2019 NFL mock draft: New names land in 1st round
Could Duke QB Daniel Jones break into the top 32 in April?
Although the playoffs just started, most teams in the NFL are in the offseason process. That means either looking for a new head coach1. Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State2. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Allen, OLB/DE, Kentucky3. New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
You have to do some gymnastics to get to this choice. It starts with the next Jets coach moving the team from a 4-3 base defense. If that happens, the Jets need inside players. Veteran Steve McClendon is a free agent and Leonard Williams has been disappointing the last couple seasons. Williams, who creates havoc up the middle, could be the type of talent the Jets need.
4. Oakland Raiders: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
This is the ideal for the Buccaneers. Williams could be a stalwart at left tackle considering current starter Donovan Smith is a free agent. Williams is a technician who comes into the NFL after three years of starting for Alabama.
6. New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
The Giants should take Haskins, they just might not be able to with the sixth overall pick. Although Eli Manning returning still seems like a toss-up, general manager Dave Gettleman was noncommittal on the quarterback.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss8. Detroit Lions: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Darius Slay and Quandre Diggs are obviously good cornerbacks for the Lions, but they clearly need another player on the outside. Williams profiles as the best cornerback in the 2019 draft thanks to his size and playmaking ability.
9. Buffalo Bills: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma10. Denver Broncos: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
Bradley Roby and Tramaine Brock are both free agents, and the Broncos may turn to the draft to replace them. A first-team All-American this season, Murphy excels at making a play on the ball. He finished the 2018 season with four interceptions and 13 pass breakups.
11. Cincinnati Bengals: Devin White, LB, LSU12. Green Bay Packers: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson13. Miami Dolphins: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
The Ryan Tannehill era, in all its mediocrity, is likely coming to an end14. Atlanta Falcons: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston15. Washington: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama16. Carolina Panthers: Jachai Polite, DE/OLB, Florida17. Cleveland Browns: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma18. Minnesota Vikings: Dalton Risner, OL, Kansas State19. Tennessee Titansto go into cupcake making20. Pittsburgh Steelers: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss21. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Wilkins, DL, Clemson22. Baltimore Ravens: Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia23. Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia24. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
The Raiders, with a new front office manned by former NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, could go for value over character by picking Simmons. The Mississippi State defensive lineman would the Raiders another building block on a defense that needs a few of them.
25. Philadelphia Eagles: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
Brandon Graham and Chris Long are both free agents after the season, so the Eagles could look for a new edge rusher with their first-round pick. Sweat is a lanky pass rusher who brings speed around the corner. He needs to bulk up a little in the NFL, but he should be productive straight away at getting after the quarterback.
26. Indianapolis Colts: Gerald Willis, DT, Miami28. New England Patriots: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Here is your quarterback surprise of the week. The Patriots desperately need a young quarterback behind Tom Brady, and Jones could make for an excellent understudy.
29. Los Angeles Chargers: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida30. Los Angeles Rams: Zach Allen, DE, Boston College31. Green Bay Packers: (via New Orleans): Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State32. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
Could Duke QB Daniel Jones break into the top 32 in April?
- By Dan Kadar
- on January 7, 2019 6:45 am
Although the playoffs just started, most teams in the NFL are in the offseason process. That means either looking for a new head coach1. Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State2. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Allen, OLB/DE, Kentucky3. New York Jets: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
You have to do some gymnastics to get to this choice. It starts with the next Jets coach moving the team from a 4-3 base defense. If that happens, the Jets need inside players. Veteran Steve McClendon is a free agent and Leonard Williams has been disappointing the last couple seasons. Williams, who creates havoc up the middle, could be the type of talent the Jets need.
4. Oakland Raiders: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
This is the ideal for the Buccaneers. Williams could be a stalwart at left tackle considering current starter Donovan Smith is a free agent. Williams is a technician who comes into the NFL after three years of starting for Alabama.
6. New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
The Giants should take Haskins, they just might not be able to with the sixth overall pick. Although Eli Manning returning still seems like a toss-up, general manager Dave Gettleman was noncommittal on the quarterback.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss8. Detroit Lions: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Darius Slay and Quandre Diggs are obviously good cornerbacks for the Lions, but they clearly need another player on the outside. Williams profiles as the best cornerback in the 2019 draft thanks to his size and playmaking ability.
9. Buffalo Bills: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma10. Denver Broncos: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
Bradley Roby and Tramaine Brock are both free agents, and the Broncos may turn to the draft to replace them. A first-team All-American this season, Murphy excels at making a play on the ball. He finished the 2018 season with four interceptions and 13 pass breakups.
11. Cincinnati Bengals: Devin White, LB, LSU12. Green Bay Packers: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson13. Miami Dolphins: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
The Ryan Tannehill era, in all its mediocrity, is likely coming to an end14. Atlanta Falcons: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston15. Washington: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama16. Carolina Panthers: Jachai Polite, DE/OLB, Florida17. Cleveland Browns: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma18. Minnesota Vikings: Dalton Risner, OL, Kansas State19. Tennessee Titansto go into cupcake making20. Pittsburgh Steelers: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss21. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Wilkins, DL, Clemson22. Baltimore Ravens: Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia23. Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia24. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
The Raiders, with a new front office manned by former NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, could go for value over character by picking Simmons. The Mississippi State defensive lineman would the Raiders another building block on a defense that needs a few of them.
25. Philadelphia Eagles: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
Brandon Graham and Chris Long are both free agents after the season, so the Eagles could look for a new edge rusher with their first-round pick. Sweat is a lanky pass rusher who brings speed around the corner. He needs to bulk up a little in the NFL, but he should be productive straight away at getting after the quarterback.
26. Indianapolis Colts: Gerald Willis, DT, Miami28. New England Patriots: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Here is your quarterback surprise of the week. The Patriots desperately need a young quarterback behind Tom Brady, and Jones could make for an excellent understudy.
29. Los Angeles Chargers: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida30. Los Angeles Rams: Zach Allen, DE, Boston College31. Green Bay Packers: (via New Orleans): Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State32. Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
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