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Jordan Katz 2020 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Post Super Bowl

Posted on February 13, 2020 Updated on February 17, 2020

Mock Draft SZN is now in full swing, which means it’s time for round three of my Mock Drafts! A few things to keep in mind about my personal style mock drafts (here’s the link to my prediction style mock draft if you’re interesting in that; https://draftstock.net/2020/01/28/jordan-katz-2020-nfl-prediction-mock-draft-1-0/). In this mock draft, I take control of all 32 teams. This is what I think each team should do on draft day. I go off of my rankings and my draft evaluations, along with what I feel are the biggest needs for every team. As always, if I make a trade, it means that it made sense for both teams to make the deal (and as always, they are denoted with an asterisk). So if you disagree with all my selections, just remember, I don’t care. Let’s ride.

ROUND ONE

1) Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB LSU- Okay Cincinnati, here’s the deal; I’m giving you the franchise QB. It is now on you to build him an offensive line through this year’s free agency class. If you do not do this, please do not draft a quarterback before your roster is ready.

2) Washington Redskins: Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia- This is a bit of a curveball, but it makes the most sense for the Redskins to grab their left tackle of the future considering they just picked Dwayne Haskins.

The media is much lower on Thomas than I am, and for the life of me, I cannot figure out why. In my opinion, this is a can’t miss prospect. He’s a mauler in the run game, he’s got a powerful punch in pass protection, and his slide allows him to stay with the quality dip and bend edge rushers. Washington beefs up their OL with Thomas at two.

3) *Atlanta Falcons via Detroit Lions: Chase Young, EDGE Ohio State- Thomas Dimitroff recently said the Falcons are looking for game wreckers this offseason. They have already announced that Vic Beasley is walking in free agency, putting pass rush at the top of their wish list for the offseason. It’s a bold maneuver for the Falcons, but if Chase Young makes it past two, this could be the trade that gives them one more shot at a championship in the Matt Ryan era.

Editor’s Note: Detroit will look to trade out of the third selection because they need to rebuild this roster through the draft in order to compete in the coming years. Even if Chase Young is there, they need more than just Young to be a competitive team in 2020.

4) New York Giants: Isaiah Simmons, OLB/ILB Clemson- Simmons is by far the most interesting player in the draft. How many 6’4 linebackers have the capability of running a 4.35 in the 40, setting combine records in the vertical leap and broad jump, and can play up to five different positions on the defensive side of the ball? The Giants have plenty of needs, but Simmons can play three of those defensive needs throughout the course of one game, making him a natural fit.

5) Miami Dolphins: Jedrick Wills, OT Alabama- In my last mock draft I wrote about how one of Miami or Cincinnati should pursue Trevor Lawrence in 2021 because of the state their rosters are in. Assuming Cincinnati takes Burrow, that puts Miami in position to build their roster through free agency and the draft before selecting their franchise QB in next year’s draft.

Wills is widely regarded as the top tackle in this draft. He gains leverage at the point of attack with really sound technique. Even though his footwork in the vertical set can lag behind at times, he’s a day one left tackle in the NFL.

6) Los Angeles Chargers: Tristan Wirfs, OT Iowa- The tackles continue to fly off the board. Wirfs is being talked about as a guard at the next level, but I’m not sure why. He’s an elite athlete in space, he handles stunts and extra rushers well, and he strikes with power and precision. He’s an ideal right tackle at the next level.

Editor’s Note: Until the bevy of free agent quarterbacks sign their next contracts, I will assume the Chargers land a QB in free agency, and proceed to address their next biggest need here at six.

7) Carolina Panthers: Jeff Okudah, CB Ohio State- Okudah falling to seven is the dream scenario for the Panthers. He’s the best man cover corner I have seen in quite some time. Okudah can lock down a side of the field from day one, and be the chess piece in the secondary that Carolina is missing.

8) *Indianapolis Colts via Arizona Cardinals: Justin Herbert, QB Oregon- There is zero chance the Colts walk into 2020 with Jacoby Brissett as their only potential starting quarterback. Now this could mean a number of different things. The Colts could try to land a veteran backup in free agency. They could also knock on Andrew Luck’s door and see if the former Pro Bowler will come back to football.

A third option is trading up for a quarterback in this draft. Head Coach Frank Reich turned Carson Wentz into a star during his tenure in Philadelphia; perhaps he could do the same with Herbert, who emulates a fair amount of Wentz’s game. He can make all the throws, but he struggles with seeing NFL open windows. Herbert is smart with the ball, rarely forcing throws, but he also does not always give his playmaker a chance to go make a play. These are two things that Reich can help him with right away.

9) Jacksonville Jaguars: Derrick Brown, IDL- The once vaunted Jacksonville Jaguars defensive front was in the bottom 10 in sacks last year. Part of the reason is because they lack the elite athletes to get home from the middle of the field. Derrick Brown is that kind of guy.

10) Cleveland Browns: Mekhi Becton, OT Louisville- Cleveland is yet another team near the top of this draft that will look to address the offensive line early on. Power is the name of the game for Mekhi Becton, he punches with precision and he’s able to bully opposing defensive linemen as if they were members of the secondary. Don’t sleep on his athleticism either. Even though he’s built like a brick house, Becton is very adept at getting to the second level and sealing off his target. He can be a successful pro at left or right tackle in the NFL.

11) New York Jets: CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma- This is the nightmare scenario for the Jets, which may seem weird to some. Lamb is explosive with the ball in his hands and he separates well at the top of the stem; but his vertical ability is what makes him an elite prospect. The Jets land the top wideout in the draft and a dynamic target for Sam Darnold, so how is this bad?

Here’s why this is the nightmare scenario. The Jets need to come out of this offseason with a revamped, quality offensive line to help Sam Darnold progress. Adam Gase needs the OL to be good as well. A lot of his route combinations take time to develop, which you cannot execute without a quality OL. As good as the receivers at the top of the draft are, the wide receiver position is so loaded that you can get a playmaker in rounds two or three. The top tackles in this draft are head and shoulders better than the other linemen this year.

So while Lamb is a quality selection, it is not an ideal one for the Green and White.

12) Las Vegas Raiders: Henry Ruggs III, WR Alabama- Unlike the Jets, a playmaker is the Raiders top need. This team might have made the playoffs last year if Derek Carr had a legit number one target.

Ruggs is a speed demon. He’s a 4.2 guy, and he plays like it every time he touches the ball. Despite being only 6’0, he has an impressive catch radius as well. If Ruggs improves as a route runner, he goes from “Tyreek Hill esque,” to a better version of Hill.

13) *Arizona Cardinals via Indianapolis Colts: K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE LSU- Despite another phenomenal season from Chandler Jones, Arizona was middle of the pack in team sacks. Chaisson’s ability off the edge would have this defense set up to take a massive leap forward in 2020.

14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jacob Eason, QB Washington- Eason may not be beloved by the mock draft community, but I’m standing by him as a top 40 player that warrants a first round selection (you know, because he’s a quarterback….).

Eason has a cannon for an arm, and in a clean pocket, he can make all the throws. Touch passes are a bit of an issue, as is his decision making and technique when the pocket collapses. However, I really like the way he anticipates receivers out of their break. That’s what makes me believe that a good offensive mind can teach Eason how to keep his feet quiet in a chaotic pocket and deliver the ball with precision. In short, give Bruce Arians a guy like Eason, and magic will happen.

15) Denver Broncos: Javon Kinlaw, IDL South Carolina- Derek Wolfe, Shelby Harris and Adam Gotsis are all free agents during this offseason. Even if they bring back one or two, the front three needs to be addressed.

Kinlaw does not have the production on paper to warrant a top 15 selection, but his game does. Kinlaw loves the rip move and the club move (hand over hand as it’s more commonly referred to) to win one-on-one reps against opposing guards. He succeeded as a one tech and a three tech in college, and he will do the same at the next level because of his athleticism. Frankly, I’d give him some reps as a 5 tech because of how fluid his hips and ankles are. If he gets better at putting the Quarterback down, Kinlaw can be a star.

16) *Detroit Lions via Atlanta Falcons: Kristian Fulton, CB LSU- Detroit could have picked Okudah or Young at three, but they have a lot of needs. The only thing keeping them together every year is Matt Stafford, and I’m not sure 6-10 every year counts as “keeping them together.” Trading down, acquiring future assets, and still selecting a talented corner like Fulton, is a better method. That’s the perks of having a strong draft class at the top.

17) Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama- I think everyone is assuming Amari Cooper returns to Dallas, and they’re probably right. With the threat of Tom Brady as an option making its way around the media, Dak Prescott probably accepts a little bit lower than he wants to. This means that Cooper can get the franchise tag, and the Dallas Cowboys offense can remain the same.

But what if Prescott is the one that gets the tag? What if Dallas opts to see more of him before committing to him long term? If that happened, does Amari Cooper warrant top dollar?

Based on the quality of the draft class, I would let Cooper walk. I don’t think he’s the game changing wide receiver that deserves top money at the position. I especially would not pay him when his clone is sitting in this draft class, and could be an option for the Cowboys at 17 (or a little higher if they traded up).

Editor’s Note: Even though Jeudy is my WR3, I don’t dislike him by any means. He’s still a terrific prospect, and the best route runner in the class by far. My question with him is drops, he has a fair amount of them.

18) Miami Dolphins via Pittsburgh Steelers: Jeff Gladney, CB TCU- Gladney is one of my favorite players in this draft class. I love his technique in man coverage. He flips his hips with ease and he excels at mirroring receivers. Whether he’s in the slot or on the boundary, Gladney is an elite man cover corner. He would be a fun chess piece for Head Coach Brian Flores.

19) Las Vegas Raiders via Chicago Bears: Patrick Queen, ILB LSU- Queen is the prototypical modern day linebacker. He’s a terrific athlete in space, he shoots the correct gaps against the run, and he can play man coverage against running backs and tight ends. Las Vegas (that’s really weird to say) needs a signal caller in the middle of their defense, so this pick kind of writes itself.

20) Jacksonville Jaguars via Los Angeles Rams: CJ Henderson, CB Florida- Henderson is a “mini me,” of LSU corner Kristian Fulton. Both players are really good in man coverage. They excel at mirroring receivers with quality footwork and fluid hips. Both are able to trail receivers with elite top end speed. Jacksonville continues to revamp their defense with Henderson at 20.

21) Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Jefferson, WR LSU- Philadelphia has two big needs; wide receiver and corner. Fortunately, this draft is loaded with both. Jefferson is a terrific fit for Doug Pederson’s offense because he can run clean routes from anywhere on the field. His versatility and production in Joe Brady’s offense make him a very intriguing pro prospect.

22) *Kansas City Chiefs via Buffalo Bills: JK Dobbins, RB Ohio State- Rarely would I advise a team to trade up for a running back. Most teams are not in the position to make such an aggressive move, and most running backs are not worthy of doing so.

Having said that, the Chiefs are not just any other team, and JK Dobbins is not just any other running back. His explosiveness and vision in the Chiefs one cut, zone blocking scheme would be a perfect compliment to the Chiefs passing attack. This is a move that puts them in the dynasty conversation.

23) New England Patriots: Grant Delpit, FS/SS LSU- In Mock 2.0 I wrote about how the NFL really needs to prevent Delpit from falling the way Derwin James did a few years ago. Delpit had a roller coaster final season on tape, just like James did, but Delpit is still a guy that can change games. He hunts the ball and creates big plays near the line of scrimmage. Letting him fall to a playoff team, or a potential playoff team, is not what the league wants to do.

Long story short, I failed, and here is Delpit going to the Patriots at 23. Devin McCourty had a subpar second half, and could be a cap cut this offseason. Duron Harmon can move to “centerfield,” and Delpit can be a chess piece in the back for Bill Belichick’s defense.

24) New Orleans Saints: Tua Tagovailoa, QB Alabama- I’ll ignore the fact that I am lower on Tua’s tape than most, and go right to the crux of the issue; where to place him in the draft. There are so many conflicting medical reports of how long he can play in the NFL. Sure, he’s a top five lock in the real draft, seeing as how he did receive the clean bill of health for the immediate future. Yet, no one really knows what his future will look like five years from now on the football field.

Personally, I would only draft Tua if I was a team that was a quarterback away from competing for a championship. If Drew Brees retires, New Orleans becomes one of those teams. Plus, the idea of a healthy Tua Tagovailoa with Sean Payton is a scary thought.

25) Minnesota Vikings: Xavier McKinney, FS Alabama- Minnesota is losing a lot of players in the secondary to free agency this offseason. At 25, they should take the best defensive back on the board and move on. That guy in this scenario is McKinney because of his range as a single high safety.

26) Miami Dolphins via Houston Texans: Lloyd Cushenberry, IOL LSU- Miami continues to revamp their offensive line for their future QB. Cushenberry has the versatility and intelligence to play guard or center at the next level, but it’s his athleticism that has me excited about the player he could be at the next level.

27) Seattle Seahawks: AJ Epenesa, DL Iowa- Epenesa fell down my draft board a bit because I think his true upside is as a guy who bulks up and plays a three technique in the NFL. When you watch his tape, he jumps off the page when he lines up along the interior. As a straight edge guy, he does not have the dip and bend ability to be a versatile edge rusher. As a 3-4 DE, his game would look a lot like JJ Watt. His technique, the bevy of moves that he possesses, and his quickness would make him a nightmare. Epenesa is a great fit in Seattle to replace Jadeveon Clowney at a much cheaper price.

28) Baltimore Ravens: Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE Penn State- For the first time in a while, the Baltimore Ravens enter a draft needing defense. Gross-Matos is a smart pass rusher with good instincts and enough moves to get home at the next level. His technique is what makes me really like this fit. I think his game and his knowledge of how to win reps against opposing tackles make this an intriguing option for Baltimore in the back end of round one.

29) Tennessee Titans: Austin Jackson, OT USC- Jackson’s length and athleticism are why I have him at the top of the “second tier,” of offensive tackles in this draft. It’s also why he goes to Tennessee to replace Jack Conklin. Lastly, it’s why he gets drafted a little higher than his draft grade may warrant.

30) Green Bay Packers: Jalen Reagor, WR TCU- It’s weird to think that the Packers, led by Aaron Rodgers, need to address their offensive unit. However, minus Davante Adams, the Packers receiving core is surprisingly lackluster. Reagor is the home run threat that this offense is missing.

31) *New York Jets via San Francisco 49ers: Cesar Ruiz, IOL Michigan- Remember earlier when I said the Jets were experiencing their nightmare scenario? This is why. The Jets have to, HAVE TO, come away with a day one starter along the offensive line in this draft, even if that means trading assets they do not want to give up. Ruiz is the last offensive lineman on my board that I believe can be a successful day one starter. Therefore, the Jets trade up to get him.

32) *Buffalo Bills via Kansas City Chiefs: Laviska Shenault Jr., WR Colorado- Buffalo did a nice job of manufacturing a solid receiving core from a bevy of misfits in 2019. To make it to the next level, they need a legit playmaker on the outside who can create big plays in space. That is Shenault in a nutshell.

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

1- Atlanta Falcons trade the #16, #47, #116, a 2021 1st Round Pick and a 2021 4th Round pick to the Detroit Lions for the #3 and #182.

2) Indianapolis Colts trade the #13, #44, a 2021 2nd Round Pick and a 2021 4th Round Pick to the Arizona Cardinals for the #8 and #202.

3) Kansas City Chiefs trade the #32, #63 and #177 to the Buffalo Bills for the #22 and #167.

4) New York Jets trade the #48, #68 and #191 to the San Francisco 49ers for the #31.

ROUND TWO
33) Cincinnati Bengals: Kenneth Murray, ILB Oklahoma
34) Indianapolis Colts via Washington Redskins: Neville Gallimore, IDL Oklahoma
35) Detroit Lions: Ashtyn Davis, SS Iowa
36) New York Giants: Matthew Peart, OT UCONN
37) Los Angeles Chargers: Damon Arnette, CB Ohio State
38) Carolina Panthers: Ross Blacklock, IDL TCU
39) Miami Dolphins: D’Andre Swift, RB Georgia
40) Arizona Cardinals: Lucas Niang, OT TCU
41) Cleveland Browns: Antoine Winfield Jr., FS/SS Minnesota
42) Jacksonville Jaguars: Van Jefferson, WR Florida
43) Chicago Bears via Las Vegas Raiders: Prince Tega Wanogho, OT Auburn
44) *Arizona Cardinals via Indianapolis Colts: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU
45) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cam Akers, RB Florida State
46) Denver Broncos: Noah Igbinoghene, CB Auburn
47) *Detroit Lions via Atlanta Falcons: Joshua Uche, EDGE Michigan
48) *San Francisco 49ers via New York Jets: Denzel Mims, WR Baylor
49) Pittsburgh Steelers: Bradlee Anae, EDGE Utah
50) Chicago Bears: Julian Okwara, EDGE Notre Dame
51) Dallas Cowboys: AJ Terrell, CB Clemson
52) Los Angeles Rams: Akeem Davis-Gaither, ILB Appalachian State
53) Philadelphia Eagles: Cameron Dantzler, CB Mississippi State
54) Buffalo Bills: Ben Bredeson, IOL Michigan
55) Atlanta Falcons via New England Patriots: Cole Kmet, TE Notre Dame
56) Miami Dolphins via New Orleans Saints: Terrell Lewis, EDGE Alabama
57) Houston Texans: Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin
58) Minnesota Vikings: Trey Adams, OT Washington
59) Seattle Seahawks: Isaiah Wilson, OT Georgia
60) Baltimore Ravens: Leki Fotu, NT Utah
61) Tennessee Titans: Jaylon Johnson, CB Utah
62) Green Bay Packers: Josh Jones, OT Houston
63) *Buffalo Bills via Kansas City Chiefs from San Francisco 49ers: Bryce Hall, CB Virginia
64) Seattle Seahawks via Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Madubuike, IDL Texas A&M

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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 Prediction Mock Draft 3.0: Final

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

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

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

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

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

ROUND ONE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRADES IN ROUND ONE

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

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

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

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

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

ROUND TWO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRADES IN ROUND TWO

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

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

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

ROUND THREE

65) Arizona Cardinals: Dawson Knox, TE Ole Miss

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

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

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

69) Jacksonville Jaguars: Terry McLaurin, WR Ohio State

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

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

71) Denver Broncos: Isaiah Johnson, CB Houston

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

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

74) Buffalo Bills: Maxx Crosby, EDGE Eastern Michigan

75) Green Bay Packers: Michael Dieter, OL Wisconsin

76) Washington Redskins: Amani Oruwariye, CB Penn State

77) Carolina Panthers: Taylor Rapp, SS Washington

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

79) Atlanta Falcons: DeAndre Baker, CB Georgia

80) Cleveland Browns: Trayvon Mullen, CB Clemson

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

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

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

84) Seattle Seahawks: LJ Collier, DL TCU

85) Baltimore Ravens: Ben Banogu, EDGE TCU

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

87) Chicago Bears: David Long, CB Michigan

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

89) Indianapolis Colts: Renell Wren, DT Arizona State

90) Dallas Cowboys: Zach Allen, DL Boston College

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

92) Kansas City Chiefs: Christian Miller, EDGE Alabama

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

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

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

96) Washington Redskins: Nate Davis, OL Charlotte

97) New England Patriots: Tyree Jackson, QB Buffalo

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

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

100) Carolina Panthers: Damien Harris, RB Alabama

101) New England Patriots: Riley Ridley, WR Georgia

102) Baltimore Ravens: Germaine Pratt, ILB NC State

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Jordan Katz 2019 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 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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