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NFL mock draft 2019: Eagles get stronger on defense | Paul Domowitch

Plus, the Cardinals take ... exactly who you think they might.

Dexter Lawrence might be making tackles for the Eagles soon.
Dexter Lawrence might be making tackles for the Eagles soon.Read moreGerry Broome / AP

The NFL draft begins at 8 p.m. on Thursday in Nashville. The Cardinals hold the first pick, followed by the 49ers, Jets, Raiders and Buccaneers.

How will the first round shake out? Eagles writer Paul Domowitch offers up his best guess.

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1. Cardinals

Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma

Murray fits Kliff Kingsbury’s air-raid offense like a glove.

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2. 49ers

Nick Bosa, Edge rusher, Ohio State

With Bosa and Dee Ford on the outside and DeForest Buckner inside, the Niners are going to have a helluva pass rush.

3. Jets

Josh Allen, Edge rusher, Kentucky

It’s been a while since the Jets had an edge rusher with Allen’s skills.

4. Raiders

Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama

Williams will be an immediate force on a defense that had just 13 sacks and allowed 4.7 yards per carry last season.

5. Buccaneers

Devin White, LB, LSU

With Gerald McCoy gone, Ed Oliver is a possibility. But White will be too tempting to pass up if he’s there.

6. Giants

Rashan Gary, Edge rusher, Michigan

Gary has the size and speed to play inside or outside.

7. Jaguars

Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida

Taylor is a natural right tackle, and that’s exactly what the Jags need.

8. Lions

Christian Wilkins, DE, Clemson

Wilkins, Trey Flowers, Damon Harrison and Da’Shawn Hand would give the Lions a formidable front four.

9. Bills

Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

Yes, he’s undersized, but so is Aaron Donald. His explosive first-step quickness will give Sean McDermott a dynamic interior disruptor.

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10. Broncos

Daniel Jones, QB, Duke

Just because he signed Joe Flacco doesn’t mean John Elway wouldn’t take a QB this high.

11. Bengals

Devin Bush, LB, Michigan

Bengals need to overhaul their front seven. Bush is a natural addition.

12. Packers

T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa

Hockenson is that rare “complete" tight end who will help the Packers as both a blocker and receiver.

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13. Dolphins

Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

Ryan Fitzpatrick is a temporary fix at QB. Lock would be a long-term one.

14. Falcons

Jonah Wiliams, OL, Alabama

Falcons gave up 42 sacks and finished 27th in rushing. The versatile Williams can play inside or outside.

15. Redskins

Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma

The Redskins had the fewest 25-plus-yard pass plays in the NFL last year. Brown will change that.

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16. Panthers

Brian Burns, Edge rusher, Florida State

They signed Bruce Irvin, but still need a playmaking edge-rusher to replace retired Julius Peppers.

17. Giants

Garrett Bradbury, C, NC State

The Giants need to upgrade their offensive line. Bradbury is the best interior blocker in the draft.

18. Vikings

Cody Ford, OL, Oklahoma

Ford was a dominating right tackle at Oklahoma, but can play inside, where the Vikings need guard help.

19. Titans

Noah Fant, TE, Iowa

Fant and Delanie Walker, who is returning from a major injury, would give the Titans a formidable pair of TE pass-catchers in 12-personnel packages.

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20. Steelers

Byron Murphy, CB, Washington

The Steelers need cornerbacks and linebackers. Since neither Devin White nor Devin Bush is expected to fall to them, Murphy would be a logical choice.

21. Seahawks

Montez Sweat, Edge rusher, Mississippi State

Pete Carroll lives a charmed life. He trades away Frank Clark and Sweat falls to him.

22. Ravens

Clelin Ferrell, Edge rusher, Clemson

Their top two pass-rushers – Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith – are gone. This one would be a no-brainer for new GM Eric DeCosta.

23. Texans

Andre Dillard, OT, Washington St.

Dillard, who is considered the best left tackle in the draft, probably isn’t going to slide this far. But if he does, the Texans will pounce on him.

24. Raiders

Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama

The Raiders need a new lead back. The versatile Jacobs would fit Jon Gruden’s offense perfectly.

25. Eagles

Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson

Imagine this guy rotating inside with Fletcher Cox and Malik Jackson. Yowser!

26. Colts

Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State

Adding a box safety like Abram would free up 2017 first-rounder, Malik Hooker, to make plays on the back end.

27. Raiders

Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College

Mike Mayock loves BC guys because, well, he’s a BC guy.

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28. Chargers

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S/NCB, Florida

A versatile corner-safety with great coverage skills who also is dependable in run support.

29. Seahawks

Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia

Seahawks need to improve their pass defense. Baker will help do that.

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30. Packers

Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina

Samuel would be a good replacement for Randall Cobb. He’s a yards-after-the-catch guy who is very effective on slants and quick routes.

31. Rams

Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi St.

Probably won’t play at all this season as he recovers from a torn ACL. But he’ll be worth the wait.

32. Patriots

Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State

Tom Brady will be 42 in August, but it’s never too soon to start thinking about a 2025 replacement.

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