Seven-round mock drafts are similar to a pitch of a TV series to a network executive. We see the characters and the general plot, but the details will be worked out when the final scripts are written.
Trades and surprising selections are the plot twists that make the NFL draft -- the final script, in this case -- the marquee event of the offseason.
In my final mock of 2019, I've projected some selections that may be off the beaten path, as well as five first-round trades. The order of the other six rounds are kept as scheduled, except for the selections exchanged in the projected Round 1 trades.
As always this time of year, keep in mind that there might be developments over the next several days leading up to the draft -- be it a trade or some other information about a prospect -- that changes the outlook for how things could play out.
I root for surprises during the draft to make things interesting, but here's one 254-pick road map of how the 2019 (April 25-27) may play out.
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Round 2
Brown's 166-pound frame may scare teams off in the first round, but as a comparison, former second-round pick聽聽weighed 169 pounds in Indy coming out of Cal in 2008.
聽is thrilled after the team lands a receiver who can work all parts of the field.
PROJECTED TRADE WITH RAIDERS.聽Bolstering the secondary should be a priority for San Francisco, and Savage's versatility and toughness would be a nice fit.
PROJECTED TRADE WITH 49ERS.聽Smith's not Gronk, but he plays with physicality and will be a reliable target for聽. 罢丑别听聽add a 2020 third-rounder in the trade.
Harry's a size-speed prospect who wins in the red zone, something the team needs after trading聽, Jr.
McGary's a similar player to聽Braden Smith, who solidified the right tackle spot for the聽聽in 2018 as a second-round pick.
聽re-signed for one year, but he isn't the all-purpose threat that Sanders is, and聽Ronald Jones聽disappointed in Year 1. Bruce Arians, who coached聽聽in Arizona, will be happy to have a versatile back in his offense.
罢丑别听听丑辞辫别听聽can stay healthy in 2019 but they hedge their bets with Oruwariye, a future outside partner for聽Tre'Davious White.
Risner could play tackle for the聽, if needed, but for now he lines up inside to get the聽' five best guys on the line.
Campbell's speed gives the聽聽a nice third option with聽听补苍诲听聽drawing the opposition's best corners.
Rapp is a nice replacement for聽聽in the聽' secondary because of his instincts and leadership qualities.
罢丑别听聽are thrilled to find a quality leader and athlete available at a need position in the mid-second round.
I won't be surprised if GM Thomas Dimitroff moves up in the second round to get a pass-rush stud like Winovich.
Washington is in quarterback purgatory right now, with the future of聽聽unclear and the acquisition of聽聽only a band-aid solution. Finley's going to be a solid NFL quarterback, even if he does not rise to elite-starter level.
Thornhill will pair with聽聽to make a formidable safety duo for years to come.
The powerful and agile Howard plugs into the聽' open right tackle spot, vacated by聽Ja'Wuan James.
Cornerback is a major area of need for the聽, so Ya-Sin's unwillingness to back down from any receiver will give him a shot to start right away.
Hooker will join聽聽to form a talented safety tandem for the聽.
Collier's a powerful player who will step in at defensive end for the聽聽as a rookie.
Guys like聽Josh Jackson听补苍诲听Isaiah Oliver聽ended up lasting well into the second round in 2018, and Williams is the top-tier CB prospect who could very well be available in Round 2 this year.
Philly signed聽聽to a one-year deal after he missed all but three games of the 2018 season due to injury, but Gardner-Johnson offers versatility and will eventually start for the聽.
Sternberger has become a favorite of scouts for his hands and ability to run past linebackers and safeties.
It is not unusual for teams to use two early picks at cornerback if their need is dire. 罢丑别听聽take advantage of value here in selecting Love to join Baker, their first-round pick, in the secondary.
Allen's a high-motor edge player who's able to line up across from tackles or off their outside shoulder.
Wilson's experience in Alabama's defense should help him step in to replace聽聽early on.
Harris is a nice fit behind Zeke, as he can take the load off in third-down situations because of his catching ability and pass protection skills.
聽was re-signed to a one-year deal, but Adderley is the team's future starter next to 2017 first-round pick聽.
Tillery's labrum injury may push him down boards a bit, but he'll be a steal for the聽, who have a huge need on the defensive interior.
Johnson gives the聽聽the size and length that they need at cornerback.
聽is going to love throwing to this guy, as he is as competitive as any receiver prospect we've seen enter the draft in recent years.
's status could be affected by the outcome of an聽聽into alleged battery of a juvenile in which Hill may be involved. Kansas City could look to Hardman's electric after-the-catch and return ability.
William's slow 40-yard dash times probably won't hurt his stock too much. New England must add youth to the secondary in this draft.
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