Quite a bit has modified since my final mock draft, each on and off the sector on the planet of soccer. The draft itself will not appear to be the NFL Draft we have come to know lately as COVID-19 has modified quite a bit about our world not too long ago. At this level, we won’t even assume there might be a 2020 NFL season, however the mock should play on.
Another large change for this mock is that, whereas nothing is official, groups have began agreeing to offers with free brokers and making trades. All of which give us a greater thought of what they could possibly be seeking to do within the draft.
Using all that info, this is my finest guess as to what the primary spherical of the 2020 NFL Draft would appear to be proper now.
NFL MOCK DRAFT
ROUND 1
| Round 1 – Pick 1 Joe Burrow QB LSU • SR • 6’4″ / 221 LBS
At a time like this, when virtually nothing is definite, it is good to know that we are able to depend on the Bengals drafting Joe Burrow. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 2 Chase Young EDGE OHIO STATE • JR • 6’5″ / 264 LBS
I toyed with the thought of getting the Redskins make a commerce or take a QB right here, however I simply do not see it taking place. Young is the most secure participant on this draft from a flooring perspective, and he may have the best ceiling as nicely. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 3 Isaiah Simmons LB CLEMSON • JR • 6’4″ / 238 LBS
The Lions are nonetheless an absolute wild card at this spot, as something may occur right here. They will obtain plenty of telephone calls, however on this mock nothing entices them to danger passing up on Simmons. | |||
| Mock Trade from New York Giants Round 1 – Pick 4 Justin Herbert QB OREGON • SR • 6’6″ / 236 LBS
The Chargers do not wish to danger lacking out on their man, so that they commerce up with the Giants to take the Oregon quarterback. Herbert is a Rorschach check QB. You’re going to see no matter you wish to see while you have a look at him. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 5 Tua Tagovailoa QB ALABAMA • JR • 6’0″ / 217 LBS
Maybe Miami needed Herbert and simply obtained him stolen from them, or perhaps they needed Tua the entire time. Either method, I will not be stunned if Miami takes a QB right here at No. 5 or strikes up to take action. | |||
| Mock Trade from Los Angeles Chargers Round 1 – Pick 6 Mekhi Becton OL LOUISVILLE • JR • 6’7″ / 364 LBS
The Giants drop a pair spots, decide up a number of further picks and take the man they hope protects Daniel Jones for the following decade. It may not be Becton, however the Giants ought to take the primary OT off the board. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 7 Jeff Okudah CB OHIO STATE • JR • 6’1″ / 205 LBS
Considering the Panthers are getting into a rebuild, it might not be a shock to see them commerce down right here to choose up further picks. The downside is, given how my mock has gone, I do not know who’s buying and selling as much as this spot proper now. So the Panthers take a participant who may show to be one of the best nook within the NFL quickly sufficient. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 8 Jedrick Wills Jr. OL ALABAMA • JR • 6’4″ / 312 LBS
Well, due to Houston’s unimaginable generosity, I do not suppose the Cardinals will really feel the necessity to take a WR right here anymore. That permits them to draft a deal with to guard their franchise QB and permit him the time to throw to DeAndre Hopkins. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 9 CeeDee Lamb WR OKLAHOMA • JR • 6’2″ / 198 LBS
The first “shock” decide of my mock, as receiver is not Jacksonville’s largest want, however it’s a want. Lamb will assist make Gardner Minshew, or whoever is enjoying QB, look quite a bit higher subsequent season. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 10 Tristan Wirfs OL IOWA • JR • 6’5″ / 320 LBS
Picking up Jack Conklin to play proper deal with is an effective begin, but it surely would not repair the Browns offensive line. Wirfs may flip a weak point right into a energy virtually instantly. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 11 Andrew Thomas OL GEORGIA • JR • 6’5″ / 315 LBS
The Jets make Andrew Thomas the fourth OT to go off the board within the first 11 picks as they search for a option to defend Sam Darnold. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 12 Jerry Jeudy WR ALABAMA • JR • 6’1″ / 193 LBS
The Raiders traded their No. 1 WR from Alabama two seasons in the past and now use their first choice to take one other No. 1 WR from Alabama. It’s the circle of life. | |||
| Mock Trade from Indianapolis Colts Round 1 – Pick 13 Derrick Brown DL AUBURN • SR • 6’5″ / 326 LBS
While it is not but official, the 49ers traded DeForest Buckner to the Colts for this decide on Monday. Now the Niners use the decide to choose up Buckner’s alternative, and at a far decrease cap hit! | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 14 Javon Kinlaw DL SOUTH CAROLINA • SR • 6’5″ / 324 LBS
I really like Kinlaw’s go off the snap and his general energy. He’s a disruptive drive in the midst of the defensive position, and can be a wonderful begin to revitalizing the Tampa protection. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 15 Henry Ruggs III WR ALABAMA • JR • 5’11” / 188 LBS
Courtland Sutton can get deep and has nice dimension to make performs down the sector, however he would not take the highest off a protection like Ruggs can. Pairing Ruggs and Sutton with Drew Lock within the skinny Denver air may result in some gonzo landing passes. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 16 K’Lavon Chaisson EDGE LSU • SOPH • 6’3″ / 254 LBS
Chaisson is way from an ideal prospect as he isn’t probably the most refined pass-rusher on the planet, however he is obtained a lot expertise that his ceiling is sky excessive ought to he actually determine the artwork of it. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 17 CJ Henderson CB FLORIDA • JR • 6’1″ / 204 LBS
Henderson strikes me as an ideal Dallas Cowboy. He has large athleticism and good ball abilities. He’s additionally prepared to take dangers to make the massive play. Sometimes it blows up in his face, however typically it pays off handsomely. | |||
| From Pittsburgh Steelers Round 1 – Pick 18 Yetur Gross-Matos EDGE PENN STATE • JR • 6’5″ / 266 LBS
I had Gross-Matos going within the high 10 of my first mock this 12 months, which is a sign of how excessive I’ve been on him from the beginning. Admittedly, that was too excessive, however the remainder of the world appears to be coming round on my opinion of him. This can be nice worth for the Dolphins. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 19 Kristian Fulton CB LSU • SR • 6’0″ / 197 LBS
Fulton isn’t good, however he has the velocity and athleticism that helps him overcome errors. Put him in the appropriate scheme and he could possibly be a strong NFL starter for years to come back with the potential for lots extra. | |||
| From Los Angeles Rams Round 1 – Pick 20 Kenneth Murray LB OKLAHOMA • JR • 6’3″ / 241 LBS
I imagine Murray has the power to be a three-down linebacker within the NFL. He can typically overplay the ball, and it could possibly get him in bother, however that may be seen as a byproduct of the vary that enables him to cowl sideline to sideline within the first place. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 21 Justin Jefferson WR LSU • JR • 6’1″ / 202 LBS
Jefferson looks as if a pure match for what the Eagles offense wants. He’d stretch the sector vertically, opening up extra room for everyone. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 22 Terrell Lewis EDGE ALABAMA • SR • 6’5″ / 262 LBS
Buffalo may go any variety of instructions right here. There are sturdiness issues about Lewis, but when he can keep wholesome, he has the potential to be actually particular. The Bills take an opportunity on him to do exactly that right here. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 23 Jordan Love QB UTAH STATE • JR • 6’4″ / 224 LBS
The Patriots are going to should discover a alternative for Tom Brady sooner or later. Love has Mahomes-esque arm expertise in addition to the power to throw from all completely different arm slots, however the decision-making wants to enhance. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 24 Laviska Shenault Jr. WR COLORADO • JR • 6’1″ / 227 LBS
I’ve had this decide taking place in so many mocks that I ponder if I’m attempting to will it into existence. It’s an ideal slot in my thoughts. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 25 Jaylon Johnson CB UTAH • JR • 6’0″ / 193 LBS
Johnson may not have the best dimension that the Vikings are hoping for, however he isn’t afraid to combine it up in run protection. He’s bodily and might jam opposing receivers, all whereas having the mandatory athleticism to cowl. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 26 D’Andre Swift RB GEORGIA • JR • 5’8″ / 212 LBS
Running backs within the first spherical are a rarity today, but when there’s ever a group that may afford to do it, it is the group with three first-round picks. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 27 Neville Gallimore DL OKLAHOMA • SR • 6’2″ / 304 LBS
I’ve had Gallimore going to the Titans in earlier mocks, however he makes plenty of sense for the Seahawks too. He’s a disruptive participant in the midst of the defensive position. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 28 Patrick Queen LB LSU • JR • 6’0″ / 229 LBS
Great sideline-to-sideline velocity and vary, however there’s extra projection than manufacturing at this level. Showed loads of flashes at LSU, however consistency is a matter. That mentioned, when he errs, he does so on the aspect of aggression. You’ll take that. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 29 A.J. Epenesa EDGE IOWA • JR • 6’5″ / 275 LBS
You know who A.J. Epenesa jogs my memory of a little bit bit? The coach drafting him on this mock draft. Though I’m undecided what number of touchdowns he’ll catch. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 30 Jalen Reagor WR TCU • JR • 5’11” / 206 LBS
Reagor would give the Packers receiving core some high-end velocity. He’s not probably the most refined route runner, however I do not suppose that is Reagor as a lot because the offense he performed in at TCU. He could possibly be a big-play machine for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 31 Grant Delpit S LSU • JR • 6’3″ / 213 LBS
Trading for the Colts’ first-round decide makes me imagine the 49ers are much more more likely to commerce this decide than they had been earlier than, but when they do not, and Delpit remains to be on the board, it might make plenty of sense. | |||
| Round 1 – Pick 32 Trevon Diggs CB ALABAMA • SR • 6’1″ / 205 LBS
Diggs is an intriguing prospect with terrific ball abilities. While he is the final nook being taken within the first spherical of this draft, it is not insane to think about he may find yourself being one of the best. |
