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NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Quarterbacks rise post-combine, Redskins land pass catcher

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 06: Johnathan Abram #38 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 06: Johnathan Abram #38 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

. Safety. Mississippi State. Johnathan Abram. 26. player. 46

There are a few different directions the Colts could go with this pick. They could use a No. 2 receiver to pair with T.Y. Hilton, some help on the defensive line, another cornerback, or a safety to pair with Malik Hooker long-term. Johnathan Abram is one of the better prospects left on the board, so he would make sense here.

Abram hasn’t been talked about as much as some of the other safeties in this class, but he may well be the first one off the board. Abram had a nice outing at the combine that was highlighted by his faster than expected 4.45 time in the 40-yard dash. He has good size, athleticism, and should be a good box safety in the NFL.

Abram had 99 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions last season for Mississippi State. All were career highs. On tape, he brings energy to the game and certainly would qualify as a hard hitter. Pairing Abram with Hooker — more of a rangy playmaker — would solidify the Colts’ safety tandem for years to come.

Some other prospects that could go with this pick include DL Dexter Lawrence, WR N’Keal Harry, S Taylor Rapp, CB Deandre Baker, or DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson.

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