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2019 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: 3 QBs go in the top 10, Redskins land defensive stud

By Jacob Camenker

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators gets past Ty Chandler #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators gets past Ty Chandler #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Mark Fields #2 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Mark Fields #2 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Mack Wilson. 30. player. 51. . Linebacker. Alabama

The Rams have a fairly loaded roster overall, but it would be nice to see them add some depth on the offensive line or target a linebacker who can excel in coverage. Mack Wilson would provide the latter.

Wilson has had a solid season for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and he has been particularly great in coverage. In the modern NFL, it’s critical to have linebackers that know how to cover the field in man and zone concepts. Wilson can do both and do them well. Thus, targeting him would be a smart move by the Rams.

Wilson would immediately become a big-time player for the Rams. He would be on the field in coverage situations while relegating either Mark Barron or, more likely, Cory Littleton, to a role as an early-downs run defender. Wilson has the potential makings for a three-down linebacker, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him go earlier than this. The only real area for improvement he has is taking better angles when tackling.

If the Rams pass on Wilson here, they could consider taking some interior offensive line help, and both Chris Lindstrom and Garrett Bradberry would be solid options. Still, Wilson is far and away the best fit, provided that he makes it to this pick.

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