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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Dwayne Haskins lands in the Big Apple

By Randy Gurzi

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 17: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats drops back in coverage against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Commonwealth Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 17: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats drops back in coverage against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Commonwealth Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

5. Detroit Lions: Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky

Another player who has seen his value sky-rocket is Kentucky edge rusher Josh Allen. After considering leaving following his junior season, Allen went back for one more year with the Wildcats. His decision looks incredibly smart as he put up 84 tackles and 14 sacks.

It was a huge season, but this is no one-year wonder. Some have suggested as much, but that just comes from not paying attention. Allen had seven sacks in both 2016 and 2017, with 62 and 66 tackles in each of those seasons respectively. Those kind of numbers are solid, but they look even better when considering he did so against SEC talent.

He likely was a late first or early second round pick in 2018 had he declared. Instead, he simply broke through and took that next step that scouts love to see. Now, he solidifies himself as a top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions are happy to turn this card in here and he likely takes over for Ezekiel Ansah. An injury-plagued season played on a franchise tag should lead to the Lions going elsewhere to find themselves a long-term pass rusher. Especially when considering Ansah’s durability is why a long-term deal didn’t happen and the tag was resorted to.

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