2019 NFL Draft

[hungryhippo]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham will reportedly declare for the 2019 NFL Draft: <a href="https://t.co/dw85MAUvSw">https://t.co/dw85MAUvSw</a> <a href="https://t.co/6zImJAUqO0">pic.twitter.com/6zImJAUqO0</a></p>— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSportsCFB/status/1070002980982788099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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I know he was 5 star #1 everything QB coming out of HS, but I never saw anything that said NFL starter when I watched him play. Am I missing something?

 

[ACamp1900]

I know he was 5 star #1 everything QB coming out of HS, but I never saw anything that said NFL starter when I watched him play. Am I missing something?

Feel the same exact way really... but who knows...

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Todd McShay of the ESPN.com updated his Top 32 yesterday in an Insider article.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/insider/story/_/id/25445141/2019-nfl-draft-todd-mcshay-top-32-prospect-rankings-grades


Annnnnnnnddddd...OH MY GAWD!!!! THAT'S TERRY JILLERY'S MUSIC!!!!

#16: Jerry Tillery - Run stuffer who flashes pass rush potential.

Stringing together a few years of highly drafted D-Lineman would be huge for maintaining recruiting momentum up front.

wow he was unranked all season and now up to #16 in a loaded DT draft. good job Terry Jillery!

 

[Legacy]

Updated list of players who are skipping bowl season (247)

List of underclassmen declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft (247)

Both regularly updated.

 

[hungryhippo]

Feel the same exact way really... but who knows...

It is so hard to tell with QBs.

The list of college qbs I thought were garbage who ended up making it is almost as long as the list of guys I thought would be Pro-Bowlers who flamed out or didn't even make a roster.

 

[ACamp1900]

It is so hard to tell with QBs.

The list of college qbs I thought were garbage who ended up making it is almost as long as the list of guys I thought would be Pro-Bowlers who flamed out or didn't even make a roster.

Never thought Tyrod Taylor would make it in the NFL after watching him in college....

 

[GATTACA!]

Never thought Tyrod Taylor would make it in the NFL after watching him in college....

Never would have thought Mat Ryan was going to be a top 10-15 QB watching him at BC.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Never would have thought Mat Ryan was going to be a top 10-15 QB watching him at BC.

Really? He balled out at BC.


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[Huntr]

CBS Mock has Tillery to the Chefs at 31.

 

[Legacy]

Anyone feel free to post their team's most pressing need - first round choice.(I'll update with feedback)
I would guess:

Ariz - Edge
SF - Edge
NY Jets -
Oak - DL, probably Edge or best DT (3 picks in 1st - others would be CB and WR) (3 picks in 1st)
Tampa -
NY Giants - QB
Jax - QB
Detroit - Defense either Edge or CB
Buffalo -
Denver - CB (QB in second round)
Cincy - ?
Green Bay - Edge (2 picks in 1st)
Miami - QB?
Atlanta -
Wash - QB
Carolina -
Cleve - OT
Minn - OT/OG
Tenn -
Pittsburgh -

Playoff Teams
Philadelphia -
Indy - WR
Seattle - ?
Baltimore - ?
Houston - Edge
KC - Edge or CB (Imagine if KC had a defense)
LA Chargers - ?
LA Rams - ?
NE - ?

Others? Who you got?

NO, Chi, and Dallas do not have 1st rd picks

Updated with others' picks:
Pitts - Defense (Best Player Available?)
Buff - OL
Indy - WR
Cleveland - OT

 

[arrowryan]

Pittsburgh needs an entire new secondary and, besides Watt, 3 new linebackers

And a new coaching staff.

 

[irishtrooper]

Buffalo - OL, OL, OL, WR, WR, TE, RB, DB, LB, DL

kinda everything (except starting QB). I think they need to load up on OL and Offense skill (even RB since Shady is getting old). LB and secondary needs depth

 

[Irish YJ]

Colts - WR, RB, CB, DL/Edge.

-Have 3 picks in the first two rounds.
-Also will get one or two compensatory picks in the 4th.
-They have tons of cap money.

Assume they will try to address 3 of the above in the first two rounds, and one or two in FA.

2018 was very good in the draft and picking up Ebron.

 

[Legacy]

Colts - WR, RB, CB, DL/Edge.

-Have 3 picks in the first two rounds.
-Also will get one or two compensatory picks in the 4th.
-They have tons of cap money.

Assume they will try to address 3 of the above in the first two rounds, and one or two in FA.

2018 was very good in the draft and picking up Ebron.

They certainly look good against Dallas. DL FEs include Dante Fowler, Ansah and Suh. They could be in position in the first round to draft the first or second WR, the first RB, the third CB, or fifth or so DL in a deep class. Did Moncrief sign a one year contract with Jax? Letting Ryan Grant walk? WR FAs don't look that promising. Same with RBs.

First round needs updated with Pitts, Buffalo, and Indy.

 

[Irish YJ]

They certainly look good against Dallas. DL FEs include Dante Fowler, Ansah and Suh. They could be in position in the first round to draft the first or second WR, the first RB, the third CB, or fifth or so DL in a deep class. Did Moncrief sign a one year contract with Jax? Letting Ryan Grant walk? WR FAs don't look that promising. Same with RBs.

First round needs updated with Pitts, Buffalo, and Indy.

I'd probably prioritize needs in this order.... 1. WR, 2A CB, 2B DE/Edge, 3C RB. But I'd pick them based on what's available and what I was able to get in FA. Even if I got one or two in FA, I'd still go for the same 4 in the draft unless someone else in another position had a crazy slide and was available.

WR - I think a stud WR is the biggest need. Or maybe I should say the team would benefit the most giving Luck another top option. I hate that Cain went down early as I thought he was a huge bargain and could have had a shot as a very good #2. WR is deep this year, so could slide to #2 or 3 pick if a top CB and or DE is available. Roger's contract expires, so not sure he'll be back. Inman also expires, so that will be interesting.

Defense - The unexpected success of our D give Ballard more flexibility than originally though. If a top CB or DE is available, I'd take them over a WR given the WR draft depth this year. I'm hoping there's a huge run on OL and QB in the first two rounds lol.. I think there's going to be a big run on DL though, and CB doesn't seem that deep. If no high % studs at CB or DL, then stick with WR.

RB - I'd love to grab a good RB with good receiving skills. I don't think this year's class is great, but I also don't see any RBs going first round. That could leave one of the top guys open when Indy picks twice in the second. I'd also love to grab a potential bargain at RB in the later rounds too. I'd love it if they grabbed Dex. I think he'll be a huge bargain for some team.

FA is going to be a huge impact to Indy IMO this year. I know Ballard wants to grow this team via the draft (as do I), but we are projected to have the most cap space in the NFL at around 125M. I doubt Ballard will go after any overpriced huge name, but I can see him grabbing some value big names for a couple years, or some proven but not A-list guys while the draft picks learn and grow.

 

[Irish#1]

I'd probably prioritize needs in this order.... 1. WR, 2A CB, 2B DE/Edge, 3C RB. But I'd pick them based on what's available and what I was able to get in FA. Even if I got one or two in FA, I'd still go for the same 4 in the draft unless someone else in another position had a crazy slide and was available.

WR - I think a stud WR is the biggest need. Or maybe I should say the team would benefit the most giving Luck another top option. I hate that Cain went down early as I thought he was a huge bargain and could have had a shot as a very good #2. WR is deep this year, so could slide to #2 or 3 pick if a top CB and or DE is available. Roger's contract expires, so not sure he'll be back. Inman also expires, so that will be interesting.

Defense - The unexpected success of our D give Ballard more flexibility than originally though. If a top CB or DE is available, I'd take them over a WR given the WR draft depth this year. I'm hoping there's a huge run on OL and QB in the first two rounds lol.. I think there's going to be a big run on DL though, and CB doesn't seem that deep. If no high % studs at CB or DL, then stick with WR.

RB - I'd love to grab a good RB with good receiving skills. I don't think this year's class is great, but I also don't see any RBs going first round. That could leave one of the top guys open when Indy picks twice in the second. I'd also love to grab a potential bargain at RB in the later rounds too. I'd love it if they grabbed Dex. I think he'll be a huge bargain for some team.

FA is going to be a huge impact to Indy IMO this year. I know Ballard wants to grow this team via the draft (as do I), but we are projected to have the most cap space in the NFL at around 125M. I doubt Ballard will go after any overpriced huge name, but I can see him grabbing some value big names for a couple years, or some proven but not A-list guys while the draft picks learn and grow.

This year isn't as glaring as last year with the O-line. Definitely need someone opposite TY. I'd probably go DE next given the secondary has played pretty well, but I'm no Chris Ballard.

 

[Legacy]

I'm not going to be posting Mock Draft for a while, but here is one.

2019 NFL mock draft: Defense will dominate the 1st round

With Cleveland and Indy winning they are dropping back. Cleveland gets the third OT. Indy picks an Edge Rusher. Oakland goes Edge, CB, and DE.

 

[Legacy]

Justin Herbert, Oregon QB, is returning for his Senior season.

 

[Legacy]

Michigan - David Long, CB is entering the draft. Lavert Hill, CB and Josh Metullus, S will stay.

 

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

I can't see Ballard not drafting a defensive lineman with that first pick, his whole philosophy is to build from the interior out, which is why the Colts finally have an above average offensive line. I'd say WR with the first 2nd rounder and CB with the other, and if we could add Golden Tate for the right price on a 2-3 year deal, I think they'd be around a 12 win team next year. Hopefully they go after some of the Dee Fords on defense in FA, no point in consistently rolling over 100+ million in cap room. Luck only has so many more truly elite years, and while the good percentage of our core is still on rookie deals would be the time to strike imo. If the goal is to win SBs then let's do it, right?

 

[Luckylucci]

I can't see Ballard not drafting a defensive lineman with that first pick, his whole philosophy is to build from the interior out, which is why the Colts finally have an above average offensive line. I'd say WR with the first 2nd rounder and CB with the other, and if we could add Golden Tate for the right price on a 2-3 year deal, I think they'd be around a 12 win team next year. Hopefully they go after some of the Dee Fords on defense in FA, no point in consistently rolling over 100+ million in cap room. Luck only has so many more truly elite years, and while the good percentage of our core is still on rookie deals would be the time to strike imo. If the goal is to win SBs then let's do it, right?

Certainly an interesting time for the organization. Me and a co-worker were just talking, over lunch, about some of the teams that really have a chance to really improve going forward and we agreed the Colts were one of them. Obviously they'll need to do what you explained above and do it right, but certainly trending in the right direction.

 

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

Certainly an interesting time for the organization. Me and a co-worker were just talking, over lunch, about some of the teams that really have a chance to really improve going forward and we agreed the Colts were one of them. Obviously they'll need to do what you explained above and do it right, but certainly trending in the right direction.

Yessir. You add Hakeem Butler or Arcega Whiteside with TY Hilton and Tate and sign Lev...Super Bowl. That offense, with a young up and coming defense, would win s ton of games over the next few seasons. Seems to make a lot of sense to me, but I know that way more goes into it behind the scenes. Hope they nail this offseason, however they choose to approach it.

 

[SouthernIndianaNDFan]

Lev wouldn't even have to have 400 touches with Mack already there. They could keep both fresh, maybe a 70/30 split.

 

[NewBrunswickIrish]

Lev wouldn't even have to have 400 touches with Mack already there. They could keep both fresh, maybe a 70/30 split.

Bell wants like $16 million a year. That’s tough to swallow for RB especially when he wants most of it guaranteed. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great player but I wouldn’t spend that much on a RB that has as much wear and tear as he has on him.

 

[zelezo vlk]

For real. That's a buccaneers kinda move. Maybe the skins.

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[Legacy]

Georgia loses six players to NFL draft and transfers

Four Georgia juniors declared for the 2019 NFL Draft and two other players announced their decisions to transfer.
Early Entrants
» Mecole Hardman, WR
» Elijah Holyfield, RB
» Isaac Nauta, TE
» Riley Ridley, WR

Transfers
- Justin Fields, QB
- Luke Ford, TE

Lost Offensive Talent
- Georgia will lose a combined 1,949 receiving yards and 22 receiving touchdowns.
- Elijah Holyfield broke 1,000 yards rushing in 2018 after playing sparingly his first two years.
- Justin Fields was the No. 2 overall recruit in the Class of 2018, according to the 247Sports Composite.
- Riley Ridley and Mecole Hardman were Georgia's top-two receivers in yards and touchdowns in 2018.

All the losses come on offense, so the defense won’t take as much of a hit in 2019. But on the offensive side, the loss of talent and experience could be felt in a big way next season.

NFL draft declarations
Georgia’s losses to the NFL draft come primarily in the receiving game in 2019, as the Bulldogs lose three contributors in tight end Isaac Nauta and receivers Mecole Hardman and Riley Ridley.

Nauta was the first to announce he will forego his senior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft. Nauta came in as a five-star recruit and had his most productive season in 2018, though he was never heavily involved in the passing game. Nauta had 30 catches for 430 yards and three touchdowns in 2018. The loss of Nauta combined with Luke Ford’s departure will affect the tight ends next season.

After converting to wide receiver from defensive back after his freshman year, Hardman developed into one of Georgia’s more productive receivers in 2018. He had a career-high 34 catches for 532 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

Ridley had by far the best season of his career in 2018, contributing 44 catches for 570 yards and nine touchdowns after scoring just two touchdowns in each of his first two seasons.

The losses will be felt in the run game, as well, although the Bulldogs seem equipped to address the loss of running back Elijah Holyfield, who also declared for the 2019 draft. When Nick Chubb and Sony Michel left for the NFL after the 2017 season, Holyfield got his chance in 2018. He amassed 1,018 rushing yards on 159 carries and seven touchdowns.

In addition to losing Ridley, Nauta and Holyfield, Georgia will lose two other offense starters - Terry Godwin, WR, Lamont Gaillard, OC - who do not have any eligiblity left.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Bell wants like $16 million a year. That’s tough to swallow for RB especially when he wants most of it guaranteed. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great player but I wouldn’t spend that much on a RB that has as much wear and tear as he has on him.

I agree. The Colts have Mack, Hines and another rookie in Wilkins who seems to rip off 10 yard runs every time he carries the ball. Jus needs to learn pass pro.

 

[Irish YJ]

I agree. The Colts have Mack, Hines and another rookie in Wilkins who seems to rip off 10 yard runs every time he carries the ball. Jus needs to learn pass pro.

RB is not near the need it was at the beginning of the season. Give me Dex in the later rounds.

From a Colts perspective, their first two picks are late first and early second. Give me best available from WR, Edge, DL, or CB. If you can find a steal in the 3rd, great, but use the pot of gold cap money to get what you couldn't find in the draft. No need to spend a boat load on Bell. I still think WR would be the best bang for the buck in terms of need and performance.

Draftwire/USAToday came out with their latest 3 round stab.

Had Love going to the Colts at 34 (second round from the jets).
Tillery gong to the Bucs at 39th.
Coney 52nd to Pitt.

 

[stlnd01]

Georgia loses six players to NFL draft and transfers

Four Georgia juniors declared for the 2019 NFL Draft and two other players announced their decisions to transfer.
Early Entrants
» Mecole Hardman, WR
» Elijah Holyfield, RB
» Isaac Nauta, TE
» Riley Ridley, WR

Transfers
- Justin Fields, QB
- Luke Ford, TE



In addition to losing Ridley, Nauta and Holyfield, Georgia will lose two other offense starters - Terry Godwin, WR, Lamont Gaillard, OC - who do not have any eligiblity left.

So they lose three of their four top WRs and their best tight end? That does make me feel a little better about losing Julian Love, for that game anyway.

 

[NDdomer2]

RB is not near the need it was at the beginning of the season. Give me Dex in the later rounds.

From a Colts perspective, their first two picks are late first and early second. Give me best available from WR, Edge, DL, or CB. If you can find a steal in the 3rd, great, but use the pot of gold cap money to get what you couldn't find in the draft. No need to spend a boat load on Bell. I still think WR would be the best bang for the buck in terms of need and performance.

Draftwire/USAToday came out with their latest 3 round stab.

Had Love going to the Colts at 34 (second round from the jets).
Tillery gong to the Bucs at 39th.
Coney 52nd to Pitt.

Going to be hard to find a top of the line edge guy if you arent picking at the top of the first. Unless Ballard can continue to find unbelievable steals. WR, DL are probably your best bets in those spots with outside chance a CB falls a bit depending if there are runs on certain positions (would be awesome to see Love to Colts).

With that said your options in FA for edge rushers:
http://nfltraderumors.co/top-25-2019-nfl-free-agents-list/

Cowboys def keeping DLaw. NE - do they continue to not pay big FA money or resign Flowers? Dee Ford might be a good option. Houston would be silly to let Clowney walk, especially in division. Frank Clark is a good option but i dont see Seahawks letting him walk either. Brandon Graham is good but getting towards end of career. After that its a big drop off.

I could def see colts continuing to focus on OL in the mid to late rounds. Yes they have been really good this year but depth was an issue and how much longer can you count on Castonzo? Definitely need to grab a backup center at some point in the draft. Kelly is good but def. injury prone and Josh Andrews is a large drop off (Calling Sam Mustipher??)

Would be awesome to see them grab another LB to pair with Leonard. Najee Goode will be 30 and in his 8th year. The rest of the group is very young but questionable. Safety is also another position that has had various bodies in and out of the lineup, including your prevous first rounder in Malik Hooker.

Ballard has shown he can build a team without FA though. I am very interested in the Colts draft.