The 2018 NFL Draft only just completed, but already NFL teams and draft analysts are starting to prepare their big boards for the 2019 NFL Draft. Who could be the top players in the 2019 NFL Draft?
Here's a look at 10 potential candidates for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft (in alphabetical order). Be sure to check out the best betting websites for futures and more college football odds as the season approaches.
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Nick Bosa, DE — Ohio State
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Bosa is considered by many one of the top defenders in college football, and a sack-heavy season in 2018 could mean he hears his name very early in the 2019 NFL Draft.
2017 Stats: 34 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks
COMPARE: Nick Bosa vs. any player
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A.J. Brown, WR — Ole Miss
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Brown is the top 2019 wide receiver by many, and for good reason. At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, he's a big-bodied, physical receiver who has plenty of athleticism after the catch.
2017 Stats: 75 catches, 1,252 yards, 11 TD
COMPARE: A.J. Brown vs. any player
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Justin Herbert, QB — Oregon
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Herbert will be eligible to leave early after the 2018 season, and if that season is a strong one, the decision might be made for him if his draft stock is as high as early prognosticators think it will be.
2017 Stats: 139-206 (67.5%), 1,983 yards, 15 TD, 5 INT (8 games)
COMPARE: Justin Herbert vs. any player
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Dexter Lawrence, DT — Clemson
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Clemson is loaded on the defensive line and one of the biggest (literally) pieces is Dexter Lawrence, a 6-foot-4, 340-pound defensive tackle who many compare favorably to Vita Vea.
2017 Stats: 39 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 5 QB pressures
COMPARE: Dexter Lawrence vs. any player
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Drew Lock, QB — Missouri
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Lock had a huge season in 2017 with a load of production, but he struggled with consistency at times. If he can be more consistent in 2018 he has a shot to be the first QB off the board in 2019.
2017 Stats: 242-419 (57.8%), 3,964 yards, 44 TD, 13 INT
COMPARE: Drew Lock vs. any player
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Ed Oliver, DT — Houston
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Oliver has already announced 2018 will be the final year he spends in college and he'll throw his name into the 2019 NFL Draft. He's one of the best defenders in football and is on many early Heisman Trophy lists.
2017 Stats: 73 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks
COMPARE: Ed Oliver vs. any player
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Jarrett Stidham, QB — Auburn
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Jarrett Stidham turned some very early struggles into a great 2017 campaign, and another strong year could push his name to the top of the quarterback big board in 2019.
2017 Stats: 321-479 (67.0%), 4,423 yards, 30 TD, 8 INT
COMPARE: Jarrett Stidham vs. any player
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Christian Wilkins, DT — Clemson
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The second Clemson defensive line prospect on this list, Wilkins is a pass-rushing defensive lineman who should intrigue NFL scouts.
2017 Stats: 53 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups, 11 QB hurries
COMPARE: Christian Wilkins to any player
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Greedy Williams, CB — LSU
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Andraez "Greedy" Williams has a great cornerback name that's almost worthy of this list in it's own right. He can back it up with play on the field, and is one of the early favorites for the top defensive back int he class.
2017 Stats: 13 starts, 38 tackles, 6 interceptions, 11 pass breakups
COMPARE: Greedy Williams vs. any player
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Jonah Williams, OT — Alabama
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Williams was one of the best offensive linemen in college football last season, and another strong year could solidify his status as the top tackle prospect in college football.
2017 Stats: 22 knockdown blocks, 2.5 sacks and eight pressures allowed in 831 offensive snaps
COMPARE: Jonah Williams vs. any player
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