NFL mock draft 2019: Eagles get stronger on defense | Paul Domowitch
Plus, the Cardinals take ... exactly who you think they might.
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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