2019 NFL Draft: Complete 7-round mock draft

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Linebacker Josh Allen of Kentucky works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. San Francisco 49ers: Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky

At No. 2, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa has been the main choice in nearly every mock draft. Here, he gets leapfrogged by Josh Allen, the Kentucky pass rusher who believes he’s the best option in the entire class, regardless of position.

"You can just watch the film, watch the games,” Allen said at the Kentucky pro day according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. “If you’re talking about stats, I mean, I finished second in the nation in sacks, playing in the SEC, which doesn’t throw the ball as much as other conferences. I’m physical. I played the whole season. I played every game. I’m healthy. I just think I’m the best edge rusher, the best pass rusher, the best overall player in this draft.”"

Allen’s line about playing the whole season was a direct shot at Nick Bosa, who was injured early in the year and decided to focus on the draft rather than trying to come back to the field in 2018. Allen seems to believe that makes him a better pick, and there’s some validity to his argument.

While Bosa made the business decision to focus on getting paid, Allen returned to the Wildcats in 2018 despite being seen as a potential first-round pick last year. In returning, Allen continued to hone his craft and had the best season of his career. Now, he gets a chance to help the San Francisco 49ers improve in an area where they need a lot of help.

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