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2019 NFL Draft: Final complete 7-round mock draft as Kyler Murray still goes No. 1

By Randy Gurzi

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Rashan Gary of Michigan checks his time after running the 40-yard dash during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Rashan Gary of Michigan checks his time after running the 40-yard dash during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

15. Washington Redskins: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan

The Falcons have a head coach entering a very important season due to their struggles in 2018. They’re followed in the draft by another team who has a head coach needing a big season. Jay Gruden had his Washington Redskins in first place in the NFC East until he lost his starting quarterback, Alex Smith.

Washington then lost Colt McCoy as well, which made their 7-9 record understandable. The problem is, that was their record the season before and they didn’t have significant injuries under center. With that being said, Gruden needs to prove he’s the man for the job which makes this year important.

With Smith still out with his broken leg, Gruden will have to work with Case Keenum as his starting quarterback for at least this season. That should lead to a quarterback being chosen but it’s not likely to be in Round 1 without a significant trade — or fall from one of the top prospects. Neither happens in this mock so Washington takes Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary and beefs up their defense — in hopes of making the offense’s job easier.

Gary likely plays end in the Redskins three-man line and he can be a beast in this role. He’s still refining his technique, but he has incredible athleticism for a man nearly 280 pounds. Once he puts it all together, he can be special.

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