2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Major changes.
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Arizona Cardinals: Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College
The Cardinals need help across the offensive line if they want to give Josh Rosen a chance.

Chris Lindstrom is solid in all aspects and has more athleticism than meets the eye.

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Indianapolis Colts: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
The Colts could stand to improve their pass defense, so a second-round pick might be used on a cornerback.

Byron Murphy is a very instinctive, ball-hawking cornerback. I’ve had him high in my 2020 NFL Mock Draft, but it sounds like he’ll declare despite being a redshirt sophomore. Murphy received second-round grades from the draft committee.

Pick change; previously Kelvin Harmon, WR
Oakland Raiders: Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
There have been rumors about the Raider players being unhappy about Derek Carr. As an NFL Hall of Fame running back once said, “Where there’s smoke, there’s mirrors.” Here’s a new quarterback Jon Gruden can develop.

San Francisco 49ers: Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
The 49ers have an atrocious secondary that they desperately need to address, given that they have to go up against Russell Wilson and Jared Goff twice per year.

Amani Oruwariye is a big cornerback (6-1, 203) who possesses some quickness. Long speed is a question mark, but if he shows well at the combine, he could be a first-round pick.
New York Giants: Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
The Giants need to address the right side of their offensive line, both at guard and tackle.

Dalton Risner had problems with speed rushers on the edge, but improved his play in 2018.

Pick change; previously Jonah Williams, OT

Jacksonville Jaguars: N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
The Jaguars need to give their new franchise quarterback a No. 1 receiver to throw to, as they currently don’t have any potent downfield threats.

A 6-3 wide receiver with good speed, N’Keal Harry has the potential to become a first-round prospect. However, there are questions about his explosiveness, as sources Charlie Campbell spoke to compared him to Laquon Treadwell or Devin Funchess.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Buccaneer fans really wanted Derwin James in the 2018 NFL Draft. It turns out that they knew more about the draft than the team’s own general manager, which is sad. Perhaps Tampa can finally find an upgrade at safety at this juncture.

Johnathan Abram is a forceful, physical run defender who has good coverage skills.

Pick change; previously Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S

Buffalo Bills: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Kelvin Benjamin is finally gone, so the Bills need to focus on finding a No. 1 receiver for Josh Allen.

Marquise Brown is a small receiver (5-11, 162), but he can bolt for the end zone any time he gets his hands on the ball.
Denver Broncos: Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama
The Broncos have needed an upgrade at inside linebacker for a long time. They’ve been weak there since Danny Trevathan departed following the Super Bowl victory. Fortunately for them, there are a couple of studs at the position available in this class.

Mack Wilson has good coverage skills, so he’ll generate interest from teams in the second half of Round 1. Getting him this late is a steal.

Pick change; previously Germaine Pratt, LB

Cincinnati Bengals: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
Cincinnati’s pass defense was terrible this season. Injuries played a part, but bad safety play was also a culprit.

Deionte Thompson has a great blend of size (6-2, 196), speed and athleticism. He’s been very productive replacing Minkah Fitzpatrick. However, he struggled late in 2018, causing his stock to drop.

Pick change; previously Chris Lindstrom, G
Detroit Lions: Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
The Lions don’t really have much of an edge threat outside of Ziggy Ansah, who barely plays. They’ll need to upgrade this area during the 2019 offseason.

Brian Burns needs to bulk up quite a bit, as he played at 220 pounds as a freshman, but he has a long frame, so he has the potential to fill out. Some mock drafts had Burns as a top-10 pick, but sources Charlie Campbell has spoken to believe Burns is a second-round prospect. Read more in the NFL Hot Press.

Green Bay Packers: Chase Winovich, DE/OLB, Michigan
The Packers could stand to add an edge rusher with Clay Matthews’ career winding down.

Chase Winovich has incredible speed off the edge and never quits. He dominated Notre Dame in the 2018 opener.

Pick change; previously Noah Fant, TE
Atlanta Falcons: Jalen Jelks, DE, Oregon
Here’s more help for Atlanta’s front. Vic Beasley has been a huge disappointment recently, so if he doesn’t improve, there might be consideration to replace him.

Jalen Jelks will need to add some weight if he wants to play in a 4-3, but he has the potential to be versatile enough to fit any scheme.

Washington Redskins: Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
The Redskins need to figure out their quarterbacking situation. Alex Smith may never play again, while Colt McCoy clearly isn’t the long-term answer.

Jarrett Stidham struggled early in his first year at Auburn, but improved as the season progressed. He eventually knocked off Alabama and Georgia. Stidham, however, struggled in 2018.

Pick change; previously J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR
Carolina Panthers: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
Here’s more help for Carolina’s dismal secondary.

Chauncey Garnder-Johnson played nickel for the Gators last year, but has taken on a larger role. He’s a great athlete and possesses terrific upside as a dynamic safety.

Pick change; previously Elgton Jenkins, C

Miami Dolphins: Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
The Dolphins couldn’t block whatsoever against the Patriots. They’ll need to repair multiple spots on their offensive line, including center.

Erik McCoy is an athletic center who is having a great year. He should be selected at some point on Day 2.
Cleveland Browns: Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
It was apparent in the loss to the Chargers that Baker Mayfield has no wide receivers to throw to besides Jarvis Landry. That must change starting next offseason.

Kelvin Harmon is a good route-runner who has made some clutch catches. He could be a No. 2 possession receiver in the pros.

Pick change; previously Collin Johnson, WR
Minnesota Vikings: Germaine Pratt, LB, N.C. State
The Vikings have some great defensive players, but they have a major weakness, which is their inability to cover in space. Their linebacking corps needs an injection of talent.

Germaine Pratt has good vision for a linebacker and can defend the run well. He’s a former safety.

Pick change; previously Joe Jackson, DE
Tennessee Titans: Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
The Titans should look to improve their ailing secondary. Malcolm Butler has been atrocious this season. Both he and Logan Ryan are due at least $9.5 million each next season, which seems absurd.

Jamel Dean has great size (6-2, 208) and tremendous potential.
Pittsburgh Steelers: D’Andre Walker, LB, Georgia
The Steelers didn’t replace Ryan Shazier last offseason. I have to imagine that they’ll finally do so this spring.

D’Andre Walker is a good run defender who is decent in coverage. He was all over the place in the SEC Championship.
Philadelphia Eagles: Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
The Eagles were going to consider Sony Michel last April before the Patriots took him one pick earlier. With Jay Ajayi hitting free agency, Philadelphia will likely target a running back on Day 2.

Scouts like Justice Hill’s speed and acceleration to the second level.

Houston Texans: Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
Here’s another much-needed upgrade for the Texans’ offensive line, as they really need to do a better job of protecting Deshaun Watson.
Philadelphia Eagles: Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
The Eagles traded for Golden Tate, but he didn’t mesh well with Carson Wentz, so they could let him go to recoup a compensatory pick of sorts. If so, here’s a new receiver for Wentz to work with next year.
Indianapolis Colts: Jerry Tillery, DE/DT, Notre Dame
The Colts should continue to bolster their defensive line so they can be dominant in the trenches on both sides of the ball.

Jerry Tillery is in the process of having a terrific season. If the defensive tackle class wasn’t so strong, he’d go much higher.

Dallas Cowboys: Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
The Cowboys have a great defense, but their secondary is a weakness outside of Byron Jones. They’ve been trying to trade for Earl Thomas, so if they can’t get a deal done, here’s the safety upgrade they need.

Juan Thornhill is a sound tackler and covers very well.

Pick change; previously Jonathan Abram, S
Houston Texans: Benny Snell Jr., RB, Kentucky
The Texans’ coaching staff doesn’t trust Lamar Miller to stay healthy, so they may select someone to complement D’Onta Foreman.

Benny Snell Jr. averaged nearly six yards per carry in 2016, and now he’s the feature back with Boom Williams gone. He’s a tough runner who could sneak into the first round.

Pick change; previously Bryce Love, RB
Los Angeles Chargers: Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
It sounded like the Chargers were going to take Leighton Vander Esch had Derwin James not fallen to them in the 2018 NFL Draft. Here’s the help at linebacker they were looking for.

Vosean Joseph is a very instinctive and fast linebacker.
New England Patriots: Tre Lamar, LB, Clemson
The Patriots have been incredibly weak at linebacker over the years aside from Dont’a Hightower. This is an area they’ll need to address soon.

Tre Lamar missed a chunk of the 2017 season with injuries, but he projects as a potential early-round pick because of his length, speed and upside.
New England Patriots: Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
The Patriots have traded all of their potential successors for Tom Brady, so they’ll need to find a new one.

Clayton Thorson is an underrated prospect because of his dreadful supporting cast. He has plus mechanics, and he can make any pass, fitting throws into tight windows. He has a nice arm, and he’s also smart and athletic. He could be a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Kansas City Chiefs: Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
The Chiefs need to replace Marcus Peters at some point, and they could do it with three picks in the first two rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Julian Love is only 5-10, but he has great instincts and ball skills.
Kansas City Chiefs: Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
The Chiefs tried to trade for Earl Thomas, but couldn’t get the deal done before he got hurt. Here’s a new safety if they can’t sign Thomas next offseason. Charlie Campbell highlighted Nasir Adderley in a recent draft stock report. It seems as though Adderley could be chosen in the second round.

Pick change; previously Juan Thornhill, S
New Orleans Saints: Collin Johnson, WR, Texas
The Saints signed Dez Bryant and Brandon Marshall, hoping to find an upgrade across from Michael Thomas. Here’s a possible solution.

Collin Johnson has great upside and athleticism for someone with his frame (6-6, 212), but caught only 28 passes as a freshman. He’s taken a big step this season.

Pick change; previously Ken Webster, CB