2019 NFL Mock Draft: Kyler Murray headlines first round risers before Bowl season

NORMAN, OK - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners warms up on the sidelines during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 51-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

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. DT. Houston. Ed Oliver. 1. player. 28

Ed Oliver came into the season as one of the most explosive and dominant defensive players in all of college football. And now that the college football season is over, we can legitimately say he exceeded expectations.

Oliver played on a Houston team that, at one point, had a 7-1 record. However, as Oliver struggled through a lower body injury, and was unable to play every snap at 100 percent, the Cougars slowly started to deteriorate. In the games that Oliver sat out, it became especially clear how important he was to their defense.

As defensive tackles, like Aaron Donald, prove to be more valuable, Ed Oliver’s draft stock only improves. The Oakland Raiders will need someone reliable in the middle of their defensive line in their rebuilding efforts.

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