NFL three-round mock draft: April 23, 2019

While Arizona reportedly hasn't officially decided on Kyler Murray, he certainly looks like the pick. Meanwhile, it also appears that 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 after losing Kwon Alexander and despite signing Deone Bucannon.

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. The Giants could find a long-term replacement for Eli Manning at No. 6, but if they play for now, finding a pass rusher is their biggest need after trading Olivier Vernon.

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.

Gary certainly has the physical gifts to garner a top 10 selection, but he never had huge sack numbers at Michigan. Detroit already signed Trey Flowers to a lucrative deal but could have a potentially dominant defensive line with Gary joining Flowers and Damon Harrison there.

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. Buffalo added Tyler Kroft in the offseason, but he certainly won't stop the team from adding a tight end of Hockenson's caliber.

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. 

Dillard had a nice combine, including a sub-5.0 second 40 time. Green Bay needs interior help in the short term, and Dillard could eventually move back to his natural position with Bryan Bulaga getting older.

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.

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. Atlanta has been frustrated by Vic Beasley's regression over the last two seasons, and Oliver could make for a dominant pairing at defensive tackle alongside Grady Jarrett.

Washington could trade for Josh Rosen, but if not, Jones could be in play at No. 15. Jones needs some time to develop and never put up huge numbers at Duke, but he could learn behind Case Keenum.

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.

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

Lindstrom is the best pure guard on the board, and the Vikings have desperately needed help on the interior. The lack of great interior options is pushing him into the first round.

Tennessee needs some help on the offensive line next to Jurrell Casey, and Wilkins can provide it. 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.

Pittsburgh needs more cornerback help, even after signing Steven Nelson in free agency. Murphy is coming off a productive season for the Huskies, with four picks and 58 tackles.

After trading Frank Clark to the Chiefs on Turesday, defensive end is Seattle's biggest need. 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.

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.

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. Houston has been in search of a legit starting tight end since Bill O'Brien's arrival, and Fant could be the answer.

Oakland's secondary has been pushed around lately, though it does have two young corners in Gareon Conley and Nick Nelson. Williams is arguably the best cornerback on the board and had an excellent combine, running a 4.37 second 40-yard dash.

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. Philadelphia needs help on the interior, and Ford could move back to tackle soon with Jason Peters in his golden years for an NFL player.

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. The explosiveness opposite T.Y. Hilton could be too much for GM Chris Ballard to pass up, though, if Metcalf falls this far.

Brown is the cousin if new Raiders star wideout Antonio Brown, so the fit looks seamless. He 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. The Chargers have a big need for a defensive tackle going into the draft.

Shaquill Griffin is a keeper at cornerback for the Seahawks, but Seattle needs additional help. A productive college player, Baker showed adequate speed with a 4.52-second 40 time.

The other wideout at Ole Miss, Brown had more than 1,200 yards receiving in consecutive seasons. Green Bay drafted several wide receivers late in last year's draft, but Brown has the capability to step in immediately as a starter for a team that should be making one final push with Aaron Rodgers under center.

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 Rams have an aged starting corner in Aqib Talib, opposite a pending free agent in Marcus Peters.

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.

Arizona needs depth in the secondary, which Thornhill can provide. He not only aced the combine but also was a highly productive player at Virginia last year with 98 tackles and six interceptions.

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.

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.

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. The 49ers will almost certainly take a wideout early in the draft as they try to find help for Jimmy Garoppolo.

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, and the Giants should probably be looking at that possibility with Eli Manning's slipping play.

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, as he is 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 and could be a potential McCoy replacement.

Buffalo spent big money to add Mitch Morse at center this offseason but still needs more offensive line help. Risner could fill in at guard or tackle immediately.

Where does Jake Butt stand after multiple knee surgeries? That's a question John Elway and Co. will have to answer, and their urgency to take a tight end this year will be telling. 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.

Cincinnati addressed the offensive line last offseason, but Cordy Glenn is getting older and Bobby Hart could use competition on the right side. McGary is a huge tackle at 6-foot-8 and potential starter from Day 1.

Little has had some unfavorable reports but has good size and athleticism. He could fill a short-term need at guard or tackle for an offense that's transitioning to more balance.

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. Green Bay has a young and talented secondary but needs to add more depth.

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.

Washington has an immediate need at center, and McCoy is arguably the top center on the board. McCoy could go on the first day and would be a nice value if he falls to Washington here.

Even after re-signing Eric Reid, the Panthers could use a nickel corner. Rapp is a true playmaking prospect despite subpar speed. He had 58 tackles, four sacks and two picks for the Huskies last season.

Miami needs a pass rusher as much as any team in football, with Charles Harris' failure to develop and the trade of Robert Quinn this offseason. Winovich had a strong combine after recording 18.5 sacks over the last three seasons.

Cleveland has an opening at safety after trading Jabrill Peppers. 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.

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 had an elite pass defense last season but could use help with its run defense, particularly at inside linebacker. Wilson was a productive linebacker for the Crimson Tide and also a playmaker, with six picks in the last two seasons.

Campbell helped himself at the combine as much as any player, tying for the 40-time lead among wideouts at 4.31 seconds. He also had an outstanding senior season, with 90 receptions for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. Pittsburgh has a clear need at wideout after trading Antonio Brown in the offseason, and Campbell could immediately compete with 2018 draftee James Washington.

The Eagles struggled with injuries at cornerback last season and could use more immediate depth. 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.

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.

Deshaun Watson was sacked more than any other quarterback in football last season, so Houston could use help at tackle. Howard hasn't faced great competition at Alabama State but should have time to develop.

New England lost significant defensive line talent in the offseason, and new defensive end Michael Bennett is well past the midpoint of his career. Ximines is an interesting and productive prospect with 32.5 sacks over the last four seasons.

Philadelphia lost Michael Bennett in the offseason and is known for its pass-rush rotation. He had 42 tackles and six sacks last season.

Dallas and Jerry Jones have never shied away from controversial players as long as they can perform on the field. Polite reportedly didn't interview well but is coming off an 11-sack season and was seen as a possible first-round pick prior to the combine.

The Colts signed Justin Houston in the offseason, but teams can never have too many pass rushers. 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.

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. 

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. An off-field situation leaves Tyreek Hill's status in limbo, at the very least, and the Chiefs already had a need at wideout after losing Chris Conley in free agency.

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 Steven Nelson in the offseason, so cornerback is a huge need. 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.

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.

Kliff Kingsbury loved to utilize three-plus wideout sets at Texas Tech, and he will need more capable bodies to do that in Arizona. A productive player at NC State with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, Harmon also has ample size at 6-foot-3. 

The Steelers have needed help at inside linebacker since they lost Ryan Shazier to injury in 2017. Pratt is coming off an excellent senior season, with 104 tackles and six sacks in only 11 games.

San Francisco needs more cornerback depth, especially with Richard Sherman older and fighting injury last season. Oruwariye is a huge cornerback, and he's coming off a breakout season with 50 tackles and three interceptions. 

The Jets have an immediate need at center. Jenkins was a solid starter in his career for the Bulldogs.

Jacksonville has gone through tight ends rapidly in recent seasons, and its current answer is former Cowboy Geoff Swaim. Sternberger was a breakout player last year after transferring from Kansas, finishing with 48 receptions for 832 yards and 10 scores.

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 Pats need 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.

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. Buffalo brought in Frank Gore to pair with LeSean McCoy, but neither would seem to be the long-term answer at running back.

Green Bay has been aggressive adding pass rushers Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith this offseason but could use another player in that rotation. Banogu had 8.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons and also plays the run well.

Wide receiver is a huge need for Washington, which lost Jamison Crowder this offseason and hasn't gotten much return from Josh Doctson or Paul Richardson. 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.

Carolina needs to do a better job of protecting Cam Newton, 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.

Miami hasn't decided where Minkah Fitzpatrick will play next season, and that could be determined by what the Dolphins do in the draft at corner. Dean helped himself at the combine, running a blazing 4.30 second 40-yard dash.

Atlanta lost Tevin Coleman in the offseason, and Devonta Freeman has been breaking down over the last two seasons. Even after drafting Ito Smith last year, Atlanta clearly needs another running back. 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.

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. Still, the Browns need a development tackle with unproven starters at both tackle spots currently.

The brother of Falcons wideout Calvin Ridley, Riley didn't have huge production at Georgia but did catch nine touchdowns last season. Minnesota is still in search of a No. 3 wideout after former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell's struggles over the last three seasons.

Tennessee lost Delanie Walker to an ankle injury in Week 1 last year, and Jonnu Smith's production was limited in his stead. Warring didn't show much production in college due to the run-heavy Aztecs offense, but he has the receiving skills to help immediately.

Pittsburgh as an immediate need at right tackle after trading Marcus Gilbert. Edoga had a strong week at the Senior Bowl and fits as a second-day pick.

The Chiefs need significant help in the secondary, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see them double up a the position, even if they use a second round pick on a corner. Long helped himself by testing well in the combine and could play immediately.

Baltimore could have the thinnest set of wide receivers in the NFL after losing John Brown and Michael Crabtree. 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.

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.

Chicago moved on from Jordan Howard and is in search of more versatile backs to complement Tarik Cohen. 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. 

Detroit prioritized tight end this offseason, and it remains to be seen if the Lions are satisfied signing only Jesse James. Knox showed limited production at Ole Miss over the last two seasons and will need time to develop.

The Colts could use more depth at cornerback, especially a young, moldable body like Johnson. Johnson was inconsistent in college but is a scouting marvel with great athleticism at 6-foot-3.

Dallas has a huge need at safety and already talked to Eric Berry this offseason. Hooker had 65 tackles and four interceptions for the Hawkeyes last season.

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.

After trading Frank Clark, the Seahawks desperately need more pass rushers and could draft multiple. Allen had 100 tackles in his junior season before regressing to 61 last season, but he's established himself as a solid edge player.

Even with limited work in his senior season, Miller managed eight sacks last year. The Jets have a need for a pass rusher and could potentially develop Miller in tandem with projected first-round pick Josh Allen.

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.

A converted wideout at Houston, Johnson really came on strong at corner over the last two seasons. He could be an excellent addition to a Giants secondary that needs help at cornerback.

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.

Tight end is an obvious need for the Patriots after Rob Gronkowski's retirement. Oliver isn't much of a blocker, but he's a great pass catcher who had 56 receptions for 709 yards and four scores in his senior season.

Jacksonville lost Malik Jackson in the offseason and could use some competition at nose tackle for Abry Jones. A running back in high school, Saunders has great quickness on the interior and is a sleeper for the second day.

A productive edge rusher over the last two seasons at Georgia, Walker had 13 sacks for the Bulldogs. The Rams re-signed Dante Fowler but need more defensive line depth.

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.

The Patriots have one of the older secondaries in the league and could use more athleticism in that area. Bunting had an excellent combine and was productive in college and could play immediately despite facing lower competition in college.

Baltimore could draft multiple wideouts early to fill its depth chart and also values special teams as much as any team in the NFL. 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 and also has significant return ability.