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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jon Gruden does the unthinkable (again)

By Erik Lambert

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

The 2018 season continues to turn each 2019 NFL mock draft completely on its ear. That’s what makes these things so much fun to do.

It appears the races are on now, both between the teams eyeing the playoffs and those, voluntarily or otherwise, in competition for the #1 pick. There’s also a continued situation regarding big-name players being traded that could alter things even further in the months to come. One such unexpected move has a gigantic effect on the top 5 picks here. Can you guess what it is?

1. Arizona Cardinals

32. . DE. Ohio State. Nick Bosa . 1. player

They have their quarterback in place with Josh Rosen. There aren’t any wide receivers who are going to be worth the #1 pick and the same goes for the offensive tackle class as well. That leaves defense. The Arizona Cardinals already have some really good veteran pieces in that sense with Chandler Jones and Patrick Peterson. It could get so much better with Nick Bosa.

The Ohio State defensive end is looking like the real deal more every day. He’s built like his Pro Bowler sibling and might even be a slightly better athlete. The size and power are there and his technique has shown significant improvement as well. Putting him across from Jones on that front will be a scary realization for NFC West quarterbacks.

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