16. Atlanta Falcons
K’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU
This entire defensive front needs help in a bad way, outside of Grady Jarrett. This scenario gives the Falcons multiple options to address either the interior or the edge rush, and they really can’t go wrong either way. South Carolina’s Javon Kinlaw is a worthy candidate, but I’m guessing the Falcons would opt instead for a high-upside edge defender like Chaisson. He’s got size, length and athleticism, and can handle all three phases of playing on the edge.
17. Dallas Cowboys
Javon Kinlaw | DL | South Carolina
There’s no reason a guy this big, with this kind of athleticism and versatility, should still be on the board this late. Kinlaw not only has the physical tools to be a dominant defender at the next level, but he’s also got the killer instinct that the game’s greatest defensive players have always possessed. If he’s still available at this pick, the Cowboys should waste no time running the card up to the podium.
18. Miami Dolphins (from PIT)
Josh Jones | OT | Houston
After trading up to make sure they got their franchise quarterback of choice, the next order of business for the Dolphins is protecting their investment in that passer. With four offensive tackles already off the board, the Dolphins opt for the next best one, setting their sights on Jones. He backed up solid film with a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl, holding his own against some of the nation’s top edge defenders.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (from CHI)
Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma
The Raiders got the perfect pick for their offense at No. 12 overall, and here, they get the exact same thing for their defense. This unit desperately needs a difference-maker at the heart of the action, and Murray has both the physical traits to be that three-down playmaker, and the leadership ability to transform the identity of the entire defense. He’ll make an instant impact, and the Raiders leave the first round with a cornerstone player on each side of the ball.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR)
CJ Henderson | CB | Florida
In just a couple of years, the Jags have gone from having one of the league’s most promising corner tandems to trading away both Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye. With two first-round picks in this year’s draft, they absolutely have to use one of them to find a starting-caliber corner. Henderson has the height, length and cover skills to shoulder that responsibility from Day 1, and he’s been tested by some of the most talented pass-catchers in the country.