It’s almost here, the 2019 NFL Draft is almost upon us. Construction in Nashville has been underway for a couple of weeks now and it makes me feel warm inside. Seeing that draft stage being built just gets me excited and gets me thinking about all the possibilities that could occur on draft night.
But without further ado, here is BSO’s second mock draft of the draft season.
1. Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
It’s becoming more and more likely that we end up seeing Kyler Murray selected with the top pick in the draft. Murray has the tools and should be a great fit in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense.
2. San Francisco 49ers: Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State
The 49ers need some sort of pass rushing help desperate;y. Taking Bosa at 2 here would allow the 49ers to upgrade their already young, but talented defensive line even more. We will see if Bosa being MAGA affects his draft stock any.
3. New York Jets: Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky
The Jets could opt to take a tackle here or even trade down. But they take Josh Allen here at 3 and fill a need at edge rusher.
4. Oakland Raiders: Quinnen Williams, iDL, Alabama
If Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t so in love with Kyler Murray, Quinnen Williams would be in the conversation of being selected #1 overall. Instead the Raiders take him at 4 and plug him in to instantly help their pass rushing woes.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, LB, LSU
The Bucs need defense and need it now. Their secondary is a problem, but their linebacker core isn’t good and it even worse after the departure of Kwon Alexander.
6. New York Giants: EDGE/DE, Rashan Gary, Michigan
Rashan Gary is the most intriguing prospect in this entire draft. With a range from as high as maybe the top 5 to even the late first round, it’s hard to pinpoint where he could end up. His lack of college production is a little concerning, but that doesn’t scare off the Giants from picking him at 6.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
The Jaguars just signed Nick Foles to a massive deal to quarterback them to a hopeful title. Problem is, they don’t have anyone to protect him. Well that changes here. Adding Taylor would be a upgrade over Ereck Flowers and could be a mainstay in Jacksonville for a while.
8. Detroit Lions: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
The Lions don’t have as much of a glaring need for pass rushers with the signing of Trey Flowers. So they turn to the offensive side of the ball and give Matthew Stafford another weapon in T.J. Hockenson.
9. Buffalo Bills: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
The Bills need wide receivers even after the signings of Cole Beasley and John Brown. You can slide all 3 of these guys around either on the boundary or in the slot and watch Josh Allen go to work. Metcalf has some questions about his speed when changing direction, but he’s arguably the draft’s best wide receiver and the Bills just can’t pass that up.
10. Denver Broncos: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
The Broncos take Devin Bush here and plug him inside where their current talent isn’t too hot. They need a QB, but John Elway is seemingly putting full trust in the ghost of Joe Flacco. Not a good idea if you ask me, but when has John Elway ever made good decisions for the quarterback position during his time as an executive? He hasn’t made many I’ll tell you that.
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