With the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft now officially over, thirty-two football fantasies have come true for the exceptional young men who were picked and (hopefully) for the teams who selected them.
However, there are also five extraordinary athletes who were predicted by many mock drafts to go in the first round who still remain in the greenroom, stunned, slightly embarrassed at having been passed over and now anxiously awaiting to hear their names called out in round two.
Here we briefly go over the results of the first round, including some of the prop bets that were settled, and then we take a look at the odds and predictions of who of those five players in waiting will be the last to be drafted from the 2019 NFL Draft greenroom.
Here are all 32 picks of the first round, including any related prop bet results.
The first three actual picks went exactly how most mock drafts called it (including ours, check it out here: 2019 NFL Mock Draft – Full Team Breakdown), but after that, things went a little less predictable.
Congratulations to every one of these impressive young men, but keep in mind that just because a player has been drafted doesnt mean he automatically makes the teams roster, though with first rounders they typically do.
Now the Cardinals have to figure out what to do with last years first-round selection, quarterback Josh Rosen.
Prop Bet Winners First Overall Pick (-715) and First QB (-1250)
Joins newly acquired defensive end Dee Ford to create a nightmare attack against opposing quarterbacks.
Prop Bet Winner First Defensive Lineman Drafted (-200)
With defensive ends Leonard Williams and Henry Anderson by his side, nose tackle Williams is going to help create defensive havoc.
This pick was not expected, but Ferrell will rush quarterbacks now with newly acquired defensive end Benson Mayowa and prove he was worthy of being selected fourth overall.
The Bucs are revamping their linebacker room, adding White and two other free agents, Shaquil Barrett, and Deone Bucannon, to create quite the midfield force.
Prop Bet Winner: First Linebacker Selected (-590)
At last, the heir apparent to Eli Manning has been chosen, but theres no telling how long that transition will take.
A big score for a midfield that already includes Myles Jack and Telvin Smith.
A big tight end with soft hands who has even been compared to (gasp) Gronk, Hockenson gives quarterback Matthew Stafford a wonderful new target.
Prop Bet Winner: First Tight End Chosen (-230)
Oliver provides young pass rushing help on a team that is being transformed by free agents.
The Steelers traded up to grab Bush, a young player who can possibly take over play calling the defense where Ryan Shazier sadly left off.
The Bengals brought in Williams to help All-Rookie center Billy Price and company better protect quarterback Andy Dalton.
Prop Bet Winner: First Offensive Lineman selected (+250)
If his shoulder isnt a problem possible surgery necessary Gary provides athletic pass rushing help.
A terrific pick, Wilkins is predicted by many to be an NFL star.
Quarterback Matt Ryan needs protecting, Lindstrom provides that in the interior.
Now the Redskins have someone besides Case Keenum and Colt McCoy to fill in for still injured Alex Smith.
Burns is fast like his name, and the Panthers could use his speed.
Lawrence fills the Giants need for a big guy on the defensive line, something general manager David Gettleman was hunting for.
The Vikings are hoping the athletic Bradbury can help the line push bodies around, despite his lack of size.
Despite injuring his ACL while training for the draft and possibly having to sit out his rookie season rehabbing from surgery, the Titans saw Simmons as worth it.
The Broncos could have addressed their quarterback needs here, but instead chose to give quarterback Joe Flacco a nice new target.
The Packers desperately needed safety help and Savage provides young legs that can cover a lot of ground.
The Eagles needed a good pass protector and they got one in Dillard.
Some argue there were better selections available at this pick, but the Texans are getting a solid addition to their O-line in Howard.
The Raiders continue to clean up in this draft and get a solid runner in Jacobs.
Prop bet winner: First Running Back Selected (-500)
Some were surprised that the Ravens chose Brown over D.K. Metcalf, but they still got a big winner here.
Prop Bet Winner: First Wide Receiver Selected (+350)
Despite concerns about his heart, the Redskins chose a playmaker in Sweat whose pure speed is incredible to watch.
The Raiders are doing what they needed to do, which was build up their defense, and Abram helps solidify their secondary.
The Chargers were a bit weak on the d-line and adding Tillery fixes that by adding toughness and youth.
Collier joins recently acquired defensive end, Cassius Marsh, to form a well-needed quarterback hunting duel that should be very effective.
Wow, add Baker to cornerback Janoris Jenkins and newly acquired safeties Jabrill Peppers and Antoine Bethea and suddenly the Giants are scary to throw against.
Prop Bet Winner: First DB selected (+350)
The Falcons needed a right tackle and McGary gives them that, as long as he can get in there and start right away.
Though the Patriots needed more of a speed burning receiver they chose Harry but its Bill Belichick and Tom Brady so somehow theyll figure out how to best use Harry.
Imagine being one of the half a dozen or so players whom the football world was convinced would be first-round selections but who had to sit through thirty-two names being called without once hearing their own.
There is obviously no shame in being drafted into the NFL regardless of the round, but there is some extra prestige that automatically comes from being a first rounder.
For those football gamblers with a bit of a dark sense of humor and a few extra coins in your gambling kitty, we give you a prop bet that attempts to predict the odds of which of these five first-round sliders will be the last to be picked.
If you live in New Jersey and want to bet on futures in NFL you can do so on 888sport. Check out the latest odds here.
Good luck!
Sportsbook | Cody Ford | Link |
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888Sport NJ | +175 |
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This Oklahoma Sooner offensive lineman was predicted to go in the first round but four offensive tackles, one guard and a center were selected before him so now somebody (probably the Arizona Cardinals who have pick 33 and need O-linemen) will get quite the steal.
Sportsbook | D.K. Metcalf | Link |
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888Sport NJ | +175 |
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Metcalf, the Ole Miss wide receiver, is one of those perfect physical outliers who is huge and incredibly fast, perhaps passed over in the first round because of his tendency to lose concentration and drop balls.
Sportsbook | Greedy Williams | Link |
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888Sport NJ | +250 |
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Any team that needs help in their secondary will be lucky to grab Williams, the LSU cornerback whom everyone was certain would be snagged already, but with only one cornerback taken in the first round (Georgias Deandre Baker, pick 30), there were apparently other needs more pressing.
Sportsbook | Jawaan Taylor | Link |
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888Sport NJ | +300 |
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A healthy Taylor was predicted to be at least a top twenty selection, but there is apparently a big red flag on the knee he recently hurt during a workout, so it will be up to a team to trust that he can rehab his injury and get a handle on his weight, which some say has also contributed to his slide out of the first round.
Sportsbook | Drew Lock | Link |
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888Sport NJ | +800 |
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The quarterback from Missouri has four years of SEC experience and he can certainly hurl the ball, but only three quarterbacks were taken in the first round (#1 Kyler Murray, #6 Daniel Jones, #15 Dwayne Haskins) so the talented Lock will most likely be the first one chosen in the second round.
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