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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Projected first round before NFL Combine

By Darrelle Thompson

MORGANTOWN, WV - NOVEMBER 23: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV - NOVEMBER 23: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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player. 56. . OL. Cincinnati Bengals. Jawaan Taylor. 11

This could be the first real landing spot for Kyler Murray if a team does not trade up to snag him. The Bengals have needs on the offensive line and could look to replace Andy Dalton sooner than later to bring more explosiveness to a unit with two of the best playmakers in the league at wide receiver and running back.

With this pick I expect the Bengals to draft Jawaan Taylor out of Florida and slide him in their right tackle position. Taylor has the speed and the athleticism to get to the second level in the run game and can also protect Dalton against the fierce pass rushers in the AFC North. The Gators ended their season strong with a convincing win over the Michigan Wolverines and the offense had a good game on the ground.

Landing Taylor at this spot in the draft is an excellent pick up for the new coaching staff and unless a couple of middle round picks are included in a trade package the team should stay in this spot if Taylor is available.

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