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2019 NFL mock draft: Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins go early

By Brad Weiss

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – SEPTEMBER 22: Florida State Seminoles defensive end Brian Burns (99) evades blocker Northern Illinois Huskies offensive tackle Max Scharping (73) during the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Northern Illinois Huskies at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 22nd, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Logan Stanford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – SEPTEMBER 22: Florida State Seminoles defensive end Brian Burns (99) evades blocker Northern Illinois Huskies offensive tackle Max Scharping (73) during the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Northern Illinois Huskies at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 22nd, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Logan Stanford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Edge. Florida State. Brian Burns. 16. player. 87.

The Carolina Panthers have done a nice job bolstering their defense this offseason, re-signing Eric Reid to a three-year deal, and bringing in edge rusher Bruce Irvin. Those are great moves considering they will have to replace a legendary player on their defense, as Julius Peppers decided to retire this offseason.

While the addition of Irvin is nice, he did not play well towards the end of his career in Oakland, and was nothing special in Atlanta. To rely on him to anchor your pass rush is silly at this point, and with the No. 16 overall pick in April, Carolina should look to add one of the better young pass rushers in this draft class.

During his time at Florida State, Brian Burns established himself as one of the best edge rushers in college football, and could have been a first round pick last year. He is the perfect player to replace Peppers, who is certainly headed to the Hall of Fame, and alongside Luke Kuechly, was the heart and soul of this defense.

Irvin and Burns would be a fantastic tandem for the Panthers next season, as they look to return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Of course, the season will hinge on the right shoulder of Cam Newton, and after having to be shut down towards the end of last season, he is the biggest question mark heading into the summer.

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