New mock from The Sporting News: Pickett & Willis go in the top 8 picks

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16. New Orleans Saints (from Colts through Eagles): Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State (6-4, 254 pounds)

Johnson has gone from having great appeal as a freaky pass rusher to showing a complete game for the outside. The Saints desperately missed the production Trey Hendrickson opposite Cameron Jordan and Johnson can be either a key situational asset or push Marcus Davenport back into that role.

17. Los Angeles Chargers (9-8): Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M (6-4, 323 pounds)

With Davis off the board to potentially beef up their defensive line, the Chargers have an easy pivot to thinking about their interior offensive line, where right guard is a big weakness next to solid veterans Matt Feiler and Corey Linsley. They hit big-time on Rashawn Slater for starting left tackle and Green is a another powerful, solid pick for immediate impact inside.

18. Philadelphia Eagles (from Saints): Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah (6-3, 237 pounds)

Lloyd is slipping a bit because of his position and how his skill set relates to Georgia's Nakobe Dean, also a strong second-half first-round prospect. The Eagles need more second-level rangy playmaking impact given Kyzir White is a limited place-holder and newcomer Haason Reddick is more of pure edge rushing hybrid around T.J. Edwards.

19. New Orleans Saints (from Eagles): Trevor Penning, OT, Northern Iowa (6-7, 325 pounds)

The Saints look like they're fine bridging at quarterback for another season with the combination of Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton after losing out on Deshaun Watson but they do need to replace left tackle Terron Armstead opposite Ryan Ramczyk. Penning has similar smaller-school big body traits to Armstead with his blend of power and athleticism.

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