NFL two-round mock draft: March 18, 2019

Reports have surfaced that the Cardinals plan to take the Heisman Trophy winner with the first overall pick, backing up past praise for Murray by new Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury. All reports from the Heisman Trophy winner were positive.

The 49ers already invested heavily in improving their pass rush by acquiring Dee Ford from the Chiefs and signing him to a lucrative contract extension. As a result, it wouldn't be a shock if they traded back. The 49ers have invested heavily in the defensive line in recent drafts, but the value at No. 2 is in using the pick on another defensive lineman.

Williams had a great combine, including an outstanding 4.83-second 40 time. He's worthy of a top five pick after recording eight sacks and 71 tackles in his breakout sophomore season at Alabama.

The Raiders are desperately in need of pass rush help after recording only 13 sacks last season, and Allen has the upside to be the No. 1 overall pick in many years. He had a strong combine, including a 4.23 second shuttle, second best among edge rushers. Oakland has invested heavily in the offense during free agency but still has major defensive voids to fill.

Tampa Bay released Vinny Curry after last season, so the Bucs are in the market for a bookend to pair with Jason Pierre-Paul. Gary could help immediately; he had nine sacks in 22 games over the last two seasons.

It's unclear if the Giants are playing for the future or trying to remain competitive in 2019 after their bevy of moves over the last two weeks. Either way, Eli Manning is expected to remain the Giants starter next season, but Haskins should be able to develop behind him.

Jacksonville needs an offensive tackle after cutting Jermey Parnell, and the offensive line should be a top priority to protect soon-to-be starter Nick Foles. Taylor is emerging as the top prospect at the position.

The Lions already signed Jesse James, but he might not be the answer as the No. 1 tight end. Hockenson had a good combine with a 4.70 second 40 time and 37.5-inch vertical jump, and his potential is through the roof.

Sweat was the talk of Senior Bowl practice, and he helped his stock even more at the combine after running an electric 4.41 second 40-yard dash. Buffalo addressed several needs on offense last week but could still use a young pass rusher with Sweat's potential. Sweat had 22.5 sacks over the last two seasons.

Denver is in the market for a linebacker after declining Brandon Marshall's option. White was already considered the top linebacker prospect available and made further headlines when he ran a blazing 4.42 second 40 at the combine. He recorded a total of 256 tackles over the last two seasons.

Right tackle remains a major need for the Bengals even after bringing back Bobby Hart, but they still have a bevy of needs on defense. While Williams didn't have a spectacular combine, his tape should put him in the top 20 picks.

Green Bay made waves by signing Preston Smith and Za'Darius Smith to huge contracts but could still use more linebacker help. Bush lacks the desired height at 5-foot-11, but he more than makes up for it with his athleticism. He ran a 4.43 second 40-yard dash with a 40.5 inch vertical at the combine, both elite marks that should erase any concerns. 

Miami addressed quarterback this year by signing Ryan Fitzpatrick, but he's not a long-term solution. Lock had a nice combine, and while Denver has been connected to him for months, it remains to be seen if John Elway opts for a quarterback in the first round after trading for Joe Flacco. There are questions about Lock's accuracy, but he throws a beautiful deep ball.

Vic Beasley's future with the Falcons is still somewhat up in the air, and they need help rushing the passer in any case. Ferrell's production has improved in every season at Clemson, culminating with 11.5 sacks last year, and he would easily be a top 10 pick in draft classes thinner in pass rushers.

Washington spent big on defense last week with the addition of Landon Collins but desperately need offensive help. Metcalf was the talk of the combine after running a 4.33 second 40-yard dash, tying for the wideout lead with 27 bench reps and showing off a 40.5 inch vertical. However, not all of his test results were great. There should be concern about Metcalf's ability to get separation on shorter routes. He had the third-slowest time in the three cone and the fourth-slowest time in the shuttle. 

Carolina really needs help in the pass rush, and the opportunity to get Oliver at No. 16 would be a coup. Oliver nursed a knee injury during last season but looked healthy at the combine with 32 bench reps (tied for third-best among defensive linemen) and a 120-inch broad jump.

The Giants find themselves with a second first-round pick, which they acquired last week from Cleveland in the Odell Beckham Jr. trade. Wilkins looks like a safe defensive tackle and is a good fit for a team that needs help in that area, which the Giants do after trading Damon Harrison last season.

A huge prospect with versatility, Ford's stock has risen since the end of the 2018 season. Ford cut short his combine bench session due to an injury, but that shouldn't significantly hurt his stock as one of the most versatile linemen available.

Head coach Mike Vrabel is craving an edge pass rusher. Burns had a great combine weekend with a 4.53 second 40-yard dash and a 129-inch broad jump. He had 23 sacks in three seasons for the Seminoles.

The other wideout at Ole Miss, Brown had more than 1,200 yards receiving in consecutive seasons. Pittsburgh is in the market for a wideout after trading Antonio Brown.

Fant's stock is on the rise after one of the most impressive combines from a tight end in years. He led all tight ends in the 40-yard dash (4.50 seconds), vertical jump (39.5 inches), broad jump (10 feet, 7 inches) and three-cone (6.81 seconds). He has the college production, to boot, with 18 touchdowns over the last two seasons. Seattle saw flashes from Will Dissly early last season but can't rely on him following his torn patella tendon.

Baltimore needs wideout help, with John Brown headed toward free agency and Michael Crabtree being released by the team. Brown didn't work out at the combine following foot surgery, but it might not hurt his stock. He averaged 18.3 yards per reception in two seasons at Oklahoma and could be an immediate impact player.

Dillard had a nice combine, including a sub-5.0 second 40 time. Houston has seemingly always needed offensive line help in recent years, and this offseason is no different.

Jacobs didn't participate in the drills at the combine due to a groin injury, but his versatility and speed make him a great fit for several teams picking late in the first round. Oakland addressed wideout but has yet to do anything at running back. Jacobs could be the long-term answer.

Philadelphia, which struggled in the secondary for much of last season, is likely to lose Ronald Darby in free agency. Williams is clearly the best cornerback on the board and had an excellent combine, running a 4.37 second 40-yard dash.

There are questions about Butler's hands, but he's physically gifted at 6-foot-6. He averaged 22.0 yards per reception last season and had 16 touchdowns over the last two seasons. The Colts are in the market for a No. 2 wide receiver opposite T.Y. Hilton, and Butler would make for quite the matchup nightmare.

Oakland struggled in the secondary last season and has yet to address that area in the offseason. A productive college player, Baker showed adequate speed with a 4.52-second 40 time.

Tillery did well at the combine despite a shoulder injury that he had surgery for last week. He has excellent size at 6-foot-7 and recorded seven sacks last season.

K.C. already lost Steven Nelson in free agency, and the elite pass-rushing talent could be gone at this point. Murphy is coming off a productive season for the Huskies, with four picks and 58 tackles.

Campbell helped himself at the combine as much as any player, tying for the 40-time lead among wideouts this year at 4.31 seconds. He also had an outstanding senior season, with 90 receptions for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. He could potentially be a great replacement for Randall Cobb.

Bradbury put himself squarely in first-round territory with an epic combine performance. He finished third among all offensive linemen with a 4.92 second 40-yard dash, had 34 bench reps and led the group with a 7.41 second three-cone. The Rams need a new center after declining John Sullivan's option.

Simmons could miss all of next season after tearing his ACL while preparing for the combine, but he was a potential top 20 pick before the injury. With rookies at this spot often taking a year or two to truly help anyway, the Patriots would potentially be getting a bargain.

The stout Lawrence will immediately become one of the biggest defensive linemen in the NFL and should do a nice job generating double teams for a long time. Arizona needs help along the defensive line interior with Rodney Gunter's free agency and Robert Nkemdiche's failure to develop.

The Colts have a need at safety with Clayton Geathers' free agency. A great playmaker for the Bulldogs last season, Abram had 99 tackles, three sacks and two picks.

The Raiders spent big on left tackle Trent Brown but need further line help as they rebuild. Risner is a solid and versatile line prospect.

Harry's combine performance was overshadowed by that of D.K. Metcalf, but it was still strong for his size (6-foot-2, 228 pounds) with a 4.53-second 40 and a 38.5 inch vertical. The college production is also there, with consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. San Francisco has failed to strike big in the wideout market despite its reported interest in Antonio Brown.

Pass rusher is one of many needs for the Giants after trading Olivier Vernon. Allen had 100 tackles in his junior season before regressing to 61 last season, but he's established himself as a solid edge player.

Jacksonville signed Geoff Swaim but needs mark pass catchers to help Nick Foles. The athletic Smith didn't match the Iowa duo of Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson at the combine, but he's still a talented receiver who had 710 yards and seven touchdowns last year.

Isabella is flying up draft boards after a blazing 40-yard dash at the combine, and he has the college production to back it up, with 102 receptions for 1,698 yards and 13 scores last year at UMass. His lack of size is a concern, but he's a perfect fit in the slot next to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Little has had some unfavorable reports but still has good size and athleticism. Buffalo signed center Mitch Morse last week but still has a need at tackle.

Denver could still be in the market for a quarterback in the draft despite acquiring Joe Flacco from Baltimore. Jones never put up huge numbers at Duke but was productive over his last three seasons as a starter. He could be a good fit to sit one year behind Flacco.

Cincinnati desperately needs linebacker help, with Vontaze Burfict's future up in the air. Wilson was a productive linebacker for the Crimson Tide and also a playmaker with six picks in the last two seasons.

Detroit has failed to strike in the safety market, even after moving on from Glover Quin. Rapp is a true playmaking prospect. He had 58 tackles, four sacks and two picks for the Huskies last season.

An excellent contributor at BC over the last two seasons, Lindstrom is considered a top guard prospect in this year's pool. The Packers could address their offensive line early in the draft with Aaron Rodgers continuing to take big hits.

The Falcons released Robert Alford earlier this offseason and should be in the market for more secondary depth. Oruwariye is a huge cornerback and coming off a breakout season with 50 tackles and three interceptions.

Washington has a big hole to fill after Preston Smith left in free agency. Ferguson is the all-time sacks leader in college but was barred from working out in the combine due to a past arrest. He would be a bargain in the second round in a deep defensive line class.

Carolina has spent heavily on wideouts over the last two drafts but has a need again after losing Devin Funchess. Arcega-Whiteside stands at 6-foot-3 and had a staggering 28 touchdowns in three seasons at Stanford.

The reports from the combine for Polite have been less than stellar, likely pushing him out of the first round. Still, he's a capable pass rusher after recording 11 sacks last year, and Miami is in the market after losing Cameron Wake.

Cleveland is now in the safety market after including Jabrill Peppers in the Odell Beckham Jr. trade. There are questions about Adderley because he's coming from a small school and didn't participate in the combine drills, but he shows plenty of upside.

Minnesota lost Sheldon Richardson in free agency, so defensive tackle could be a draft priority. Jones had a great junior season with 8.5 sacks and would be an excellent second-round value.

Tennessee has spent significant resources at cornerback but could still use more young depth. Mullen was Clemson's best at that position over the last two seasons and has good size at 6-foot-2. He showed more than adequate speed after running a 4.46 second 40-yard dash at the combine.

The athletic Ya-Sin has faced limited top talent in college, but his body and athleticism make him one of the more interesting prospects in this draft. The Steelers signed Steven Nelson, but he's fared better as a slot corner.

Philadelphia has yet to make any moves at running back, so it's certainly a need at the moment. Montgomery didn't show great speed at the combine but is a potential three-down back who had more than 1,300 yards from scrimmage in consecutive seasons at Iowa State.

Houston signed Tashaun Gipson but could still be in the market for safety help. Thompson had a breakout 2018 season at Alabama with 78 tackles and two picks as one of the defense's top playmakers. 

Houston is undergoing major turnover at cornerback, losing Kevin Johnson and Kareem Jackson. The Texans did sign Bradley Roby and Briean Boddy-Calhoun but could use more high-upside talent. Layne had a solid combine and is one of the biggest corners in the draft at 6-foot-3. He had 72 tackles for the Spartans last season.

New England could potentially lose multiple pass-catchers this offseason. A productive player at NC State with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, Harmon also has ample size at 6-foot-3. He's a solid fit who could help immediately.

Philadelphia traded Michael Bennett, so the Eagles could be in the market for an edge rusher yet again. Ximines is an intriguing prospect with 32.5 sacks over the last four seasons.

Jerry Jones has never seen a talented pass rusher he didn't like, and the Cowboys are in need of more youth along the front after losing David Irving and franchising Demarcus Lawrence for the second straight year. Collier was terrific for the Horned Frogs last season, with 11.5 tackles for loss and six sacks in 11 games.

Indy re-signed Pierre Desir but could still use more corner depth. Johnson was inconsistent in college but is a scouting marvel with great athleticism at 6-foot-3.

The Chargers have yet to stash away a long-term replacement for 37-year-old Philip Rivers. Grier has been a winner at Florida and West Virginia during his career and also highly accurate, completing nearly 66 percent of his passes.

After cutting Justin Houston and trading Dee Ford, the Chiefs desperately need 4-3 edge pass rushers. Winovich had 18.5 sacks over the last three seasons at Michigan.

New Orleans is in the market for a second wideout to complement Michael Thomas. Samuel had some injuries in college, but he was also a spark for the Gamecocks, particularly last season with 11 touchdowns. He's an interesting kick returner as well.

The Chiefs made a huge move by signing safety Tyrann Mathieu but could look to address their other safety spot as well. A productive ballhawk at Florida, Gardner-Johnson had nine picks in three seasons and also had 71 tackles last season.

New England lost left tackle Trent Brown, and relying on Isaiah Wynn could be dangerous coming off injury. McGary has more than adequate size at 6-foot-8 and got plenty of playing time at Washington.