2020 WAAAAY too early MOCK DRAFT

With the 2019 draft coming to an end I am sure many of you are already wondering who the top prospects for 2020 might be. Trying to predict not only the top prospects, but also the draft order is a big stretch right now, but I am willing if you are . Right now I see a draft potentially deep at  RB , OT, WR , CB , and  possibly even QB if the players I expect enter the draft and thrive .  A lot of these guys will get hurt, disappoint on or off the field, and some probably won't even enter the draft.  Out of the 32 guys I predicted to go in the first round in my 2019 WAAAAY too early MOCK DRAFT 12 went in the first, 5 in the second , 2 in the 3rd, 3 in the 4th, 3 in the 5th ,1 in the in the 6th, and 6 returned to school. So you can see what a crap shoot it really is at this time. I'm making an even harder prediction to guess the draft order .The picks are all mine , but keep in mind that I have done limited tape study on these prospects so far .They are mostly guys I couldn't help noticing while watching others on tape this year, or guys I expected to enter the 2019 draft that stayed. Some are just really talented ,and I expect them to step up this year as well, but there may be some draft eligible sophomores I don't even realize have a chance to enter next years draft . Without further ado , here it is. Feel free to leave a comment. Agreeing or disagreeing is welcome, but please do it intelligently and respectfully. If you can't, or resort to personal attacks, I just won't post it.So here it is. Enjoy.

1.MIAMI - TUA TAGOVAILOA - QB - ALABAMA
2.TENNESSEE -  JUSTIN HERBERT - QB - OREGON
3.ARIZONA - ANDREW THOMAS - OT - GEORGIA
4.DETROIT  - CHASE YOUNG - DE - OHIO ST.
5.NY GIANTS - TREY SMITH - OT - TENNESEE
6.CINCINNATI - KELLEN MOND - QB - TEXAS A&M
7.CAROLINA - GRANT DELPIT - S - LSU 
8.TAMPA BAY - JONATHAN TAYLOR - RB - WISCONSIN
9.WASHINGTON - JERRY JEUDY - WR - ALABAMA

10.DENVER - KRISTIAN FULTON - CB - LSU
11.NY JETS - WALKER LITTLE - OT - STANFORD

12.SAN FRANCISCO - CJ HENDERSON - CB - FLORIDA

13.BUFFALO - AJ EPENESA - DE - IOWA
14.GREEN BAY - RAEKWON DAVIS - DT - ALABAMA

15.ATLANTA - JAYLON JOHNSON - CB - UTAH
16.BALTIMORE - DYLAN MOSES - LB - ALABAMA
17.OAKLAND - DERRICK BROWN - DT - AUBURN
18.PITTSBURGH - LAVISKA SHENAULT JR. - WR - COLORADO
19.PHILADELPHIA - TYLER BIADASZ - C - WISCONSIN
20.LA CHARGERS - JAKE FROHM - QB - GEORGIA
21.CLEVELAND - COLE VAN LANEN- OT - WISCONSIN
22.SEATTLE - CURTIS WEAVER - EDGE - BOISE ST.

23.HOUSTON - NAJEE HARRIS - RB - ALABAMA

24.MINNESOTA - NICK COE - DE - AUBURN
25.JACKSONVILLE -  JK DOBBINS - RB - OHIO ST.

26.NEW ENGLAND - ALBERT OKWUEGBUNAM - TE - MISSOURI 

27.OAKLAND-(bears) - BRYCE HALL - CB - VIRGINIA
28.DALLAS - ISAIAH SIMMONS - S - CLEMSON 

25.INDIANAPOLIS - TRAVIS ETIENNE - RB - CLEMSON

30.LA RAMS - PRINCE TEGA WANOGHO - OT - AUBURN
31.KANSAS CITY - MEKHI BECTON - OT - LOUISVILLE -
32.NEW ORLEANS - TOMMY KRAEMER - G - N. DAME

2019 NFL DRAFT DAY 3 BEST AVAILABLE

# Is for a player with with reported character or maturity concerns.



** Is for a player with reported injury concerns.

2ND ROUNDERS


40.HAKEEM BUTLER - WR - IOWA ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - PLAXICO BURRESS - retired

46.CHARLES OMENIHU - DE/DT - TEXAS
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - DAVID IRVING - COWBOYS

49.CHAUNCEY GARDNER-JHONSON - S/CB - FLORIDA

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - LAMARCUS JOYNER - RAMS

61.KELVIN HARMON - WR - NC ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - KEYSHAWN JHONSON - retired

64.ANTHONY NELSON - DE - IOWA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - MICHAEL JOHNSON - BENGALS

71.JULIAN LOVE - CB - N. DAME
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - BRENT GRIMES - BUCCANEERS

74.D'ANDRE WALKER - ** - OLB/DE - GEORGIA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - JOEY PORTER - retired

77.MAXX CROSBY - DE/OLB - E. MICHIGAN
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - ANDRE CARTER - retired

3RD ROUNDERS

84.DRU SAMIA - G - OKLAHOMA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - CLINT BOLING - BENGALS

89.JUSTICE HILL - RB - OKLAHOMA ST. 
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - PHILLIP LINDSAY - BRONCOS
90.RILEY RIDLEY -WR - GEORGIA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - JAMES JONES  - retired

94.TRAYVEON WILLIAMS - RB - TEXAS A&M

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - DEVONTA FREEMAN  - FALCONS

97.AMANI ORUWARIYE - CB - PENN ST.

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - JIMMY SMITH - RAVENS

98.- ** - BRYCE LOVE - RB - STANFORD

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - DION LEWIS  TITANS

99.DEIONTE THOMPSON - S - ALABAMA

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - EDDIE JACKSON - BEARS

100.FOSTER MOREAU - TE - LSU

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - ANTHONY FASANO - FA

101.MICHAEL JORDAN - C/G - OHIO ST.

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - BRANDON LINDER - JAGUARS

103.KINGSLEY KEKE - DT/DE - TEXAS A&M

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON -   MICHAEL BENNETT - EAGLES

105.KHALEN SAUNDERS - DT - W. ILLINOIS

106.BLAKE CASHMAN - LB - MINNESOTA

110.BEN BURR - KIVEN - LB - WASHINGTON

111.KADEN SMITH - TE - STANFORD

113.JALIN MOORE - RB - APPALACHIAN ST.

114.UGO UMADI - S/CB - OREGON 

116.BEAU BENZSCHAWEL - G - WISCONSIN

118.TREVON WESCO - TE/FB - W. VIRGINIA

4TH ROUNDERS

121.TE'VON CONEY - LB - N. DAME

122.DARIUS SLAYTON - WR - AUBURN

123.ISAIAH JOHNSON - CB - HOUSTON

125.GREG GAINES - DT - WASHINGTON

125.- ** DAVID EDWARDS - OT - WISCONSIN

126.JOE JACKSON - DE - MIAMI

127.KRIS BOYD - CB - TEXAS

129.BEN POWERS - G - OLAHOMA

130.CHRISTIAN MILLER - ** - OLB/DE - ALABAMA 

131.PHIL HAYNES - G - WAKE FOREST

132.CALEB WILSON - TE - UCLA

134.DAYLON MACK - DT - TEXAS A&M

134.JUSTIN HOLLINS - OLB/DE - OREGON

135.TERRILL HANKS - LB - NEW MEXICO ST.

136.LAMONT GAILLARD - C - GEORGIA 

137.DILLON MITCHELL - WR - OREGON

138.RYAN FINLEY - QB - NC ST. 

139.TRAVIS FULGHAM - WR - OLD DOMINION

140.IMAN MARSHALL - S/CB - USC

141.AUSTIN BRYANT - DE - CLEMSON

142.VOSEAN JOSEPH - LB - FLORIDA

143.ISSAC NAUTA - TE - GEORGIA

144.DEXTER WILIAMS - RB - N. DAME

145.PRESTON WILLIAMS - # - WR -COLORADO ST.

147.ISAIAH PRINCE - OT - OHIO ST.

148.- ** -MARVEL TELL - S - USC

149.KEELAN DOSS - WR - UC DAVIS

150.MICHAEL JACKSON - CB/S - MIAMI

THE REST 

151.JAQUAN JOHNSON - S - MIAMI

152.DRUE TRANQUIL - LB - N. DAME - 

153.DANIEL WISE - DT - KANSAS

154.MALIK GANT - S - MARSHALL

155.- **# -GERALD WILLIS - DT - MIAMI

156.- # -CARL GRANDERSON - OLB/DE - WYOMING

159.MARK FIELDS - CB - CLEMSON 

160.DREW FORBES - G - SE MISSOURI ST.

161.SHELDRICK REDWINE - CB/S - MIAMI

162.DARWIN THOMPSON - RB - UTAH ST.

163,KENDALL SHEFFIELD - CB - OHIO ST.

164.STANLEY MORGAN - WR - NEBRASKA

165.TY SUMMERS - LB - TEXAS CHRISTIAN

166.JARRETT STIDHAM - QB - AUBURN

167.DeMARCUS CHRISTMAS - DT - FLORIDA ST.

168.OLI UDOH - OL - ELON

169.DAVID SIILLS - WR - W. VIRGINIA

170.ROSS PIERSBACHER - C - ALABAMA

171.KEESEAN JOHNSON - WR - FRESNO ST.

172.MYLES GASKIN - RB - WASHINGTON

173.STEPHEN DENMARK - CB - VALDOSTA ST.

174.SUA OPETA - G - WEBER ST.

175.CORTEZ BROUGHTON - DT - CINCINNATI

177.SAIVION SMITH - CB/S - ALABAMA

179.BENNIE SNELL - RB - KENTUCKY

180.TJ EDWARDS - LB - WISCONSIN

181.JONATHAN LEDBETTER - DE - GEORGIA

182.LUKAS DENIS - S - BOSTON COLLEGE

184.DAX RAYMOND - TE - UTAH ST.

184.ISAIAH BUGGS - DT/DE - ALABAMA

185.MIKE WEBER - RB - OHIO ST. 

186.- ** -EMANUEL HALL - WR  MISSOURI

187.CAMERON SMITH - LB - USC

188.SHAREEF MILLER - DE - PENN ST.

189.ALBERT HUGGINS - DT - CLEMSON

190.JALEN JELKS - DE/OLB -OREGON

191.-** -RODNEY ANDERSON - RB - OKLAHOMA

192.DENNIS DALEY - T - S. CAROLINA

193.TONY POLLARD - RB - MEMPHIS

194.TYREL DODSON - OLB - TEXAS A&M

195.HJALTE FROHOLDT - G - ARKANSAS 

196.DEVINE OZIGBO - RB - NEBRASKA

198.COREY BALLANTINE - CB - WASHBURN

199.RYQUELL ARMSTEAD - RB - TEMPLE

200.MITCH HYATT - OT - CLEMSON 

201.CLAYTON THORNTON - QB - NORTHWESTERN

202.ANTHONY JHONSON - WR - BUFFALO

203.-**-JORDAN SCARLETT - RB - FLORIDA

2019 NFL DAY 2 NFL MOCK DRAFT

DRAFT DAY PART 2 IS IN SESSION ! There are a lot of really good players left on the board .   I have given peak NFL players comparisons so you can have an idea of who your team might be getting , and I mean the established NFL players peak if the incoming player reaches their peak .The farther down the board they are the less likely I think they might reach that comp . So if you wonder why I have a comparison to a better player to a guy I have in a later round as compared to a guy I have going high in the first you now know why . He may remind me of a great player if he reaches his ceiling , but it's less likely he reaches that ceiling if he is a lower pick . This Mock is based on what I think teams will do, not my personal rankings but my rankings will still color it, because I think we will see a lot of the same things .Without further ado , here it is. Feel free to leave a comment. Agreeing or disagreeing is welcome, but please do it intelligently and respectfully. If you can't, or resort to personal attacks, I just won't post it.So here it is. Enjoy .


# Is for a player with with reported character or maturity concerns.



** Is for a player with reported injury concerns.

2ND ROUND

33.ARIZONA - CODY FORD - OT - OKLAHOMA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - CORDY GLENN - BENGALS

Sensing a pattern about the Oklahoma players here? There are multiple reasons for that. First - If you are going to draft a Kyler Murray to run Kingsbury's offense then bringing in players who have been successful in a similar offense is a must . Second - Murray and Ford are both good players worth those picks in this offense .Third - Since the current regime moved on from Steve Wilks after only one season I wouldn't get too comfortable if I was Kingsbury . Maybe after 2 years of rebuilding they move on from him , and if Lincoln Riley is ready to move to the NFL this job would be very appealing to him in that scenario . Ford wasn't really on my radar until late in the season , but a lot of people started talking about him being a possible first rounder and I was watching Kyler Murray that day anyway . SO after I did his first 4 tapes I could see the potential there . Later on I did 3 more of 2107 , another 3 of 2018 , and I personally agree that he is a first rounder . The question is whether he lines up at tackle or guard . Actually that whole O-line is full of NFL players  but I think Ford is the only one that will go in the first round this year . 3 others have a chance to be top 100 guys in this draft , and their freshman center looks like a future NFL starter too . Ford is both huge in length & width of shoulder and he is just flat out hard to get around . I think he can stick at RT and be a above average starter . He is sloppy & off balance at times , but still shows pretty good feet . He flashes a strong punch , and the aggressive mentality you want up front as a pass blocker, but too often does have a tendency to clap his hands together outside on the shoulders to catch the rusher instead of consistently throwing his hands . This will lead to more penalties in the NFL if he doesn't correct it . The nastiness in the run game only comes in flashes, but he does move people off the ball .

34.INDIANAPOLIS - AJ BROWN - WR - OLE MISS
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON- JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER-STEELERS
The Colts traded out of round one, but they picked up an extra 2nd this year (#460 and another in 2020, Since they still get their guy here good job Indy . I think Luck needs a WR besides TY Hilton that scares defenses , and Devin Funchess hasn't proven to be that guy yet . I really like AJ Brown's game . Despite missing most of 2 games with an injury on a roster already depleted by transfers due to NCAA penalties he was very productive in the SEC in 2017 . 75 catches for 1252 yards and 11 TD's against the defenses on their schedule is very impressive  . I was going to move him down the draft board because they had more defections , including QB Shae Patterson this off season, but I really liked how he looked more polished at their spring game . Brown ended up with more catches and yards this season, but with fewer TD's .He is built more like a taller RB than a WR ,and is physical & explosive after the catch, with some make you miss thrown in . Another reason he may go lower is that he looks primarily like a power slot more than an outside guy on tape right now, but that is the primary receiver for many teams these days, and he spent plenty of time outside on tape anyway. Even if he spends the majority of his time inside Luck loves throwing to big targets in the middle of the field ,just ask his TE's , and this guy is the kind of route runner that a precise timing QB like Luck would excel with.   I like AJ more than teammate DJ Metcalf  .His strong hands & high floor appeal to me ,but I doubted he would be drafted as high, although now that all my tape is done he is my number one WR . He went ahead of DK here .

35.OAKLAND-(bears) - BYRON  MURPHY - CB -WASHINGTON

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - TRE'DAVIOUS WHITE - BILLS

The raiders have made a big splash in the veteran trade and fee agent markets , but the only corner they have brought in is former lion part timer Nevin Lawson . New GM Mike Mayock is a former DB himself and I am sure he will appreciate Byron's game . Murphy is the next guy to be highly drafted out of the Huskies recent  strong DB tradition . He is smooth with great feet , ball skills , and can probably play in any scheme, but most thing he would be best in a zone heavy system . Byron is my number one corner on tape, but his lack of size might cause some teams to drop him down their board, although he plays the run like a much bigger man . The 2 best rookie corners in the NFL this year were Denzel Ward & Jaire Alexander , and he is similar in size so I am sticking to my guns here .  Murphy came into the combine at about 5"11"  and 190 pounds which is what he was listed at, but you could tell he had added some muscle  . He also ran a 4.55 forty which could scare of some man heavy teams , but I don't think that will scare off Mayock or DC Paul Guenther . Getting this guy at 35 almost makes up for taking Ferrell at number 4 .

36.SAN FRANCISCO- NASSIR ADDERLY - S - DELAWARE

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - DEVIN McCOURTY - PATRIOTS

They snagged an elite player in Bosa in the first , and now they have a chance to get another starter in the 2nd . Richard Sherman is still a good player , but after coming off a major injury during the 2017 season he got hurt again in 2018 .  Throw in Sherman's  age (31 next year) , and that their possible 3rd corners are struggling .They also brought former pro bowl CB Jason Verrett this off season, he is still only 28, but his injury history is frightening . They also lack any playmakers at safety. So I am just going to give them the best DB available that fits their scheme.   Adderly's a 4 year starter and a former corner who's play leaps off the screen when you watch his tape. He's versatile and can probably play either safety spot at a high level in a zone heavy scheme in the NFL right now. Their isn't a lot of tape of him in press man, but I believe a guy this smart, physical, & hard working would pick it up pretty fast , and he does pretty well in off man . Complete 2 way safeties are a rarity in today's NFL, but I believe only the lower level of competition he has faced is keeping him from going higher . He's a little nasty , and a sure tackler against the run as well to the point some teams might even prefer him in the box, but since he could play deep even better  there is no point in limiting this chess piece . After playing well at the Senior bowl there is a chance he could end up the first safety drafted .

37.SEATTLE-(giants) - JUSTIN LAYNE - CB - MICHIGAN ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - CHRIS MCALISTER - retired
None of the hawks corners covered particularly well last year, but Justin Coleman was probably the best at it, and he signed with the lions in free agency . Seattle has a very specific type when it comes to corners . Tall with long arms , the ability & willingness to tackle , and physicality are primary traits . That fits Layne to a tee . After the combine I dug into his tape . He's not blazing fast (4.53 forty) but he long, physical, and explosive which are more important in the cover 3 .I have a late 2nd on him, but the Seahawks don't draft like other teams and this guys suits their system perfectly . Seattle had 4 picks in this draft less than week before the it started, and now have filled some big holes and have 6 picks . If I was them I would take Tytus Howard her and stick him at RT, but I suspect the Seahawks think their O-Line is "good enough, and Pete Carroll is a defense first coach . 


38.JACKSONVILLE - ** - JAWAAN TAYLOR - OT - FLORIDA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - MARCUS CANNON - PATRIOTS
The jags snagged Josh Allen in the first yesterday when he unexpectedly slid to them , and it's hard to blame them because you can never have too many pass rushers . They cut solid veteran RT Jermey Pernell in a salary cap move right before free agency started, and I doubt they want to go into the season with talented former Bengals first rounder Cedric Ogbuehi as they guy because he has been a injury prone bust so far .  Some people think Taylor can play the blindside I don't right now, because the only 2 games I watched him pay on the left side were in 2017 and they are the worst 2 games of his I watched . Now maybe he's just a better all around player now , and a full off season of working reps on the left side would make him a lot better but as of now if ain't broke don't try to fix it . His 2018 tape is much better than his 2017 tape , but that's all on the right side , At the very least he would be an upgrade at RT . I think Taylor's tape is only second to Jonah Williams outside. Taylor measured in with 35 1/4 inch arms and teams love that because while 34 may be their cutoff the longer the better , and 36+ is ideal. Plus his tape is really good and I think he will be the first OT on many teams boards .Taylor is a huge & strong right tackle prospect with surprisingly good feet. I thought of him as more of a third rounder coming into the year , but he has taken his game to a new level this season , and he looks in much better shape too .He faced a lot of future NFL guys this year ,and did well. I think this is a slight reach, but (other than QB ) offensive tackle is the most reached for position in the draft. However, unlike quarterback's offensive tackles don't bust as often because many of them could still start inside if they don't end up being able to hack it on a island . While I think Taylor can definitely hack RT,  I also think he could play guard if it doesn't work out . He is big, powerful and athletic . A people mover in the run game who can dominate opponents at the point of attack .He throws his hands with force too, but at least when he misses it's usually to the stomach . At least that slows them down . When you miss high your hands either slide right up and over, you end up grabbing outside & risking a possible penalty , or you hit the guy in the throat or face and risk another possible penalty . My only worry with him is keeping his weight in check, but he was in really good shape at the combine, although there were rumors about a possible medical issue after he left INDY. . It's apparently both knee & back worries, but I didn't drop him very far. Apparently I was wrong , but this could end being the steel of the draft if he is healthy .


39.TAMPA BAY - TAYLOR RAPP - S - WASHINGTON
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - JAMAL ADAMS - JETS
Rapp is just plain good in every phase of the game. Coverage, ball skills , blitzing , run support, and a reliable tackler . I think he can play high or low with more work at it  , because he is so smart . He can already cover the slot , but he is a little grabby at times . I thought single high might even be his best fit long term once he gets coached up a little , but complete 2 way safeties are rare , and right now even as a SS that can cover the slot he is very valuable. Plus he ran a 4.74 at his pro day, but to be fair he still isn't completely healthy . I loved his tape so much that I just can't drop him very far , and his football IQ is so high he plays faster than whatever his healthy 40 time would have been  . He is a playmaker who clearly has the best tape of any safety in this draft .

40.BUFFALO -**-DK METCALF- WR - OLE MISS

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - DEMARYIUS THOMAS - FA

When one of the best players in the draft falls to you at #9 , and he's a guy you would have gladly traded up for , you are a big winner . Long suffering Bills fans ( I'm talking to you Evan & Matt ) have reason to rejoice and think the future is bright . Congratulations . They still need a potential number one WR though . Metcalf has only played 19 games at Ole Miss due to injuries , and just when I bought into him and was going to put him him in the top 10 of my mocks he got hurt again . I though he might go back to school but he entered the draft anyway . He is big , fast, and has good top end speed but it takes a while for him to build up to it . If he had stayed healthy I think he would have blown past all the  WR's in the draft right into the top 10 because he can win down the field with that size , speed , strength, and physicality.  Most of the other big WR's I have in my top 10 might have some trouble with long speed , or will need a very accurate QB , but Metcalf has no such problem  .If Metcalf's medicals & interviews went well he could go much higher because he blazed a 4.33 forty at the combine . He looked like he had good vertical speed on tape and I was expecting somewhere in the 4.4's but damm ! He also confirmed a lack of lateral quickness that you see on film with a slow 3 cone & short shuttle , and that's a big worry. However , he is so raw that I wouldn't bet on him getting into the top 10 . That size, straight line speed & rawness reminds me of another WR who came into the league from a completely different run first option offense who developed into a pro bowl receiver, so I have changed my comp on him to Demaryius Thomas . Metcalf's lack of route tree and ability to explode out of breaks is very apparent on film. Thomas is the good part of that projection . DK is the ultimate boom or bust player in this entire draft in my opinion , and watching him make a highlight reel catch & then have a easy drop on the same series really drives it home. Other than a back injury ,or a history of concussions ,a neck injury is the worst possible long term injury worry I can think of . One bad hit and its over . Sure he could be the next Demaryious Thomas, but he is just as likely to be the next Breshad Perriman or Kevin White . He is my #4 WR, and I don't even have a first round grade on him , but I still believe he will be the first wide out taken . If a down the field WR like this is going to succeed he will need a strong armed gunslinger QB like Allen to throw him the ball . 

41.DENVER -  ERIK McCOY - C/G - TEXAS A&M
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - MAURKICE POUNCEY - STEELERS
The broncos need guards and a center . This guy can play both . The rams are in  a championship window now, and bringing in older veteran free agents like Eric Weddell & Clay Matthews reflect that , but two key older starting players were they let go . Left guard Rodger Saffold and center John Sullivan . They can replace one of them here with McCoy who can play either position, but I would put him at center . McCoy is a 3 year starter and 2018 team captain that can looks like a young plug and play starter on a aging  O-Line . Played well at the Senior Bowl . Had his best season last year in a pro scheme . He's a good short setter, but if he does it too much he is gonna get an OLAY or a swim move and get left in the dust . He is strong and physical with a fierce demeanor . Of all the draft eligible players that actually played center this year he is at the top of my list for a guy who can play in a power or zone heavy running scheme . 

42.CINCINNATI - ROCK YA-SIN - CB - TEMPLE
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - XAVIEN HOWARD - DOLPHINS
I have routinely called the Bengals the Bungals over the last 2 years , and I think it was justified at the time , but things are looking up . Getting the best OT in the draft at #11 , and he is a high character leadership guy to boot, who also fills a big big need . Good job. I'm even willing to overlook passing on Haskins for that pick . Darqueze Dennard was brought back on a low end one year deal, and they signed journeyman slot guy BW Webb to a a bargain deal too. Then when you add that Dre Kirkpatrick hasn't lived up to his deal yet they need another corner. I wasn't on Rock until the Senior Bowl , but he had a great day one and that night I started watching his tape, and I wasn't disappointed. Ya- Sin is a decent sized physical corner , but he only has one year of tape at Temple . He has great instincts, timing, stop/start quickness , and awareness to turn & find the ball. After a good combine where he excelled in the drills he may even go higher than this . He can play press man at a high level, and also can play some as zone well . Plus he has the coolest name I've heard in years .

43.DETROIT - PARRIS CAMPBELL - WR - OHIO ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - PERCY HARVIN - retired
Patriots North fans should be dancing in the streets . If I was a Lions fan I would get a TJ Hockenson jersey tomorrow ,and put "Ebron Who" on the sleeves . This guy can wash the stench of Ebron's bustitude out of their mouths .  In one of the all time great drafts (2014)where there were 7 straight pro bowlers drafted immediately in order behind him, and some other great players went before him , the Lions selected Ebron at #10 overall . Damm. TJ helps you everywhere . Run game - CHECK - dominant blocker . Pass game - CHECK - Smart sure handed route runner with run after the catch skills , and he can pass block too . Defense - CHECK - The offense will be on the field more and let the defense rest with Hockenson on the team . Locker room - CHECK - Hard workin smarty pants that will inspire teammates to kick ass too . To quote Mortal Kombat " IT HAS BEGUN ! "They had very little pass rush last year off the edge, and with them moving on from Ziggy Ansah an edge rusher is a priority. Although signing stud strong side end Trey Flowers at the start of free agency was a coup .After slot WR Golden Tate was traded the offense declined , and then Marvin Jones, got hurt and Kenny Goladay saw nothing but double coverage . Fresh off a season where his speed & versatility was displayed as both a WR and runner Parris could put a new wrinkle into the Packer offense . While both are built more like RB's than WR's he's not quite as physical as Percy Harvin, but they played the same role in Urban Myers offense . Although Parris is actually both bigger and faster .Plus he doesn't suffer from migraines  . If he can develop into a down the field outside threat as well as being a slot & gadget guy he may be a superstar . 


44.GREEN BAY  - DALTON RISNER - OL - KANSAS ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - JACK MEWHORT - retired
I can't for the life of me figure out why the Packers paid Billy Turner 28 million over 4 years with 9 million guaranteed to play guard for them . Yes, they needed help at both guard  spots , but he is a below average guard to me. The kind of versatile guy you love as a backup, but your always trying to replace as starter in my book .  Risner is the kind of versatile player that could probably play every spot up front. That is a O-Line coaches dream because it allows him to get his best 5 blockers on the field . I think he is just fine at right tackle, and think it's a waste to kick him inside when there are so few worthy OT's coming out of college these days, but he would play guard for the packers as a rookie . Risner hurt his shoulder last year or I thought he might have entered the 2018 draft . However , Risner was even better this season , has a mean punch , and he added a bit of nasty into his game.When they move on from Bulaga at RT , or he gets hurt again, they could kick Dalton outside .

45.LA RAMS-(falcons) - CONNOR McGOVERN - C/G - PENN ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - FRANK RAGNOW - LIONS
The rams are in a a championship window now, and bringing in older veteran free agents like Eric Weddell & Clay Matthews reflect that , but two key older starting players they let go were left guard Rodger Saffold and center John Sullivan . They can replace one of them here with McCoy who can play either position, but I would put him at center . Connor is smart & psychical ,and has more than held his own against a lot of future NFL players. He can play both  , but I think the Rams would try him at center first too, because it's a much harder position to replace .

46.COLTS-(redskins)- JOEJUAN WILLIAMS - CB - VANDERBILT
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - ANTHONY HENRY - retired
The Colts still need a corner . Williams has the size & length every team dreams about at corner .He really improved his ball skills this past year . although his instincts on when to turn and find the ball are still a work in progress . I am not sure about his long speed yet , and he needs technique refinement almost everywhere . In the end there is just so much to work with here between, his size,physicality against the run or pass, and increasing glimpses of football IQ . If he had ran faster he would have gone higher but he could still be a good value in the zone scheme . Whether it's as a CB or safety is the question .

47.CAROLINA - DREW LOCK - QB - MISSOURI
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - JAY CUTLER - retired
With Cam Newtons shoulder injury the Panthers need to cover themselves just in case he isn't back this year,  just like luck with the Colts . If they took a QB in the first round it could cause tension between Cam and the organization, but if they took a guy that a lot of media pundits claim was a first round value they would have some cover. They could tell him it was just a value or best player available pick . I admit I don't like the rock and go, easy read, bubble screen heavy , wide open target,  spread system that Lock was in the first 3 years of college, but at least he has improved every year . However,  he threw down the field more than most spread QB's do , and they went to a more pro friendly offense this season , although those adjustments may have slowed him down some.  I thought Lock might enter the 2018 draft, and had already watched 3 of his games before he decided to go back to school . He's got the frame , athleticism , and huge arm you want ,but his delivery is a little low . Plus he made a big jump in production this season , but he needs to be more consistent to justify a first rounder, especially with his footwork. I gave him a 2nd round grade . Mostly because of his tools and deep ball , but QB's tend to get pushed up a round , and no one else is stepping up to be the number 3 QB right now . In fact he didn't do anything special at the Senior Bowl in my eyes , but people were crowing about him being a first rounder now . Glad I could say this is smoke ,because if the only reason to give him a bump after that week is he was the only QB who wasn't bad in the practices that sucks . He deserved to go in the 2nd round .

48.MIAMI  - # - JACHAI POLITE - OLB/DE - FLORIDA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - BRIAN ORAPKO - TITANS
Patriots south got off to a good start. If they weren't going to trade back and get more picks this was probably your best possible outcome . When you are trying to change a culture you need inspiring hard working leaders on and off the field. That's Wilkins , and he is disruptive on the field against the run or pass . My only worry is he could positively rub off on so many players as a rookie that they play really hard and win too many games , thereby costing themselves the number one overall pick in the " Tank for Tua " campaign . Jamal Adams had the same effect on the 2017 Jets . They take a Florida guy here because they really need edge help ,and I think he's worth the risk at this point. Polite came on big this year . I watched him be a force in back to back games against LSU and Mississippi St. , and he became a force off the edge for Florida . He kept on getting after it throughout the year , but he could use some work on his techniques and responsibilities versus the run . Looked lighter and more explosive as a rusher this season, but it looks like he put that weight( and it was bad weight) back on for the combine , and didn't look nearly as explosive . This confirms that his best fit is to play lighter and as a 3-4 OLB , and that some 4-3 teams will drop him down their boards . In addition to that lack of athleticism have come reports that he didn't too well in some interviews . Plus, his combine presser wasn't stellar either . He's probably going to fall out of the the first round now , but in the middle of the second he could be a value if he gets in shape and gets his head on straight because his tape this year says top 20. Also, Wilkins may rub off on him .

49.CLEVELAND LONNIE JOHNSON - CB - KENTUCKY
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON- TRUMAINE JOHNSON - JETS
After bringing in Beckham Jr. , Olivier Vernon , and Sheldon Richardson Cleveland now looks like the favorite in the AFC NORTH . The Browns hit big on Denzel Ward last year, but they need another CB opposite him that can hold his own . Lonnie is big, fast, and physical.  He played his college ball in the SEC ,and showed very well at both the Senior Bowl and combine . I wouldn't be surprised if he went much higher .


***PROJECTED TRADE*** The COWBOYS trade their 2nd (#58)  and their 3rd rounder in 2020 to the VIKINGS for their 2nd (#58) rounder ***PROJECT TRADE***


50.DALLAS-(vikings) - # -  CHAUNCEY GARDNER-JHONSON-S/CB -FLORIDA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - LAMARCUS JOYNER - RAMS
I personally believe the loss of Jason Witten was far more important than Dez . His precise route running, reliable hands, blocking , and leadership have been missed on this offense . However, as a true die hard football fan I have to say I am happy to see Witten coming out of retirement after a year off to show these guys how it's done . No I don't think they year off will hurt him. He may be a little rusty at first but a guy with his experience should be fine, and it's not like he is a guy that uses speed to get open anyway . He is not the dominant blocker he once was, but I'll bet everything I own he is still better at it than the young guys they have now .My bro Ryno will tell me that they are going to fire Garrett, but I will believe it when I see it , and Jerry now seems committed to keeping him at least one more year. Jerry will be looking for any excuse to keep his boy , but if they disappoint I could see them making the long rumored move for Sean Payton next off season . Dallas ended up as the NFL EAST champ for the 3rd time in 5 years with the clapper at the helm ,but they went on a hot streak after trading for Amari Cooper & switching O-Line coaches .  Plus they won a playoff game before getting bounced out of the tournament by the Rams , but at least they are switching offensive coordinators . It is now a near certainty that Garrett & Dak are back next year running the show with Jerry pushing the narrative that they finished strong even if they get bounced from the first round of the playoffs. With Randy Gtregory's umpteenth suspension , Taco Charlton really being a better fit on the strong side , and Tyron Crawford being a better player inside Dallas really doesn't have anyone they can count on as a weak side end . So unless Dorance Armstrong makes a mighty big leap this off season , or Robert Quinn has a resurgence the Boys might have trouble getting pressure on the QB's blindside . I thought Jerry was all in this year, but they have sat out the beginning of free agency again , and safeties like Earl Thomas, Tyrann Mathieu, and Lamarcus Joyner all signed elsewhere . Then I thought maybe they will take a shot at Ha-Ha Clinton Dix once the initial spending spree dies down - NOPE. I actually still wouldn't be surprised if they traded away next years number one again to win now . However, luckily in this scenario a safety worth their pick is available with a little hop up the board, and they only have to trade next years 3 to get it . Chauncey is smooth and fast with the ability to cover a lot of ground , which is important because he was roving all over the field in the gator defense this year. He spends more time covering the slot than playing the single high or deep safety, but I think he can definitely cover deep in the long run with better angles and practice at that spot . He has solid ball skills , but he could have picked off more balls on tape. Very willing in run support , but not always the most reliable tackler , although he was better there this season. If he had more consistent footwork and technique I think he could play corner full time, but he did improve there this year too . Overall he's physical, tough and I think he can become a dual high/low safety as his football IQ grows, and he plays the position more . He did have his best season this year this season , and that progress bodes well for hid future . He is too inconsistent and lacks a defined position so he can't be a first rounder in my book. I still have him in my top 50 because I love his upside , but he does have some character questions , although Dallas rarely seems to care about that .As a bonus I have a strong suspicion that he would have went to the Eagles at #53 , and sticking it to your division rivals is always a plus .

51.TENNESSEE   - IRV SMITH - TE - ALABAMA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - TREY BURTON - BEARS
With Delanie Walker is coming off a season mostly lost to injury and he will be 35 this year . 
Smith is a weapon on offense who can stretch the field . He is not the blocker you would expect from a Alabama TE , but he has gotten better and he is definitely willing . He lines up all over the formation , but still was primarily a inline Y . He has good hands & separation , and can run away from the defense after the catch . He was shorter than I expected at the combine, but I still like him a lot on tape . 

52.DENVER - (steelers)-MACK WILSON - LB - ALABAMA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - MANTI TE'O - SAINTS
The BRONCS cut LB Brandon Marshall , and they need a new middle oLB their defense .Wilson is another possible complete Alabama off the ball LB who can potentially do it all , but he is bit raw, although the speed & athleticism is definitely there. He could grow be the defensive leader this rebuilding team needs once he gets coached up , and improves his football IQ . 

53.PHILADELPHIA(ravens) - DAMIEN HARRIS - RB - ALABAMA
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - DeMARCO MURRAY - retired
The eagles need a workhorse RB, and I believe Harris is a steal here, and that he can be  that guy . Damien was one of the players who I thought might go in the first round in the the 2018 draft that went back to school .He runs with power , vision , balance , and he even has some moves & a decent burst .He almost always falls forward , and I even saw him block a punt against Florida ST once .Not sure about his long speed though,as I saw him get caught from behind multiple times in his career.He also polished up his pass protection and he shows some skill as a receiver even though he wasn't used enough there at Alabama in my opinion .

54.BUFFALO-(seattle,texans) - BEN BANOGU - OLB/DE - TCU
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - TJ WATT - STEELERS
Banogu could help soften the blow if they have to trade Clowney  , and Whitney Mercilus had a dip in production last year .He is a elite athlete with the explosive burst, agility, and fluidity to rush off the edge in a odd or even front . He needs to expand his array of pass rush moves, and is just overall raw everywhere, but since he would be facing a lot of TE's in this defense a rookie I still think he could make an impact as a situational pass rusher, and on special teams while he learns the pro game . He needs to polish his game across the board because right now he is a better athlete than football player .



55.HOUSTON - GREEDY WILLIAMS - CB - LSU
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - BYRON JONES - COWBOYS
The Texans brought in Bradley Roby after losing Kareem Jackson, but they still need multiple corners in my opinion , although at least they got younger. They run a lot of press man too so enter Greedy. Williams had six picks as a red shirt freshman at a school known for putting out NFL talent at DB, and his ball skills are legit . He looks like a potential shut down corner in time if he takes to NFL coaching , and stops being a pile inspector in the run game. Tall, physical in coverage, fast , explosive , and already balling out in the SEC at a young age make for a good future .If he can add another 15 pounds of muscle between now and the season it would help. He had occasional miscues this year , and most of them were as a tackler, but the potential value here might be too much for the Texans to pass up. He has the height & long arms that NFL teams prefer . Especially teams that primarily run the Seattle cover 3 or a lot of man or press man .

56.NEW ENGLAND-(bears)-  JUAN THORNHILL - S/CB - VIRGINIA

NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - AARON COLVIN TEXANS

Devin McCourty is about to enter his  10th season . He is still a very good versatile player, and he may even end up in the HOF someday, but this is the last year of his contract . The pats need both a safety and a corner in this draft . Thornhill has played corner in the past ,and after his standout performance at the combine I wouldn't be surprised if a team that wants a big CB tried him there first, but he covers plenty of ground at safety. He is smart and fast and I think he could play high or low , but on tape his best position was singe high. 

57.PHILADELPHIA  - JJ ARCEGA-WHITESIDE-WR- STANFORD
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - BRANDON MARSHAL - SEAHAWKS
The Eagles have some age on their number 1 and 2 WR's . Alshon Jeffery is 29 and Desean Jackson is 32. Plus there was talk of trading number 3 receiver Nelson Aghlor the week of the draft . JJ is a big and physical outside WR. He has a wide catch radius, can go up and get it, wins contested catches left & right ,can run the slants & big man routes this offense calls for ,and can break tackles after the catch . 

58.MINNESOTA-(dallas)- DREMONT JONES - DT - OHIO ST
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - HENRY MELTON - FA
Sheldon Richardson was supposed to provide interior pass rush for the Vikes this year, but it din't go so well, and now he signed with Browns in free agency . Jones gets off the ball well consistently penetrates into the backfield , and that's what the 3 techniques in this defense do.  He does need to get stronger , play consistently lower, and learn to hold the point of attack against the run better though .


59.INDIANAPOLIS  - DAVID MONTGOMERY - RB - IOWA ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - GOLDEN TATE - EAGLES
The Colts need a workhorse RB, and Montgomery has proven he can carry a full time load in college, He breaks and avoids tackle with smarts & balance, and has improved pass protection some this season . He is also adept as receiver, and even spent some time in the slot for the cyclones .

***PROJECTED TRADE*** The CHARGERS trade their 2nd  (# 60)  and 4th (#130) in this draft to the CARDINALS  for QB JOSH ROSEN  ***PROJECTED TRADE**

60.ARIZONA-(chargers)-  ELGTON JENKINS - C/G - MISSISSIPPI ST.
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - DAMIEN WOODY - retired
This trade allows the Cardinals new coach to draft a QB that is tailor made for his system while still having extra  picks . Now the Cardinals start to fill their biggest need which is most of their O-Line. Jenkins can play all 5 O-Line positions in a pinch, but I prefer him inside at center or guard . He is powerful inline and has a strong anchor, although he could use some work getting to the second level .

61.KANSAS CITY - SEAN BUNTING - CB - C.MICHIGAN
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - AQUIB TALIB - RAMS
If it weren't for his small school level of competition I would probably have this former walk on as my 2nd corner in the draft , and if he had put this tape out at a power 5 conference he would be my #1 guy . I still have him as my number 3 CB anyway. Sure, the Chippewas did play against some future NFL WR's at Michigan ST . , Toledo, and Buffalo, but he didn't face the same level of competition regularly that my other CB's in the top 5 did . However,he more than held his own in those match ups, and he was even better at the Senior Bowl . He is super physical at the line of scrimmage, and he knows how to use his hands to keep a WR from getting a clean release. Sean is also adept at using the sideline as an extra defender. This former WR is also in my top 3 in the draft in mirroring receivers in their routes . Dude is just straight up nasty .

62.NEW ORLEANS - JULIAN LOVE - CB - N. DAME
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - BRENT GRIMES - BUCCANEERS
The saints made the trade for Eli Apple hoping that reuniting him with a bunch of his buckeye secondary brethren would help him to be more consistent , but I wouldn't count on him just yet . The Saints only have their second round pick available in the first 4 rounds right now , and that's because they were all in this year trading away future chances to win now. If not for a bad NO CALL against the Rams they might have made the Superbowl, but it didn't workout .I don't know if that means Brees or Payton (or even both) will be leaving after the 2019 season , but it wouldn't surprise me one bit either way . If they don't trade this pick to get more picks I am betting they will be looking for a corner, safety, edge rusher , or wide receiver . I have a mid 2nd round grade on Love  , but after the combine he may fall to the 3rd  , because not every team wants a smallish corner that runs a 4.54 forty .  He is a better football player than toolsy athlete type, but those guys often become excellent players in the right scheme , and it's his quickness & instincts that make him special anyway. He can play inside or outside and that versatility will help him too .

63.KANSAS CITY -(rams) - JAYLON FERGUSON - DE - LA. TECH
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - RYAN KERRIGAN - REDSKINS
The Chiefs still need more edge help, although Frank Clark was a huge get, and they paid him accordingly . Ferguson has a good burst off the line , and he knows how to get under a O-Linemans pads & bull him back into the QB . The NFL screwed him over by denying a him a chance to workout at the combine because of a fight he had in a McDonalds after high school . Pure idiocy in my opinion , but he is the NCAA's all time division one sack leader, and he played well at the Senior Bowl too.  .After a disappointing Pro where he looked like he bulked up too much , and was slower than he looked on tape, there is a chance he could fall this far 

64.NEW ENGLAND - ZACH ALLEN - DE/DT - BOSTON COLLEGE
NFL PLAYER COMPARISON - GREG HARDY - retired
The patriots generally don't pay fair market value ,even for their own free agents . Trey Flowers has been a stalwart against the run or pass, but he has 2 rings now, and since he was a 4th round pick he wanted to get paid . He did , and he leaves a huge hole in the Pats D . Allen is smart and fierce against the run with an eye for spotting screens & play action. He not the kind of athlete that can run the arc outside, but his bull rush , inside moves, push/pull , and motor make him a threat as a pass rusher anyway . His best fits are as a strongside 4-3 end , 3 technique inside ,or maybe even as a 3-4  five technique . He could fill the same role Flowers did, because he is a very similar player . 

3RD ROUND




65.ARIZONA  - BOBBY EVANS - T/G - OKLAHOMA
66.PITTSBURGH-(raiders)- HAKEEM BUTLER - WR - IOWA ST.
67.SAN FRANCISCO  - ** -DEEBO SAMUEL - WR - S. CAROLINA

68.NY JETS - GREG LITTLE - OT - OLE MISS

69.JACKSONVILLE -  DAWSON KNOX - TE - OLE MISS
70.TAMPA BAY - TRAYVON MULLEN - CB - CLEMSON

GIANTS FORFEIT 3RD ROUNDER DUE TO SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT PICK

71.DENVER - KELVIN HARMON - WR - NC ST.
72.CINCINNATI -  GERMAINE PRATT - LB - NC ST.

73.NEW ENGLAND-(lions)- TERRY McLAURIN - WR - OHIO ST.
74.BUFFALO - JACE STERNBERGER-TE-TEXAS A&M
75.GREEN BAY - MILES BOYKIN - WR - N. DAME

76.WASHINGTON - ISAIAH JOHNSON - CB - HOUSTON

77.CAROLINA  - # -  CHUMA EDOGA - OT - USC

78.MIAMI - ANDY ISABELLA - WR - UMASS

79.LA RAMS-(falcons) - AMANI ORUWARIYE - CB - PENN ST

80.CLEVELAND - - ** - JAHLANI TAVAI - LB - HAWAI'I

81.MINNESOTA  - ANTHONY NELSON - DE - IOWA

82.TENNESSEE - KAHALE WARRING - TE - SAN DIEGO ST.
83.PITTSBURGH- MAXX CROSBY - DE/OLB - E. MICHIGAN
84.KC(seattle)- DARRELL HENDERSON - RB - MEMPHIS

85.BALTIMORE -D'ANDRE WALKER - ** - OLB/DE - GEORGIA

86.HOUSTON -  RENELL WREN - DT - ARIZONA ST.

87.CHICAGO - MAX SCHARPING -  OT - N. ILLINOIS

88.DETROIT-(eagles)-  WILL GRIER -  #  -QB - W. VIRGINIA

89.INDIANAPOLIS - TRYSTEN HILL - DT - C. FLORIDA

90.DALLAS - CHARLES OMENIHU - DE/DT - TEXAS

91.LA CHARGERS -MICHAEL JORDAN - C/G - OHIO ST.

92.MIAMI-(seattle,chiefs) - JUSTICE HILL - RB - OKLAHOMA ST.-

93.NY JETS-(saints)-  DRU SAMIA - G - OKLAHOMA  
94.LA RAMS -- ** - CHASE WINOVICH - DE - MICHIGAN
95.GIANTS-(browns,patriots)- OSHAYNE XIMINES -OLB/DE-OLD DOMINION

96.-comp- WASHINGTON- RILEY RIDLEY - WR - GEORGIA

97.-comp-PATRIOTS- DREW SAMPLE - TE - WASHINGTON
98.-comp-JAGUARS - ** - DEIONTE THOMPSON - S - ALABAMA
99.-comp-RAMS- NATE DAVIS - G - NC CHARLOTTE
100.-comp-CAROLINA - MECOLE HARDMAN - WR - GEORGIA
101.-comp-PATRIOTS - FOSTER MOREAU - TE - LSU
102.-comp- RAVENS- BLAKE CASHMAN - LB - MINNESOTA