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A realistic/interesting 1st round mock draft - CBSSports

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Raiders get No. 1 for No. 4, No. 27, OT Kolton Miller

Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma 
The Raiders splurged on a left tackle in the offseason to replace last year's first-round pick Kolton Miller, who is now penciled in for the right side. But fellow rookie Brandon Parker played about as well as the first-rounder (not very), so if the Cardinals are open to adding Miller as a pseudo-first round pick in a trade to upgrade their Swiss cheese line, why not package him with one of the Raiders' later first-rounders to move up for Murray, a star QB prospect who could revamp Jon Gruden's offense and fill the new stadium in Las Vegas?
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Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State 
The 49ers don't have to draft for need at the defensive end position after adding Dee Ford , but what if Bosa is just the best player in the draft? The 49ers can cut Arik Armstead with no cap penalty and/or move Solomon Thomas to the interior or a rotational role, so there are certainly ways to make this work.
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Redskins get No. 3 for No. 15, 173, 2020 1st

Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State 
CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora put this scenario forward last week , so let's pull the trigger here, with the Redskins paying a big price in next year's first-rounder along with one of their two fifth-round picks this year to the Jets to come up and get Haskins rather than settling for one of the other quarterbacks at No. 15. He'd figure to get early snaps for a Washington team looking for a spark.
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Cardinals get No. 4, No. 27, OT Kolton Miller for No. 1

Quinnen Williams, DL, Alabama 
The Cardinals keep Josh Rosen rather than trading him at an immense discount, land some much-needed help for the offensive line and then pick up a guy in Williams who some think is the best player in this draft class, and THEN have another pick coming from this trade later in the first round? Consider this a big win for the Arizona front office after building up incredible buzz for Kyler Murray during the pre-draft process.
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Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky 
The Buccaneers benefit from the Redskins' trade up for Haskins as it pushes a much-needed edge rusher down to No. 5 in Allen, who should be a great fit for Todd Bowles at outside linebacker, which just so happens to be the team's biggest need.
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Rashan Gary, DL, Michigan 
Gary is so much more than his statistical output for a Michigan program that didn't utilize him to the best of his abilities. In New York he'll join with standout sophomore B.J. Hill and run-stuffer Dalvin Tomlinson to make an excellent young defensive front, and he can move around the line depending on the formation as well.
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T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa 
The Jaguars have a strong core on defense and have now upgraded their quarterback situation, so this draft should be about boosting the weapons in the passing game and improving the blocking in front of Nick Foles. Adding Hockenson, the best all-around tight end prospect in years, would do both.
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Falcons get No. 8 for No. 14, 79, 117

Ed Oliver, DT, Houston 
Oliver would be an excellent fit for a Falcons team looking to generate more pass rush, and he would also act as Grady Jarrett insurance should the star defensive tackle not sign an extension to stay in Atlanta long-term. The Houston product won't make it to 14, so if the Falcons want him, they should be exploring a move up.
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Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida 
The Bills have smartly made upgrading their offensive line a priority this offseason, but while Ty Neskhe is better than last year's options at right tackle, he's better served in a swing role as a reserve. Enter Taylor, the most talented offensive lineman in this class, who gives the Bills a third locked-in O-line starter along with Dion Dawkins and Mitch Morse, with solid depth behind them.
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Drew Lock, QB, Missouri 
I don't think the Broncos absolutely have to go quarterback here, but there's enough smoke surrounding their interest in Lock, including hosting him for a predraft visit well after trading a fourth-round pick for Joe Flacco, that we can't rule it out. Opinions are torn on Lock's future in the NFL, but he'd certainly fit the mold for what John Elway wants at quarterback.
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Jonah Williams, OL, Alabama 
Even though the Bengals re-signed Bobby Hart and are paying him like a starter, that shouldn't take them out of the running for a guy like Williams. At his best, he'll be an excellent upgrade at tackle in Cincinnati, but many are projecting him inside, where the Bengals have a much more pressing need. Expect him to start at guard from Day 1 with the potential to kick to tackle down the road.
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Texans get No. 12 for No. 23, 54

Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State 
Yes, the Texans added Matt Kalil to help their league-worst blocking situation, but he hasn't been simultaneously healthy and good in years so counting on him isn't a good Plan A. The better plan: trading up for the best pass-blocking left tackle in this class who can come in and start out the gate, giving Deshaun Watson a chance at surviving in 2019.
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Eagles get No. 13 for No. 25, 53

Devin White, ILB, LSU 
The Eagles have an extra second-round pick after their trade out of the first round last year, and that means they have the ammo to jump into the high teens this year if they see a key prospect available. And after White slips out of the top 10, he's the perfect guy to move up to grab and plug into the middle of the Eagles defense behind a strong defensive line.
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Lions get No. 14, 79, 117 for No. 8

Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi State 
The Lions move back and land some extra picks on Day 2 and 3 before drafting a prospect many think they could take at No. 8. Sweat had medical issues surface recently, but the fact that he was allowed to participate in the combine is a good sign that it shouldn't affect his stock much. Even after splurging on Trey Flowers, the Lions could use another option on the edge.
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Jets get No. 15, 173, 2020 1st for No. 3

Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State 
The Jets bypass a chance to land a blue-chip talent at the top of the draft in order to secure what could be a high first-round pick from the Redskins next year. And they still get a pretty great edge rusher in Burns, who looked excellent at the combine while carrying more weight on his frame than he had in college. It's not out of the question that he ends up a better pro than Josh Allen, which would make this move a home run.
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Clelin Ferrell, EDGE, Clemson 
The Panthers continue the run on edge rushers in the middle of Round 1 by snapping up the last surefire first-round talent at the position in Ferrell, who through no fault of his own isn't creating the kind of buzz as workout warriors like Sweat and Burns. He's still a complete product at defensive end who can come in and start immediately in Carolina.
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Cody Ford, OL, Oklahoma 
The Giants have beefed up their line the last two offseasons, with the most recent addition being Kevin Zeitler at guard. Even though many are projecting Ford inside at the next level, I still think he's worth taking and trying at right tackle for the Giants. Worst case, they can kick him inside next year and clear Zeitler's $10 million cap hit completely off the books.
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Steelers get No. 18 for No. 20, 141, 207

Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan 
In a recent Pick Six Podcast mock draft, I had the Ravens trade ahead of the Steelers to land a falling Devin White. If that were to happen here with Bush, it would basically be a worst-case scenario for the Steelers, so I wouldn't be shocked if they explore a move a few spots up to secure the talented Michigan linebacker once White is off the board.
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D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss 
The Titans brought in an excellent slot option in Adam Humphries to go along with No. 1 receiver Corey Davis. Now mix in Metcalf as someone to stretch defenses with his deep speed paired with excellent size, and you're putting Marcus Mariota in the best position to succeed before deciding whether to give him a huge extension.
   
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Well, the mocker hit the nail on the head saying CF isn’t getting attention bc he’s not a workout warrior. Great tape, but didn’t run a 4.4 40 so.

 

also, the rest of this mock is trash. He has us trading down with the chiefs to pick 61 and we get a late 3rd for it? No thanks. Then we take a corner in the second and will Grier with our first 3rd. Not a fan of that at all

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Legit worst case scenario draft for us lol. Sweat, Burns, Oliver, and Gary all gone? No thx.

I'd rather have Metcalf in that case. Need someone who has transcendental talent potential. NGL I used to like Ferrell but watching him some more and his lack of athleticism might make him another Kevin Dodd in this league.

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1 hour ago, micnificent28 said:

Any mock with a projected trade or trades is crap i feel... like how are you mocking a whole fantasy scenario. Well if the raiders trade up to here and then this team trades here... after you mock your first trade the rest of it becomes BS in my opinion. 

This mock is realistic because of the trade ups for QB's. Teams have traded up for a QB every year in the past 5 drafts. 

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2 hours ago, Saca312 said:

Legit worst case scenario draft for us lol. Sweat, Burns, Oliver, and Gary all gone? No thx.

I'd rather have Metcalf in that case. Need someone who has transcendental talent potential. NGL I used to like Ferrell but watching him some more and his lack of athleticism might make him another Kevin Dodd in this league.

Metcalf has a lot of "bust" red flags. Injury issues, production concerns, etc. I don't think he is a guy I would take at 16, TBH. Freak though he may be.

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