The smartest 2019 draft pick for every NFL franchise

Butler was one of the most intriguing prospects athletically in the entire draft, standing at 6-foot-5 with good speed. He also produced at Iowa State last season (1,318 yards receiving and nine touchdowns), but questions about his hands and route running caused him to drop in the draft. He's still a unique steal for the Cardinals in their receiver-rich draft.

Falcons fans didn't seem enthused when the team took Lindstrom 14th overall. It's not a selection that will sell tickets, but Lindstrom was the best interior lineman available on the draft and could have the highest floor of any player in the 2019 draft. He also addresses a dire need for the team.

Baltimore already signed Mark Ingram this offseason, but Hill is a different type of runner. He's perhaps the biggest home run threat of the 2019 running back class and a solid change of pace in what's expected to be the most run-heavy offense in the league. He can make an immediate impact for the Ravens.

The Bills have a run-heavy offense, and when December rolls around it's no mystery how the offense will function. Buffalo found an absolute mauler in the second round with Ford, a 330 pound lineman who can play either tackle or guard this season. He joins high-priced center Mitch Morse in a remade offensive line.

Mobile quarterbacks have been known to have shorter careers, so the Panthers are kidding themselves if they think Cam Newton is going to last another five seasons playing the way he does now. Carolina got a wake-up call late last season when Newton was shut down with a shoulder injury, and it didn't have a viable backup. Grier is a pocket passer, and he was also the most accurate quarterback in the draft. He could help sooner than most realize.

Despite the lack of a first- or second-round pick, the Bears still might have replaced Jordan Howard with Montgomery. One of the more capable three-down backs in the draft, Montgomery fell due to his lack of top-end speed but still had more than 1,300 yards from scrimmage in consecutive seasons at Iowa State.

Andy Dalton has been an adequate starting quarterback during his career in Cincinnati, but can he get the team where it would like to go? The Bengals were able to add an accurate quarterback in Finley for a vmodest price. If new head coach Zac Taylor isn't sold on Dalton after one season, he can turn to another option.

Arguably the top pure coverage cornerback in the draft, Williams fell to the second round due to his poor tackling. The most important part of his game is first-round quality, and strong coverage corners are at a premium in the NFL. General manager John Dorsey got a steal.

Ezekiel Elliott has been incredibly durable in his first three seasons, but the team needs to think about lessening his workload as he gets older. Pollard could have the highest upside of any third-down back in the draft and is also capable as a kick returner. He has a chance to be an excellent complement to Elliott.

John Elway and the Broncos were connected to Lock seemingly for years, yet they spent their first three picks on more dire needs than quarterback. Lock still fell into their laps with the 10th pick in the second round, giving them a plan if and when the Joe Flacco experiment doesn't work out for the team. Lock can also learn a thing or two from Flacco, as both are strong-armed pocket passers whose greatest strength is the deep ball.

Oruwariye has big potential but is still raw physically and lacks top-end speed. While projected as a second-day pick, he fell all the way to the fifth round. The upside is still high, and he fills a big need for the Lions.

The immediate impact of 12th overall pick Rashan Gary remains to be seen, but the Packers should get an immediate return out of Savage. He has the chance to be a takeaway machine after getting seven interceptions over the last two seasons at Maryland, and that's a skill the Packers could use after already addressing their pass rush.

Bill O'Brien has struggled to find a tight end to match what he had as offensive coordinator of the Patriots, but he continues to try. Warring shows big upside despite mediocre college stats in a run-heavy offense at San Diego State. It will take him time to develop, but Warring has the most upside of any tight end O'Brien has drafted to this point with Houston.

Andrew Luck needs more weapons, and that was apparent last year when the Colts were signing wideouts off the street. Campbell was one of the fastest receivers available in the draft, and is a similar to T.Y. Hilton as a deep threat. Frank Reich is starting to have an embarrassment of riches with Hilton, Eric Ebron and Campbell.

Allen wasn't expected to be available for the Jaguars at seventh overall, but he was clearly the best player on the board when he fell to them. Jacksonville didn't exactly need another pass rusher but still deserves credit for drafting the best player rather than overdrafting for need. Allen had 17 sacks at Kentucky last season and is NFL-ready.

The Chiefs have rebuilt their defensive line this year with the transition to the 4-3 alignment, so defensive tackle wasn't a big need coming into the draft. Still, there were few players available late in the third round with as much upside as Saunders, who was a dominant force for Western Illinois and has unique athleticism at nearly 330 pounds.

The Chargers already have an elite safety with 2018 first-round pick Derwin James, and Adderley's addition could give them the best pair of young safeties in the league. Adderley has versatility and is a jack of all trades at safety. The Chargers did a nice job finding value late in the second round.

Todd Gurley barely contributed late last season due to an arthritic knee, and this pick is a clear indication the team is concerned. The Rams also retained Malcolm Brown, but Henderson has unique three-down ability after averaging 8.9 yards per career in consecutive seasons at Memphis. It wouldn't be a surprise if he makes a significant contribution this year.

Deiter is a versatile lineman capable of playing any position and starting immediately. The Dolphins needed help at guard and were able to find a nice plug-and-play option at a minimal price.

Smith is an excellent receiver, albeit undersized for a tight end, at 6-foot-2. Given the lack of height, he probably won't be the red-zone threat that Kyle Randolph has been in Minnesota, but the two tight ends do have complementary strengths as receivers. Also, Rudolph will be a free agent after 2019, so the Vikings are thinking one year ahead.

Winovich is a capable pass rusher who fits New England's linebacker mold. Slightly undersized for defensive end, he's polished and should be able to contribute to a Patriots roster that needs help at that spot in 2019.

The Saints secondary has come a long way over the last two years, but they still needed more depth at safety. Gardner-Johnson was projected as a first-round pick at one point and was a takeaway machine with nine interceptions in three seasons at Florida. He's a perfect fit in nickel packages.

While the Giants early picks were questionable, they found some nice values in the middle of the draft. Ximines needs some development time coming out of Old Dominion, but he has good size and was productive over the last four seasons. He's a solid development prospect after the team traded Olivier Vernon.

Polite has first-round talent but didn't test all that well. It wasn't a surprise that he fell in the draft, but he had 11 sacks for Florida last season and it's rare to find his first-step quickness this late.

Many teams try to find the highest-ceiling players in the late rounds, but the Raiders went in the opposite direction with Renfrow, finding a slot receiver with a high floor. Renfrow doesn't have great physical tools, but he was consistently in the right place at the right time for Clemson. He has a chance to have a long career in the slot.

Philadelphia has gone with a running back committee for the last several years, with mixed results. Finally, the Eagles have a running back capable of being a bell cow in Sanders, who had more than 1,200 rushing yards at Penn State last season. He's a shifty runner who was arguably the best back in the draft.

Is Pittsburgh's running back position solved with James Conner? He had fumbling issues early last season and injury problems later in the year, so the team might not have the ultimate answer after moving on from Le'Veon Bell. Snell is more of an early-down runner with a lot of tread on his tires, with 289 carries at Kentucky last season. But he's capable if Conner falters. At worst, he's a promising short-yardage runner.

Hurd is a lottery ticket, converted from running back at Tennessee to wide receiver at Baylor. He still has a lot to learn before he's ready to see significant playing time, but in the meantime Kyle Shanahan is capable of using his great physical tools as a gadget player this season. It's a perfect landing spot for the 6-foot-5 speedster.

Metcalf was projected to be a first-round pick, but apparently injury concerns and his limited route tree pushed him down to late in the second round. There's no doubt he will be a great deep route runner from Day 1, and Russell Wilson is arguably the best deep passer in the NFL. With Doug Baldwin potentially facing retirement, this is a perfect fit for team and player.

Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles has shown an ability to mold defensive backs in the past, and Dean was one of the more impressive talents available. He ran a blazing 40-yard dash and has the length to be a strong press-man corner, which is a fit for Bowles' defense. It's a good landing spot for him to develop.

Simmons might not play this season due to a torn ACL, so the fact Tennessee spent a first-round pick on him is a sign that the Titans are thinking about the long term. He was a dominant defensive tackle at Mississippi State and has the pass-rushing skills to be an elite player down the line.

Washington's front office has been panned for some of its recent moves, and it ran into a quarterback nightmare last season when Alex Smith suffered a potentially career-ending leg injury. The team deserved some good luck and got it when Haskins fell to 15th overall in the draft. Washington resisted the urge to trade up and was able to get arguably the best pure passer available.