NFL Mock Draft 2019

The NFL season is a 365 day sport. It’s talked about day in and day out.  One of the biggest topics discussed in the offseason is the draft and mock drafts are as popular as ever now. I’d figure I would give it a try too, but also do it a little differently. Instead of just myself predicting all 32 picks of the first round, my all things NFL source, Danie and I go back and forth predicting what pick each team will make and why. The NFL draft starts this Thursday, April 25th.   

1. Arizona Cardinals

Milligan’s Pick: Kyler Murray, QB

Murray fits newly hired coach, Kliff Kingsbury offensive scheme too well to past up. He’s not the best player in the draft, maybe not even the best quarterback in the class, but fits best with the future of the Cardinal’s offense.

2. San Francisco 49er’s

Daniel’s Pick: Nick Bosa, EDGE

Bosa is probably the best pass rusher in the draft hands down. The 49er’s would love to pair Bosa and Dee Ford together, giving them a great pass rushing duo.

3. New York Jets

Milligan’s pick: Josh Allen, EDGE

The Jets upgraded both sides of the ball so far this offseason, but still need an edge pass rusher. Josh Allen fits that perfectly.

4. Oakland Raiders

Daniel’s Pick: Quinnen Williams, DL

The Raiders need a pass rusher, but Williams is the best player in the draft and it would be hard for Gruden and Mayock to pass up on Williams.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Milligan’s pick: Devin White, ILB

Kwon Alexander is no longer a Buc and who better to replace him than Devin White, who racked up 123 tackles at LSU last year.

6. New York Giants

Daniel’s Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB

Dwayne Haskins is a prototypical, strong arm quarterback who the Giants need. He had 4,831 passing yards and 50 touchdowns in 2018 and Haskins could sit back a year and learn from Eli Manning.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars

Milligan’s pick: Jawaan Taylor, OL

The addition of Nick Foles warrants an upgrade to the right side of their offensive line. The Jaguars believed they have their quarterback and they must protect him now.

8. Detroit Lions

Daniel’s Pick: Rashan Gary, DL

Ansah was not the same rusher he used to be last year  and after parting ways with Detroit, Rashan Gary would be an immediate upgrade at defensive end.

9. Buffalo Bills

Milligan’s pick: Ed Oliver, DL

The Bills were weak up front, especially against the run and Oliver will be a pain to run at for the next 8 seasons.

10. Denver Broncos

Daniel’s Pick: Drew Lock, QB

Joe Flacco is definitely not the long term answer for the Broncos and with this pick Drew Lock can sit back a year and develop into the quarterback that Elway wants.

11. Cincinnati Bengals

Milligan’s pick: Montez Sweat, EDGE

The Bengals have many holes to fill, but might as well start with an edge rusher who can cause damage to an opposing quarterback.

12. Green Bay Packers

Daniel’s Pick: T.J Hockenson, TE

Hockenson is easily the best tight end in the draft. With his blocking skills, size, and catching ability he would give Aaron Rodgers another weapon on offense.

13. Miami Dolphins

Milligan’s pick: Jonah Williams, OL

Was very tempted to go with Daniel Jones here, but 13 was just too high. The Dolphins will be happy with Jonah Williams here.

14. Atlanta Falcons

Daniel’s Pick: Christian Wilkins, DL

Wilkins was a dominant interior linemen at Clemson and Atlanta would love to have him playing up front with Grady Jarrett and Vic Beasley who also played at Clemson.

15. Washington Redskins

Milligan’s pick: D.K. Metcalf, WR

Case Keenum will quarterback the Redskins this season, so it wouldn’t hurt to pair one of the best looking wide receiver prospects we’ve seen in years with him.

16. Carolina Panthers

Daniel’s Pick: Brian Burns, EDGE

Burns is long, quick, and can rush the passer. He ran a 4.53 at the combine and the Panthers would upgrade their pass rush with this pick here.

17. New York Giants

Milligan’s pick: Devin Bush, ILB

They got their quarterback with the 6th overall pick, might as well take the best player available.

18. Minnesota Vikings

Daniel’s Pick; Andre Dillard, OT

The Vikings need help on the offensive line and Dillard would step in right away and help upgrade the tackle position.

19. Tennessee Titans

Milligan’s pick: Marquise Brown, WR

Their offense always seems a little boring. A guy with a nickname “Hollywood” can help that.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Daniel’s pick: A.J. Brown, WR

Brown is a strong and quick slot receiver who would help replace Antonio Brown next season and give Big Ben another offensive weapon.  

21. Seattle Seahawks

Milligan’s pick: Chris Lindstrom, OL

Seattle signed a 4 year contract extension with Russell Wilson now they should focus on protecting him up front.

22. Baltimore Ravens

Daniel’s pick: Noah Fant, TE

Noah Fant had a great season at Iowa and with his length and speed he will be a matchup nightmare at the next level for the Ravens.

23. Houston Texans

Milligan’s pick: Greedy Williams, CB

Could easily go offensive line here, but I went a little out of the box. Their secondary could use a slight upgrade too.

24. Oakland Raiders

Daniel’s pick: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE

The Raiders desperately need pass rushing help and Ferrell would help solve that. He is a high motor player with the ability to stop the run and rush the passer.

25. Philadelphia Eagles

Milligan’s pick: Byron Murphy, CB

Their secondary let them down last year, injuries and inexperienced played a role. Murphy will be an upgrade right away.

26. Indianapolis Colts

Daniel’s pick: Parris Campbell, WR

The Colts can grab a receiver either here or in the second round, but I think Campbell’s speed, size, and athleticism would be enough to convince the Colts in taking him.  

27. Oakland Raiders

Milligan’s pick: Josh Jacobs, RB

The Raiders need a running back and Jacobs is the best one in the class.

28. Los Angeles Chargers

Daniel’s pick: Dexter Lawrence, DT

Another tough, physical defensive linemen from Clemson is off the board. Dexter Lawrence has the size and quickness to be a great defensive linemen and fill a need for the Chargers.

29.   Kansas City Chiefs

Milligan’s pick: Deandre Baker, CB

With the loss of Steve Nelson, Baker fills that hole immediately.

30. Green Bay Packers

Daniel’s pick: Cody Ford, OL

Cody Ford is raw and physical athlete, who can be an instant starter at guard or develop into a tackle. He has the versatility to play all across the offensive line and should help protect Aaron Rodgers.

31. Los Angeles Rams

Milligan’s pick: Jeffery Simmons, DL

He’s a top 15 talent, but a torn ACL makes him fall to late first round. He’ll take over for Ndamukong Suh.

32. New England Patriots

Daniel’s pick: N’keal Harry, WR

Harry is a competitive receiver who bodies his opponents when he goes up for the catch.  He needs some development, but Bill Belichick works wonders with these types of players.