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McShay's best-case three-round NFL Mock Draft: How all 32 teams get an A
In an ideal world, all 32 teams would hit home runs with each of their 2019 NFL draft picks. And today -- and today only -- they do.
Below is my three-round mock draft in which every team gets an A grade. I play general manager for each team at each pick, from No. 1 to No. 102.
To be clear, I'm not projecting picks. This is what I see as the best selection for the team -- but no trades allowed! It's how I would pick based on needs, value and availability. Each team's preferences don't matter here.
There's a team-by-team look below, plus all 102 picks in order at the bottom so you can see how the picks progressed and get an idea of who was off the board when each team selected.
Arizona Cardinals[/paste:font]
Round 1 (1): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Round 2 (33): Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Round 3 (65): Dru Samia, G, Oklahoma
Josh Rosen off before the draft and go all-in on Murray's elite athleticism running Kliff Kingsbury's offense. A Murray-David Johnson duo would be pretty explosive for Arizona. Plopping the 342-pound Lawrence in the middle of a front seven that already features Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs is a pretty good way to kick off Round 2, and getting the reliable Samia in the third round provides some protection for Murray. After all, we have to protect our 5-foot-10 quarterback whom we just spent the No. 1 overall pick on, right?
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 (2): Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Round 2 (36): Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
Round 3 (67): Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
elite pass-rusher off the edge to pair with Dee Ford. San Francisco fills a void at safety with the instinctive Rapp and creates all sorts of matchup issues for defenses by taking McLaurin in the third. Jimmy Garoppolo would be taking snaps in the middle of a track meet with McLaurin and Marquise Goodwin lined up outside.
New York Jets
Round 1 (3): Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Round 3 (6
: Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
Round 3 (93): Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State
Sam Darnold a hands catcher with size.
Oakland Raiders
Round 1 (4): Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
Round 1 (24): Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
Round 1 (27): Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
Round 2 (35): Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
Isaiah Crowell. Rounding out the early Raiders selections are a pair of cornerbacks to start anew in the secondary. Baker has the best instincts of the defensive backs in the class.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 (5): Devin White, ILB, LSU
Round 2 (39): Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Round 3 (70): Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
Kwon Alexander headed out of Florida, so getting the rangy White to be an every-down leader on defense is key. With Gerald McCoy's status up in the air, taking Tillery in the second round gives the Bucs a big, quick alternative to develop. Value wasn't there for an edge rusher, but Tampa Bay gets a smooth corner in Mullen to cover another heavy draft need.
New York Giants
Round 1 (6): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Round 1 (17): Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
Round 2 (37): Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
Round 3 (95): Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
Eli Manning if the Giants smartly let Haskins learn behind the veteran for a bit), and then New York gets real value with Wilson's coverage ability all the way at the back of Round 3.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 (7): Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Round 2 (3: N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Round 3 (69): Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
Round 3 (9: Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
Nick Foles upright, Harry's height and body control give him a reliable target, and Henderson's vision and high-end second gear provide a change of pace to Leonard Fournette. Harry is basically an Alshon Jeffery for Foles in Jacksonville. On defense, Hooker's ball skills come in handy for a secondary that just lost Tashaun Gipson to a division foe.
Detroit Lions
Round 1 (: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Round 2 (43): Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
Round 3 (8: Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
Eric Ebron and Brandon Pettigrew didn't quite work out, but Hockenson's rare combination of size, speed and athleticism should make him an immediate high-impact weapon for Matthew Stafford. The off-the-charts collegiate production of Ferguson (FBS-high 17.5 sacks in 201 addresses the glaring need of an effective edge rusher, and Butler provides a bit of a vertical threat.
Buffalo Bills
Round 1 (9): Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
Round 2 (40): Erik McCoy, C/G, Texas A&M
Round 3 (74): Kahale Warring, TE, San Diego State
Mitch Morse at center, taking steps toward protecting the team's franchise QB, Josh Allen. For the team's third pick, we go back to the areas of need and take a pass-catching tight end for Allen to target.
Denver Broncos
Round 1 (10): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Round 2 (41): Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Round 3 (71): Nate Davis, OT/G, Charlotte
Joe Flacco's tutelage before you let him shred defenses by throwing bullets at his new slot receiver. Once Samuel has the ball in his hands, it's tough to tackle him. Davis, the Broncos' third-rounder, makes up for the loss of Billy Turner on the offensive line.
Cincinnati Bengals
Round 1 (11): Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
Round 2 (42): Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
Round 3 (72): Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
Joe Mixon in the second round. Then the Bengals take that developmental QB in Stidham. The Auburn signal-caller needs time to work on his reads and progressions before he takes over an NFL offense.
Green Bay Packers
Round 1 (12): Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Round 1 (30): Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama
Round 2 (44): Darnell Savage Jr., S, Maryland
Round 3 (75): Germaine Pratt, OLB, NC State
Aaron Rodgerssome help in this draft. Getting a burner with the ability to pluck and run like Brown would be a huge win. But why stop there. Let's get a matchup nightmare in Smith at the tail end of the first. The Packers were aggressive in free agency on defense -- Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Adrian Amos are all in Wisconsin for 2019 -- and Savage further shores up the secondary. Pratt could make an impact in the edge-rushing rotation as a rookie.
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 (13): Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
Round 2 (4: Ryan Finley, QB, NC State
Round 3 (7: Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
Ryan Tannehill gone, Finley could start, at least at some point in 2019. But for what it's worth, I don't think the Dolphins will go QB in the second round, instead positioning for Tua Tagovailoa in 12 months. Oruwariye has the potential to become an effective press corner for a unit that doesn't have much behind Xavien Howard.
Atlanta Falcons
Round 1 (14): Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Round 2 (45): Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
Round 3 (79): Ben Banogu, DE/OLB, TCU
Grady Jarrett on the franchise tag in 2019. He has good range for a 315-pounder and displays a high motor as a pass-rusher. Atlanta also will want to get some offensive line depth and find a pass-rusher; it does both in its next two picks. Risner flashes some upside on the line, and Banogu has the speed and body control to turn the corner and attack in the pass rush.
Washington ********
Round 1 (15): D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
Round 2 (46): Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
Round 3 (76): Chuma Edoga, OT/G, USC
Round 3 (96): Joe Jackson, DE, Miami (Fla.)
Josh Rosen. That opens up some opportunities, including taking Metcalf at No. 15. The tales of Metcalf's physicality, strength and speed are well-documented at this point, and he'd fit in nicely on a team that has been hunting for a receiver for years. Gardner-Johnson could eventually be a starting safety, but I like him as a nickelback to begin his NFL career, incidentally filling a hole here for Washington. Edoga handles speed rushers well, and Jackson is disruptive as a pass-rusher.
Carolina Panthers
Round 1 (16): Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
Round 2 (47): Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
Round 3 (77): Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
Round 3 (100): Michael Deiter, OT, Wisconsin
Minnesota Vikings[/paste:font]
Round 1 (1: Jonah Williams, OT/G, Alabama
Round 2 (50): Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami (Fla.)
Round 3 (81): David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
Josh Kline helps the Vikings' line, but Williams is the best player on the board at No. 18, and he'd further improve a line that has struggled the past two years. Willis is a fierce interior presence on the other side of the ball and could fill Sheldon Richardson's spot. Montgomery would serve as a third-down back with some burst and route-running ability to spell Dalvin Cook.
Jonah Williams is the draft's most consistent O-lineman
Jonah Williams was a four-year starter at Alabama. Even if he doesn't stick at left tackle, he projects as a solid NFL lineman.
Tennessee Titans
Round 1 (19): Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Round 2 (51): Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
Round 3 (82): Jalen Jelks, DE, Oregon
Delanie Walker will turn 35 in August, and Fant's 4.50 speed and 6-foot-4 frame would create some dangerous mismatches. When we go get Campbell and his 4.31 speed in the second, the AFC South will collectively sigh; Corey Davis, Adam Humphries, Campbell and Fant is a group that could do some damage in the passing game. Pass-rushers are a little harder to find in the third round, but Jelks has good initial quickness and can fight through double-teams when pursuing the QB.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 (20): Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
Round 2 (52): Chase Winovich, OLB, Michigan
Round 3 (66): Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
Round 3 (83): Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
Steven Nelson, the Steelers need playmakers at that position. Winovich is a twitchy, versatile pass-rusher, and with Antonio Brown gone, Boykin provides another option in the passing game. Hill and his 4.40 speed would jive nicely with James Conner's running style in a reborn Pittsburgh offense.
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 (21): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Round 3 (84): Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
Calvin Ridley's brother to give Russell Wilson a weapon in the middle of the field.
Baltimore Ravens
Round 1 (22): Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Round 3 (85): Trayveon Williams, RB, Texas A&M
Round 3 (102): Terrill Hanks, ILB, New Mexico State
Houston Texans[/paste:font]
Round 1 (23): Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
Round 2 (54): David Long, CB, Michigan
Round 2 (55): Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
Round 3 (86): Justin Hollins, OLB, Oregon
Deshaun Watson taking that many hits. Houston lost Tyrann Mathieu, Kareem Jackson and Kevin Johnsonto free agency (while adding Tashaun Gipson and Bradley Roby), so I want to restock the secondary with Long's instincts at corner and Thornhill's ball skills at safety. Taking Hollins gives the Texans an edge rusher with the versatility to line up as a defensive end or stand up as an outside 'backer.
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 (25): Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Round 2 (53): Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
Round 2 (57): Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
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Jason Kelce at center, though he has the versatility to play other positions.
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 (26): Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Round 2 (34): A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Round 2 (59): Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
Round 3 (89): Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
Andrew Luck a reliable option in the passing game.
Los Angeles Chargers
Round 1 (2: Cody Ford, OT/G, Oklahoma
Round 2 (60): Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB, Kentucky
Round 3 (91): Max Scharping, OT/G, Northern Illinois
Casey Hayward and Desmond King.
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 1 (29): Garrett Bradbury, C, NC State
Round 2 (61): Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
Round 2 (63): Jachai Polite, OLB, Florida
Round 3 (92): Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
Mitch Morse is in Buffalo now, and Cameron Erving has been pretty disappointing, so the O-line needs a difference-maker. On defense, taking a gamble with Polite could pay off. He has fallen quite a bit the past few months, but he has burst off the edge. Why not add some more fun to this high-octane offense? The Chiefs get their running back with the powerful and patient Sanders and add another speedy receiver in Isabella. The UMass burner can flat-out fly. I would have liked to get a corner, but the opportunity wasn't there. It wasn't worth reaching as far as I would have had to, so I'd look to stock up on secondary in the later rounds.
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 (31): Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College
Round 3 (94): Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Round 3 (99): David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
Rodger Saffold with a real grinder in Lindstrom. Edwards would further shore up the offensive line with his heavy hands and strong lateral mobility. I'd look for a center in the later rounds as well. L.A. also will be looking for some running back depth behind Todd Gurley, and Love would be an excellent fit. The Rams can afford to take a chance on a player such as this here, and with Love's effectiveness in space, it could pay off handsomely if the Stanford product stays healthy.
New England Patriots
Round 1 (32): L.J. Collier, DE, TCU
Round 2 (56): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Round 2 (64): JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Round 3 (73): Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss
Round 3 (97): Josh Oliver, TE, San Jose State
Round 3 (101): Corey Ballentine, CB, Washburn
Tom Brady hands over the keys to the offense. Collier is effective both as a pass-rusher and against the run. Then we can get some weapons on offense. Arcega-Whiteside is a big red zone target, and a pair of tight ends would be a step toward finding a Rob Gronkowski replacement. It would be the third time in the Belichick era that the Patriots took two tight ends in the same draft.
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NFL draft profile: L.J. Collier
L.J. Collier is a defensive end prospect from TCU who recorded five sacks in his senior season.
Cleveland Browns
Round 2 (49): Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
Round 3 (80): Michael Jordan, G, Ohio State
Odell Beckham Jr. Layne provides depth at corner, and Jordan makes sense after the Browns traded Kevin Zeitler in the offseason.
Dallas Cowboys
Round 2 (5: Oshane Ximines, DE, Old Dominion
Round 3 (90): Marquise Blair, S, Utah
Jason Witten.
New Orleans Saints
Round 2 (62): Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Jared Cook, but the veteran is 32 years old.
Chicago Bears
Round 3 (87): Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
Tarik Cohen after Jordan Howard was shipped to Philadelphia.
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Todd McShayESPN Senior Writer
In an ideal world, all 32 teams would hit home runs with each of their 2019 NFL draft picks. And today -- and today only -- they do.
Below is my three-round mock draft in which every team gets an A grade. I play general manager for each team at each pick, from No. 1 to No. 102.
To be clear, I'm not projecting picks. This is what I see as the best selection for the team -- but no trades allowed! It's how I would pick based on needs, value and availability. Each team's preferences don't matter here.
There's a team-by-team look below, plus all 102 picks in order at the bottom so you can see how the picks progressed and get an idea of who was off the board when each team selected.
Arizona Cardinals[/paste:font]
Round 1 (1): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Round 2 (33): Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Round 3 (65): Dru Samia, G, Oklahoma
Josh Rosen off before the draft and go all-in on Murray's elite athleticism running Kliff Kingsbury's offense. A Murray-David Johnson duo would be pretty explosive for Arizona. Plopping the 342-pound Lawrence in the middle of a front seven that already features Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs is a pretty good way to kick off Round 2, and getting the reliable Samia in the third round provides some protection for Murray. After all, we have to protect our 5-foot-10 quarterback whom we just spent the No. 1 overall pick on, right?
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 (2): Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
Round 2 (36): Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
Round 3 (67): Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
elite pass-rusher off the edge to pair with Dee Ford. San Francisco fills a void at safety with the instinctive Rapp and creates all sorts of matchup issues for defenses by taking McLaurin in the third. Jimmy Garoppolo would be taking snaps in the middle of a track meet with McLaurin and Marquise Goodwin lined up outside.
New York Jets
Round 1 (3): Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
Round 3 (6
: Zach Allen, DE, Boston CollegeRound 3 (93): Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State
Sam Darnold a hands catcher with size.
Oakland Raiders
Round 1 (4): Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
Round 1 (24): Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
Round 1 (27): Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
Round 2 (35): Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
Isaiah Crowell. Rounding out the early Raiders selections are a pair of cornerbacks to start anew in the secondary. Baker has the best instincts of the defensive backs in the class.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 (5): Devin White, ILB, LSU
Round 2 (39): Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Round 3 (70): Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
Kwon Alexander headed out of Florida, so getting the rangy White to be an every-down leader on defense is key. With Gerald McCoy's status up in the air, taking Tillery in the second round gives the Bucs a big, quick alternative to develop. Value wasn't there for an edge rusher, but Tampa Bay gets a smooth corner in Mullen to cover another heavy draft need.
New York Giants
Round 1 (6): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Round 1 (17): Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
Round 2 (37): Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
Round 3 (95): Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
Eli Manning if the Giants smartly let Haskins learn behind the veteran for a bit), and then New York gets real value with Wilson's coverage ability all the way at the back of Round 3.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 (7): Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Round 2 (3
: N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona StateRound 3 (69): Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
Round 3 (9
: Darrell Henderson, RB, MemphisNick Foles upright, Harry's height and body control give him a reliable target, and Henderson's vision and high-end second gear provide a change of pace to Leonard Fournette. Harry is basically an Alshon Jeffery for Foles in Jacksonville. On defense, Hooker's ball skills come in handy for a secondary that just lost Tashaun Gipson to a division foe.
Detroit Lions
Round 1 (
: T.J. Hockenson, TE, IowaRound 2 (43): Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
Round 3 (8
: Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa StateEric Ebron and Brandon Pettigrew didn't quite work out, but Hockenson's rare combination of size, speed and athleticism should make him an immediate high-impact weapon for Matthew Stafford. The off-the-charts collegiate production of Ferguson (FBS-high 17.5 sacks in 201
addresses the glaring need of an effective edge rusher, and Butler provides a bit of a vertical threat.
Buffalo Bills
Round 1 (9): Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
Round 2 (40): Erik McCoy, C/G, Texas A&M
Round 3 (74): Kahale Warring, TE, San Diego State
Mitch Morse at center, taking steps toward protecting the team's franchise QB, Josh Allen. For the team's third pick, we go back to the areas of need and take a pass-catching tight end for Allen to target.
Denver Broncos
Round 1 (10): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Round 2 (41): Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
Round 3 (71): Nate Davis, OT/G, Charlotte
Joe Flacco's tutelage before you let him shred defenses by throwing bullets at his new slot receiver. Once Samuel has the ball in his hands, it's tough to tackle him. Davis, the Broncos' third-rounder, makes up for the loss of Billy Turner on the offensive line.
Cincinnati Bengals
Round 1 (11): Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
Round 2 (42): Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
Round 3 (72): Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
Joe Mixon in the second round. Then the Bengals take that developmental QB in Stidham. The Auburn signal-caller needs time to work on his reads and progressions before he takes over an NFL offense.
Green Bay Packers
Round 1 (12): Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Round 1 (30): Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama
Round 2 (44): Darnell Savage Jr., S, Maryland
Round 3 (75): Germaine Pratt, OLB, NC State
Aaron Rodgerssome help in this draft. Getting a burner with the ability to pluck and run like Brown would be a huge win. But why stop there. Let's get a matchup nightmare in Smith at the tail end of the first. The Packers were aggressive in free agency on defense -- Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Adrian Amos are all in Wisconsin for 2019 -- and Savage further shores up the secondary. Pratt could make an impact in the edge-rushing rotation as a rookie.
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 (13): Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
Round 2 (4
: Ryan Finley, QB, NC StateRound 3 (7
: Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn StateRyan Tannehill gone, Finley could start, at least at some point in 2019. But for what it's worth, I don't think the Dolphins will go QB in the second round, instead positioning for Tua Tagovailoa in 12 months. Oruwariye has the potential to become an effective press corner for a unit that doesn't have much behind Xavien Howard.
Atlanta Falcons
Round 1 (14): Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Round 2 (45): Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
Round 3 (79): Ben Banogu, DE/OLB, TCU
Grady Jarrett on the franchise tag in 2019. He has good range for a 315-pounder and displays a high motor as a pass-rusher. Atlanta also will want to get some offensive line depth and find a pass-rusher; it does both in its next two picks. Risner flashes some upside on the line, and Banogu has the speed and body control to turn the corner and attack in the pass rush.
Washington ********
Round 1 (15): D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
Round 2 (46): Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
Round 3 (76): Chuma Edoga, OT/G, USC
Round 3 (96): Joe Jackson, DE, Miami (Fla.)
Josh Rosen. That opens up some opportunities, including taking Metcalf at No. 15. The tales of Metcalf's physicality, strength and speed are well-documented at this point, and he'd fit in nicely on a team that has been hunting for a receiver for years. Gardner-Johnson could eventually be a starting safety, but I like him as a nickelback to begin his NFL career, incidentally filling a hole here for Washington. Edoga handles speed rushers well, and Jackson is disruptive as a pass-rusher.
Carolina Panthers
Round 1 (16): Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
Round 2 (47): Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
Round 3 (77): Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
Round 3 (100): Michael Deiter, OT, Wisconsin
Minnesota Vikings[/paste:font]
Round 1 (1
: Jonah Williams, OT/G, AlabamaRound 2 (50): Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami (Fla.)
Round 3 (81): David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
Josh Kline helps the Vikings' line, but Williams is the best player on the board at No. 18, and he'd further improve a line that has struggled the past two years. Willis is a fierce interior presence on the other side of the ball and could fill Sheldon Richardson's spot. Montgomery would serve as a third-down back with some burst and route-running ability to spell Dalvin Cook.
Jonah Williams is the draft's most consistent O-lineman
Jonah Williams was a four-year starter at Alabama. Even if he doesn't stick at left tackle, he projects as a solid NFL lineman.
Tennessee Titans
Round 1 (19): Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
Round 2 (51): Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
Round 3 (82): Jalen Jelks, DE, Oregon
Delanie Walker will turn 35 in August, and Fant's 4.50 speed and 6-foot-4 frame would create some dangerous mismatches. When we go get Campbell and his 4.31 speed in the second, the AFC South will collectively sigh; Corey Davis, Adam Humphries, Campbell and Fant is a group that could do some damage in the passing game. Pass-rushers are a little harder to find in the third round, but Jelks has good initial quickness and can fight through double-teams when pursuing the QB.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 (20): Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
Round 2 (52): Chase Winovich, OLB, Michigan
Round 3 (66): Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
Round 3 (83): Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
Steven Nelson, the Steelers need playmakers at that position. Winovich is a twitchy, versatile pass-rusher, and with Antonio Brown gone, Boykin provides another option in the passing game. Hill and his 4.40 speed would jive nicely with James Conner's running style in a reborn Pittsburgh offense.
Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 (21): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Round 3 (84): Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
Calvin Ridley's brother to give Russell Wilson a weapon in the middle of the field.
Baltimore Ravens
Round 1 (22): Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Round 3 (85): Trayveon Williams, RB, Texas A&M
Round 3 (102): Terrill Hanks, ILB, New Mexico State
Houston Texans[/paste:font]
Round 1 (23): Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
Round 2 (54): David Long, CB, Michigan
Round 2 (55): Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
Round 3 (86): Justin Hollins, OLB, Oregon
Deshaun Watson taking that many hits. Houston lost Tyrann Mathieu, Kareem Jackson and Kevin Johnsonto free agency (while adding Tashaun Gipson and Bradley Roby), so I want to restock the secondary with Long's instincts at corner and Thornhill's ball skills at safety. Taking Hollins gives the Texans an edge rusher with the versatility to line up as a defensive end or stand up as an outside 'backer.
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 (25): Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
Round 2 (53): Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
Round 2 (57): Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
Debating two-round mocks »
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Jason Kelce at center, though he has the versatility to play other positions.
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 (26): Johnathan Abram, S, Mississippi State
Round 2 (34): A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
Round 2 (59): Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
Round 3 (89): Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
Andrew Luck a reliable option in the passing game.
Los Angeles Chargers
Round 1 (2
: Cody Ford, OT/G, OklahomaRound 2 (60): Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB, Kentucky
Round 3 (91): Max Scharping, OT/G, Northern Illinois
Casey Hayward and Desmond King.
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 1 (29): Garrett Bradbury, C, NC State
Round 2 (61): Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
Round 2 (63): Jachai Polite, OLB, Florida
Round 3 (92): Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
Mitch Morse is in Buffalo now, and Cameron Erving has been pretty disappointing, so the O-line needs a difference-maker. On defense, taking a gamble with Polite could pay off. He has fallen quite a bit the past few months, but he has burst off the edge. Why not add some more fun to this high-octane offense? The Chiefs get their running back with the powerful and patient Sanders and add another speedy receiver in Isabella. The UMass burner can flat-out fly. I would have liked to get a corner, but the opportunity wasn't there. It wasn't worth reaching as far as I would have had to, so I'd look to stock up on secondary in the later rounds.
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 (31): Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College
Round 3 (94): Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
Round 3 (99): David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
Rodger Saffold with a real grinder in Lindstrom. Edwards would further shore up the offensive line with his heavy hands and strong lateral mobility. I'd look for a center in the later rounds as well. L.A. also will be looking for some running back depth behind Todd Gurley, and Love would be an excellent fit. The Rams can afford to take a chance on a player such as this here, and with Love's effectiveness in space, it could pay off handsomely if the Stanford product stays healthy.
New England Patriots
Round 1 (32): L.J. Collier, DE, TCU
Round 2 (56): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Round 2 (64): JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
Round 3 (73): Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss
Round 3 (97): Josh Oliver, TE, San Jose State
Round 3 (101): Corey Ballentine, CB, Washburn
Tom Brady hands over the keys to the offense. Collier is effective both as a pass-rusher and against the run. Then we can get some weapons on offense. Arcega-Whiteside is a big red zone target, and a pair of tight ends would be a step toward finding a Rob Gronkowski replacement. It would be the third time in the Belichick era that the Patriots took two tight ends in the same draft.
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NFL draft profile: L.J. Collier
L.J. Collier is a defensive end prospect from TCU who recorded five sacks in his senior season.
Cleveland Browns
Round 2 (49): Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
Round 3 (80): Michael Jordan, G, Ohio State
Odell Beckham Jr. Layne provides depth at corner, and Jordan makes sense after the Browns traded Kevin Zeitler in the offseason.
Dallas Cowboys
Round 2 (5
: Oshane Ximines, DE, Old DominionRound 3 (90): Marquise Blair, S, Utah
Jason Witten.
New Orleans Saints
Round 2 (62): Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Jared Cook, but the veteran is 32 years old.
Chicago Bears
Round 3 (87): Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
Tarik Cohen after Jordan Howard was shipped to Philadelphia.
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