NFL Draft: Two-round, 32-team mock amid 2019 scouting combine

2019 NFL Draft: Two-round, 32-team mock amid scouting combine

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands at the podium during a moment of silence for the victims and those others affected by the Bombing at the Boston Marathon in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

28. . EDGE. Mississippi State. Montez Sweat. 24. player

It seems weird Mississippi State EDGE Montez Sweat managed to fall this late into the NFL Draft, particularly after he impressed so much at the 2019 Senior Bowl.

Raiders head coach Jon Gruden got to observe Sweat’s efforts from across the field, and the latter no doubt caught Gruden’s attention. And after Oakland secured some linebacking needs with its first pick in Round 1, the team then uses a pick acquired from the Chicago Bears in the Khalil Mack trade to supplement the pass rush.

Sweat has seen his stock increase pretty dramatically since the close of 2018, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him go much higher.

If he does fall, however, it would be silly to expect him to go beyond the Raiders’ pick at No. 24.