2019 NFL mock draft: Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs trade up in first round
By Grant Tuttle
Scouting Report. Noah Fant. 32. player. Pick Analysis. Tight End. Iowa. 27
Arizona Cardinals (From Oakland Raiders)
The Cardinals will need to continue to bulk up the offensive talent. Noah Fant may just be the spark that they need to turn the corner. With Fant’s athleticism, Josh Rosen or whoever is quarterbacking for them in the coming year, will have an incredible target in the middle of the field. Fant would be very valuable for a decade in Arizona.
28. 13. Scouting Report. Delaware. Nasir Adderley. Pick Analysis. Safety. player
Los Angeles Chargers
It just happens to work out that the Chargers take safeties in the first round in back to back seasons. That being said, a combination of Derwin James and Nasir Adderley would be absolutely stifling. With Adderley over the top and James in the box along with a great pass-rush, stopping teams in the passing game would be easier. That will be essential when defending the likes of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs twice per season.
Pick Analysis. Andre Dillard. Washington State. 29. player. 60. Scouting Report. Offensive Tackle
Minnesota Vikings (From Kansas City Chiefs)
After acquiring more picks in the draft from the Chiefs, the Vikings select the best-fitting offensive lineman. For Minnesota, Andre Dillard would be an immediate impact starter. Although he does not have a great push in the run game, his pass blocking is a real strength. For Kirk Cousins and the Vikings, Dillard would start at the right tackle position immediately.
Mississippi State. Jeffery Simmons. player. 49. Pick Analysis. Defensive Tackle. 30. Scouting Report
Green Bay Packers
After being considered a top five player in this year’s class, Jeffery Simmons tore his ACL and will likely miss the majority of the 2019 season. Because the Packers have two first round picks, they can make this kind of selection as a luxury. Simmons would be an incredible pick for Green Bay at 30.
Clemson. player. 51. Scouting Report. Christian Wilkins. 31. Pick Analysis. Defensive Tackle
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams will need to reload on the defensive side of the ball. Giving Wade Phillips all the tools that needs will be a high priority for 2019, especially with the potential departure of Ndamukong Suh. Christian Wilkins would make a great pick at 31 for a needy defensive front.
Wide Receiver. 32. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Hakeem Butler. player. 47. Iowa State
New England Patriots
The Patriots are in desperate need of a playmaker to pair with Julian Edelman. Hakeem Butler’s athletic testing was among the best in the draft class. In order to keep the offensive production at high level, a player like Butler could make a huge payoff with the last selection of the first round of the draft.