2019 NFL Mock Draft – WalterFootball

Last update: Monday, April 22, 2019. Round 7 added.
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Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB/WR, Oklahoma
It’s becoming increasingly apparent that one of two things will happen with the first-overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft:

1. The Cardinals will select Kyler Murray and trade Josh Rosen.

2. Arizona will trade this pick to a team – probably the Raiders – that will want to choose Murray.

Either way, Murray will be the top choice in the wake of his positive measurements at the combine. I’m going to lean toward the Cardinals taking him in the wake of Kliff Kingsbury telling everyone at the combine that his team picking Murray is a “done deal.” This could be a smoke screen, and if so, I think it’ll work because the Raiders love Murray and would love to obtain him.

Murray has vaulted into the top spot of the draft because of his positive measurement at the combine. Because Murray was listed at 5-foot-10 at Oklahoma, it seemed like there was a legitimate chance he would be something like 5-8 7/8, but 5-10 1/8 is a big deal, as it’s not much shorter than what Russell Wilson is.

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1. Trade Down – I’ll be shocked if Murray isn’t the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. However, I think it’s possible that the Cardinals could trade down with a team hoping to select Murray, most notably the Raiders.

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San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
The 49ers are currently deciding between Nick Bosa and Quinnen Williams. Charlie Campbell reported about a month ago that the 49ers were falling in love with Quinnen Williams, which is making this decision very difficult. However, I think that in the end, the 49ers will select the best player who fills the bigger need, and that would be Bosa. Another sign that the 49ers might be choosing Bosa: He was perhaps forced into deleting some pro-President Trump and anti-Colin Kaepernick tweets because of the possibility of being selected by San Francisco.

Bosa has a tremendous skill set, and he was off to a great start in 2018 before injuring his knee. He’s a top-three lock unless some Laremy Tunsil-esque news breaks about him over the next 16 days.

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1. Quinnen Williams, DT – I get the sense that Williams was the leader in the clubhouse for the 49ers’ pick at one point, but it seems as though Bosa will be the choice.
New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
The Jets are the team in the top five that is most likely to trade down, especially if Nick Bosa isn’t on the board. They don’t have a second-round pick because of the Sam Darnold trade last year, so they’ll want to acquire another selection. Plus, a team would like to move up for Williams, who is one of the top two players in this class. That said, if the Jets remain at No. 3, I could see them just taking Williams. He’s the best prospect available, and he’d give New York one of the top defensive lines in the NFL. It’s also worth noting that Leonard Williams’ contract will expire soon, so Quinnen Williams would give the front office a great insurance policy.

Williams had a breakout performance this season, and sources Charlie Campbell spoke to early in the year believed Williams would be a high first-round pick. Williams is now a likely top-five selection.

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1. Josh Allen, DE/OLB – Allen makes a ton of sense for the Jets, given their inability to sign Anthony Barr this offseason. They’re desperate for an edge rusher, and they may see Allen as the best player available. Allen may ultimately be my pick here in the final version of my 2019 NFL Mock Draft.

2. Trade Down – As mentioned above, the Jets really want to trade down because they don’t have a second-round pick. Some team could move up to target Williams. The Jets, meanwhile, could draft Ed Oliver.

Oakland Raiders: Josh Allen, DE/LB, Kentucky
There’s speculation that the Raiders will select a quarterback with this pick. However, Gruden prefers veteran signal-callers, so I imagine that they’ll lean toward fixing their horrible pass-rushing situation with the best player available.

Josh Allen can basically play anywhere you want him to on defense. He’s a terrific player, as he was the primary reason why Kentucky was in contention for the SEC East title so late into the season. He’s compared to as a hybrid of Leonard Floyd and Zach Cunningham, as he can play in coverage and also rush the quarterback effectively on the edge.

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1. Quinnen Williams, DT – This is Williams’ floor. I’ll be shocked if he falls past No. 4 overall.

2. Trade Up – With three first-round picks, the Raiders certainly have the ammunition to trade up for Kyler Murray if they don’t want to wait until 2020 to draft their franchise quarterback.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
The Buccaneers used last year’s first-round pick on a defensive tackle, which might make this selection seem strange at first glance. However, Tampa Bay has the least-available cap space in the NFL, which is why there’s talk that the front office is attempting to trade Gerald McCoy. Given that the Buccaneers are in a semi-rebuilding process under a new coaching regime, it makes sense to move on from McCoy, whose trade value will plummet with each succeeding year.

Ed Oliver was a highly productive defensive lineman for Houston, recording a ridiculous 22.5 TFLs as a freshman. He was a monster this past season before getting hurt. He once projected to be a top-five pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but should still be a top-10 selection, especially in the wake of his excellent pro day.

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1. Josh Allen, DE/OLB – This almost has to be Allen’s floor. I don’t even think he’ll be available for the Buccaneers to draft, but he would be a perfect fit in their new hybrid defense.

2. Devin White, LB – The Buccaneers need linebacker help, so it’s possible that they’ll pull the trigger on another product at the position from LSU.

New York Giants: Rashan Gary, DE/DT, Michigan
Reports have surfaced that the Giants don’t like Dwayne Haskins, so they won’t be projected to trade up in this mock draft. Perhaps they’ll take the top athlete available. Rashan Gary would fill a need at one of the defensive end spots on New York’s three-man front.

Gary is an athletic freak. He wasn’t extremely productive during his time at Michigan, but he has tremendous upside.

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1. Devin White, LB – The Cardinals, with James Bettcher as their defensive coordinator, used the No. 13 overall pick on Haason Reddick. White is a far better prospect at the same position – one that the Giants sorely need to address.

2. Ed Oliver, DT – Speaking of Cardinals who played under Bettcher, Calais Campbell would be the comparison here for Oliver, should he be the pick.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
The Jaguars spent big money on Nick Foles. It would be foolish not to upgrade his offensive line. Left tackle Cam Robinson is a question mark, but the huge void up front is at right tackle. Jacksonville currently doesn’t have a viable player at this position. This pick could fill right tackle spot, with Jawaan Taylor sliding into that position. Taylor could also play the blind side, shifting Robinson to right tackle.

Jawaan Taylor has some great feet for his size (6-5, 340) and likely will be the first tackle off the board.

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1. Ed Oliver, DT – I’ve mocked Oliver to the Jaguars before. We know Jacksonville likes to take the best player available, regardless of need, so Oliver would satisfy that if he were somehow available at No. 7 overall.

2. Andre Dillard, OT – It’s possible that the Jaguars could see Dillard as the top tackle in this class. If so, he could be the pick.

Detroit Lions: Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
The Lions are desperate to trade down. They have countless needs and not enough picks to fill those holes, so I could see them sliding down 4-8 spots and selecting Brian Burns, who would provide a great pass-rushing presence across from the newly acquired Trey Flowers.

Burns is not seen as a top-15 prospect by several teams, but there’s no doubting his immense upside. I’d say he also has a high floor as well; Burns has high-character marks and works extremely hard. He was a team captain at Florida State, which should be appealing to the Lions.

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1. Devin White, LB – For me, this is currently a toss-up between Burns and White. Both are team captains who tested extremely well, athletically. Both satisfy big needs as well.

2. Trade Down – The Lions sound desperate to trade down, which makes sense, given the high number of needs they have.

Pick change; previously Devin White, LB
Buffalo Bills: Montez Sweat, DE/OLB, Mississippi State
The Bills reportedly are expected to address the trenches with this pick. I’m sure Jawaan Taylor would be in play if he made it to No. 9 overall. Meanwhile, the defensive line could be addressed as well. The Bills have spent lots of energy scouting edge rushers this offseason, so one could be targeted with this selection.

Montez Sweat was considered a top-six lock prior to being flagged for a heart condition, but it seems as though this isn’t nearly as serious as Maurice Hurst’s situation, so Sweat shouldn’t drop too far.

*** OTHER 2019 NFL DRAFT POSSIBILITIES: ***

1. Jawaan Taylor/Andre Dillard/Jonah Williams, OT – As mentioned, the Bills are expected to address the trenches. That could end up being on the offensive side of the ball.

2. T.J. Hockenson, TE – This is probably the earliest Hockenson could go, as the Bills must upgrade Josh Allen’s supporting cast.

Pick change; previously T.J. Hockenson, TE

Denver Broncos: Devin White, LB, LSU
I’ve been mocking Drew Lock to the Broncos for quite some time, but as Charlie Campbell pointed out in his mock draft, Denver has seemingly cooled on Lock and is now considering someone like Devin White with this choice. The Broncos have needed linebacker help ever since Danny Trevathan departed for Chicago, and White would look great in between Von Miller and Bradley Chubb.

White was extremely productive this past season, logging 133 tackles. A projected running back, White is still learning the position, which is crazy considering how great he was in 2017.

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1. T.J. Hockenson, TE – Here’s another spot for Hockenson, as he would be a nice, intermediate weapon for Joe Flacco.

2. Garrett Bradbury, C/G – This would be a reach at No. 10, but the Broncos could trade down and target a replacement for Matt Paradis.
Cincinnati Bengals: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
If you’ve been following the site for a while, you know one of my favorite phrases pertaining to the NFL Draft: New regimes mean new quarterbacks. I’ve been saying that for so long because it’s true. When a new regime comes into a team, it tends to obtain a new quarterback unless a great player at the position is already in place.

Andy Dalton is not a great player. He’s as mediocre as it gets; he turns 32 during the upcoming season; and he’s due an average of about $17 million per season over the next two years before his contract expires. Unless this new Cincinnati regime loves Dalton, I believe it will move on from Dalton in the next year or so. If Dwayne Haskins falls to the Bengals, it’s very realistic that they’ll select the Ohio State product, much like the Ravens did with Lamar Jackson last year. Joe Flacco played one final season with his team, and Dalton would do the same in this scenario before Haskins takes over in 2020.

Drew Lock has a great arm and can make any throw, but he really needs to work on his field vision and accuracy. He should probably be taken in the second round, but we’ve seen teams reach for quarterbacks over the years. And besides, teams like Lock’s gritty attitude and work ethic. He loves football, so he’ll try hard to improve his flaws.

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1. Rashan Gary/Montez Sweat, DE – The Bengals were scouting edge rushers pretty aggressively this offseason, so someone like Gary or Sweat could be the pick in the first round.

2. Cody Ford, G – Ford is the type of mauler offensive lineman the Bengals typically like.

Pick change; previously Dwayne Haskins, QB
Green Bay Packers: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
The Packers have done a good job of bolstering their defense in free agency, acquiring Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Adrian Amos. They haven’t touched their offense outside of obtaining one guard, so perhaps they’ll focus on that side of the ball with this pick. If so, selecting a blue-chip tight end to give Aaron Rodgers a reliable, intermediate target, would make lots of sense.

T.J. Hockenson is considered the top all-around tight end in the 2019 NFL Draft class. He’s a very talented receiver and a skilled blocker as well. He was great at the combine.

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1. Rashan Gary/Montez Sweat, DE – Here’s another spot where the two talented pass rushers make sense. Both have top-10 talent, but could fall to this spot for various reasons.

2. Trade Up – The Packers have two first-round picks, so they’re definitely in a position to move up for someone like Quinnen Williams. Time is running out for Aaron Rodgers, so it would make sense for Green Bay to go all in.

Pick change; previously Montez Sweat, DE/OLB
Miami Dolphins: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
The Dolphins have so many holes and not enough resources to fill them. They have just five draft picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, excluding the seventh round, so I imagine that they’ll attempt to trade down. If they make a move, Christian Wilkins is someone they could target in five or six selections. They sorely missed Ndamukong Suh, so Wilkins could be obtained as a replacement.

Wilkins has superior speed and athleticism as an interior disruptor. He was unstoppable in the national championship.

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1. Clelin Ferrell, DE – I considered both Clemson defensive lineman at this juncture. The Dolphins have a horrible edge rush that must be addressed.

2. Jonah Williams, OT/G – Rumor has it that the Dolphins like Williams, but there’s a good chance they trade down and miss out on him.

Pick change; previously Jonah Williams, OT
Atlanta Falcons: Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
The Falcons figure to address the trenches with this pick. I’ve had them selecting a defensive lineman for what seems like forever, but I think a blocker is a strong possibility as well. Atlanta attempted to bolster the offensive line in free agency with a pair of new guards, but that’s not enough. The Falcons need a new right tackle, and they should be able to obtain a good one at No. 14 overall.

Andre Dillard is a love-hate prospect. Some teams think he’s a Round 3-4 prospect, but others believe he could go late in the first frame. Perhaps there are more people will the latter belief after his stellar combine performance.

*** OTHER 2019 NFL DRAFT POSSIBILITIES: ***

1. Christian Wilkins, DT – I’ve mocked Wilkins to the Falcons on numerous occasions. He makes a ton of sense, as Atlanta must bolster the interior of its defensive front.

2. Rashan Gary/Montez Sweat, DE – Keeping with the theme of the defensive line, the Falcons must also fix their lackluster edge rush.
Washington Redskins: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
If the Cardinals decide to trade Josh Rosen, the Redskins will be one of the favorites to acquire him. They traded for Case Keenum, but still need a young quarterback. Rosen would make a ton of sense. If they can’t get Rosen, they’ll have to select a quarterback with this pick.

Daniel Jones has positive arm strength and athleticism, and he could be a top-15 pick because of his upside. In fact, Charlie Campbell reported that three NFL general managers believd he’d be the first quarterback taken in the 2019 NFL Draft when polled during the Senior Bowl (obviously, second now in the wake of Murray’s surge.) Some are comparing him to Carson Wentz.

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1. Drew Lock, QB – The other quarterback makes sense as well. I don’t think Dwayne Haskins will be the pick, but I’m not basing that on any known information.

2. Byron Murphy, CB – Charlie Campbell reported that Byron Murphy is receiving top-20 consideration. The Redskins make sense for them, given their need at cornerback.

Pick change; previously D.K. Metcalf, WR

Carolina Panthers: Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
Everyone seemingly has Brian Burns slotted here, but I’m not sure Burns will make it to Carolina’s pick. Plus, I think they’d prioritize addressing the offensive line if the blocker of their choosing is available. They must do everything in their power to protect Cam Newton, whose career could be cut short if he keeps suffering shoulder injuries.

Cody Ford didn’t test well athletically at the combine, but he’s a powerful guard who will block well for Cousins and also open big running lanes for Dalvin Cook.

*** OTHER 2019 NFL DRAFT POSSIBILITIES: ***

1. Rashan Gary, DE – If the Panthers plan on addressing their defensive line, they could target Gary, despite his lack of production.

2. Brian Burns, DE/OLB – The Panthers need an edge rusher, so Brian Burns makes sense. I had him slotted here in a previous version.

Pick change; previously Brian Burns, DE/OLB

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