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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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ANNAPOLIS, MD – OCTOBER 20: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars looks on after the Houston Cougars defeated the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MD – OCTOBER 20: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars looks on after the Houston Cougars defeated the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

9. Cleveland Browns

Ed Oliver . 9. player. 53. . DT. Houston

The Cleveland Browns know they have something special at defensive end with Myles Garrett. The next part of building that defensive line up to where it should be is finding an interior pass rush presence who can demand proper double teams, thus allowing Garrett maximum opportunity to get after the quarterback. Being able to get a genuine blue chip talent like Ed Oliver at #9 is not only a testament to how deep this defensive line class is, but also the good fortune the Browns have for a change. Oliver may only be 6’2 but he packs a hell of a punch. He’s got the quickness to get up the field but also the power to overwhelm most guards. Single block him and you’ll regret it.

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