
NFL Draft 2019: 1st-Round Mock Draft After Super Bowl
The 2019 NFL offseason has arrived, with the New England Patriots looking to defend their Super Bowl title and everyone else trying to close the championship gap.
While some clubs might reshape themselves through free agency and trades, the biggest investment many will make will come on draft night.
That's probably better news for those shopping for defensive prospects, since that seems to be the strength of this class. But April 25 is still far enough away for a quarterback or two to leap up the draft board.
Below, we'll look at our latest first-round mock and then spotlight our top three offensive prospects in the class.
2019 NFL Mock Draft
1. Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
2. San Francisco 49ers: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
3. New York Jets: Josh Allen, DE/OLB, Kentucky
4. Oakland Raiders: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
6. New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
8. Detroit Lions: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
9. Buffalo Bills: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
10. Denver Broncos: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
11. Cincinnati Bengals: Devin White, LB, LSU
12. Green Bay Packers: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
13. Miami Dolphins: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
14. Atlanta Falcons: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
15. Washington Redskins: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
16. Carolina Panthers: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
17. Cleveland Browns: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
18. Minnesota Vikings: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
19. Tennessee Titans: Brian Burns, DE, Florida State
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
21. Seattle Seahawks: Jachai Polite, OLB, Florida
22. Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
23. Houston Texans: Cody Ford, G, Oklahoma
24. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago Bears): Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
25. Philadelphia Eagles: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
26. Indianapolis Colts: N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
27. Oakland Raiders (via Dallas Cowboys): Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
28. Los Angeles Chargers: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
29. Kansas City Chiefs: Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
30. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans Saints): Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
31. Los Angeles Rams: Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
32. New England Patriots: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Haskins did everything he could to bolster his draft stock during his lone season as the Buckeyes starting quarterback.
The 6'3", 220-pounder tallied FBS-best marks with 4,831 passing yards and 50 passing touchdowns. He completed 70 percent of his passes, threw just eight interceptions on 533 attempts and added another 108 yards and four touchdowns as a rusher.
"I just think he's a complete player," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald said in December, per ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. "He can run, he's very athletic, he showed the ability to lower his pads on the goal line and be physical, as big as he is. And then he can make every throw."
Haskins isn't the most polished passer in this class—he could be more consistent with his downfield passing, for one—but his ceiling might be the highest. His development over the course of the season was impressive, and the 21-year-old could just be getting started.
Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
The knocks on Murray are obvious—he's tiny for an NFL quarterback (listed at 5'10", 195 lbs.) and he still hasn't decided whether his future will be in football or baseball.
But the upside is fascinating, as Bleacher Report's Matt Miller described Monday:
"The player that NFL scouts continue to be the most excited about is Oklahoma's Kyler Murray. He isn't a sure thing, but the buzz surrounding him is unlike anything I've heard in a long time.
"Murray will be questioned for size (he's estimated to be 5'10" and around 180 pounds) and the fact that he was a one-year starter at Oklahoma, but his athleticism and ability to make plays from inside and outside the pocket are leading scouts to compare him to Russell Wilson."
Like Haskins, Murray impressed as much as one possibly can during a single season as a starter. He passed for 4,361 yards and 42 touchdowns, rushed for 1,001 yards and 12 touchdowns and ran away with the Heisman Trophy.
Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
Almost everything about Williams is likeable, provided you can look past the part about his arms not quite measuring up to the NFL prototype. His measurements will be closely monitored on the workout circuit, and it's possible his lack of length could eventually kick him inside at guard.
But he spent the last two seasons as the best left tackle in college football. The year prior, he was a Freshman All-American at right tackle. Every time you watch his film, you'll find something you love.
"As a pass-blocker, he's used to holding his blocks and demoralizing pass-rushers," Gavino Borquez wrote for Draft Wire. "As a run-blocker, he gets movement with a quick first step and powerful positioning on contact. He plays with a mean streak and has the work ethic NFL coaches will love."
Even with questions about whether Williams' NFL future lies at guard or tackle, he seems like one of the safest prospects in this class. He's a plug-and-play contributor for maybe the next decade-plus.
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