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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WR. Arizona State. N'Keal Harry. 4. player. 30.

Now I hesitate to suggest that a wide receiver would be anywhere near the top of this draft class. Especially with the extensive defensive talent, and the fact that wide receivers aren’t typically valued heavily, it is hard to explain why N’Keal Harry is deserving of the number four pick in the NFL Draft. But hear me out.

Much like the Arizona Cardinals, the New York Jets have put the future of their franchise in the hands of Sam Darnold. The Jet’s defense isn’t bad by any means, ranking 11th in the NFL. So, defensive improvement is not necessarily immediately. Additionally, New York has allowed the 12th fewest sacks thus far into the season, so the protection isn’t an issue either. But, somehow they are tied for the second most interceptions thrown.

Yes, some of this can be explained by Sam Darnold being a rookie. However, the majority of it is due to his wide receivers not getting any sort of separation from the defense, requiring Darnold to make passes into tight windows.

N’Keal Harry has led his team in receptions over the past three years at Arizona State, averaging 13.6 yards per reception. At 6-foot-4, Harry will serve as a big target for Darnold for years to come.

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