- The 2019 NFL draft is set for April 25.
- Until then, teams will prepare to make their picks, and sportswriters will make their predictions through mock drafts.
- We analyzed nine mock drafts to get a sense of how the first round might play out.
The 32 NFL teams are surely hard at work studying tape, evaluating players, and working to make deals to move up or down in the April 25 NFL draft.
By examining the predictions of several experts from a variety of outlets, you can get a pretty good idea of how the NFL world thinks the first 32 picks could shake out.
We analyzed the mock drafts of nine experts — Chad Reuter, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Bucky Brooks of NFL.com; Ryan Wilson and Will Brinson of CBS Sports; Mel Kiper and Todd McShay of ESPN; Walter Football; and John Clayton of The Washington Post— and attempted to find a consensus.
Take a look below and see how the experts believe the first round will go down.
1. Arizona Cardinals — Kyler Murray, QB (Oklahoma)
Experts: 9 of 9
Other possibilities: N/A
Key expert quote: From The Ringer: "His diminutive size is the biggest question mark in this draft, but he’s got the playmaking talent, arm strength, and speed to become a superstar."
2. San Francisco 49ers — Nick Bosa, Edge (Ohio State)
Experts: 8 of 9
Other possibilities: Quinnen Williams, DL (Alabama)
Key expert quote: From Davis: "Considered by many to be the best player in the 2019 draft, Bosa is an intriguing mix of size, speed and ferocity. He will team perfectly with Dee Ford and DeForest Buckner to terrorize QBs."
3. New York Jets — Quinnen Williams, DL (Alabama)
Experts: 4 of 9
Other possibilities: Josh Allen, Edge (Kentucky)
Key expert quote: From McShay: "The Jets need defensive linemen for new coordinator Gregg Williams, and the Alabama tackle fits perfectly as an interior pass-rusher who also can stop the run. Williams was incredible at the combine, and his quick first step would be a force on the inside for Gang Green."
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