2019 NFL mock draft: Kansas City Chiefs trade up in first round
By Grant Tuttle
player. 56. Pick Analysis. Florida State. 11. Scouting Report. EDGE. Brian Burns
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals have had some incredible struggles on the defensive side of the ball. If Brian Burns is available at 11, I think the Bengals would rush to the podium to select Burns. I think that a lot of people have been sleeping on the Florida State product, despite him having some of the best pass-rushing skills of anyone in the class. For the Bengals to turn the corner, they will need to become dominant on the defensive side of the ball and Burns helps them make that transition.
Michigan. 49. Pick Analysis. Linebacker. Devin Bush Jr.. 12. player. Scouting Report
Green Bay Packers
As the Packers start to contemplate the final window of Aaron Rodgers‘ career, they will look to make the defense fast and athletic. Devin Bush Jr. makes Green Bay’s defense better as soon as he hits the field. With incredible speed and fluid hips, Bush is also very good in coverage. This would be an excellent pick for a team like the Packers.
Scouting Report. Rashan Gary. 13. player. 59. Pick Analysis. EDGE. Michigan
Miami Dolphins
A lot of people have Rashan Gary going in the top ten. Personally, I don’t believe that he is a top 20 player; however, the NFL loves athletic pass-rushers. While Gary is not an immediate superstar, he has a ton of upside with his athleticism and that could definitely be attractive to a team that is rebuilding, like the Miami Dolphins.
Scouting Report. Greedy Williams. 44. Pick Analysis. Cornerback. LSU. 14. player
Atlanta Falcons
For Atlanta, keeping pace with the Saints is no simple task. With a very good offense, it seems likely that the Falcons will take the best defensive player available on their board. They would be wise to draft Greedy Williams. Although there are questions about Williams’ ability to tackle and his overall effort, he is probably the best overall coverage player in the draft. The Falcons desperately need a coverage guy and Williams fits the bill.
EDGE. Mississippi State. player. 58. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Montez Sweat. 15
Washington Redskins
Washington has a lot of needs. With Drew Lock and Daniel Jones still on the board, I would not be at all surprised to see them draft the quarterback of the future. In fact, many expect them to take their guy here. I believe that Montez Sweat would fit in well with the team. Sweat’s tremendous athletic ability will make someone take him earlier than he belongs. I have serious questions about his pass-rush moves and bend, but when you are enormous and fast, you get drafted high. Washington has a history of being aggressive and I think that Sweat would make a lot of sense at 15.