New England goes after a Clemson edge defender in Kiper’s final mock draft.

"The 2019 NFL draft is only nine hours away Rex Burkhead Jerseys 2019 , which means that now is the time for the last mock drafts to get published. Among the analysts to do so — on a related note: look for colleague Michael McDermott’s scenario to go online this afternoon — is ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr, who unveiled his final mock earlier today. For the New England Patriots, who will pick at #32, it presents a change compared to Kiper’s previous attempts at predicting the draft.While the veteran draft guru addressed the offensive side of the ball in his last few mocks White Adam Butler Jerseys , he went to the defense in his latest and has the Patriots bolster their pass rush:One of the best edge defenders in this year’s draft class, Clelin Ferrell would be a day one starter in New England and form the core of the team’s positional rotation together with Michael Bennett, Deatrich Wise Jr. and John Simon. As such, the soon-to-be 22-year-old would see extensive playing time in year one and help the Patriots fill the void created by the departure of standout defender Trey Flowers.The comparisons with Flowers go beyond the fact that they play the same position Adam Butler Jerseys 2019 , however: like the ex-Patriot, Ferrell projects to be a versatile playmaker at the next level capable of lining up in multiple techniques across the defensive line. He also is as technically sound as any edge rusher to enter the draft in 2019, and has outstanding hand usage as well as a wide variety of pass-rushing moves.Not everything about the Clemson product stands out, though White Elandon Roberts Jerseys , which is why he could very well be available when the Patriots pick at #32: his burst and follow-up steps are limited and could hinder him against athletically superior players at the next level. But despite being somewhat of a boom-or-bust product, Ferrell would be a tremendous pick for New England at the end of the first round given his upside and ability to become an impact player right away. Whilee Jets know they’ll be playing without quarterback Sam Darnold this week, it’s been less clear if they’d have linebacker C.J. Mosley back from the groin injury he suffered in Week One.It will be a couple of days before the Jets have to make any formal injury designation, but the week didn’t get off to the best start on that front. Head coach Adam Gase said at his Wednesday press conference that Mosley will not practice to start the week.Mosley missed practice all of last week before being ruled out for the game against the Browns. Gase said the team does not want to run the risk of making the injury worse by bringing Mosley back to soon and the Jets have a bye next week Elandon Roberts Jerseys 2019 , so it may be trending toward another week without one of the team’s biggest offseason acquisitions.The Jets also played without defensive lineman Quinnen Williams in that contest and he’s also on the side for the start of the practice week. Gase said the rookie’s ankle could be well enough for him to practice on Thursday, however. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) and linebacker Jordan Jenkins (calf) are also out of practice on Wednesday.