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21. Dallas Cowboys

Raekwon Davis | DL | Alabama

Trysten Hill is showing promise, but the Cowboys still need another disruptive force for the interior of their defensive line. Davis is a much more complete player than he was a year ago, making him look wise for returning to school in 2019. He’s a versatile defender who can line up anywhere and make an impact.

22. Miami Dolphins (from PIT)

Laviska Shenault, Jr. | WR | Colorado

After getting their franchise quarterback, the Dolphins need to surround him with as much help as possible. There’s not much value in terms of offensive line help here, so Miami tabs one of the most complete pass-catchers in the draft in Shenault, who excels at breaking tackles and making big plays after the catch.

23. Miami Dolphins (from HOU)

Alex Leatherwood | OT | Alabama

This might be a bit of a reach, but the Dolphins desperately need to come out of this first round with an offensive tackle to replace Laremy Tunsil. Leatherwood has been battle-tested against some of the nation’s best pass rushers, and would be the team’s best option in this scenario.

24. Minnesota Vikings

CJ Henderson | CB | Florida

This secondary has been one of the league’s most unpleasant surprises, considering the money and draft resources the Vikings have invested in recent years. Mike Zimmer isn’t afraid to keep targeting talented corners, and he gets another one here.

25. Buffalo Bills

Paulson Adebo | CB | Stanford

It feels unfair to keep loading this defense up with studs, but that’s exactly what happens here. The Bills already have one of the league’s best corners in Tre’Davious White, but giving them another talented cover man like Adebo would make their secondary even more scary.

26. Kansas City Chiefs

Jonathan Taylor | RB | Wisconsin

There are bigger needs on defense, but the Chiefs have the opportunity to take the best running back in a deep class. Taylor is a complete player who would give Patrick Mahomes yet another dynamic weapon, helping balance one of the league’s most explosive offenses.

27. Green Bay Packers

Dylan Moses | LB | Alabama

This defense desperately needs a difference-maker at linebacker who can make plays all over the field. A top-10 prospect before a knee injury stole his entire 2019 season, Moses would be a huge steal here once he’s back to full strength.

28. San Francisco 49ers

Trevon Diggs | CB | Alabama

Richard Sherman is still playing at a high level, but it’s time for the 49ers to bring along a young player to groom behind him. Diggs is a big, physical corner with the kind of skill set to eventually replace what Sherman does so well.

29. New England Patriots

Yetur Gross-Matos | EDGE | Penn State

The Pats do their best drafting when they let the board fall to them, prioritizing value over need. That’s what happens here, as they grab one of the most talented edge rushers in this year’s class, who could easily end up being a top-20 pick.

30. New Orleans Saints

Jalen Hurts | QB | Oklahoma

Who knows if Drew Brees or Teddy Bridgewater will be back in 2020, so the Saints need to start thinking about a new quarterback. Even if Brees returns for a swan song next season, Hurts would be the perfect understudy to the future Hall of Famer.

31. Seattle Seahawks

K’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU

It’s still not a sure thing that Jadeveon Clowney will return to Seattle next season, so the Seahawks could be in the market for an explosive, athletic edge rusher to replace him. Chaisson’s combination of physical tools, intelligence and technique should make him a first-round pick.

32. Baltimore Ravens

D’Andre Swift | RB | Georgia

This rushing attack is already the league’s most terrifying, but Mark Ingram won’t play forever, and Justice Hill is better suited as a change-of-pace back. Swift is big, powerful and explosive, and would be even more dangerous than normal lining up next to Lamar Jackson.