2019 NFL Mock Draft: Injuries Already Changing the Outlook

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 25: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts after scoring a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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EUGENE, OR – NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

30. New England Patriots

30. player. 47. . QB. Oregon. Justin Herbert

The New England Patriots traded Jacoby Brissett and Jimmy Garoppolo last year. Now their succession plan for Tom Brady is in tatters. They may be feeling secure that the 41-year old can survive another season, but it only takes one hit and his body isn’t built for that sort of pounding anymore. They can’t ignore this forever, no matter how much they want to. Justin Herbert gives them the sort of upside talent they need for a long-term plan after the Brady exit. Herbert has size, a live arm and the ability to put touch on his throws at every level of the field. Combine that with underrated mobility and there’s so much Josh McDaniels could do with him.

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