2019 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks rising in first round of NFL Draft
By Phil Poling
Nick Bosa. 4. player. 28. . Defensive End. Ohio State Buckeyes
The third defensive player off the board in the 2019 NFL Draft is Ohio State’s Nick Bosa. Jon Gruden’s been searching for a pass rusher since he traded away Khalil Mack prior to the 2018 season, and with Bosa falling into his lap at No. 4, the Raiders fill a need and get one of the best prospects in the draft.
Bosa would be an immediate upgrade along the defensive line, in turn making the Oakland defense better as a unit. When quarterbacks are worried about the pass rush, bad things can happen – early throws, over-throws, taking sacks, missing check-downs. An elite pass rusher can alter the fate of an entire franchise.
With the pick by the Raiders, the AFC West will have two Bosa’s getting after quarterbacks – Nick, and his older brother, Joey. The Chargers made Joey the No. 4 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.