2019 NFL Mock Draft: Packers address defense, Bills get offensive weapon

BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 03: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after the LSU Tigers missed a second half field goal at Tiger Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Alabama won the game 29-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 01: D.K. Metcalf #14 of the Mississippi Rebels runs for a 58 yard score after making the catch in the first quarter against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at NRG Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

7. Buffalo Bills: D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

There are no doubt still viable questions about the Buffalo Bills taking Josh Allen in the top 10 of last year’s draft. While he’s a far better runner than expected at the NFL level, his need to progress as a passer is still fully evident. In fairness to the current rookie though, it’s not like he has a murderer’s row of pass-catchers to help him out, which Buffalo needs to fix.

D.K. Metcalf is the top wide receiver in this class. While he needs to progress as a route-runner due to a limited offense at Ole Miss, the wideout checks every physical box you could ask for from a prototypical No. 1 receiver in the NFL with size, speed and hands. He could be a star and truly help Allen and the Bills offense take a leap forward.

8. New York Giants: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State

Especially with the New York Giants making a little noise at the end of the regular season, I’ve become increasingly concerned that they are not going to move on from Eli Manning. However, it’s more than apparent that it’s time to do so and to bring in a top-tier quarterback prospect to be his successor. They have their pick in this NFL Mock Draft and land on Dwayne Haskins out of Ohio State.

In his first year as the Buckeyes starter, Haskins shattered school passing records and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. He has good arm strength and his footwork and mental processing are quite impressive for his limited experience as a starter. With development, he has the tools to be the next franchise guy for Big Blue.

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