{"id":2699,"date":"2019-04-26T19:49:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T19:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2019-04-26T19:49:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T19:49:53","slug":"nfl-draft-2019-first-round-selections-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-draft-2019-first-round-selections-comments\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Draft 2019 – First Round Selections – Comments"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL Draft 2019 – First Round Selections – Comments<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle\/Headscout\"\"<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First Round
\n#\u00a0 \u00a0 Team \/ Player \/ Position \/ School<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

1 Arizona – Kyler Murray \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 QB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oklahoma<\/strong><\/em>
\nCards pick another QB early with a one year starter under huge pressure in 2019.<\/p>\n

2 San Francisco – Nick Bosa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ohio St<\/strong><\/em>
\n49ers address their front seven again with best edge guy in this class.<\/p>\n

3 NY Jets – Quinnen Williams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alabama<\/strong><\/em>
\nJets continue to build their front line with an impact interior force.<\/p>\n

4 Oakland – Clelin Ferrell\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clemson<\/strong><\/em>
\nRaiders showed little edge pressure after moving Khalil Mack to Da Bears.<\/p>\n

5 Tampa Bay – Devin White\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LSU<\/strong><\/em>
\nBlue chip Mike man gives this defense a leader and playmaker.<\/p>\n

6 NY Giants – Daniel Jones\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 QB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Duke<\/strong><\/em>
\nGMen surprise everyone with a talented passer this early.<\/p>\n

7 Jacksonville – Josh Allen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kentucky<\/strong><\/em>
\nJaguars needed another edge rusher and jump on this playmaker here.<\/p>\n

8 Detroit – TJ Hockenson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iowa<\/strong><\/em>
\nLions look to give QB Matt Stafford a strong weapon in the middle zones.<\/p>\n

9 Buffalo – Ed Oliver\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Houston<\/strong><\/em>
\nBills grab an explosive interior guy with impact talent.<\/p>\n

10 Pittsburgh (from Denver) – Devin Bush\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Michigan<\/strong><\/em>
\nSteelers paid a huge price to move up for this three down playmaker.<\/p>\n

11 Cincinnati – Jonah Williams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alabama<\/strong><\/em>
\nBengals look to get the outside right after continuous problems recently.<\/p>\n

12 Green Bay – Rashan Gary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Michigan<\/strong><\/em>
\nPackers committed to improving their battered defense.<\/p>\n

13 Miami – Christian Wilkins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clemson<\/strong><\/em>
\nDolphins starting to build new club with front four talent.<\/p>\n

14 Atlanta – Chris Lindstrom\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OG\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Boston College<\/strong><\/em>
\nFalcons must keep Matt Ryan upright to contend in the tough NFC South.<\/p>\n

15 Washington – Dwayne Haskins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 QB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ohio State<\/strong><\/em>
\nRedskins considered moving up for this guy.<\/p>\n

16 Carolina – Brian Burns\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DE\/LB\u00a0 Florida State<\/strong><\/em>
\nPanthers need edge rushers and Burns ranks among the best in this deep class.<\/p>\n

17 NY Giants (from Cleveland) – Dexter Lawrence\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clemson<\/strong><\/em>
\nGMen get a strong interior presence with the explosiveness to rush the passer.<\/p>\n

18 Minnesota – Garrett Bradbury C\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NC State<\/strong><\/em>
\nVikes had to address their offensive line and Bradbury is an excellent addition.<\/p>\n

19 Tennessee – Jeffrey Simmons \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mississippi State<\/strong><\/em>
\nTitans like his ability to play five technique here.<\/p>\n

20 Denver (from Pittsburgh) – Noah Fant TE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iowa<\/strong><\/em>
\nBroncos added extra picks and get the seam playmaker for new vet QB Joe Flacco.<\/p>\n

21 Green Bay (from Seattle) – Darnell Savage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maryland<\/strong><\/em>
\nPackers get the centerfielder for this talented young secondary.<\/p>\n

22 Philadelphia (from Baltimore) – Andre Dillard\u00a0\u00a0 OT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Washington State<\/strong><\/em>
\nEagles move up to land an agile athletic left tackle.<\/p>\n

23 Houston – Tytus Howard\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alabama State<\/strong><\/em>
\nTexans\u2019 reached for a talented small college tackle.<\/p>\n

24 Oakland (from Chicago) – Josh Jacobs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 RB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alabama<\/strong><\/em>
\nRaiders turn the page from veteran back Marshawn Lynch.<\/p>\n

25 Baltimore (from Philadelphia) – Marquise Brown\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WR\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oklahoma<\/strong><\/em>
\nRavens land a burner to open up this young offense.<\/p>\n

26 Washington (from Indianapolis) – Montez Sweat\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mississippi State<\/strong><\/em>
\nSkins land a tough edge rusher to bookend with veteran Ryan Kerrigan.<\/p>\n

27 Oakland (from Dallas) – Johnathan Abram\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mississippi State<\/strong><\/em>
\nDa Raiders add a striker here for a problem position.<\/p>\n

28 LA Chargers – Jerry Tillery\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notre Dame<\/strong><\/em>
\nChargers get an athletic versatile lineman for their aging front line.<\/p>\n

29 Seattle (from Kansas City) – LJ Collier\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TCU<\/strong><\/em>
\nSeahawks reach for this emerging edge rusher, but not the talent to replace Frank Clark.<\/p>\n

30 New York Giants (New Orleans-Green Bay & Seattle) – Deandre Baker\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Georgia<\/strong><\/em>
\nGMen made great move to trade back into first round for the most developed cover man in his class.<\/p>\n

31 Atlanta (LA Rams) – Kaleb McGary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Washington<\/strong><\/em>
\nFalcons hell bent on improving the right side of line.<\/p>\n

32 New England – N’Keal Harry\u00a0 WR\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arizona State<\/strong><\/em>
\nPatriots shock fans by taking this tough receiver with a #1 selection.<\/p>\n

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards \u2013 Heisman, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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