NFL Mock Draft 2019: Art Stapleton looks at who the Giants and Jets will select
Art StapletonIt's time for Mock Draft Mondays.
We'll dip into your favorite past time when it comes to the NFL offseason every Monday for the next six weeks, alternating between full first round mocks and then 7-round New York Giants-specific and New York Jets-specific drafts from yours truly and my colleague and Jets writer Andy Vasquez.
Here is my complete first-round mock draft based on information gathered in reporting throughout the league, my own evaluation and analysis of team needs and player impact.
So, here I present to you Art Stapleton Mock Draft 2.0:
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1. Cardinals: QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
Still no reason to move off Murray here; could Josh Rosen be dealt to Giants?
Previous pick: Murray
2. 49ers: DT Quinnen Williams, Alabama
Dee Ford acquisition allows GM John Lynch to take most dominant college defender
Previous pick: Nick Bosa
3. Jets: DE Nick Bosa, Ohio State
Gang Green runs card to podium, Bosa would be their best rusher since John Abraham
Previous pick: Josh Allen
4. Raiders: DE Rashan Gary, Michigan
Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock pull off surprise, bank on Paramus Catholic grad's raw talent
Previous pick: Quinnen Williams
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5. Buccaneers: LB Devin White, LSU
White will have significant impact on and off the field as a leader from Day 1
Previous pick: Jawaan Taylor
6. Giants: LB Josh Allen, Kentucky
In a stunner, the pass rusher from Montclair falls and Big Blue passes on QB for him
Previous pick: Dwayne Haskins
7. Jaguars: OL Jawaan Taylor, Florida
The Jaguars finished the season relying on Ereck Flowers. Enough said.
Previous pick: Jonah Williams
8. Lions: OL Jonah Williams, Alabama
Detroit should be able to plug Williams in at tackle or guard and roll
Previous pick: Rashan Gary
9. Bills: DT Ed Oliver, Houston
Oliver is raw, but he has the potential to be a tremendous interior pass rusher
Previous pick: Oliver
10. Broncos: QB Drew Lock, Missouri
John Elway may have dealt for Joe Flacco, but Lock is the future at Mile High
Previous pick: Drew Lock
11. Bengals: QB Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
If Giants pass and Dolphins don't trade up, how about Haskins as Andy Dalton successor?
Previous pick: Devin White
12. Packers: TE T.J. Hockenson, Iowa
What would Aaron Rodgers throwing him the ball mean for the best TE on the board?
Previous pick: Montez Sweat
13. Dolphins: DE Clelin Ferrell, Clemson
Ferrell adds some punch to Brian Flores' defense, quarterback could land here, too
Previous pick: Ferrell
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14. Falcons: CB Greedy Williams, LSU
Dan Quinn needs to restock the position, especially in the NFC South
Previous pick: Christian Wilkins
15. Redskins: QB Daniel Jones, Duke
Case Keenum is a placeholder and the Redskins nab Jones, taking their future
Previous pick: Jones
16. Panthers: OT Andre Dillard, Washington State
Two right tackles (Taylor Moton, Daryl Williams), but Dillard solidifies left side long-term
Previous pick: Dillard
17. GIANTS (from Browns): OT Cody Ford, Oklahoma
Big Blue has done a lot of pre-draft work on Ford, and he can be a mainstay up front
Previous pick: D.K. Metcalf (for Browns)
18. Vikings: Montez Sweat, Mississippi State
Sweat could go to Giants one pick earlier, but Vikings happy to add him to their D
Previous pick: T.J. Hockenson
19. Titans: OL Connor McGovern, Penn State
Tennessee needs to fortify the interior of its line, and McGovern is a solid choice
Previous pick: McGovern
20. Steelers: CB DeAndre Baker, Georgia
Baker had seven interceptions in college and did not allow a touchdown
Previous pick: Baker
21. Seahawks: LB Brian Burns, Florida State
Burns could go Top 10 if things fall differently, so Seattle would be thrilled
Previous pick: Jachai Polite
22. Ravens: WR D.K. Metcalf, Ole Miss
Metcalf owned the Combine at his position, and GM Eric DeCosta gives Lamar Jackson a weapon
Previous pick: Garrett Bradbury
23. Texans: WR Hakeem Butler, Iowa State
Don Bosco grad and Texans GM Brian Gaine gives Deshaun Watson another weapon
Previous pick: Hakeem Butler
24. Raiders (from Bears): LB Devin Bush, Michigan
Bush could be in the mix for Giants at 17; he and White are game-changers at ILB
Previous pick: Greedy Williams
25. Eagles: RB Josh Jacobs, Alabama
This one just seems to be the ideal fit for Jacobs to grab the starting job and run
Previous pick: Jacobs
26. Colts: DT Dexter Lawrence, Clemson
Lawrence could join the Indianapolis defense and have a Darius Leonard-type impact
Previous pick: Brian Burns
27. Raiders (from Cowboys): S Nasir Adderley, Delaware
Adderley may be viewed as somewhat of a small school prospect, but he's the real deal
Previous pick: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
28. Chargers: OL Dalton Risner, Kansas State
Risner could be someone the Giants are eyeing, and teams could line up if he falls to Round 2
Previous pick: Devin Bush
29. Chiefs: S Taylor Rapp, Washington
Kansas City released Eric Berry, so Rapp can fill hole next to the Honey Badger
Previous pick: Dexter Lawrence
30. Packers (from Saints): WR Marquise Brown, Oklahoma
Brown would be a legit home run threat to complement Davante Adams
Previous pick: Brown
31. Rams: C Garrett Bradbury, N.C. State
Bradbury can step in for John Sullivan and the Rams' machine wouldn't miss a beat
Previous pick: Nasir Adderley
32. Patriots: TE Noah Fant, Iowa
Whether Gronk retires this year or not, Fant can be a compliment or take a starring role
Previous pick: Fant
Email: stapleton@northjersey.com
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