NFL three-round mock draft: April 15, 2019

Murray still looks like a future Cardinal, fulfilling new head coach Kliff Kingsbury's desires. Meanwhile, it looks like 2018 first-round pick Josh Rosen could be headed to Washington as a result.

The 49ers already invested heavily in improving their pass rush by acquiring Dee Ford from the Chiefs and signing him to a lucrative contract extension. As a result, it wouldn't be a shock if they traded back or selected Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, but Bosa is the consensus most talented player in the draft.

There are reports the Jets have Allen as their primary target, but trading the pick is also a possibility. Allen has the upside to be the No. 1 overall pick, but it remains to be seen if the Jets see more value moving down. He had a strong combine, including a 4.23 second shuttle, second-best among edge rushers. 

Williams had a great combine, including an outstanding 4.83 second 40 time. He's worthy of a top five pick after recording eight sacks and 71 tackles in his breakout sophomore season at Alabama. The Raiders could also change course and select one of the available quarterbacks.

White was already considered the top linebacker prospect available and made further headlines when he ran a blazing 4.42 second 40 at the combine. He recorded a total of 256 tackles over the last two seasons. Tampa Bay remains in the market for a linebacker despite signing Deone Bucannon, and it looks like White will be the pick.

Oliver nursed a knee injury last season but looked healthy at the combine with 32 bench reps (tied for third-best among defensive linemen) and a 120-inch broad jump. The Giants desperately need a pass rusher after losing Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon over the last two offseasons, and their interest in Dwayne Haskins waning with the quarterback's stock plummeting.

Jacksonville needs an offensive tackle after cutting Jermey Parnell, and the offensive line should be a top priority to protect soon-to-be starter Nick Foles. Taylor is emerging as the top prospect at the position.

Sweat was the talk of Senior Bowl practice, and he helped his stock even more at the combine after running an electric 4.41 second 40-yard dash. Detroit spent big on Trey Flowers already this offseason and could add another impact pass-rusher in Sweat.

Gary certainly has the physical gifts to garner a top 10 selection, but he never had huge sack numbers at Michigan. Jerry Hughes turns 31 in August, and Trent Murphy struggled last season, so the Bills do have a need.

John Elway has danced with Lock for months, but it remains to be seen if the Broncos will take a quarterback at No. 10 after trading for Joe Flacco. There are questions about Lock's accuracy, but he throws a beautiful deep ball.

Cincinnati is in desperate need of a linebacker after moving on from Vontaze Burfict. Bush lacks the desired height at 5-foot-11, but he more than makes up for it with his athleticism. He ran a 4.43 second 40-yard dash with a 40.5 inch vertical at the combine, both elite marks that should erase any concerns. 

Hockenson had a good combine with a 4.70 second 40 time and 37.5-inch vertical jump, and his potential is through the roof after gaining 760 yards and scoring six times as a sophomore at Iowa. The Packers have Jimmy Graham, but Hockenson's potential could be too high to pass up.

Haskins is arguably the top quarterback available, but the lack of major quarterback-needy teams atop the draft could make him drop. Miami certainly has a need, although it signed Ryan Fitzpatrick as a placeholder.

Grady Jarrett is back on the franchise tag, meaning the Falcons could look to replace him after 2019. Wilkins could be in the lineup next to him in the short term and has a high floor. He recorded 5.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss last year.

Metcalf was the talk of the combine after running a 4.33 second 40-yard dash, tying for the wideout lead with 27 bench reps and showing off a 40.5 inch vertical. However, not all of his test results were great. There should be concern about Metcalf's ability to get separation on shorter routes. He had the third-slowest time in the three-cone and the fourth-slowest time in the shuttle. Washington is in desperate need of offensive weapons, as neither Josh Doctson nor Paul Richardson panned out last year. The potential acquisition of quarterback Josh Rosen would also allow Washington to address wideout early.

A pass rusher is at the top of Carolina's list heading into the draft. Burns had a great combine weekend with a 4.53 second 40-yard dash and a 129-inch broad jump. He had 23 sacks in three seasons for the Seminoles.

If the Giants bypass Dwayne Haskins at No. 6, taking Jones with their next first-round choice is a possibility. Jones needs some time to develop and never put up huge numbers at Duke, and he could learn behind Eli Manning in New York.

Offensive line help remains a big need for the Vikings. While Williams didn't have a spectacular combine, his tape should put him in the top 20 picks.

The Titans are in the market for a pass rusher, especially after Brian Orakpo's retirement. Ferrell's production has improved in every season at Clemson, culminating with 11.5 sacks last year, and he would easily be a top 10 pick in draft classes thinner in pass rushers.

Pittsburgh signed cornerback Steven Nelson, but he's likely to play the slot. With Artie Burns' struggles, cornerback is a need. Williams is the best cornerback on the board and had an excellent combine, running a 4.37 second 40-yard dash.

Lindstrom is the best pure guard on the board, and he could be an upgrade over either Mike Iupati or D.J. Fluker for the Seahawks. The lack of great interior options is pushing him into the first round.

Bradbury put himself squarely in first-round territory with an epic combine performance. He finished third among all offensive linemen with a 4.92 second 40-yard dash, had 34 bench reps and led the group with a 7.41 second three-cone. The Ravens have a need at center, and their focus on the run after installing Lamar Jackson at quarterback could make this a bigger need than their wide receiver or defensive vacancies.

Dillard had a nice combine, including a sub-5.0 second 40 time. Houston could use more offensive line help after Deshaun Watson was sacked a league-high 62 times last season.

Fant's stock is on the rise after one of the most impressive combines from a tight end in years. He led all tight ends in the 40-yard dash (4.50 seconds), vertical jump (39.5 inches), broad jump (10 feet, 7 inches) and three-cone (6.81 seconds). He has the college production, to boot, with 18 touchdowns over the last two seasons. Oakland is in the market for a tight end after allowing Jared Cook to walk in free agency.

Philadelphia re-signed Ronald Darby, but as last season showed, the Eagles could use more depth in the secondary.  Murphy is coming off a productive season for the Huskies, with four picks and 58 tackles.

The other wideout at Ole Miss, Brown had more than 1,200 yards receiving in consecutive seasons. Indianapolis struggled to find a second wideout behind T.Y. Hilton last year, and it remains to be seen if new acquisition Devin Funchess is the answer.

Jacobs didn't participate in the drills at the combine due to a groin injury, but he's still the top running back available on most boards. A three-down talent, Jacobs wasn't overused at Alabama. The Raiders signed Isaiah Crowell recently, but it remains to be seen if they trust him to be their starter.

A huge prospect with versatility, Ford's stock has risen since the end of the 2018 season. He cut short his combine bench session due to an injury, but that shouldn't significantly hurt his stock as one of the most versatile linemen available. L.A. could use a right tackle prospect to compete with Sam Tevi.

Kansas City had major issues in coverage last season and lost starting cornerback Steven Nelson in free agency. A productive college player, Baker showed adequate speed with a 4.52-second 40 time.

The Packers loaded up on wideouts late in last year's draft, but that group is still a work in progress. Brown didn't work out at the combine following foot surgery, but it might not hurt his stock. He averaged 18.3 yards per reception in two seasons at Oklahoma and could be an immediate impact player.

The stout Lawrence will immediately become one of the biggest defensive linemen in the NFL and should do a nice job generating double teams for a long time. He would be a nice piece next to Aaron Donald, effectively replacing Ndamukong Suh at nose tackle.

Simmons could miss all of next season after tearing his ACL while preparing for the combine, but he was a potential top 20 pick before the injury. He would be quite a value pick for a Patriots team that will need help up front.

Harry's combine performance was overshadowed by that of D.K. Metcalf, but it was still strong for his size (6-foot-2, 228 pounds) with a 4.53-second 40 and a 38.5 inch vertical. The college production is also there, with consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. Arizona has selected an early wideout in each of the last two drafts but still doesn't have an heir to the throne when Larry Fitzgerald retires.

Malik Hooker is a staple at safety for the Colts, but they could still use some help next to him. Abram had 99 tackles, three sacks and two picks last season as a do-everything safety.

Adderley has versatility to play safety or corner, so he will be an attractive player if he falls to the second day. There are questions about Adderley because he's coming from a small school and didn't participate in the combine drills, but he shows plenty of upside. Oakland added Lamarcus Joyner this offseason, but 2016 first-round draft pick Karl Joseph is looking like a bust.

San Francisco needs immediate help in the interior of its offensive line. Risner could fill in at guard in the short term and potentially move to tackle if Joe Staley (soon to be 35) plans to retire soon.

The athletic Ya-Sin has faced limited top talent in college, but his body and athleticism make him one of the more interesting prospects in this draft. The Giants still have Janoris Jenkins but need cornerback help after trading Eli Apple last year.

Whether he's contributing as a kick returner or on offense, Samuel is a magician with the ball in his hands. Jacksonville needs to give Nick Foles some help after coming over from a more talented Philadelphia offense.

Star defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was absent from voluntary workouts recently and could be cut by the Bucs. Tillery did well at the combine despite a shoulder injury that he had surgery for recently. He has excellent size at 6-foot-7 and recorded seven sacks last season as a potential McCoy replacement.

Buffalo was aggressive adding offensive linemen this offseason, starting with center Mitch Morse, but the Bills have needs along the right side of the line. McGary is a huge tackle at 6-foot-8 and could be Buffalo's right tackle in Week 1.

The Broncos allowed center Matt Paradis to walk in free agency, so center is a potential need. McCoy could go on the first day and would be a nice value if he falls to Denver in the second round.

Little has had some unfavorable reports but has good size and athleticism. He could compete with Bobby Hart immediately at right tackle for the Bengals.

Detroit added Justin Coleman in the offseason but has struggled to get much out of 2017 second-round pick Teez Tabor. Layne had a solid combine and is one of the biggest corners in the draft at 6-foot-3. He had 72 tackles for the Spartans last season.

Green Bay signed Adrian Amos this offseason but still needs more depth. Thornhill was a highly productive player at Virginia last year with 98 tackles and six interceptions.

Atlanta's defense was roosted after star safety Keanu Neal got injured early last season, so the need for more depth is clear. A productive ballhawk at Florida, Gardner-Johnson had nine picks in three seasons and also had 71 tackles last season.

Grier has been a winner at Florida and West Virginia during his career and also highly accurate, completing nearly 66 percent of his passes. He could be a bargain on a second day for a team looking for a possible starter, which the Skins will be if they don't acquire Josh Rosen.

Campbell helped himself at the combine as much as any player, tying for the 40-time lead among wideouts this year at 4.31 seconds. He also had an outstanding senior season, with 90 receptions for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. Carolina has taken wideouts early in consecutive drafts, but Campbell would be a potential deep threat whose skill set doesn't overlap that of D.J. Moore or Curtis Samuel.

Miami desperately needs more pass rushers, especially after losing Cameron Wake. Polite didn't test well but is coming off an 11-sack season.

Cleveland has an opening at safety after trading Jabrill Peppers. Rapp is a true playmaking prospect. He had 58 tackles, four sacks and two picks for the Huskies last season.

Minnesota lost Sheldon Richardson in free agency, so defensive tackle could be a draft priority. Jones had a great junior season with 8.5 sacks and would be an excellent second-round value.

Tennessee lost Delanie Walker in Week 1 last season and got almost no production from Jonnu Smith. With Walker in his mid-30s, the Titans would be smart to address the position. The athletic Smith didn't match the Iowa duo of Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson at the combine, but he's still a talented receiver who had 710 yards and seven touchdowns last year.

There are questions about Butler's hands, but he's physically gifted at 6-foot-6. He averaged 22.0 yards per reception last season and had 16 touchdowns over the last two seasons. Pittsburgh has been masterful at developing wideouts, and Butler has tools that JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Washington lack.

Left tackle Jason Peters is approaching the end of his career at age 37, so the Eagles have to start thinking about his replacement. Howard hasn't faced great competition at Alabama State but should have time to develop.

Houston lost former first-round pick Kevin Johnson and could use insurance behind its veteran cornerback trio. Love was a strong cornerback for the Fighting Irish but could drop to late in the second day due to so-so combine results.

The Texans signed Tashaun Gipson to replace Tyrann Mathieu but could use more depth behind Gipson and young Justin Reid. Hooker had 65 tackles and four interceptions for the Hawkeyes last season.

New England is thin at linebacker, with Dont'a Hightower struggling to stay on the field on recent years. Wilson was a productive linebacker for the Crimson Tide and also a playmaker, with six picks in the last two seasons.

Philadelphia loves to rotate pass rushers, and Winvoich would be one more in the mix. He had a strong combine after recording 18.5 sacks over the last three seasons.

Dallas could use help at safety and already talked to Eric Berry this offseason. A productive player at safety for the last three seasons for Maryland, Savage capped off his college career with 52 tackles and four interceptions last year.

The Colts signed Justin Houston, but could use more edge rushers. Allen had 100 tackles in his junior season before regressing to 61 last season, but he's established himself as a solid edge player.

The Chargers found a star in last year's draft at safety with Derwin James and are looking to build alongside him. Thompson had a breakout 2018 season at Alabama with 78 tackles and two picks as one of the defense's top playmakers. 

Kansas City likes Austin Reiter as a potential replacement for departed free agent Mitch Morse, but Jenkins is another option. Jenkins was a solid starter in his career for the Bulldogs.

New Orleans is looking for a No. 2 wideout next to Michael Thomas, with Ted Ginn aging and struggling to stay on the field last year. Arcega-Whiteside stands at 6-foot-3 and had a staggering 28 touchdowns in three seasons at Stanford.

The Chiefs lost both Justin Houston and Dee Ford in the offseason, so they're definitely in the market for an edge rusher. Ferguson is the all-time college leader in sacks but wasn't able to participate in drills during the combine due to a past arrest.

Isabella is flying up draft boards after a blazing 40-yard dash at the combine, and he has the college production to back it up, with 102 receptions for 1,698 yards and 13 scores last year at UMass. He would seem like a perfect fit for New England, which currently has a need at wideout.

Arizona added Robert Alford this offseason but could use further cornerback depth behind him and Patrick Peterson. Johnson was inconsistent in college but is a scouting marvel with great athleticism at 6-foot-3.

Saquon Barkley's replacement at Penn State, Sanders had more than 1,400 yards from scrimmage last season and averaged 5.8 yards per carry. While James Conner and Jaylen Samuels filled in nicely for Le'Veon Bell last season, Sanders could provide even more explosiveness.

Kyle Shanahan is always on the lookout for speed wideouts, and Hall is one of the best available in this year's draft. Injuries were a major problem for Hall in college, but he had more than 22.0 yards per reception over the last two years and blew away the combine with a 4.39 second 40 time and 43.5 inch vertical. He has the potential to take the top off any defense.

The Jets had some buyer's remorse after Trumaine Johnson played only 10 games last season, and they need more depth at cornerback. Mullen was Clemson's best at that position over the last two seasons and has good size at 6-foot-2. He showed more than adequate speed after running a 4.46 second 40-yard dash at the combine.

Entering his fourth season Jalen Ramsey is set for a huge payday soon, and that might not coming from Jacksonville. Oruwariye is a huge cornerback, and he's coming off a breakout season with 50 tackles and three interceptions. He could be Ramsey's replacement in 2020 if the Jags opt to trade their star corner.

Harris lacks the receiving prowess of Alabama teammate Josh Jacobs, but he's been a productive runner over the last three seasons. For his four-year college career, Harris had more than 3,000 yards rushing and 6.4 yards per carry. Tampa Bay spent a second-round pick on Ronald Jones last year, but he contributed almost nothing in his rookie season.

The speedy McLaurin averaged 20.0 yards per catch with the Buckeyes last season, along with 11 touchdowns in 35 catches. He's a bit of a project, but Denver needs more depth at wideout after trading Demaryius Thomas last year and seeing Emmanuel Sanders suffer a major injury late last season.

Cincinnati desperately needs help in the secondary, where it struggled last season. A huge 6-foot-3 corner, Williams had a breakout junior season with 61 tackles and four picks before declaring for the draft.

The Patriots have seen massive turnover along the defensive line recently. Michael Bennett has replaced Trey Flowers, but Collier could be their long-term replacement. He had 42 tackles and six sacks last season.

Buffalo recently signed Frank Gore to pair with LeSean McCoy, but it's unlikely either running back will be playing much longer. Montgomery didn't show great speed at the combine but is a potential three-down back who had more than 1,300 yards from scrimmage in consecutive seasons at Iowa State.

Green Bay needs help on the interior, and Deiter has experience at nearly every spot along the line in college. An interior lineman at the next level, Deiter had a strong Senior Bowl week.

Washington lost Preston Smith in the offseason, so it's in the market for another edge rusher. Ximines is an interesting and productive prospect with 32.5 sacks over the last four seasons.

Carolina drafted Ian Thomas in the fourth round last year but needs more tight end depth in any case, with Greg Olsen having major foot issues in consecutive seasons. Sternberger was a breakout player last year after transferring from Kansas, finishing with 48 receptions for 832 yards and 10 scores.

A productive edge rusher over the last two seasons at Georgia, Walker had 13 sacks for the Bulldogs. Miami is still looking for 2017 first-round pick Charles Harris to pay dividends after recording only three sacks in two seasons and needs more pass rushers in this year's draft.

Atlanta lost Robert Alford in the offseason, so the Falcons will likely be in on this year's corner market at the draft. Dean really helped himself at the combine, running a blazing 4.30 second 40-yard dash.

Cleveland could use competition at both tackle spots, even with the breakout from former first-round pick Greg Robinson on the left side. Edoga had a strong week at the Senior Bowl and fits as a second-day pick.

Minnesota is in the market for a No. 3 wideout with former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell's failure to develop. A productive player at NC State with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, Harmon also has ample size at 6-foot-3. 

Tennessee is looking for defensive line help alongside Jurrell Casey, and Saunders made plenty of noise at the Senior Bowl. A running back in high school, Saunders has great quickness on the interior and is a sleeper for the second day.

Cajuste could slide in the draft due to a quad injury that limited him at the combine and could disrupt his participation in rookie practices. After trading longtime right tackle Marcus Gilbert, the Steelers have a hole to fill at that position, and Cajuste could be a good value draft pick.

Seattle is always in the market for more deep threats, and Boykin fits the bill. Boykin is a great deep threat at 6-foot-4 and had a breakout senior season with 59 receptions for 872 yards and eight scores.

Baltimore had a mass exodus of defensive talent this offseason, including multiple linebackers. Pratt is coming off an excellent senior season, with 104 tackles and six sacks in only 11 games.

Houston has Lamar Miller and D'Onta Foreman, but Miller is approaching the age of running back expiration and Foreman has struggled to get over an Achilles injury. Hill was a highly productive college back at Oklahoma State with more than 3,500 career rushing yards and has the speed to be an immediate change-of-pace back for Miller.

A converted wideout at Houston, Johnson really came on strong at corner over the last two seasons. He could be an excellent addition after the Bears lost depth in their secondary during the offseason.

Detroit already signed Jesse James but could still be in the market for another tight end. Warring didn't show much production in college due to the run-heavy Aztecs offense, but he has the receiving skills to help immediately.

The Colts could use more interior offensive line depth, and McGovern (not to be confused with the Broncos offensive lineman by the same name) has the versatility to play either guard or center.

Love is in a tough spot after tearing his ACL in December, likely putting him on the shelf for 2019. The former Stanford star still gained 2,118 yards on the ground in 2017 as Christian McCaffrey's replacement and adds depth for the Cowboys should something happen to workhorse running back Ezekiel Elliott.

The Chargers have yet to address a long-term replacement for Philip Rivers, with the veteran quarterback turning 38 in December. Finley completed more than 67 percent of his passes last season and has extensive experience over three seasons as a starter. He also happens to be from Rivers' alma mater.

The brother of Falcons wideout Calvin Ridley, Riley didn't have huge production at Georgia but did catch nine touchdowns last season. The Chiefs could have a need at wideout, with Tyreek Hill's off-field issues pending and Sammy Watkins potentially leaving after this season.

The Jets have addressed their offensive line in the offseason, but right tackle is still unsettled. Scharping is an experienced tackle who could help at that spot immediately.

The Rams are undergoing drastic changes on the interior of the offensive line, and they need bodies who can contribute immediately. Samia was one key player on a dominant Sooners offensive line last season.

We have the Giants taking a cornerback earlier in the draft, but it wouldn't be a shock to see them double up, especially with Janoris Jenkins' struggles. Long helped himself by testing well in the combine and could play immediately.

Washington has drafted defensive talent out of the SEC in recent years, and Joseph could potentially be one more at middle linebacker. He had a great junior season with 93 tackles and four sacks in 13 games.

Is it time for the Patriots to find another long-term replacement for Tom Brady? Stidham has all the physical tools, if not the college production. He threw for more than 5,900 yards over the last two seasons at Auburn.

Leonard Fournette was already on thin ice with the Jaguars before he was arrested last week for driving with a suspended license. Henderson was an explosive back at Memphis, averaging 8.9 yards per carry over the last two seasons and finishing last year with more than 2,200 yards from scrimmage. There are questions about whether he's more than a third-down back, but at the very least he can be a change of pace for the run-heavy Jaguars.

The Rams signed Eric Weddle but need depth behind the 34-year-old safety. They haven't needed to go far to scout Tell, who has been productive over four seasons at USC.

Carolina has a star in Christian McCaffrey but lacks any real depth behind him. A versatile back like McCaffrey, Williams had more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage last season.

New England signed Austin Seferian-Jenkins last week but still has a major need at tight end after Rob Gronkowski's retirement. Smith had 47 receptions for 635 yards in only nine games at Stanford last season and could find snaps immediately.

Baltimore has arguably the thinnest wide receiver corps in the league and would love to have deep threats to complement Lamar Jackson's skill set. Hardman hasn't had much college production, but he's a speed demon who ran a 4.33 second 40-yard dash at the combine.