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Top 20 Picks of the 2019 NFL Draft’s First Round Set

By Aaron Gershon

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 23: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts on the bench in the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Los Angeles Rams won 31-9. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 23: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts on the bench in the second half of the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Los Angeles Rams won 31-9. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 30: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants waves to the fans as he leaves the field following his team’s 36-35 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 30: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants waves to the fans as he leaves the field following his team’s 36-35 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

#6. New York Giants Potential Targets: QB Dwayne Haskins Ohio State, OT Jonah Williams Alabama

#7. Jacksonville Jaguars Potential Targets: OT Jonah Williams, QB Dwayne Haskins Ohio State OR QB Drew Lock Missouri 

#8. Detroit Lions Potential Targets: S Deionte Thompson, Alabama, DE Clelin Ferrell Clemson

#9. Denver Broncos Potential Targets: CB Byron Murphy Washington, CB Deandre Baker Georgia 

#10: Buffalo Bills Potential Targets: OT Greg Little Ole Miss, WR A.J. Brown Ole Miss

These are five extremely different teams with a wide variety of needs. In this range, we’re almost guaranteed to see a quarterback come off the board, if not two with the Giants and Jaguars looking for franchise quarterbacks.

We will also see defense continue to dominate the top 10 of the NFL draft as each team listed here have needs on the defensive side of the ball. There will likely be big names left on the defensive board as well.

The Giants need to find Eli Manning’s successor even if he doesn’t start right away. Dwayne Haskins may the best quarterback in the NFL draft this year but, if the Giants don’t like what they see don’t be stunned if they go offensive line to protect Manning for one more season.

The Jaguars played in the AFC Championship game last season and are now picking in the top 10. They have an outstanding defense but a terrible offense who needs a quarterback. If Haskins is on the board he’s their guy, if not Drew Lock should be the guy. If the Jaguars are not comfortable with Lock, they may look to build their offensive line.

The Lions defense was a wreck despite hiring former Patriots defensive guru Matt Patricia as head coach. Look for them to improve their defense in some capacity as they have needs at all levels of the defense.

Denver is close. They need another cornerback in the worst way to fill the hole left by Aqib Talib. They will likely go that direction, but they are also a dark horse team to take a quarterback as Case Keenum underachieved in his first year as a Bronco.

Lastly, the Bills have finally found their franchise quarterback in Josh Allen. Now it’s time to help him out. They need offensive line help, and since Jonah Williams will likely be off the board, Greg Little seems like the move. However, don’t be shocked if they secure a playmaker like A.J. Brown.

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