2019 NFL mock draft: New 4-round projections with trades
Luke Easterling | February 19, 2019 8:53 am ET
USA Today
Mock drafts are flying around fast and furious, but most projections you’ll find only go one round, and they often steer clear of predicting any draft-day trades.
But the NFL draft is about far more than the first 32 selections, as teams continue to find impact players far beyond the first round. And if you’re a fan of the New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys or Chicago Bears, one-round mock drafts don’t give you much to talk about.
It’s also unfathomable to have a first round without some big trades, so it only makes sense to project some deals that could potentially go down on in the early going of draft weekend.
With those things in mind, here’s an updated look at how the first four rounds of the 2019 NFL draft could shake out:
1. Arizona Cardinals | Quinnen Williams | DL | Alabama
If the Cardinals aren’t able to sell this pick for a king’s ransom, they’ll be picking between two elite defenders. So, what breaks the tie? How about the fact that Arizona already has one of the league’s best edge rushers in Chandler Jones, who would benefit even further from a dominant interior presence like Williams.
2. San Francisco 49ers | Nick Bosa | EDGE | Ohio State
Any scenario that leaves Bosa on the board for the 49ers would be a dream scenario for general manager John Lynch and his crew. Getting the top overall prospect in the draft any later than the No. 1 overall pick is a steal, and it just happens to fill San Francisco’s biggest need.
3. New York Jets | Josh Allen | EDGE | Kentucky
The Jets either need to get someone to get after the quarterback with this pick, or someone to protect their own. In this scenario, the better value is on defense, where new coach Adam Gase lands a versatile, productive edge defender in Allen.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (from OAK)* | Dwayne Haskins | QB | Ohio State
The Blake Bortles experiment is over, and the Jags desperately need to make a bold move to secure a new franchise quarterback. They’re likely to find a willing trade partner in the Raiders, who keep adding premium picks by getting at least a second-round pick and a third-round pick from Jacksonville in this deal.
5. Denver Broncos (from TB)* | Drew Lock | QB | Missouri
Sorry, but I’m not buying the addition of a 34-year-old Joe Flacco as evidence the Broncos won’t be targeting a quarterback of the future early in this draft. Lock has all the physical tools to be a franchise passer, and John Elway knows he needs a long-term solution at the game’s most important position. In return for his picks in the second and third rounds this year, and likely another Day 2 pick next year, Elway gets his man.
6. Miami Dolphins (from NYG)* | Kyler Murray | QB | Oklahoma
If you want a top quarterback prospect, you’re gonna have to trade up to get him. After a pair of teams do just that in this scenario, the Dolphins can’t afford to wait any longer, pulling the trigger and landing arguably the most dynamic talent in this entire class. Giving up at least their Day 2 picks will be worth it if Murray can replicate the success that won him the Heisman Trophy.
7. Oakland Raiders (from JAX)* | Devin White | LB | LSU
After moving back a few spots and adding even more picks, Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden still land a player that could have gotten strong consideration at their original slot. White is exactly the kind of difference-maker the Raiders desperately need at the heart of their defense.
8. Detroit Lions | Greedy Williams | CB | LSU
There are needs at every level for this defense, but finding a stud corner to line up opposite Darius Slay should be high on the list. While Williams is still learning how to maximize his physical skills, he has the height, length and athleticism to be a star at the next level.
9. Atlanta Falcons (from BUF)* | Ed Oliver | DL | Houston
Trading into the top 10 for an interior defensive lineman isn’t common, but neither is Oliver. A versatile playmaker with rare explosiveness and athleticism for his size, Oliver was once projected as a lock to be this year’s top overall pick. In this scenario, the Falcons deal their second-round pick and fourth-round pick to make sure the division-rival Bucs can’t land him at No. 10.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from DEN)* | Jonah Williams | OT | Alabama
After moving back and adding additional picks, the Bucs barely miss out on Oliver, but end up with another talented prospect at a bigger position of need. Williams would be an immediate upgrade over right tackle Demar Dotson, who isn’t getting any younger and has struggled to stay healthy. Williams could also be the long-term solution at left tackle if Donovan Smith doesn’t get an extension.
SECOND ROUND
39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chris Lindstrom | OL | Boston College
41. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from DEN)* | Amani Oruwariye | CB | Penn State
THIRD ROUND
70. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Khalen Saunders | DL | Western Illinois
71. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from DEN)* | Damien Harris | RB | Alabama
FOURTH ROUND
100. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Oshane Ximines | EDGE | Old Dominion
For every pick.....
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