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Lammey Mock 4.0: ‘With the 10th pick in the NFL Draft, Denver selects …’

Apr 25, 2019, 8:12 AM | Updated: 10:58 am

Everyone loves mock drafts. Actually, everyone loves to hate mocks. But my three mocks thus far for the 2019 NFL Draft have been well received — some more than others.

My first mock draft was the most positively rated by fans out there, mainly because LSU inside linebacker Devin White was the Denver Broncos pick at No. 10 overall.

I wish White was going to fall to the Broncos, but with only hours before the draft, I don’t see that happening. In fact, I have it on good authority that White will go off the board well before the Broncos have a chance to pick, unless they move up into the top five, which doesn’t seem likely.

My fourth, and final, mock draft comes out on the first day of the 2019 NFL Draft amid new information, rumors and rumblings rapidly swirling around the league.

I try to make sense of that information to formulate what if hopefully my most accurate mock draft of the year. Trades are going to wreck any mock out there, but I try to predict each pick based on what I’ve heard a team will do, not on what I would do or what I think they should do.

This mock draft is after the “lying season,” also known as the post-Combine/pre-Draft period. The final week before the draft is usually full of good information as leaks finally get out. Teams are working hard to keep their draft plans under wraps, and several draft insiders such as myself are trying to figure out those plans before they happen.

Hold onto your hats and get ready to fire up the keyboard in response to my final 2019 mock draft.

Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners scrambles with the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

1. Arizona Cardinals – Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma

Reports have come out to the contrary in recent days, but I don’t see the Cardinals passing on the chance to get a potential franchise quarterback (again).

2. San Francisco 49ers – Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State

The 49ers and Bosa connection has been out there for quite some time. Charlie Campbell from WalterFootball.com has reported the team could take Quinnen Williams here, but in my final mock, I have them sticking with the player I’ve had going to them in each of the previous three mocks.

3. New York Jets – Josh Allen, edge, Kentucky

It has been reported and rumored for some time that the Jets want a pass rusher. Nobody is better at getting after the quarterback from the edge than Josh Allen.

4. Oakland Raiders – Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama

Quinnen Williams is the best player in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Raiders could go a ton of different directions, but with three first-round picks, it makes too much sense to pick one of the most disruptive players in this class.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan

The Buccaneers may get White here, but I’ve heard they are going with a pass rusher to help the defense. Gary is not developed as a pass rusher. Eight pass rushers in this class had more sacks in 2018 than Gary (10.5) had in his college career. But he’s a rare athlete for his size and is seen as having great upside on the defensive line.

6. New York Giants – Devin White, ILB, LSU

No more mock drafts have Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins going to the Giants with this pick. Instead, it has been revealed that Devin White may be their preference to give them a leader in the middle of the defense.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida

The Jaguars took care of their quarterback conundrum when they added Nick Foles in free agency. Now, they need to take care of Foles and protect him better. Taylor is arguably the best run-blocking tackle in this class and has upside in pass protection as well.

8. Detroit Lions – Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

The comparisons of Ed Oliver to Aaron Donald (Los Angeles Rams) are not that ridiculous. It’s not a comparison I’m comfortable making, due to Donald’s true dominance, but with Oliver’s freakish talent you can see how it might work.

9. Buffalo Bills – Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama

The Bills need to upgrade the talent on the offensive line to better protect franchise quarterback Josh Allen. Last year, the Bills had the 26th-ranked offensive line, per Pro Football Focus. That grade can greatly be improved with the addition of Williams here.

Tight end T.J. Hockenson of Iowa works out during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

10. Denver Broncos – T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa

It’s been quite some time since the Broncos have had a playmaker at the tight end position. It’s time to rectify that situation, and Hockenson makes for the perfect pick.

Hockenson is a devastating blocker who loves to bully defenders on the field. He’s your classic “Y” tight end who can thrive as a blocker or a receiver.

As a receiving threat, Hockenson has nuance as a route runner, which is rare for a college athlete, whether he be a tight end or a wide receiver. Hockenson seems to be always open because he understands how to set up defenders in the route.

He has a great competitive spirit and a basketball background. Hockenson can step in and make an impact right away in the pros.

11. Cincinnati Bengals – Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan

The inside linebacker class in 2019 has two players who should be off the board early — White and Bush. The Bengals can go in a number of different directions here, but adding Bush is a good move for the defense.

12. Green Bay Packers – Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson

Finding better edge rushers is a must for the Packers defense. Ferrell is a game-wrecking defensive end who can win with strength and quickness. The Packers have another first-round pick later in this draft where they can address needs on offense, but Ferrell is too good to slide much further.

13. Miami Dolphins – Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State

The Broncos passed on three of the four first-round quarterbacks at No. 10 overall. That’s a good move if Hockenson is on the board, but having those quarterbacks available at that time is unlikely. This mock goes off the rails when/if a team like Washington moves up for Haskins. Here, the Dolphins get Haskins with their top pick to be the quarterback of the future.

14. Atlanta Falcons – Greedy Williams, CB, LSU

It’s a three-corner league now, and Williams should not fall this far. He’s the best corner in this draft class, mainly due to his length and nose for the ball. Williams can be a dominant force in coverage and will work well with veteran Desmond Trufant and 2018 second-round pick Isaiah Oliver.

15. Washington Redskins – Daniel Jones, QB, Duke

This team could ruin every mock draft out there. Expect Washington to move up for a quarterback, perhaps with the Broncos. In this exercise, Washington stays put and still gets a quarterback in Jones. He’s athletic but inconsistent and makes some mind-numbing decisions. With all due respect to Gil Brandt, Jones has skill, but there is no way he’s the “same guy” as Peyton Manning when he came out of Tennessee years ago.

16. Carolina Panthers – Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State

The Panthers could use some help on the offensive line in a bad way. Quarterback Cam Newton has been banged up quite a bit in recent years. Adding the best pass-blocking offensive tackle in Andre Dillard makes a lot of sense.

Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers reacts during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

(Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

17. New York Giants (via Cleveland Browns) – Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

This is another pick that is likely wrong. The Giants won’t take a quarterback at No. 6 overall, but they do want to take one with their second first-round pick. They’ll likely move up from No. 17 overall to do just that. In this mock, Lock is there to make it easy for the Giants to select.

18. Minnesota Vikings – Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma

The Vikings need to protect quarterback Kirk Cousins better. Ford is a mountain of a man who has massive size and incredible strength.

19. Tennessee Titans – Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

The Titans get a great pick here if Wilkins falls this far. He can stuff the run and set things up for the linebackers behind him to make plays.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers – D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi

The Steelers traded away Antonio Brown and need more weapons around quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Metcalf is a physical freak and can track the ball well on deep passes.

21. Seattle Seahawks – Greg Little, OT, Mississippi

Seattle’s offensive line still has work to do in order to better protect quarterback Russell Wilson and blast open holes for their rushing attack. Enter Little, who is anything but little at 325 pounds. He’s an earth-moving tackle as a run-blocker, and he covers a lot of ground with his kick slide in pass protection.

22. Baltimore Ravens – Brian Burns, edge, Florida State

The Ravens have a need for youth when it comes to their pass rushers. Terrell Suggs is gone, and they need help at the position. Burns is that answer and could be the next great player for the Ravens who gets after the quarterback.

23. Houston Texans – Noah Fant, TE, Iowa

The Texans don’t really have a great tight end to be used as a weapon. Jordan Thomas is a nice player, but he’s not as dangerous as Fant. We could see Fant making plays for the Texans passing game devoid of consistent talent outside of DeAndre Hopkins.

24. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago Bears) – DeAndre Baker, CB, Georgia

The Raiders double up on defensive prospects with their first two picks. Their secondary needs help, especially playing in the AFC West against the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Philip Rivers. Baker may struggle against larger receivers, but he certainly is a feisty player who doesn’t back down from any challenge.

25. Philadelphia Eagles – Byron Murphy, CB, Washington

The Eagles are likely to let Ronald Darby move on in free agency, which creates a hole in the secondary that must be filled. That’s the reasoning behind the pick of Murphy here. He’s a playmaking ball hawk who can get his hands on the ball.

26. Indianapolis Colts – Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma

The Colts are a high-powered offense, but they could always use more power. Brown is dangerous with the ball in his hands. The Colts could use him as a playmaker on underneath routes with T.Y. Hilton on the outside.

27. Oakland Raiders (via Dallas Cowboys) – Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State

Sweat has a heart condition that causes him to slide a bit. If he checks out medically, the Raiders would love to scoop up this top-10 talent near the end of the first round.

28. Los Angeles Chargers – Dexter Lawrence, DE, Clemson

The Chargers can always add more stars to the defensive side of the ball. They have done that if they add Lawrence in the first round.

Kansas State tackle Dalton Risner answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 28, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

(Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

29. Seattle Seahawks (via Kansas City Chiefs) – Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State

This is their second first-round pick, acquired from the Chiefs in the trade of Frank Clark. Their first pick was an offensive lineman, and their second one is too. That’s how much work needs to be done up front. Risner can play right tackle or he could move inside to guard.

30. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans Saints) – Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple

Easily the best name in the 2019 NFL draft, Ya-Sin could step in and start for the Packers secondary. Ya-Sin was the only secondary player in the country to not allow a pass play of 20 yards or more against him in 2018.

31. Los Angeles Rams – Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina State

The Rams get the best center in this draft. Bradbury can step in and start from day one, providing the run game with better blocking and working as the quarterback of the offensive line.

32. New England Patriots – Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama

The Patriots lost Rob Gronkowski to retirement. They find his replacement in Smith. He’s a “Y” tight end who is a balanced player with a skill set to block or catch.

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