount. Therefore, the Saints just select him and worry about the rest of their needs on day three.

63) Kansas City Chiefs via Los Angeles Rams: Elgton Jenkins, C Mississippi State- Jenkins is a really good option for the Chiefs as a starting center on day two. Should they pass and go elsewhere, look for the Chiefs to try and convince a veteran like John Sullivan to sign a one year deal in hopes of winning a championship after the draft.

64) New England Patriots: Andy Isabella, WR UMASS- The ideal Patriots wideout once again finds his way to New England at the end of round two. The buzz on Isabella has grown, but his athleticism and ability to run routes out of the slot still make his ideal fit the New England Patriots.

TRADES IN ROUND TWO

1- Houston Texans trade the #54 and #55 to the Arizona Cardinals for #33 and #103.

ROUND THREE

65) Arizona Cardinals: Dennis Daley, OT South Carolina

66) *Green Bay Packers from Pittsburgh Steelers via Oakland Raiders: Chase Winovich, EDGE Michigan

67) San Francisco 49ers: Darnell Savage, FS Maryland

68) New York Jets: Corey Ballentine, CB Washburn

69) Jacksonville Jaguars: Christian Miller, EDGE Alabama

70) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, CB/FS Florida

X) New York Giants- Forfeit Due to the Selection of Sam Beal in the Supplemental Draft

71) Denver Broncos: Jace Sternberger, TE Texas A&M

72) Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Jones, QB Duke

73) New England Patriots via Detroit Lions: Zach Allen, DL Boston College

74) Buffalo Bills: Rodney Anderson, RB Oklahoma

75) *Pittsburgh Steelers via Green Bay Packers: Max Scharping, OT Northern Illinois

76) Washington Redskins: Riley Ridley, WR Georgia

77) Carolina Panthers: Tyree Jackson, QB Buffalo

78) Miami Dolphins: Connor McGovern, OG/C Penn State

79) Atlanta Falcons: Oshane Ximines, EDGE Old Dominion

80) Cleveland Browns: Juan Thornhill, SS Virginia

81) Minnesota Vikings: Kaleb McGary, OT Washington

82) Tennessee Titans: Dru Samia, OG Oklahoma

83) Pittsburgh Steelers: Damarkus Lodge, WR Ole Miss

84) Kansas City Chiefs via Seattle Seahawks: Miles Sanders, RB Penn State

85) Baltimore Ravens: Maxx Crosby, EDGE Eastern Michigan

86) Houston Texans: David Long, CB Michigan

87) Chicago Bears: Sean Bunting, CB Central Michigan

88) Detroit Lions via Philadelphia Eagles: Dawson Knox, TE Ole Miss

89) Indianapolis Colts: DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia

90) Dallas Cowboys: Sheldrick Redwine, FS/SS Miami

91) Los Angeles Chargers: Bobby Evans, OL Oklahoma

92) Seattle Seahawks via Kansas City Chiefs: BJ Autry, OG Jacksonville State

93) New York Jets via New Orleans Saints: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR Stanford

94) Los Angeles Rams: Kahale Warring, TE San Diego State

95) Cleveland Browns via New England Patriots: Ben Banogu, EDGE TCU

96) Washington Redskins: Shareef Miller, EDGE Penn State

97) New England Patriots: Isaiah Buggs, DT Alabama

98) Jacksonville Jaguars via Los Angeles Rams: Karan Higdon, RB Michigan

99) Los Angeles Rams: Julian Love, CB Notre Dame

100) *Baltimore Ravens via Carolina Panthers: Mecole Hardman, WR Georgia

101) New England Patriots: Vosean Joseph, ILB Florida

102) Baltimore Ravens: Germaine Pratt, ILB NC State

TRADES IN ROUND THREE

1- Green Bay Packers trade the #75 and #114 to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the #66 and #192.

2- Baltimore Ravens trade the #113 and a 2020 4th Round Pick to the Carolina Panthers for the #100 and a 2020 6th Round Pick.

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Jordan Katz 2019 NFL Prediction Mock Draft 3.0: Final

Posted on April 18, 2019 Updated on April 24, 2019

Ladies and Gentleman, the spectacle that is the NFL Draft has arrived. Even though this draft class is not one of the stronger ones, this has still proven to be an incredibly interesting draft season. We still have no idea who the first overall pick will be, we still have no idea which teams are actually going to take quarterbacks, and we still have no idea how the New England Patriots will find enough talent in this draft to make it back to another Super Bowl next year.

Based on things I have read as well as pre-draft visits and workouts, this is my prediction for how I expect the NFL Draft will shake down next week. There’s some predictions in this mock draft that are to be expected, there are some curveballs, and as I alluded to earlier, the rest of the league just lets the Patriots clean up once again.

This is not one of my personal mock drafts where I assume the GM role for all 32 teams. This is strictly me trying to get every selection right, which is an exercise in futility, but it should help give you an idea of who your favorite team likes and what positions they are looking to target on draft day. As always, there are trades, and trades made in this mock draft are denoted with an asterisk next to the team.

Final Prediction Edition of #MockLyfeNeverSleeps. We are in the Endgame now.

ROUND ONE

1) *Oakland Raiders via Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma– There’s too much smoke here, right? Arizona has not only talked Murray up for weeks, they now appear to openly be fielding offers for Josh Rosen.

However, what if this truly is a smokescreen? The Cardinals still need multiple pieces in order to compete in 2019, and one way to accomplish that is to trade down and acquire some assets.

On the other hand, Oakland is definitely convinced they can win now. The one thing they do not seem to be convinced of is Derek Carr. The Raiders have met with both Murray and Dwayne Haskins a few times and appear to like both a lot. Now this would definitely be an out of the box move, but what if Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock use their assets in a weak draft to get a game changer at the QB position? Arizona and Oakland shock the world to start the Draft.

Editor’s Note: I have to give my brother Danny the credit for this prediction. For months he’s been telling me how bad the Raiders brass is at playing “the game,” that is the NFL Draft, and how Arizona and Oakland make sense as trade partners. He was first on this prediction and I’m now jumping on board.

2) San Francisco 49ers: Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama- Some may call this a curveball here, but I don’t think that’s apropos. Williams has dominated the athletic testing portion of the draft process, and many think he was equally as dominant as Nick Bosa was in college. I think more teams have Williams atop their board than the media realizes at this moment.

3) New York Jets: Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State- In just about every scenario, Mike Maccagnan will trade out of this pick. There should be enough buzz around Dwayne Haskins at this point for teams like Denver, Cincinnati or Washington to leapfrog the Raiders and Giants in order to land their QB of the future. If Kyler Murray is also available, the Jets could get a king’s ransom here.

However, this isn’t your normal scenario. If I’m right and the Niners take Quinnen Williams over Bosa, the Jets will have a massive dilemma on their hands. Is their roster good enough to compete if they do not trade down and pick Bosa? Do they still trade down even with Bosa on the board? It’s not a bad problem to have, but it will be very interesting to see how Maccagnan and company handle it.

4) *Arizona Cardinals via Oakland Raiders: Jawaan Taylor, OT Florida- Assuming Bosa and Quinnen Williams are both off of the board by this selection, which I’m not sure is a lock, Arizona would just move to their biggest need. Many think Taylor is the runaway best tackle in this draft and can slide over to the left slide while maintaining production. Arizona chooses to sure up their offensive line after narrowly missing the heist of the century in Bosa at the 4th overall pick.

5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, ILB LSU- White to the Buccaneers has been rumored for a while now. They lost Kwon Alexander in free agency, and they need a three down linebacker that can do it all to replace him.

6) New York Giants: Daniel Jones, QB Duke- Okay Giants fans, I am so sorry to continue to obliterate your front office in these prediction mocks, but here we go again. David Gettleman can praise Eli Manning all he wants, but he’s still looking for a QB of the future in this draft. By not taking one last year in the best QB draft we’ve seen since 2004, and thinking his team was in a win now position, Gettleman backed himself into a corner. He had to settle for a lesser offer in order to get Odell Beckham out of the locker room and start a rebuild, and now he will have to settle for one of the QBs in this draft.

I know what you’re thinking though. “Okay Jordan, that explains them going quarterback. But why on earth would they pass on Dwayne Haskins for Daniel Jones?” Ladies and Gettleman (pun intended), allow me to introduce you to how David Gettleman will mess this up even further.

Jones has the “ideal size and build,” just like Haskins, but it’s his connection to David Cutcliffe that will have NFL teams ready to pick him much higher than he should go. Cutcliffe is most well known for his work with both Peyton and Eli Manning, and his relationship with David Gettleman is very strong as a result of working with Eli Manning. I think the Giants QB target in this draft is Daniel Jones, and they will either take him at 6 or 17 depending on how the board falls.

7) *Cincinnati Bengals via Jacksonville Jaguars: Dwayne Haskins, QB Ohio State- I think Cincinnati is going to go all out for a QB in this draft. With Andy Dalton on the latter stages of his career, the Bengals need to find their quarterback of the future sooner rather than later. Having dodged a bullet with the Giants, the Bengals give the Jaguars a little extra to come up and get their guy.

8) Detroit Lions: Josh Allen, EDGE Kentucky- Allen has had multiple visits with the Lions during this draft process, including a private workout. Detroit needs a pass rusher opposite Trey Flowers to generate the havoc that Head Coach Matt Patricia would like. If Allen is on the board here, this is as far as he goes because Detroit is seemingly in love with him.
Editor’s Note: Assuming Allen is off the board before this spot, Detroit could be a candidate to trade down. I don’t think they are as enamored with Brian Burns and Montez Sweat as they are with Allen. Not to mention, a team looking to pick DK Metcalf will have to jump Buffalo to do so.

9) Buffalo Bills: DK Metcalf, WR Ole Miss- Speaking of Metcalf to Buffalo, allow me to introduce the layup of the Top 10. The Bills still need a game changer in their receiving core, and Metcalf is just that. He’s phenomenal off the line and he showed his deep ball ability with a freakish 40 time at the Combine. John Brown and Cole Beasley were nice additions in free agency, but Metcalf is the big playmaker they need.

10) Denver Broncos: Drew Lock, QB Missouri- Four QBs in the Top Ten of this draft class is absolutely abominable, but we’re trending that way. The Broncos have had multiple visits with Drew Lock, and it appears they are… Locked…. in to him should Dwayne Haskins land elsewhere on draft day.

Editor’s Note: If you’ve read my personal mock drafts, you know I’m not a fan of the QB class. Outside of Kyler Murray, I do not have a quarterback on my board with a round one or a round two grade. Having said that, this is a Quarterback driven league, and QBs will always be overdrafted because of the value they bring.

11) *Jacksonville Jaguars via Cincinnati Bengals: Rashan Gary, EDGE/DL Michigan- Jacksonville’s draft strategy is anyone’s guess at this point. They have a few obvious needs (OL, Pass Catchers, FS, DL), but the order in which they address them is a mystery.

Should the Jaguars trade down, a guy like Gary could be in play for them. He has the versatility to move all along the defensive front, and the athleticism to be productive at the next level.

12) Green Bay Packers: Ed Oliver, DL Houston- Green Bay has been very aggressive in attempting to improve their defense during the 2019 offseason. I expect that to continue during the first round of this draft.

Oliver would go right to 3-4 defensive end and solidify a new look front seven that should be much more productive than years past.

13) *Houston Texans via Miami Dolphins: Andre Dillard, OT Washington State- The Texans are desperate for offensive line talent early in this draft. They had a ton of money this offseason and chose not to spend it. With extra assets in a weak draft (and Miami’s willingness to trade down), the Texans come up for Dillard, who many people think is the top left tackle in the draft.

14) Atlanta Falcons: Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson- Ed Oliver would be the ideal pick for Atlanta at 14, but Wilkins is a nice consolation prize. He possesses a quick first step like Oliver, he’s very technically sound in the little things (pad level, gap assignments, exc), and he has a high motor. All three of these will be very appealing to Head Coach Dan Quinn.

15) *Pittsburgh Steelers via Washington Redskins: Devin Bush, ILB Michigan- Bush has put together a phenomenal pre-draft process. He was a combine warrior, posting terrific numbers in the 40, vertical jump and 3-Cone drill. Then he went to his pro day and showed the ability to flip his hips like a defensive back. Pittsburgh trades up to land a necessary three down linebacker in the middle of their defense.

16) Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State- Carolina loves the bigger, more physical edge players like Rashan Gary, and Brian Burns isn’t necessarily that. While he possesses good strength for his skill set, his biggest “strength,” is his ability to dip and bend around the edge.

Having said that, I think Carolina could go a different route here and take a player like Burns. Carolina has hinted at wanting to run more 3-4 sets and show multiple looks this season. They signed Bruce Irvin as well, making me think that the idea to go 3-4 could become more of a reality.

Whatever the decision winds up being, the selection at 16 will tell you all you need to know about their defensive game plan for the upcoming season.

17) New York Giants via Cleveland Browns: Montez Sweat, EDGE Mississippi State- Here’s why I sense the Giants going with a Quarterback at 6 instead of 17. There are so little quarterbacks this year and so many edge rushers, there is a much better chance to grab a talented pass rusher at 17 than a talented quarterback. Sweat had a terrific pre-draft process and should be a top 20 lock in a week’s time.

18) Minnesota Vikings: Jonah Williams, OT/OG/C/OL/Please Play Him at Tackle, Alabama- The fact that Jonah Williams will not be the top offensive lineman taken this year is an absolute disgrace. This is Zack Martin all over again. At some point, NFL teams will learn that technique and intelligence are what matters along the offensive line, and not just length and athleticism. Williams will be an All-Pro talent.

19) Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, TE Iowa- Fant hs been my TE1 all year because of his athleticism and quickness when running routes. He’s an excellent blocker and a weapon in the middle of the field. Fant is an ideal fit in Tennessee’s offense and the heir to Delanie Walker’s throne at the TE position.

20) *Washington Redskins via Pittsburgh Steelers: Parris Campbell, WR Ohio State- Campbell is flying up draft boards after a very impressive combine. He displayed quickness in and out of cuts as well, something that we didn’t always get to see during his time at Ohio State. I think NFL teams view Campbell as a better version of Curtis Samuel, who went top 40 in his own right. Washington needs weapons for whoever their quarterback is, making Campbell a solid selection.

Editor’s Note: Obviously Washington is a great candidate to trade up for a quarterback, but a second option is them pursuing a QB already in the NFL like Josh Rosen or Derek Carr (hint hint, wink wink). If they choose the latter, they can trade backward, get some assets to further their pursuit of Rosen or Carr.

21) Seattle Seahawks: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, CB/FS Florida– CGJ is a definitive ball hawk, but it’s his versatility to man up in the slot and contribute from a single high position that will have him as the first safety off the board. Seattle is a tough team to predict, but a selection of Gardner-Johnson would help further advance the recreation of LOB 2.0.

22) Baltimore Ravens: N’Keal Harry, WR Arizona State- Baltimore has to find weapons for Lamar Jackson during this draft. Harry can move all around the field, winning route combinations from the boundary as well as the slot. His tape during the season combined with quality testing in Indianapolis should help him be a first round selection.

23) *Miami Dolphins via Houston Texans: Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi State- It’s not much of a secret that Miami is looking to rebuild over the next few seasons. This makes them a perfect team to draft a player like Jeffery Simmons.

Simmons is viewed by many as a top talent in this draft, but he tore his ACL during a workout in February. The Dolphins do not need him to contribute right away in year one, so why not trade backward and take an elite talent for the future?

24) *Arizona Cardinals from Oakland Raiders via Chicago Bears: Hakeem Butler, WR Iowa State- Regardless of whether the Cardinals stay with Josh Rosen or select Murray first overall, they will need to find weapons for whoever their QB is. Butler has freakish athleticism for someone of his size. His potential is off the charts if he can fix the drops that plagued him in college.

25) Philadelphia Eagles: Nasir Adderley, FS Delaware- Philly is a tough team to judge for prediction purposes because they have the ammo to move up high in this draft and land a big fish. However, I think it’s more likely that they stay put in round one, and look to trade up into the early portions of round two.

If they do stay here, a safety is a very likely selection. Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod are two sizable contracts for a team that will need to save money over the next two years in preparation to pay Carson Wentz.

26) Indianapolis Colts: AJ Brown, WR Ole Miss- In my personal mock drafts, I have been talking about this potential fit for months. Brown’s quickness in the short to intermediate windows out of the slot would be a huge boost to the Colts offense. It would allow T.Y. Hilton to see less double teams. I expect wide receiver to be the target for the Colts at 26, and Brown makes the most sense to me.

27) Oakland Raiders via Dallas Cowboys: Byron Murphy, CB Washington- Murphy’s size was a question heading into the combine. However, when scouts saw his footwork and technique during the on-field drills, the concerns went away. His versatility to do a number of different things and excel in multiple coverage schemes will have many teams jumping at the chance to take him in the backend of round one.

28) Los Angeles Chargers: Greedy Williams, CB LSU- Williams may be the most polarizing player in the draft, but I’m not sure that stops him from being selected in round one. He still has phenomenal collegiate production and very good ball skills. The Chargers secondary took a hit this offseason, particularly at corner. Assuming Desmond King goes back to being a full time nickel player/third safety, LAC needs a second boundary corner to play opposite Casey Hayward.

29) Seattle Seahawks via Kansas City Chiefs: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Clemson- Ferrell has had a lackluster performance during the draft season, but I don’t think his draft stock will be too hampered by it. His tape is too good and his game is too complete for him to drop past the first 40 picks or so.

30) Green Bay Packers via New Orleans Saints: Chase Winovich, EDGE Michigan- Winovich has put together two terrific pre-draft workouts, both at the combine as well as the Michigan pro day. Throughout his tape he is constantly in the backfield, which shows in his tackles for loss totals during his final two years at Michigan. Now that he has answered some athletic questions, Winovich is most likely the surprise of the first round.

31) *New York Giants via Los Angeles Rams: Dexter Lawrence, DT/NT Clemson- The Giants appear to be in love with Lawrence’s skill set, but I don’t think he will make it to their selection at the top end of round two. To ensure they get their man, the Giants mortgage a few draft assets in a weaker draft class to come up and take a player they covet.

32) New England Patriots: TJ Hockenson, TE Iowa- Rob Gronkowski’s retirement puts offensive weapons at the top of the Patriots wish list for the 2019 draft. The Patriots will definitely attempt to move up for Noah Fant, but I think Bill Belichick is also very comfortable with staying put and seeing if he can land Hockenson or Irv Smith Jr. If he can somehow pull Hockenson, the rest of the NFL should be embarrassed and thoroughly terrified.

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

1- Oakland Raiders trade the #4, #24 and a 2020 1st Round Pick (from Chicago) to the Arizona Cardinals for the #1 and a 2020 3rd Round Pick.

2- Cincinnati Bengals trade the #11, #72 and a 2020 2nd Round Pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the #7 and a 2020 5th Round Pick.

3- Houston Texans trade the #23, #54 and #55 to the Miami Dolphins for the #13 and #78.

4- Pittsburgh Steelers trade the #20, #83 and #122 to the Washington Redskins for the #15 and #206.

5- New York Giants trade the #37, #108 and #180 to the Los Angeles Rams for the #31.

ROUND TWO

33) Arizona Cardinals: Rock Ya-Sin, CB Temple- Arizona needs cornerback depth in the worst way. Outside of Patrick Peterson, it’s a giant question mark. Ya-Sin is a competitor and a ball hawk, two things that should compliment Peterson nicely considering all the targets Ya-Sin will see.

34) Indianapolis Colts via New York Jets: Anthony Nelson, EDGE/DE Iowa- I know Nelson is much higher on my personal board than he is being mocked by draft experts. Normally in this spot you would see a player like Jaylon Ferguson instead of my man Nelson.

However, I think NFL teams will agree with my analysis of Nelson. He’s just as technically sound as Clelin Ferrell, and despite the fact his first step isn’t quite as good on tape, he’s more adept at bending around the edge and running the arch.

Therefore, Nelson is the pick here and not Jaylon Ferguson.

35) Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, RB Alabama- Oakland is now the frontrunner to land Jacobs after Marshawn Lynch decided to step away from football again. Whether they make that selection in round one or at the top or round two, it would take a miracle for one of the few three down runningbacks in this draft class to wind up elsewhere on draft day.

36) San Francisco 49ers: Deebo Samuel, WR South Carolina- The Niners need to find more weapons for Jimmy Garoppolo during this draft. Samuel has had a terrific draft process, shining ever since the Senior Bowl week back in January. He’s one of many quality pass catchers that will be selected on day two.

37) *Los Angeles Rams via New York Giants: Jachai Polite, EDGE Florida- Polite’s only saving grace to go in the first two rounds right now is the Rams. While Polite has had one of the worst Combine and Pro Day performances that I can remember, the one team he interviewed well with was the Rams. I still believe Polite stands a chance to be a good pro because his ability to come off the edge and generate pressure is so prevalent throughout his collegiate tape. This is why the Rams trade backwards and take him in round two.

Editor’s Note: An alternative move for the Rams could be to trade up in round three and try to snag him at the top of that round. If they believe he is truly off of many teams draft boards, they could look to do the same strategy with Polite that the Raiders did with Arden Key.

38) Jacksonville Jaguars: Darnell Savage, FS Maryland- A sneaky need for the Jaguars that they will most likely address early in this draft is a single high safety to keep their defense at the elite level it should be. Savage is that kind of player.

39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, WR Oklahoma- The Bucs used a pre-draft visit on Hollywood Brown, which makes sense seeing as they need a deep threat to replace Desean Jackson. I’m not sure I would spend a top 40 selection on a third wideout in their offense, but that appears to be the direction they are headed.

40) Buffalo Bills: Kaleb McGary, OT/OG Washington- McGary is nowhere near this evaluation on my personal board, but his athleticism and supposed versatility is what has a lot of teams chomping at the bit for him in round two.

41) Denver Broncos: Garrett Bradbury, C NC State- Matt Paradis was a big loss for the Broncos, but he’s replaceable in the front end of the draft. Even though Bradbury is likely to go higher than this, players fall to round two that should have gone in round one all the time. In this draft, that player is Bradbury.

42) Cincinnati Bengals: Cody Ford, OT/OG Oklahoma- Cincinnati signed Bobby Hart to… uhh… let up sacks? It surely wasn’t to protect the passer. One can only hope they’re wise enough to just draft offensive line anyway and act as if the Bobby Hart signing never happened.

43) *Kansas City Chiefs via Detroit Lions: Erik McCoy, C/OG Texas A&M- McCoy is a very similar player to Garrett Bradbury, showing good athleticism in short areas, as well as the technique necessary to excel in pass protection. Much like the Broncos a few picks earlier with replacing Matt Paradis, Kansas City needs to replace Mitch Morse. They trade up a few spots to land McCoy.

44) Green Bay Packers: Irv Smith Jr., TE Alabama- Aaron Rodgers loves throwing to tight ends. The problem is, Rodgers has not had one that is truly a matchup problem in a long time. Irv Smith can block and he’s improved as a route runner. He’s a much better fit for the Packers current offense than Jimmy Graham.

45) *Philadelphia Eagles via Atlanta Falcons: Chris Lindstrom, OG Boston College- Atlanta has teased that they could trade down in this draft. If that truly is the draft strategy, it might make more sense to happen in round two rather than round one. Philadelphia could also trade in this draft, but their goal is to trade up not backward. Both teams could be perfect trade partners at some point in this draft.

Editor’s Note: Lindstrom is a good fit for either of these teams, but based on pre-draft workouts I think he’s more of a target for Philly than Atlanta. Hence the trade.

46) *Oakland Raiders via Washington Redskins: Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE Louisiana Tech- For some reason Ferguson’s three cone shuttle, which was north of eight seconds, has not scared NFL teams from talking about him on day two. Oakland acquires this selection by sending Derek Carr to Washington and takes Ferguson to double up on pass rushers in day two.

47) Carolina Panthers: Greg Little, OT Ole Miss- I really don’t like Little as a selection before day three, but Carolina has visited with him a lot throughout the draft process. He is most likely going to be picked on day two, and Carolina is a very likely destination for the former 5-Star recruit.

48) Miami Dolphins: Dalton Risner, OT/OG Kansas State- The Dolphins need to improve in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Risner can start on the right side of their offensive line from day one.

49) Cleveland Browns: Juan Thornhill, SS Virginia- Thornhill’s athleticism and ability to play downhill has teams very interested in him early in this draft. Many teams think he can be a chess piece in the backend of their defense. Thornhill makes sense as a target for the Browns because he can move around the field like Julius Peppers did.

50) Minnesota Vikings: Jerry Tillery, DT Notre Dame- Tillery is extremely athletic and a quality pass rusher along the interior. Minnesota needs an athletic starter next to Linval Joseph, making Saunders a perfect fit for them at 50.

51) Tennessee Titans: Khalen Saunders, DL Western Illinois- One of the best pound for pound athletes in this draft is Khalen Saunders. He’s a perfect fit in a 3-4 because he’s successful from multiple positions along the defensive front.

52) Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Layne, CB Michigan State- Layne has emerged as a day two lock during the pre-draft process. He’s long, he’s athletic, and he shows big time potential in man-to-man situations. The Steelers still need a number two corner, making Layne a very likely selection in the second round if he is available.

53) *Atlanta Falcons from Philadelphia Eagles via Baltimore Ravens: Tytus Howard, OT Alabama State- Howard has ideal size and length for a right tackle, but he needs to continue to refine his technique in order to become a quality starter. This makes Atlanta an ideal destination because he would not have to start day one, unless he earned it.

54) *Miami Dolphins from Houston Texans via Seattle Seahawks: Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri- The Dolphins have lacked an explosive deep threat for a long time. Hall is a definitive burner that separates with speed and athleticism down the field. He’s a good target for Miami at some point during this draft.

55) *Miami Dolphins via Houston Texans: Jamel Dean, CB Auburn- Here’s a classic reach on day two because of a good combine. Dean showed enough on tape to make teams covet his sheer athleticism over some more technical corners.

56) New England Patriots via Chicago Bears: Andy Isabella, WR Massachusetts- I know Patriots fans would rather see Isabella later in the draft, but I think he tested too well at the Combine for the Pats to do that. Isabella’s route running, athleticism and solid hands make him a perfect fit for the Patriots offense.

57) Philadelphia Eagles: Mack Wilson, ILB Alabama- The buzz around Wilson has cooled during the latter portions of the draft process. Having said that, the off ball linebacker class is so weak that his tape and collegiate production should still have him as the third player off the board in this position group.

58) Dallas Cowboys: Deionte Thompson, FS Alabama- The Cowboys have visited with a ton of safeties during this offseason, making a selection of one at 58 very likely. Thompson is easily the best cover safety still on the board, so he is the pick here.

59) Indianapolis Colts: Iman Marshall, CB/FS/SS USC- Marshall is going to go much higher than he should on draft day, and I still have not figured out why. Many teams think he possesses the versatility to play nickel corner or a cover two safety position. When I figure out what they are basing this off of, I will let you all know.

60) Los Angeles Chargers: Yodny Cajuste, OT West Virginia- Offensive tackle is a sneaky need for the Chargers during this draft. Okung has been up and down during the last few years, and Sam Tevi is better served as a backup. Cajuste steps in and competes for a starting job from day one.

61) *Detroit Lions via Kansas City Chiefs: Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB Kentucky- Teez Tabor has not stepped up and grabbed the number two cornerback slot like the Lions had hoped. Johnson’s length and athleticism combined with his (presumed) ability in press coverage are the two aspects of his game that NFL teams find attractive.

62) New Orleans Saints: Joejuan Williams, CB Vanderbilt- Williams had a tough combine, but redeemed himself during the athletic testing portion of his pro day. He’s a long, physical corner with the ability to press and solid ball skills. His traits on tape combined with his improved athletic testing should have him as a day two selection.

63) *Detroit Lions from Kansas City Chiefs via Los Angeles Rams: Amani Hooker, FS Iowa- Detroit continues to revamp their secondary by selecting the best cover safety left on the board. While this could be a thumper like Taylor Rapp or Johnathan Abram, I’m going to take a chance on Hooker because of his versatility in coverage.

64) New England Patriots: Blake Cashman, ILB Minnesota- New England does have a few defensive needs in this draft, one of which is addressing their linebacking core. Outside of Kyle Van Noy, it’s a weak unit. Cashman is an athletic three down linebacker who shows a great understanding for gap assignments on tape.

TRADES IN ROUND TWO

1- Kansas City Chiefs trade the #61 and #63 to the Detroit Lions for the #43, #111 and #224.

2- Philadelphia Eagles trade the #53, #127 and #163 to the Atlanta Falcons for the #45 and #230.

3- Washington Redskins acquire Derek Carr and a 2020 3rd Round Pick from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for the #46 and 2020 Conditional 5th Round Pick.

ROUND THREE

65) Arizona Cardinals: Dawson Knox, TE Ole Miss

66) Pittsburgh Steelers via Oakland Raiders: Dennis Daley, OT South Carolina

67) San Francisco 49ers: Jimmy Moreland, CB James Madison

68) New York Jets: Elgton Jenkins, C Mississippi State

69) Jacksonville Jaguars: Terry McLaurin, WR Ohio State

70) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Johnathan Abram, SS Mississippi State

X) New York Giants- Forfeit Due to the Selection of Sam Beal in the Supplemental Draft

71) Denver Broncos: Isaiah Johnson, CB Houston

72) *Jacksonville Jaguars via Cincinnati Bengals: Jace Sternberger, TE Texas A&M

73) New England Patriots via Detroit Lions: Charles Omenihu, DL Texas

74) Buffalo Bills: Maxx Crosby, EDGE Eastern Michigan

75) Green Bay Packers: Michael Dieter, OL Wisconsin

76) Washington Redskins: Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State

77) Carolina Panthers: Taylor Rapp, SS Washington

78) *Houston Texans via Miami Dolphins: Trysten Hill, DT/NT UCF

79) Atlanta Falcons: DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia

80) Cleveland Browns: Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson

81) Minnesota Vikings: Michael Jordan, OG/C Ohio State

82) Tennessee Titans: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR Stanford

83) *Washington Redskins via Pittsburgh Steelers: Kelvin Harmon, WR NC State

84) Seattle Seahawks: LJ Collier, DL TCU

85) Baltimore Ravens: Ben Banogu, EDGE TCU

86) Houston Texans: Connor McGovern, OG/C Penn State

87) Chicago Bears: David Long, CB Michigan

88) Detroit Lions via Philadelphia Eagles: Dru Samia, OG Oklahoma

89) Indianapolis Colts: Renell Wren, DT Arizona State

90) Dallas Cowboys: Zach Allen, DL Boston College

91) Los Angeles Chargers: Kingsley Keke, DL Texas A&M

92) Kansas City Chiefs: Christian Miller, EDGE Alabama

93) New York Jets via New Orleans Saints: Sean Bunting, CB Central Michigan

94) Los Angeles Rams: Bobby Evans, OT/OG Oklahoma

95) New York Giants from Cleveland Browns via New England Patriots: David Edwards, OT Wisconsin

96) Washington Redskins: Nate Davis, OL Charlotte

97) New England Patriots: Tyree Jackson, QB Buffalo

98) Jacksonville Jaguars via Los Angeles Rams: David Montgomery, RB Iowa State

99) Los Angeles Rams: Sheldrick Redwine, FS/SS Miami

100) Carolina Panthers: Damien Harris, RB Alabama

101) New England Patriots: Riley Ridley, WR Georgia

102) Baltimore Ravens: Germaine Pratt, ILB NC State

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Jordan Katz 2019 Prediction Mock Draft 2.0: Post Combine

Posted on March 7, 2019

Y’all know what time it is, lean wit it, mock wit it! Mock Lyfe never, eeeevvvveeeerrr, sleeps, and with the Combine wrapped up, it’s time for a prediction mock draft. This is a more traditional one; the goal here is to try to get every pick right. I base this off of what I see being reported as well as team visits with prospects. Team needs also play a factor. Obviously this is a challenge with Free Agency right around the corner and pro days still to come. However, this is the way I think teams would be leaning if the draft were to take place tomorrow. As always, trades are included, and they are denoted by an asterisk next to the team’s name. We also have a few player trades in this mock draft that shake up the draft board. Who are the players that move, you ask? Let’s find out (Big J level tease right there).

ROUND ONE

1) Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma- Personally, there’s no way I would get rid of Josh Rosen for Kyler Murray. Rosen is by far the better QB right now, and I think he has a higher ceiling than Murray as well.

Having said that, Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals brass really didn’t do a good job of convincing anyone that they are confident in Josh Rosen. This means one of two things; either the Cardinals will attempt to trade the pick by creating buzz around Murray, or they truly are enamored with the former Heisman trophy winner and want him to be the face of the franchise. I’ll bite on the hype train for now.

2) San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State- The 49ers would freak out if Bosa became available for them at two. That possibility becomes more and more of a reality the more the Cardinals refuse to deny the rumors surrounding Kyler Murray.

3) *New York Giants via New York Jets: Dwayne Haskins, QB Ohio State- This is where the draft gets funky. It’s no secret that the Jets are the most likely team to trade out on draft day. They need assets in this draft to help build a competitive roster in 2019 At least one of the two QBs is more than likely going to be available at the third selection, so the Jets trading out is a strong possibility.

Where this gets interesting is the idea of the Jets and Giants doing a trade together. While one can argue it’s unlikely, it also makes the most sense. The Giants backed themselves into a corner by not coming out of last year’s draft with a quarterback, making them very likely to establish their draft strategy around Dwayne Haskins. They also have a unique opportunity to sit Haskins for a year or two without the fan base becoming restless. Nowadays rookie QBs are forced to play as soon as possible because teams stand such a better chance of building a championship contending roster while their franchise QB is on a rookie deal. The fans also contribute by putting pressure on the franchise to trot out their potential star player as soon as possible.

The Giants won’t have this issue. They still have a quarterback beloved by the fan base, which gives them the luxury of not throwing Haskins to the wolves on day one.

If the Jets and Giants can ignore the outside noise, they could be perfect trade partners in this year’s draft. The Jets get extra assets, the Giants get the heir to Eli Manning’s throne.

4) Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama- The Raiders need to hit on each one of their first round selections to expedite their rebuilding process. Williams is the best prospect on the board, and he will give Oakland a dominant pass rusher along the interior.

5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Montez Sweat, EDGE Mississippi State- The biggest winner of the combine on the defensive side of the ball was Sweat. He answered every question that scouts had of his ability to dip and bend around the edge… except ya boy who had him as a top ten player on his board (humble brag, not all heroes wear capes). If Tampa Bay cannot trade down here, I would expect them to take the best edge rusher on their board.

6) *New York Jets via New York Giants: Rashan Gary, DL Michigan- The Jets need versatility along their defensive front. Gary can come off the edge as well as rush from the interior. I think his athleticism combined with his potential make him a perfect target for the Jets if they can trade down and stay in the top ten.

7) Jacksonville Jaguars: DK Metcalf, WR Ole Miss- The Jaguars will open up the offense a bit more with Nick Foles under center. In order to do that successfully, they need a true number one receiver. Metcalf generated the most buzz during the combine and established himself as the clear number one receiver in this draft. He would give the Jaguars a legitimately playmaker on the outside.

8) Detroit Lions: Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State- Burns tore it up in Indianapolis and established himself as a top 15 lock. He bulked up to 250 pounds and still showed elite athleticism, which allows him to play either 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker at the next level. The versatility he provides is what will land him in the Top 10.

9) Buffalo Bills: Jawaan Taylor, OT Florida- Taylor appears to be the top offensive tackle in this draft according to most. If the Bills miss out on DK Metcalf, I’d expect Taylor to be the selection, should he be available.

10) Denver Broncos: Devin White, ILB LSU- I know everyone’s mocking the Broncos to take Drew Lock because John Elway appears attracted to the idea of having Joe Flacco be a bridge quarterback. Here’s my counterargument; what if he just picks that guy next year instead of this year? Elway would have the option of taking Justin Herbert or Jake Fromm, two people that scouts think could play from day one (I disagree on Fromm, but that’s a different story for a different day).

Instead of Lock, the Broncos continue to revamp their front seven and take one of the only three down linebackers in the draft.

11) Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Dillard, OT Washington State- It feels like the Bengals have needed offensive line every year for the last five drafts. Dillard is deemed to be the top pass protector this year, and he one of the few true left tackles in the entire draft. The Bengals hopefully find their left tackle of the present and future with this pick.

12) Green Bay Packers: Josh Allen, EDGE Kentucky- There were a few edge rushers that outperformed Allen during the workouts in Indianapolis, which could lead to Allen sliding a bit on draft day. It’s not a knock on Allen as a player, it’s just the realization that players like Sweat and Burns may have more upside.

Assuming he does slide, the Packers are his floor. They need an impact player that can get to the passer on a routine basis. Allen would give them a legitimate rusher off the edge.

13) Miami Dolphins: Daniel Jones, QB Duke- Jones and Drew Lock are a complete toss up for who’s the third quarterback off the board this year. To me, Jones will edge out Lock because Duke’s Head Coach David Cutcliffe is revered in NFL circles for his work with Peyton and Eli Manning. Every advantage helps your draft stock and this is a big one.

14) Atlanta Falcons: Ed Oliver, DT Houston- Atlanta needs to dedicate the early portions of this draft towards strengthening their roster in the trenches. Oliver up front along with Grady Jarrett, Vic Beasley and Takk McKinley would make for an incredibly dominant front four.

15) Washington Redskins: TJ Hockenson, TE Iowa- Should the Cardinals select Kyler Murray first overall, I expect the Redskins to be the heavy favorite to land Josh Rosen via trade (which they do later on in this draft). Therefore, at 15 they look to address their next biggest need; offensive weapons. Even though Noah Fant wowed at the combine, TJ Hockenson proved he was very athletic as well. His blocking skills keep him as the first tight end off the board.

16) Carolina Panthers: Jonah Williams, OL Alabama- Williams is still easily my top offensive tackle, but teams view him as a potential all-pro if he moves to guard. Carolina needs both a starting tackle and a starting guard, so he’s an easy fit here.

17) Cleveland Browns: Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson- The Browns feel like a lock to address interior defensive line with their first round selection. The question will be whether they still take Jeffery Simmons despite the ACL tear, or if they go with someone who will be healthy week one like Christian Wilkins.

18) *New England Patriots via Minnesota Vikings: Noah Fant, TE Iowa- Bill Belichick has been known for surprising the experts on draft day. With extra assets in a weaker draft class, there’s a chance Belichick opts to come up for one of the two Iowa tight ends if they fall farther than people expect. That’s exactly what happens here.

19) *Philadelphia Eagles via Tennessee Titans: Josh Jacobs, RB Alabama- Josh Jacobs may not have worked out during the Combine, but his stock still managed to rise. The rest of the running backs were so average that Jacobs solidified himself as the top running back by a wide margin. The Eagles jump past a few teams to get the running back they covet.

20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, ILB Michigan- If Devin Bush makes it to the Steelers pick at 20, I don’t expect much hesitation here. Bush is a three down linebacker with elite athleticism. He’s also a quality leader according to most things you read.

21) Seattle Seahawks: Greedy Williams, CB LSU- Williams definitely took himself out of the Top 10 conversation with his performance during the on the field drill portion of the combine. Having said that, he most likely remained the top corner because of his elite 40 time. Williams has technical issues, but his length and ball skills combined with his athleticism would make him a phenomenal fit in the Seahawks defense.

22) Baltimore Ravens: Marquise “Hollywood,” Brown, WR Oklahoma- Brown’s foot surgery shouldn’t affect his draft stock too bad because he will still be ready to go for the summer workouts. The Ravens need to give Lamar Jackson some weapons for him to succeed in 2019, and there aren’t many better weapons in this draft than Hollywood Brown.

23) Houston Texans: Cody Ford, OT/OG Oklahoma- I think you all know the drill by now; the Texans need to take offensive line early and often in this draft. Ford should still go in round one despite his athletic testing solidifying him as a guard at the next level.

24) Oakland Raiders via Chicago Bears: Byron Murphy, CB Washington- Murphy’s man cover skills and terrific footwork will make him an attractive option to a lot of teams selecting in the back end of round one. He can line up on the outside and force receivers to the boundary, or he can take away slot receivers with his ability to mirror route combinations.

25) *Tennessee Titans via Philadelphia Eagles: N’Keal Harry, WR Arizona State- The Titans manage to slide down a few spots and still land the pass catcher they covet. Harry is an ideal weapon for Marcus Mariota because of his size in the red zone and his ability to win from the slot position.

26) Indianapolis Colts: Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi State- Simmons has reportedly put to rest any issues teams may have had about his off the field antics, which should keep his draft stock in the first 40 picks despite the ACL injury. His pass rushing skills is what makes him a very attractive option to the Colts here at 26.

27) *Pittsburgh Steelers from Oakland Raiders via Dallas Cowboys: Rock Ya-Sin, CB Temple- My prediction for Antonio Brown is that the Raiders use one of their late first round selections to land the star wide receiver. This gives Pittsburgh two first round selections to address their lackluster back seven on defense.

28) Los Angeles Chargers: Dexter Lawrence, NT Clemson- I will continue to call this until I sense the Chargers going in a different direction. Lawrence makes too much sense in the middle of the Chargers defense. He also has the athleticism to play on passing downs.

29) Kansas City Chiefs: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, FS Florida- The Chiefs are yet another team in the backend of round one that needs secondary help. CGJ is deemed to be the top safety in this draft and the best ballhawk from the single high position. He would pair up nicely with Eric Berry.

30) Green Bay Packers via New Orleans Saints: Irv Smith Jr., TE Alabama- Jimmy Graham’s performance last season was up and down, and he’s a quality option to be a cap cut in either of the next two offseasons. Smith is a really solid blocker, he’s an athlete, and he’s developed into a very good route runner for the position. I think Smith and Aaron Rodgers would make a dynamic duo.

31) *Cincinnati Bengals via Los Angeles Rams: Drew Lock, QB Missouri- I like the idea of the fourth QB in this draft, be that Lock or Daniel Jones, coming off the board in the back end of round one like Lamar Jackson did last year. A likely team to make that move this year is the Bengals. They need the heir to Andy Dalton’s… uhh…. “Throne.” Instead of reaching for a guy at 11, they draft a need position in that spot and then come up into round one to get the fifth year option on their QB of the future.

32) *Minnesota Vikings via New England Patriots: Chris Lindstrom, OG Boston College- The fact that Lindstrom is not going to go in the first 20 picks is a crime. He’s an elite level prospect as a guard. Minnesota trades down and lands one of the best players in the draft.

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

1- New York Giants trade the #6, #37, #108 and a 2020 2nd round pick to the New York Jets for the #3.

2- New England Patriots trade the #32, #56 and #101 to the Minnesota Vikings for the #18, #209 and #247.

3- Philadelphia Eagles trade the #25, #57 and #163 to the Tennessee Titans for the #19 and the #82.

4- Pittsburgh Steelers trade Antonio Brown and a 2020 5th round pick to the Oakland Raiders for the #27.

5- Cincinnati Bengals trade the #42, #72 and a 2020 3rd round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for the #31 and the #133 and a 2020 4th round pick.

ROUND TWO

33) Arizona Cardinals: Garrett Bradbury, C NC State- The Cardinals address their disastrous offensive line by selecting the top center in the draft.

34) Indianapolis Colts via New York Jets: Johnathan Abram, SS Mississippi State- Abram is a perfect scheme fit for the Colts because of Malik Hooker. Abram can be used as a chess piece close to the line of scrimmage with Hooker as the single high safety in the back.

35) Oakland Raiders: Clelin Ferrell, DE Clemson- More defense for the Raiders. Ferrell at the top of round two is a steal in my opinion, but it’s likely where he winds up come April.

36) San Francisco 49ers: Parris Campbell, WR Ohio State- Kyle Shanahan likes chess pieces that create matchup problems for the defense. Campbell’s speed makes him that kind of player.

37) *New York Jets via New York Giants: AJ Brown, WR Ole Miss- The one thing I think the Jets will miss in free agency is a pass catcher. Brown is a dynamic player in the short and intermediate passing game. He’d also be a terrific compliment to Robby Anderson.

38) Jacksonville Jaguars: Dalton Risner, OT/OG Kansas State- The Jaguars need some toughness and intensity up front. Nobody in this draft plays with more intensity than Dalton Risner.

39) *Houston Texans via Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia- Baker didn’t have the best weekend in Indianapolis. However, I think scouts like his tape too much for him to fall out of the Top 50. Houston uses assets to come up and get a number two corner.

40) Buffalo Bills: Hakeem Butler, WR Iowa State- Butler is a freakish athlete for someone who’s 6’5. He needs to become more consistent and eliminate drops, but a team is definitely going to gamble on him early in this draft.

41) Denver Broncos: Erik McCoy, C Texas A&M- McCoy can start right away and replace Matt Paradis in the middle of the Broncos offensive line.

42) *Los Angeles Rams via Cincinnati Bengals: Jachai Polite, EDGE Florida- The buzz around Polite was extremely negative coming out of the weekend in Indy, but I think his pass rushing ability will keep him in the first two rounds.

43) Detroit Lions: Nasir Adderley, FS Delaware- Adderley’s ball skills from the single high position will hopefully help the Lions secondary perform better in 2019.

44) Green Bay Packers: Mack Wilson, ILB Alabama- Even though the buzz on him has cooled, I think Wilson is still going to be a Top 50 pick in this draft. There’s a lot of teams that need linebacker help, and only a few that can truly play three downs.

45) Atlanta Falcons: Kaleb McGary, OT Washington- A lot of people like McGary’s potential in the NFL. His athleticism was on display during the athletic testing as well as the on-field drills. I expect him to go pretty high on day two.

46) *Arizona Cardinals via Washington Redskins: Khalen Saunders, DT/NT Western Illinois- Here is the Josh Rosen trade I alluded to earlier. The Redskins use multiple second rounders instead of one first round selection to trade for Rosen, making him their Quarterback of the present and future.

The Cardinals, on the other hand, land a 3-4 defensive lineman with the athleticism to line up all across the defensive front.

47) Carolina Panthers: Kelvin Harmon, WR NC State– The Panthers took DJ Moore in round one last year, but they still need more weapons heading into the 2019 offseason. Assuming Devin Funchess leaves in free agency, Harmon could be an interesting replacement option.

48) Miami Dolphins: David Long, CB Michigan- Long’s outstanding combine should solidify him as a day two selection in April. Miami has reportedly been shopping Xavien Howard, so it’s likely they look for a cornerback in the draft instead of re-signing Howard once the upcoming year ends.

49) Cleveland Browns: Justin Layne, CB Michigan State- Layne had a terrific showing at the combine, as many predicted he would. His ability to excel in multiple coverages makes him an attractive option to the Browns in round two.

50) Minnesota Vikings: Jerry Tillery, DT Notre Dame- One of the more underrated combine performances was posted by Jerry Tillery. He showed elite level quickness, which confirms what you see on tape. Minnesota needs a pass rusher next to Linval Joseph, making Tillery a perfect match here.

51) Tennessee Titans: Renell Wren, DL Arizona State- Wren would give the Titans some much needed versatility up front. He could play the nose tackle spot and allow Jurrell Casey to go back to 3-4 defensive end, or he can replace Bennie Logan at the aforementioned DE position.

52) Pittsburgh Steelers: Riley Ridley, WR Georgia- If the Steelers do trade Antonio Brown, they will need to find another threat on the outside. I don’t think they’ll jump at someone in the first round because of JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Washington, but Ridley in round two is a definite possibility.

53) Philadelphia Eagles via Baltimore Ravens: Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State The Eagles two biggest needs this offseason are a three down running back and a number two cornerback. With the selection of Oruwariye, they’ve accomplished both in this mock draft.

54) *Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Houston Texans via Seattle Seahawks- Deionte Thompson, FS Alabama- Tampa Bay will trade down at some point in this draft because they have a lot needs to address this offseason. Thompson can help create turnovers and he gives Todd Bowles a single high safety for his aggressive minded defense.

55) Houston Texans: Tytus Howard, OT Alabama State- Eat, sleep, offensive line, repeat. Howard has good developmental skills and stands a chance to start at right tackle from day one.

56) *Minnesota Vikings from New England Patriots via Chicago Bears: Taylor Rapp, SS Washington- The Vikings have been rumored to be replacing Andrew Sendejo for a few offseasons now. With Sendejo entering the final year of his contract, this could finally be the draft they select his replacement.

57) *Tennessee Titans via Philadelphia Eagles: Dru Samia, OG Oklahoma- Samia’s intensity and toughness is a perfect match for the Titans physical offensive line. He would start at left guard from day one and contribute right away to the Titans run heavy offense.

58) Dallas Cowboys: Juan Thornhill, SS Virginia- Thornhill obliterated the athletic testing of the combine, posting absurd numbers in the vertical and broad jump. Then on top of that, he ran a 4.42 in the 40! Despite very inconsistent tape, he’s a lock for the top 75.

59) Indianapolis Colts: Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri- I think a more technical route runner would be a better scheme fit here because it would serve as a better compliment to T.Y. Hilton. That being said, Hall’s combine numbers should have him rising rapidly up teams draft boards.

60) Los Angeles Chargers: Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson- Desmond King is most likely going to be the Chargers defensive chess piece, which means the Chargers need a CB on the boundary opposite Casey Hayward. Enter Trayvon Mullen.

61) Kansas City Chiefs: Damien Harris, RB Alabama- I think Harris earned the distinction of being RB2 at the Combine. He’s one of the few guys with three down potential that had a solid workout in Indianapolis.

62) New Orleans Saints: Jace Sternberger, TE Texas A&M- New Orleans is in a perfect position to replace Ben Watson with their first selection of the draft. Sternberger is a decent blocker for the position and has the ability to stretch the middle of the field as well.

63) Kansas City Chiefs via Los Angeles Rams: Christian Miller, EDGE Alabama- After cutting Justin Houston, the Chiefs will have to address the edge position early in this draft.

64) New England Patriots: Andy Isabella, WR UMASS- Isabella is a phenomenal route runner out of the slot with impressive athleticism to boot. He’s a perfect fit in the Patriots offense.

TRADES IN ROUND TWO

1- Houston Texans trade the #54, #86 and #161 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the #39 and the #215.

2- Washington Redskins trade the #46 and a 2020 2nd round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for Josh Rosen.

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Jordan Katz 2019 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Post Super Bowl

Posted on February 7, 2019 Updated on February 7, 2019

#MockDraftSZN rolls on! Now that the NFL Draft order is set, and the Senior Bowl/East-West Shrine Bowl have been completed, it’s time for another Mock Draft. Plenty of changes to this one from the last one, and some interesting trades that shake up this mock draft.

A few notes to make before we get started. As always, this is my personal evaluation of what I would do if I was in charge of all 32 teams. For my prediction mock draft, aka what I think would happen if the draft was today, click the link here (https://draftstock.net/articles/https-draftstock-net-2019-01-29-jordan-katz-2019-prediction-mock-draft-1-0/).

As always, my mock drafts include trades (which are denoted by an asterisk next to the team), but trades are not exclusive to only draft picks. If I see a trade for a player that includes draft picks and makes sense for both teams involved, I’ll pull the trigger on it and make the deal. For example, Nick Foles is most likely getting traded, and I had Philadelphia use Foles to move up in this draft. Who acquired the Super Bowl MVP? Let’s find out.

ROUND ONE

1) Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State- No changes here, Bosa remains the top player in this draft in a walk.

2) San Francisco 49ers: Jonah Williams, OT Alabama- The top TACKLE in this draft is still the layup here. I think the Niners are in a prime position to trade out of this spot to a team that needs a QB. However, on my personal board, there isn’t a QB worth trading up for.

3) New York Jets: DK Metcalf, WR Ole Miss- The Jets entire draft strategy will be dependent on what they do in Free Agency. If I were in charge, I would spend money on a pass rush before a pass catcher. There’s significantly more pass rushing talent in free agency than receiving talent, and the pass catchers in this draft are very good.

DK Metcalf is more than worthy of a top 5 selection, in my opinion. He wins at the line of scrimmage as good as anyone I’ve seen in the last couple of years, he separates with long strides down the field as well as his frame, and he has elite ball skills.

4) Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama- Williams remains the best option for Oakland because he had a very high floor. Oakland cannot miss with their three first round picks if they hope to expedite this rebuilding project. Williams is an elite pass rusher along the interior, which is something the Raiders desperately need.

5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Byron Murphy, CB Washington: Murphy got a second round grade from the draft committee, which is an absolute abomination. His man cover skills are elite, showing fluid hips and excelling at being able to mirror from the boundary or the slot. I refuse to believe Murphy is not a first round talent, and I think he’s a game changer in the secondary.

6) New York Giants: Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State- Burns is elite as a pass rusher off the edge. He has incredible dip and bend ability, and a solid enough moveset to keep tackles honest. Some question his strength, but at 6’6, he can put weight on easily and not miss a step because he’s so athletic. Giants fans may want Dwayne Haskins, but I think a legit pass rusher makes more of an impact here.

7) *Philadelphia Eagles via Jacksonville Jaguars: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Clemson- Here’s the Nick Foles trade I referred to earlier, but it’s a little more complex than the one that will probably get done. I still think Jacksonville makes the most sense to acquire Foles because their defense is still in a position to take them far if they have a QB that holds onto the football. That portion of the deal is fine.

Philadelphia using Foles to move up in the draft instead of trading him for straight draft equity is the stretch here, but it makes sense. The Eagles are about to lose Brandon Graham to free agency, and they need to find a quality replacement for cheap. So with a second round draft pick value on Nick Foles, the Eagles use him and other assets to trade up and land Ferrell, who is a perfect scheme fit.

8) Detroit Lions: Montez Sweat, EDGE Mississippi State- Sweat is a big riser from my most recent mock draft, but it’s more than justified. He dominated Senior Bowl week with superior technique. Sweat has all the tricks, he can long arm tackles, rip inside, club, swim move, etc. You name it, he’s got it in his move-set toolbox. He can also line up as a 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB, versatility that Head Coach Matt Patricia will definitely value.

9) Buffalo Bills: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, WR Oklahoma- The Bills have to get Josh Allen some weapons in order for them to get back to the playoffs next season. Who’s a better weapon for Allen’s cannon of an arm than the best deep threat in the draft? Hollywood Brown has explosive playmaking ability down the field, as well as with the ball in his hands. He’s also a very good route runner, so he’s not a one dimensional player either.

10) Denver Broncos: Rashan Gary, DE Michigan: The more I think about the Broncos draft situation, the more confident I am that Gary is the right selection. None of the QBs in this draft are worthy of a top ten selection, and the Broncos can cut Derek Wolfe to continue to get younger up front.

Gary is better served along the interior as a three technique where he can win with his strength and quick first step, instead of having to play slightly out of position along the edge as a five technique.

11) Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Lindstrom, OG Boston College- The Bengals have invested a fair amount of picks into their offensive line over the last few years, but it still needs work. Lindstrom is a complete prospect ready to start from day one. He can play either guard spot because of how technical he is with his hands and his footwork.

12) Green Bay Packers: Josh Allen, EDGE Kentucky- I personally don’t think Allen is the cleanest athlete around the edge, but he’s still better at running the arch than most. Allen dips and bends well at the waist, but he isn’t the cleanest in terms of his ankle flexibility. What keeps him at a first round evaluation for me is that he’s a chess piece; you can move him all over the field and he’s able to create pressure. Green Bay could use a chess piece on defense.

13) Miami Dolphins: Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma- First Quarterback off the board here, and it’s more because of the fit than the evaluation. Miami is most likely going to move on from Ryan Tannehill, but according to the media, it’s in hopes of selecting a Quarterback in 2020.

However, I think a better strategy might be shooting for a Quarterback in this draft class, particularly Murray. I realize this is counterintuitive because next year’s QB class is much better than this one, but Miami finds themselves in a unique position. It’s clear a rebuild is the desired direction of this team, which is why they can take a chance on Murray and hope for lightning in a bottle. If it doesn’t work, they’re in a prime position in two years to take Trevor Lawrence when the rebuild is much further along. If it does work, they have their game changer at QB.

14) Atlanta Falcons: Ed Oliver, DT Houston- This is becoming the easiest selection of the draft. Oliver continues to fall on my mock drafts because he’s not the pass rusher that others in this draft happen to be. It doesn’t make him a bad prospect, it just means his ceiling may not be as high as others in the draft. I still think he’s a bully in the run game and he can collapse the pocket because of his elite strength.

15) *Pittsburgh Steelers via Washington Redskins: Devin White, ILB LSU- AS much as we would all love to see Ryan Shazier return to the football field, however it’s probably best for his health that he doesn’t. Truth be told, even if he does, and could return to the level he was playing at, the Steelers still need an inside linebacker to play next to him.

White is a terrific athlete and he’s skilled in coverage, possessing the ability to line up one on one with tight ends and running backs, as well as the instincts to read and react in zone coverage.

16) Carolina Panthers: Deionte Thompson, FS Alabama- Carolina has some big needs to fill this offseason in order to get back to being a perennial playoff team. Thompson would fill one of those needs; a ball hawking free safety that creates turnovers.

17) *New England Patriots via Cleveland Browns: Noah Fant, TE Iowa- The Patriots trading up?!? Have I gone temporarily insane? Well, because this is a weak draft class, the Patriots use their draft capital to come up and take a game changer in the middle of the field, not to mention the heir to Rob Gronkowski’s throne.

18) Minnesota Vikings: Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson- The Vikings need some help along the interior of their defensive line. Linval Joseph continues to age and Sheldon Richardson is most likely leaving in free agency. Wilkins has an explosive first step, which helps him win up front routinely. He’s a smart player as well, showing discipline on the backside of plays. Wilkins would be a good addition to the Vikings front four.

19) Tennessee Titans: TJ Hockenson, TE Iowa- The Titans are going to need to find Delaine Walker’s long term replacement sooner rather than later. Hockenson is an elite blocker and wins with his size at the top of the stem. He high points the ball well also. Marcus Mariota gets a shiny new red zone threat here with the former Iowa standout.

20) *Washington Redskins via Pittsburgh Steelers: Cody Ford, OT/OG Oklahoma- The Redskins interior offensive line is a debacle at the moment. Ford is a big time athlete for his size, which is why I think he can transition to guard if a team asks him to do so. He needs to work on keeping his hands high, but his footwork is solid and he gets to the second level quickly. Ford should be a quality right side of the line player in the NFL.

21) Seattle Seahawks: Greedy Williams, CB LSU- What a steal this would be on draft day. Williams is an ideal corner for Seattle’s defense, both in his measurables (Seattle likes bigger, longer cornerbacks) and his ability in man coverage. Williams opposite Shaq Griffin could be the start of LOB 2.0.

22) Baltimore Ravens: Kelvin Harmon, WR NC State- Getting Lamar Jackson some weapons is priority one for the Ravens this offseason. I think the misnomer is that the pass catcher the Ravens acquire has to be a deep threat because of Jackson’s arm talent. Baltimore needs a player that separates well, someone who can be a reliable target for Jackson on third downs and in the red zone. In a nutshell, they need a target like Kelvin Harmon.

23) Houston Texans: Andre Dillard, OT Washington State- The Texans offensive line was miserable in pass protection last year, and Dillard would be an immediate upgrade in that are. While he lacks the power at the point of attack to be impactful in the run game, Dillard is a very good athlete with excellent footwork in the 45 degree set and the vertical set. Houston can move Julie’n Davenport to the right side and let Dillard protect Deshaun Watson’s blindside.

24) Oakland Raiders via Chicago Bears: Jawaan Taylor, OT Florida- The Raiders also need offensive line help. However, unlike Houston before them, they need a power blocking right tackle instead of a pass blocking athlete on the left side of a zone blocking scheme. That’s Jawaan Taylor to a tee.

25) *Jacksonville Jaguars via Philadelphia Eagles: Dalton Risner, OT/OG Kansas State- Jacksonville is yet another team that needs offensive line help. Risner is a perfect fit for them. He provides an attitude and competitiveness up front that the Jaguars lack, especially for a team that wants to win in the trenches. Risner is a mauler in the run game and will be a quality right guard in the NFL.

26) Indianapolis Colts: Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi State- The Colts were a surprise playoff team in 2018. In order to stay there in 2019, they will need to continue to build up their defense. Simmons has a lightning quick get off and a bevy of pass rushing moves. I expect him to go higher than this on draft day, but with a lot of positions at a premium in this draft, players along the defensive front are bound to fall.

27) Oakland Raiders via Dallas Cowboys: Josh Jacobs, RB Alabama- This is not Jon Gruden’s prototypical running back in terms of size, but it is his prototypical running back in terms of toughness. Jacobs is a physical runner in between the tackles, and he’s a game changer in the pass game. While I don’t have him as high as others in the draft community do, there’s no doubt Jacobs is RB1 this year.

28) Los Angeles Chargers: Dexter Lawrence, NT Clemson- This is my layup of the draft season. The Chargers need someone in the middle of their defense to help them against the run, and that is Lawrence to a tee.

29) Kansas City Chiefs: Rock Ya-Sin, CB Temple- Kansas City’s defense was dreadful last year, despite having a strong pass rush. That would lead you to believe their secondary was a big negative, and needs to be upgraded. Rock Ya-Sin excels in mirroring receivers, and it’s his ability to flip his hips and stay with players that makes me think he can be a stud at the next level.

30) Green Bay Packers via New Orleans Saints: Nasir Adderley, FS Delaware- Adderley fills a major need for the Packers at the safety position. He can play the single high safety spot, showing good range sideline to sideline. He has good ball skills as well, which would be a major boost to a team that was second to last in interceptions on defense last year.

31) *New York Giants via Los Angeles Rams: Dwayne Haskins, QB Ohio State- First off, I’m aware there’s zero chance Dwayne Haskins makes it out of the top ten in the actual draft. However, he’s easily QB2 on my board and really not worthy of a first round selection. I think Murray shows much better anticipation than Haskins, and Murray also fits throws into NFL windows more consistently. Haskins has flashes of brilliance, and definitely has the arm talent to one day be a quality starter. Right now, there’s too many inconsistencies in his mechanics for me to justify him being highly coveted.

Having said that, teams will be willing to take a chance on him because of the position he plays. Teams will also want to take the chance in round one rather than later in the draft to ensure they have the fifth year option on him. The Giants are that team this time around, and the trade back into round one to get the fifth year option on Haskins.

32) *Cleveland Browns via New England Patriots: Yodny Cajuste, OT West Virginia- Cajuste has good footwork in the vertical set, showing quick feet in the kickslide and the ability to maintain high hands and a good pad level. He definitely has areas that need improving, particularly at the point of attack in the jump set and the run game (he’s more of a stopper than a guy who wins in the run game with power), but Cajuste is a prospect that can become a solid tackle at the next level.

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

1) Philadelphia Eagles trade the #25, #57 and Nick Foles to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the #7 and the #102.

2) Pittsburgh Steelers trade the #20, #83 and a 2020 5th round pick to the Washington Redskins for the #15 and a 2020 6th round pick.

3) New England Patriots trade the #32, #56, and #73 to the Cleveland Browns for the #17, #95 and #133

4) New York Giants trade the #37, #132, and a 2020 5th round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for the #31.

ROUND TWO

33) Arizona Cardinals: David Edwards, OT Wisconsin- Edwards is incredibly advanced for someone who converted to the offensive line a few years ago. He’s a high upside pick because his technique will only get better as he becomes more comfortable with the position.

34) Indianapolis Colts via New York Jets: AJ Brown, WR Ole Miss- Brown is a player who excels in the short to intermediate passing game. He would be an excellent compliment to T.Y. Hilton, who’s one of the best deep ball threats in the NFL.

35) Oakland Raiders: N’Keal Harry, WR Arizona State- Harry is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands. Oakland is desperate for playmakers on both sides of the ball, so this is an easy fit.

36) San Francisco 49ers: DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia- Baker could wind up much higher than this later on in the Draft Season if he an answer some questions I have about his straight-line speed and his fluidity as an athlete.

37) *Los Angeles Rams via New York Giants: Jachai Polite, EDGE Florida- The Rams have plenty of question marks this offseason, but the layup to me is to replace Dante Fowler in the draft rather than free agency. Polite is a bit undersized, but he’s excellent off the edge.

38) Jacksonville Jaguars: Irv Smith Jr., TE Alabama- Smith is a skilled route runner with great hands and he should be a quality red zone threat for the Jaguars.

39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mack Wilson, ILB Alabama- Absolute steal here for the Buccaneers. Wilson replaces pending free agent Kwon Alexander as a three down starter from day one.

40) Buffalo Bills: Greg Little, OT Ole Miss- Buffalo’s offensive line needs a lot of work, it was a big reason why they regressed in 2018. Little is a bit of a project for the left side, but I think his power at the point of attack will help him start on the right side from day one.

41) *Carolina Panthers via Denver Broncos: Anthony Nelson, EDGE Iowa- Carolina trades up to land what they hope is the solution to their pass rushing problems.

42) Cincinnati Bengals: Kaden Smith, TE Stanford- The Bengals offense has struggled since losing Tyler Eifert to a number of injuries in the past few years. Smith is a unique athlete for the tight end position; he can help AJ Green see less double teams.

43) Detroit Lions: Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State- Oruwariye is a long corner with good ball skills. He would help solidify the Lions need for a cornerback opposite Darius Slay.

44) Green Bay Packers: Tytus Howard, OT Alabama State- Howard has ideal size for the position and the ability to counter pass rushers. He needs work in the jump set and being more physical up front in the run game, but Howard is a good pick for a team that has the luxury to bring him along slowly like the Packers can.

45) Atlanta Falcons: Joejuan Williams, CB Vanderbilt- Williams isn’t the Falcons prototypical corner, but he does have the length and size that Dan Quinn used to build defenses around in Seattle.

46) Washington Redskins: Jonathan Abram, SS Mississippi State- Washington needs a replacement for HaHa Clinton-Dix in the back end that can play close to the line of scrimmage and cover as well. Abram is a perfect scheme fit.

47) *Denver Broncos via Carolina Panthers: Daniel Jones, QB Duke- Well, somebody has to pick quarterbacks in this draft, and Denver is one of them. They trade back and grab another one of John Elway’s “prototypical size,” QB prospects.

48) Miami Dolphins: Deebo Samuel, WR South Carolina- Miami’s receiving core was decent last year, but they need a true playmaker at the position.

49) Cleveland Browns: Charles Omenihu, DL Texas- Omenihu is a big time pass rusher as a three technique and would establish the Browns as one of the best young defensive lines in the NFL.

50) Minnesota Vikings: Michael Dieter, OL Wisconsin- I’m willing to “ride or die,” with Dieter this year as a guy who can move inside and be a solid player. He was up and down at the Senior Bowl but I think his intelligence for the position will win out.

51) Tennessee Titans: Oshane Ximines, EDGE Old Dominion- I like the idea of the Titans taking an edge player early in this draft to play opposite Harold Landry, instead of them trying to sign a veteran player as a quick fix.

52) Pittsburgh Steelers: Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson- If the Steelers come out of this draft with Devin White and Trayvon Mullen, I think there would be a parade in Pittsburgh the following day.

53) *Jacksonville Jaguars from Philadelphia Eagles via Baltimore Ravens: Devin Bush, ILB Michigan- This is a bit of a weird one, but the fit makes sense. Bush would be excellent for the Jags on the strong side because he shoots gaps well and he could still drop in coverage if asked to do so.

54) Houston Texans via Seattle Seahawks: Renell Wren, DT/NT Arizona State- Wren can be a quality two gap player at the next level because of his get off and his ability to stack and shed.

55) *Kansas City Chiefs via Houston Texans: Rodney Anderson, RB Oklahoma- Trading up for a running back may seem odd, but the Chiefs have to find a starting caliber RB this offseason. Anderson would be a top 50 pick easy without the medical concerns, so this is a calculated gamble for KC.

56) *Cleveland Browns from New England Patriots via Chicago Bears: Julian Love, CB Notre Dame- Love is my last cornerback on the board with a grade worthy of a top 75 selection. While this is still a reach, Cleveland makes the reach out of necessity.

57) Philadelphia Eagles: Damien Harris, RB Alabama- Philadelphia opts to draft one of the few potential three down backs in this class instead of attempting to sign one in free agency with the limited money they have.

58) Dallas Cowboys: Dawson Knox, TE Ole Miss- Knox is a big time athlete who should help Dak Prescott as a safety valve on third down. Even though Knox’s route tree was extremely limited at OIe Miss, I think he’ll excel at it at the next level.

59) Indianapolis Colts: Khaleke Hudson, SS Michigan- Malik Hooker’s ability as a cover one, single high safety means that the Colts can select a more traditional strong safety to help their run defense.

60) Los Angeles Chargers: Damarkus Lodge, WR Ole Miss- The Chargers are going to lose Tyrell Williams in free agency, making Lodge his replacement as their deep ball threat. Lodge has some drops, but he’s a burner with the ability to get a quality release on almost every snap.

Editor’s Note: I think Lodge’s drops are more mental than anything else because he flashes some ridiculous catches and an absurd catch radius. If he stays focused, he has big time potential.

61) *Houston Texans via Kansas City Chiefs: Chase Winovich, EDGE Michigan- The Texans are most likely keeping Jadeveon Clowney, but Whitney Mercilus may be forced to walk after next year so the Texans can pay Deshaun Watson.

62) New Orleans Saints: Isaac Huata, TE Georgia- Yet another tight end off the board here. Huata is a big time run blocker and he’s improving as a pass catcher. I think New Orleans can get the most out him.

63) Kansas City Chiefs via Los Angeles Rams: Erik McCoy, C Texas A&M- The center class is weak, but McCoy’s tape against Clemson versus their interior line talent makes me think his upside could be huge.

64) New England Patriots: Jerry Tillery, DT Notre Dame- The Patriots stealing a pass rushing three technique like Tillery at the bottom of round two is an absolute joke.

TRADES IN ROUND TWO

1) Carolina Panthers trade the #47 and #108 to the Denver Broncos for the #41

2) Kansas City Chiefs trade #61, #156 and a 2020 4th round pick to the Houston Texans for the #55 and a 2020 5th round pick

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Jordan Katz 2019 Big Board 1.0: Part Two (26-50)

Posted on February 2, 2019 Updated on February 6, 2019

This is part two of my top 50 players for the 2019 NFL Draft. For part one, players 1-25, click the link. (https://draftstock.net/home/https-draftstock-net-2019-01-28-jordan-katz-2019-big-board-1-0-top-50-1-25/)

26) Dexter Lawrence, DT/NT Clemson: Lawrence is a behemoth along the interior. He’s a prototypical one tech, showing the ability to eat blockers and be dominant the run game. Lawrence has some upside as a pass rusher as well. While he wasn’t used that way at Clemson, I think he has the power to collapse the pocket and help out the edge rushers. Lawrence may not have elite upside, but he’s the one true NFL quality nose tackle in this draft.

27) AJ Brown, WR Ole Miss: I know many will think this is a little high for Brown, and I’ll admit this is pending a quality showing in Indianapolis in a month or so. However, Brown has unique ability out of the slot, and I think his quickness and precision in and out of cuts can allow him to separate on the outside as well. If he tests well and proves he’s more than just a slot receiver, and I think he will, Brown will prove to be another reliable target in a strong pass catching class.

28) Mack Wilson, ILB Alabama: Wilson is being a bit undervalued, in my opinion. He’s not Devin White athletically, but Wilson moves fluidly and flips his hips effortlessly in coverage. I think he can mirror TE’s at the next level and he can read in zone very well. Wilson also takes good angles to the ball and plays downhill with poise. He should be a quality linebacker at the next level.

29) Cody Ford, OT/OG Oklahoma: Offensive line in this draft isn’t wonderful, but Cody Ford is one of the bright spots. Ford is a unique athlete for someone with his size and stature (6’3, 340). He’s got quick feet, showing the ability to win in pass protection by beating the edge player to the spot. He needs to improve his hand placement, but I think Ford’s athleticism help him project to be a solid right guard or right tackle.

30) N’Keal Harry, WR Arizona State: Harry’s buzz has cooled recently, but I think that’s because he hasn’t been in the spotlight. He’s explosive with the ball in his hands and he wins with size and athleticism when the ball is in the air. If he tests well in Indianapolis and proves he can outrun NFL corners, Harry could wind up much higher on my board later on in the Draft Season.

31) Josh Jacobs, RB Alabama: I’m not as high on Jacobs as others, but there’s no question he’s the top running back in this draft. He’s slippery through the hole, his pad level is perfect on almost every carry,l and he has a powerful base, allowing him to break a number of arm tackles. Jacobs isn’t the best in pass protection, and since he can be a weapon in the pass game with his soft hands and route quickness, he will have to improve there to hit the evaluation that he’s at on many people’s big boards.

32) Irv Smith Jr, TE Alabama: Much like OJ Howard before him, Irv Smith’s ceiling in the NFL is higher than his usage rate at Alabama. He’s a big time athlete, a precise route runner, and he has good hands. He lines up all over the field and can create separation versus linebackers and safeties. Smith is yet another great tight end in this draft class.

33) Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State: Oruwariye had a case of the good, the bad and the ugly during Senior Bowl week, but I still trust him as an early day two pick based on his tape. He shows good ball skills and a unique ability to mirror receivers for someone of his size and length. If he can become better at using his hands early in receivers routes, he could have a long, productive career ahead of him.

34) Jawaan Taylor, OT Florida: Taylor is a right tackle all day at the next level. He’s a mauler in the run game, gaining leverage with inside hands and strength in his frame. I know many think he’s an elite prospect, and while I’m not quite on board with that (his footwork in the vertical and 45 degree sets have me concerned against the athletic pass rushers he’ll see in the NFL), I do think he projects as a day two pick at right tackle.

35) Andre Dillard, OT Washington State: Dillard is a bit of a puzzler for me. He’s smart and he’s very good in pass protection, with the ability to counter both a first and second move from opposing edge rushers. He gains leverage with inside hands and even when he is beat physically, he can counter it. Having said that, the latter of that statement is the part that’s concerning. Despite his athleticism and solid footwork, he lacks the upper body strength to play at the next level. He’s often pushed backward and I think he’s susceptible to being long armed be defensive ends. So in short, I’m hedging here by giving him a late first/early second round grade. Dillard is either going to be much better than my evaluation because of his kickslide and ability to stall edge rushers, or his lack of power will have him in the bust category.

36) Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma: Murray is an interesting prospect. There’s a lot of things he does well. For instance, he shows NFL level anticipation when throwing to receivers, laying the ball on them as they come out of their break. He’s got a pretty big arm as well. Now obviously the go to criticism is going to be his size, and while it’s accurate, it’s not in the way many are portraying. The issue with small quarterbacks is having passes batted at the line of scrimmage, not necessarily them being under 6’2. Guys like Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson didn’t have that issue, but I think Murray does. Having said all of that, Murray is easily my QB1 this year because he throws into NFL windows and gets aggressive with the football.

37) Dalton Risner, OT/OG Kansas State: Risner was one of the biggest winners from Senior Bowl week. He was significantly better at keeping his hands inside the defender’s shoulder pads and that allowed him to really use his power in order to gain leverage. Risner is a leader too, his competitiveness was evident all week and his energy was infectious from what I saw. I like him as a starting right guard at the next level.

38) DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia: Baker has some athletic questions to answer, but technique wise he’s very solid. Press coverage is where he excels, and he can open it up and mirror receivers as well. My question is his straight line speed, and if he can improve his footwork out of his T-Step. Overall, Baker is a smart player that can play in multiple schemes and be an effective starter.

39) Joejuan Williams, CB Vanderbilt: Williams is a massive cornerback (6’2, 205) with the ability to press up on receivers and get them off their route combinations using his hands. I like Williams’ ball skills as well; he posted 13 PBU’s and 4 picks this season. He’s a good athlete as well, he’s got long strides and can run with receivers down the field. Williams can move up this board if his footwork improves out of his T-Step and he becomes quicker, although the latter is tough to do at this position for someone of his size.

40) Yodny Cajuste, OT West Virginia: I’m willing to go down with the ship on Cajuste. His draft buzz has cooled because scouts question his athleticism, but I think he has the capability to be a starting left tackle. I don’t think he’s refined to one scheme in particular, although he shows big time strength in the run game, with the ability to wall off defenders and gain leverage by keeping his hands high. However, I think he’s a better athlete in space than he’s given credit for, and his kickslide improved drastically in 2018. I see a lot of upside in whoever lands Cajuste in April.

41) Charles Omenihu, DL Texas: Omenihu was someone who came across my twitter feed because of others in the draft community that I follow. They talked about how he had an extremely quick first step and won with his hands in many different ways, and boy were they right. He can long arm guards and push the pocket back, and he can rip past guards as well. Omenihu has plenty of moves in his arsenal, which makes him another coveted commodity along the defensive line in this draft.

42) Jonathan Abram, SS Mississippi State: Abram is a quality player, but his best role is when he plays close to the line of scrimmage. He’s a big hitter with good instincts and a feel for shooting gaps. Sometimes he’s over aggressive, and he does miss plays. But for the most part, he flies to the ball and levies some punishing hits. In coverage, he plays a solid cover two, and has decent instincts in the back. Overally, Abram is a very quality strong safety prospect at the next level.

43) Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson: Mullen is a weird study on tape. On the one hand, he has elite ball skills and he’s solid in man-to-man coverage. On the other hand, he should read and react better in off coverage, but he seems to be a step slow most of the time. Now it is true that he’s rarely challenged on tape, because he’s far and away the best secondary player on Clemson’s defense. The lack of targets does show his prowess in man coverage, but I still think there’s technical aspects he needs to work on to excel at the next level.

44) David Edwards, OT Wisconsin: There’s not a lot of buzz around David Edwards because his feet are not particularly quick. However, I think his intelligence at the position is second to none in this draft. Edwards is a converted tight end, and he played quarterback in high school as well. He’s become a quick study at tackle over the last few years, understanding who to pick up in blitzes and stunts. I would take Edwards over the majority of offensive linemen in this draft because his technique will continue to get better, and he’s smart.

45) Jerry Tillery, DL Notre Dame: Tillery put together a really good season at Notre Dame this past year. Despite some inconsistencies in his performances from game to game, I thought his size and length was apparent in each game. With a quick first step and the ability to beat one on one blocks along the interior, Tillery could be a nice fit for a team looking for a pass rushing three technique, either in a 4-3 at defensive tackle, or as a 3-4 defensive end.

46) Devin Bush, ILB Michigan: Bush surprised me when I broke him down on film. He’s a much better cover guy than I expected, showing the ability to flip his hips and recover with speed (Ohio State game has a great example of this). His strength is in the run game, he’s a punishing tackler and he fills gaps well. Despite this, it’s his inability to get off blocks that has him graded out in round two rather than round one.

47) Damien Harris, RB Alabama: The second Alabama running back on here is yet another potential three down back. Harris is a smart, patient runner and he’s a solid blocker as well. He’s not the most explosive runner, but he keeps his pads low and he excels in short yardage areas. I think Harris has the effectiveness similar to Mark Ingram at the next level, and in a weak running back class that puts him near the top of the list at the position.

48) Kaden Smith, TE Stanford: For those scoring at home, this is my fourth tight end in my top 50. Smith is an impressive athlete, winning with his size when the ball is in the air. He high points the ball extremely well, which makes him a big time red zone threat at 6’5. Smith needs to improve his route running, particularly his ability to separate out of the break, to really be a big time player at the next level. If Smith becomes better at the top of the stem, the sky’s the limit.

49) Deebo Samuel, WR South Carolina: Shoutout to my brother Justin with this one. For months we debated whether Samuel was a quality day two wide receiver, with the ability to separate with quickness and precision at the top of the stem, or if his double catches and lack of a catch radius would hamper his ability to win plays at the next level. After watching his highlights throughout Senior Bowl week, it’s safe to say I was wrong, and Justin was right. Samuel even showed the ability to high point the ball and grab passes outside what I thought was his range. He’s a solid day two pass catching option.

50) Oshane Ximines, EDGE/OLB Old Dominion: Ximines has big time ability off the edge. He’s technical in his pass rush, winning reps with his hands and quality moveset. He can counter a first punch from an offensive lineman, and he can long arm tackles as well. Ximines does gets bodied in the run game, and he’s not the most fluid athlete around the edge. Despite this, there’s some real upside here if he can improve his get off at the line and continue to refine his pass rushing moveset.

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