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2019 NFL Draft: Full Round 1 mock with trades, April Fools’ version

By Peter Panacy

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)
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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Linebacker Josh Allen of Kentucky works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 03: Linebacker Josh Allen of Kentucky works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

player. 31. . EDGE. Kentucky. Josh Allen. 6

After the Broncos essentially “steal” Drew Lock from the Giants’ grasp, Dave Gettleman is forced to reconcile with the fact he’ll have to wait likely another year to find an heir apparent to his aging veteran quarterback, Eli Manning.

The No. 6 spot is no place to reach for one of the second- and third-tier signal-callers, and there’s plenty of defensive talent available to help account for some of the team’s moves this offseason, particularly after moving defenders Olivier Vernon and Damon Harrison.

Finding some much-needed offensive line help is pressing, too, but that’s not enough of a reason to pass on Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen, who is easily thrown around in the top-three discussion of this year’s NFL Draft class.

Allen is a versatile defender, capable of playing coverage from an outside linebacker spot and dropping down to the line of scrimmage in pass-rushing situations.

Right now, that’s the kind of player New York needs on that side of the ball.

So, while missing out on a franchise-type quarterback stinks, grabbing a player with Allen’s pedigree is certainly enough of a consolation prize for Gettleman and Co.