Final 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Ed Oliver rises, Dwayne Haskins slides

3. New York Jets – Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

Ed Oliver was presumed to be a candidate to be the first overall pick after two sensational years at Houston where he dominated the competition. After living in the backfield of most American Athletic Conference teams his first two years, Oliver’s junior season was up and down due to a lingering injury that kept him on the sideline. His injury wasn’t as concerning for most teams as his weight was. Oliver reportedly played around 270 at Houston, which is far lighter than the average interior defensive lineman.

However, those concerns appear to be alleviated, or they were completely overblown to begin with. His athletic profile is rarely seen by a player at this position. Oliver is a heat-seeking missile with one of the quickest first steps in the class and the ability to cause havoc. He’s light, but he’s strong, fast and can make plays all over the field. He’s a rare talent and should be a future face of the defense next to Leonard Williams.

4. Oakland Raiders – Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama

Quinnen Williams is the next great defensive lineman to come out of Alabama. Williams enjoyed a breakout season where he won the Outland Trophy in his first year as a starter. Williams played behind former first round picks, Jonathan Allen and Da’Ron Payne to begin his year and flourished as a pass-rushing and run-stuffing nose guard.

Williams is arguably the best prospect in the draft. To get him with the fourth pick is a steal as Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden attempt to rebuild quickly with the first of three picks in the first round. Williams can be penciled into the starting lineup for the next decade where he’ll be a perennial Pro Bowl candidate.