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The time for NFL Mock Drafts is in full swing as we have wrapped up the NFL Draft Scouting Combine and are getting ready to go into the prospects pro days. After reading this article, you’ll have a glimpse of hope for the future and perhaps you’ll be extremely excited for the NFL Draft. All 32 teams have gained a sense of identity into which they will ride by in the upcoming offseason. The final draft positioning has been sorted out, and compensatory picks have been awarded.

Welcome back to my NFL Mock Draft Version 5.0, in which I’m going to project four rounds in the draft for the third time ever on this website. I’ve been scouting a ton of collegiate prospects over the last few months or so and I’ve got a pretty good feel on who I like transitioning to the NFL more so than who I don’t like in that aspect. I’ll even provide brief analysis on the first round prospects.

I watched most of the NFL Draft Combine and have re-evaluated plenty of prospects on my board based on their performance. For me, the biggest winner out of combine week was Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf, who took over the top receiver spot on my board. Metcalf, a 6’3 monster, dominated in Indy, running a 4.33 second 40 yard dash, going for 27 reps on the bench press, and having a 40+ inch vertical leap. He did struggle with his footwork in the three cone drill and 20 yard shuttle, and reports surfaced that Metcalf has 1.6% body fat. While I think his body fat is probably low, 1.6% isn’t realistic or healthy and it cannot possibly be that low.

The biggest loser of combine week is definitely Florida edge rusher Jachai Polite, who I had as a first round pick in Mock Draft 4.0. Polite, who was a force in the SEC on the Gators defensive line, struggled during the drills that he participated in before he pulled out because of an injury that NFL teams believe he made up. Polite also said he didn’t enjoy the interviews with teams, as most of them were spent bashing his game. This was definitely something that pushes Polite down to a Day 2 selection at best.

This year’s draft class is loaded with interior defensive lineman as eight of them have first round grades from me, yet they all don’t even go off the board in round 1 or even round 2. All of this and more remains to be played out as we inch closer towards the 2019 NFL Draft in late April, but enough talk, let’s get into the fifth version of this year’s mock draft.

1ST ROUND:

1. Arizona Cardinals:

Ohio State EDGE Nick Bosa

Bosa was an absolute beast on the edge at Ohio State, and we would’ve gotten more of a glimpse of him if he hadn’t suffered a season ending injury earlier in the season. Bosa has the size, speed, and physical technique that should allow his game to translate quickly into the NFL stage and let him make an impact on whoever drafts him.

2. San Francisco 49ers:

Alabama DL Quinnen Williams

Williams is a guy who has jumped up everybody’s board with a tremendous breakout season for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He’s been the leader of their defense and he can truly wreak havoc inside the line. He’s an impactful interior lineman with a bright future if the right team drafts him.

3. New York Jets:

Michigan EDGE Rashan Gary

Gary can play everywhere on the defensive line and the team that drafts him will get a big versatile player. He will make an impact in stopping the run game while also putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Despite some injury concerns, the former Michigan star is a surefire early first round selection as of now.

4. Oakland Raiders:

Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen

Allen took home plenty of hardware in terms of the College Football Awards this past season, but let’s not act like it’s undeserved. Allen was a force on the Kentucky defense and was arguably the best defensive player in all of college football in 2018. He will be able to play as both an edge rusher or an outside linebacker if the team that drafts him needs it.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

LSU CB Greedy Williams

Williams’ combination of great size at 6’3 with solid speed and high football IQ help him become the consensus top cornerback in the draft class. He’s smart in coverage and has consistently shown an ability to absolutely clamp down on opposing receivers. He’s a superstar shutdown corner in the making.

6. New York Giants:

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray

The story of this year’s draft class, Murray ended up choosing football over baseball. The Heisman Trophy winner dominated in the past year as a starter for the Sooners and led them to the College Football Playoff. He’s got a tremendous baseball like arm (similar to Patrick Mahomes arm), and he’s still improving as a consistent accurate thrower of the football. Plus, you can’t say enough about Murray’s abilities to stretch plays outside of the pocket with his quick feet and electric mobility. He could be a Week 1 starter next season in the league!

7. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Alabama OT Jonah Williams

Williams is a disciplined offensive tackle with a lot of experience at Alabama while protecting Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts. He shows great technique for a tackle in this day and age of the league, and he is the strong, smart, and quick twitch tackle that an NFL team will love to have protecting the edge.

8. Detroit Lions:

Mississippi State EDGE Montez Sweat

In a class full of dominant defensive line players, Sweat was near the early second round ranks for me before he absolutely tore it up in Indy. He ran a ridiculous 4.41 forty yard dash and looked solid in drills. Those are great numbers for a guy who dominated his whole career at Mississippi State as a 6’6, 260 pound edge rusher. Sweat has certainly grabbed everyone’s attention now.

9. Buffalo Bills:

Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf

Metcalf is as close as Calvin Johnson as they come, and I haven’t seen a player like him in years. He’s got the lovable combination of size and speed as he’s 6’3 and 230 pounds. He’s a true outside receiver who has a tremendous nose for the football. He can go up and get it when his QB really needs him to, and hearing that’ll be something coaches will love the sound of. Despite his tremendous combine, teams will be wary of his injury history, so be on the look out for that.

10. Denver Broncos:

LSU LB Devin White

White is a Deion Jones type linebacker. He is the fastest linebacker in the draft class and shows some of the quickest instincts I’ve seen in quite a while from a linebacker. He is strong, powerful, and has improved every aspect of his game in the 2018 season. He’s a do it all linebacker who will immediately improve the defense of the team who drafts him.

11. Cincinnati Bengals:

Florida OT Jawaan Taylor

Jawaan Taylor was unable to participate in most of the drills at the Scouting Combine, but he’s risen quickly in a draft class that’s become surprisingly strong at offensive tackle. The Florida product slots in as a right tackle in the pros and he is a good pass protector and developing run blocker. He’s got strong hands and his frame (6’5 and 328 pounds) is excellent for his position. Taylor may climb into the top ten of the draft when it’s all said and done.

12. Green Bay Packers:

Clemson EDGE Clelin Ferrell

Ferrell is always the guy that everyone tends to forget about on that historic Clemson championship defensive line. He’s experienced and has been a leader for the Tigers throughout his career. He’s got the length at 6’5 to be a dominant pass rusher in the NFL and he also displays outstanding power to move around the offensive line.

13. Miami Dolphins:

Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins Jr.

Haskins is in a battle with Kyler Murray for the title of best player in this draft at the quarterback position right now. As Haskins is way more talented in terms of his arm strength and accuracy than anyone else in the draft. Haskins has a great shot to be the first QB taken in the draft too, but we will have to watch the pre-draft process. He’s a legitimate quarterback with the tools to develop into a Patrick Mahomes type thrower of the football. Yeah, I said it.

14. Atlanta Falcons:

Houston DL Ed Oliver

Oliver was a lot of people’s preseason number one pick, but he’s fallen a bit due to a sudden struggle to make an impact when rushing passers. Oliver makes his impact against the run and most NFL teams would drool at the Houston product as a guy to plug up the middle of the defensive line and shut down opposing running backs.

15. Washington Redskins:

Missouri QB Drew Lock

Drew Lock probably is the most further developed along out of the quarterbacks in the draft class, but his potential just doesn’t compare to theirs. He’s got pocket passer type size at 6’4 and 225 pounds, and he’s got an incredible arm with strength and accuracy always on display. He’s not afraid to hurl one deep and he’s certainly what NFL teams would call an aggressive deep ball thrower.

16. Carolina Panthers:

Florida State EDGE Brian Burns

Brian Burns was a disruptive edge defender at Florida State and a lot of that has to do with his outstanding 6’5 frame. He’s not a thick bodied edge defender like most, as he only sits at 235, but he more than makes up for it with his generational athletic abilities as an impact player off the edge. He should do well rushing the passer in the NFL.

17. Cleveland Browns:

Clemson DL Christian Wilkins

I saw my fair share of Wilkins in his career at Clemson when they played my Louisville Cardinals. He’s a big inside guy who plays tough against the run, and is quickly developing into being an every down pass rusher. He has an excellent combination of size at 6’4 and 315 pounds with some incredible game-wrecking power. He still needs to work on his moves to generate pressure as well, but he’s a great bet to develop into a Pro Bowl defensive lineman.

18. Minnesota Vikings:

Oklahoma OG Cody Ford

For a 6’4, 330 pound lineman, Ford displays tremendous agility and balance, two rare traits these days for guys that size. He played right tackle at Oklahoma but will probably be better off inside as a guard in the NFL. He’ll need to work on his footwork but he’s got tremendous strength that will sell to the scouts.

19. Tennessee Titans:

Washington CB Byron Murphy

Murphy was also a breakout player in 2018 who a lot of people did not have ranked highly on their draft boards. After watching his tape, I can see why he’s now so highly touted. Murphy is going to play more slot than outside due to his small frame at 5’11 and 182 pounds, but he’s not to be messed with. He makes plays and can shutdown opposing wideouts if asked to do so. He’s got great fundamental cornerback techniques that should help him ease into a starting role in Week 1.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Michigan LB Devin Bush Jr.

Bush is a physical, fast linebacker who manned the middle of the strong Michigan Wolverines defense in his tenure there. He’s a guy that can help lead a defense and help out a team at any linebacker spot. He can drop back in coverage but he’s not bad at rushing the passer either, making him an easy first round projection here.

21. Seattle Seahawks:

Washington State OT Andre Dillard

Andre Dillard has certainly climbed up my board since I first made it. He has now entered first round NFL starter caliber territory for me. He’s 6’5 and weighs in at 315 pounds which is a good size for his position, and he ran an amazing 4.96 forty yard dash, which is good for a player his weight. He looked very good in drills at the combine, adding to his film at Washington State where he was a four year starter who dominated with power, athleticism, and blocking abilities.

22. Baltimore Ravens:

Ole Miss WR AJ Brown

Brown is the type of deep threat and playmaker that NFL teams are looking for nowadays. He’s got a solid frame at 6’1 and 230 pounds but doesn’t lack in the speed department. He’ll be a redzone threat immediately in the NFL on any team with his tough hands and outstanding route-running ability. He can fight through traffic as well, which is why he comes off the board here at number 22.

23. Houston Texans:

Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson

Hockenson has emerged as the best tight end in this class over his own teammate Noah Fant, in part due to his blocking skills being far more advanced at this point. Fant is more athletic but Hockenson is not a slouch in terms of his athleticism. Combine this with above-average hands and tremendous football IQ, and this kid could climb up draft boards in an instant!

24. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago):

Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry

Harry is a playmaking freak of nature, and he is easily one of the best WRs in this draft class. Harry has unreal size at 6’4, and it seems like he can jump up and go get the ball from anywhere. He’s no slouch running either, as he’s displayed solid speed at Arizona State that should allow him to separate from some of the league’s best cover corners.

25. Philadelphia Eagles:

Alabama RB Josh Jacobs

I didn’t even have this kid on my draft board two months ago. But now, he’s a top five talent and a future star running back in the NFL. Jacobs checks every box that NFL teams look for in a running back, combining a gift of elusiveness, a big frame, power running ability, and strong football IQ. At Bama, Jacobs showed his hard-working ability as a player who played at maximum effort on any play he was on the football field. This dude is an all-around stud!

26. Indianapolis Colts:

Georgia CB DeAndre Baker

DeAndre Baker is a physical man coverage cornerback who can compete with the best of the best. He’s an agile 5’11 guy with good tackling abilities as well as the instincts to match up with a lot of guys in the league. He should probably be drafted higher than he will be, but that’s due to this draft being insanely stacked with defensive talent.

27. Oakland Raiders (via Dallas):

Alabama LB Mack Wilson

Yet another Alabama player goes off the board as linebacker Mack Wilson is selected. Wilson is fast, strong, and agile enough to cover nearly any tight end in the NFL. He’s a great player against the run, but Wilson can also step back into coverage and make plays in the passing defense as well. He will immediately slot into a significant role for the team that selects him.

28. Los Angeles Chargers:

Mississippi State DL Jeffery Simmons

Simmons had some off the field concerns that NFL teams may not like, and now he’s dealing with a knee injury that could keep him out for a good portion of his first NFL season. Despite this, he’s one of the most talented players in this defensive line heavy draft class. He’s a great impact pass rusher from the interior of the defensive line and he could develop into a future All-Pro if drafted by the right team.

29. Kansas City Chiefs:

Temple CB Rock Ya-Sin

When I first saw this guy’s name, I laughed because it’s just an odd name, and he was a fourth rounder at that point. Now, after watching his tape and combine performances, I love Rock Ya-Sin as a late first round pick. The Temple product is six feet tall and weighs 192 pounds, which is solid size for a corner in today’s NFL. He excelled in combine drills and showed why he’s one of the best all-around cornerbacks in this draft class. He’s definitely going to need to work on his press coverage and overall techniques, but this is good value.

30. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans):

Alabama S Deionte Thompson

Thompson is one of the best all around players in this draft class. He’s been the center fielder for the Crimson Tide defense for a few seasons now and he’s ready to make the jump to the NFL. He has an unruly combination of speed, range, length, and instincts that should allow him to dominate on the back end of any defense in the pros.

31. Los Angeles Rams:

Boston College OG Chris Lindstrom

A former three star recruit, Lindstrom was one of the best offensive linemen in the ACC in 2018, which is reflected by the success of the Boston College rushing attack. He played in the Golden Eagles run-heavy offense, but displayed great potential and power when put into pass blocking situations. He’s an agile guy as well, showing great movement all across the field.

32. New England Patriots:

Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler

Hakeem Butler is the biggest receiver in this draft class, but has been slept on thus far in the pre draft process. At 6’5 and 227 pounds, Butler impressed scouts by running a 4.48 forty. He did well in other drills and certainly helped his stock by excelling in interviews. He’s a matchup problem waiting to break out in the NFL with his size and abilities as a wide receiver. Butler would be a steal in the late first round or early second round.

2ND ROUND:

33. Arizona Cardinals

Kansas State OL Dalton Risner

34. Indianapolis Colts (via New York):

NC State WR Kelvin Harmon

35. Oakland Raiders:

Clemson CB Trayvon Mullen

36. San Francisco 49ers:

Virginia S Juan Thornhill

37. New York Giants:

Ole Miss OT Greg Little

38. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Washington S Taylor Rapp

40. Buffalo Bills:

Ohio State DL Dre’Mont Jones

41. Denver Broncos:

Iowa TE Noah Fant

42. Cincinnati Bengals:

Duke QB Daniel Jones

43. Detroit Lions:

Penn State CB Amani Oruwariye

44. Green Bay Packers:

South Carolina WR Deebo Samuel

45. Atlanta Falcons:

Florida EDGE Jachai Polite

46. Washington Redskins:

Ohio State WR Parris Campbell

47. Carolina Panthers:

NC State C Garrett Bradbury

48. Miami Dolphins:

Clemson DL Dexter Lawrence

49. Cleveland Browns:

West Virginia OT Yodny Cajuste

50. Minnesota Vikings:

NC State LB Germaine Pratt

51. Tennessee Titans:

Old Dominion EDGE Oshane Ximines

52. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Notre Dame CB Julian Love

53. Philadelphia Eagles (via Baltimore):

Central Michigan CB Sean Bunting

54. Houston Texans (via Seattle):

Alabama State OT Tytus Howard

55. Houston Texans:

Mississippi State C Elgton Jenkins

56. New England Patriots (via Chicago):

Louisiana Tech EDGE Jaylon Ferguson

57. Philadelphia Eagles:

Wisconsin OG Michael Deiter

58. Dallas Cowboys:

Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr.

59. Indianapolis Colts:

Delaware S Nasir Adderley

60. Los Angeles Chargers:

Texas LB Gary Johnson

61. Kansas City Chiefs:

Notre Dame DL Jerry Tillery

62. New Orleans Saints:

Georgia WR Mecole Hardman

63. Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles):

Mississippi State S Johnathan Abram

64. New England Patriots:

Miami (FL) DL Gerald Willis

3RD ROUND:

65. Arizona Cardinals:

Georgia WR Riley Ridley

66. Oakland Raiders:

Florida S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

67. San Francisco 49ers:

Penn State OG Connor McGovern

68. New York Jets:

Wisconsin OT David Edwards

69. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Alabama EDGE Christian Miller

70. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Notre Dame LB Te’Von Coney

71. New York Giants:

*SELECTION FORFEITED*

72. Denver Broncos:

Kentucky CB Lonnie Johnson Jr.

73. Cincinnati Bengals:

Florida LB Vosean Joseph

74. New England Patriots (via Detroit):

Stanford TE Kaden Smith

75. Buffalo Bills:

Ohio State OT Isaiah Prince

76. Green Bay Packers:

Ohio State OG Michael Jordan

77. Washington Redskins:

Texas A&M C Erik McCoy

78. Carolina Panthers:

Buffalo LB Khalil Hodge

79. Miami Dolphins:

Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin

80. Atlanta Falcons:

Michigan CB David Long

81. Cleveland Browns:

Michigan State CB Justin Layne

82. Minnesota Vikings:

Clemson OT Mitch Hyatt

83. Tennessee Titans:

Arizona State DT Renell Wren

84. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Michigan EDGE Chase Winovich

85. Seattle Seahawks:

TCU EDGE LJ Collier

86. Baltimore Ravens:

Oklahoma OG Ben Powers

87. Houston Texans:

Iowa State RB David Montgomery

88. Chicago Bears:

Iowa S Amani Hooker

89. Detroit Lions (via Philadelphia):

Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin

90. Indianapolis Colts:

Kansas DL Daniel Wise

91. Dallas Cowboys:

Miami (FL) DE Joe Jackson

92. Los Angeles Chargers:

Oklahoma OT Bobby Evans

93. Kansas City Chiefs:

Washington LB Ben Burr-Kirven

94. New York Jets (via New Orleans):

Stanford WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside

95. Los Angeles Rams:

USC S Marvell Tell III

96. Cleveland Browns (via New England):

Buffalo WR Anthony Johnson

97. Washington Redskins:

Boston College EDGE Zach Allen

98. New England Patriots:

Clemson LB Tre Lamar

99. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Los Angeles):

West Virginia QB Will Grier

100. Los Angeles Rams:

Texas Tech LB Dakota Allen

101. Carolina Panthers:

Northern Illinois OT Max Scharping

102. New England Patriots:

Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham

103. Baltimore Ravens:

Alabama C Ross Pierschbacher

4TH ROUND:

104. Arizona Cardinals:

Vanderbilt CB JoeJuan Williams

105. San Francisco 49ers:

NC State WR Jakobi Meyers

106. New York Jets:

Oklahoma State RB Justice Hill

107. Oakland Raiders:

UCLA TE Caleb Wilson

108. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Miami S JaQuan Johnson

109. New York Giants:

Ohio State CB Kendall Sheffield

110. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger

111. Cincinnati Bengals:

LSU TE Foster Moreau

112. Detroit Lions:

Kentucky S Mike Edwards

113. Buffalo Bills:

TCU EDGE Ben Banogu

114. Baltimore Ravens (via Denver):

Wisconsin LB T.J. Edwards

115. Green Bay Packers:

Georgia LB D’Andre Walker

116. Carolina Panthers:

Ole Miss WR DaMarkus Lodge

117. Miami Dolphins:

Texas CB Kris Boyd

118. Atlanta Falcons:

New Mexico State LB Terrill Hanks

119. Green Bay Packers (via Washington):

Stanford OG Nate Herbig

120. Cleveland Browns:

LSU OG Garrett Brumfield

121. Minnesota Vikings:

Missouri DL Terry Beckner Jr.

122. Tennessee Titans:

Colorado State WR Preston Williams

123. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Washington OT Kaleb McGary

124. Baltimore Ravens:

Kentucky RB Benny Snell Jr.

125. Seattle Seahawks:

Miami CB Michael Jackson

126. Denver Broncos (via Houston):

Wisconsin OG Beau Benzschawel

127. Chicago Bears:

Auburn CB Jamel Dean

128. Philadelphia Eagles:

South Carolina OT Dennis Daley

129. Dallas Cowboys:

Cincinnati DL Marquise Copeland

130. Indianapolis Colts:

Oregon EDGE Jalen Jelks

131. Los Angeles Chargers:

Mississippi State OG Darryl Williams

132. Buffalo Bills (via Kansas City):

Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs

133. New York Giants (via New Orleans):

Maryland S Darnell Savage Jr.

134. Los Angeles Rams:

West Virginia LB David Long Jr.

135. New England Patriots:

James Madison CB Jimmy Moreland

136. Indianapolis Colts:

BYU LB Sione Takitaki

137. Dallas Cowboys:

Alabama OG Lester Cotton

138. Atlanta Falcons:

Jacksonville State OG B.J. Autry

139. Philadelphia Eagles:

San Diego State OT Tyler Roemer

The time for NFL Mock Drafts is in full swing as we close in on the Super Bowl. There’s still conference championship games left on Sunday and they’ll be great ones, but I’m here to help those people who support teams who either didn’t make the postseason or have been eliminated. After reading this article, you’ll have a glimpse of hope for the future and perhaps you’ll be extremely excited for the NFL Draft.

28 teams have gained a sense of identity into which they will ride by in the upcoming offseason, but four are focused on one thing and that is the Lombardi Trophy. Draft positioning remains to be played out and nothing is final as we head into the final few weeks of football.

Welcome back to my NFL Mock Draft Version 3.0, in which I’ll be going to project four rounds in the draft for my first time ever on this website. I can’t yet project compensatory picks so there will be more picks in end of the third and fourth rounds once they are announced. I’ve been scouting a ton of collegiate prospects over the last week or so and I’ve got a pretty good feel on who I like transitioning to the NFL more so than who I don’t like in that aspect. I’ll even provide brief analysis on the first round prospects.

This year’s draft class is loaded with interior defensive lineman as ten of them have first round grades from me, yet they all don’t even go off the board in round 1 or even round 2. Before we start, I’m going to discuss the elephant in the room. For the first time this season, I did put Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray on my draft board. He could be the 1st or 2nd quarterback off the board in this draft class. But some NFL teams aren’t going to get their hopes up right now though as he could just be entering the draft to see what happens, and actually still have his eyes on playing baseball.

All of this and more remains to be played out as we inch closer towards the 2019 NFL Draft in late April, but enough talk, let’s get into my third version of this year’s mock draft.

First Round:

1. Arizona Cardinals:

Ohio State EDGE Nick Bosa

Bosa was an absolute beast on the edge at Ohio State, and we would’ve gotten more of a glimpse of him if he hadn’t suffered a season ending injury earlier in the season. Bosa has the size, speed, and physical technique that should allow his game to translate quickly into the NFL stage and let him make an impact on whoever drafts him.

2. San Francisco 49ers:

Alabama DL Quinnen Williams

Williams is a guy who has jumped up everybody’s board with a tremendous breakout season for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He’s been the leader of their defense and he can truly wreak havoc inside the line. He’s an impactful interior lineman with a bright future if the right team drafts him.

3. New York Jets:

Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen

Allen took home plenty of hardware in terms of the College Football Awards this past season, but let’s not act like it’s undeserved. Allen was a force on the Kentucky defense and was arguably the best defensive player in all of college football in 2018. He will be able to play as both an edge rusher or an outside linebacker if the team that drafts him needs it.

4. Oakland Raiders:

LSU CB Greedy Williams

Williams’ combination of great size at 6’3 with solid speed and high football IQ help him become the consensus top cornerback in the draft class. He’s smart in coverage and has consistently shown an ability to absolutely clamp down on opposing receivers. He’s a superstar shutdown corner in the making.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Alabama S Deionte Thompson

Thompson is one of the best all around players in this draft class. He’s been the center fielder for the Crimson Tide defense for a few seasons now and he’s ready to make the jump to the NFL. He has an unruly combination of speed, range, length, and instincts that should allow him to dominate on the back end of any defense in the pros.

6. New York Giants:

Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins Jr.

Haskins is the clear cut best player in this draft at the quarterback position right now. As Haskins is way more talented in terms of his arm strength and accuracy than anyone else in the draft. Haskins has a great shot to be the first QB taken in the draft too, but we will have to watch the pre-draft process. He’s a legitimate quarterback with the tools to develop into a Patrick Mahomes type thrower of the football. Yeah, I said it.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Alabama OT Jonah Williams

Williams is a disciplined offensive tackle with a lot of experience at Alabama while protecting Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts. He shows great technique for a tackle in this day and age of the league, and he is the strong, smart, and quick twitch tackle that an NFL team will love to have protecting the edge.

8. Detroit Lions:

Clemson EDGE Clelin Ferrell

Ferrell is always the guy that everyone tends to forget about on that historic Clemson championship defensive line. He’s experienced and has been a leader for the Tigers throughout his career. He’s got the length at 6’5 to be a dominant pass rusher in the NFL and he also displays outstanding power to move around the offensive line.

9. Buffalo Bills:

Houston DL Ed Oliver

Oliver was a lot of people’s preseason number one pick, but he’s fallen a bit due to a sudden struggle to make an impact when rushing passers. Oliver makes his impact against the run and most NFL teams would drool at the Houston product as a guy to plug up the middle of the defensive line and shut down opposing running backs.

10. Denver Broncos:

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray

The story of this year’s draft class, Murray has a huge decision to make, but for now, I’m predicting he’ll choose football over baseball. The Heisman Trophy winner dominated in the past year as a starter for the Sooners and led them to the College Football Playoff. He’s got a tremendous baseball like arm (similar to Patrick Mahomes arm), and he’s still improving as a consistent accurate thrower of the football. Plus, you can’t say enough about Murray’s abilities to stretch plays outside of the pocket with his quick feet and electric mobility. If he wants, I think he’ll be a Week 1 starter at QB in the NFL next year.

11. Cincinnati Bengals:

LSU LB Devin White

White is a Deion Jones type linebacker. He is the fastest linebacker in the draft class and shows some of the quickest instincts I’ve seen in quite a while from a linebacker. He is strong, powerful, and has improved every aspect of his game in the 2018 season. He’s a do it all linebacker who will immediately improve the defense of the team who drafts him.

12. Green Bay Packers:

Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry

Harry is a playmaking freak of nature, and he is easily the best WR in this draft class. Harry has unreal size at 6’4, and it seems like he can jump up and go get the ball from anywhere. He’s no slouch running either, as he’s displayed solid speed at Arizona State that should allow him to separate from some of the league’s best cover corners.

13. Miami Dolphins:

Duke QB Daniel Jones

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe helped develop the Manning brothers, so you’ll hear a lot about that over the coming months. Daniel Jones is the next hyped up Cutcliffe guy, and he boasts the traits that scouts drool over. He has pro-style QB size at 6’5, but he isn’t a slouch running the football out of the pocket. Jones ran a quick passing offense at Duke, and he didn’t always show great abilities outside of that, but scouts understand that the potential is there for him to be a big league QB for years to come.

14. Atlanta Falcons:

Michigan DL Rashan Gary

Gary can play everywhere on the defensive line and the team that drafts him will get a big versatile player. He will make an impact in stopping the run game while also putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Despite some injury concerns, the Michigan star is a surefire first round selection as of now.

15. Washington Redskins:

Missouri QB Drew Lock

Drew Lock probably is the most further developed along out of the quarterbacks in the draft class, but his potential just doesn’t compare to theirs. He’s got pocket passer type size at 6’4 and 225 pounds, and he’s got an incredible arm with strength and accuracy always on display. He’s not afraid to hurl one deep and he’s certainly what NFL teams would call an aggressive deep ball thrower.

16. Carolina Panthers:

Florida State EDGE Brian Burns

Brian Burns was a disruptive edge defender at Florida State and a lot of that has to do with his outstanding 6’5 frame. He’s not a thick bodied edge defender like most, as he only sits at 235, but he more than makes up for it with his generational athletic abilities as an impact player off the edge. He should do well rushing the passer in the NFL.

17. Cleveland Browns:

Ole Miss OT Greg Little

Little is a bit of a more raw offensive tackle prospect than most would expect from a guy going in the first round, but he’s shown flashes of his great potential at Ole Miss that cannot be overlooked. He’s a competitor and a dominant run blocker who will need to improve in the pass blocking aspect of his game. But Little’s outstanding athleticism, frame, and strength should help him become a weekly starter in the NFL.

18. Minnesota Vikings:

Oklahoma OG Cody Ford

For a 6’4, 330 pound lineman, Ford displays tremendous agility and balance, two rare traits these days for guys that size. He played right tackle at Oklahoma but will probably be better off inside as a guard in the NFL. He’ll need to work on his footwork but he’s got tremendous strength that will sell to the scouts.

19. Tennessee Titans:

Washington CB Byron Murphy

Murphy was also a breakout player in 2018 who a lot of people did not have ranked highly on their draft boards. After watching his tape, I can see why he’s now so highly touted. Murphy is going to play more slot than outside due to his small frame at 5’11 and 182 pounds, but he’s not to be messed with. He makes plays and can shutdown opposing wideouts if asked to do so. He’s got great fundamental cornerback techniques that should help him ease into a starting role in Week 1.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Georgia CB DeAndre Baker

DeAndre Baker is a physical man coverage cornerback who can compete with the best of the best. He’s an agile 5’11 guy with good tackling abilities as well as the instincts to match up with a lot of guys in the league. He should probably be drafted higher than he will be, but that’s due to this draft being insanely stacked with defensive talent.

21. Seattle Seahawks:

Iowa TE Noah Fant

Fant is a modern NFL tight end, with the ability to take the field on all three downs as a blocker and pass catcher. He is still developing into being an effective blocker at his position, but he’s miles ahead of any other tight end in the class. He shows flashes of great speed and looks like a complete red zone threat on the tapes he has at Iowa. Fant will be an easy choice for a team looking for a tight end on Day 1.

22. Baltimore Ravens:

Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown

Marquise Brown is a well-known commodity in college football perhaps due to his dominance at the WR position but also to his nickname Hollywood. He’s probably the fastest wideout in the draft, and he’s earned the Hollywood tag. He will be a popular pick in the new age NFL and he will undoubtedly be a day 1 deep threat in the league. He’s the closest thing to Tyreek Hill in this draft and a lot of teams would love that type of player on their team.

23. Houston Texans:

Kansas State OT Dalton Risner

Risner is clearly the most dominant pass protecting offensive lineman in the entire draft. He’s matched up against great pass rushers who don’t get anywhere against him. He’s a mauler at the point of attack and has attributes similar to Quenton Nelson coming out of Notre Dame last season. He’s a competitor and somebody who should become an instant upgrade as a tackle or guard for the team who drafts him.

24. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago):

Florida EDGE Jachai Polite

Jachai Polite may be undersized compared to other edge defenders in this draft class, but he’s one of the best and quickest of them all. He’s got a great technique and uses his hands to make a great advantage when rushing the passer. A lot of scouts have said that Polite reminds them of Titans legendary edge rusher Jevon Kearse, who was a first round pick and great player in his own right.

25. Philadelphia Eagles:

Clemson CB Trayvon Mullen

Trayvon Mullen is a poor man’s Greedy Williams. He’s got solid size at 6’1 and shows great quickness on the field in tape. He could easily be off the board in the first ten picks or still be on the board during the last ten picks, but I think Mullen is definitely not falling out of the first round, barring a disappointing NFL combine showing.

26. Indianapolis Colts:

NC State WR Kelvin Harmon

Harmon is a strong, physical receiver who’s shown some limitations with his speed and elusiveness. Yet, he’s been a consistent playmaker at NC State. He’s got great ball skills and hands, while being able to run routes with the best of them in this draft class. Oh and did I mention Harmon is an absolutely dominant run blocker and a guy who will get it done on the perimeter.

27. Oakland Raiders (via Dallas):

Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf

Metcalf is as close as N’Keal Harry as they come, yet he’s coming off the board 14 picks later. He’s got the lovable combination of size and speed as he’s 6’4 and 230 pounds. He’s a true outside receiver who has a tremendous nose for the football. He can go up and get it when his QB really needs him to, and hearing that’ll be something coaches will love the sound of. But teams will be wary of his injury history, so be on the look out for that.

28. Los Angeles Chargers:

Alabama LB Mack Wilson

Yet another Alabama player goes off the board as linebacker Mack Wilson is selected. Wilson is fast, strong, and agile enough to cover nearly any tight end in the NFL. He’s a great player against the run, but Wilson can also step back into coverage and make plays in the passing defense as well. He will immediately slot into a significant role for the team that selects him.

29. New England Patriots:

Clemson DL Dexter Lawrence

I saw my fair share of Dexter Lawrence in his career at Clemson when they played my Louisville Cardinals. He’s a big inside guy who plays tough against the run, but he’s still developing into being an every down pass rusher. He has an excellent combination of size at 6’4 and 340 pounds with some incredible game-wrecking power. He still needs to work on his moves to generate pressure as well, but he’s a good bet to develop into a Pro Bowl defensive lineman.

30. Los Angeles Rams:

Michigan LB Devin Bush

Bush is a physical, fast linebacker who manned the middle of the strong Michigan Wolverines defense in his tenure there. He’s a guy that can help lead a defense and help out a team at any linebacker spot. He can drop back in coverage but he’s not bad at rushing the passer either, making him an easy first round projection here.

31. Kansas City Chiefs:

Mississippi State DL Jeffery Simmons

Simmons has some off the field concerns that NFL teams may not like, but he’s one of the most talented players in this defensive line heavy draft class. He’s a great impact pass rusher from the interior of the defensive line and he could develop into a future All-Pro if drafted by the right team.

32. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans):

Washington S Taylor Rapp

Rapp is going to be a tremendous secondary prize for a team that misses out on Deionte Thompson. He’s got great football IQ and is an aggressive player on the back end of the defense. He excels in defending against the run and is one of the better tackling defensive backs in the entire draft. His physicality will also help him win leverage at the point of attack and he could be an NFL starter on Day 1.

Second Round:

33. Arizona Cardinals:

West Virginia OT Yodny Cajuste

34. Indianapolis Colts (via New York):

Notre Dame CB Julian Love

35. Oakland Raiders:

Alabama RB Josh Jacobs

36. San Francisco 49ers:

Boston College OG Chris Lindstrom

37. New York Giants:

Florida OT Jawaan Taylor

38. Jacksonville Jaguars:

West Virginia QB Will Grier

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler

40. Buffalo Bills:

Iowa State RB David Montgomery

41. Denver Broncos:

Clemson DL Christian Wilkins

42. Cincinnati Bengals:

Ohio State DL Dre’Mont Jones

43. Detroit Lions:

Penn State CB Amani Oruwariye

44. Green Bay Packers:

Mississippi State EDGE Montez Sweat

45. Atlanta Falcons:

Wisconsin LB T.J. Edwards

46. Washington Redskins:

Ole Miss WR AJ Brown

47. Carolina Panthers:

Mississippi State C Elgton Jenkins

48. Miami Dolphins:

Alabama DL Raekwon Davis

49. Cleveland Browns:

Notre Dame DL Jerry Tillery

50. Minnesota Vikings:

Wisconsin OT David Edwards

51. Tennessee Titans:

Ohio State WR Parris Campbell

52. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Buffalo LB Khalil Hodge

53. Philadelphia Eagles (from Baltimore):

Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson

54. Houston Texans (from Seattle):

Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr.

55. Houston Texans:

Miami (FL) S JaQuan Johnson

56. New England Patriots (from Chicago):

Old Dominion EDGE Oshane Ximines

57. Philadelphia Eagles:

Ohio State OT Isaiah Prince

58. Dallas Cowboys:

Miami (FL) DL Gerald Willis

59. Indianapolis Colts:

Mississippi State S Johnathan Abram

60. Los Angeles Chargers:

Texas CB Kris Boyd

61. New England Patriots:

Texas Tech LB Dakota Allen

62. Kansas City Chiefs (from Los Angeles):

Michigan EDGE Chase Winovich

63. Kansas City Chiefs:

Texas LB Gary Johnson

64. New Orleans Saints:

Stanford WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside

Third Round:

65. Arizona Cardinals:

Georgia WR Riley Ridley

66. Oakland Raiders:

Delaware S Nasir Adderley

67. San Francisco 49ers:

Virginia S Juan Thornhill

68. New York Jets:

Washington State OT Andre Dillard

69. Jacksonville Jaguars:

Louisiana Tech EDGE Jaylon Ferguson

70. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Notre Dame LB Te’Von Coney

71. New York Giants:

*FORFEITED SELECTION*

72. Denver Broncos:

Wisconsin OG Michael Deiter

73. Cincinnati Bengals:

Stanford TE Kaden Smith

74. New England Patriots (via Detroit):

NC State QB Ryan Finley

75. Buffalo Bills:

Buffalo WR Anthony Johnson

76. Green Bay Packers:

Ohio State OG Michael Jordan

77. Washington Redskins:

NC State C Garrett Bradbury

78. Carolina Panthers:

Clemson OT Mitch Hyatt

79. Miami Dolphins:

South Carolina WR Deebo Samuel

80. Atlanta Falcons:

Ohio State CB Kendall Sheffield

81. Cleveland Browns:

Penn State OG Connor McGovern

82. Minnesota Vikings:

Clemson LB Tre Lamar

83. Tennessee Titans:

Boston College EDGE Zach Allen

84. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Wisconsin OG Beau Benzschawel

85. Seattle Seahawks:

Florida S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

86. Baltimore Ravens:

Alabama C Ross Pierschbacher

87. Houston Texans:

Kentucky RB Benny Snell Jr.

88. Chicago Bears:

Northern Illinois OT Max Scharping

89. Detroit Lions (via Philadelphia):

Texas WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

90. Indianapolis Colts:

Kansas DL Daniel Wise

91. Dallas Cowboys:

UCLA TE Caleb Wilson

92. Los Angeles Chargers:

Boston College S Lukas Denis

93. Cleveland Browns (via New England):

Georgia WR Mecole Hardman

94. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Los Angeles):

LSU TE Foster Moreau

95. Kansas City Chiefs:

Ole Miss WR DaMarkus Lodge

96. New York Jets (via New Orleans):

Mississippi State OG Darryl Williams

Fourth Round:

97. Arizona Cardinals:

Miami (FL) CB Michael Jackson

98. San Francisco 49ers:

Georgia EDGE D’Andre Walker

99. New York Jets:

Stanford RB Bryce Love

100. Oakland Raiders:

Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson

101. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

South Carolina OT Dennis Daley

102. New York Giants:

Oregon S Ugo Amadi

103. Jacksonville Jaguars:

West Virginia WR David Sills V

104. Cincinnati Bengals:

Ole Miss QB Jordan Ta’amu

105. Detroit Lions:

San Jose State TE Josh Oliver

106. Buffalo Bills:

Michigan CB David Long

107. Denver Broncos:

Washington OT Kaleb McGary

108. Green Bay Packers:

TCU EDGE Ben Banogu

109. Carolina Panthers:

Oregon WR Dillon Mitchell

110. Miami Dolphins:

Alabama RB Damien Harris

111. Atlanta Falcons:

Oklahoma OG Ben Powers

112. Green Bay Packers (via Washington):

NC State LB Germaine Pratt

113. Cleveland Browns:

Mississippi State CB Jamal Peters

114. Minnesota Vikings:

Missouri DL Terry Beckner Jr.

115. Tennessee Titans:

Boise State QB Brett Rypien

116. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs

117. Baltimore Ravens:

Penn State RB Miles Sanders

118. Seattle Seahawks:

Arkansas OT Colton Jackson

119. Denver Broncos (via Houston):

Florida LB Vosean Joseph

120. Chicago Bears:

USC S Marvell Tell III

121. Philadelphia Eagles:

Stanford OG Nate Herbig

122. Dallas Cowboys:

Georgia C Lamont Gaillard

123. Indianapolis Colts:

Washington LB Ben Burr-Kirven

124. Los Angeles Chargers:

LSU OG Garrett Brumfield

125. New England Patriots:

Kentucky TE CJ Conrad

126. Los Angeles Rams:

Cincinnati DL Marquise Copeland

127. Buffalo Bills (via Kansas City):

Alabama OG Lester Cotton

128. New York Giants (via New Orleans):

Texas A&M C Erik McCoy

Mock drafts are in full swing as we close the regular season in the National Football League tomorrow. Most teams have gained a sense of identity into which they will ride by in the upcoming offseason, but some are focused on one thing and that is the Lombardi Trophy. Draft positioning remains to be played out and nothing is final as we head into the final week of the regular season.

Welcome back to my NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0, in which I’ll be going to project three rounds in the draft for my first time ever on this website. I can’t yet project compensatory picks so there will be more picks in end of the third round once they are announced. I’ve been scouting some of the top prospects over the last week or so and I’ve got a pretty good feel on who I like transitioning to the NFL more so than who I don’t like in that aspect. I’ll even provide brief analysis on the first round prospects.

This year’s draft class is loaded with interior defensive lineman as ten of them have first round grades from me, yet they all don’t even go off the board in round 1 or even round 2. Before we start, I’m going to discuss the elephant in the room. No, I didn’t put Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray in my board, because I feel like he’s still going to the MLB. But if Murray does choose football, he’d be the 1st or 2nd quarterback off the board in this draft class. NFL teams aren’t going to get their hopes up right now though as everything is merely just speculation.

With all of that said, it’s time to unveil the second version of my 2019 NFL Mock Draft, as we’ll start with the Jets and end with the Jets, here we go!

Note: If a trade is indicated, the record on the same line is the original team’s record.

Round 1:

1. New York Jets (4-12):

Ohio State EDGE Nick Bosa

Bosa was an absolute beast on the edge at Ohio State, and we would’ve gotten more of a glimpse of him if he hadn’t suffered a season ending injury earlier in the season. Bosa has the size, speed, and physical technique that should allow his game to translate quickly into the NFL stage and let him make an impact on whoever drafts him.

2. Arizona Cardinals (4-12):

LSU CB Greedy Williams

Williams’ combination of great size at 6’3 with solid speed and high football IQ help him become the consensus top cornerback in the draft class. He’s smart in coverage and has consistently shown an ability to absolutely clamp down on opposing receivers. He’s a superstar shutdown corner in the making.

3. San Francisco 49ers (4-12):

Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen

Allen took home plenty of hardware in terms of the College Football Awards this past week, but let’s not act like it’s undeserved. Allen was a force on the Kentucky defense and was arguably the best defensive player in all of college football in 2018. He will be able to play as both an edge rusher or an outside linebacker if the team that drafts him needs it.

4. Oakland Raiders (4-12):

Alabama DL Quinnen Williams

Williams is a guy who has jumped up everybody’s board with a tremendous breakout season for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He’s been the leader of their defense and he can truly wreak havoc inside the line. He’s an impactful interior lineman with a bright future if the right team drafts him.

5. Denver Broncos (via Detroit) (5-11):

Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins

Haskins and the next quarterbacks selected are mildly apart, as Haskins is way more talented in terms of his arm strength and accuracy than anyone else in the draft besides Justin Herbert. Haskins still has a shot to be the first QB taken in the draft too, but we will have to watch the pre-draft process. He’s a legitimate quarterback with the tools to develop into a Patrick Mahomes type thrower of the football. Yeah, I said it.

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11):

Clemson EDGE Clelin Ferrell

Ferrell is always the guy that everyone tends to forget about on that historic Clemson defensive line. He’s experienced and has been a leader for the Tigers throughout his career. He’s got the length at 6’5 to be a dominant pass rusher in the NFL and he also displays outstanding power to move around the offensive line.

7. Carolina Panthers (6-10):

Alabama S Deionte Thompson

Thompson is one of the best all around players in this draft class. He’s been the center fielder for the Crimson Tide defense for a few seasons now and he’s ready to make the jump to the NFL. He has an unruly combination of speed, range, length, and instincts that should allow him to dominate on the back end of any defense in the pros.

8. Detroit Lions (via Denver) (6-10):

Georgia CB DeAndre Baker

DeAndre Baker is a physical man coverage cornerback who can compete with the best of the best. He’s an agile 5’11 guy with good tackling abilities as well as the instincts to match up with a lot of guys in the league.

9. New York Giants (6-10):

Alabama OT Jonah Williams

Williams is a disciplined offensive tackle with a lot of experience at Alabama while protecting Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts. He shows great technique for a tackle in this day and age of the league, and he is the strong, smart, and quick twitch tackle that an NFL team will love to have protecting the edge.

10. Cincinnati Bengals (6-10):

LSU LB Devin White

White is a Deion Jones type linebacker. He is the fastest linebacker in the draft class and shows some of the quickest instincts I’ve seen in quite a while from a linebacker. He is strong, powerful, and has improved every aspect of his game in the 2018 season. He’s a do it all linebacker who will immediately improve the defense of the team who drafts him.

11. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10):

West Virginia QB Will Grier

Will Grier faces a lot of question marks due to playing against poor Big 12 defenses, but he’s got the potential to be a really good quarterback in this league. He’s likely a project for the first year, but with the way teams throw their first round QBs into the fire nowadays, I wouldn’t be surprised if Grier’s a Week 1 starter.

12. Buffalo Bills (6-10):

Ole Miss OT Greg Little

Little is a bit of a more raw offensive tackle prospect than most would expect from a guy going in the first round, but he’s shown flashes of his great potential at Ole Miss that cannot be overlooked. He’s a competitor and a dominant run blocker who will need to improve in the pass blocking aspect of his game. But Little’s outstanding athleticism, frame, and strength should help him become a weekly starter in the NFL.

13. Miami Dolphins (7-9):

Houston DL Ed Oliver

Oliver was a lot of people’s preseason number one pick, but he’s fallen a bit due to a sudden struggle to make an impact when rushing passers. Oliver makes his impact against the run and most NFL teams would drool at the Houston product as a guy to plug up the middle of the defensive line and shut down opposing running backs.

14. Atlanta Falcons (7-9):

Michigan DL Rashan Gary

Gary can play everywhere on the defensive line and the team that drafts him will get a big versatile player. He will make an impact in stopping the run game while also putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Despite some injury concerns, the Michigan star is a surefire first round selection as of now.

15. Washington Redskins (7-9):

Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry

Harry is a playmaking freak of nature, and he is neck and neck with multiple others for the title of best WR in this draft class. Harry has unreal size at 6’4, and it seems like he can jump up and go get the ball from anywhere. He’s no slouch running either, as he’s displayed solid speed at Arizona State that should allow him to separate from some of the league’s best cover corners.

16. Green Bay Packers (7-8-1):

Ohio State OG Michael Jordan

Not quite the basketball player, but I hear that this Michael Jordan guy really excels at protecting his quarterback. He displayed this in his time at Ohio State, being a first team All-Big Ten selection in 2017. He’s one of the top linemen in the 2019 draft class and is sure to be an early pick considering the value of strong linemen in the NFL these days.

17. Cleveland Browns (7-8-1):

Mississippi State DL Jeffery Simmons

Simmons has some off the field concerns that NFL teams may not like, but he’s one of the most talented players in this defensive line heavy draft class. He’s a great impact pass rusher from the interior of the defensive line and he could develop into a future All-Pro if drafted by the right team.

18. Tennessee Titans (9-7):

Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown

Marquise Brown is a well-known commodity in college football perhaps due to his dominance at the WR position but also to his nickname Hollywood. He’s probably the fastest wideout in the draft, and he’s earned the Hollywood tag. He will be a popular pick in the new age NFL and he will undoubtedly be a day 1 deep threat in the league. He’s the closest thing to Tyreek Hill in this draft and a lot of teams would love that type of player on their team.

19. Philadelphia Eagles (9-7):

Washington CB Byron Murphy

Murphy was also a breakout player in 2018 who a lot of people did not have ranked highly on their draft boards. After watching his tape, I can see why he’s now so highly touted. Murphy is going to play more slot than outside due to his small frame at 5’11 and 182 pounds, but he’s not to be messed with. He makes plays and can shutdown opposing wideouts if asked to do so. He’s got great fundamental cornerback techniques that should help him ease into a starting role in Week 1.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6-1):

Alabama LB Mack Wilson

Yet another Alabama player goes off the board as linebacker Mack Wilson is selected. Wilson is fast, strong, and agile enough to cover nearly any tight end in the NFL. He’s a great player against the run, but Wilson can also step back into coverage and make plays in the passing defense as well. He will immediately slot into a significant role for the team that selects him.

21. Minnesota Vikings (9-6-1):

West Virginia OT Yodny Cajuste

Cajuste is a guy who helped protect Will Grier for a long time at WVU, and he’s another guy who looks like he’s ready to make the jump to the pros, at least according to his tape. He’s powerful and big, but he can still move well like some of the best tackles in the league. He displays tremendous technique and should be able to dominate opposing edge rushers with all of this on his side.

22. Oakland Raiders (via Dallas) (9-7):

Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf

Metcalf is as close as N’Keal Harry as they come, yet he’s coming off the board 14 picks later. He’s got the lovable combination of size and speed as he’s 6’4 and 230 pounds. He’s a true outside receiver who has a tremendous nose for the football. He can go up and get it when his QB really needs him to, and hearing that’ll be something coaches will love the sound of.

23. Houston Texans (10-6):

Boston College OL Chris Lindstrom

A former three star recruit, Lindstrom was one of the best offensive linemen in the ACC in 2018, which is reflected by the success of the Boston College rushing attack. He played in the Golden Eagles run-heavy offense, but displayed great potential and power when put into pass blocking situations. He’s an agile guy as well, showing great movement all across the field.

24. Indianapolis Colts (10-6):

NC State WR Kelvin Harmon

Harmon is a strong, physical receiver who’s shown some limitations with his speed and elusiveness. Yet, he’s been a consistent playmaker at NC State. He’s got great ball skills and hands, while being able to run routes with the best of them in this draft class. Oh and did I mention Harmon is an absolutely dominant run blocker and a guy who will get it done on the perimeter.

25. Seattle Seahawks (10-6):

Iowa TE Noah Fant

Fant is a modern NFL tight end, with the ability to take the field on all three downs as a blocker and pass catcher. He is still developing into being an effective blocker at his position, but he’s miles ahead of any other tight end in the class. He shows flashes of great speed and looks like a complete red zone threat on the tapes he has at Iowa. Fant will be an easy choice for a team looking for a tight end on Day 1.

26. Baltimore Ravens (10-6):

Florida State EDGE Brian Burns

Brian Burns was a disruptive edge defender at Florida State and a lot of that has to do with his outstanding 6’5 frame. He’s not a thick bodied edge defender like most, as he only sits at 235, but he more than makes up for it with his generational athletic abilities as an impact player off the edge. He should do well rushing the passer in the NFL.

27. New England Patriots (11-5):

Clemson CB Trayvon Mullen

Trayvon Mullen is a poor man’s Greedy Williams. He’s got solid size at 6’1 and shows great quickness on the field in tape. He could easily be off the board in the first ten picks or still be on the board during the last ten picks, but I think Mullen is definitely not falling out of the first round, barring a disappointing NFL combine showing.

28. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago) (11-5):

Michigan LB Devin Bush

Bush is a physical, fast linebacker who manned the middle of the strong Michigan Wolverines defense in his tenure there. He’s a guy that can help lead a defense and help out a team at any linebacker spot. He can drop back in coverage but he’s not bad at rushing the passer either, making him an easy first round projection here.

29. Los Angeles Chargers (12-4):

Ohio State DL Dre’Mont Jones

Often overshadowed by Nick Bosa, Jones is a beast in his own right who would be gone way earlier if not for being in the midst of a defensive line heavy class. He’s a great inside pass rusher with solid technique and has a good amount of athleticism for a big man. In the long run, he could be a steal at this draft position.

30. Los Angeles Rams (13-3):

Virginia S Juan Thornhill

Thornhill has really jumped out at me as I’ve watched more and more of his tape at Virginia. He’s a great defender against the run but could use some cleaning up in terms of his tackling and range. He played all over the place at Virginia, so the word “versatile” just might not do him justice. He’s got excellent size and potential but is still raw and has a lot to improve upon in the NFL.

31. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4):

Florida EDGE Jachai Polite

Jachai Polite may be undersized compared to other edge defenders in this draft class, but he’s one of the best and quickest of them all. He’s got a great technique and uses his hands to make a great advantage when rushing the passer. A lot of scouts have said that Polite reminds them of Titans legendary edge rusher Jevon Kearse, who was a first round pick and great player in his own right.

32. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans) (14-2):

Old Dominion EDGE Oshane Ximines

Ximines is a small school superstar at Old Dominion. He’s become a better pass rusher over his four seasons at ODU and he’ll continue to gain more recognition heading into and after the NFL Combine. While the competition wasn’t always powerful, Ximines is a raw pass rusher who can win at the point of attack, which is a must-have trait for any edge defender.

Round 2:

33. Arizona Cardinals (4-12):

Wisconsin OL Tyler Biadasz

34. Indianapolis Colts (via Jets) (4-12):

Notre Dame CB Julian Love

35. Oakland Raiders (4-12):

Mississippi State EDGE Montez Sweat

36. San Francisco 49ers (4-12):

Miami (FL) S JaQuan Johnson

37. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11):

Missouri QB Drew Lock

38. Detroit Lions (5-11):

Missouri TE Albert Okwuegbunam

39. Buffalo Bills (6-10):

Iowa State RB David Montgomery

40. Denver Broncos (6-10):

Kansas State OT Dalton Risner

41. New York Giants (6-10):

Texas CB Kris Boyd

42. Cincinnati Bengals (6-10):

Washington OT Trey Adams

43. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10):

Ole Miss WR AJ Brown

44. Carolina Panthers (6-10):

Ohio State OT Isaiah Prince

45. Atlanta Falcons (7-9):

Wisconsin OL Michael Deiter

46. Washington Redskins (7-9):

Duke QB Daniel Jones

47. Miami Dolphins (7-9):

Mississippi State C Elgton Jenkins

48. Cleveland Browns (7-8-1):

Wisconsin OT David Edwards

49. Green Bay Packers (7-8-1):

Washington S Taylor Rapp

50. Philadelphia Eagles (9-7):

Oregon OT Calvin Throckmorton

51. Tennessee Titans (9-7):

Clemson DL Dexter Lawrence

52. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6-1):

Alabama CB Trevon Diggs

53. Minnesota Vikings (9-6-1):

Wisconsin LB T.J. Edwards

54. Dallas Cowboys (9-7):

Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr.

55. Indianapolis Colts (10-6):

Alabama DL Raekwon Davis

56. Houston Texans (via Seattle) (10-6):

Washington State OT Andre Dillard

57. Los Angeles Chargers (via Philadelphia) (10-6):

Mississippi State S Jonathan Abram

58. Houston Texans (10-6):

Penn State CB Amani Oruwariye

59. New England Patriots (via Chicago) (11-5):

Stanford TE Kaden Smith

60. New England Patriots (11-5):

Michigan EDGE Chase Winovich

61. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4):

Buffalo LB Khalil Hodge

62. Philadelphia Eagles (via Chargers) (12-4):

Notre Dame LB Te’Von Coney

63. Kansas City Chiefs (via Rams) (13-3):

LSU CB Kristian Fulton

64. New Orleans Saints (14-2):

Clemson LB Tre Lamar

Round 3:

65. New York Jets (4-12):

Stanford WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside

66. Arizona Cardinals (4-12):

Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler

67. San Francisco 49ers (4-12):

Ohio State CB Kendall Sheffield

68. Oakland Raiders (4-12):

Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson

69. New England Patriots (via Detroit)(5-11):

NC State LB Germaine Pratt

70. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11):

Boston College S Lukas Denis

71. New York Giants (6-10):

FORFEITED**

72. Cincinnati Bengals (6-10):

UCLA TE Caleb Wilson

73. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10):

LSU TE Foster Moreau

74. Carolina Panthers (6-10):

Oklahoma OL Ben Powers

75. Denver Broncos (6-10):

Clemson DL Christian Wilkins

76. Buffalo Bills (6-10):

South Carolina WR Deebo Samuel

77. Washington Redskins (7-9):

Mississippi State OL Darryl Williams

78. Miami Dolphins (7-9):

NC State QB Ryan Finley

79. Atlanta Falcons (7-9):

Louisiana Tech EDGE Jaylon Ferguson

80. Seattle Seahawks (via Green Bay) (7-8-1):

Auburn DL Derrick Brown

81. Cleveland Browns (7-8-1):

Buffalo WR Anthony Johnson

82. Tennessee Titans (9-7):

Boston College EDGE Zach Allen

83. Detroit Lions (via Philadelphia) (9-7):

Texas WR Collin Johnson

84. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6-1):

San Jose State TE Josh Oliver

85. Minnesota Vikings (9-6-1):

LSU OL Garrett Brumfield

86. Dallas Cowboys (9-7):

Notre Dame DL Jerry Tillery

87. Green Bay Packers (via Seattle) (10-6):

Northwestern LB Paddy Fisher

88. Baltimore Ravens (10-6):

Alabama RB Damien Harris

89. Houston Texans (10-6):

Clemson OT Mitch Hyatt

90. Indianapolis Colts (10-6):

Washington LB Ben Burr-Kirven

91. Cleveland Browns (via New England) (11-5):

Virginia CB Bryce Hall

92. Chicago Bears (11-5):

Alabama LB Anfernee Jennings

93. Los Angeles Chargers (12-4):

Miami (FL) LB Shaquille Quarterman

94. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4):

Stanford RB Bryce Love

95. Jacksonville Jaguars (via Rams) (13-3):

Penn State OL Connor McGovern

96. New York Jets (via New Orleans) (14-2):

Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson

Projected Trades:

Note: These trades are made in accordance to the NFL Draft Pick Value Chart. None are guaranteed or likely to happen, I’m purely speculating.

The Denver Broncos traded their 2019 first, 2019 fourth, 2020 second and fifth round selections (8th overall, 104th overall, unknown, unknown) to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Detroit’s first-round selection (5th overall).

The Los Angeles Chargers traded their 2019 second and fourth round picks (62nd, 124th) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Philadelphia’s second-round selection (56th overall).

The Seattle Seahawks traded their 2019 third-round pick (87th overall), and a 2020 fourth-round pick (unknown) to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Green Bay’s third-round selection (80th overall).

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