2019 NFL Mock Draft: Nick Bosa is savior Bills need
By Conor Dorney
32. . WR. Arizona State. N'Keal Harry. 5. player
The Arizona Cardinals enter 2018 with a new head coach and new future franchise quarterback in Josh Rosen, but it’s a team that still may need some more time before becoming a legitimate playoff contender again.
With Rosen in the fold for the future and Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald nearing retirement, the team could invest in its next star receiver in the 2019 Draft and may not have to look further than Tempe to find him.
In just over two seasons on campus for the Sun Devils, N’Keal Harry has established himself as one of the best wide receiver prospects in the country and could cement his status as a first-rounder with a great junior campaign. Harry has excellent size (6-foot-4, 216 pounds) and ball skills to shield opposing defensive backs, to go along with sneaky speed and ability to make defenders miss after the catch.
The Chandler, Ariz. native made several highlight-reel plays in the Sun Devils’ season-opening win over UTSA and would be another hometown weapon (alongside 2018 second-rounder Christian Kirk) for general manager Steve Keim to build around.
. QB. Auburn. Jarrett Stidham. 6. player. 45
Case Keenum’s two-year deal gives the Broncos both somewhat of an answer at quarterback in the short-term, as well as the flexibility to pounce on their quarterback of the future if the opportunity presents itself. While they punted on the much-heralded 2018 quarterbacks class, they could have their eyes on several signal-callers for 2018.
Auburn’s Jarrett Stidham may not post the gaudy numbers some would expect for a quarterback to be taken this high (although last year’s Josh Allen rollercoaster may prove otherwise), but he has everything in the toolbox that you look for in a starting quarterback.
Stidham has solid arm strength, displays sound footwork and mechanics in the pocket, and is also deceptively athletic when he’s forced out of it. Gus Malzahn’s offense may stifle Stidham’s stat sheet, but it’s possible that the former five-star recruit and Baylor transfer could wind up as the first quarterback selected by the end of the draft process.