2019 NFL Draft big board: Wild Card-round edition

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Niner Noise Big Board: Nos. 20 to 16

No. 20: Jonah Williams, Offensive Tackle, Alabama

Jonah Williams has been mocked tremendously high, but it may be premature with Walter Football reporting Williams is viewed by scouts as belonging in the mid-first round, stating that in talking to five NFL executives:

"All of the team sources expected Williams to be a first-round pick, with four of the five giving him that grade. The remaining team had graded him for Day 2. Even though most graded him as a late first-rounder, they thought he could go higher because this is a weak offensive line draft class and there are plenty of teams that need help up front. One national scout estimated Williams’ range being from No. 15-30, and others were in agreement with that. The area of disagreement about Williams came in his NFL position. Two teams felt Williams should move inside to guard. One said he should move to right tackle, and one said he could stay at left tackle."

Williams is a gifted lineman who can be a great player in the NFL, but he isn’t the top-tier prospect some people have pegged him as.

No. 19: DeAndre Baker, Cornerback, Georgia

I’m keeping my eye on DeAndre Baker, and I believe he could rocket up to be the first defensive back taken off the board by the time the draft rolls around.

Look at his stats and nothing will jump out at you, but what the stats don’t show is how on a talented Georgia team that this man was arguably their very best.

Baker is at his best in coverage, as he doesn’t possess elite speed, but he’s a physical corner who can shut down receivers in a zone scheme.

The speed is a concern, and that’s why he’s relatively low. But if he appeases teams leading to the draft, he could rocket way up.

No. 18: Montez Sweat, Defensive End, Mississippi State

Another trade-down prospect for the 49ers, Montez Sweat could be a very polarizing prospect for teams considering what a deep defensive line class this draft is.

Sweat has had ample success in rushing the passer and fits well on the end of a 4-3, but a lack of mobility could harm him at the pro level. He’s had more success rushing than other polarizing defensive line prospects Polite and Jones and he can also defend the run unlike those two, so he’s higher right now.

No. 17: Christian Wilkins, Defensive Tackle, Clemson

One of the more interesting prospects in term of ceiling, Christian Wilkins may be another victim of a great defensive line class.

Wilkins is amazingly gifted and can make an impact in the NFL, but a lack of length may concern teams that he doesn’t have the leverage to hold his own.

Personally, I don’t think he’ll bust, and he could serve as a great steal for even a playoff team if he falls.

Most likely right now, though, he’ll be picked in the teens.

No. 16: Greg Little, Offensive Tackle, Ole Miss

You either love him or hate him, but someone will take a risk with the polarizing tackle from Ole Miss, as Greg Little will live or die by his combine.

He has good size, speed and length, but is let down a lot by his footwork and lapses. He has everything you need in a franchise left tackle, but someone needs to work the polish to get the best out of Little.