2019 NFL mock draft: How Kyler Murray decision could shake things up

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Kyler Murray has fans of two sports on the edge of their seats.

The Oakland A's prospect announced Monday he will enter the 2019 NFL Draft, but that doesn't mean he'll end up playing football. Such a decision might end up making the most sense, but there still is some question about where Murray will be selected.

So, let's look at where Murray is projected by some to end up, and which players the 49ers and the Raiders might select in the first round. 

CBS Sports

Oakland Raiders, No. 4 overall: Alabama DL Quinnen Williams 

New York Giants, No. 6 overall: Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray

San Francisco 49ers, No. 7 overall: Clemson DE Clelin Ferrell 

What it means: Ryan Wilson's mock draft has the 49ers trading back with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who select Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the No. 2 slot. With a QB going so early, the Raiders would be able to select one of the draft's elite prospects. 

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The 49ers, who do not need a signal-caller with a healthy Jimmy Garoppolo in tow, also would benefit from a run on QBs early in the draft. Ferrell, fresh off a national championship at Levi's Stadium, would be an immediate upgrade off the edge. 

SB Nation

San Francisco 49ers, No. 2 overall: Kentucky OLB/DE Josh Allen

Oakland Raiders, No. 4 overall: Alabama DL Quinnen Williams

Jacksonville Jaguars, No. 7 overall: Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray

What it means: There were no trades in Dan Kadar's mock draft, but he still has two QBs going in the top 10. With such a run taking place after the 49ers and the Raiders step up to the podium, they're left to pick from plenty of strong options. 

Allen had to look up who Ronnie Lott was, but the Kentucky product would improve a 49ers pass rush that tied for 22nd in the NFL in 2018 with 37 sacks. The Raiders again are left to select Williams, who ultimately might prove to be too talented to pass up on. 

The Draft Network

San Francisco 49ers, No. 2 overall: Ohio State DE Nick Bosa

Oakland Raiders, No. 4 overall: Alabama safety Deionte Thompson

Miami Dolphins, No. 13 overall: Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray

What it means: If the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals draft Williams No. 1 overall, as Benjamin Solak projects, the 49ers would be left to select an edge rusher who some consider to be the best player in this year's draft. San Francisco likely will have plenty of options up front at No. 2, but Bosa "falling" might be an ideal scenario.

The Raiders, meanwhile, desperately need help in the defensive backfield, and Thompson could be the ballhawk free safety the Silver and Black are seeking.

As for Murray, being selected at No. 13 still would provide a nice financial windfall. Da'Ron Payne, the 13th pick in the 2018 draft, received a signing bonus worth $8.566 million -- nearly $4 million more than what Murray would have to repay to the A's if he chose a career in pro football. 

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