The arduous, seemingly never-ending buildup to the 2019 NFL draft is nearly over: The big event kicks off Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET. I’ve built out a top 100 big board and after sifting through as many draft rumors, reports, and lists of player visits as I could find, it’s time to push my chips in and put together my final mock draft. Here’s Version 6.0—my best guess for how the first two rounds will play out. 1. Arizona Cardinals: QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma The Ringer’s 2019 NFL Draft Guide In-depth scouting reports, mock drafts, and more analysis from Danny Kelly and our other NFL staff writers Fortune favors the bold. It’s a risk for the Cardinals to take a quarterback with their first-round pick for the second straight year, but Murray has the talent to be a franchise-changing player who can elevate the play of everyone around him. The former Sooner has the skill set to thrive in new head coach and play-caller Kliff Kingsbury’s offense—and could help lift Arizona out of the cellar. Arizona can worry about what to do with Josh Rosen later. 2. San Francisco 49ers: Edge Nick Bosa, Ohio State This pick is a no-brainer. Bosa fits the Niners’ 4-3 defense like a glove; with a combination of first-step explosiveness, power, good hand use, and a refined pass-rush repertoire, the Buckeye has Pro Bowl potential right out of the gate. 3. New York Jets: Edge Josh Allen, Kentucky The Jets have been looking for a game-changing edge rusher for, what, decades now? After missing out on Anthony Barr in free agency, New York will add a similarly versatile player in Allen. The former Kentucky star and Bronko Nagurski award winner is athletic and fluid enough to drop back into coverage, but he’ll make his mark for the Jets by getting after the quarterback off the edge. 4. Oakland Raiders: DL Quinnen Williams, Alabama The Raiders need to add talent to their edge rush, but it’s going to be tough for them to pass on Williams, who brings the potential to become an All-Pro early in his career. Williams is a dominant interior penetrator who can line up at multiple spots. Drop him into the Raiders’ defensive front next to Maurice Hurst and Oakland’s going to be collapsing a lot of pockets in 2019. 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LB Devin White, LSU It’s rare for off-ball linebackers to go this high but White has the skill set to become an exception. He brings the potential to be an early impact playmaker for Tampa Bay on all three downs, stopping the run, getting after the passer as a blitzer, and dropping back into coverage. 6. New York Giants: QB Drew Lock, Missouri Lock has the traits necessary to develop into a starting-caliber quarterback: He has a big arm, throws with accuracy deep, and has the mobility to escape pressure and make throws on the run. A chance to learn under Eli Manning for a season or two would likely be a boon for Lock, who still needs to clean up issues with his footwork. It’d also give the Giants some time to build a better offense around their future signal-caller. 7. Jacksonville Jaguars: OT Jawaan Taylor, Florida Jacksonville keeps building through the trenches with this pick. Taylor is the perfect fit for the Jaguars’ smashmouth, run-first philosophy: He’s rough, rugged, and plays with just the right amount of nastiness. The Florida standout gives Jacksonville a long-term answer at right tackle and should be a difference-maker both in the run game and in pass protection. 8. Detroit Lions: Edge Montez Sweat, Mississippi State Sweat has extraordinary length and athleticism, and is strong against both the run and the pass. His reported heart condition could cause him to fall out of the early part of the round, but assuming Detroit is comfortable with the medical evaluations, Sweat would be a great fit on Matt Patricia’s front seven. 9. Buffalo Bills: DL Ed Oliver, Houston The Bills lost longtime defensive line stalwart Kyle Williams to retirement back in December, but waste no time in drafting his successor here. Oliver’s a rare athlete with incredible power, explosiveness, and short-area agility. The Houston star has the talent to be a three-down fixture on Buffalo’s defensive line from day one. 10. Denver Broncos: QB Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State Broncos GM John Elway has whiffed big at the quarterback position as of late, but that shouldn’t keep him from taking my no. 2-ranked QB at this spot. Haskins has a strong arm, can go through his reads, and knows how to distribute the football. He may need to sit for a year to learn the ins and outs of Denver’s scheme, but that’s why Elway traded for Joe Flacco in February. 11. Cincinnati Bengals: LB Devin Bush, Michigan With Murray, Lock, and Haskins all off the board, the Bengals kick the quarterback succession can down the road and grab an instant-impact playmaker for the middle of their defense instead. Bush has elite sideline-to-sideline speed and is an excellent blitzer. He’ll be a tone setter in Cincy. 12. Green Bay Packers: TE T.J. Hockenson, Iowa New Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was hired to fix the anemic Green Bay offense, and Hockenson helps him in that regard. The Iowa star projects as an early impact blocker in the run game and a seam-threatening receiver downfield. Hockenson is athletic, tough, and versatile–and comes with the potential to develop into an All-Pro-caliber player down the road. 13. Miami Dolphins: Edge Rashan Gary, Michigan The Dolphins have needs across the board but decide to start rebuilding through the trenches with the selection of Gary here. The Wolverine is an elite athlete who can line up on the edge or on the inside for Miami, giving new head coach Brian Flores a moveable chess piece on the defensive front. 14. Atlanta Falcons: Edge Brian Burns, Florida State The Falcons need help on their defensive line and Burns has the upside to become a star. The Seminole has rare flexibility as a pass rusher and boasts an electric first step. He’ll have to get stronger against the run but is a tantalizingly explosive edge rusher. 15. Washington Redskins: QB Daniel Jones, Duke This isn’t what I’d do if I were Washington—Jones does have prototypical size, solid athleticism, and a strong arm, but he’s inaccurate down the field, throws late, and makes a few too many head-scratching decisions for me to like him this high. But with Alex Smith’s future in doubt and Case Keenum functioning as nothing more than a holdover, the Redskins invest in the future at the position. 16. Carolina Panthers: OT Jonah Williams, Alabama Williams is a technician with positional versatility and gives Carolina myriad options to build its line. Plug him in wherever you want―whether that’s left tackle, right tackle, either guard spot, or at center―and he’s going to go to work. Carolina gets, in my opinion, a top-10 talent here at no. 16. 17. New York Giants (From Browns): Edge Clelin Ferrell, Clemson After grabbing their eventual Eli Manning replacement at no. 6, the Giants grab an Olivier Vernon successor with this pick. Ferrell’s a high-floor rusher with long arms, a prototypical frame, and an excellent get-off. He’d contribute from day one. 18. Minnesota Vikings: OT Andre Dillard, Washington State The Vikings desperately need help on the offensive line and Dillard might be the best pass-blocking tackle in this class. Minnesota could plug the former Washington State stalwart in at the left tackle spot and move last year’s starter at the position, Riley Reiff, to guard. 19. Tennessee Titans: DL Christian Wilkins, Clemson The Titans could go in a lot of different directions at this spot but passing up on Wilkins proves too difficult. The Clemson lineman is highly versatile, capable of lining up all across the Tennessee front, and his high motor runs hot. With Wilkins lined up next to Jurrell Casey, the Titans would have a talented interior duo that could provide push from the inside and quickly disrupt quarterback pockets. 20. Pittsburgh Steelers: CB Andraez “Greedy” Williams, LSU The Steelers have needs all over their defense, and they prioritize their secondary here and take the first cornerback off the board. Williams has all the traits necessary to become a shutdown corner: length, speed, instincts, and an aggressive, fearless demeanor. 21. Seattle Seahawks: DL Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State Simmons isn’t likely to play in 2019 after suffering a torn ACL in February, but he’s a top-10 talent in this class and gives the Seahawks another very good defensive lineman for the long term. Simmons is a powerful, explosive three-technique rusher who has the versatility to line up as the strongside end on base downs in Pete Carroll’s defense. 22. Baltimore Ravens: WR Marquise Brown, Oklahoma The Ravens need to bolster their defensive line, but their receiver depth chart is absolutely barren. Fortunately, they get their pick of the litter at that position here and go with a game-changing talent in Brown. The Sooner has take-the-top-off-a-defense-type speed that will give opposing coordinators pause about dropping eight men in the box to stop Baltimore’s fearsome run game. Brown gives Lamar Jackson a much-needed playmaker on deep throws, screens, and quick slants over the middle, and may even help the run game because of the way he tilts the defense in his direction. 23. Houston Texans: OC Garrett Bradbury, NC State The Texans absolutely have to invest in their offensive line at this spot, and grab a talented interior lineman in Bradbury. The NC State standout is athletic, versatile, and dependable, and can start at center for Houston from day one, bumping incumbent starter Nick Martin to guard. 24. Oakland Raiders (From Bears): CB Byron Murphy, Washington After adding a dynamic edge rusher with its first pick in the round, Oakland looks to its coverage unit here with its second. Murphy is an instinctive ball hawk who can play on the outside or in the slot while bringing a much-needed talent for creating turnovers. 25. Philadelphia Eagles: OT Cody Ford, Oklahoma The Eagles have a balanced roster with few major holes, but GM Howie Roseman looks to the future of the offensive line by grabbing Ford at this spot. The Sooner could line up at either guard or tackle and brings a mauling, physical persona to the Philly line. 26. Indianapolis Colts: DL Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame After adding Justin Houston in free agency, GM Chris Ballard looks to the interior defensive with his first pick. Tillery is an explosive pass-rushing talent with length, strength, and a lighting-quick first step. He can line up all over Indy’s front and disrupt the pocket. 27. Oakland Raiders (From Cowboys): RB Josh Jacobs, Alabama The Raiders have retooled their offensive arsenal over the offseason with the additions of receivers Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, and J.J. Nelson, and tight end Luke Willson. They keep adding to that ascending skill-position group by replacing the retiring Marshawn Lynch here. The former Tide running back is a physical, elusive runner who brings pass-catching chops to the air attack. 28. Los Angeles Chargers: OT Dalton Risner, Kansas State Los Angeles bolsters its offensive line group by grabbing the big, physical Risner at this spot. The Kansas State product brings positional versatility―he could line up at either guard spot, right tackle, or center―and adds a glass-eating mentality to the Chargers line. 29. Seattle Seahawks (from Chiefs): S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida Seattle’s former free safety stalwart, Earl Thomas, is now a Raven. Its primary nickel corner from last year, Justin Coleman, is now in Detroit. So, with their second of two first-round picks, the Seahawks grab a player who can help replace both. Gardner-Johnson, who frequently manned the deep middle for Florida in 2017 and was featured as a nickelback for most of 2018, is a dynamic, physical, and fast defensive back with the aggressive, cocky playing demeanor that’s well suited to lead the next generation of the Legion of Boom. 30. Green Bay Packers (from Saints): WR A.J. Brown, Ole Miss The Packers double up on first-round offensive weapons by grabbing Brown.<doc-sep>There are four quarterbacks who are expected to go in the first round, but figuring out which teams will take them is still tricky. There are rumors that Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins is sliding. Missouri’s Drew Lock could go as early as 10th to the Denver Broncos, but team decision-maker John Elway might instead opt for a position player. There’s also the Josh Rosen trade option; the Arizona Cardinals probably will be open to dealing him if they choose Kyler Murray at No. 1, meaning QB-needy teams might wait to see whether they can land Rosen with a third-round pick.<doc-sep>
What surprises, trades and questionable picks are in store for us at the 2019 NFL Draft? We're only hours away from finally getting to see. The 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee is almost here -- that's right, we've finally made it -- we're getting ready for a wild weekend while the rumors and smokescreens (?) continue to build. It's still a mystery what the Arizona Cardinals -- who are on the clock -- will do. Do they pass on the QB and just go ahead and select Nick Bosa or Quinnen Williams if they don't trade Josh Rosen or the No. 1 pick? Do they swing a trade with another team like the Raiders, who have shown a lot of interest in Murray and could turn the page on Derek Carr as early as 2020? Do they stay put, draft Kyler Murray and try to trade Rosen at what would likely at that point be a major markdown for last year's 10th overall pick? All those scenarios are still in play and our experts (Ryan Wilson, R.J. White and Chris Trapasso) here at CBS Sports have outlined team needs and options for every selection and their picks for all 32 teams. Also, check out Pete Prisco's What Teams 'Should' Do Mock Draft here. As for what will happen in the actual NFL Draft, you can stream our live coverage right here on CBS Sports HQ or download the CBS Sports app for free on any mobile or connected TV device. NFC EAST Dallas Cowboys: Team needs, big board, picks New York Giants: Team needs, big board, picks Philadelphia Eagles: Team needs, big board, picks Washington Redskins: Team needs, big board, picks NFC NORTH Chicago Bears: Team needs, big board, picks Detroit Lions: Team needs, big board, picks Green Bay Packers: Team needs, big board, picks Minnesota Vikings: Team needs, big board, picks NFC SOUTH Atlanta Falcons: Team needs, big board, picks Carolina Panthers: Team needs, big board, picks New Orleans Saints: Team needs, big board, picks Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Team needs, big board, picks NFC WEST Arizona Cardinals: Team needs, big board, picks Los Angeles Rams: Team needs, big board, picks San Francisco 49ers: Team needs, big board, picks Seattle Seahawks: Team needs, big board, picks AFC EAST Buffalo Bills: Team needs, big board, picks Miami Dolphins: Team needs, big board, picks New England Patriots: Team needs, big board, picks New York Jets: Team needs, big board, picks AFC NORTH Baltimore Ravens: Team needs, big board, picks Cincinnati Bengals: Team needs, big board, picks Cleveland Browns: Team needs, big board, picks Pittsburgh Steelers: Team needs, big board, picks AFC SOUTH Houston Texans: Team needs, big board, picks Indianapolis Colts: Team needs, big board, picks Jacksonville Jaguars: Team needs, big board, picks Tennessee Titans: Team needs, big board, picks AFC WEST Denver Broncos: Team needs, big board, picks Kansas City Chiefs: Team needs, big board, picks Los Angeles Chargers: Team needs, big board, picks Oakland Raiders: Team needs, big board, picks