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2019 NFL Draft: Early Round 1 mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A Dallas Cowboys fan cheers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars warms up before playing against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 8: Ed Oliver #10 of the Houston Cougars warms up before playing against the Arizona Wildcats at TDECU Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) /

player. 46. . Defensive Tackle. Houston. Ed Oliver. 3

There are some who’d argue Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver is the best player in this upcoming year’s NFL Draft class. And it would be hard to disagree.

Oliver is a pure disruptor up front, capable of wreaking havoc upon opposing offensive lines and freeing up additional defensive lineman to either rush the quarterback or take down ball carriers behind the line of scrimmage. And Oliver plays with a mean streak the Indianapolis Colts defense hasn’t had for a long, long time.

While the Colts could use another offensive lineman or another wide receiver to pair with T.Y. Hilton, general manager Chris Ballard has done a good job prioritizing the defensive side of the ball.

Why not let that continue by grabbing a player of Oliver’s caliber?