Here's every pick from the first round of the 2019 NFL draft, and how they compared to expert predictions

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Here's every pick from the first round of the 2019 NFL draft, and how they compared to expert predictions

Kyler Murray NFL Draft

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With the first pick of this year's NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals selected Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy-winner Kyler Murray.

There were some rumblings before the draft that something unexpected might happen. Still, all nine NFL draft experts we surveyed before the draft were projecting Murray to go first to the Cardinals.

Below, we tracked each pick of the 2019 NFL draft and compared those selections to what some of the top draft experts predicted would happen.

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1. Arizona Cardinals — Kyler Murray, QB (Oklahoma)

1. Arizona Cardinals — Kyler Murray, QB (Oklahoma)

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN): No. 1 to the Cardinals

Todd McShay (ESPN): No. 1 to the Cardinals

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network): No. 1 to the Cardinals

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network): No. 1 to the Cardinals

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

9 of 9 surveyed experts had Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray projected here.

2. San Francisco 49ers — Nick Bosa, DE (Ohio State)

2. San Francisco 49ers — Nick Bosa, DE (Ohio State)

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN): No. 2 to the 49ers

Todd McShay (ESPN): No. 2 to the 49ers

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network): No. 2 to the 49ers

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network): No. 2 to the 49ers

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

7 of 9 surveyed experts had Ohio State edge rusher Nick Bosa projected here.

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3. New York Jets —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

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5 of 9 surveyed experts had Kentucky edge rusher Josh Allen projected here.

4. Oakland Raiders —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

5 of 9 surveyed experts had Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams projected here.

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5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

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4 of 9 surveyed experts had LSU linebacker Devin White or Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver projected here.

6. New York Giants —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

The surveyed experts had no consensus projected here.

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7. Jacksonville Jaguars —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

4 of 9 surveyed experts had Florida offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor projected here.

8. Detroit Lions —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Mississippi State edge rusher Montez Sweat projected here.

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9. Buffalo Bills —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Washington State offensive tackle Andre Dillard projected here.

10. Denver Broncos —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Missouri quarterback Drew Lock projected here.

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11. Cincinnati Bengals —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

4 of 9 surveyed experts had Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins projected here.

12. Green Bay Packers —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson projected here.

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13. Miami Dolphins —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Washington State offensive tackle Andre Dillard projected here.

14. Atlanta Falcons —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins projected here.

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15. Washington Redskins —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Missouri quarterback Drew Lock projected here.

16. Carolina Panthers —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

The surveyed experts had no consensus projected here.

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17. New York Giants (via Browns) —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

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3 of 9 surveyed experts had Duke QB Daniel Jones projected here.

18. Minnesota Vikings —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Oklahoma OT Cody Ford projected here.

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19. Tennessee Titans —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Florida State LB Brian Burns projected here.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Michigan LB Devin Bush projected here.

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21. Seattle Seahawks —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Mississippi State DT Jeffery Simmons projected here.

22. Baltimore Ravens —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf projected here.

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23. Houston Texans —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had LSU CB Greedy Williams projected here.

24. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago) —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Alabama TE Irv Smith projected here.

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25. Philadelphia Eagles —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown projected here.

26. Indianapolis Colts —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown projected here.

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27. Oakland Raiders (via Cowboys) —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Washington CB Byron Murphy projected here.

28. Los Angeles Chargers —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

3 of 9 surveyed experts had Clemson DT Dexter Lawrence projected here.

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29. Kansas City Chiefs —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

4 of 9 surveyed experts had North Carolina State C Garrett Bradbury projected here.

30. Green Bay Packers (via Saints) —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Iowa TE Noah Fant projected here.

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31. Los Angeles Rams —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

2 of 9 surveyed experts had Mississippi State C Elgton Jenkins projected here.

32. New England Patriots —

Where the experts projected this player to be drafted ...

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN):

Todd McShay (ESPN):

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL Network):

Bucky Brooks (NFL Network):

The player experts most often projected to be picked in this spot ...

The surveyed experts had no consensus projected here.

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