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ESPN Draft Analyst Mel Kiper has made a name for himself over the years for his analysis of prospects in the NFL draft. Sometimes he’s correct and other times he’s wrong, but he’s been doing it long enough to be considered an expert at his craft.
In Kiper’s latest two-round mock draft (subscription required), he projects a pair of former Longhorns to be selected within the first 64 picks in edge rusher Joseph Ossai and offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi.
OT Samuel Cosmi: No. 54 overall to the Indianapolis Colts
Kiper’s analysis:
The Colts haven’t had much turnover this offseason — other than, you know the quarterback switch with Carson Wentz in and Phillip Rivers out — but one of their biggest losses was at left tackle, where longtime starter Anthony Castonzo retired. They added Julien Davenport as a swing tackle option, but they’re likely to draft a tackle as well. Cosmi played both left and right tackle at Texas, and he looked like a future top-15 pick in 2019. I also think he could easily slide in to play guard. This pick is good value.
EDGE/OLB Joseph Ossai: No. 56 overall to the Seattle Seahawks
Kiper’s analysis:
With no first-round picks because of the trade for Jamal Adams, Seattle gets its first crack at upgrading its roster late in Round 2. The Seahawks brought back Carlos Dunlap and Kerry Hyder was a nice under-the-radar signing, but 2019 first-round pick L.J. Collier has yet to make a big impact at defensive end. Ossai is a pure speed rusher who had 20 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles last season. They have to get younger here.