NFL Mock Draft 2019: Top 10 Best Picks With Latest Order

No. 9 Denver Broncos: DT Dexter Lawrence, Clemson

Fox Sports reported the Broncos have fired Vance Joseph as head coach. It will be interesting to see who Denver snags in the offseason.

After testing positive for a banned substance, Dexter Lawrence will have a bevy of questions between now and April. Lawrence denied knowingly taking the substance and has been backed up by the Clemson coaching staff. This time of year it is the NFL's job to be skeptical as they go through the evaluation process.

What is clear is Lawrence's production on the field. He has served as the anchor of Clemson's stout defensive line. ESPN's Todd McShay noted Lawrence has remarkable agility for a player listed at more than 350 pounds.

"Lawrence has remarkable agility and athleticism for his size, giving him great range for a run defender," McShay explained. "He needs to be better about pad level, but single blockers can't move him at all. His power is overwhelming, and he looked more fluid this season after dealing with injury in 2017. He recorded 7.5 TFL on one of the best lines in the country, and there's a lot of talent here."

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No. 10 Buffalo Bills: OT Jonah Williams, Alabama

Bills fans may not like their 2018 record, but there is enough to be optimistic about heading into 2019. Quarterback Josh Allen threw more interceptions than touchdowns this season, but the Bills have one of the worst groups of wide receivers in the NFL.

Bills safety Micah Hyde spoke about Allen's progression as a rookie quarterback.

"That confidence to go out there and know that you're untouchable as long as you study and do what you do -- I think that's the point where he's getting," Hyde told ESPN. "He's not worried about throwing picks. He's not worried about doing all that. He wants to go out there and run for first downs, run for touchdowns and get his guys involved. Sitting out a few games with his injury and seeing older guys go in there and compete kind of gave him a little more confidence when he got back -- I don't know if he was studying more or what -- he was just ready to play. We saw that and rallied around it."

Jonah Williams is the favorite to be the first offensive linemen selected in the draft. The Draft Network detailed what makes Williams one of the top offensive tackles in the country.

"Size and strength are NFL-ready," The Draft Network explained. "Excellent footwork out of his stance, entering his pass set with no wasted movements or false steps. Adjusts his set points based on edge defender’s alignment. Patient in pass protection, waits for opponent to show his hands and then counters. Times up his strikes well to combat power. Explosive in his first step to build his house against wide nines. Zone footwork is solid. Even better vertical blocker, can locate and latch onto second level defenders in impressive fashion."

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