ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay projected the Arizona Cardinals to select Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa with the first overall pick in the 2019 draft in his initial mock draft released Wednesday.
"The Cards have a lot of needs, but getting the best player in the draft to line up opposite Chandler Jones would be a big step in the right direction," McShay wrote. "Bosa fits well with Arizona's 4-3 scheme with his power and length, and Markus Golden hits free agency after the season."
Bosa edged out fellow defensive end Rashan Gary of Michigan for the top spot, with Gary going second to the San Francisco 49ers.