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So first off I thought it was interesting that McVay gave up some good nuggets that tell us and infer quite a few things in his press conference. The first being that they went after "guys who love the game." And looking at each of them they are good character guys not one of them is an a$$hat. I am very happy about that.

McVay also specifically mentioned Rapp's ability to make a difference up by the LOS, his tackling and instinctive play in run support, and alluded to him sometimes playing a LB role. This tells us that some of you who wondered whether they might get after a safety to "convert" to LB were pretty close to the truth, maybe not exact but they did indeed covet tackling ability and it definitely relates directly to personnel package flexibility where he might give us a more sure tackler than Barron while also providing a more dangerous pass defense in his drops. Evero called him "the kind of player we want in this organization" and went on to spell it out: "smart, great athlete, plays hard, he's gonna be a great teammate, great leadership skills."

The press surprised me in how they didn't hound the two of them on the RB and Gurley thing as much as I expected them to. But it was Coach who alluded to the importance of resting players and number of snaps while not losing potency in the offense, and while he didn't specifically mention Gurley it's clear that's why this dude was drafted. Todd's snaps are going to go down during this season I think. Also our RB coach specifically mentioned Henderson's power and ability to plant his foot and get through traffic, so really I feel like while they did want a change of pace this was a bit of a sales job where they went and got a guy they believe can get the job done if the worst happens. Definite insurance pick to allow for maintaining the same offense in the event they don't have TG.

Re: David Long we heard McVay mention his ability to press and cancel routes by having good coverage skills. I am sure they targeted him, that he's not some guy they settled on, but I also suspect that Deandre Baker in round 1 was one of their early targets, probably along with a couple of the obvious DL types. Snead telling the story of how they met also allows us to infer how important his character was, that he was such a great kid and whatnot.

First thing out of Kromer's mouth irt Bobby Evans was that they had history with him with Zach working there for four years. He clearly likes what the kid has on the field, his flexibility, so you can see they envision him as the next piece in the pipeline. What we can clearly infer from all this is that the Rams are serious about "getting young on the OL" as McVay I believe it was had mentioned a while back, and that they also truly do love their two young second year starters. Ain't no doubt about it now.

Lastly I think what we are seeing is a reaffirmation of "We Not Me." Veteran players who do not live by that are not going to be around for the long term and we can probably predict some obvious future decisions with some accuracy.

I’m happy with the Rams’ draft today. All 4 players (Rapp, Henderson, Long, and Evans) could be great finds. However... someone please explain to me why we shouldn’t be concerned about the DL and our run defense?

Rams did a great job of finding replacements for significant losses EXCEPT for Suh.

Joyner... Weddle
Barron...Matthews
Saffold...Noteboom
Suh... nobody.

I was hoping we might pick up Dexter Lawrence or Khalen Saunders... or at least a D Lineman.

So are we rolling with JFM as a starter? And Brock as a beefed up run stuffer?

I’m optimistic about every position group on the Rams except for the DL. Someone please explain why the DL is gonna be ok this year? And what’s to prevent a run-heavy team from playing smash-mouth style?

Still optimistic Rams can be a Super Bowl caliber team, but I simply do not understand the Rams’ strategy for the DL.

Lets get a ROD pulse on this.

Big day! Started out with a few picks. Traded a bunch of times and got a few different picks

Taylor Rapp S Washington

Looks to be the eventual successor to Weddle and in the mean time will likely be the 3rd safety in those sets that Wade loves to put 3 out on the field. Can't help but feel this guy immediately upgrades our secondary.

Darrell Henderson RB Memphis

Playmaker! Looks to be depth behind Gurley and company. I'm betting he takes over return duties and we part ways with Natson who provided almost nothing outside of returns.

David Long CB Michigan

Might be my favorite pick! It's no secret I think we were in need of young talent at this position. Has the ability to play right now in the secondary and could succeed Talib when he's done. I also don't think this is the end of CB picks for us.

Bobby Evans T/G Oklahoma

Not somebody that was on many if any radars around here. Also the only player we drafted that we didn't work out. From what we're seeing and reading looks like the arch type Kromer Guard. Big strong and mean which could mean he's a bench guy this year and takes over for Noteboom next year or Blythe?

So what do you guys see for tomorrow? My list is simple. Another CB I think it's necessary as the talent behind the starters IMO is lacking. Edge with Fowler signed to one year it would possibly be somebody to compete with a pick next year and Obo. A G/C again we're likely needing 2 guards this year and the front offices MO is to draft for next year. Potentially an ILB with Littleton only signed to the 1 year tender and he could with another good year get signed to a fat raise. WR? We likely have our return specialist but depth is never a bad thing. And QB, Bortles signed to 1 year and who's behind him?

Thoughts?

#97 overall

T Oklahoma

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Evans had a tough task in 2018, taking over for All-American Orlando Brown at left tackle. He excelled in that role, earnings second-team All-Big 12 honors after starting all 14 games for the playoff participants. He had started across from Brown at right tackle in all 14 games as a sophomore, garnering honorable mention All-Big 12 notice. He was also an honorable mention all-conference pick his redshirt freshman campaign, starting the team's final 12 games at right tackle. Evans was a four-star recruit at Allen (Texas) High School, ranking among the top 100 overall prospects and top 10 offensive linemen. His father, Bobby Joe, was the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year in basketball, then played at Oklahoma. His brother, Tay, played linebacker for the Sooners in 2015 and 2016 before injuries ended his career.

Overview
Three-year starter with tackle experience on both sides who plays with excellent core strength, good hand placement and a noticeable nasty streak. Evans is below average as an athlete but makes up for it with upper-body power and solid technique. Despite being under 6-foot-5, his arm length (34 3/4 inches) might convince a team to try him at right tackle before any moves inside. He might be scheme-dependent, but strength and toughness give him a shot at becoming a good backup with eventual starter potential.
Strengths

• Built with a stout frame and nearly 35-inch arms
• Started at both right and left tackle and might offer swing value
• Relatively unfazed by bull-rush attempts
• Sticks a strong punch into the chest of incoming rushers
• Grip strength for solid secure and mirror
• Impressive core strength
• Shows ability to match power for power in upper half
• Adequate agility for short pulls
• Well-schooled with feel for landmarks and technique
• Good timing and radar up to second-level targets on gap runs
• Play demeanor best described as aggressive and chippy

Weaknesses

• Shorter than average at the tackle spot
• Hip tightness restricts depth of kick slides
• Below-average quickness in race versus edge rushers
• Shows a tendency to lunge when beaten
• Lacks proper hip bend to drop pad level and win with leverage
• Could struggle in generating drive movement if moved inside to guard
• Stiff-kneed upper-body mauler on down blocks
• Narrow drive base causes him to fall off-center from the block
• Faces range limitations as move blocker
• Plodding with heavy feet out in space

CB Michigan

#79 overall

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The Wolverines grabbed Long out of Los Angeles as a four-star and top-100 national recruit from Loyola High School. While Long played cornerback and was an outstanding receiver in high school, he suited up at corner for Michigan in four games as a true freshman in 2016 (no tackles). He had more of an impact on defense as a sophomore, posting 21 tackles, two for loss, two interceptions, and six pass breakups in 13 starts. Long broke up eight passes in 13 games (all starts) in 2018, also making 17 tackles and intercepting one pass, to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors.

Overview
Death, taxes and David Long sitting under a receiver's chin waiting to jam and bully the release - all three are inevitable. He lacks height, length and makeup burst, but it is hard to find tape where those areas came back to haunt him very often. He's patient from press, stays connected to routes underneath, but may have to adjust to off-man and prove he can withstand vertical challenges against taller targets. He's not as long, loose or fast as teams like, but he's a consistent cover man with the talent to find reps early in his career.
Strengths

• Weather-tested
• Quarterbacks rarely tried him and rarely completed those attempts
• Compact and physical
• Plays with cozy coverage in receiver's chest underneath
• Strength and footwork to grind through the release
• Plays with excellent focus on the route
• Has speed to pace hip-to-hip downfield
• Parks under opponent's chin from press
• Patiently waits out release fakes
• Rarely gets over-extended and out of balance
• Quick interchange of routes from short zone
• Tenacious competitor in all phases

Weaknesses

• Short for an outside cornerback
• May need time to adjust if moved to slot
• Can be stacked by big bodies
• Lacks length to play around opponents and into passing lane
• Doesn't have big makeup burst to chase
• Could struggle to handle downfield jump balls
• Shorter target to throw over in Cover-2
• Not much tape to gauge ability to survive outside of press
• Teams may view him as scheme-dependent

#70 overall RB Memphis

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Henderson became one of the top college running backs by the time he finished his three-year career with the Tigers. He was an Associated Press first-team All-American in 2018, finishing second in the country with 1,909 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on only 214 carries (8.9 average). The first-team All-American Athletic Conference performer also caught 19 passes for 295 yards (15.5 average) and three touchdowns in 13 starts (he sat out the team's bowl game to focus on the draft). Henderson also missed the team's 2017 bowl game due to injury but played in 13 games that year (10 starts) and led Memphis with 1,154 yards and nine touchdowns on just 130 carries (8.9 average) to garner second-team all-conference accolades. The 2014 Mississippi Gatorade High School Player of the Year (2,253 yards, 32 TD) played in all 13 games with six starts as a true freshman (87-482-5.5, five TD rushing; 20-237-11.9, three TD receiving). He also returned 25 kickoffs for 487 yards (19.5 average) and a score during his career.

Overview
He checks in slightly undersized, doesn't have great vision and runs with a narrow base that makes him easier to tackle, but so far, those concerns haven't slowed him one bit. Big-play production is impossible to ignore, but his running style makes him best-suited to a complementary slasher role in a spread-based attack. In basketball, Henderson would be the explosive sixth man with the ability to swing certain games in your favor if he catches fire. On the ground or out of the backfield, Henderson can catch fire.
Strengths

• Home-run hitter doesn't begin to describe his explosive production
• Averaged 8.9 yards per carry over last 344 attempts
• Movement has electric feel to it
• Quick acceleration turns to get-away long speed
• 43 carries of 15-plus yards and 11 total touchdowns of 54-plus in 2018 alone
• Unusual contact balance for narrow-base runner
• Keeps feet moving at all times
• Hits and spins out of contact
• More physical than expected as run finisher
• Used on drop-offs and screens out of backfield
• Maintains potency as a pass catcher
• Shows ability to track and adjust down the field

Weaknesses

• Comes in a little smaller than desired for an early down back
• Upright running style with narrow base
• Needs to get better at slipping solid contact
• Displays some hip tightness and is a one-track runner
• Plays too fast to effectively stack moves
• High center of gravity forces turn rather than cuts
• Faced light numbers in the box
• Touchdown runs happening in wide-open spaces
• Sees what is there rather than what is developing
• May not offer pass protection value on third down

Sorry - But, Can someone please give an update on what Picks the Rams currently have? Too many trades for me to keep up with!! Thanks!!!

Taylor Rapp S Washington

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Rapp's family has Chinese ancestry, but he is a dual citizen between the United States and Canada. He promised his brother, Austin, that he would play major college football -- a promise that has been fulfilled. He was an All-Washington pick from Bellingham that earned top 25 safety recruit grades from scouting services. Rapp broke his left hand in spring practices his freshman year, but played with a cast. That toughness impressed on coaches his willingness to fight through adversity, and he eventually won a starting role on defense in 10 of 14 games played in 2016 (53 tackles, four interceptions, two pass breakups). Rapp was the Pac-12 Championship Defensive MVP after intercepting two passes in the contest, returning one for a score. He also was named the Pac-12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year and a Freshman All-American for his efforts throughout the season. He started 12 of 13 games played as a sophomore, garnering first-team All-Pac-12 honors (in academics as well as on the field) and posting 59 stops, 3.5 for loss, two sacks, and an interception. Multiple All-American honors came his way in 2018, as did another first-team all-conference nod after he made plays around the line of scrimmage (59 tackles, six for loss, five sacks) and in coverage (two interceptions, five pass breakups while also finding himself around the ball (three fumble recoveries).

Overview
Versatile three-year starter who combines tenacity with football intelligence to play at a consistently high level. Rapp isn't big, but he's well-built and durability hasn't been a concern despite his physical nature as a striker. He played all over the field this year and might be best-suited in a mix between down safety and two-high looks with the ability to cover tight ends. His coverage talent is average, but his run support effort and open-field tackling are clearly defined strengths that make him a relatively safe selection.
Strengths

• Good size with compact frame and well-built chest
• Mister Fix-It asked to play all over the field for the defense
• Football intelligence considered top notch
• Despite compact frame, moves well
• Able to handle man cover duties on tight ends
• Impressive talent to diagnose and flow as box safety
• Recognizes run lane development like a running back
• Takes accurate pursuit angles
• Hip sink and footwork are catalysts for open-field tackling
• Always comes to balance and widens out to tackle
• Loves to thump
• Gifted kickoff cover man

Weaknesses

• Hands out punishment but absorbs his share as well
• Can trigger a little earlier in run support from two-high
• Average lateral burst as open-field tackler
• Might be out-paced by NFL runners in his race to the edge
• Ability to range over the top appears to be just average
• Ball production has dropped since freshman season
• Routes to the throw can be fairly conservative
• Might have left some interceptions and breakups on the field

Hi All,

I read this board 3-5 times a day, but very rarely post. Just SO many knowledgeable and avid Rams fans here....I am addicted to this site!

Anyway, I am posting because I, like so many of you, suspect the Rams to take a RB at some point in the draft. I have been really surprised that I haven't seen Rodney Anderson's name listed (unless I missed it). He had SO much going for him before getting hurt, I just have to believe he would be worth a flier. If we don't take a RB tonight, I am hoping we take a flier on him tomorrow!

Shalise Manza Young,Yahoo Sports 29 minutes ago

Sometime between Thursday night when the Arizona Cardinals chose quarterback Kyler Murray No. 1 overall in the NFL draft and late Friday morning, Josh Rosen, the quarterback the Cardinals had taken in the first round just last year, unfollowed the Cardinals on all social media platforms.

It looks like he’ll be hitting “follow” on some new accounts.

Reports: Miami Dolphins to acquire Rosen

Florida bound? The Arizona Cardinals will reportedly trade Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolphins. (AP)
Via ProFootballTalk and NFL Network, the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals are close to agreeing on a trade that will send Rosen to the Dolphins.

Miami will send their second-round pick, No. 48, to Arizona, though it reportedly wants a pick back from the Cardinals because it feels the trade is slanted too heavily in Arizona’s favor without.

Though it seemed a foregone conclusion for weeks that the Cardinals would be drafting Murray, general manager Steve Keim didn’t start the work of a trade until just before the draft began on Thursday night, which likely negatively impacted his team’s return.

Brian Flores likely familiar with Rosen
According to Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson, Miami’s new head coach, Brian Flores, is likely familiar with Rosen, or at least his smarts: Flores was the New England Patriots’ de-facto defensive coordinator last year, and the Patriots did evaluate Rosen even though it was unlikely they’d take the quarterback that high or even in the first round.

Miami signed 36-year-old veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick last month; if the Dolphins complete the trade to acquire Rosen, it’s possible he could work and learn from Fitzpatrick for a time before taking over the starting role.

Rosen started 13 games for the Cardinals last year, completing 55.2 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report...sh-rosen-to-the-miami-dolphins-183203051.html

By: Luke Easterling

The first round of the 2019 NFL draft featured a flurry of late trades, a handful of surprise picks (both reaches and steals), and left a handful of prospects still on the board that were expected to come off the board Thursday night.

With the board reset for more action Friday night, here’s an updated look at how Day 2 of this year’s draft could shake out:

SECOND ROUND

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33. Arizona Cardinals | Jawaan Taylor | OT | Florida

34. Indianapolis Colts (from NYJ) | D.K. Metcalf | WR | Ole Miss

35. Oakland Raiders | Greedy Williams | CB | LSU

36. San Francisco 49ers | A.J. Brown | WR | Ole Miss

37. Seattle Seahawks (from NYG) | Cody Ford | OL | Oklahoma

38. Jacksonville Jaguars | Dalton Risner | OT | Kansas State

39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Byron Murphy | CB | Washington

40. Buffalo Bills | Hakeem Butler | WR | Iowa State

41. Denver Broncos | Mack Wilson | LB | Alabama

42. Cincinnati Bengals | Drew Lock | QB | Missouri

43. Detroit Lions | Chase Winovich | EDGE | Michigan

44. Green Bay Packers | Irv Smith, Jr. | TE | Alabama

45. Los Angeles Rams (from ATL) | Chauncey Gardner-Johnson | S | Florida

46. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) | Rock Ya-Sin | CB | Temple

47. Carolina Panthers | Nasir Adderley | DB | Delaware

48. Miami Dolphins | Jaylon Ferguson | EDGE | Louisiana Tech

49. Cleveland Browns | Justin Layne | CB | Michigan State

50. Minnesota Vikings | Zach Allen | DL | Boston College

51. Tennessee Titans | Erik McCoy | OL | Texas A&M

52. Denver Broncos (from PIT) | Charles Omenihu | DL | Texas

53. Philadelphia Eagles (from BAL) | Darrell Henderson | RB | Memphis

54. Houston Texans (from SEA) | Amani Oruwariye | CB | Penn State

55. Houston Texans | Elgton Jenkins | OL | Mississippi State

56. New England Patriots (from CHI) | Taylor Rapp | S | Washington

57. Philadelphia Eagles | Deebo Samuel | WR | South Carolina

58. Dallas Cowboys | Juan Thornhill | S | Virginia

59. Indianapolis Colts | Deionte Thompson | S | Alabama

60. Los Angeles Chargers | Greg Little | OT | Ole Miss

61. Kansas City Chiefs | Parris Campbell | WR | Ohio State

62. New Orleans Saints | Dawson Knox | TE | Ole Miss

63. Kansas City Chiefs (from LAR) | Trayvon Mullen | CB | Clemson

64. New England Patriots | Will Grier | QB | West Virginia

65. Arizona Cardinals | JJ Arcega-Whiteside | WR | Stanford

66. Pittsburgh Steelers (from OAK) | Julian Love | CB | Notre Dame

67. San Francisco 49ers | Joejuan Williams | CB | Vanderbilt

68. New York Jets | Yodny Cajuste | OT | West Virginia

69. Jacksonville Jaguars | Kelvin Harmon | WR | North Carolina State

70. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jachai Polite | EDGE | Florida

71. Denver Broncos | Michael Jackson | CB | Miami (FL)

72. Cincinnati Bengals | Blake Cashman | LB | Minnesota

73. New England Patriots (from DET) | Jace Sternberger | TE | Texas A&M

74. Buffalo Bills | David Montgomery | RB | Iowa State

75. Green Bay Packers | Germaine Pratt | LB | North Carolina State

76. Washington Redskins | Lonnie Johnson, Jr. | CB | Kentucky

77. Carolina Panthers | David Edwards | OT | Wisconsin

78. Miami Dolphins | Max Scharping | OT | Northern Illinois

79. Los Angeles Rams (from ATL) | Khalen Saunders | DL | Western Illinois

80. Cleveland Browns | Dre’Mont Jones | DL | Ohio State

81. Minnesota Vikings | Amani Hooker | DB | Iowa

82. Tennessee Titans | Christian Miller | EDGE | Alabama

83. Pittsburgh Steelers | Emanuel Hall | WR | Missouri

84. Kansas City Chiefs (from SEA) | Renell Wren | DL | Arizona State

85. Baltimore Ravens | Nate Davis | OL | Charlotte

86. Houston Texans | Jaquan Johnson | S | Miami (FL)

87. Chicago Bears | Miles Sanders | RB | Penn State

88. Detroit Lions (from PHI) | Jamel Dean | CB | Auburn

89. Indianapolis Colts | Anthony Nelson | EDGE | Iowa

90. Dallas Cowboys | Kahale Warring | TE | San Diego State

91. Los Angeles Chargers | Tyree Jackson | QB | Buffalo

92. Seattle Seahawks (from KC) | Isaiah Johnson, Jr. | CB | Houston

93. New York Jets (from NO) | Maxx Crosby | EDGE | Eastern Michigan

94. Los Angeles Rams | Michael Deiter | OL | Wisconsin

95. New York Giants (from NE via CLE) | Oshane Ximines | EDGE | Old Dominion

96. Washington Redskins | Riley Ridley | WR | Georgia

97. New England Patriots | Trysten Hill | DL | UCF

98. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR) | Foster Moreau | TE | LSU

99. Los Angeles Rams | Damien Harris | RB | Alabama

100. Carolina Panthers | Miles Boykin | WR | Notre Dame

101. New England Patriots | Andy Isabella | WR | UMass

102. Baltimore Ravens | Ben Banogu | EDGE | TCU


https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019...-updated-projections-drew-lock-d-k-metcalf/2/

https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/...es-snead-2019-nfl-draft-trade-atlanta-falcons

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Interesting stuff, confirms a lot of what we already believed about how the Rams approached this draft.They started out with a large pool of players they like and that are expected to be available in the second and third rounds. When one of their favorites did not fall to them at #31, they traded down to get another third rounder and pick another one of those players in that pool of third-fourth round talent tat they like.

I know we dont need a WR, but this kid just has "IT
Knack for making big time plays and the heart of a champion. He will be successful, would love to see him in the horns!!!

For fun and because he can’t help himself, giddy with so many players still available that he covets - Snead surprises everyone and trades down - again - to accumulate a number of great prospects with starting potential

See this article: round 2 and the top of round 3 is loaded!

Snead sees future starters at safety, guard, LB and TE if we trade down from 45 and up from the back end of round 3.

Expecting a run on WRs, OTs and CBs that plays into our hands!

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...ghted-by-drew-lock-greedy-williams-a-j-brown/

Hope I didn’t jump the gun, mods! As I wait here at my flight gate, I am scouring for Day 2 news. Here’s this tidbit, expect him to go early today. Maybe Cardinals? Will we see a run on cb’s subsequently, missing out on Greedy?

Hmmmmm

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Just curious if the Rams did not trade their pick who would you have chosen at #31?

A few I would had been happy with are OL Jawaan Taylor, OL Cody Ford, WR D.K. Metcalf and CB Greedy Williams. With any luck maybe one or more if these players will be available when the Rams pick later today.

2/45 - OG Cody Ford, Ok.

3/79 - CB Justin Layne, Mi.St.

3/94 - Edge OLB Chase Winovich, Mi.

3/99 - DT Khalen Saunders, W.Ill.

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Rams trade No. 31 pick to the Falcons
Clarence Dennis

General manager Les Snead and the Rams will go without a first-round pick for the third-consecutive NFL Draft in 2019.


The Rams sent a pair of picks (No. 31, No. 203) to the Falcons for second and third-round picks (No. 45, No. 79), passing up on the chance to take a first rounder for the first time since drafting quarterback Jared Goff No. 1 overall back in 2016.

The defending NFC Champions now hold seven picks in the 2019 NFL Draft and are slated to make their first pick at No. 45 overall.

Trading away the first-round selection has become a bit of trend in Los Angeles. Snead and his staff sent the Rams’ 2017 first-round pick to the Titans as part of the package for to land Goff in 2016. A few weeks before last year’s draft, the club sent their first-round pick to the Patriots for wide receiver Brandin Cooks.

The Falcons used the No. 31-overall pick to select OT Caleb McGary.

Rams 2019 Draft Picks

Second round No. 45

Third round No. 79, No. 94, No. 99

Fourth round No. 133

Fifth round No. 169

Seventh round No. 251


The 2019 NFL Draft continues Friday at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

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PFF's final 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Mike Renner predicts the first three rounds
BY MICHAEL RENNER • APR 25, 2019

With the 2019 NFL Draft now just hours away, Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner drops his final mock draft for the 2019 class. The three-round mock draft below is a predictive mock that reflects what Renner thinks teams will do, not what he would do with the picks themselves.

Renner pulled the trigger on four trades in his final 2019 NFL Mock Draft; details are listed below.

Denver Broncos send picks Nos. 10 & 41 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for pick No. 5

Washington Redsksins send picks Nos. 15 & 96 to Green Bay Packers for pick No. 12.

Houston Texans send picks Nos. 23 & 86 to Carolina Panthers in exchange for pick No. 16.

Green Bay Packers send picks Nos. 30, 114 & 118 to Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for pick No. 25.

[Editor’s Note: To view all of Pro Football Focus’ advanced stats and grades for draft-eligible players, check out our 2019 NFL Draft Guide. All EDGE and ELITE subscribers already have access to the guide, and for those who don’t, you can get your copy for as low as $9.99!]



ROUND 1
1. ARIZONA CARDINALS: QB KYLER MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
Not buying the smoke, Murray is the pick

2. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: EDGE NICK BOSA, OHIO STATE
From a need, talent and value (No. 2 player on our draft board), this makes too much sense.

3. NEW YORK JETS: EDGE JOSH ALLEN, KENTUCKY
The Jets tried to add edge talent all throughout free agency and finally get their guy.

4. OAKLAND RAIDERS: DI QUINNEN WILLIAMS, ALABAMA
No ‘surprise’ here. Quinnen is too damn talented for the Raiders to overthink.

5. DENVER BRONCOS (FROM BUCCANEERS): QB DREW LOCK, MISSOURI
The first trade of the draft! After scraping the bottom of the barrel in the QB market, Elway finally has a chance to get his guy.

6. NEW YORK GIANTS: QB DANIEL JONES, DUKE
The Cutcliffe-Manning connection is too much for the Giants to pass up.

7. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: OT JONAH WILLIAMS, ALABAMA
I’m selling any chance of Williams falling. His tape and work ethic is an OL coach’s dream.

8. DETROIT LIONS: LB DEVIN WHITE, LSU
They just went LB back in 2017, but it can still be addressed. White is too rare an athlete to pass up.

9. BUFFALO BILLS: DI ED OLIVER, HOUSTON
The interior rush for the Bills is non-existent at the moment with Kyle Williams’ retirement.

10. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (FROM BRONCOS): EDGE MONTEZ SWEAT, MISSISSIPPI STATE
Sweat offers similar skillset to Jason Pierre-Paul and could learn from the veteran edge rusher.

11. CINCINNATI BENGALS: OT ANDRE DILLARD, WASHINGTON STATE
Protecting Andy Dalton – or whoever is behind center – should be priority number one with how bad this line was last year.

12. WASHINGTON REDSKINS (FROM PACKERS): QB DWAYNE HASKINS, OHIO STATE
The Redskins jump the QB-needy Dolphins to get their guy to develop.

13. MIAMI DOLPHINS: OT JAWAAN TAYLOR, FLORIDA
They don’t have to go QB, especially considering how bad his pass protection would be if the OL is left unaddressed.

14. ATLANTA FALCONS: EDGE RASHAN GARY, MICHIGAN
The Falcons love athletes on the defensive side of the ball, and no edge in this class has more of it than Gary.

15. GREEN BAY PACKERS (FROM REDSKINS): TE TJ HOCKENSON, IOWA
Call it a ‘safe’ pick if you want, but Hockenson offers a consistent middle of the field weapon the Packers have missed.

16. HOUSTON TEXANS (FROM PANTHERS): OT/G CODY FORD, OKLAHOMA
The Texans get antsy knowing the Giants and Vikings could be in the tackle market.

17. NEW YORK GIANTS: WR DK METCALF, OLE MISS
Big and fast is a combination Dave Gettleman is likely to fall in love with.

18. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: G CHRIS LINDSTROM, BOSTON COLLEGE
Lindstrom is the most solid pass-protecting guard in this class with plug-and-play ability.

19. TENNESSEE TITANS: DI CHRISTIAN WILKINS, CLEMSON
The Titans need a complementary piece to Jurrell Casey, and Wilkins’ versatility would be put to good use in Tennessee.

20. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: CB ROCK YA-SIN, TEMPLE
The Steelers have famously stuck to their guns when drafting secondary, and Ya-Sin would be no different.

21. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: EDGE BRIAN BURNS, FLORIDA STATE
No Frank Clark means no semblance of an edge rush in Seattle currently.

22. BALTIMORE RAVENS: LB DEVIN BUSH, MICHIGAN
Ravens get their replacement for CJ Mosley. Bush brings some attitude to a depleted front-7.

23. CAROLINA PANTHERS (FROM TEXANS): OT DALTON RISNER, KANSAS STATE
Risner has the flexibility to start at any position along the offensive line, which sets them up well in coming years.

24. OAKLAND RAIDERS: RB JOSH JACOBS, ALABAMA
With Marshawn Lynch retiring, the need is obvious. Jacobs receiving skills will be coveted highly.

25. GREEN BAY PACKERS (FROM EAGLES): CB GREEDY WILLIAMS, LSU
The Packers go back to the well. Williams’ fits the Packers scheme far better than Josh Jackson, who could be a candidate to move to safety.

26. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: DI DEXTER LAWRENCE, CLEMSON
Nose is the biggest hole currently on the Colts’ defensive line, and Lawrence offers legitimate three-down ability from the position.

27. OAKLAND RAIDERS: WR MARQUISE BROWN, OKLAHOMA
Hollywood gets to be with his cousin in Vegas. Starting him off in the slot early in his career could be the best way to get immediate production from Brown.

28. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: S DARNELL SAVAGE, MARYLAND
The Chargers get their single-high dynamo to pair with Derwin James’ box prowess. That’s a lot of speed on the back end.

29. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: TE NOAH FANT, IOWA
Fant’s speed down the field would be put to good use in the Seahawks’ play-action game.

30. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (FROM PACKERS): S JOHNATHAN ABRAM, MISSISSIPPI STATE
Abram’s run and hit ability is special for the position although he may be limited to a box role.

31. LOS ANGELES RAMS: C GARRETT BRADBURY, NC STATE
The best scheme fit in the draft, Bradbury is an elite zone-blocking center.

32. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: DI JERRY TILLERY, NOTRE DAME
Length and versatility is a calling card for Patriots defensive linemen. Tillery offers both.



ROUND 2
33. ARIZONA CARDINALS: WR N’KEAL HARRY, ARIZONA STATE
34. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: CB JULIAN LOVE, NOTRE DAME
35. OAKLAND RAIDERS: CB BYRON MURPHY, WASHINGTON
36. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: WR AJ BROWN, OLE MISS
37. NEW YORK GIANTS: LB MACK WILSON, ALABAMA
38. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: S NASIR ADDERLEY, DELAWARE
39. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: C ELGTON JENKINS, MISSISSIPPI STATE
40. BUFFALO BILLS: OT GREG LITTLE, OLE MISS
41. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (FROM BRONCOS): S JUAN THORNHILL, VIRGINIA
42. CINCINNATI BENGALS: EDGE CLELIN FERRELL, CLEMSON
43. DETROIT LIONS: CB DEANDRE BAKER, GEORGIA
44. GREEN BAY PACKERS: EDGE CHASE WINOVICH, MICHIGAN
45. ATLANTA FALCONS: OT KALEB MCGARY, WASHINGTON
46. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: WR DEEBO SAMUEL, SOUTH CAROLINA
47. CAROLINA PANTHERS: EDGE LJ COLLIER, TCU
48. MIAMI DOLPHINS: WR HAKEEM BUTLER, IOWA STATE
49. CLEVELAND BROWNS: DI JEFFERY SIMMONS, MISSISSIPPI STATE
50. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: OG CONNOR MCGOVERN, PENN STATE
51. TENNESSEE TITANS: WR EMANUEL HALL, MISSOURI
52. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: OT YODNY CAJUSTE, WEST VIRGINIA
53. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: RB DARNELL HENDERSON, MEMPHIS
54. HOUSTON TEXANS: TE IRV SMITH JR., ALABAMA
55. HOUSTON TEXANS: S AMANI HOOKER, IOWA
56. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: WR RILEY RIDLEY, GEORGIA
57. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: C ERIK MCCOY, TEXAS A&M
58. DALLAS COWBOYS: S CHAUNCEY GARDNER-JOHNSON, FLORIDA
59. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: EDGE CHARLES OMENIHU, TEXAS
60. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: DI KHALEN SAUNDERS, WESTERN ILLINOIS
61. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: S DEIONTE THOMPSON, ALABAMA
62. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: WR PARRIS CAMPBELL, OHIO STATE
63. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: EDGE JACHAI POLITE, FLORIDA
64. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: EDGE ZACH ALLEN, BOSTON COLLEGE


ROUND 3
65. ARIZONA CARDINALS: CB JUSTIN LAYNE, MICHIGAN STATE
66. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: WR TERRY MCLAURIN, OHIO STATE
67. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: CB SEAN BUNTING, CENTRAL MICHIGAN
68. NEW YORK JETS: CB LONNIE JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
69. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: WR KELVIN HARMON, NC STATE
70. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: CB ISAIAH JOHNSON, HOUSTON
71. DENVER BRONCOS: RB DAMIEN HARRIS, ALABAMA
72. CINCINNATI BENGALS: QB WILL GRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
73. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: S TAYLOR RAPP, WASHINGTON
74. BUFFALO BILLS: TE DAWSON KNOX, OLE MISS
75. GREEN BAY PACKERS: WR ANDY ISABELLA, MASSACHUSETTS
76. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: CB JAMEL DEAN, AUBURN
77. CAROLINA PANTHERS: DI RENELL WREN, ARIZONA STATE
78. MIAMI DOLPHINS: G MICHAEL DEITER, WISCONSIN
79. ATLANTA FALCONS: RB MILES SANDERS, PENN STATE
80. CLEVELAND BROWNS: CB JOEJAUN WILLIAMS, VANDERBILT
81. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: DI DRE’MONT JONES, OHIO STATE
82. TENNESSEE TITANS: TE JACE STERNBERGER, TEXAS A&M
83. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: LB VOSEAN JOSEPH, FLORIDA
84. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: CB TRAYVON MULLEN, CLEMSON
85. BALTIMORE RAVENS: EDGE BEN BANOGU, TCU
86. CAROLINA PANTHERS (FROM TEXANS): WR MILES BOYKIN, NOTRE DAME
87. CHICAGO BEARS: OT TYTUS HOWARD, ALABAMA STATE
88. DETRIOT LIONS: DI KINGSLEY KEKE, TEXAS A&M
89. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: WW JJ ARCEGA-WHITESIDE, STANFORD
90. DALLAS COWBOYS: DI GERALD WILLIS III, MIAMI (FLA.)
91. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: WR MECOLE GARDMAN, GEORGIA
92. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: EDGE ANTHONY NELSON, IOWA
93. NEW YORK JETS: WR DIONTAE JOHNSON, TOLEDO
94. LOS ANGELES RAMS: OT CHUMA EDOGA, USC
95. NEW YORK GIANTS: G MICHAEL JORDAN, OHIO STATE
96. GREEN BAY PACKERS (FROM REDSKINS): G NATE DAVIS, CHARLOTTE
97. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: QB RYAN FINLEY, NC STATE
98. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: TE JOSH OLIVER, SAN JOSE STATE
99. LOS ANGELES RAMS: LB DRUE TRANQUILL, NOTRE DAME
100. CAROLINA PANTHERS: G DRU SAMIA, OKLAHOMA
101. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: OT MAX SCHARPING, NORTHERN ILLINOIS
102. BALTIMORE RAVENS: RB DAVID MONTGOMERY, IOWA STATE


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Roger Saffold was the best Ram guard since maybe Newberry. (Yes, I remember A Timmerman, lol)
He was a mediocre LT at best....but, a great draft pick!

The Rams needs some more reinforcement, if back up J. Damby doesn't work out---or even if he does

The Rams will draft a guard, or a tackle who can convert.

4. Cody Ford, OT/G, Oklahoma (Overall Rank: 28)
Height: 6' 33⁄4" | Weight: 329 pounds
Ford dropped weight and delivered a breakout season stepping in at right tackle last year. His future might be inside, where he made his seven starts as a freshman and sophomore. He’s exceptionally nimble for his size, but offers more value as a mauling run-blocker than pass protector, where he could be exposed by NFL speed on the edge.
Comment: Mid 2nd round, if we trade down

6. Dalton Risner, G/OT, Kansas State (Overall Rank: 38)
Height: 6' 43⁄4" | Weight: 310 pounds
Risner started his career at center before moving to right tackle for the past three seasons. He’s an average athlete, but his toughness, strong base, heavy hands and recognition skills would translate well inside, where he’s more likely to become a quality starter.
Comment: If we trade donw; Guard or center, and tough, smart. Late 2nd rounder

13. Chuma Edoga, OT, USC (Overall Rank: 80)
Height: 6' 31⁄2" | Weight: 308 pounds
He’s raw, but Edoga has the length (343⁄4-inch arms) and athleticism to hold up as a pass protector at left tackle. Right now he’s better in the run game, where his athleticism shows up landing blocks in space. If he can become more technically sound and efficient with his movements in pass-protection, he’ll be a quality starter.
Comment: put him at guard and he will be very good.

14. Dru Samia, G, Oklahoma (Overall Rank: 86)
Height: 6' 43⁄4" | Weight: 305 pounds
A four-year starter at Oklahoma, Samia is at his best on the move in the run game, where he has the range and athleticism to land blocks on the second level. He has some issues as a pass-protector, especially against power, but has early starting potential for an outside-zone team.
Comment: 3rd round--A little weight lifting, and he will be ready in 2020

15. Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State (Overall Rank: 89)
Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 322 pounds
A nimble mover at 320-plus pounds, Howard’s quick feet, length (34-inch arms) and girth will give him a chance to become a starter in the NFL. The jump in competition will likely require something of a redshirt year, but his ceiling is significant.
Comment: This is a Jimmy Johnson special 4th rounder for 2020!

16. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss (Overall Rank: 92)
Height: 6' 51⁄4" | Weight: 310 pounds
He has the requisite combination of length, size and quickness to play tackle in the NFL, but Little plays with occasionally poor balance and an overall lack of functional strength. With more consistency, he’ll be a quality starter in the NFL.
Comments: reminds me of Noteboom

17. Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina (Overall Rank: 97)
Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 317 pounds
A JUCO transfer who became a two-year starter at left tackle in the SEC, Daley offers enough length and athleticism to become a starting tackle at the next level. He has room to improve, especially when it comes to his hand usage, but the level of competition he faced in college could have him ready for the field earlier than the other developmental OT prospects in this class.
Comment: Pick in the 5th round special, if we have one, and he slips down.
job, but the upside is there.

20. Bobby Evans, G/OT, Oklahoma (Overall Rank: 103)
Height: 6' 43⁄8" | Weight: 312 pounds
He was a little better at right tackle his sophomore year than he was at left tackle last year. Evans is at his best mauling in the run game and could end up inside, but his length (343⁄4-inch arms) mitigates his lack of elite athleticism and gives him a chance to stay at tackle.
comment: Maybe 4th rounder than can start in 2020

Here is my final mock. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to break the guys down, but many were in past mocks of mine, so you can read my thoughts there. I will also happily answer any questions. My personal opinion is that unless somebody unexpected is there (Simmons, Sweat, Greedy, etc.), we should trade down. I don't know if Polite makes the third round, but I hope he does.
Trade
LA Rams trade Round 1 Pick #31 and Round 3 Pick #31
Jacksonville Jaguars trade Round 2 Pick #6 and Round 3 Pick #5

The Browns are rumored to be interested in moving up. As one of the last picks in the first round, there should be plenty of interest due to the fifth-year option. We move up with the Bills to ensure we land a guy who has fallen further than he should.

NFL Draft
Round 2 Pick #6 - Nasir Adderley S/CB Delaware

Round 3 Pick #5 - Jachai Polite OLB Florida

Round 3 Pick #35 - Devin Singletary HB Florida Atlantic

Round 4 Pick #31 - Chuma Edoga OT/OG Southern Cal

Round 5 Pick #31 - Cortez Broughton DT Cincinnati

Round 6 Pick #31 - Sione Takitaki ILB BYU

Round 7 Pick #37 - Easton Stick QB North Dakota State

Projected Starters
QB: Jared Goff
HB: Todd Gurley
XWR: Brandin Cooks
ZWR: Robert Woods
SLWR: Cooper Kupp
TE: Tyler Higbee or Gerald Everett
LT: Andrew Whitworth
LG: Joe Noteboom
C: Brian Allen
RG: Austin Blythe
RT: Rob Havenstein

5T: John Franklin-Myers
NT: Michael Brockers
3T: Aaron Donald
WOLB: Dante Fowler Jr.
Mo LB: Cory Littleton
Mike LB: Micah Kiser
SOLB: Samson Ebukam
RCB: Aqib Talib
LCB: Marcus Peters
SLCB: Nickell Robey-Coleman
FS: Eric Weddle
SS: John Johnson

K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide