Round 1 of the 2019 NFL draft is now history, 32 players going off the board Thursday. Who might be the next 32 to hear their…
Round 1 of the 2019 NFL draft is now history, 32 players going off the board Thursday. Who might be the next 32 to hear their names called Friday night? Let’s take a crack at a second-round mock draft:
33. Cardinals — Cody Ford, OL, Oklahoma: Maybe he’s a guard. Maybe he stays at tackle. Either way, he’s accustomed to this offense, and Arizona’s line needs help everywhere. Ford also knows a thing or two about blocking for former Sooners teammate Kyler Murray.
34. Colts (from Jets) — Taylor Rapp, S, Washington: In a pick acquired in what turned out to be the Jets’ Sam Darnold package last year — and Indy’s first selection of this draft after Thursday’s trade out of Round 1 — GM Chris Ballard gets a versatile defensive back who can work effectively underneath while Malik Hooker patrols deep.
35. Raiders — Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama: Oakland’s fourth pick in the top 35 — if GM Mike Mayock doesn’t deal it to one of his many purported suitors — gets spent on a guy who can block, catch and be a downfield threat after averaging 16.1 yards per catch for the Crimson Tide last season. Should eventually be an upgrade over Derek Carr’s preferred receiver in 2018, departed TE Jared Cook.
36.49ers — Greedy Williams, CB, LSU: So he’s not a great tackler. He is a great cover guy with excellent ball skills. San Francisco sorely needs someone who can turn the ball over after setting an NFL record in 2018 with seven takeaways, the fewest by a team in a single season.
WINNERS, LOSERS: Giants botch first round with Daniel Jones pick
INTRIGUING MOVES: Steelers’ trade stands out
MOST QUESTIONABLE PICKS: Rashan Gary is a risk for Packers
37. Seahawks (from Giants) — Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida: Too much value to overlook here given Taylor got some votes as the draft’s best tackle and even more as its preeminent run blocker. Sounds like a fit for a Seattle club that wants to pound it on the ground and can do better than disappointing RT Germain Ifedi.
38. Jaguars — Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State: A pass catcher for new QB Nick Foles is a strong consideration, but further opportunities to get a decent one will likely remain. Risner fortifies the front and adds a measure of toughness to an offense that needs to get Leonard Fournette back into battering ram mode.
39. Buccaneers — Drew Lock, QB, Missouri: Well, looky here. Lock has lots of starting experience, a crackling right arm and just enough swagger.
