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Looking for some optimism? I decided to do a mock, and really enjoyed putting this together. I get it, some won’t want to see any mocks until the season is over, but remember guys, this is a viewpoint that is focused more towards the future, not the immediate. Do I think the Cardinals will turn it around? That’s not for me to say. Don’t agree with who I pick, let’s have a debate. Like it? Good, this article is for you.
2019 NFL Draft - Projected (projected by NFL.com)
1st Pick - San Francisco 49ers
Nick Bosa - Defensive End
Ohio State - Junior
6’4’’, 263 Pounds
2nd Pick - New York Giants
Justin Herbert - Quarterback
Oregon - Junior
6’6’’, 233 Pounds
3rd Pick - Indianapolis Colts
Ed Oliver - Defensive Tackle
Houston - Junior
6’3’’, 292 Pounds
4th Pick - Arizona Cardinals
Jonah Williams - Offensive Tackle
Alabama - Junior
6’5’’, 301 Pounds
One offensive tackle won’t fix the line incompetency, but it will slowly help Josh Rosen for the immediate future. So, instead of sugar coating what has been a disappointing season, let’s call it what it is. From left to right; Humphries has allowed pressures, Iupati looks slow, still love Mason Cole so give him time, Pugh NEEDS to get better to qualify for that huge payday, and there is no right tackle solution.
So, I’m ready for a mixup. Jonah Williams will anchor the left tackle spot, Humphries is a fantastic run-blocker when he isn’t being beaten to the edge, so I’d put Hump (not ready to say die) at left guard, Mason at center, Pugh gets another year at right guard, and a free agent pickup at right tackle (Donovan Smith, 3 year, $21M?).
Williams has one of the best grades so far, according to PFF, and is proving his worth in a difficult SEC conference. He seems very skilled on slide protection, fast off the edge to engage with most quick-sets, and I don’t doubt his ability to get to the second level with linebackers. He does seem to have a very steady base, and I’ve been very impressed with his ability to switch effectively with his guard.
5th Pick - Oakland Raiders
Greedy Williams - Cornerback
Louisiana State - Redshirt Sophomore
6’2’’, 182 Pounds
6th Pick - Buffalo Bills
Jeffery Simmons - Defensive Tackle
Mississippi State - Junior
6’4’’, 300 Pounds
7th Pick - Atlanta Falcons
Devin White - Inside Linebacker
Louisiana State - Junior
6’1’’, 240 Pounds
8th Pick - Denver Broncos
Rashan Gary - Defensive Tackle
Michigan - Junior
6’5’’, 283 Pounds
9th Pick - Detroit Lions
Trayvon Mullen - Cornerback
Clemson - Junior
6’2’’, 190 Pounds
10th Pick - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Zach Allen - Defensive End
Boston College - Senior
6’5’’, 285 Pounds
11th Pick - Cleveland Browns
Jachai Polite - Defensive End
Florida - Junior
6’2’’, 242 Pounds
12th Pick - Philadelphia Eagles
Dre’Mont Jones - Defensive Tackle
Ohio State - Junior
6’3’’, 286 Pounds
13th Pick - Houston Texans
Greg Little - Offensive Tackle
Mississippi - Junior
6’6’’, 325 Pounds
14th Pick - New York Jets
Josh Allen - Outside Linebacker
Kentucky - Senior
6’5’’, 260 Pounds
15th Pick - Dallas Cowboys
A.J. Brown - Wide Receiver
Mississippi - Junior
6’1’’, 230 Pounds
16th Pick - Seattle Seahawks
Damon Arnette - Cornerback
Ohio State - Redshirt Junior
6’0’’, 195 Pounds
17th Pick - Jacksonville Jaguars
Daniel Jones - Quarterback
Duke - Redshirt Junior
6’5’’, 220 Pounds
18th Pick - Minnesota Vikings
Deandre Baker - Cornerback
Georgia - Senior
5’11’’, 185 Pounds
19th Pick - Pittsburgh Steelers
Clelin Ferrell - Defensive End
Clemson - Redshirt Junior
6’4’’, 265 Pounds
20th Pick - Miami Dolphins
Tyler Biadasz - Center
Wisconsin - Redshirt Sophomore
6’3’’, 316 Pounds
21st Pick - Tennessee Titans
Deionte Thompson - Free Safety
Alabama - Redshirt Junior
6’2’’, 196 Pounds
22nd Pick - Green Bay Packers
Montez Sweat - Outside Linebacker
Mississippi State - Senior
6’6’’, 245 Pounds
23rd Pick - Washington Redskins
David Montgomery - Running Back
Iowa State - Junior
5’11’’, 216 Pounds
24th Pick - Baltimore Ravens
Marquise Brown - Wide Receiver
Oklahoma - Junior
5’10’’, 168 Pounds
25th Pick - Carolina Panthers
Jerry Tiller - Defensive Tackle
Notre Dame - Senior
6’7’’, 305 Pounds
26th Pick - Cincinnati Bengals
Noah Fant - Tight End
Iowa - Junior
6’5’’, 241 Pounds
27th Pick - Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)
D.K. Metcalf - Wide Receiver
Mississippi - Redshirt Sophomore
6’4’’, 230 Pounds
28th Pick - Los Angeles Chargers
Dexter Lawrence - Defensive Tackle
Clemson - Junior
6’4’’, 350 Pounds
29th Pick - Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)
Raekwon Davis - Defensive End
Alabama - Junior
6’7’’, 316 Pounds
30th Pick - Kansas City Chiefs
Emmanuel Butler - Wide Receiver
Northern Arizona - Redshirt Senior
6’4’’, 220 Pounds
31st Pick - New England Patriots
Brian Burns - Defensive End
Florida State - Junior
6’5’’, 235 Pounds
32nd Pick - Los Angeles Rams
Dalton Risner - Offensive Guard
Kansas State - Senior
6’5’’, 308 Pounds