Eric Edholm's NFL mock draft 3.0

This is the type of move that requires ownership approval, one might safely assume. So if the Bidwills weren’t in on this wacky idea, Murray likely wouldn’t have been in town recently for a visit.

They’ve invested a lot up front in recent years. They can’t afford to pass on this good a talent here, and edge rush remains a concern.

The outside pass rush need is too great, although trading down appears to be general manager Mike Maccagnan’s first choice and we honestly would take Quinnen Williams here. But Allen would be an excellent option nonetheless.

One of the few positions they’re in decent shape is defensive tackle, where they have depth and young talent. But passing on Williams here might be too absurd for even the Raiders to pull off.

One of the worst-kept secrets in this draft cycle has been the connection of the Bucs to White. He fills a need for sure, but this might be a bit too rich at this spot.

There’s a question about where best he might fit in James Bettcher’s defense. But there would be enough of a match here to where Gary can be a pressure/energy player up front in a few different spots.

They once were built to be a power-run team, but that has changed with the offseason acquisitions of QB Nick Foles and pass-friendly coordinator John DeFilippo.

The Lions could get help for their run game and passing game with Hockenson, and it’s a big position of need.

He fills a need on a defense that quietly could be one of the five or six best in the NFL before long.

Passing on a QB here likely means John Elway is going to have to wait at least a round or two to get another one.

Beefing up a defense that completely fell apart might be the front office’s main thrust up high in the draft.

Adding an athletic cover player and a seek-and-destroy hitter would be a smart move, even if they need to give Aaron Rodgers more help.

Dillard would be able to step in as a right tackle right away and give the offense a nice piece at a major position of need. He’s a reliable and highly athletic pass blocker who would be ready to step in Day 1.

Wilkins would be a very safe selection who could come in and start and give them a nice piece up front where they’re painfully thin, especially with Grady Jarrett currently unsigned.

Metcalf has his warts, but he could be the explosive, jump-ball weapon that Jay Gruden needs.

Burns is an electric edge rusher who needs to bulk but should be able to heat up the pass rush immediately.

It feels like a very Giants-y pick. Jones would be a safe selection, as his smarts and toughness would serve him well in the New York market. And the Eli Manning comparisons are impossible to ignore, from Jones working with David Cutcliffe to dealing with sub-par offensive line and receiver talent holding him back in college.

Williams could start Day 1 at guard or tackle and give Mike Zimmer exactly the kind of smart, versatile, battle-tested offensive lineman to spur the run game.

Lawrence would give Mike Vrabel and GM Jon Robinson a Vince Wilfork-esque presence in the middle, which is needed.

Ferrell doesn’t perfectly fit what the Steelers often seek in their edge rushers, as I am not quite convinced he could be as effective playing on his feet. But a Ferrell-T.J. Watt combination would be one of the AFC North’s best and give the Steelers more pass-rush juice than they’ve had in a few years now.

Gardner-Johnson could fill the void at safety in a variety of roles and be a good addition to a secondary that’s in need of a talent boost.

The Ravens can fill another problem area with a very Ravens-y choice in Bradbury, a high-floor prospect who could start immediately at center or guard.

The Texans need a few more dogs up front, and Ford has that grit they’re looking for — either at tackle or guard.

Brown is cousins with Antonio Brown and would give the Raiders an exciting trio of playmakers in the passing game.

Defensive tackle is a big need and Tillery would be a good fit here. He lined up at a number of spots on the line for the Irish and could help replace Michael Bennett’s role outside and inside.

Sure, he’s not the fleetest of foot, but in a zone-heavy scheme that’s far less important. He could be a Pro Bowl-level talent in time.

The Raiders are said to be fans of Williams, and he would be the long-levered corner they’ve had trouble finding in the draft since Nnamdi Asomugha.

The Chargers are in great shape now with Philip Rivers and Tyrod Taylor as the top two, so Haskins would be a Year 1 luxury.

Baker gives them a confident cover man who can help a defense that likely will be giving up a lot of yards but keying on takeaways and defending well in the red zone.

He has big-play ability and would allow the Packers to consider moving on from Jimmy Graham if he’s not deemed a fit any longer.

Even if the Rams believe 2018 fourth-rounder Brian Allen is ready to take that spot, they could use more depth inside.

Brown has a big frame and was the most polished wideout on an Ole Miss team that also had D.K. Metcalf and DaMarkus Lodge. We could see him fitting the Patriots mold at a position at which they’ve struggled to draft consistently well.