NFL three-round mock draft: April 8, 2019

Murray still looks like a future Cardinal, fulfilling new head coach Kliff Kingsbury's desires. It was reported that last that the Cardinals already have two offers for 2018 first-round pick Josh Rosen, who is likely to be traded if Arizona selects Murray.

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 are reportedly eyeing him at this spot, though they've also looked at some 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.

Haskins is arguably the top quarterback available, but the lack of major quarterback-needy teams atop the draft could make him drop. The Giants have long been connected to him, but they could very well choose a pass rusher instead and wait for the 2020 class with Eli Manning still holding down the fort at quarterback.

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. The Lions already signed Trey Flowers this offseason but could add another pass rusher.

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. Buffalo lost Kyle Williams to retirement, and Oliver would be a more athletic replacement.

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.

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. Miami has lost Jarvis Landry and Danny Amendola over the last year, while former first-round pick DeVante Parker has failed to develop as hoped.

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. Atlanta still has Vic Beasley and Takk McKinley, but neither player had a great year in 2018.

Washington acquired Case Keenum and still hopes Alex Smith can return in 2020, but the future of the quarterback position looks bleak for the Redskins. Jones needs some time to develop and never put up huge numbers at Duke, but Jay Gruden could find him too interesting to pass on at 15.

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.

Right tackle remains a big need for the Giants, who have struggled on the offensive line for several years. 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 Minnesota has a need at that spot. The lack of great interior options is pushing him into the first round.

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.

Seattle has severely shed defensive talent in recent seasons. Wilkins looks like a safe defensive tackle and is a good fit for the Seahawks current roster, recording 5.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss last year.

The other wideout at Ole Miss, Brown had more than 1,200 yards receiving in consecutive seasons. The Ravens are going all in with the run after promoting Greg Roman to offensive coordinator but need to add some wide receiver talent to prevent teams from loading the box.

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.

Cornerback remains an area of need with young Gareon Conley and Nick Nelson still works in progress. Murphy is coming off a productive season for the Huskies, with four picks and 58 tackles.

Philadelphia re-signed Ronald Darby, but last year showed that cornerback depth should be high on Philadelphia's list. A productive college player, Baker showed adequate speed with a 4.52-second 40 time.

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 Colts added Devin Funchess, but it remains to be seen if he can help after struggling in Carolina last year.

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.

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 one spot available for a new starter.

K.C. is giving its defense a much-needed face lift this offseason, already adding Tyrann Mathieu in place of Eric Berry. The Chiefs have some young safety talent on the roster, but Abram's versatility to play safety and cover in the slot makes him attractive. Abram had 99 tackles, three sacks and two picks last season.

A huge prospect with versatility, Ford's stock has risen since the end of the 2018 season. Ford 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. Green Bay could use some interior help and depth at tackle.

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 Rams need a new center after declining John Sullivan's option.

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. The Patriots are obviously in the market for a tight end after Rob Gronkowski retired.

If the Cardinals are expected to take Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, why not take his favorite target with their next pick? 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.

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. The Colts could use defensive line help now, but Simmons would be a huge value play in the second round for GM Chris Ballard.

Oakland has seen major offensive line turnover lately and could use a swing tackle like Risner. Risner could fill in at tackle in the short term and potentially move to tackle if 2018 first-round pick Kolton Miller continues to struggle.

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. San Francisco really needs help at wideout opposite Marquise Goodwin.

New York is in need of a pass rusher after trading Olivier Vernon to Cleveland. 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.

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. Jacksonville was lacking production at wide receiver without Marqise Lee and would certainly like to add more weapons for Nick Foles.

Star defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was absent from voluntary workouts last week and could be cut by the Bucs. Tillery did well at the combine despite a shoulder injury that he had surgery for last week. 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.

Denver has been in search of a tight end since losing Julius Thomas. 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.

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.

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. Detroit could use help at either position in the secondary.

Green Bay added Adrian Amos in free agency but could still use more depth at safety. Rapp is a true playmaking prospect. He had 58 tackles, four sacks and two picks for the Huskies last season.

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 Falcons are in the market for more cornerback depth after cutting Robert Alford.

Whether he's contributing as a kick returner or on offense, Samuel is a magician with the ball in his hands. The speedy wideout would give Washington the big-play ability it desperately needs, though he has had some injury issues during his college career.

Carolina has invested at wideout in recent drafts, but it remains a need after losing Devin Funchess this offseason. Arcega-Whiteside stands at 6-foot-3 and had a staggering 28 touchdowns in three seasons at Stanford.

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, like the Dolphins who just have a stopgap in Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Cleveland has a keeper in 2018 first-round pick Denzel Ward but definitely needs more cornerback 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.

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 spent big money on Malcolm Butler last offseason, but the returns haven't been great to this point. Adding more depth could be in the Titans' future, especially after they struggled without Logan Ryan late in the year. Oruwariye is a huge cornerback, and he's coming off a breakout season with 50 tackles and three interceptions.

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 Pittsburgh has been as successful as any team in football in drafting and developing wide receivers.

Philadelphia has found success with stockpiling edge rushers, and Ximines is an interesting and productive prospect with 32.5 sacks over the last four seasons.

Houston has needed to remake its secondary this offseason after several departures and could still use more depth. 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.

Houston still has Lamar Miller, but his production has been inconsistent during his time as a Texan. 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.

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.

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.

Dallas has been in the market for a safety this offseason. Thornhill was a highly productive player at Virginia last year with 98 tackles and six interceptions.

Indy found a star on the weakside in Darius Leonard but could use some help at middle linebacker. Wilson was a productive linebacker for the Crimson Tide and also a playmaker, with six picks in the last two seasons.

The Chargers have a need at right tackle, where Edoga is a natural fit. He had a strong week at the Senior Bowl and fits as a second-day pick.

Williams visited the Chiefs this week, and the team will likely add at least one cornerback in the draft after losing Steven Nelson. A huge 6-foot-3 corner, William had a breakout junior season with 61 tackles and four picks before declaring for the draft.

New Orleans recently signed Jared Cook, but the Saints still have a need for a No. 2 wideout. A productive player at NC State with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, Harmon also has ample size at 6-foot-3. 

The Chiefs seem comfortable with Austin Reiter at center, but McCoy's upside would be tempting if he drops to them in Day 2. Having two second-round picks does give them the luxury to improve their line depth, if they choose.

New England has a talented secondary but is getting long in the tooth at safety with Patrick Chung and Devin McCourty. Thompson had a breakout 2018 season at Alabama with 78 tackles and two picks as one of the defense's top playmakers. 

Even after signing Terrell Suggs this offseason, Arizona could use a younger pass rusher to spell the longtime Baltimore Raven. Allen had 100 tackles in his junior season before regressing to 61 last season, but he's established himself as a solid edge player.

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.

The 49ers potentially have a starting spot up for grabs at free safety. A productive ballhawk at Florida, Gardner-Johnson had nine picks in three seasons and also had 71 tackles last season.

New York currently has a need at center, and Jenkins has the ability to step in immediately. Jenkins was a solid starter in his career for the Bulldogs.

Jacksonville moved on from Tashaun Gipson in the offseason and could add more depth alongside 2018 draftee Ronnie Harrison. 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.

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.

2018 second-round pick Courtland Sutton had an impressive rookie season, but Denver still needs more depth at wideout. Boykin has similar physical gifts to Sutton at 6-foot-4 and had a breakout senior season with 59 receptions for 872 yards and eight scores.

Polite paid a visit to the Bengals this week and would fit their history of taking chances on players who aren't great fits elsewhere. The Florida pass rusher didn't test well but is coming off an 11-sack season.

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 added plenty of depth at corner this offseason, including Kevin Johnson and E.J. Gaines, but it remains to be seen if they're starters. Love was a strong cornerback for the Fighting Irish but could drop to late in the second day due to so-so combine results.

Green Bay already addressed its pass rush this offseason by spending big money on Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, but Winovich could be a situational pass rusher behind them. He had a strong combine after recording 18.5 sacks over the last three seasons.

Washington spent big money on Landon Collins this offseason but is relatively thin at safety behind him. Hooker had 65 tackles and four interceptions for the Hawkeyes last season.

Carolina has a strong young cornerback tandem in James Bradberry and Donte Jackson but will need to add more depth behind them. Johnson was inconsistent in college but is a scouting marvel with great athleticism at 6-foot-3.

Buggs was highly productive at Alabama last season with 52 tackles and 9.5 sacks. Miami's defensive line continues to undergo a multiyear overhaul and has a definite need at defensive tackle.

Atlanta lost Tevin Coleman in free agency, while Devonta Freeman played only two games in 2018 due to injuries. While the team has 2018 draftee Ito Smith, it certainly needs another running back considering Freeman's recent injuries. 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 either Freeman or Smith.

Cleveland acquired safety Eric Murray from the Chiefs last week, but he's a better special teams and sub-package player than starter. Blair has the potential to help immediately, after Cleveland traded Jabrill Peppers, and totaled 59 tackles and two picks for the Utes last year.

Former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell could be the approaching the end of his slack after three unproductive seasons, and the Vikings need better production behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. 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.

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 right tackle, and Cajuste could be a good value draft pick.

The brother of Falcons wideout Calvin Ridley, Riley didn't have huge production at Georgia but did catch nine touchdowns last season. Doug Baldwin has been breaking down physically over the last year, so Seattle could be in the market for an early wideout.

Baltimore had a mass exodus of defensive talent this offseason, including multiple linebackers. Smith was the heart and soul of the Trojans defense with 354 tackles over four seasons, and he could step in as an immediate NFL starter.

Houston could add competition for Senio Kelemete at guard, and Samia will potentially be available late on Day 2. He was one key player on a dominant Sooners offensive line last season.

Chicago recently traded Jordan Howard and could be looking for more running back depth behind Tarik Cohen and Mike Davis. 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 he certainly fits coach Matt Nagy's eye for versatile runners.

The Lions struggled at tight end last year after losing Eric Ebron, and it remains to be seen if new tight end Jesse James is the answer in the passing game. Sternberger was a breakout player last year after transferring from Kansas, finishing with 48 receptions for 832 yards and 10 scores.

The Colts have built a dominant offensive line over the last year but could still add more depth. An interior lineman at the next level, Deiter had a strong Senior Bowl week.

Injury issues have hindered what was once an elite college recruit, but Beckner still had 10.5 sacks over the last two seasons for the Tigers. After losing David Irving, Dallas is looking for another pass-rush capable defensive tackle.

Is it time to start thinking about a replacement for Philip Rivers? The Chargers quarterback is inching toward age 40, and 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.

Regardless of Tyreek Hill's status as we await results of an off-field investigation, the Chiefs could use another speed wide receiver after losing Chris Conley in free agency. 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.

Trumaine Johnson had an injury-plagued first season with the Jets, and the team still needs help on the other side of the field. Long helped himself by testing well in the combine and could start immediately.

Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth is still playing well, but he will turn 38 in December. Edwards could fit as his long-term replacement after a great career at Wisconsin.

A former running back at Tennessee, Hurd played more wide receiver at Baylor last season and had 69 receptions for 946 yards. At 6-foot-4, he's a potential lottery ticket on the second day of the draft, and exactly the type of prospect the rebuilding Giants should consider.

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.

New England picked Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez in the same draft, so it wouldn't be a shock if the Patriots took two tight ends again. Oliver is limited as a blocker but could contribute immediately as a receiver. He had 56 receptions for 709 yards and four scores at San Jose State last season.

Jacksonville has an elite duo of cornerbacks in Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye but could use more depth behind them. Dean really helped himself at the combine, running a blazing 4.30 second 40-yard dash.

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 has liked to keep a young developmental quarterback around in recent years but doesn't currently have one \beyond last year's seventh-round pick, Danny Etling. Finley completed more than 67 percent of his passes last season and has extensive experience over three seasons as a starter.

Granderson has had inconsistent college production but has the physical traits that entice scouts. Baltimore is in the market for an edge rusher after losing both Za'Darius Smith and Terrell Suggs in the offseason.