Jarrett Bailey Mock Draft 1.0

1. Arizona Cardinals: QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma: It seems to be the popular opinion around the NFL that new head coach Kliff Kingsbury will move on from Josh Rosen, meaning Kyler Murray will be the number one overall pick. Let's stop with the talks of him being too short; the guy can play. He can throw from the pocket, outside the pocket, on the run, and make plays with his feet. Ten to fifteen years ago, there is no way he would be in this conversation, but it is a new NFL; the quarterback is more protected, which will help the smaller Murray a lot. He is maybe the most unique talent in the draft, and the Cardinals need to pull the trigger if they feel like this is their guy.

2. San Francisco 49ers: DE Nick Bosa, Ohio State: Bosa is regarded as the best prospect in the draft in a class loaded with pass-rushing talent. Though he missed much of this past season after leaving Ohio State to focus on the draft process, there is no denying the talent that Bosa possesses. He had four sacks in just three games, and 8.5 sacks in 2017. He will be the first pass rusher taken, and he fills a need for the 49ers.

3. New York Jets: OLB Josh Allen, Kentucky: The Jets need help in a variety of areas, but pass rush is among the top priorities, as they ranked in the bottom half of the league in sacks. In the draft full of great pass rushers, the Jets can't miss on one of them. Allen was a monster at Kentucky and what he did on a weekly basis will make him a top five pick. Don't be surprised if the Jets take him.

4. Oakland Raiders: DE Rashan Gary, Michigan: The Raiders finished with an embarrassing thirteen sacks in 2018, seventeen less than the next worse team. Gary has good size and speed coming off the edge, which is priority number one.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DT Quinnen Williams, Alabama: Putting another young and talented nose tackle next to Vita Vea in the Bucs 4-3 would give them a great 1-2 punch in the rush defense, and also up the middle in the pass rush. Safety is also a need, but with the wide range of guys available in free agency, look for the Bucs to chase one and grab Williams in the first round.

6. New York Giants: QB Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State: This pick makes too much sense for it not to happen. This is Eli Manning's swan song as a Giant, and the Giants opted to not take a quarterback last season to groom behind him. Haskins may be the best passer in the draft, throwing 50 touchdowns last season and close to 5,000 yards. Having an offense with Haskins running the show, along with Saquon Barkley could bring the Giants back to relevancy in the NFC East.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: OT Jonah Williams, Alabama: The Jags need more durability and consistency on their offensive front. They allowed 53 sacks in 2018 and were in the bottom half of the NFL in rushing offense. Williams is a guy who can play either outside or inside, and gives the Jaguars much needed depth up front.

8. Detroit Lions: DE Montez Sweat, Mississippi State: Sweat was a projected first-round pick coming into the combine, but definitely rose his stock with his performance, including a 4.41 40-time. The Lions could use that speed off the edge to prevent big-time runs, as they gave up five runs of 40+ yards in 2018. Sweat would also be a valiant member of the pass rush.

9. Buffalo Bills: OT Jawaan Taylor, Florida: A lot of the reason Josh Allen made so many plays with his feet in 2018 was because he had to. The Bills offensive line didn't make life easy for the rookie quarterback, and that is something they will have to address. Taylor is good in both pass protection and the run game, so look for the Bills to snag him.

10. Denver Broncos: OT Cody Ford, Oklahoma: Unlike Josh Allen, Joe Flacco is practically immobile. The Broncos offensive line struggled to protect Case Keenum and their passing game struggled because of it. Bringing in the guy who protected Kyler Murray through his Heisman season will surely give the Broncos an upgrade.

11. Cincinnati Bengals: LB Devin White, LSU: The Bengals need help on both sides of the ball, but they need more talent at linebacker. If White is there, he is a can't-miss.

12. Green Bay Packers: LB Devin Bush, Michigan: Green Bay is getting old at the linebacker position, and Bush was among the top in the Nation at the position. Jake Ryan is coming off a torn ACL so we will see how he rebounds, but they also lost Clay Matthews to the Rams. Bush should be who Green Bay aims to take if he is there.

13. Miami Dolphins: DT Ed Oliver, Houston: The Dolphins were the second worst team against the run last season. Oliver is a big guy with good speed and strength that could clog up run lanes and improve the front seven.

14. Atlanta Falcons: DT Christian Wilkins, Clemson: Interior defensive line is the Falcons top need. Wilkins was the anchor of the Clemson defense that lead the Tigers to a National Championship. Adding Wilkins would be a huge upgrade to the Falcons front seven and a great pickup.

15. Washington Redskins: WR D.K Metcalf, Ole Miss: The Redskins are very thin at receiver after the loss of Jamison Crowder, and Metcalf is an absolute physical freak. They will almost certainly look to add a quarterback for the future later on in the draft, but getting a hopeful number one receiver should be priority number one.

16. Carolina Panthers: G Cody Ford, Oklahoma: The Panthers offensive line is a mess, and one o the many reasons why Cam Newton's health is a problem and constantly in question. Look for the Panthers to look linemen throughout the draft.

17. New York Giants (from Browns): CB Greedy Williams, LSU: The Giants secondary needs improved. Besides Janoris Jenkins, there really isn't a solidified guy at corner. Grant Haley showed promise near the end of 2018 and will be a solid depth guy, but selecting Williams will give the G-Men a good top set of corners.

18. Minnesota Vikings: OT Dalton Risner, Kansas State: The Vikings were 30th in rushing offense, which led to a very one-sided offense and the Vikings missed the playoffs in large part because of that. Like the Panthers, the Vikings are likely to draft multiple linemen in the draft. Risner will be a good start.

19. Tennessee Titans: DE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson: The Titans brought in Cameron Wake as a veteran presence in the pass rush, but need more talent and youth at the position. Ferrell is among the best pass rushers in the draft and would be a steal at 19.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Byron Murphy, Washington: It's the same old story with the Steelers; great offense lacking support from the defense. While Joe Haden is a solid number one, and they picked up Steven Nelson from the Chiefs, the secondary still needs some improvement. Murphy brings great athleticism and cover skills to a defense that is in desperate need of it.

21. Seattle Seahawks: S Deionte Thompson, Alabama: Earl Thomas leaving is something that the Seahawks have expected since last off-season, and he leaves a large hole in the defense. Thompson is versatile when it comes to coverage skills and being able to bring down the ball carrier, and would fit nicely in Seattle's defense.

22. Baltimore Ravens: WR N'Keal Harry, Arizona State: The Ravens let go of Michael Crabtree and John Brown has left for Buffalo, leaving the Ravens very thin at the receiver position. Harry is coming off back to back 1,000 yard seasons at Arizona State and would be an immediate impact player in the Ravens offense.

23. Houston Texans: OT Michael Deiter, Wisconsin: Deshaun Watson was by far the most sacked quarterback in the NFL last season, and was especially under pressure in the beginning of the season when he suffered rib and lung injuries. Deiter is coming off a senior year in which he was named Big Ten offensive lineman of the year and will most likely be an immediate starter, bringing an upgrade to a position that the Texans need addressed.

24. Oakland Raiders (from Bears): CB DeAndre Baker, Georgia: The Raiders secondary is young and their passing defense was middle of the pack last season. Gareon Conleyis coming into his own as a solid corner, but Oakland needs another solidified guy to go alongside him. The former All-American would be a good addition to the young secondary.

25. Philadelphia Eagles: S Chauncey Gardner, Florida: The Eagles gave up the third most passing yards in the league last year. Malcolm Jenkins is on the back nine of his career and they could use an upgrade over Avonte Maddox. Gardner is arguably the top safety in the class and would be learning under one of the best in Jenkins.

26. Indianapolis Colts: WR Hakeem Butler, Iowa State: The Colts lost Donte Moncrief and have never really had a solid WR2 to compliment T.Y Hilton. Butler is coming off a year in which he had over 1,300 yards and 9 touchdowns, and would be a good new target for Andrew Luck.

27. Oakland Raiders (from Cowboys): RB Josh Jacobs: Marshawn Lynch will is in his mid 30s, and the Raiders rushing offense finished near the bottom of the league in 2018. Jacobs is widely regarded as the best running back in the draft and would compliment the new weapons that the Raiders have acquired.

28. Los Angeles Chargers: OT Chris Lindstrom, Boston College: The Bolts were regarded as the most well-rounded team in the league last season, but the one area that was exploited in the Divisional round against the Patriots was the offensive line. Phillip Rivers had no time to throw and was under duress all game long. The All-ACC man would be a perfect selection to add youth to the tackle position and give more protection to Rivers on whichever side they decide to put him.

29. Kansas City Chiefs: LB Jachai Polite, Florida State: It goes without say that the Chiefs defense was abysmal last season. It seems like they are in rebuild mode on that side of the ball, letting go of their defensive coordinator and veteran players. Polite was one of the best linebackers in the country, and would provide the Chiefs with an instant play-maker to a front seven that lacks them.

30. Green Bay Packers (from Saints): S Nasir Adderley, Delaware: Losing HaHa Clinton-Dix left the Packers very thin at safety. Adderley was an All-FCS team selection and led Delaware with 5 interceptions. The Packers can't pass on him if he is available.

31. Los Angeles Rams: LB Mack Wilson, Alabama: The Rams lack any power guys at the linebacker position. Letting go of Mark Barron, arguably their best linebacker, gave them a lack of depth and skill. They need Bush if he is available.

32. New England Patriots: TE Noah Fant, Iowa: The Patriots are losing maybe the greatest tight end of all time, but could get a great replacement in Fant, who was far and away the best tight end in the country. The All-Big Ten tight end would be an instant weapon for Tom Brady to turn to and it would be an almost effortless transition.