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2019 NFL mock draft: Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa kick things off

By Matt Verderame

May 8, 2014: Final preparations are made prior to the start of the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, NY. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon SMI/Corbis via Getty Images)
May 8, 2014: Final preparations are made prior to the start of the first round of the NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, NY. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon SMI/Corbis via Getty Images) /
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MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 26: Defensive back Nasir Adderley #23 from Delaware of the North Team during the 2019 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 26, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. The North defeated the South 34 to 24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 26: Defensive back Nasir Adderley #23 from Delaware of the North Team during the 2019 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 26, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. The North defeated the South 34 to 24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

player. 54. . S. Philadelphia Eagles. Nasir Adderley. 25

The Eagles are trying to get back to the Super Bowl after falling in the Divisional round a year ago. Philadelphia General Manager Howie Roseman should feel confident in the offensive personnel, but the secondary has needs. Jalen Mills is an average player who was recently arrested, and while Malcolm Jenkins remains an elite safety, he’s aging.

Nasir Adderley is trying to become the first Blue Hen to be taken in the first round since Joe Flacco, and chances are good it happens. Adderley is a terrific athlete that would add some speed and versatility to the defensive backfield in Philly.

26. player. 46. . DT. Indianapolis Colts. Christian Wilkins

It would be stunning if General Manager Chris Ballard decided to go with an offensive player here. The Colts are in need of defensive help on all three levels of the unit, so this becomes a question of best player available. Looking at the board, it’s tough to pass on Christian Wilkins, who has been a dominant force for the Clemson Tigers over their two National Championships.

With Wilkins and Denico Autry on the line, Indianapolis has a foundation to build upon up front. Factor in second-year linebacker Darius Leonard and the signing of outside linebacker Justin Houston, and the Colts are becoming a threat on both sides of the ball.

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