We're a mere days away from the Draft and I cant wait! I'm pretty sure we'll make a move at some point in the draft, but I wont do any trade projections here. Really wanted to mock Kahale Warring, JJ.A-C, or Taylor Rapp to us, but i had to take my emotion out of it and go w/BPA and team fit. Short and sweet, here's my final mock of the 2019 season.
RD2(62) Juan Thornhill S/CB/DB Virginia
Thornhill is, dare say, the most versatile DB in the entire draft. Dude plays every DB position and even lines up at the MONEY. W/Vonn set to hit FA in 2020, I think the addition of Thornhill would end up being an upgrade at the position if Vonn ultimately left. He plays the run just as good as Vonn and Thornhill is clearly better in coverage and offers real life ballhawk ability. Pairing Thornhill w/Marcus Williams would give us 2 combo DBs w/major ballhawk potential on the back end.
RD5(168) Jalen Hurd WR/RB Baylor
Hurd's upside as a playmaking RB/WR is tailor made for an innovator of offense like Sean Payton. Hurd may be raw as a WR, but he has really developed hands and the ability to make plays out of the slot and lined up in the backfield. What's more, Hurd's RAC ability is really impressive for a guy sporting a 6'4 220lb plus frame. Hurd's true X-factor is his ability to play RB. His upside and versatility as an offensive playmaker would make him an exciting get for us.
RD6(177) Oli Udoh OT/OG/OL Elon
Udoh is a huge man w/Swing OL ability. His god given attributes make him an interesting developmental OL prospect. You cant teach 6'5 330 w/35 in arm length. Either you are, or you arent, and Udoh already is. Given our history and proven ability to develop late RD OLs, I think Udoh could be another draft diamond at the position.
RD6(202) Trevon Wesco TE West Virginia
Love the blocking ability, and love the upside as a pass catcher moving forward. He also lines up in the backfield as FB. Wesco is more projection than actual production and polish, but we're in the 6th RD. This is exactly where you roll the dice on high upside prospects like Wesco.
RD7(231) Rickey Neal Jr. EDGE/DE/LB Northern Iowa
I love Rickey Neal as a pressure specialist! This kid has some legit pass rush ability. Neal Jr's spin move is wicked NASTY! He also has scheme versatility, playing playing both DE/EDGE and LB over his college career. Neal Jr would be a perfect guy to develop as a pressure specialist/rotational pass rusher. Worst case scenario, he's a core STer and a force on coverage teams.
RD7(244) Ryan Pope OT/OL San Diego State
A similar player to Oli Udoh, Pope has all the measurable traits teams want in an OL prospect. The dude is 6'7 320 w/34 in arms. Pope needs to work on his overall tech, but he's a good run blocker and would be great prospect to develop as a guard.