2019 NFL Mock Draft, 4.0: Quinnen Williams suffers 1st-round slide

Is there a more Seattle Seahawks pick in this year’s draft than Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the heat-seeking missile from Florida? No, there isn’t. And that’s why he’s a safe bet to go No. 21 overall and become the first piece in Seattle’s attempt to put together a remake of the Legion of Boom.

Is Devin Bush really going to be waiting 22 picks to hear his name called on draft weekend? Probably not, but crazier things have happened. The inside linebacker position isn’t the most coveted in the NFL draft and all indications are that Devin White is the must-have guy at that spot. Personally, I have Bush rated higher than White and I believe he’ll outplay the former LSU star regardless of where they’re drafted. And if Bush ends up with the Baltimore Ravens? Watch out. He’ll be a strong candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

This pick feels like destiny. The Texans need to add an offensive tackle to protect DeShaun Watson in the worst way, and Dillard projects as one of the best pass-protecting offensive linemen in this year’s class. Can he be effective in the run game against NFL defenders? We’ll soon find out. But Houston can’t afford to pass on him — or any offensive tackle — in the first round this year.

Whoa…the first cornerback doesn’t come off the board until the 24th pick? Yep, the first cornerback doesn’t come off the board until the 24th pick, and it’s the Oakland Raiders who finally pull the trigger. LSU’s Greedy Williams is fortunate to be in a weak cornerback class because his skill set would traditionally warrant a second-round pick. But with teams always in search of cover guys with length, Williams gets bumped up to No. 24 and to a Raiders defense that, let’s face it, needs to upgrade talent everywhere.

The Philadelphia Eagles traded for Jordan Howard and while Howard has a proven track record of success in the NFL, his presence alone won’t stop them from selecting another running back here in the first round. Josh Jacobs is considered the best all-around prospect at his position in this year’s class; he has a more diverse skill set than Howard, especially as a receiver, and with as many as five years tied up on his rookie deal, would give Philadelphia a long-term starter to feature in the running game. Remember: Howard’s contract expires at season’s end.