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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 Mock Draft 5.0

Posted on March 26, 2019 Updated on March 27, 2019

It’s been a few weeks since the last installment of my personal Mock Drafts. Now that the Combine has ended, as well as the first wave of free agency, it’s time to get back on the Mock Draft bandwagon.

The Combine did me a big solid this year by confirming a lot of things I saw on tape. I didn’t have to go back and re-watch many of the players that I was high or low on, because the athletic testing and drill portions of the combine not only confirmed players I was high on, but exposed weakness of players I was lower on.

Having said that, there were still some testing results that I didn’t see coming. For example, Devin Bush showing elite level athleticism, which I did not see coming. I thought he was fluid, but he showed the kind of stuff that a round one linebacker is made of (I still have a round two grade on him, but you will see him much higher in this mock). A reverse example would be Greedy Williams, who really struggled during the on the field drills. His backpedal and ability to flip his hips out of the backpedal were oddly erratic. Williams became even more polarizing after the weekend in Indianapolis.

These are just two examples of a few different things you will see in this mock draft. As always, trades are denoted with an asterisk, and both teams have to be in a position to make a deal happen. That’s why you won’t see any trades in the top 5, even though that will definitely take place in my Prediction Mock Draft (the goal there is to get every selection correct). This is strictly what I would do if I was the GM for every team. Let’s get to it.

ROUND ONE

1) Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State- Bosa’s three cone time and workout during the drills should leave little doubt that he is the best player in this draft. When you factor in his terrific tape, it leaves you puzzled as to why the Cardinals might go Kyler Murray at one instead of Bosa.

2) San Francisco 49ers: Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama- The Niners are essentially penciled in to a pass rusher in some fashion if they keep the second overall selection. Williams goes here in a second straight mock draft for me because of his ability to create pressure along the interior.

3) New York Jets: Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State- With the Jets still being unable to trade out of the third selection, they move to selecting their biggest need. Burns goes here because of his ability to dip and bend around the edge and the fact that he has the frame to bulk up and play the run without losing the athleticism that makes him a top prospect. He can also work back to the QB with a strong move-set if the tackle takes the arch away.

4) Oakland Raiders: Ed Oliver, DT Houston- Oliver should’ve worked out at the combine. Even if he tested in a lower bracket athletically than people thought, not only would it have been forgiven because he clearly put on water weight, but he also still would’ve tested as one of the better pound for pound athletes at the combine. This may have locked him into the 9-15 range come April, however I would take him before that. He’s lightning quick off the line, he can stack and shed, and he can collapse the pocket as a pass rusher.

5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jonah Williams, OT Alabama- Tampa Bay’s offense should be much improved under the coaching of Bruce Arians. In order for this to happen though, the Bucs offensive line has to improve in 2019.

Williams has all-pro potential at guard or tackle. I think he is far and away the best offensive lineman in this draft, and well worthy of a top five selection in this draft.

6) New York Giants: Montez Sweat, EDGE Mississippi State- There’s a really good chance that the Giants would take a Quarterback here as their future starter, then use the rest of the draft to address other needs. I think this is a massive mistake. Why rush to take a mediocre QB when you can wait a year for guys like Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert? Or, if you are with David Gettleman, and truly believe that Eli Manning has a few good years left (you’d also be wrong, but that’s neither here nor there), why not wait for Trevor Lawrence? The Giants would be better off continuing to rebuild this roster and inserting the Quarterback last.

Therefore, if I were running the Giants, I would take an elite edge talent like Sweat, trade down from 17 (we’ll get to that later), and wait on the QB until next year.

7) Jacksonville Jaguars: DK Metcalf, WR Ole Miss- The Jaguars will want to open up their offense in 2019 behind Nick Foles. The problem is, they currently do not have an elite target to allow them to do so.

Metcalf has some negative buzz because of his three cone and short shuttle, but that’s just lazy scouting. When you watch the tape, you see a player who destroys corners at the line of scrimmage, and can sink his hips to allow himself to separate in and out of cuts. He obviously wins over the top as well as anyone we’ve seen in a while, but his route running being “subpar,” is a farce. This dude is an elite talent.

8) Detroit Lions: Byron Murphy, CB Washington- Murphy is far and away my top cornerback in a weak draft class, which means he lands himself in the Top 10. Matt Patricia looks to use his corners aggressively, which also make Murphy a perfect fit. He can man up defenders on the boundary as well as from the slot, and his footwork is tremendous in off coverage. His versatility opposite Darius Slay will be a big boost to the Lions defense.

9) *Washington Redskins via Buffalo Bills: Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma- Washington still makes sense to aggressively pursue Murray if he falls past the Cardinals at the top spot. They need a true playmaker at the quarterback position, and that guy is most assuredly not Case Keenum. Washington jumps Cincinnati and selects their quarterback of the future.

10) Denver Broncos: Devin White, ILB LSU- Devin Bush was the talk of the combine for the off ball linebackers, and rightfully so because his combine was tremendous. However, Devin White tested equally as athletic. White’s tape is much better than Devin Bush, so I still think he should be the first Devin off the board in 2019.

11) Cincinnati Bengals: Jawaan Taylor, OT Florida- Bobby Hart was the worst contract of Free Agency 2019. There’s no reason that Hart should be starting on a team in 2019. In fact, there’s so little reason that I’m still giving the Bengals a right tackle at 11 if I was in charge of the draft.

Taylor is a mauler in the run game and he excels when he’s able to get his hands on defenders early in the play. He would give the Bengals offensive line some much needed toughness.

12) Green Bay Packers: Devin Bush, ILB Michigan- As I mentioned earlier, Bush wowed in Indy. He showed elite athleticism and insane fluidity in his hips. I think he has a tendency to over pursue on tape, but that’s a flaw of all three of the top inside linebackers in this draft. I was pleasantly surprised by his tape all year and he’s worthy of ILB2 on my board after a superb showing at the combine.

Editor’s Note: This is still super early for Bush to go off the board based on my big board, but because ILB is so thin this year and the Packers need a signal caller in the middle of the defense, Bush gets catapulted up the draft board.

13) Miami Dolphins: Chris Lindstrom, OG Boston College- Miami has clearly entered a rebuild, which lends itself to “BPA,” being the selection at 13 if they cannot trade down. Lindstrom is a 10 year starter at guard in the NFL with All-Pro potential. He has little to no weaknesses in his technique and he can start on the left or right side.

14) Atlanta Falcons: Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi State- I know Simmons is set to miss the first month or so of the season because of an ACL tear, but his talent and tape still warrant him to be a top 20 selection. If your defense is in a position to wait for Simmons to come back, his pass rushing ability will make him well worth the wait. Putting Simmons next to Grady Jarrett could create a phenomenal interior pass rush.

15) *Buffalo Bills via Washington Redskins: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, WR Oklahoma- The Bills did make a lot of acquisitions to their offense, but I wouldn’t call any of them significant. They still need a true playmaker to bring the added dimension that their offense is missing.

Brown can beat the defense over the top, he’s a better route runner in and out of cuts than many are advertising, and most importantly for the Bills, he’s explosive with the ball in his hands.

16) Carolina Panthers: Rashan Gary, DL Michigan- If the Panthers are looking for the bigger 4-3 defensive end that they have used so effectively over the last 15+ years, Gary falling to 16 would be a home run. I still believe he’s better as a three technique, but his power and athleticism on the edge could make him a matchup nightmare for teams at the next level, particularly the ones going to smaller and more athletic offensive tackles.

17) *New England Patriots from New York Giants via Cleveland Browns: Noah Fant, TE Iowa- Can you figure out what I would do if I was the Patriots yet? New England has 12 draft picks in a noticeably weak draft class. That lends itself to doing one of two things; either trade up and land a player they covet, or trade for assets next year. Fant has slid down the board twice, and lord knows the Patriots would love to find a scenario where they could trade up for one of the two stud tight ends in this draft.

The Giants also have 12 selections in this draft. So why would it make sense for the Giants to trade backward and acquire more assets in a weak draft class? The answer is very simple; the Giants roster is a mess. They need picks now, later and in the future. The more assets they have, the better chances there are of them being able to draft contributors this year and pick up future selections.

18) Minnesota Vikings: Cody Ford, OG/OT Oklahoma- Ford is a better scheme fit than Andre Dillard because of his ability in the run game. I think interior line play is the biggest need along the front for the Vikings, so Ford makes more sense than Dillard in that regard as well.

19) Tennessee Titans: TJ Hockenson, TE Iowa- If one of the Iowa tight ends are on the board here at 19, I cannot see a way the Titans pass. They need a legitimate threat on third downs in the middle of the field, and someone who can block in the run game. In short, they need TJ Hockenson.

20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Rock Ya-Sin, CB Temple- Ya-Sin has highs and lows on tape, but the potential to be a quality starter is very noticeable. I like his ability to mirror receivers and he drives well off of his back foot in off coverages. He makes a lot of plays on the ball as well. Pittsburgh uses a lot of different looks in the secondary, so the scheme fit makes a lot of sense.

21) Seattle Seahawks: Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson- Wilkins uses his quickness in both the run and pass game to create disruptive plays time and time again. His athleticism and intelligence along the defensive would be a big boost to the Seahawks front four.

22) Baltimore Ravens: N’Keal Harry, WR Arizona State- The Ravens lost some key pieces in free agency, but the number one goal for the offseason remains getting Lamar Jackson weapons. Harry put to rest any questions about his ability to stretch the field at the combine, showing quality numbers in the 40 as well as the agility drills. Harry’s best trait is his ability with the ball in his hands, which will allow Baltimore to use him in a number of different ways and make him a chess piece in what I still suspect will be a semi-unconventional offense.

23) Houston Texans: Andre Dillard, OT Washington State- Houston needs offensive line. That’s all the analysis needed here.

24) Oakland Raiders via Chicago Bears: Anthony Nelson, EDGE/DE Iowa- All throughout the draft process I’ve been a huge fan of Nelson. He was incredibly similar to Clelin Ferrell on tape, winning with technique at the line of scrimmage instead of sheer dip and bend ability. What I thought separated him was he possessed the ability to run the arch, and his quickness off the line was much better. After the agility drills at the combine, Nelson solidified himself as the round one talent I saw on tape.

25) Philadelphia Eagles: Josh Jacobs, RB Alabama- Jacobs ran a less than impressive 40 time at his pro day, but that’s not a death sentence. Alvin Kamara and Le’Veon Bell didn’t have impressive times either, and they still excel in the pass game. To me, his value in a mock draft as well on my big board remains unchanged. Philly is a team that can reach for him in the backend of round one because they need a game changer at running back.

26) Indianapolis Colts: AJ Brown, WR Ole Miss- Brown is a perfect complimentary piece to T.Y. Hilton. He excels in the short to intermediate window, separating with quickness at the line of scrimmage and out of the break. The Colts signed Devin Funchess for a year to be a quick fix to their receiving core, but they still need a playmaker out of the slot.

27) Oakland Raiders via Dallas Cowboys: Greedy Williams, CB LSU- I think Williams can still be a quality cornerback in the NFL. His drill portion of his combine workout was a struggle, but he has phenomenal athleticism, good ball skills and the ability to mirror receivers. If his footwork can improve in off coverage, and he learns to become more physical, Williams could be the top flight corner many thought he was.

28) Los Angeles Chargers: Dexter Lawrence, NT Clemson- Even though the Chargers signed Brandon Mebane, they still need size up front. Lawrence is a dominant nose tackle against the run, and he’s athletic enough to play on passing downs. He can help collapse the pocket and create one-on-ones for the Chargers dominant pass rushers.

29) Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Allen, EDGE Kentucky- By now you all know that I’m lower on Josh Allen than the media is, but what a fit this would be. Allen’s ability to dip and bend around the edge would be a phenomenal compliment to Chris Jones’ ability to generate pressure from the interior.

Editor’s Note: I don’t think Allen is as good at using his hands to gain leverage as some of the other rushers in this draft. That’s the rationale to me having him lower on my board.

30) Green Bay Packers via New Orleans Saints: Irv Smith Jr., TE Alabama- I know the Packers signed Marcedes Lewis and still have Jimmy Graham, but neither are the players they used to be. Smith is a legitimate playmaker in the middle of the field, he would immediately be their best run blocker at the position, and he’s improving as a route runner.

31) *Denver Broncos via Los Angeles Rams: Dwayne Haskins, QB Ohio State- I still love the idea of a team that needs a QB of the future trading up into round one to get the fifth year option on the player of choice instead of overdrafting him in the top half of round one. If you have to trade up anyway, why not wait until the point where you can give less draft capital instead of panicking and trying to make lemonade out of oranges in the top 10?

32) *New York Giants via New England Patriots: Erik McCoy, OG/C Texas A&M- The Giants offensive line still needs work in order for Eli Manning to “be a quality quarterback,” like GM David Gettleman thinks he can be. McCoy barely edges Garrett Bradbury as my top center, but both of them have good footwork and athleticism. They both possess the power to finish defenders and the ability to square the shoulder pads at the second level. McCoy is just a little better at it than Bradbury, which is why he’s the selection here.

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

1- Washington Redskins trade the #15, #46 and a 2020 2nd Round Pick to the Miami Dolphins for the #9 and a 2020 4th Round Pick.

2- New England Patriots trade the #32, #56, and #97 to the New York Giants for the #17 and the #143.

3- Denver Broncos trade the #41, #71 and #125 to the Los Angeles Rams for the #31 and #94,

ROUND TWO

33) *Detroit Lions via Arizona Cardinals: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Clemson- Detroit needs a quality edge rusher opposite their newest free agent acquisition Trey Flowers. With Clelin Ferrell falling down the draft board due to poor agility drills at the combine, the Lions come up to grab a player who’s tape still screams successful NFL starter as an edge player.

34) Indianapolis Colts via New York Jets: Khalen Saunders, DL Western Illinois- Saunders is an impressive athlete for his size. His quickness as well as his ability to stack and shed make him a really intriguing day two prospect.

35) *Pittsburgh Steelers via Oakland Raiders: Mack Wilson, ILB Alabama- Wilson didn’t have the best pro day, but he’s still one of the better off ball linebackers in a very weak draft class. The Steelers need a three down middle linebacker desperately, so they come flying up the draft board for the only one left.

36) San Francisco 49ers: Kelvin Harmon, WR NC State- I’m still rolling with Harmon as one of the better receivers in this draft despite a less than impressive Combine performance. His tape is really strong. Harmon creates separation at the line of scrimmage as well as anyone in the draft, and he wins one-on-ones with his size and ability to high point the football. I think Harmon would be an excellent compliment to Marquise Goodwin and Dante Pettis.

37) New York Giants: Hakeem Butler, WR Iowa State- Sticking with the “the Giants should wait for a Quarterback until next year,” theme, New York needs to revamp their receiving core before their quarterback of the future steps onto the field. Butler is a ridiculous athlete with the ability to make some absurd catches. If he fixes the drops that plagued him at Iowa State, he could be a superstar in the NFL.

38) Jacksonville Jaguars: Yodny Cajuste, OT West Virginia- I think Cajuste could become a quality starter at either left or right tackle in the NFL. He wins with inside hands in pass protection and has the ability to counterpunch with strength.

39) *Houston Texans via Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Garrett Bradbury, OG/C NC State- Bradbury’s game is very similar to Erik McCoy’s. Both players finish opponents in the run game, and both players possess quality athleticism for the center position. In an effort to continue to revamp one of the worst offensive lines in football, Houston trades up to land a high quality starter along the interior in Bradbury.

Editor’s Note: Here’s the Tampa Bay trade down I alluded to them making back at the fifth selection. The Bucs are pretty much guaranteed to trade down at some point in the first two rounds of this draft because they need extra assets.

40) Buffalo Bills: Dalton Risner, OG/OT Kansas State- Risner is a mauler in the run game. He drives opposing players backwards with a strong lower base, and gets his hands on opponents quickly in both the run and pass game. Risner should make a good right guard at the next level.

41) Los Angeles Rams via Denver Broncos: Jachai Polite, EDGE Florida- Polite had a tough Combine week. He had a tough interview process, he showed a slower than normal 10 yard split for someone of his size, and then he got hurt and had to miss the rest of the workout.

Fortunately, his tape is still very strong, and the Rams were supposedly his best interview. He now has some questions to answer, but Polite’s ability to bend around the edge and get to the passer should keep him as a second round selection.

42) Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Jones, QB Duke- This is a definitive overdraft, but Jones is one of three quarterbacks on my board with a day one or two grade. He has solid arm strength and decent anticipation, but he has to sit at least a year in order to succeed.

43) *Arizona Cardinals via Detroit Lions: Deebo Samuel, WR South Carolina- Samuel was one of my biggest surprises this year when I dove into his tape. I expected to see flashes of greatness, but inconsistency. Instead I saw one of the more complete receivers in the draft. With precise route running, solid hands and the ability to win one-on-ones from multiple spots across the line of scrimmage, Samuel is a really quality option for any team looking for a day two pass catcher this year.

44) Green Bay Packers: Parris Campbell, WR Ohio State- Here’s an interesting fit that I’m a big fan of. Campbell is a weapon, put the ball in his hands and he creates plays. What surprised me when breaking him down was his route running. I don’t think Campbell is just a gimmick receiver, even though lots of his touches resembled that at Ohio State. Giving Aaron Rodgers a weapon like Campbell would be very interesting.

45) Atlanta Falcons: Tytus Howard, OT Alabama State- Howard needs to continue to polish his technique in all three sets, but he has the ideal size and frame for a right tackle at the next level. He shows a level of intelligence for the position that you can’t teach, which is very impressive considering he’s still relatively new to the offensive line (he was a quarterback in high school). This is a good target for the Falcons on day two should they go defensive line in round one.

46) *Buffalo Bills via Washington Redskins: Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State- Even though the Bills signed Kevin Johnson and EJ Gaines in free agency, they only signed both players to one year deals. They still need a number two corner of the future. Oruwariye has good ball skills, he mirrors receivers well, and his hips flip effortlessly for a bigger corner. His backpedal and press coverage need to improve, but every corner in this class comes with baggage in some way.

47) Carolina Panthers: Deionte Thompson, FS Alabama- The safety class fell hard in this mock draft, but that could be representative of what happens on draft day. Thompson is still my top safety in this draft class because of his ball skills in the back as well as his willingness to come up and tackle from the single high position.

48) Miami Dolphins: Charles Omenihu, DL Texas- “Just Draft Talent.” That is the slogan for the Dolphins in this draft. It doesn’t matter what position, just take the best player on the board.

49) Cleveland Browns: Justin Layne, CB Michigan State- Somehow, the Browns snag a quality number two corner, a major need for them, despite having traded their first round pick to the Giants in the Odell Beckham trade. Layne is a big time athlete for a bigger corner, and his ability in man coverage ranks among the top in this draft class.

50) Minnesota Vikings: Jerry Tillery, DT Notre Dame- One of the more under the radar losses this offseason was the Vikings losing Sheldon Richardson. They need to replace him with an athletic three technique that excels at rushing the passer in order to keep their front four as dominant as it was last year. Enter Jerry Tillery.

51) Tennessee Titans: Renell Wren, DT/NT Arizona State- The Titans need depth along their defensive front in this draft. Wren has impressive athleticism for someone of his size, a good motor, and the ability to stack and shed.

52) *Oakland Raiders via Pittsburgh Steelers: Damien Harris, RB Alabama- The two Alabama running backs are the only two RBs worth selecting in the top 64 this year. Both Harris and Jacobs are three down backs at the next level. They excel at running between the tackles, they can pass protect, and they can catch the ball out of the backfield. After trading backwards, Oakland grabs Harris to compete for their starting running back job.

53) Philadelphia Eagles via Baltimore Ravens: David Edwards, OT Wisconsin- I’ve mentioned how I am much higher on Edwards than most because of the intelligence he shows for someone that is still new to the offensive line position. The Eagles are a perfect team to snag him on day two and let him develop his technique for a year before replacing Jason Peters.

Editor’s Note: Hal Vaitai has been too inconsistent for me to trust him long term at the position. That’s why the pick here is Edwards.

54) *Tampa Bay Buccaneers from Houston Texans via Seattle Seahawks: Nasir Adderley, FS Delaware- Another second round steal here. With safeties falling down the board, Tampa Bay grabs a single high ball hawk for Todd Bowles’ defense.

55) Houston Texans: Jace Sternberger, TE Texas A&M- I think Deshaun Watson could benefit from a move tight end in the middle of the field. Sternberger has good hands and a solid catch radius, but his fluidity in his route combinations that have me excited about what he could be at the next level.

56) *New York Giants from New England Patriots via Chicago Bears: Joejuan Williams, CB Vanderbilt- Joejuan Williams struggled during the combine, but his 40 time was much better at his pro day. Normally I would still be inclined to not evaluate that as highly, but Williams was laser timed at Vandy. He reaffirmed what I thought I saw on tape; the makeup speed would translate for a guy who excels as a press corner. I still like Williams as a CB2 in the NFL.

57) *San Francisco 49ers via Philadelphia Eagles: Amani Hooker, FS Iowa- Hooker, in my opinion, is a better version of Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. I think he has better man skills in the slot, I like his ability to play the run better, and he reads and reacts just as well from the single high spot. San Francisco needs game changers in the secondary, or at the very least, players who can do multiple things. They trade up for Hooker.

58) Dallas Cowboys: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, CB/FS Florida- Dallas needs a ball hawk at free safety, but they also need a guy who can play nickel as well. If that doesn’t describe CGJ in a nutshell, I don’t know what does.

59) Indianapolis Colts: Johnathan Abram, SS Mississippi State- Abram is a quality in the box safety. He shoots gaps around the line of scrimmage and boy is he a thumper. I don’t think he’s a liability in cover two either, although it’s definitely the portion of his game that needs work. Overall, Abram can be a chess piece if he becomes a better player in coverage.

60) Los Angeles Chargers: David Long, CB Michigan- The Chargers lost some depth in the back end of their defense from last year to this year. Because it’s such an integral part of their defense, they should look to replenish the cornerback position early in this draft.

61) Kansas City Chiefs: Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson- Mullen didn’t do a lot during the Combine to solidify his draft position. If anything, he confirmed the up and down play I saw on tape. Mullen can man up well at the line of scrimmage and his ball skills are impressive. Having said that, he has to become more consistent in order for him to succeed in the NFL.

62) New Orleans Saints: Jordan Brown, CB South Dakota State- A run on defensive backs like this is the exact kind of panic that could happen in this draft. It may not be to this extent, but the lack of cornerback and safety depth will get teams to jump at the chance to select players they are high on. New Orleans needs a number two corner, so they round out the run on secondary players with Jordan Brown.

63) Kansas City Chiefs via Los Angeles Rams: Elgton Jenkins, OG/C Mississippi State- The Chiefs desperately need to replace Mitch Morse early in this draft. Having a quality center to help direct traffic up front is very key for a young QB to continue to develop. Jenkins moves well in the short areas of the field, which should mesh nicely with the Eagles scheme up front.

64) New England Patriots: Andy Isabella, WR Massachusetts- Offensive weapons is the biggest need for the Patriots this offseason. After trading up for Noah Fant in round one, the Patriots select Isabella in round two.

Editor’s Note: Isabella is more than just a shifty receiver out of the slot. He reminds me a lot of Julian Edelman. He is able to win route combinations on the boundary with his quickness in and out of cuts. Isabella was also a former track star in high school, so he has the ability to stretch the defense. If the Patriots grab him at some point in this draft, look for him in your fantasy football drafts come September.

TRADES IN ROUND TWO

1- Detroit Lions trade the #43 and #89 to the Arizona Cardinals for the #33 and a 2020 5th Round Pick.

2- Pittsburgh Steelers trade the #52, #84 and #122 to the Oakland Raiders for #35, #218 and a 2020 6th Round Pick.

3- Houston Texans trade the #54, #86 and #195 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the #39.

4- San Francisco 49ers trade the #67 and #104 to the Philadelphia Eagles for the #57 and #208.

ROUND THREE

65) Arizona Cardinals: DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia

66) Oakland Raiders: Dawson Knox, TE Ole Miss

67) *Philadelphia Eagles via San Francisco 49ers: Blake Cashman, ILB Minnesota

68) New York Jets: Dennis Daley, OT South Carolina

69) Jacksonville Jaguars: Darnell Savage, FS Maryland

70) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Christian Miller, EDGE Alabama

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

72) *Los Angeles Rams via Denver Broncos: Kendall Sheffield, CB Ohio State

73) Cincinnati Bengals: Dru Samia, OG Oklahoma

74) New England Patriots via Detroit Lions: Trysten Hill, DT UCF

75) Buffalo Bills: Chase Winovich, EDGE Michigan

76) Green Bay Packers: Oshane Ximines, EDGE Old Dominion

77) Washington Redskins: Emanuel Hall, WR Missouri

78) Carolina Panthers: Kahale Warring, TE San Diego State

79) Miami Dolphins: Sean Bunting, CB Central Michigan

80) Atlanta Falcons: Maxx Crosby, EDGE Eastern Michigan

81) Cleveland Browns: Nate Davis, OG Charlotte

82) Minnesota Vikings: Bobby Evans, OT/OG Oklahoma

83) Tennessee Titans: Riley Ridley, WR Georgia

84) *Oakland Raiders via Pittsburgh Steelers: Isaiah Johnson, CB Houston

85) Seattle Seahawks: Juan Thornhill, SS Virginia

86) Baltimore Ravens: Damarkus Lodge, WR Ole Miss (double wide outs because they need it)

87) *Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Houston Texans: Ryan Bates, OL Penn State

88) Chicago Bears: Zach Allen, DL Boston College

89) *Arizona Cardinals from Detroit Lions via Philadelphia Eagles: Kaleb McGary, OT Washington

90) Indianapolis Colts: Vosean Joseph, ILB Florida

91) *New York Jets via Dallas Cowboys: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR Stanford

92) Los Angeles Chargers: Max Scharping, OT Northern Illinois

93) Kansas City Chiefs: Rodney Anderson, RB Oklahoma

94) New York Jets via New Orleans Saints: Jamel Dean, CB Auburn

95) Los Angeles Rams: Germaine Pratt, ILB NC State

96) Miami Dolphins from Cleveland Browns via New England Patriots: Mecole Hardman, WR Georgia

97) Washington Redskins: Ross Pierschbacher, OG/C Alabama

98) New England Patriots: Tyree Jackson, QB Buffalo

99) Jacksonville Jaguars via Los Angeles Rams: Sutton Smith, OLB Northern Illinois

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

101) Carolina Panthers: David Montgomery, RB Iowa State

102) New England Patriots: Ben Banogu, EDGE TCU

103) Baltimore Ravens: Drue Tranquill, ILB Notre Dame

TRADES IN ROUND THREE

1- New York Jets trade the #105 and a 2020 4th Round Pick to the Dallas Cowboys for the #90.

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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 4.0: Pre-Combine

Posted on February 28, 2019 Updated on March 1, 2019

The NFL Combine gets underway today, which means it’s a great time for another installment of my Mock Drafts for 2019 (not exactly, but #MockLyfe never sleeps and neither does content). Obviously much will change once the Combine numbers come in, and I will not only churn out a prediction Mock Draft of what I think will happen on Draft Day, but also a follow up to this Mock Draft of what I would do if I had control of all 32 teams.

This Mock Draft goes three rounds deep with compensatory picks and, as always, includes trades. The rules for trades stay the same, it needs to make sense for both teams. All trades that were made by me in this mock are denoted by an asterisk next to the team.

ROUND ONE

1) Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State- As previously stated, this is not a prediction mock draft. This is what I would do if I was in charge of all 32 teams. So this will not be Kyler Murray, nor will this be a trade. This will be Nick Bosa, and that is that.

2) San Francisco 49ers: Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama- The Niners may not be the obvious choice for Quinnen Williams, but they make sense. Yes, Arik Armstead could kick inside and the Niners could grab an edge player. However, the opportunity to put Williams next to DeForest Buckner could create one of the most dominant interior pass rushing attacks in the NFL.

3) New York Jets: DK Metcalf, WR Ole Miss- Metcalf is about to tear it up in Indianapolis and make himself a top ten lock in this draft. Word on the street is that he will measure in at 6’4 and run a sub 4.5, which is insane. If the Jets opt to address their pass rushing needs in free agency, O-Line and pass catchers will be in play for them early in this draft.

4) Oakland Raiders: Ed Oliver, DT Houston- This is the first time Ed Oliver has found himself back in the top five picks in quite some time, and that’s 100% because Quinnen Williams went in the top three. The Raiders need talent at every selection, and Oliver is extremely talented. Not to mention, he’s pound for pound the best athlete in the draft.

5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jonah Williams, OT Alabama- Tampa Bay needs help at multiple positions along their offensive line. The best offensive lineman in the draft is an easy selection here.

6) New York Giants: Byron Murphy, CB Washington- Murphy is still CB1 on my board, and his man cover skills should be a perfect fit in James Bettcher’s aggressive defense.

7) *Green Bay Packers via Jacksonville Jaguars: Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State- The Packers have some ammo in this draft to trade up a few spots from either the 12 or the 30 and land a guy they covet. Burns is one of my top five players in the draft and would have been selected by Detroit at eight. Therefore, Green Bay uses some draft capital and comes up a few spots to land one of the elite edge rushers in this draft.

8) Detroit Lions: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Clemson- Detroit just got jumped by Green Bay for Burns, so they turn to the next best edge rusher on the board. The Clelin Ferrell bandwagon is getting smaller, but his technique and move-set should keep him in the first 15-20 picks of the draft.

9) *Washington Redskins via Buffalo Bills: Kyler Murray, QB Oklahoma- It feels a little dirty for me to have a QB in a top 10 of a personal mock draft. However, because Washington, Cincinnati and Miami all make a ton of sense to try to land my QB1, the three engage in a bidding war to trade up for Murray.

Washington is desperate for a franchise QB, and they need a week one starter because Alex Smith’s career may be over. This seems like a perfect scenario to take Murray. If it works, they still have the roster to compete right away in 2019.Washington puts together the best offer and lands the former Oklahoma standout.

10) Denver Broncos: Devin White, ILB LSU- I think Vic Fangio would love to have White captain the middle of their 3-4 defense. He’s a strong tackler, he shoots gaps well, and he can play on all three downs because of his cover skills.

11) Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Lindstrom, OG Boston College- Lindstrom is one of the most complete offensive line prospects in this draft and easily worthy of a top 15 selection this year.

12) *Jacksonville Jaguars via Green Bay Packers: Jawaan Taylor, OT Florida- The Jaguars power blocking scheme is a perfect fit for Jawaan Taylor. He can start at right tackle from day one and make an immediate impact in the Jags run heavy offense.

13) Miami Dolphins: Montez Sweat, EDGE Mississippi State- With Murray off the board, Miami goes to their next biggest need; replacing Cameron Wake. Charles Harris is not coming along fast enough, so the Dolphins turn to Montez Sweat. Sweat is another technician up front, with the ability to long arm tackles and win at the line with multiple pass rushing moves.

14) Atlanta Falcons: Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi State- My guess is that Atlanta chooses to re-sign Vic Beasley this offseason instead of Grady Jarrett, which means they need to find Jarrett’s replacement in this draft. Simmons may not be the prototypical Dan Quinn pick, but he has an explosive first step and multiple moves to get to the passer.

Editor’s Note: The ACL injury doesn’t concern me if I’m a team picking in this area. Simmons is a player that will dominate on the field from day one, whenever day one winds up being.

15) *Buffalo Bills via Washington Redskins: Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, WR Oklahoma- Hollywood Brown won’t work out this weekend, but he’s still one of my top playmakers in this draft. He’s explosive with the ball in his hands and he’s more than just a deep threat. Buffalo needs to find playmakers this offseason for Josh Allen, so with DK Metcalf off the board to the Jets at three, the Bills trade down and still snag WR2.

16) Carolina Panthers: Rashan Gary, DE Michigan- I still would rather see Gary as a 3-tech in a 3-4 scheme, but the Panthers look for bigger players on the edge. Since the scheme fit makes sense, the Panthers scoop up a talented player who fell a bit.

17) Cleveland Browns: Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson- The Browns are in a perfect position to grab a difference maker along the defensive line. The tandem of Larry Ogunjobi and Trevon Coley played well enough last year, but they’re not game changers. Wilkins would give the Browns one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL.

18) Minnesota Vikings: Cody Ford, OG/OT Oklahoma- Because Ford, Andre Dillard and Yodny Cajuste are so close in my rankings, the Vikings go with the player better served for their scheme. Ford is easily the best in the run game of the three and the most versatile in terms of where he can play.

19) Tennessee Titans: Noah Fant, TE Iowa- I still have Fant ahead of TJ Hockenson, albeit not by much. Fant has a big time catch radius and he’s a very good blocker in his own right. Tennessee needs to find more playmakers for Marcus Mariota this offseason, and they also need to work on replacing Delanie Walker. As they say, two birds with one stone here.

20) Pittsburgh Steelers: Mack Wilson, ILB Alabama- The linebacking class is so much weaker than the cornerback class, which is why the Steelers go with Wilson in round one and wait for a cornerback in round two.

21) Seattle Seahawks: Greedy Williams, CB LSU- Seattle loves long, athletic corners with big time ball skills. Playing Williams opposite Shaq Griffin would be a dynamic duo and the start of LOB 2.0.

22) Baltimore Ravens: Kelvin Harmon, WR NC State- I know Ravens fans will want Josh Jacobs here, but I think Harmon is the better selection. Baltimore doesn’t need to draft a running back early because the threat of Lamar Jackson will alleviate pressure off of whomever the Ravens start at running back.

What the Ravens need is a playmaker along the outside that separates well at the top of the route and can win in the red zone. That is Kelvin Harmon.

23) Houston Texans: Andre Dillard, OT Washington State- For the 1,261st time this draft season, allow me to reiterate how the Texans need to select the best offensive lineman on the board with their first round pick.

24) Oakland Raiders via Chicago Bears: Josh Jacobs, RB Alabama- As I said in my previous mock draft, Jacobs isn’t Jon Gruden’s prototypical running back in terms of size. However, he is tough between the tackles and he’s the only true three down running back in the draft class.

25) Philadelphia Eagles: Rock Ya-Sin, CB Temple- The Eagles are going to lose Ronald Darby in free agency, making cornerback a need because Sidney Jones and Rasul Douglas both have injury histories. Rock Ya-Sin has big time ball skills and he’s extremely good at mirroring receivers in man coverage.

26) Indianapolis Colts: Josh Allen, EDGE Kentucky- As you know by now, I have Allen lower on my personal board than the media does. It’s not that I don’t like the prospect, I just don’t see Allen as a can’t miss edge player. Whil he’s excellent at bending around the edge and running the arch, I question his ankle flexibility. He doesn’t really have an elite move-set either.

Having said that, he’s still a terrific pass rusher and the Colts would love to have him at this selection.

27) Oakland Raiders via Dallas Cowboys: TJ Hockenson, TE Iowa- I have no idea how this happened, but here we are and here’s the easiest selection of all time. The Raiders need pass catchers and Hockenson is an elite level prospect.

28) Los Angeles Chargers: Dexter Lawrence, NT Clemson- This stays the same from my previous mock draft. Lawrence’s athleticism and ability to stop the run make him an easy pick for a team that’s desperate for a nose tackle in the middle of their 3-4 defense.

29) Kansas City Chiefs: Deionte Thompson, FS Alabama- The Chiefs need playmakers in the secondary, be that at cornerback or safety. As a single high free safety, Thompson in the back would allow Eric Berry to be used more as a chess piece and create big impact plays.

30) Green Bay Packers via New Orleans Saints: Dalton Risner, OG/OT Kansas State- The Packers offensive line not only needs depth, but they need better players in the run game up front. Risner’s nastiness and power combined with his ability to maintain inside hands out of the jump set should fit nicely for a team that will look to run the ball more in 2019.

31) Los Angeles Rams: Jachai Polite, EDGE Florida- Los Angeles has a fair amount of needs for a team that is coming off of a Super Bowl appearance, and one of them is replacing Dante Fowler off the edge. Polite isn’t the best against the run, but he’s lethal around the edge, running the arch with precision and showing terrific flexibility in the hips and the ankles.

32) *New York Giants via New England Patriots: Dwayne Haskins, QB Ohio State- I love this idea from my previous mock draft, so it stays in this one as well. The Giants can trade up for Haskins to ensure a fifth year option on him, they can sit him for a year or two to help him work out kinks in his mechanics, and he can take the reigns once Eli Manning calls it a career.

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

1) Green Bay Packers trade the #12, the #44 and a 2020 3rd Round Pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the #7 and #98.

2) Washington Redskins trade the #15, #46 and a 2020 2nd Round Pick to the Buffalo Bills for the #9 and #113.

3) New York Giants trade #37 and a 2020 3rd Round Pick to the New England Patriots for the #32 and a 2020 5th Round Pick

ROUND TWO

33) Arizona Cardinals: Yodny Cajuste, OT West Virginia- Same idea as my previous mock draft, but Cajuste is higher on my personal board than David Edwards, so he becomes the pick.

34) Indianapolis Colts via New York Jets- AJ Brown, WR Ole Miss- For all the years the Colts drafted offense, you would think they would have a compliment to T.Y Hilton on the roster. Brown working the short and intermediate passing areas would be a nice balance to the deep ball ability of Hilton.

35) Oakland Raiders: Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State- What a home run of a draft the Raiders have had so far. Oakland needs difference makers in the secondary, and Oruwariye has the ball skills and length to be that guy.

36) San Francisco 49ers: N’Keal Harry, WR Arizona State- If the 49ers miss on acquiring a wide receiver via a trade, Harry at the top of round two would be a terrific consolation prize.

37) New England Patriots via New York Giants: Devin Bush, ILB Michigan- Kyle Van Noy is entering the final year of his contract and Dont’a Hightower is a possible cap cut. New England trades down and selects an off ball linebacker to give them more flexibility at the position.

38) Jacksonville Jaguars: Irv Smith Jr., TE Alabama- Irv Smith would be a perfect third down and red zone target for whoever the QB is for the Jaguars on opening day.

39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Joejuan Williams, CB Vanderbilt- New Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles loves physical man-to-man cornerbacks, which is Joejuan Williams in a nutshell.

40) Buffalo Bills: David Edwards, OT Wisconsin- Edwards has the intelligence level to start at right tackle at the next level. If he improves his footwork, he may be able to slide to the left side in the future.

41) Denver Broncos: Erik McCoy, OC Texas A&M- McCoy has a powerful base and he’s very agile in space. With Matt Paradis most likely leaving in free agency, the Broncos find his replacement with the top center in the draft.

42) Cincinnati Bengals: Daniel Jones, QB Duke- This is a bit of a reach for me, but Jones is my last quarterback with a grade higher than the fourth round. Cincinnati takes Jones in hopes of having him be their QB of the future.

43) Detroit Lions: Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson- Detroit grabs a man cover corner with good ball skills to compliment Darius Slay’s skill set.

44) *Jacksonville Jaguars via Green Bay Packers: Deebo Samuel, WR South Carolina- The Jaguars continue the makeover on offense in this draft by adding another pass catcher that can make a big impact on third downs.

45) *Dallas Cowboys via Atlanta Falcons: Anthony Nelson, EDGE Iowa- In a weird draft move, the Cowboys come up with limited picks in this draft because Anthony Nelson fell way too far. Nelson would be a cheaper alternative to paying Demarcus Lawrence, and he can provide big time production at the next level.

46) *Buffalo Bills via Washington Redskins: Justin Layne, CB Michigan State- Layne is going to have a big combine, showing he has the athleticism to match his size and length.

47) Carolina Panthers: Nasir Adderley, FS Delaware- The Panthers need a ball hawk in the back; it has been quite some time since they had a difference maker at the safety position.

48) Miami Dolphins: Greg Little, OT Ole Miss- Little should be a solid right tackle in a power blocking scheme at the next level. He needs to improve his footwork, but there’s traits to work with.

49) Cleveland Browns: Tytus Howard, OT Alabama State- This is a bit of a reach but I love Howard’s size and athleticism. I think he can start at right tackle early in his career and develop into one of the better starters in the NFL.

50) Minnesota Vikings: Charles Omenihu, DL Texas- If the Vikings are looking for an athletic, pass rushing interior defensive lineman to compliment Linval Joseph, there aren’t many better players they can grab in round two than Omenihu.

51) *New England Patriots via Tennessee Titans- Khalen Saunders, DT Western Illinois- The Patriots continue to shuffle up and down the draft board. Saunders has unique athleticism for someone of his size. Bill Belichick will love him in the middle of the defense.

52) Pittsburgh Steelers: DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia- The Steelers get a solid corner in off coverage who will help solidify their secondary.

53) Philadelphia Eagles via Baltimore Ravens: Damien Harris, RB Alabama- Philadelphia missed out on Josh Jacobs by one pick in round one. Luckily for them, they scoop up his teammate in round two.

54) Houston Texans via Seattle Seahawks: Garrett Bradbury, OG/C NC State– I think Bradbury has the athleticism to play guard or center at the next level, a trait that should be very attractive to a team desperate for Offensive Linemen.

55) *Arizona Cardinals via Houston Texans: Riley Ridley, WR Georgia- The Cardinals trade up to land a big receiver that separates nicely at the top of route combinations.

56) New England Patriots via Chicago Bears: Jace Sternberger, TE Texas A&M- This is a classic case of scheme rules all in a mock draft. Sternberger does some dynamic things in the pass game, and I expect him to show some elite athleticism this weekend.

57) Philadelphia Eagles: Damarkus Lodge, WR Ole Miss- Lodge has some drops, but he’s capable of making some ridiculous catches and explosive plays.

58) *Atlanta Falcons via Dallas Cowboys: Elgton Jenkins, OG/C Mississippi State– The Falcons need to improve in the trenches this offseason to get back to the playoffs in 2019.

59) Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Abram, SS Mississippi State- Abram is a strong player close to the line of scrimmage. He’d be an excellent compliment to the single high skills of Malik Hooker.

60) Los Angeles Chargers: Jordan Brown, CB South Dakota State- The Chargers need a second corner to play opposite Casey Hayward.

61) Kansas City Chiefs: Rodney Anderson, RB Oklahoma- Anderson not being ready to workout in Indy is a concern, but he wouldn’t be the first player to come back from knee surgery and return to form.

62) New Orleans Saints: Isaac Nauta, TE Georgia- I still love the idea of Saints taking a tight end to replace Ben Watson with their first selection of the 2019 NFL Draft.

63) Kansas City Chiefs via Los Angeles Rams: Oshane Ximines, EDGE Old Dominion- If the Chiefs move on from Justin Houston, Ximines in round two would be a perfect scheme fit. He’s not the best athlete, but he wins with physicality and technique.

64) *Tennessee Titans via New England Patriots: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR Stanford- “JJAW” is a physical receiver, a willing blocker, and a red zone threat. If that doesn’t scream scheme fit for the Titans, I’m not sure what does.

TRADES IN ROUND TWO

1) Dallas Cowboys trade the #58, #90 and a 2020 5th Round Pick to the Atlanta Falcons for the #45 and #230.

2) New England Patriots trade the #64, #97 and #205 to the Tennessee Titans for the #51.

3) Arizona Cardinals trade the #65, #103 and #139 to the Houston Texans for the #55 and #161.

ROUND THREE

65) *Houston Texans via Arizona Cardinals: Amani Hooker, FS Iowa

66) Oakland Raiders: Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE Louisiana Tech

67) San Francisco 49ers: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, CB/FS Florida

68) New York Jets: Dennis Daley, OT South Carolina

69) Jacksonville Jaguars: Renell Wren, DT/NT Arizona State

70) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Germaine Pratt, ILB NC State

71) Denver Broncos: Drew Lock, QB Missouri

72) Cincinnati Bengals: Dawson Knox, TE Ole Miss

73) New England Patriots via Detroit Lions: Andy Isabella, WR UMASS

74) Buffalo Bills: Bobby Evans, OT/OG Oklahoma

75) Green Bay Packers: Vosean Joseph, ILB Florida

76) Washington Redskins: Christian Miller, EDGE/OLB Alabama

77) Carolina Panthers: Jerry Tillery, DT Notre Dame

78) Miami Dolphins: Hakeem Butler, WR Iowa State

79) Atlanta Falcons: Oli Udoh, OT Elon

80) Cleveland Browns: Kendall Sheffield, CB Ohio State

81) Minnesota Vikings: Dax Raymond, TE Utah State

82) Tennessee Titans: Gerald Willis, DL Miami

83) Pittsburgh Steelers: Jazz Ferguson, WR Northwestern State

84) Seattle Seahawks: Mike Bell, S Fresno State

85) Baltimore Ravens: LJ Collier, EDGE TCU

86) Houston Texans: David Long, CB Michigan

87) Chicago Bears: Mike Edwards, SS Kentucky

88) Detroit Lions via Philadelphia Eagles: Antoine Wesley, WR Texas Tech

89) Indianapolis Colts: Zach Allen, DL Boston College

90) *Atlanta Falcons via Dallas Cowboys: Elijah Holyfield, RB Georgia

91) Los Angeles Chargers: Te’Von Coney, LB Notre Dame

92) Kansas City Chiefs: David Long, CB Michigan

93) New York Jets via New Orleans Saints: Dre’Mont Jones, DL Ohio State

94) Los Angeles Rams: Nate Davis, OG Charlotte

95) Cleveland Browns via New England Patriots: Sutton Smith, EDGE/OLB Southern Illinois

96) Washington Redskins: Kaden Smith, TE Stanford

97) *Tennessee Titans via New England Patriots: Michael Dieter, OL Wisconsin

98) Jacksonville Jaguars via Los Angeles Rams: Taylor Rapp, SS Washington

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

100) Carolina Panthers: Keelan Doss, WR UC Davis

101) New England Patriots: Ross Pierschbacher, OG/C Alabama

102) Baltimore Ravens: David Montgomery, RB Iowa State

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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 Top 50 (1-25)

Posted on January 28, 2019

A little change to the Big Board style this year. Normally I just list the players in the order I have them, and save my analysis for the mock draft. This year I’m giving you guys the analysis in the Big Boards as well.

This is still just my own individual rankings of players. It does not necessarily line up with where they may be on my most recent mock draft.

The second portion of this is a little more obvious. This is a Top 50 Big Board, but as you can see, I only listed players 1-25. We in the Big J business call this a tease, be on the lookout for part two, aka, 26-50, in the coming days.

1) Nick Bosa, EDGE Ohio State: Bosa is obviously the top player in this class. Little players have his ability to dip and bend around the edge and also beat you with a strong moveset. He has all the tools in his arsenal to be one of the elite pass rushers in the NFL.

2) Jonah Williams, OT Alabama: Okay, say it with me everyone; Jonah Williams is an OFFENSIVE TACKLE! Williams is as technical as they come, showing terrific footwork in all three sets for a left tackle. His kickslide in the vertical set is tremendous, and his pad level is perfect on almost every snap. He often can handle a pass rushers first move, and he wins with inside hands in both the run game and pass protection. While I agree with the experts that say Jonah Williams has all pro potential at guard, the reason they say that is because they question Williams’ length and athleticism. However, the reason I think he also as all pro potential at Left Tackle is because of his excellent technique and his intelligence at the position.

3) DK Metcalf, WR Ole Miss: Metcalf is a big time playmaker. He separates at the line of scrimmage as well as anyone I’ve seen in the last few years. At 6’3 he can win one on ones with his size, but he also can win down the field with his long strides and athleticism. Metcalf never has a double catch on tape and his catch radius is extremely impressive. Assuming he continues to pass medical evaluations (he had a neck injury at Ole Miss and was cleared last week), Metcalf is the golden prize of a strong pass catching class.

4) Brian Burns, EDGE Florida State: Burns is an elite edge rusher. His ability to dip and bend past tackles is second only to that superhuman named Bosa. What catapults Burns to this evaluation for me is he also has a skilled moveset, showing the “Freeney Spin,” as well as the swim move inside and past the tackle. He definitely needs to put on some weight to improve his strength and help him set the edge better in the run game, but he has the frame to do so without losing his explosive first step. I expect Burns to be an elite edge rusher for years to come.

5) Byron Murphy, CB Washington: Murphy was a joy to watch on tape. Murphy can line up outside or in the slot and mirror receivers incredibly well. Any skill you need in man coverage he’s got it, be that press, mirror or trail technique. This is what gets him to be this high on my board. His hips flip fluidly, his backpedal is clean and poised, and he drives out of his T-Step in off coverage. Murphy is easily my top defensive back, and worthy of being selected very highly in this draft.

6) Quinnen Williams, DT Alabama: Williams has become the top interior defensive linemen in a stacked D-Line class because of his pass rushing prowess. He has the arsenal to dominate along the interior with lightning quick hand fighting ability and a lethal first step. Williams is a top 10 lock come April.

7) Ed Oliver, DT Houston: Oliver is going much lower on mock drafts than his talent warrants. He’s an athletic specimen with a unique ability to gain leverage at the point of attack. He is stout against the run and he can win one of one matchups in the pass game. What has scouts concerned is his questionable size and measurables. I’m not in that camp. Oliver is too athletic and too powerful for me to get hung up on arm length and height.

8) Clelin Ferrell, EDGE Clemson: I really liked Ferrell’s tape. He may not have the dip and bend ability of others in the class, but he has a skilled moveset and big time strength off the edge. Ferrell also shows the intelligence to maintain gap control, and the knowledge to counterpunch an offensive tackles first attempt to stonewall him. The edge rushing class not only has the elite athletes off the edge, but it has the more traditional 4-3 defensive ends as well. Ferrell headlines the more traditional group.

9) Montez Sweat, EDGE Mississippi State: Back to back edge rushers here, and it’s also back to back technicians. Sweat is another guy with multiple moves in the tank, including the ability to long arm tackles and rip past them using push-pull technique. Sweat had a monster senior bowl week, and his stock will only continue to rise as the draft process continues.

10) Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, WR Oklahoma: The Tye Dillinger entrant of this big board goes to maybe the most explosive playmaker to enter the draft since Desean Jackson. Hollywood is a burner, creating separation not only with his speed over the top, but with his quickness in and out of cuts. Occasionally he has a few drops and a few double catches, but this dude can make plays with the ball in his hands and he can take the top off of just about any defense.

11) Chris Lindstrom, OG Boston College: Lindstrom is as complete a guard prospect as they come. His footwork is terrific, possessing the ability to pull and jump out of his set with good balance and pad level. What’s most impressive is the lack of weaknesses in his game, both in technique and execution. Lindstrom should be a top 20 lock this year.

12) Kelvin Harmon, WR NC State: I love Harmon’s route running ability. He separates both at the beginning of the route combination as well as the top of the stem. Harmon also has soft hands and a wide catch radius. He’s another skilled pass catcher in this draft class.

13) Noah Fant, TE Iowa: His counterpart TJ Hockenson mav have all the buzz, but I’ll still take Fant as the top TE this year. Fant is a more explosive playmaker than Hockenson, he’s quicker in and out of cuts and he has a better ability to high point the ball. Not to mention, Fant is still a strong blocker in his own right. I think he was used improperly at Iowa and will be the better of the two at the next level.

14) Rashan Gary, DE Michigan: I really like Gary’s fit as a 3-4 Defensive End. He’s a bully in the run game with elite strength and the ability to maintain gap control. I don’t see him as a dip and bend edge guy, but he can long arm tackles from a 4-3 end position. Having said that, I think he’d be better served along the interior because his quick first step and athleticism.

15) Rock Ya-Sin, CB Temple: Temple is a culture of competition, and Rock Ya-Sin competes on every down. He’s another excellent man cover corner in this draft, with the ability to mirror and trail receivers, plus he excels once the ball gets into his radius His footwork is excellent, which is what has me excited about what he could be at the next level. I think Ya-Sin has extreme upside if he can improve his ability to keep his hands on receivers at the start of route combinations.

16) Devin White, LB LSU: White has very good sideline to sideline range, but it’s his ability to shoot gaps and play fast downhill that has me excited about his NFL future. Right now, he is being a bit overvalued in mock drafts, but that’s because the off ball linebacking class is very weak. Having said that, White is still a quality prospect and will be the captain of a NFL defense sooner rather than later.

17) Deionte Thompson, FS Alabama: I’m sticking with a first round evaluation of Thompson. He’s fell on big boards because of his National Championship performance, but Thompson’s body of work was impressive throughout the 2018 season. He’s a single high ball hawking safety who isn’t afraid to come into the box and make tackles. I think his technique and instincts in the back should have him as an NFL starter for many years to come.

18) Josh Allen, EDGE Kentucky: As I’ve said in my mock drafts, I don’t have Allen as high as many, because he doesn’t play the run at an elite level. However, I still like Josh Allen quite a bit. He has great dip and bend ability and maintains the arch very well. There’s also something to be said for hunting the ball at all times, and Allen loves to swipe at the ball as he’s running the arch. In a league where turnovers and sacks are king on defense because of the rules and how the offenses are favored, Allen could be a big time player in a 3-4 defense.

19) Anthony Nelson, EDGE Iowa: Nelson is a Clelin Ferrell clone. He long arms offensive tackles and executes multiple moves, including push-pull and counterpunching the offensive tackles first attempt to gain leverage. Nelson may not have the dip and bend of guys like Josh Allen or Brian Burns, but he has good ankle flexibility and uses his frame to get to the quarterback. At 6’7, Nelson is a unique prospect for a 4-3 scheme.

20) Jeffery Simmons, DT Mississippi State: Simmons has some off the field questions, but on the field he’s an elite pass rusher from the interior, using a quick first step and some elite level hand-fighting to get to the QB. I think Simmons is a make or break candidate at the combine. If he tests well and he interviews well, because teams will most definitely challenge him on his off the field issues, he could find himself in the middle of round one. If he doesn’t, he could fall outside the top 40.

21) Christian Wilkins, DT Clemson: Wilkins isn’t the pass rushing extraordinaire that Simmons or Quinnen Williams are, but he’s technically sound and stout in gap control. He uses his first step to win on running plays, and his quickness on the backside of the play means that he is able to come across and stop plays from becoming big gains. I don’t see the upside as an elite pass rusher because he plays high at times and he doesn’t possess the elite strength of other guys in this class. However, there’s little doubt that Wilkins will be a solid pro.

22) Greedy Williams, CB LSU: Williams is probably the safest defensive back prospect in this class, because his measurables and man skills make his floor the highest. He excels in mirror and trail techniques because his strides are so long. Greedy Williams is a perfect fit for a team that plays primarily cover 1 and cover 3.

23) TJ Hockenson, TE Iowa: Hockenson is the darling of many in this draft class, and there’s no question he’s talented. Hock is an elite blocker, he walls off defenders in the run game and he can even go one on one with rushers off the edge. He separates at the top of the stem with his size and he wins down the field the same way. I still prefer Fant, but there’s no question Hockenson has big time potential at the next level.

24) Nasir Adderley, FS Delaware: Adderley is a converted cornerback, and those ball skills are prevalent on tape in the backend. At the single high safety spot he ranges well sideline to sideline, and makes clean plays on the ball. Adderley’s hips flip fluidly and he’s also fluid out of his backpedal. More importantly, he’s a good tackler in the open field and he can come up and play the run if needed. Free Safeties need to be able to do more than just hawk the ball, and Adderley’s complete game should allow him to be a quality starter at the next level.

25) Jachai Polite, EDGE Florida: Polite is a little undersized (6’2, 245), but what he lacks in measurables he makes up for in athletic ability. He dips around the edge and explodes off the line with a quick initial burst. Polite, like Allen and Burns, loves hunting the football as he’s running the arch. As previously stated with Allen, someone with playmaking ability on defense is heavily valued at the next. And as previously stated with Allen, if Polite improves in setting the edge against the run, he could be a star.

Part Two, players 26-50, will be coming soon.

This entry was posted in NFL Draft Articles, NFL Draft Big Board and tagged Brian Burns, Byron Murphy, Clelin Ferrell, DK Metcalf, Ed Oliver, Hollywood Brown, Jonah Williams, Montez Sweat, Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams.

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