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NFL mock draft: Feb. 11, 2019
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NFL mock draft: Feb. 11, 2019

As we anticipate the NFL combine in late February, here's a look at our latest mock draft. Nick Bosa remains the top pick, but from there the puzzle pieces continue to shift.

 
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1. Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State

Arizona Cardinals: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
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Still the consensus top player on the board, Bosa could create a ferocious pass rush opposite Chandler Jones in Arizona. More likely, the Cardinals will trade down to a quarterback-needy team or even fulfill new head coach Kliff Kingsbury's dreams by taking Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray.

 
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2. San Francisco 49ers: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama

San Francisco 49ers: Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
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The 49ers are hoping to finish developing a dominant defensive line with former first-round picks DeForest Buckner and Solomon Thomas, and Williams could be the final piece. The youthful defensive tackle has jumped up draft boards after finishing with eight sacks and 71 tackles in his sophomore season at Alabama.

 
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3. New York Jets: Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky

New York Jets: Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky
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Allen is still in the conversation as the first overall draft choice after recording 17 sacks for Kentucky last season. The Jets are encouraged by Sam Darnold's rookie development, but the value in this spot is on defense. 

 
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4. Oakland Raiders: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan

Oakland Raiders: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
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Oakland needs a pass rusher in the worst way after recording only 13 sacks for the entire 2018 season. Gary could help immediately; he had 9.5 sacks in 22 games over the last two seasons.

 
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5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, LB, LSU

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin White, LB, LSU
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Bruce Arians has been hired to fix Jameis Winston, and wide receiver could be a path if DeSean Jackson isn't back for 2019. However, the value here is better on defense, and White could potentially replace Kwon Alexander, who suffered a torn ACL last season and is set for free agency.

 
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6. New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State

New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
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Haskins still looks like the top quarterback on the board, but he probably won't fall this far if recent history of teams trading up for signal-callers in the draft is any indication. He would cause a stir in the New York media if the Giants retain Eli Manning on the roster.

 
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7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma

Jacksonville Jaguars: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
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Murray announced on Monday that he's "fully committing" to football. The Heisman Trophy winner was responsible for more than 5,300 yards of offense last season and is a dynamic option if the Jaguars whiff on signing Nick Foles.

 
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8. Detroit Lions: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson

Detroit Lions: Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
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The Lions will be in a position to add at defensive end if they're unable to re-sign free agent Ezekiel Ansah. Ferrell is a potentially dominant edge rusher, with 27 sacks over the last three seasons.

 
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9. Buffalo Bills: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State

Buffalo Bills: Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
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The retirement of Kyle Williams leaves big shoes to fill in Buffalo. Simmons has the skills to fit well next to run-stuffer Star Lotulelei in the 4-3, with seven sacks and 30 tackles for loss over the last two seasons.

 
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10. Denver Broncos: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri

Denver Broncos: Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
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Denver has been connected so much to Lock that it's almost creepy, and at this point the Broncos could be required to use significant draft capital to trade up for him, with the possibility that another team could trade up in the top 10 to get him. Lock made nice progress at Mizzou last season, but his accuracy on short throws is still a question mark.

 
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11. Cincinnati Bengals: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU

Cincinnati Bengals: Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
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Cincinnati's defense got old quickly, particularly on the back end. Williams has a chance to immediately impact what was one of the worst defenses in football during 2018.

 
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12. Green Bay Packers: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama

Green Bay Packers: Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
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Green Bay is still in a good position at left tackle with veteran David Bakhtiari, but former first-round pick Bryan Bulaga continues to have trouble staying on the field. Given Aaron Rodgers' growing fragility, it wouldn't be a shock to see the Packers address the line.

 
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13. Miami Dolphins: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

Miami Dolphins: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
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Miami clearly missed Ndamukong Suh last year, more so in stopping the run than the pass. Oliver is a potentially dominant player in all facets despite missing time last season with a knee injury. He has the versatility along the defensive line that new head coach Brian Flores is looking for.

 
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14. Atlanta Falcons: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida

Atlanta Falcons: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
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This is a huge draft for Atlanta's front office after a big decline last season. The team needs help on the offensive line to add to Jake Matthews and Alex Mack.

 
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15. Washington Redskins: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke

Washington Redskins: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
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It hasn't been fun being a Redskins fan recently, and the Alex Smith situation makes things even more futile. Smith's status is up in the air after a catastrophic leg injury, yet the team probably can't afford to add a top veteran like Nick Foles or Joe Flacco to replace him. Jones might need some development time and probably wouldn't be a first-round pick in a normal year, but he has the advantage of a weak quarterback class.

 
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16. Carolina Panthers: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State

Carolina Panthers: Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State
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Sweat was the talk of Senior Bowl practice, and his elite tools make him a great value if he falls to the middle of the first round. He had 22.5 sacks over the last two seasons for the Bulldogs and would be a steal for a Panthers team that desperately needs to add a pass rusher.

 
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17. Cleveland Browns: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma

Cleveland Browns: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
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Ford's versatility with the ability to step in at guard or tackle will be intriguing for many teams. Cleveland is still looking for ways to make its investment in Baker Mayfield more profitable, and one of those will be to improve the offensive line with his former teammate at Oklahoma.

 
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18. Minnesota Vikings: Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State

Minnesota Vikings: Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
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Minnesota has clearly needed help on the offensive line, and Risner has the potential to be an immediate plug and play after four seasons at Kansas State.

 
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19. Tennessee Titans: Jachai Polite, DE, Florida

Tennessee Titans: Jachai Polite, DE, Florida
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Tennessee needs more help along the defensive line for star Jurrell Casey, and Polite shows huge upside. While slightly undersized, Polite showed impressive ability with 11 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss in his junior season.

 
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20. Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa

Pittsburgh Steelers: T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
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Ben Roethlisberger has long made his feelings known about adding a tight end in the draft . Vance McDonald is a solid player, but he doesn't have the ceiling of Hockenson. Hockenson has been flying up draft boards after declaring early, as he finished last season with 49 receptions for 760 yards and six touchdowns.

 
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21. Seattle Seahawks: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson

Seattle Seahawks: Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
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Seattle has used mid-round picks on Jarran Reed and Nazair Jones recently, but neither player can make the impact that Wilkins can. He had 16 sacks in four seasons at Clemson.

 
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22. Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma

Baltimore Ravens: Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
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Baltimore needs to do all it can to help Lamar Jackson develop as a passer, and a big-play threat like Brown would be one part of the equation. The team is lacking youth at wideout and despite a surprising contribution from John Brown last season, the Ravens could use a future speedster to develop with Jackson. Brown averaged 18.3 yards per reception in two seasons at Oklahoma.

 
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23. Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia

Houston Texans: Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
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The Texans could need help in the secondary if they don't re-sign their pending free agents, cornerback Kareem Jackson and safety Tyrann Mathieu. Baker has been extremely productive over the last three seasons for the Bulldogs.

 
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24. Oakland Raiders (via Bears): Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama

Oakland Raiders (via Bears): Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
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The Raiders have been complimentary of Jalen Richard's ability, but it remains to be seen if he's capable as a bell cow back. Jacobs has similar versatility but could possibly take on a bigger workload. He doesn't have much mileage on his wheels with a total of 299 touches in his Alabama career. 

 
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25. Philadelphia Eagles: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington

Philadelphia Eagles: Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
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With Ronald Darby becoming a free agent and the Eagles struggling at times in the secondary last season, cornerback is in play. Murphy is coming off a productive season for the Huskies, with four picks and 58 tackles.

 
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26. Indianapolis Colts: Brian Burns, DE, Florida State

Indianapolis Colts: Brian Burns, DE, Florida State
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The Colts hit home runs in last year's draft but still have a few areas of need, as they try to take the next step to becoming Super Bowl contenders. 2018 second-round pick Kemoko Turay showed potential, but Burns would be a great value at this spot in a deep draft for pass rushers. He had 10 sacks for a bad Seminoles team last year.

 
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27. Oakland Raiders (via Cowboys): A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss

Oakland Raiders (via Cowboys): A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
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The Raiders will almost certainly be selecting a wideout early in the draft after trading Amari Cooper to Dallas. Brown has huge ability, with consecutive 1,200-plus yard seasons at Ole Miss.

 
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28. Los Angeles Chargers: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan

Los Angeles Chargers: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
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Linebacker could be an area of need for the Chargers with Denzel Perryman a pending free agent. Bush has the ability and versatility to address the need. He had 10 sacks and 161 tackles over the last two seasons for the Wolverines.

 
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29. Kansas City Chiefs: Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson

Kansas City Chiefs: Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
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Regardless of whether the Chiefs are able to re-sign Steven Nelson, they could be in the market for a cornerback. Mullen was Clemson's best at that position over the last two seasons and has the size (6-foot-2) that the Chiefs look for in press corners.

 
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30. Green Bay Packers (via Saints): Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech

Green Bay Packers (via Saints): Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech
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Ferguson set the career sack record at Louisiana Tech after recording a whopping 17.5 sacks last season. The Packers have been lacking a truly elite pass rusher since Clay Matthews' decline.

 
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31. Los Angeles Rams: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson

Los Angeles Rams: Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
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With the possibility of losing Ndamukong Suh, nose tackle could be a priority for the Rams. Lawrence is comparably sized and a potentially dominant run-stuffer next to Aaron Donald.

 
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32. New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama

New England Patriots: Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama
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Rob Gronkowski's future is up in the air after contemplating retirement last offseason. Smith is a rare big-play threat at tight end who could step in immediately after averaging more than 16 yards per reception last season.

 
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Will Grier, QB, West Virginia

Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
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Grier is a pocket passer whose upside could be limited, but he's also arguably the most NFL-ready signal-caller available. We shouldn't rule him out as an early-season starter in 2019. Teams like the Giants, Jaguars and Patriots could be interested.

 
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N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State

N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
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Harry's tools and productivity make him an appetizing early-round pick. Harry is likely an early second-round value for teams like the Cardinals, Colts, Jags, Bucs or Bills.

 
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D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
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An immediate game changer because of his speed, Metcalf could be a difference maker for a playoff team in 2019. He has impressive measurables and averaged 21.9 yards per reception when he was healthy last season.

 
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Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina

Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
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Injuries were an issue for Samuel during his college career, but he jumped off the screen with the ball in his hands as a receiver and kick returner. He finished last season with 11 touchdowns in 12 games. He's a complementary piece for almost any team in 2019.

 
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Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama

Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
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Safety-needy teams like the Chiefs, Raiders and Seahawks could take a long look at Thompson. He a breakout junior season, with 78 tackles and two picks last year.

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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