2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Major changes.
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Arizona Cardinals: Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama
The Cardinals need to add protection and weaponry around Josh Rosen. The best player in that regard would be an Alabama tight end, who would upgrade the disappointing Ricky Seals-Jones.

Irv Smith Jr. is a dangerous threat after the catch, and he has good route-running skills and nice hands.

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Pick change; previously Jonah Williams, OT
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: Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
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.

Jamel Dean has great size (6-2, 208) and tremendous potential.

Pick change; previously Amani Oruwariye, CB

Indianapolis Colts: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
The Colts sorely need a No. 2 receiver, as they dropped countless passes when T.Y. Hilton was out of the lineup for a few games earlier in the season.

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

Pick change; previously Damien Harris, RB
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.

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.
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.

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. He had 9.5 sacks as a freshman.
New York Giants: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
The Giants need to address the right side of their offensive line, both at guard and tackle.

Jonah Williams had a great freshman year as Alabama’s right tackle. He’s now manning the blind side with Cam Robinson gone.

Pick change; previously Chris Lindstrom, G

Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College
The Bengals made some upgrades to their offensive line, but their blocking still isn’t very good. More blockers are needed to bolster their front.

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

Pick change; previously Andre Dillard, OT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
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.

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.

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.
Green Bay Packers: Collin Johnson, WR, Texas
The Packers need defense, but they already spent their two first-rounds pick on that side of the ball. Aaron Rodgers also needs more reliable play-makers, as the offense hasn’t been the same this year, thanks in part to Jordy Nelson’s departure.

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 Jerry Tillery, DT

Carolina Panthers: Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
Ryan Kalil said he’s going to retire after this season, so here’s a replacement for him.

Excellent as both a run blocker and a pass protector, Elgton Jenkins has the athleticism and talent to be chosen in the second round.
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.

Denver Broncos: Germaine Pratt, LB, N.C. State
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.

Germaine Pratt has good vision for a linebacker and can defend the run well. He’s a former safety.
Washington Redskins: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
The Redskins lack receiving talent, so that’ll need to change if they want their rookie quarterback to succeed.

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside has speed concerns, but he’s a mismatch receiver with great size (6-3, 225).
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.

Pick change; previously Collin Johnson, WR
Tennessee Titans: Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
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.

Julian Love is only 5-10, but he has great instincts and ball skills.

Pick change; previously Noah Fant, TE
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.
Minnesota Vikings: Joe Jackson, DE, Miami
I wonder if the Vikings will pursue an edge rusher during the second day of the draft, just in case Everson Griffen’s career is cut short by his mental issues.

Joe Jackson has enjoyed a strong 2017 campaign for Miami, using his speed off the edge to put lots of pressure on opposing passers.

Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Jordan, G/C, Ohio State
One of the many reasons the Eagles won the Super Bowl was their tremendous blocking. That hasn’t been there this year. Part of the reason is the injuries that Jason Peters and Lane Johnson suffered, but there’s been a big void at left guard as well that can be filled with this pick.

Michael Jordan can play both center and guard, so his versatility will make him appealing on Draft Day.

Pick change; previously Jamel Dean, CB
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.

Pick change; previously Troy Dye, LB
Dallas Cowboys: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
The Cowboys are so desperate at tight end that they’re asking Jason Witten to come out of retirement. They’ll have to upgrade this area next spring.

Noah Fant is an athletic marvel, notching a 41-inch vertical in spring testing. He needs to improve his blocking, but his receiving ability should allow him to be a first- or second-round pick.

Pick change; previously Johnathan Abram, S

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.

Pick change; previously Dalton Risner, OT
Houston Texans: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
The Texans’ coaching staff doesn’t trust Lamar Miller to stay healthy, so they may select someone to complement D’Onta Foreman.

Bryce Love has a great mix of balance, underrated strength, vision and home-run ability.
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.
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.

Kansas City Chiefs: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
The Chiefs need to continue to upgrade their stop unit, and they deseprately need to bolster the middle of their defense.

Troy Dye is a very athletic tackle with great coverage skills.

Pick change; previously Cameron Smith, LB
New Orleans Saints: Ken Webster, CB, Ole Miss
The Saints acquired Eli Apple, which is looking like a huge mistake. The Saints need a new No. 2 cornerback.

Pick change; previously Julian Love, CB
Kansas City Chiefs: Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
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.

Juan Thornhill is a sound tackler and covers very well.