Here’s the second-round projection for our 2020 NFL Mock Draft.

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33. Cincinnati Bengals: Wisconsin LB Zack Baun

After drafting a rookie quarterback high, most teams try to surround their investment with playmakers who can develop alongside each other. Cincinnati could go that direction here or address a need that’s festered for years by adding the versatile Baun to their linebacking corps. 

34. Indianapolis Colts: Utah State QB Jordan Love

If the Colts are actually able to land Love at this pick, it will be a minor upset. At the Combine, there was some buzz that Love could go in the top ten picks, with both the Dolphins and Chargers reportedly interested. Both end up with different quarterbacks here, which makes the Colts’ biggest competition the teams in the back half of the round looking for someone to develop behind an aging starter. According to the trade value chart, they could move up to No. 22 or No. 23 by sending their third-round pick, and both the Vikings and Patriots would likely love the chance to move down. 

35. Detroit Lions: Southern Illinois S Jeremy Chinn

Chinn has started to draw some quiet buzz that he could be the first safety off the board in a class with no clear frontrunner. Chinn demolished the Combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at 6-1 and 221 pounds. His athleticism and versatility will be prized by a team like the Lions. 

36. New York Giants: Michigan C Cesar Ruiz

Improving the offensive line and protecting QB Daniel Jones is one of the team’s goals heading into 2020. Center is a major weakness for the Giants and Ruiz could step in as a Day 1 starter for New York. 

37. Los Angeles Chargers: USC OT Austin Jackson

Los Angeles finds its left tackle of the future to protect its quarterback of the future. 

38. Carolina Panthers: Auburn CB Noah Igbinoghene

Igbinoghene made the transition from wide receiver and is still learning the position, which make his accomplishments in his final season in the SEC more impressive. Right now, the Panthers will start Donte Jackson, Dominique Hatfield and Corn Elder against a murderer’s row of NFC South passing attacks. That has to improve.  

39. Miami Dolphins: Alabama S Xavier McKinney

The connection between the New England and Alabama programs has been strong for a while, so it stands to reason Dolphins HC Brian Flores could muster a similar connection. McKinney is the type of versatile chess piece Miami is looking to add in its secondary. 

40. Houston Texans: Baylor WR Denzel Mims

Houston finds its Hopkins replacement here. Mims tore up the Combine and has seen his draft stock rise precipitously. He might not be available here for the real deal in a few weeks. 

41. Cleveland Browns: LSU S Grant Delpit

Last year, the Browns took advantage of a former highly-regarded LSU defensive back sliding to the second round because of questions about tackling, getting Greedy Williams in the second instead of first round. This year, they do the same with Delpit. 

42. Jacksonville Jaguars: Auburn DL Marlon Davidson

Jacksonville said goodbye to a lot of steadiness on the defensive line by cutting Marcell Dareus and trading Calais Campbell. They can try to replace some of that here by grabbing Davidson. 

43. Chicago Bears: Minnesota S Antoine Winfield Jr.

The son of long-time NFL CB Antoine Winfield is rangy, instinctive and offers too much for the Bears to pass on filling the gaping void at safety across from Eddie Jackson.

44. Indianapolis Colts: Penn State WR KJ Hamler

The Colts need to give Philip Rivers more weapons than they gave Jacoby Brissett last season. Hamler is a waterbug style slot receiver who’s blazing fast. 

45. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Georgia RB D’Andre Swift

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians has spoken about the need to give Brady a pass-catching back to work with. Swift is one of the best receiving backs in this class in the passing game and could end up as Tampa Bay’s feature runner, too. 

46. Denver Broncos: Missouri DT Jordan Elliott

The Broncos re-signed Shelby Harris and traded for Jurrell Casey, but the former is on a one-year deal and the later is turning 31 this year. 

47. Atlanta Falcons: Michigan LB Josh Uche

The Falcons take another swing at an impact pass rusher. Uche is light but explosive and turned heads at the Senior Bowl. 

48. New York Jets: Clemson CB A.J. Terrell

The Jets need help in the secondary after cutting Trumaine Johnson and Darryl Roberts. Terrell was roasted on the biggest stage in the national title game but otherwise played fairly well for Clemson. 

49. Pittsburgh Steelers: USC WR Michael Pittman Jr.

The Steelers have made their intentions of adding playmakers on offense clear. Pittman is the son of former NFL RB Michael Pittman and he has his dad’s same bruising style. At 6-4 he’s a massive downfield threat that offers something different than Pittsburgh’s other receivers. 

50. Chicago Bears: Dayton TE Adam Trautman

The Bears seem prepared to hurl resources at the tight end position until they fix it. Trautman showed off incredible athleticism and was dominant at Dayton. Chicago has already shown they’re not afraid to go after tight ends from small schools, maybe Trautman fulfills the promise former second-round TE Adam Shaheen hasn’t yet. 

51. Dallas Cowboys: Ohio State CB Damon Arnette

Adding another corner to replace Byron Jones should be on Dallas’ draft list. Arnette has the size and physicality to do that. 

52. Los Angeles Rams: TCU OT Lucas Niang

The Rams re-signed LT Andrew Whitworth but their focus should be on finding his eventual replacement when he decides to walk away. Niang battled some health issues but if given time to develop he could give the Rams a long-term starter. 

53. Philadelphia Eagles: TCU CB Jeff Gladney

The Eagles were lit up in the secondary last season, so they could look to add another cornerback to help shore up the position as past picks haven’t developed. Gladney is a bit undersized but incredibly competitive. He profiles well as a nickel corner. 

54. Buffalo Bills: Lenoir-Rhyne S Kyle Dugger

Dugger has drawn plenty of attention from Bills scouts despite playing at tiny Lenoir-Rhyne. His size and athleticism make him the perfect fit for Buffalo’s nickel defender role, part safety and part linebacker. 

55. Baltimore Ravens: LSU C Lloyd Cushenberry

The Ravens have a need on the interior of their offensive line. Cushenberry can play both guard and center. His physical demeanor stood out at LSU and he can help replace the physical edge Baltimore is losing with Marshal Yanda. 

56.Miami Dolphins: Alabama OLB Terrell Lewis

Lewis dealt with a host of medical issues that held him back at Alabama. This year more than any other, that could drop him a lot further in the draft. When he did get on the field, though, he flashed the type of high-level pass-rushing ability that’s typically hard to find this late.

57. Houston Texans: Alabama DL Raekwon Davis

After losing NT D.J. Reader, O’Brien adds Davis here to replenish its defensive line. Though he peaked early as a college player, Davis still shows the ability to be the latest disruptive interior presence to come from Alabama. 

58. Minnesota Vikings: Arizona State WR Brandon Aiyuk

Replacing WR Stefon Diggs‘ production exactly isn’t the biggest need for the Vikings since they hope to run their offense through RB Dalvin Cook. But they do need a better No. 2 receiver across from Adam Thielen and Aiyuk could help in that area. 

59. Seattle Seahawks: Wisconsin C Tyler Biadasz

Reinforcing the offensive line is the other major need for Seattle this offseason. Justin Britt is coming off a severe injury and the Seahawks could save more than $8 million by releasing him. Biadasz would then hopefully replace C Joey Hunt as the starter. 

60. Baltimore Ravens: Boise State DE Curtis Weaver

It’s unclear if the Ravens will be able to reach a long-term agreement with LB Matt Judon or if he’ll play out the franchise tag and leave in free agency in 2021. Regardless, Baltimore needs to add more pass rushers, which is where Weaver can help. 

61. Tennessee Titans: Auburn OT Prince Tega Wanogho

Tennessee kept most of its explosive 2019 offensive unit together with the exception of RT Jack Conklin. The Titans re-signed OT Dennis Kelly but Tega Wanogho would offer a long-term solution for Tennessee or an alternative if Kelly falters as a full-time starter. 

62: Green Bay Packers: South Carolina WR Bryan Edwards

Adding more weapons to surround QB Aaron Rodgers as he enters the latter stages of his career should be a priority for the Packers. A broken foot cost Edwards the chance to prove any athleticism questions were unfounded but he has the size and speed to become a strong perimeter option for the Packers. 

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Oklahoma DT Neville Gallimore

Gallimore would fill a need for the Chiefs on the interior of their defensive line. He would also help provide Kansas City with options if they decide re-signing DT Chris Jones to a long-term deal will be too expensive. 

64. Seattle Seahawks: Cal S Ashtyn Davis

Davis is an elite athlete and could bring a range at safety the Seahawks haven’t had since letting Earl Thomas go. 

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