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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jaguars finally escape Bortles purgatory

By Erik Lambert

EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 13: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambles in the first half of the game at Autzen Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 30-27. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 13: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambles in the first half of the game at Autzen Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 30-27. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 22: Terry Wilson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats is sacked by Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – SEPTEMBER 22: Terry Wilson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats is sacked by Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Commonwealth Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

5. New York Giants

EDGE. Mississippi State. Montez Sweat . 5. player. 31.

It’s still puzzling why the New York Giants willingly traded Jason Pierre-Paul. Sure he’s not overly young anymore but good pass rushers can last well into their 30s. It’s clear he hasn’t lost a step, posting 9.5 sacks in 10 games. Meanwhile the Giants defense hasn’t found an answer for their pass rush issues since he left. B.J. Hill and Lorenzo Carter are tied for the team lead with two each. That can’t be allowed to linger into next year. Montez Sweat is a perfect fit for their new 3-4 defense. He’s a sleek athlete with a long body and hidden strength. He moves well in space but can be a force coming off the edge, able to win in a variety of different ways.

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