2019 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. Major changes.
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Arizona Cardinals: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
I’m sure the Cardinals will spend several early picks in the 2019 NFL Draft on weapons and blockers for Josh Rosen, who was the worst rookie quarterback by far.

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Pick change; previously Chris Lindstrom, G
Indianapolis Colts: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
The Colts have a great run defense, but they struggled to stop the pass. They need an upgrade at cornerback.

Byron Murphy is a very instinctive, ball-hawking cornerback. I’ve had him high in my 2020 NFL Mock Draft, but he declared despite being a redshirt sophomore. Murphy received second-round grades from the draft committee.
Oakland Raiders: Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
There have been rumors about the Raider players being unhappy about Derek Carr. As an NFL Hall of Fame running back once said, “Where there’s smoke, there’s mirrors.” Here’s a new quarterback Jon Gruden can develop.

San Francisco 49ers: Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
The 49ers have an atrocious secondary that they desperately need to address, given that they have to go up against Russell Wilson and Jared Goff twice per year.

Amani Oruwariye is a big cornerback (6-1, 203) who possesses some quickness. Long speed is a question mark, but if he shows well at the combine, he could be a first-round pick.
New York Giants: Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
The Giants need to address the right side of their offensive line, both at guard and tackle.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
The Jaguars need to give their new franchise quarterback a No. 1 receiver to throw to, as they currently don’t have any potent downfield threats.

Parris Campbell has big-play ability, but didn’t live up to it statistically in the past because of some poor passing. That has changed recently, as Campbell dominated Michigan in the regular-season finale. There’s a decent chance he’s the first receiver drafted.

Pick change; previously N’Keal Harry, WR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida
Buccaneer fans really wanted Derwin James in the 2018 NFL Draft. It turns out that they knew more about the draft than the team’s own general manager, which is sad. Perhaps Tampa can finally find an upgrade at safety at this juncture.

Chauncey Garnder-Johnson played nickel for the Gators last year, but has taken on a larger role. He’s a great athlete and possesses terrific upside as a dynamic safety.

Buffalo Bills: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
Kelvin Benjamin is finally gone, so the Bills need to focus on finding a No. 1 receiver for Josh Allen.

Marquise Brown is a small receiver (5-11, 162), but he can bolt for the end zone any time he gets his hands on the ball.
Denver Broncos: Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
The Broncos will give Case Keenum one more year to work with Gary Kubiak, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they used a second-day pick on a quarterback.

Jarrett Stidham struggled early in his first year at Auburn, but improved as the season progressed. He eventually knocked off Alabama and Georgia. Stidham, however, struggled in 2018.

Cincinnati Bengals: Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
There’s some concern that Vontaze Burfict’s career could be in jeopardy because of many concussions. If so, the Bengals will need two linebackers to join Nick Vigil at the position.

Vosean Joseph is a very instinctive and fast linebacker.
Detroit Lions: Brian Burns, DE/OLB, Florida State
The Lions don’t really have much of an edge threat outside of Ziggy Ansah, who barely plays. They’ll need to upgrade this area during the 2019 offseason.

Brian Burns needs to bulk up quite a bit, as he played at 220 pounds as a freshman, but he has a long frame, so he has the potential to fill out. Some mock drafts had Burns as a top-10 pick, but sources Charlie Campbell has spoken to believe Burns is a second-round prospect. Read more in the NFL Hot Press.

Green Bay Packers: Jerry Tillery, DE/DT, Notre Dame
Muhammad Wilkerson played well for the Packers in two-and-a-half games, but he’s out for the season, and he signed just a 1-year contract anyway. A replacement will be needed if he leaves.

Jerry Tillery is in the process of having a terrific season. If the defensive tackle class wasn’t so strong, he’d go much higher.
Atlanta Falcons: Jalen Jelks, DE, Oregon
Here’s more help for Atlanta’s front. Takk McKinley has gotten into trouble. Meanwhile, Vic Beasley has been a huge disappointment recently, so if he doesn’t improve, there might be consideration to replace him.

Jalen Jelks will need to add some weight if he wants to play in a 4-3, but he has the potential to be versatile enough to fit any scheme.

Washington Redskins: N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Washington could finally obtain a potential No. 1 receiver as a replacement for the disappointing Josh Doctson.

A 6-3 wide receiver with good speed, N’Keal Harry has the potential to become a first-round prospect. However, there are questions about his explosiveness, as sources Charlie Campbell spoke to compared him to Laquon Treadwell or Devin Funchess.

Pick change; previously Parris Campbell, WR
Carolina Panthers: Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
Ryan Kalil said he’s going to retire after this season, so here’s a replacement for him.

Erik McCoy is an athletic center who is having a great year. He should be selected at some point on Day 2.

Pick change; previously Elgton Jenkins, C

Miami Dolphins: Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
The Dolphins have a new regime in place, so it’s likely that they’ll want to select their own running back rather than staying with Kenyan Drake, Frank Gore and Kalen Ballage.

Damien Harris is a well-rounded running back. One source Charlie Campbell spoke to said Harris reminds him of Doug Martin.

Pick change; previously Erik McCoy, C
Cleveland Browns: Kelvin Harmon, WR, N.C. State
It was apparent in the loss to the Chargers that Baker Mayfield has no wide receivers to throw to besides Jarvis Landry. That must change starting next offseason.

Kelvin Harmon is a good route-runner who has made some clutch catches. He could be a No. 2 possession receiver in the pros.
Minnesota Vikings: Germaine Pratt, LB, N.C. State
The Vikings have some great defensive players, but they have a major weakness, which is their inability to cover in space. Their linebacking corps needs an injection of talent.

Germaine Pratt has good vision for a linebacker and can defend the run well. He’s a former safety.
Tennessee Titans: Michael Jordan, G/C, Ohio State
The Titans need to protect Marcus Mariota, who took 11 sacks in one game.

Michael Jordan can play both center and guard, so his versatility will make him appealing on Draft Day.
Pittsburgh Steelers: D’Andre Walker, LB, Georgia
The Steelers didn’t replace Ryan Shazier last offseason. I have to imagine that they’ll finally do so this spring.

D’Andre Walker is a good run defender who is decent in coverage. He was all over the place in the SEC Championship.
Philadelphia Eagles: Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
The Eagles were going to consider Sony Michel last April before the Patriots took him one pick earlier. With Jay Ajayi hitting free agency, Philadelphia will likely target a running back on Day 2.

Scouts like Justice Hill’s speed and acceleration to the second level.

Houston Texans: Benny Snell Jr., RB, Kentucky
The Texans’ coaching staff doesn’t trust Lamar Miller to stay healthy, so they may select someone to complement D’Onta Foreman.

Benny Snell Jr. averaged nearly six yards per carry in 2016, and now he’s the feature back with Boom Williams gone. He’s a tough runner who could sneak into the first round.
Houston Texans: Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
The Texans had an excellent pass rush and run defense last year, but they struggled in the secondary. They need to add some talent at cornerback to deal with T.Y. Hilton and other speedy receivers.

Jamel Dean has great size (6-2, 208) and tremendous potential.
New England Patriots: Clayton Thorson, QB, Northwestern
The Patriots have traded all of their potential successors for Tom Brady, so they’ll need to find a new one.

Clayton Thorson is an underrated prospect because of his dreadful supporting cast. He has plus mechanics, and he can make any pass, fitting throws into tight windows. He has a nice arm, and he’s also smart and athletic. He could be a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Philadelphia Eagles: Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
The Eagles traded for Golden Tate, but he didn’t mesh well with Carson Wentz, so they could let him go to recoup a compensatory pick of sorts. If so, here’s a new receiver for Wentz to work with next year.
Dallas Cowboys: Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
The Cowboys have a great defense, but their secondary is a weakness outside of Byron Jones. They’ve been trying to trade for Earl Thomas, so if they can’t get a deal done, here’s the safety upgrade they need.

Juan Thornhill is a sound tackler and covers very well.
Indianapolis Colts: Austin Bryant, DE, Clemson
The Colts could stand to add an edge rusher. Their defensive line is great at stopping the run, but doesn’t generate much pressure.
Los Angeles Chargers: Isaiah Buggs, NT, Alabama
Brandon Mebane is an impending 34-year-old free agent whom the Chargers may want to replace this offseason so that they aren’t gashed by the likes of Sony Michel again.

Isaiah Buggs has been a big-time run-stuffing nose tackle for Alabama since joining the team from the JUCO ranks.

Pick change; previously Ryan Finley, QB
New England Patriots: Amani Hooker, S/LB/CB, Iowa
Bill Belichick loves versatility from his defensive players, and that’s what he’s getting with Amani Hooker, who can play safety, linebacker and cornerback.

Kansas City Chiefs: Tre Lamar, LB, Clemson
The Chiefs need to fix the middle of their defense, as they have one of the worst linebacking corps in the NFL.

Tre Lamar missed a chunk of the 2017 season with injuries, but he projects as a potential early-round pick because of his length, speed and upside.
Kansas City Chiefs: Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
The Chiefs tried to trade for Earl Thomas, but couldn’t get the deal done before he got hurt. Here’s a new safety if they can’t sign Thomas next offseason. Charlie Campbell highlighted Nasir Adderley in a recent draft stock report. It seems as though Adderley could be chosen in the second round.
New Orleans Saints: Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
The Saints signed Dez Bryant and Brandon Marshall, hoping to find an upgrade across from Michael Thomas. Here’s a possible solution.

Riley Ridley possesses a tremendous amount of potential, but is a raw product who should’ve returned to school.