NFL two-round mock draft: March 25, 2019

Arizona taking Murray seems like only a formality, with new head coach Kliff Kingsbury going all in on the versatile quarterback. All reports from the Heisman Trophy winner were positive at Pro Day two weeks ago.

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. The 49ers have prioritized the defensive line in recent drafts, but the value at No. 2 is in using that pick on another defensive lineman.

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. 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. Oakland is in desperate need of a pass rusher at any spot after accumulating only 13 sacks last season.

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.

It's unclear if the Giants are playing for the future or trying to remain competitive in 2019 after their bevy of moves over the last two weeks. Either way, Eli Manning is expected to remain the Giants starter next season, but Haskins should be able to develop behind him.

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.

The Lions already signed Jesse James, but he might not be the answer as the No. 1 tight end. 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.

Buffalo has a potent but aging pass rush, including star defensive end Jerry Hughes who is soon to be 31. Gary could help immediately; he had nine sacks in 22 games over the last two seasons.

Denver moved on from Brandon Marshall and is looking for a replacement at linebacker. 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. 

Right tackle remains a major need for the Bengals even after bringing back Bobby Hart, but they still have a bevy of needs on defense. While Williams didn't have a spectacular combine, his tape should put him in the top 20 picks.

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. Green Bay has gone big in free agency with the pass rush by the signings of Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith, but Sweat's availability could be too enticing to pass on.

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 spent big on Albert Wilson and Kenny Stills, but DeVante Parker has failed to pan out. The opportunity to add Metcalf could be interesting if the Dolphins don't like any of the quarterbacks available.

Vic Beasley's future with the Falcons is still somewhat up in the air, and they need help rushing the passer in any case. 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.

Alex Smith is questionable to play in 2019 following a catastrophic leg injury, and Colt McCoy also had a second leg surgery. Lock had a nice combine and has the potential to step in immediately. There are questions about Lock's accuracy, but he throws a beautiful deep ball.

Carolina really needs help in the pass rush, and the opportunity to get Oliver at No. 16 would be a coup. Oliver nursed a knee injury during 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 are in need of an edge rusher after trading Olivier Vernon. 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.

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.

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. Tennessee still has Delanie Walker, but he is in his mid-30s and missed nearly all of 2018.

Dillard had a nice combine, including a sub-5.0 second 40 time. Pittsburgh is in the tackle market after trading Marcus Gilbert.

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.

The other wideout at Ole Miss, Brown had more than 1,200 yards receiving in consecutive seasons. Baltimore desperately needs wide receiver help again after losing John Brown and Michael Crabtree.

Houston signed Bradley Roby but didn't bring back Kareem Jackson or Kevin Johnson this offseason. Williams is clearly the best cornerback on the board and had an excellent combine, running a 4.37 second 40-yard dash.

Jacobs didn't participate in the drills at the combine due to a groin injury, but his versatility and speed make him a great fit for several teams picking late in the first round. Oakland addressed wideout but has yet to do anything at running back. Jacobs could be the long-term answer.

Philly has 31-year-old star Malcolm Jenkins at one safety spot and a possible need at the other spot. In addition, some feel Adderley's coverage skills could make him a corner. 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.

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. The Colts are in the market for a No. 2 wide receiver opposite T.Y. Hilton, and Butler would make for quite the matchup nightmare.

Oakland struggled in the secondary last season and has yet to address that area in the offseason. A productive college player, Baker showed adequate speed with a 4.52-second 40 time.

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. already lost Steven Nelson in free agency (replaced with relatively cheap veteran Bashaud Breeland), and the elite pass-rushing talent could be gone at this point. Murphy is coming off a productive season for the Huskies, with four picks and 58 tackles.

Green Bay needs help on the offensive line interior to protect the aging Aaron Rodgers. Risner is a solid and versatile line prospect.

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.

The official retirement of Rob Gronkowski puts New England in the thick of a deep tight end trade class. 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.

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 hasn't needed to go far to scout Harry, and he could replace Larry Fitzgerald in the long term.

Clayton Geathers re-signed with Indy, but the team could still use more depth at the position.  A great playmaker for the Bulldogs last season, Abram had 99 tackles, three sacks and two picks.

The Raiders need more edge rushers after trading Khalil Mack last year. Allen had 100 tackles in his junior season before regressing to 61 last season, but he's established himself as a solid edge player.

San Francisco's head coach Kyle Shanahan loves speedy weapons, and Brown has shown plenty at Oklahoma. 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.

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, and he could help the Giants immediately.

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. Jacksonville is in need of pass-catching weapons for new quarterback Nick Foles.

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. His lack of size is a concern, but he's a perfect fit in the slot next to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Little has had some unfavorable reports but has good size and athleticism. Buffalo signed center Mitch Morse last week but still has a need at tackle.

Denver could still be in the market for a quarterback in the draft despite acquiring Joe Flacco from Baltimore. Jones never put up huge numbers at Duke but was productive over his last three seasons as a starter. He could be a good fit to sit one year behind Flacco.

Cincinnati desperately needs linebacker help, after releasing Vontaze Burfict. Wilson was a productive linebacker for the Crimson Tide and also a playmaker, with six picks in the last two seasons.

Detroit is very much in the safety market after moving on from Glover Quin. Thompson had a breakout 2018 season at Alabama with 78 tackles and two picks as one of the defense's top playmakers. 

Green Bay went heavy at wideout in last year's draft but still could use some help after losing Randall Cobb. Arcega-Whiteside stands at 6-foot-3 and had a staggering 28 touchdowns in three seasons at Stanford.

The Falcons released Robert Alford earlier this offseason and should be in the market for more secondary depth. Oruwariye is a huge cornerback, and he's coming off a breakout season with 50 tackles and three interceptions.

Washington has a big hole to fill after Preston Smith left in free agency. Ferguson is the all-time sacks leader in college but was barred from working out in the combine due to a past arrest. He would be a bargain in the second round in a deep defensive line class.

Carolina has a need at safety next to Eric Reid. Rapp is a true playmaking prospect. He had 58 tackles, four sacks and two picks for the Huskies 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, like the Dolphins who just have a stopgap in Ryan Fitzpatrick.

The Browns need to make sure that Baker Mayfield can stay on the field, so investing in a OT early in the draft would make a lot of sense. 

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 has spent significant resources at cornerback but could still use more young 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.

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 Steelers signed Steven Nelson, but he's fared better as a slot corner.

Philadelphia has yet to make any moves at running back, so it's certainly a need at the moment. 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.

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. With extra early draft picks, the Texans can afford to use one on more of a long-term play.

Houston continues to struggle along the offensive line despite significant investment. McGary has more than adequate size at 6-foot-8 and got plenty of playing time at Washington.

New England has lost multiple pass-catchers this offseason. A productive player at NC State with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, Harmon also has ample size at 6-foot-3. He's a solid fit who could help immediately.

The reports from the combine for Polite have been less than stellar, likely pushing him out of the first round. After trading Michael Bennett, Philadelphia could be in the market for a pass rusher for its rotation once again.

Dallas already flirted with signing Eric Berry, but he hasn't signed on the dotted line yet. A productive ballhawk at Florida, Gardner-Johnson had nine picks in three seasons and also had 71 tackles last season.

The Colts have enough early draft choices to spend multiple of them on pass catchers for help alongside T.Y. Hilton and Eric Ebron. Samuel is an explosive wideout and an interesting kick returner as well.

The Chargers are in need of more depth at cornerback. 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.

After cutting Justin Houston and trading Dee Ford, the Chiefs desperately need 4-3 edge pass rushers. Winovich had 18.5 sacks over the last three seasons at Michigan.

The Saints acquired Eli Apple from the Giants last year, but it remains to be seen if he's the answer as a top corner opposite Marshon Lattimore. Johnson was inconsistent in college but is a scouting marvel with great athleticism at 6-foot-3.

KC signed Tyrann Mathieu but could still use more safety help. Thornhill was a highly productive player at Virginia last year with 98 tackles and six interceptions.

New England is one of the older teams in the league in the secondary, and it stands as one of its many needs in the draft. Love was a strong cornerback for the Fighting Irish but could drop to late in the second day due to so-so combine results.