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2020 NFL Mock Draft-FINAL

April 22, 2020

ROUND ONE

1. Cincinnati - QB Sam Burrow, LSU

They might as well start working on the contract now. It’s been a long time since we had a slam-dunk pick like this one. The team will need to focus on acquiring an offensive line to keep him from a David Carr-style early collapse though.

2. Washington – DE Chase Young, Ohio State

I’m still not 100% convinced the Redskins won’t trade this pick away, but if they hold on to it, they’d be ridiculous to pass on hometown guy Chase Young. He’d be an instant star in Washington, which is exactly what they need to start luring fans back into the stadium.

3. Miami (PROJ. TRADE W/DET) – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia

Tristan Wirfs and Mekhi Becton were the stars of the Combine, but that’s not what motivates front offices. They want someone who’s excelled on the field, over and over again. Wirfs certainly qualifies there, but Andrew Thomas has been a star at both right and left tackle practically since he first suited up for Georgia. Don’t be surprised if he’s the first tackle off the board this year. Miami gives up picks #5 and 18 to move up two spots).

4. NY Giants – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa

This could be an epic run on tackles starting here. Wirfs can excel at any spot on the offensive line, but the Giants may need his help at left tackle sooner than later.

5. Detroit (PROJ. TRADE W/MIA) – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn

Detroit could do any number of things with this pick, but I like the current rumor that they’re very intrigued by Derrick Brown. He’s one of my favorite players in this draft, and if you fall in love with a prospect, you take him and damn the criticism.

6. LA Chargers – QB Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama +

No one expects him to start immediately in LA, where Tyrod Taylor is well liked by the coaching staff. But like his tenure with the Browns, Taylor’s time in the starting role will be short lived. Tua can be brought along slowly as he adjusts to the pro game and heals from his hip injury.

7. Carolina – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio State

Carolina parted ways with James Bradberry, so they make up for his departure with Okudah, clearly the top CB available this year. If he lasts until pick #7, this will be a steal for the team.

8. Arizona – OT Jedrick Wills, Jr., Alabama

Kyler Murray is great at running for his life, but he shouldn’t have to. They did re-sign LT D.J. Humphries to a new deal – but only a one-year contract with RT Marcus Gilbert. They seem to have decided to part ways with free agents Jordan Mills and A.Q. Shipley. And in 2021, J.R. Sweezy’s contract expires too. Loading up on offensive linemen would be a good idea. Wills could either serve as a reserve swing tackle his first year, or they could move Gilbert to guard and insert Wills at right tackle.

9. Jacksonville – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson

Jacksonville needs help at multiple positions, so why not grab the best player available. Simmons might not fit the team’s most immediate needs, but he’s the sort of dynamic playmaker you rebuild your defense around. Whether he lines up at Will or safety, he’ll have an immediate impact with a clever defensive staff.

10. Cleveland – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville *

The Browns made a horrible mistake by ignoring their problems at offensive line in the 2019 off-season. They gambled and lost on left tackle bust Greg Robinson (who is currently in legal trouble for allegedly being in possession of a ridiculous amount of pot). Time to correct that mistake. Becton enters the NFL with questions about possible drug use, but that’s nothing new for the Browns.

11. NY Jets – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma

The Jets have been targeting left tackles since early in the pre-draft process, but they don’t pull the trigger on a trade up to acquire one of the blue-chip candidates. CeeDee Lamb ain’t a bad fall-back option though.

12. Las Vegas – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama

You need to be flashy if you want to stand out in Las Vegas. There is no player with better big-play potential this year than Ruggs. In a nod to former owner Al Davis, the team eschews the more polished route runner in his teammate Jerry Jeudy for the speediest player available at his position. Ruggs is more than just a fast receiver though; he’s got amazingly-reliable hands.

13. San Francisco (THRU IND) – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

Losing Emmanuel Sanders hurts a little bit, but the pain recedes when Jerry Jeudy comes to town. Perhaps the best pure receiver in the draft, and he lands with the NFC Champions.

14. Atlanta (PROJ. TRADE W/TB) – CB C.J. Henderson, Florida

The Falcons move up two spots to snag Henderson away from Denver (they sacrifice pick #95 in the 3rd round to move up). They’ve coveted both Henderson and Jeff Okudah for a while now, and while they don’t possess the ammo to get up for Okudah, they pounce when they see Henderson drop this far.

15. Denver – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma

The Broncos very much wanted to land one of the top cornerbacks, but Atlanta snaked the last one away. Kenneth Murray is a player coaches can easily fall in love with though. He’s brilliant on the field but he’s even more valuable as a motivational team member. He’s got leadership skills like Jamal Adams and he seems destined to be a great coach someday.

16. Tampa Bay (PROJ. TRADE W/ATL) – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina

With Tampa spending their free agency dollars on offensive players, they need to focus most of their attention in the draft on that horrid defense. Kinlaw can provide a serious push from the inside to help out the edge players, and he’s got some run-stopping talents to boot.

17. Dallas – CB A.J. Terrell, Clemson

The Cowboys got hit hard by free agency this year, and 2021 won’t be much easier. They need youth at multiple positions. Start with trying to replace Byron Jones in the defensive backfield. Terrell has great length, speed and experience at a winning program.

18. Detroit (PROJ. TRADE W/ MIA THRU PIT) – DE/LB K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU

The Lions continue to rebuild their defensive line with an outside pass-rush threat to complement the interior push provided by Derrick Brown. Chaisson on one side and Trey Flowers on the other could be a disruptive force.

19. Las Vegas (THRU CHI) – LB Patrick Queen, LSU

The Raiders go offense with their first pick; now, the defense. Queen can man the weak side of the linebacking corps and pair with newcomer Cory Littleton to form a speedy, lithe combination.

20. Jacksonville (THRU LAR) – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU

The Jaguars have many needs, so they could go in any number of directions. Bolstering the receiving corps makes sense though. Jefferson paired with D.J. Chark could prove to be tough to defend.

21. Philadelphia - S Xavier McKinney, Alabama

The Eagles have many needs along the defensive backfield as free agency is hitting them hard this year and next. McKinney and Grant Delpit are far and away this year’s best safeties; either one could go here.

22. Minnesota (THRU BUF) – DE A.J. Epenesa, Iowa

Everson Griffen opted out of his current contract, and he’s now entering his 11th year in the league. There is no obvious starting talent on the roster to replace him. Even if the Vikings bring him back on a 1-year deal, having a developmental guy like Epenesa in a rotation behind him makes total sense.

23. New England - QB Justin Herbert, Oregon

Herbert is a reluctant passer, so I’m not 100% sure he’ll be a fit for Belichick, but the Pats have never been shy about gambling on draft picks. The Pats stick with Jarrett Stidham (at least for now) as the starter until they can assess Herbert’s ability to read a defense and deliver a ball with confidence and anticipation.

24. Indianapolis (PROJECTED TRADE W/NO) – QB Jordan Love, Utah State

Indy sees Herbert finally go off the board, and they can’t wait anymore to grab their favorite QB. They find a willing trade partner in New Orleans; they have the fewest picks in the draft this year, so they’re happy to trade out of the first and accumulate some extra selections (the Saints get Indy’s #34 and 75 picks). The Colts hope Love can develop behind Jacoby Brissett and Philip Rivers – both are only likely to stick around for one year.

25. Minnesota - WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State

The Vikings need to replace Stefon Diggs quickly if they want to take advantage of an AFC East without Tom Brady. Aiyuk can slide into the starting lineup immediately.

26. Miami (THRU HOU) - RB J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State

Jordan Howard is not a long-term option, and Kalen Ballage has fallen out of favor. The Dolphins want to bolster their backfield, and Dobbins is a darkhorse candidate to be the first RB off the board. Though he shouldn’t be. In hindsight, Dobbins will appear to be the obvious choice here.

27. Seattle - CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama

The Seahawks need to get back to their Legion of Doom ideals and draft big DBs again. At 6’1”, Diggs will hope to satisfy their craving for a Richard Sherman-type cover corner.

28. Baltimore - C Cesar Ruiz, Michigan

I love a good curveball. Ruiz displayed tremendous skills at the Combine and made a strong case that he’s the top pure interior lineman available this year. With the retirement of Marshal Yanda, there is a serious need along the offensive line.

29. Tennessee - CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah

With Logan Ryan in question and Malcom Butler wearing out his welcome, the Titans need to dip into the draft to solve their cornerback problems.

30. Green Bay - DT Ross Blacklock, TCU

The Packers have had serious problems stopping the run recently. Blacklock has an amazing motor and is highly prized among scouts.

31. LA Chargers (PROJ. TRADE W/SF) - RB D’Andre Swift, Georgia

The Chargers want to get ahead of Kansas City for their preferred replacement for Melvin Gordon (they give up pick #112 in the fourth round as well as #37).

32. Kansas City - RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin

Kansas City needs more help along the defense obviously, but Taylor put to bed the notion that he has too much tread on his tires with an amazing Combine workout.

ROUND TWO

33. Cincinnati – TE Cole Kmet, Notre Dame

34. New Orleans (PROJ. TRADE W/IND THRU WAS) – CB Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn

35. Detroit – QB Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma

36. NY Giants – DE/LB Bradlee Anae, Utah

37. San Francisco (PROJ. TRADE W/LAC) – OT Austin Jackson, USC

38. Carolina – DE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State

39. Miami – S Grant Delpit, LSU

40. Houston (VIA ARZ) – DT/DE Marlon Davidson, Auburn

41. Cleveland – LB Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech

42. Jacksonville – OT Ezra Cleveland, Boise State

43. Chicago (THRU LV) – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU

44. Indianapolis – WR Tee Higgins, Clemson

45. Tampa Bay – RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

46. Denver – DT Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M

47. San Francisco (PROJ. TRADE W/ATL) – DE/LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin *

48. NY Jets – WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado +

49. Pittsburgh – QB Jacob Eason, Washington

50. Chicago – G/C Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU +

51. Dallas – S Antoine Winfield, Jr., Minnesota

52. LA Rams – DE/LB Julian Okwara, Notre Dame +

53. Philadelphia – WR Denzel Mims, Baylor

54. Buffalo – WR Jalen Reagor, TCU

55. Baltimore (FROM NE THRU ATL) – NT Raekwon Davis, Alabama

56. Miami (THRU NO) – OT Josh Jones, Houston

57. LA Rams (THRU HOU) – S Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois

58. Minnesota – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU

59. Seattle – DT Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma

60. Baltimore – G Shane Lemieux, Oregon

61. Tennessee – DT Jordan Elliott, Missouri

62. Green Bay – QB Jake Fromm, Georgia

63. Kansas City (THRU SF) – CB Damon Arnette, Ohio State

64. Seattle (THRU KC) – DE/LB Curtis Weaver, Boise State

ROUND THREE

65. Cincinnati – CB Cam Dantzler, Mississippi State

66. Washington – TE Hunter Bryant, Washington

67. Detroit – OT Isaiah Wilson, Georgia

68. NY Jets (THRU NYG) – OLB Darrell Taylor, Tennessee

69. Carolina – WR Chase Claypool, Notre Dame

70. Miami – S Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne

71. LA Chargers – WR Michael Pittman, USC

72. Arizona – WR Devin Duvernay, Texas

73. Jacksonville – RB Cam Akers, Florida State

74. Cleveland – CB Troy Pride, Jr., Notre Dame

75. New Orleans (PROJ. TRADE W/ IND) – WR K.J. Hamler, Penn State

76. Tampa Bay – C Matt Hennessy, Temple

77. Denver – WR Gabriel Davis, UCF

78. Atlanta – RB Zack Moss, Utah

79. Washington (PROJ. TRADE W/NYJ for OT Trent Williams) – OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn +

80. Las Vegas – LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State

81. Las Vegas (THRU CHI) – S Ashtyn Davis, California +

82. Dallas – DE Jon Greenard, Florida

83. Denver (THRU PIT) – G Ben Bredeson, Michigan

84. LA Rams – DE/LB Terrell Lewis, Alabama +

85. Detroit (THRU PHI) – CB Bryce Hall, Virginia +

86. Buffalo – S Terrell Burgess, Utah

87. New England – TE Adam Trautman, Dayton

88. New Orleans – DE/LB Jabari Zuniga, Florida +

89. Minnesota – LB Malik Harrison, Ohio State

90. Houston – WR Van Jefferson, Florida

91. Las Vegas (THRU SEA VIA HOU) – DE Khalid Kareem, Notre Dame

92. Baltimore – DE/LB Josh Uche, Michigan

93. Tennessee – WR/RB Antonio Gibson, Memphis

94. Green Bay – TE Harrison Bryant, Florida Atlantic

95. Atlanta (PROJ. TRADE W/DEN THRU SF) – DT James Lynch, Baylor

96. Kansas City – G John Simpson, Clemson

97. Cleveland (THRU HOU) – LB Willie Gay, Jr., Mississippi State

98. New England – LB Anfernee Jennings, Alabama

99. NY Giants – C Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin +

100. New England – WR Bryan Edwards, South Carolina +

101. Seattle – QB James Morgan, Florida International

102. Pittsburgh – OLB Alex Highsmith, Charlotte

103. Philadelphia – LB Logan Wilson, Wyoming

104. LA Rams – CB Josiah Scott, Michigan State

105. Minnesota – CB Amik Robertson, Louisiana Tech

106. Baltimore – LB Evan Weaver, California

ROUND FOUR

107. Cincinnati – LB Davion Taylor, Colorado

108. Washington – LB Troy Dye, Oregon

109. Detroit – RB A.J. Dillon, Boston College

110. NY Giants – OT Lucas Niang, TCU

111. Arizona (THUR MIA) – DE/DT Jason Strowbridge, North Carolina

112. San Francisco (PROJ. TRADE W/LAC) – CB Harrison Hand, Temple

113. Carolina – TE Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri

114. Arizona – OT Matt Peart, Connecticut

115. Cleveland – C Nick Harris, Washington

116. Jacksonville – DE/OLB Bryce Huff, Memphis

117. Tampa Bay – DT Leki Fotu, Utah +

118. Denver – CB A.J. Green, Oklahoma State

119. Atlanta – QB Anthony Gordon, Washington State

120. NY Jets – LB Jacob Phillips, LSU

121. Las Vegas – DT Davon Hamilton, Ohio State

122. Indianapolis – G Solomon Kindley, Georgia

123. Dallas – TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt

124. Pittsburgh – G Damien Lewis, LSU

125. New England (THRU CHI) – DE Alton Robinson, Syracuse

126. LA Rams – OT Robert Hunt, Louisiana

127. Philadelphia – CB Michael Ojemudia, Iowa

128. Buffalo – OT/G Saahdiq Charles, LSU

129. Baltimore (THRU NE) – WR John Hightower, Boise State

130. New Orleans – WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan

131. Arizona (THRU HOU) – TE Colby Parkinson, Stanford

132. Minnesota – S Julian Blackmon, Utah

133. Seattle – S Brandon Jones, Texas

134. Atlanta (THRU BAL) – DE Nick Coe, Auburn

135. Pittsburgh (THRU TEN VIA MIAMI) – LB Casey Toohill, Stanford

136. Green Bay – WR James Proche, SMU

137. Jacksonville (THRU SF VIA DEN) – TE Brycen Hopkins, Purdue

138. Kansas City – CB Darnay Holmes, UCLA

139. New England (THRU TB) – S Jordan Fuller, Ohio State

140. Jacksonville (THRU CHI) – C Simon Stepaniak, Indiana

141. Miami – WR Isaiah Coulter, Rhode Island

142. Washington – OT Trey Adams, Washington +

143. Baltimore – LB Cam Brown, Penn State

144. Seattle – G Jonah Jackson, Ohio State

145. Philadelphia – WR Antonio Gandy-Golden, Liberty

146. Philadelphia – RB Anthony McFarland, Maryland

ROUND FIVE

147. Cincinnati – OT Ben Bartch, St. John’s

148. Carolina (THRU WAS) – G Michael Onwenu, Michigan

149. Detroit – WR Lynn Bowden, Jr., Kentucky

150. NY Giants – S Antoine Brooks, Maryland

151. LA Chargers – OT/G Jack Driscoll, Auburn

152. Carolina – CB Kindle Vildor, Georgia Southern

153. Miami (FROM MIA VIA ARZ) – LB Mykal Walker, Fresno State

- ARZ FORFEITED PICK –

154. Miami (FROM JAX VIA PIT) – S Josh Metellus, Michigan

155. Minnesota (FROM CLE VIA BUF) – DE Derrek Tuszka, North Dakota State

156. San Francisco (FROM DEN) – LB/S Tanner Muse, Clemson

157. Jacksonville (FROM ATL VIA BAL) – CB Parnell Motley, Oklahoma

158. NY Jets – RB Darrynton Evans, Appalachian State

159. Las Vegas – RB Lamical Perine, Florida

160. Indianapolis – RB James Robinson, Illinois State

161. Tampa Bay – S J.R. Reed, Georgia

162. Washington (FROM PIT VIA SEA) – G Jon Runyan, Michigan

163. Chicago – RB Josh Kelley, UCLA

164. Dallas – WR Collin Johnson, Texas

165. Jacksonville (FROM LAR) – DE/LB Trevis Gipson, Tulsa

166. Detroit (FROM PHI) – CB Javaris Davis, Auburn

167. Buffalo – TE Jake Breeland, Oregon

168. Philadelphia (FROM NE) – S K’Von Wallace, Clemson

169. New Orleans – CB Essang Bassey, Wake Forest

170. Baltimore (FROM MIN) – DT Khalil Davis, Nebraska

171. Houston – RB Eno Benjamin, Arizona State

172. New England (FROM BAL VIA LAR) – OT Colton McKivitz, West Virginia

173. Miami – G Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas

174. Tennessee – QB Nate Stanley, Iowa

175. Green Bay – S Geno Stone, Iowa

176. San Francisco – TE Devin Asiasi, UCLA

177. Kansas City – DT McTelvin Agim, Arkansas

178. Denver – WR Jauan Johnson, Oregon

179. Dallas – P Braden Mann, Texas A&M

ROUND SIX

180. Cincinnati – RB Rico Dowdle, South Carolina

181. Denver (FROM WAS) – OT Charlie Heck, North Carolina

182. Detroit – LB Shaquille Quarterman, Miami

183. NY Giants – WR Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin

184. Carolina – S Brian Cole II, Mississippi State

185. Miami – DT Carlos Davis, Nebraska

186. LA Chargers – LB David Woodward, Utah State

187. Cleveland (FROM ARZ) – DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State

188. Buffalo (FROM CLE) – RB DeeJay Dallas, Miami

189. Jacksonville – CB J.K. Guidry, Utah

190. Philadelphia (FROM ATL) – LB Dante Olson, Montana

191. NY Jets – OT/G Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon

192. Green Bay (FROM LV) – WR Quez Watkins, Southern Mississippi

193. Indianapolis – WR K.J. Hill, Ohio State

194. Tampa Bay – OT Yasir Durant, Missouri

195. New England (FROM DEN) – TE Thaddeus Moss, LSU

196. Chicago – TE Dalton Keene, Virginia Tech

197. Indianapolis (FROM DAL VIA MIA) – DT Benito Jones, Mississippi State

198. Pittsburgh – DT Raequan Williams, Michigan State

199. LA Rams – RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt

200. Chicago (FROM PHI) – WR Tyler Johnson, Minnesota

201. Minnesota (FROM BUF) – DT Rashard Lawrence, LSU

202. Arizona (FROM NE) – RB Adrian Killins, Jr., Central Florida

203. New Orleans – G Kevin Dotson, Louisiana

204. New England (FROM HOU) – DE Jonathan Garvin, Miami

205. Minnesota – LB/S Khaleke Hudson, Michigan

206. Jacksonville (FROM SEA) – LB Michael Divinity, Jr., LSU *

207. Buffalo (FROM BAL VIA NE) – CB Stanford Samuels, Florida State

208. Green Bay (FROM TEN) – G Logan Stenberg, Kentucky

209. Green Bay – CB John Reid, Penn State

210. San Francisco – WR Omar Bayless, Arkansas State

211. NY Jets (FROM KC) – CB/S Shyheim Carter, Alabama

212. New England – RB Malcolm Perry, Navy

213. New England – K Tyler Bass, Georgia Southern

214. Seattle - LB Michael Pinckney, Miami

ROUND SEVEN

215. Cincinnati – DT Larrell Murchison, NC State

216. Washington – CB Rashad Robinson, James Madison

217. San Francisco (FROM DET) – DT Broderick Washington, Texas Tech

218. NY Giants – FB Brady Ross, Iowa

219. Minnesota (FROM MIA) – WR Isaiah Hodgins, Oregon State

220. LA Chargers – CB Jace Whittaker, Arizona +

221. Carolina – DE D.J. Wonnum, South Carolina

222. Arizona – S L’Jarius Snead, Louisiana Tech

223. Jacksonville – QB Kevin Davidson, Princeton

224. Tennessee (FROM CLE) – G Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson

225. Baltimore (FROM NYJ) – CB Luq Barcoo, San Diego State

226. Chicago (FROM LV) – S Aholi Gilman, Notre Dame

227. Miami (FROM IND) – DE Trevon Hill, Miami

228. Atlanta (FROM TB VIA PHI) – S Kamren Curl, Arkansas

229. Washington (FROM DEN) – FB/TE Kelvin Smith, North Texas

230. New England (FROM ATL) – WR/KR Joe Reed, Virginia

231. Dallas – LB De’Jon Harris, Arkansas

232. Pittsburgh – CB Dane Jackson, Pittsburgh

233. Chicago – K Rodrigo Blankenship, Georgia

234. LA Rams – K Dominik Eberle, Utah State

235. Detroit (FROM PHI VIA NE) – P Michael Turk, Arizona State

236. Green Bay (FROM BUF VIA CLE) – DE James Smith-Williams, NC State

237. Tennessee (FROM NE VIA DEN) – DE Oluwole Betiku, Jr., Illinois

238. NY Giants (FROM NO) – LB Jordan Mack, Virginia

239. Buffalo (FROM MIN) – QB Steven Montez, Colorado

240. Houston – G Danny Pinter, Ball State

241. Tampa Bay (FROM SEA VIA NE) – DE/OLB Chauncey Rivers, Mississippi State

242. Green Bay (FROM BAL) – LB Shaun Bradley, Temple

243. Tennessee – LB Justin Strnad, Wake Forest

244. Cleveland (FROM GB) – S Kenny Robinson, West Virginia *

245. San Francisco – G Tyre Phillips, Mississippi State

246. Miami (FROM KC) – LB Cam Gill, Wagner

247. NY Giants – DE Nasir Player, East Tennessee State

248. Houston – TE Charlie Taumoepeau, Portland State

249. Minnesota – QB Tyler Huntley, Utah

250. Houston – LB Joe Bachie, Michigan State

251. Miami – QB Cole McDonald, Hawaii

252. Denver – CB Lavert Hill, Michigan

253. Minnesota – G Netane Muti, Fresno State +

254. Denver – LB Markus Bailey, Purdue

255. NY Giants – RB Raymond Calais, Louisiana

+ denotes injury concerns

* denotes character concerns

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