With the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine (March 1-4 on NFL Network) just around the corner, here’s my first mock for Round 1 of this year’s draft.
School: Ohio State | Year: Junior
The
Cardinals add an explosive pass rusher to pair with
Chandler Jones.
Josh Allen – Edge
School: Kentucky | Year: Senior
The
49ers are in desperate need of an outside pass rusher.
Rashan Gary – Edge
School: Michigan | Year: Junior
The
Jets finally get the pass rusher they need.
Quinnen Williams – DT
School: Alabama | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Dominant vs. the run and can rush the passer. Williams is better than
Ndamukong Suh was coming out of college.
Clelin Ferrell – Edge
School: Clemson | Year: Junior (RS)
The Bucs need a pass rusher opposite
Jason Pierre-Paul.
Dwayne Haskins – QB
School: Ohio State | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Spends a year (or less) learning behind
Eli Manning. Big upside.
Cody Ford – OT
School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior (RS)
I’m expecting the
Jaguars to acquire a QB1 before the draft, but they’ll select a QB here if they don’t.
T.J. Hockenson – TE
School: Iowa | Year: Sophomore (RS)
DE and CB are also needs and Hockenson is a reach here, but so are any CBs or DEs at this spot, which is why I could see Detroit trading down.
Christian Wilkins – DT
School: Clemson | Year: Senior
The
Bills also need an outside rusher, OT and WR, but they take the best D-lineman on the board here.
Byron Murphy – CB
School: Washington | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Versatile CB who can play press and man coverage.
Greg Little – OT
School: Mississippi | Year: Junior
Little has good size and athletic ability. He can play left or right tackle for Cincinnati.
Jonah Williams – OL
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Green Bay needs pass rushers, but protecting
Aaron Rodgers takes priority.
Kyler Murray – QB
School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior (RS)
The
Dolphins ignite their franchise and fan base by taking the best QB in the draft.
Jawaan Taylor – OT
School: Florida | Year: Junior
Adding more protection for their franchise QB is the No. 1 offseason goal of the
Falcons.
Daniel Jones – QB
School: Duke | Year: Junior (RS)
Excellent field vision, anticipation and accuracy. The future is now in Washington!
Jachai Polite – Edge
School: Florida | Year: Junior
Polite broke out this past season as a pass rusher.
Devin White – LB
School: LSU | Year: Junior
Excellent instincts and athletic ability. Too good of a player to pass up here.
Andre Dillard – OT
School: Washington State | Year: Senior (RS)
Athletic offensive lineman who can play left tackle or move inside to guard.
Dexter Lawrence – DT
School: Clemson | Year: Junior
They could use an interior O-lineman, but the top players at the position are already off the board. The decision comes down to a speedy WR vs. a DT, and they go with the latter.
Deandre Baker – CB
School: Georgia | Year: Senior
An ILB is a definite possibility here, too, but they go CB in this scenario.
Montez Sweat – Edge
School: Mississippi State | Year: Senior
Shows the potential to be an excellent pass-rushing complement to
Frank Clark, assuming Clark’s retained. Sweat’s a better athlete than
Jadeveon Clowney was coming out of college.
A.J. Brown – WR
School: Mississippi | Year: Junior
The
Ravens will need to add weapons for
Lamar Jackson.
Rock Ya-Sin – CB
School: Temple | Year: Senior
Fast-rising CB who’s excellent in press coverage.
Devin Bush – LB
School: Michigan | Year: Junior
The
Raiders add an undersized LB who is explosive and instinctive.
Josh Jacobs – RB
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
The
Eagles solve their RB problem with the draft’s top player at the position.
Dre’Mont Jones – DL
School: Ohio State | Year: Junior (RS)
Versatile defensive lineman who fits the athletic mold that Indy wants.
Trayvon Mullen – CB
School: Clemson | Year: Junior
Good cover CB whose speed will play a big part in determining where he goes in the draft.
Mack Wilson – LB
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
The
Chargers fill a major need on defense with this pick.
Jerry Tillery – DL
School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior
Best defensive player on the board at this point. Tillery can improve the
Chiefs‘ pass rush.
Irv Smith – TE
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Smith is the second-best tight end in the draft.
Taylor Rapp – S
School: Washington | Year: Junior
Rapp would be a nice addition if the
Rams lose
Lamarcus Joyner in free agency.
Noah Fant – TE
School: Iowa | Year: Junior
Fant becomes the third TE to go in Round 1, and the second one from Iowa. Is he Gronk’s successor?
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