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2019 Mock Draft 3.0 (New League Year)

by Harris Oates

1. Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa – Edge – Ohio State

One of the most consistent predictions I have had throughout this process is that the Cardinals are taking Bosa first overall. Bosa, Rosen and Johnson will headline the young stars in Arizona.

2. San Francisco 49ers: Quinnen Williams – DT – Alabama

After adding Kwon Alexander and acquiring Dee Ford, the biggest need in San Francisco is a defensive tackle. Williams is the unanimous selection.

3. New York Jets: Josh Allen – Edge – Kentucky

With the third overall pick the Jets elect to take the powerful pass rusher (and 2018 FPF Player of the Year) Josh Allen. After several defensive picks have panned out to be busts, the Jets finally find a guy who can pressure the quarterback. Allen and Adams team up to become two perennial pro bowlers and create one of the best pass defenses in the NFL.

4. Oakland Raiders: Jawaan Taylor – OT – Florida

After making huge moves to acquire Antonio Brown, the Raiders take a less flashy pick and select the best offensive lineman in the draft. Taylor will help to protect Carr for the remainder of his career, even if that means switching Taylor to guard to start.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White – LB – LSU

After the departure of Kwon Alexander, the Bucs fill the void by taking the top linebacker. White will be an instant starter but will be a project. His amazing athleticism will need to be paired with a higher defensive IQ, which Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles will instill. 

6. New York Giants: Montez Sweat – Edge – Mississippi State

After acquiring the 17^th overall pick in exchange for OBJ, the Giants use their first pick to take the physical freak out of Mississippi State rather than taking Murray or Haskins.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: DK Metcalf – WR – Mississippi

The Jags take Metcalf to give newly signed quarterback a threat similar to Alshon Jeffery.

8. Detroit Lions: Andre Dillard – OT – Washington State

The Lions take the second offensive lineman in the draft in order to protect franchise QB Stafford as well as support the newly emerging ground game with Kerryon Johnson.

9. Buffalo Bills: Noah Fant – TE – Iowa

The Bills address their need for a security blanket for Josh Allen by taking the best tight end prospect we have seen in years.

10. Denver Broncos: Ed Oliver – DT – Houston

Elway claims that Flacco is “in his prime”, so it is pretty clear that he will be their starter for the near future. They look to further strengthen their defense and take the athletic defensive lineman with their first pick.  

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