2019 NFL Draft - Pro Football Rumors

Patriots Trade No. 134 To Rams

April 27th, 2019 at 12:38pm CST by Ben Levine

The Super Bowl champs have pulled off a trade with the team they defeated. ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry tweets that the Rams have acquired No. 134 and No. 243 from the Patriots. New England will receive No. 162 and No. 167.

The Rams used the pick to select Washington defensive tackle Greg Gaines. The 2018 Morris Trophy winner finished last season with career-highs in tackles (55) and sacks (3.5). The six-foot-two, 316-pound lineman should provide the Rams with a player who they can immediately insert in their defensive-line rotation.

Jets Trade No. 116 To Titans

April 27th, 2019 at 11:50am CST by Ben Levine

The Jets have made their second trade of the day. They’re sending No. 116 to the Titans, reports ESPN’s Field Yates (via Twitter). Tennessee will send the Jets No. 121 and No. 157.

The Titans have used the pick own Iowa safety Amani Hooker. The 2019 first-team All-Big Ten selection has been touted for his strength and intelligence, so he could have an opportunity to contribute as a backup strong safety right away.

With Kevin Byard and Kenny Vaccaro slotted in as starters, Hooker will have to compete with Johnathan Cyprien and Dane Cruikshank for backup reps.

Seahawks Trade No. 114 To Vikings

April 27th, 2019 at 11:42am CST by Ben Levine

The Seahawks have pulled off another trade. ESPN’s Field Yates reports (via Twitter) that Seattle is sending No. 114 to the Vikings. In exchange, Minnesota will send No. 120 and No. 204.

The Vikings will use the pick on Oklahoma offensive guard Dru Samia. The six-foot-five, 302-pound lineman primarily played offensive guard throughout his collegiate career. He started all 14 games in 2018, earning him a second-team All-American nod from the Associated Press.

The Vikings have added a pair of key offensive linemen this offseason. They signed offensive guard Josh Kline before drafting center Garrett Bradbury in the first round.

Lions Trade No. 111 To Falcons

April 27th, 2019 at 11:35am CST by Ben Levine

The Falcons have acquired No. 111 from the Lions, reports ESPN’s Field Yates (via Twitter). Atlanta will send Detroit No. 117 and No. 186. ESPN’s Michael Rothstein was the first to report the trade (via Twitter).

The Falcons have used the pick on Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield. The defensive back spent a redshirt season at Alabama, transferred to Blinn College, and then moved to Ohio State in 2017. He ended up seeing the field for 27 games between two seasons.

Sheffield is also an accomplished track athlete, with his hurdling prowess earning him the Gatorade Texas Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year award in 2014.

Raiders Trade No. 109 To Colts

April 27th, 2019 at 11:29am CST by Ben Levine

The Colts have moved up 20 spots. ESPN’s Field Yates tweets that Indy has acquired No. 109 from the Raiders. Oakland will receive No. 129 and No. 135.

The Colts have used their pick on Michigan State safety Khari Willis. The rookie is considered a box safety, meaning he’ll likely be tasked to cover tight ends in the middle of the field. Of course, the Colts clearly have high hopes for the safety, emphasized by them moving up 20 spots in the fourth round.

The Colts have added a pair of safeties this offseason in Derrick Kindred and Isaiah Johnson. Those two additions, Willis, and a host of other safeties (including George Odum, Rolan Milligan, and Matthias Farley) will compete for snaps behind Malik Hooker and Clayton Geathers.

Broncos Acquire LB Dekoda Watson

April 27th, 2019 at 11:26am CST by Ben Levine

We have a player trade. The 49ers have dealt linebacker Dekoda Watson and No. 212 to the Broncos for No. 148, reports ESPN’s Field Yates (via Twitter).

This will be a reunion for Watson and the Broncos, as the linebacker played in Denver during the 2016 season. The former seventh-rounder has bounced around the NFL during his nine-year career. He spent the past two seasons with San Francisco, playing mostly on special teams.

Watson was limited to only four games in 2018, as he battled hamstring and calf injuries.

Jets Trade No. 105 To Saints

April 27th, 2019 at 11:16am CST by Ben Levine

The Jets have acquired more picks. ESPN’s Field Yates reports (via Twitter) that the Jets have sent No. 105 to the Saints. New Orleans will send New York No. 116 and No. 168.

The Saints have used the selection on Florida safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. The rangy nickel defensive back was expected to be drafted on Day 2, so it’s understandable that the Saints traded up to acquire him.

New Orleans has Marcus Williams and Vonn Bell slotted in as their starting safeties. Gardner-Johnson is unlikely to push either player for a starting gig, but he should compete with Chris Banjo and J.T. Gray for backup reps.

49ers Trade No. 104 To Bengals

April 27th, 2019 at 11:12am CST by Ben Levine

The Bengals have acquired pick No. 104 from the 49ers, reports Matt Maiocco NBC Sports Bay Area (via Twitter). The 49ers acquired a third-rounder (No. 110) and a pair of sixth-rounders (No. 183, No. 198).

The Bengals will use the pick on NC State quarterback Ryan Finley. Following two seasons with Boise State, Finley had the opportunity to start for NC State over the past three seasons. He finished the 2018 campaign having completed 67.4-percent of his passes for 3,928 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

Finley shouldn’t supplant Andy Dalton for playing time, but he should at least push the veteran. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport notes that Finley was the only quarterback prospect the Bengals hosted during the pre-draft process.

Rams Move Up To Patriots’ No. 97 Slot

April 26th, 2019 at 10:13pm CST by Sam Robinson

For the second time Friday night, the Super Bowl LIII opponents swapped picks. This time, the Rams made the move up.

The Patriots traded their No. 97 and No. 162 overall selections to the Rams for Nos. 101 and 133. With the new pick, the Rams took Oklahoma tackle Bobby Evans.

The defending NFC champions have now used three first-round picks, taking running back Darrell Henderson, cornerback David Long and now Evans. This follows their Taylor Rapp selection earlier Friday night.

Evans is the second Sooners offensive lineman to go off this year’s board, following second-rounder Cody Ford. These two followed Oklahoma stars Kyler Murray and Marquise Brown. Evans left after his junior year.

Bills Acquire No. 96 Pick From Redskins

April 26th, 2019 at 10:08pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Bills made a move in the third round, agreeing to a deal with the Redskins to acquire the No. 96 overall pick. For moving down 16 spots, the Redskins will receive a fourth-round pick (No. 131).

With the higher pick, the Bills selected Ole Miss tight end Dawson Knox. He will join Tyler Kroft as part of Buffalo’s new-look tight end corps.

Charles Clay headed the Bills’ tight end group for four years, but the team released their longtime starter earlier this year. They now have Kroft, Knox and converted tackle Jake Fisher in the fold.