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2019 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Redskins land top quarterback, Raiders make surprise pick

By Jacob Camenker

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

player. 46. . Defensive Line. Mississippi State. Jeffery Simmons. 26

Chris Ballard and the Colts love athletic players on their defensive line. They also like value picks, and Jeffery Simmons would represent one.

Simmons was considered to be a potential top 15 pick in this draft class before tearing his ACL in pre-draft workouts. He may not be able to play as a rookie, but the Colts can plan to find a long-term use for him as an interior pass rushing threat on their defensive line.

Armed with two picks in the top 34, the Colts can afford to take a chance with one of them. Simmons would be a more than sensible gamble and could pay big dividends for this rising team in the AFC South.

Other Colts Draft Options

DL Dexter Lawrence, Clemson. Lawrence could be a big-bodied run stuffer but also offer some pass rushing ability for the Colts.

S Johnathan Abram, Mississippi State. The Colts could look to add one of the draft’s best safeties. Abram would fit the bill, and he’s a physical leader that should help the Colts’ defense.

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