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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Dexter Lawrence continues to rise

By Rucker Haringey

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #90 of the Clemson Tigers #90 celebrates a tackle against the Kent State Golden Flashes on September 2, 2017 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: Tommy Sweeney #89 of the Boston College Eagles scores a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: Tommy Sweeney #89 of the Boston College Eagles scores a touchdown against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on December 27, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) /

30. player. 52. . Tight End. Boston College. Tommy Sweeney

The Jaguars seem prepared to forge ahead with Blake Bortles as their franchise quarterback. That’s not necessarily what we’d recommend, but we’re trying to deal with Jacksonville’s self-imposed reality here. Given Bortles’ issues with accuracy, acquiring receivers with large catch radii seems like a great idea.

Drafting the best tight end in this class could help Bortles be a much more consistent quarterback. A lot of NFL executives think that player is Noah Fant, but we prefer Tommy Sweeney by a narrow margin. What he’s been able to produce at Boston College is pretty impressive given the quarterbacks he’s been forced to play with.

Sweeney isn’t going to blow anyone away with his speed down the seam, but he’s a solid route runner with above average athleticism. He also flashes a really good pair of hands. His proven track record of turning below average throws into big plays should be appealing to the Jags.

If Jacksonville doesn’t go with a tight end, they may opt to go for a jumbo wide receiver instead. Players like David Sills and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside could be in play here as well. Same general concept as adding Sweeney, but a little tougher fit into the Jaguars’ current offensive system.

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