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2019 NFL Mock Draft: How high will Kyler Murray go in projected first round?

By John Mitchell

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks off the field after the game against the Army Black Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Black Knights 28-21 in overtime. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks off the field after the game against the Army Black Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Black Knights 28-21 in overtime. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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. DE/OLB. Kentucky. Josh Allen. 2. player. 42

The 49ers could explore a trade down with a team looking to move up to secure Haskins. If not, I think this pick comes down to two players: Kentucky edge-rusher Josh Allen and Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

I’ve mocked Williams here in the past, but I currently believe the Niners would lean toward Allen, who could ultimately challenge for the No. 1 overall pick.

Allen put together a dominant senior season in Lexington, accumulating 17 sacks and 21 tackles-for-loss as he helped Kentucky put together their best season in over 40 years. The Wildcats won 10 games, including a Citrus Bowl win over Penn State.

Allen was a consensus All-American and won the Bednarik and Nagurski awards for his efforts off the edge.

San Francisco could be in line for a big bounce-back season in 2019 with Jimmy Garoppolo returning from injury so they’ll be looking for someone who can instantly contribute as a rookie.

This draft class isn’t flush with elite edge rushing talent, and Allen might represent the only sure-fire productive pass rusher after Bosa. San Fran ranked tied for 22nd in the NFL in sacks in 2018. DeForest Buckner broke out in his third season, producing 12 sacks – three more than he racked up in his first two seasons combined.

Adding Allen to Buckner could provide the 49ers with a defensive identity as they make a playoff push next season.

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