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2019 first-round NFL mock draft
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2019 first-round NFL mock draft

Even though the NFL preseason is just starting, it's never too soon to look toward 2019. 

Here's a look at our latest mock draft for 2019 as of August 11.

 
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1. Cleveland Browns: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State

Cleveland Browns: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
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The younger brother of Chargers star Joey Bosa, Nick had 8.5 sacks in his sophomore season for the Buckeyes. He's currently the consensus No. 1 overall prospect in college.

 
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2. Buffalo Bills: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

Buffalo Bills: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
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An All-American for the Cougars, Oliver had 5.5 sacks and 73 tackles in his sophomore season. His talent jumps off the page in Houston as a truly dominant defensive tackle comparable to Aaron Donald.

 
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3. Indianapolis Colts: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan

Indianapolis Colts: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
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Indy addressed its offensive line in this year's draft, but the pass rush is also a huge need. Gary had 5.5 sacks and 58 tackles last season for the Wolverines.

 
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4. Arizona Cardinals: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson

Arizona Cardinals: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
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Ferrell is a centerpiece of a truly dominant Tigers defensive line heading into 2018. He would have been a first-round pick if he declared this year after finishing with 9.5 sacks last season.

 
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5. Miami Dolphins: A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss

Miami Dolphins: A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
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Miami spent big on the offseason at wideout, but it remains to be seen what impact Danny Amendola and Albert Wilson can have. In addition, DeVante Parker could be a free agent after 2019. Brown had 75 receptions for 1,252 yards and 11 scores for the Rebels last season.

 
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6. New York Jets: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson

New York Jets: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
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The Jets' dominant defensive line of years past is no more, so they must try to rebuild it. Lawrence resembles former Jet Sheldon Richardson's potential with 8.5 sacks in two seasons at Clemson while listed at 6-5, 340 pounds.

 
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7. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama

Cincinnati Bengals: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
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Tackle remains a major need for the Bengals, who acquired the aged Cordy Glenn for left tackle and moved Jake Fisher over to the right side this season. Williams has the potential to answer the problems playing at either spot.

 
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8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
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This is a make-or-break year for former No. 1 overall draft choice Jameis Winston, who is suspended for the first three games due to more off-field transgressions. Lock has a huge arm but really needs to harness it, peaking at just a 57.8 percent completion rate in 2017. The development of his accuracy under a new offensive coordinator this season will determine if he can stick as an early first-round draft prospect.

 
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9. Washington Redskins: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss

Washington Redskins: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
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Trent Williams continues to hold down the left side of Washington's offensive line, but Washington could add more line depth after the 2018 season. It's possible that Little could be pushed to guard in the short term, similar to what former Rebel Laremy Tunsil did in his first year in Miami.

 
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10. Detroit Lions: Andraez "Greedy" Williams, CB, LSU

Detroit Lions: Andraez "Greedy" Williams, CB, LSU
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Matt Patricia continues to rebuild the Lions' defensive talent. While the team drafted Teez Tabor in the second round this year, it could use more depth at the position. How about a long-term pairing of "Teez" and "Greedy?" Arguably the top corner prospect heading into the 2018 season, Williams had six picks last season.

 
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11. Denver Broncos: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia

Denver Broncos: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
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Denver has been leaking secondary talent, most recently Aqib Talib. While the Broncos are comfortable with starters Bradley Roby and Chris Harris, they could use more depth. Baker had three picks and 44 tackles last season, along with nine passes defensed.

 
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12. Chicago Bears: Raekwon Davis, DE, Alabama

Chicago Bears: Raekwon Davis, DE, Alabama
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The Bears are developing a solid front seven, and Davis could be the final piece. He had 8.5 sacks and 69 tackles in his sophomore season at Alabama and is a towering presence at 6-7, 300-plus pounds.

 
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13. Seattle Seahawks: Trey Adams, OT, Washington

Seattle Seahawks: Trey Adams, OT, Washington
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Seattle signed Duane Brown to a long-term contract, but the jury is still out on former first-round pick Germain Ifedi. Adams is one of the top prospects in a deep tackle class.

 
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14. New York Giants: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

New York Giants: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
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The Giants had the opportunity to find a long-term replacement for Eli Manning this year but opted for Saquon Barkley instead. 2019 could be the year with Herbert. He hasn't put up big numbers in Oregon's run-first offense, but he did complete more than 67 percent of his passes last season, fitting the West Coast scheme.

 
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15. Las Vegas Raiders: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

Las Vegas Raiders: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
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Oakland drafted three defensive linemen this year to give Khalil Mack some help, but the temptation of a loaded defensive line class next year might be too much to pass up. Wilkins had five sacks and 60 tackles last season, showing the ability to play the pass and the run.

 
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16. Dallas Cowboys: Devin White, LB, LSU

Dallas Cowboys: Devin White, LB, LSU
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The Cowboys took Leighton Vander Esch to replace Anthony Hitchens in this year's draft and could look toward another linebacker to be Sean Lee's long-term replacement. White had a staggering 133 tackles in 2017.

 
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17. Baltimore Ravens: Joe Jackson, DL, Miami (FL)

Baltimore Ravens: Joe Jackson, DL, Miami (FL)
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Terrell Suggs is still going strong, but the Ravens must find a successor. Jackson has 14 sacks in two seasons for the Hurricanes.

 
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18. Green Bay Packers (via Saints): Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn

Green Bay Packers (via Saints): Jarrett Stidham, QB, Auburn
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Aaron Rodgers still has time left as he enters his age 35 season, but with two first-round picks, the Pack could look for his long-term replacement next year. The accurate Stidham has completed 67 percent of his passes between Baylor and Auburn.

 
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19. Carolina Panthers: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa

Carolina Panthers: Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
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Greg Olsen played only seven games last season due to injury, and he enters his age 33 season. The end is likely near. Fant is considered the top prospect at the tight end position after catching 11 touchdowns for the Hawkeyes last year.

 
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20. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Allen, LB, Kentucky

San Francisco 49ers: Josh Allen, LB, Kentucky
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Josh Allen is coming off two excellent seasons for the Wildcats with a combined 14 sacks at linebacker. The 49ers have had off-field concerns with 2017 first-round pick Reuben Foster, who is set to miss two games this season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

 
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21. Jacksonville Jaguars: Shea Patterson, QB, Michigan

Jacksonville Jaguars: Shea Patterson, QB, Michigan
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Blake Bortles signed a two-year contract extension in the offseason, which indicates the Jaguars aren't quite convinced he's their long-term answer. Patterson transferred from Ole Miss to Michigan, where he will get tutoring from Jim Harbaugh this season.

 
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22. Houston Texans: David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin

Houston Texans: David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin
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Houston made some offseason moves on the offensive line, but it's still a major concern going into 2018. That's especially an issue with Deshaun Watson returning from knee surgery. Next year will be a great chance to address the line for good with a tackle like Edwards.

 
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23. Tennessee Titans: Zach Allen, DE, Boston College

Tennessee Titans: Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
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Tennessee is still looking to add more talent around star defensive tackle Jurrell Casey. Allen had an amazing 100 tackles and four sacks last season.

 
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24. Los Angeles Chargers: Will Grier, QB, West Virginia

Los Angeles Chargers: Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
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Grier very well could be the top pick in next year's draft if things go his way. An accurate playmaker, he threw for nearly 3,500 yards in 11 games last season but was sidelined for the last few games with a finger injury. The Chargers could be in the market for a young quarterback with Philip Rivers approaching the end of his career.

 
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25. Atlanta Falcons: Beau Benzschawel, OG, Wisconsin

Atlanta Falcons: Beau Benzschawel, OG, Wisconsin
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Right guard is currently Atlanta's weak link along the offensive line. Benzschawel is considered the best guard prospect in the class at this stage.

 
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26. Green Bay Packers: Anfernee Jennings, LB, Alabama

Green Bay Packers: Anfernee Jennings, LB, Alabama
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Linebacker continues to be a need for the Packers, even though they have high hopes for third-round pick Oren Burks. Jennings had six tackles for loss and 41 overall tackles despite somewhat limited playing time last season.

 
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27. Philadelphia Eagles: Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State

Philadelphia Eagles: Dre'Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
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Philadelphia loves its defensive line rotation with basically two units of great talent. It still remains to be seen if Chris Long and Michael Bennett will be around next season, so the Eagles might need to reload. Jones can plug the middle, with 71 tackles over the last two seasons.

 
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28. Kansas City Chiefs: Michael Jackson, CB, Miami (FL)

Kansas City Chiefs: Michael Jackson, CB, Miami (FL)
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The Chiefs are already thin in the secondary, especially at corner behind Kendall Fuller and Steven Nelson. Jackson had a breakout junior season with 43 tackles and four interceptions.

 
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29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford

Pittsburgh Steelers: Bryce Love, RB, Stanford
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Le'Veon Bell and the Steelers have had a falling out over his contract, and it sounds like 2018 could be Bell's last year in Pittsburgh. Love would be quite the replacement, as the Heisman Trophy favorite rushed for 2,218 yard and 19 touchdowns last year. He's not quite the threat that Bell is as a receiver, however.

 
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30. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn

Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
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Minnesota has one of the most talented defensive lines in the NFL, but the team has to work on keeping it that way. Everson Griffen is entering his ninth NFL season, and Sheldon Richardson is signed for just this year. Brown is a mammoth at 6-foot-5, 316 pounds, and he had 57 tackles and three sacks last season.

 
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31. New England Patriots: Ryan Finley, QB, NC State

New England Patriots: Ryan Finley, QB, NC State
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As Tom Brady approaches his age 41 season, the Patriots need to find a long-term replacement again. Finley upped his accuracy last season, completing more than 65 percent of his passes with more than 3,500 yards passing in 13 games.

 
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32. Los Angeles Rams: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan

Los Angeles Rams: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
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Bush is undersized at 5-foot-11, but he proved to be an elite contributor last season with 95 tackles and 5.5 sacks. The Rams have seemingly gone all in for 2018, but linebacker looks like their weakest spot heading into the season.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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