Picks 45-48
45. Atlanta Falcons – Michigan EDGE Chase Winovich
The Falcons chose not to give up on Vic Beasley when they had the chance in Round 1. But that doesn’t mean they won’t add an edge at some point. Regardless of Beasley’s status, more pressure is needed outside the pocket, and in Round 2, Chase Winovich is a safe pick, if you want added pressure. Big, brutish, and boisterous on the field, Winovich has the strength and rush move repertoire to win one-on-one battles, while also possessing a motor that simply never quits. He’s a potential starter, even if his athleticism isn’t superb.
46. Washington Redskins – Kansas State OL Dalton Risner
In a perfect world, a lineman like Garrett Bradbury or Chris Lindstrom would drop to the Redskins in the second round, but neither possibility seems likely, as Bradbury is rising into Round 1, and Lindstrom’s all-around prowess shouldn’t send him dropping far past Bradbury. Thus, in the second round, with a lingering need at guard, the Redskins select Dalton Risner, a tackle out of Kansas State who should make the switch inside. Risner isn’t as athletic as his counterparts in the NFL Draft, but he brings a mean, relentless mauler style that would fit well on the interior opposite Brandon Scherff.
47. Carolina Panthers – Notre Dame CB Julian Love
Whether its an outside starter or a nickel cornerback, the Carolina Panthers still need help in their secondary. They’ve been marred by inconsistency in recent years, and using a high NFL Draft pick in 2019 on the cornerback position could alleviate some concerns. While Julian Love isn’t the most versatile coverage player, he provides good physicality and mirroring abilities when assigned to a man. A smart player who enters the NFL on the uptrend, Love could be the one to end the Panthers’ search for starters at cornerback, if the cards fall the right way.
48. Miami Dolphins – Alabama LB Mack Wilson
There’s a trio of linebackers far ahead of the rest of the pack in the 2019 NFL Draft, and Mack Wilson constitutes the tail end of that trio. In this mock, the two Devin’s separate themselves, but in the right situation, Wilson could find himself entering the first round as well. He’s a linebacker who’s fast enough to make an impact in coverage, able to change directions on a dime, and he has upside, as long as he can keep refining his mental game. Brian Flores, formerly a well-renowned linebackers coach for the Patriots, would love to get Wilson in his building. He’s one coach who could undoubtedly help him reach his full potential.