2019 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Allen rises in full 2-round mock
By Randy Gurzi
61. New England Patriots: Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
The Patriots are back on the board with their own pick in the second round and they go back to Georgia, which is where they landed their two picks in round one from last season. This time, it’s Riley Ridley who they grab and he can be a star in their system. He isn’t a high-volume receiver, but he’s excellent in the red zone and runs incredibly clean routes — just like his brother Calvin, who was a first-round pick of the Falcons in 2018.
62. Kansas City Chiefs (via L.A. Rams): Benny Snell Jr., RB, Kentucky
The Chiefs need to replace Kareem Hunt after cutting him earlier this season, Damien Williams has been a solid replacement, but they want to be sure to have enough bodies in their backfield. Benny Snell, Jr. was a bell cow for the Wildcats and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns three years in a row.
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State
Brian Burns had two big seasons for the Seminoles and one that fell somewhere in the middle. His 10 sacks as a junior should be enough to get him drafted rather early. He’s a perfect fit for the Chiefs 3-4 defense as he’s incredibly long but is a bit on the thin side.
64. New Orleans Saints: Collin Johnson, WR, Texas
As the regular season was winding down, it became painfully apparent that the New Orleans Saints needed some help at wide receiver. Michael Thomas is spectacular, but they need help outside. They hoped Dez Bryant would provide that, but a torn Achilles ended his season before it began.
Now, they add a legitimate threat outside with Collin Johnson. Listed at 6-foot-6 and 220-pounds, Johnson has seemed to only scratch the surface of what he’s capable of. Working with a high-powered New Orleans offense will help him reach his full potential.