2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-32

Last update: Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Major changes.
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New York Giants: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
I’m torn on whether or not the Giants will select a quarterback with this pick. I’ll be surprised if it happens at No. 6, as I can’t see general manager Dave Gettleman passing on the best player available. However, the 17th-overall selection is fair game. I imagine Gettleman will be tempted to take an edge rusher like Clelin Ferrell, but if the reports about his enthusiasm for Daniel Jones is real, he may pull the trigger on the Duke product with his second first-round choice.

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1. Clelin Ferrell, DE/OLB – Gettleman has made it known that he wants to improve the pass rush, which makes sense, given all of the front-seven talent in this class.

2. Montez Sweat, DE/OLB – There’s a chance Sweat could fall as a result of his heart condition. The Giants may take a chance on him here, as he would provide tremendous value.

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Pick change; previously Clelin Ferrell, DE/OLB
Minnesota Vikings: Garrett Bradbury, C/G, N.C. State
The Vikings overpaid for Kirk Cousins, so now they have to transition from a defensive team to an offensive one. An improved offensive line will allow Cousins to survive until Week 17, when he can once again choke with a playoff bid on the line.

Garrett Bradberry is an athletic interior lineman who used to be a former tight end.

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1. Jonah Williams/Andre Dillard, OL – The Vikings almost certainly have to address their offensive line in the first round, given how poor Kirk Cousins’ protection was last year. They could trade up to take one of these tackles.

2. Devin Bush, LB – Here’s another option if the Vikings don’t like any of the first-round linemen available when they’re on the clock. They’ve struggled to cover in space for a long time, and Bush would help fix that.

Pick change; previously Jonah Williams, OT
Tennessee Titans: Erik McCoy, C/G, Texas A&M
The Titans need to make sure Marcus Mariota is as well protected as possible. Mariota has never played a full season. That must change, so Tennessee could use its first-round choice on an offensive lineman.

Erik McCoy is an athletic center who had a great year. He could be the next Frank Ragnow, a widely mocked second-round prospect who is chosen in the middle of the opening frame.

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1. Christian Wilkins, DT – Mike Vrabel loves Wilkins and would jump at the opportunity to draft him if he’s available.

2. Brian Burns, DE/OLB – The Titans need an edge rusher. If Burns falls, this could be a nice landing spot for him.

Pick change; previously Jonah Williams, OT/G

Pittsburgh Steelers: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
Pittsburgh’s defense has taken a big step backward ever since it lost Ryan Shazier to his unfortunate injury. I have to believe that the Steelers will be interested in a highly athletic linebacker like Devin Bush to take Shazier’s place.

Bush is an explosive linebacker who could be the second player at the position off the board in the first round, following Devin White.

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1. Byron Murphy/Rock Ya-Sin, CB – Here’s another top-20 landing spot for Murphy. The Steelers need to improve their secondary, so they could select the top cornerback in this class. Ya-Sin is also an option.

2. Cody Ford/Greg Little, OT – The Steelers lost Marcus Gilbert to the Cardinals this offseason, so perhaps they’ll be on the lookout for a new right tackle in the opening round.
Seattle Seahawks: Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
I don’t believe the Seahawks will be drafting at No. 21. They’ll likely trade down once or twice into the 30-40 range and select a prospect who should be taken in that area. Perhaps that prospect will be Nasir Adderly, who will fill a big need at safety.

Charlie Campbell highlighted Nasir Adderley in a recent draft stock report. It seems as though Adderley could be chosen early in the second round.

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1. Noah Fant, TE – The Seahawks have needed a tight end for a couple of years now, so Fant is someone they could trade down for as well.

2. Juan Thornhill/Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S – Here are other safeties Seattle could target.

Pick change; previously A.J. Brown, WR

Baltimore Ravens: Clelin Ferrell, DE/OLB, Clemson
I’m sure the Ravens would be thrilled to see Clelin Ferrell fall to them. They lost Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith in free agency, and Ferrell is exactly the type of player Baltimore typically covets. Ferrell could’ve been a top-15, or even a top-10 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft had he declared (perhaps No. 6 overall to the Colts.) Charlie Campbell has reported in the NFL Hot Press that teams aren’t as high on Ferrell this year, but he should still be taken in the 12-25 range.

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1. Marquise Brown, WR – The Ravens lost John Brown and Michael Crabtree in free agency. They have a huge void at receiver, which they could fill with Brown.

2. Josh Jacobs, RB – Ozzie Newsome is no longer the general manager, but he’s still involved in the organization, which means any talented Alabama prospect is still in consideration.

Pick change; previously A.J. Brown, WR
Houston Texans: Cody Ford, G/OT, Oklahoma
The Texans planned on pursuing Trent Brown in free agency, but missed out on him. Meanwhile, the interior of the offensive line is devoid of talent as well. Houston needs to find better blocking talent, even if it means trading up.

Cody Ford didn’t test well athletically at the combine, but he’s a powerful guard who will block well for Deshaun Watson.

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1. Garrett Bradbury/Erik McCoy/Chris Lindstrom, OL – The other offensive linemen who could be available at this juncture all make sense for the Texans, who must improve Watson’s poor protection.

2. Byron Murphy, CB – Outside of the offensive line, Houston’s greatest need is at cornerback, so the top player at the position would make sense.

Pick change; previously Greg Little, OT

Oakland Raiders: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
Jon Gruden loves to run the ball, but the problem is that he currently doesn’t have a viable back on his roster. The Raiders could pursue the top running back in this class at this juncture.

Josh Jacobs is a power runner who can make athletic cuts. He has loads of potential, and sources Charlie Campbell has spoken to have ranted and raved about Jacobs.

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1. Byron Murphy, CB – Here’s another potential landing spot for Murphy, as the Raiders must upgrade their secondary.

2. Devin Bush, LB – The Raiders need a new linebacker. The Steelers stand in their way of obtaining Bush, so perhaps they’ll trade up.
Philadelphia Eagles: Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
I’ve slotted a guard to the Eagles for a while, but I think they’ll draft a defensive lineman unless a special talent drops to them unexpectedly. The Eagles like Jordan Mailata and Matt Pryor as developmental players on the offensive front. I still expect the Eagles to select a blocker or two, but I think that’ll happen on Day 3. Instead, Doug Pederson will bolster the trenches on the other side of the ball.

Jerry Tillery had a great start to his season on the field. However, he has off-the-field concerns that could hurt his draft stock.

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1. Cody Ford, G/OT – Again, I don’t think the Eagles will go with an offensive lineman in the opening round, but Ford could entice them to do so.

2. Jeffery Simmons, DT – Here’s another possibility for the defensive line, but do the Eagles want to draft another redshirt player?

Pick change; previously Chris Lindstrom, G

Indianapolis Colts: Jeffery Simmons, DE/DT, Mississippi State
The Colts’ defense improved exponentially last season compared to what they put forth in the years before, but they still need to improve their defensive line and cornerbacks. The best available player at the position is Jeffery Simmons. Granted, Simmons may not be able to play in 2019, but he has top-10 talent and would be worth the risk at this juncture.

Simmons also tore his ACL recently, but he’s a top-10 talent, so someone could give him a chance in the opening round.

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1. Johnathan Abram, S – The Colts reportedly wanted to address their safety situation earlier in the offseason, but never got around to doing so.

2. Byron Murphy/Rock Ya-Sin, CB – Cornerback is a big need for the Colts, who couldn’t stop Patrick Mahomes from torching them in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Pick change; previously D.K. Metcalf, WR
Oakland Raiders: Montez Sweat, DE/OLB, Mississippi State
How far will Montez Sweat fall? I’m not quite sure he’ll drop out of the first round, but it could happen. Perhaps this is a landing spot for Sweat, as the Raiders are desperate for edge-rushing talent. With three first-round picks, Oakland can afford to take a gamble on Sweat.

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 nearly as far as Hurst did.

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1. Johnathan Abram, S – Here’s another spot for Abram, who could sneak into the first round.

2. Noah Fant, TE – The Raiders will need to replace Jared Cook at some point.

Pick change; previously Noah Fant, TE
Los Angeles Chargers: Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
The Chargers have a shutdown cornerback in Casey Hayward, but they have a huge hole opposite of him. They could snatch the first cornerback off the board to fill that huge need.

Rock Ya-Sin was an underrated play-making cornerback for Temple as a senior. He could go as high as No. 20 overall.

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

1. Greg Little/Garrett Bradbury/Erik McCoy, OL – All of the offensive line options are in play for this pick, as the Chargers couldn’t protect Philip Rivers in their loss to the Patriots.

2. Jerry Tillery/Jeffery Simmons, DT – Defensive tackle is the other big need the Chargers could address at No. 28.

Pick change; previously Byron Murphy, CB
Seattle Seahawks: N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
The Seahawks and Chiefs are reportedly in discussion for a trade involving Frank Clark. I believed a second-round pick would be dealt for Clark, but this is close enough. It’s very possible that the Seahawks will be on the clock at No. 29 when all is said and done. (Update: This trade is complete!)

So, what will Seattle do here? Given Doug Baldwin’s injury problems, the team could pursue a receiver. Some might expect D.K. Metcalf, A.J. Brown, Marquise Brown, or even Parris Campbell, but I believe N’Keal Harry is the better fit for the Seahawks. Remember, everyone thought that Nick Chubb and Sony Michel would be drafted before Rashaad Penny, but Penny fit more of what the Seahawks were looking for. I believe the same applies with Harry.

A 6-3 wide receiver with good speed, N’Keal Harry has the potential to become a first-round prospect, especially after a strong combine.

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1. Chauncey Garnder/Juan Thornhill, S – Nasir Adderly, too. If the Seahawks don’t take Adderly with their first pick, they could address safety at this spot.

2. Rashan Gary, DE – There’s a chance Gary could fall because of shoulder problems. I’m sure the Seahawks would consider him here.

Pick change; previously Dexter Lawrence, DT (KC)
Green Bay Packers: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
I’ve seen mocks projecting Noah Fant to the Packers at No. 12 overall. That’s a major reach, and I believe this makes much more sense. Fant would be a nice selection at this spot, as Green Bay needs to upgrade its lackluster tight end situation.

Fant is an athletic marvel, proving so at the combine. He needs to improve his blocking, but his receiving ability could allow him to be a first-round pick. However, some off-the-field concerns could push him closer to Day 2.

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

1. Greg Little/Garrett Bradbury/Erik McCoy, OL – The Packers must protect Aaron Rodgers at all cost, so offensive line is in play at No. 30.

2. Montez Sweat, DE/OLB – I considered slotting Sweat here. Like the Raiders, the Packers can take a gamble because they have multiple first-round picks.

Pick change; previously Dwayne Haskins, QB
Los Angeles Rams: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
The Rams want to trade out of this pick because they don’t have a second-round choice. If they move down five to 10 spots, perhaps they’ll be in a situation to select Greg “Mr. Reliable” Little. The Ole Miss product is raw and could use a year of development, and that’s exactly what he’ll receive in Los Angeles. In the meantime, he can learn behind Andrew Whitworth.

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1. Johnathan Abram, S – The Rams signed Eric Weddle, but they could opt for a long-term solution at the position.

2. Rock Ya-Sin/Greedy Williams, CB – The Rams have other old defensive backs they’ll need to replace, so they could take a cornerback.

Pick change; previously Erik McCoy, C/G

New England Patriots: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
The Patriots added a couple of receivers in free agency, but neither is the game-breaking player Tom Brady needs. With Rob Gronkowski retired, Brady’s only viable weapon is Julian Edelman, so that could certainly change with this selection. Parris Campbell seems like he’d be a perfect fit in New England’s offense.

Campbell has big-play ability, but didn’t live up to it statistically in the past because of some poor passing. That changed late in 2018, as Campbell dominated Michigan in the regular-season finale. There’s a decent chance he’s the third receiver drafted.

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

1. Germaine Pratt, LB – The Patriots have needed help next to Dont’a Hightower for quite a while, so perhaps they’ll finally pull the trigger.

2. Trade Up – The Patriots have two second-round picks, so they’re in a position to move up.