Here’s our first 2020 NFL Mock Draft of the draft season. There are two rounds so be sure to click the link at the bottom to see Round Two.

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2020 NFL Mock Draft

1. Cincinnati Bengals: LSU QB Joe Burrow

This pick has been carved in stone for months now despite the usual flurry of pre-draft speculation. Burrow will try to follow up winning the Heisman and the national title as a senior at LSU by reviving his hometown Bengals next. 

2. Washington Redskins: Ohio State DE Chase Young

After the Burrow speculation played out, the wild scenarios turned to Washington and the No. 2 pick. Despite noise to the contrary surrounding a trade down or a certain Alabama quarterback being options, the Redskins make the chalk pick and bring Young back to Maryland. 

3. Detroit Lions: Ohio State CB Jeffrey Okudah

This pick has been widely identified as a logical place for a quarterback-needy team like the Dolphins or Chargers to trade into and take their pick of the best-remaining passers after Burrow. But in case those two decide to roll the dice and let the picks fall where they may, Detroit still need a corner to replace Darius Slay. Okudah would likely be the target as well should Detroit trade back. 

4. New York Giants: Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons

Ordinarily given Giants GM Dave Gettleman‘s love of “hog mollies,” New York would zero in on a top left tackle, like Louisville’s Mount Everest-sized Mekhi Becton or a defensive tackle like Auburn’s Derrick Brown. However, new HC Joe Judge has seemingly exerted a strong voice in the team’s decisions based on their moves in free agency so far. Simmons’ is Judge’s dream as a player: a versatile chess piece he can put anywhere on the field. 

5. Miami Dolphins: Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa

After all the speculation and drama, from tanking to injuries to trades real and speculated, Miami ultimately lands Tagovailoa. In this scenario, they don’t have to trade up for their guy. But it’s worth mentioning according to the classic trade value chart, it would cost their second-round pick at No. 39 to move up to Detroit’s pick at No. 3. If the Chargers also are trying to trade up, Miami would likely have to give a little more considering Los Angeles’ second is two picks higher. 

6. Los Angeles Chargers: Oregon QB Justin Herbert

There’s a decent chance the Chargers could sit tight at No. 6 and still end up with Tagovailoa if the rumors of Miami’s interest in him aren’t a smokescreen. They could also take one of the offensive tackles to bolster the offensive line if they are really confident in Tyrod Taylor. But if they want a quarterback of the future, they should have a shot at one here. 

7. Carolina Panthers: South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw

After nearly their entire defensive line left in free agency, Carolina has a gaping hole on the interior of their front. Auburn DT Derrick Brown is a popular mock pick here, but what if they like Kinlaw more? It’s a possibility that can’t be ruled out given Kinlaw’s incredible back story and Brown’s below-average Combine performance. Keep an eye on this pick for a team looking to trade up for a tackle or receiver, Carolina needs more picks to fuel its rebuild. 

8. Arizona Cardinals: Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III

When it comes to receivers, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Team need, scheme fit, and personal preference come into play more than most other positions here, which is why a speed-obsessed coach like Kliff Kingsbury could zero in on Ruggs ahead of players like Jerry Jeudy or CeeDee Lamb who don’t offer as much differentiation in terms of skillset from players already on Arizona’s roster. 

9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Louisville OT Mekhi Becton

With a wealth of picks, the Jaguars could go about their rebuild in multiple ways. Improving the offensive line is one, and Becton is a mammoth of a tackle prospect who would lock down the left tackle spot for Jacksonville. His technique isn’t perfect, but at 6-7 and 364 pounds, it doesn’t have to be. Plus he’s no lumbering juggernaut, he ran the 40-yard dash in an incredible 5.1 seconds. 

10. Cleveland Browns: Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs

For as good as this offensive tackle class is, it’s hard to sort out the consensus among the big four at the top. Wirfs is someone who could go as high as No. 4 to the Giants to fill their need at left tackle. Here, he falls to the Browns, who are more than happy to fill the void that arguably shuttered their 2019 season. 

11. New York Jets: Georgia OT Andrew Thomas

Every NFL observer and their mother has linked the Jets to a left tackle with this pick. Here the Jets have their pick between Thomas and Alabama OT Jedrick Wills after Becton and Wirfs are off the board and odds are at least one of the four should be on the board. If not, the receivers available aren’t a bad consolation prize. 

12. Las Vegas Raiders: Auburn DT Derrick Brown

Every year somebody surprising falls out of the top ten picks. In this case, it’s Brown. Some poor testing at the Combine could have some NFL evaluators questioning if he’s a dynamic enough as a pass rusher to justify a top-ten pick. But he shouldn’t fall far past Las Vegas, which is looking to keep building out its defense. 

13. San Francisco 49ers: Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan has been looking for a No. 1 wideout for some time now. While Lamb isn’t as dominant an athlete as Julio Jones who Shanahan had in Atlanta or Odell Beckham who he pursued in a trade, he does have the trait that Shanahan highly values in his receivers — toughness. 

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Alabama OT Jedrick Wills

Now that the Buccaneers landed their big catch in QB Tom Brady, giving him the tools to be successful is their next priority. In this scenario, Wills is in reach for them at No. 14. He can compete for the starting right tackle job with Joe Haeg as a rookie and eventually slide over to the left to replace Donovan Smith down the line. 

15. Denver Broncos: Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy

Denver continues to add playmakers around Drew Lock. Jeudy slips a bit in this mock but his speed and ability after the catch should compliment Broncos alpha WR Courtland Sutton perfectly. Throw in TE Noah Fant who’s a weapon down the seam and after the catch along with the tandem of Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay out of the backfield and Denver has some serious firepower to compete with Kansas City in the AFC West. 

16. Atlanta Falcons: Florida CB C.J. Henderson

The Falcons addressed their pass rush in free agency by signing DE Dante Fowler from the Rams. Here they find a replacement for CB Desmond Trufant. Henderson has drawn criticism for his tackling but his coverage skills are among the best in this class. 

17. Dallas Cowboys: LSU DE K’Lavon Chaisson

Dallas elected not to match the $14 million a year DE Robert Quinn got from the Bears, and as a result there’s a major hole across from DE DeMarcus Lawrence. Chaisson has an intriguing blend of athleticism that makes him worth the swing here as the Cowboys look to rebuild their defense. 

18. Miami Dolphins: Houston OT Josh Jones

After quarterback, offensive tackle is the next biggest need on the Dolphins roster. They have the draft capital to make a move up for one of the top tackles but if they want to stand tight there’s a decent chance Jones, who has visits with nearly half the NFL and was invited to be a part of their virtual broadcast, will make it to their pick here. 

19. Las Vegas Raiders: Clemson WR Tee Higgins

This is probably a reach given how Higgins’ draft season has gone. The 6-4 receiver didn’t test at the Combine and didn’t do much to alleviate athleticism concerns at his pro day. However, the Raiders love love love Clemson players, and weren’t afraid to take another former Tiger, DE Clelin Ferrell, in a perceived reach at No. 4 overall last year. 

20. Jacksonville Jaguars: LSU CB Kristian Fulton

The Jaguars managed to get a good return for CB Jalen Ramsey with two first-round picks, but it left a gaping hole in their secondary, particularly after they traded away A.J. Bouye. Jacksonville can use one of those picks to bolster the secondary here and take Fulton. 

21. Philadelphia Eagles: LSU WR Justin Jefferson

After not addressing the position in free agency and not swinging any trades as of yet, the Eagles almost have to address their weakness at wide receiver in the draft. Jefferson doesn’t quite offer the speed element Philadelphia lacked last year, but he’s polished and should be able to contribute immediately as both a slot and Z receiver. 

22. Minnesota Vikings: Penn State DE Yetur Gross-Matos

The Vikings need to replenish their pass rush after losing both Everson Griffen and Stephen Weatherly this offseason. Gross-Matos is raw but offers a tantalizing blend of athletic traits for a professional team to mold. In that way, he’s similar to current Vikings star DE Danielle Hunter. 

23. New England Patriots: Oklahoma LB Kenneth Murray

Once the actual draft night rolls around, it’s safe to bet the Patriots don’t stay in this draft slot. New England loves to trade back and their next pick isn’t until No. 87 in the third round. If they stick here or don’t move back too far, though, Murray would fill a need at inside linebacker after the Patriots let Jamie Collins and Kyle Van Noy walk. Murray has the size and athleticism New England covets at the position. 

24. New Orleans Saints: LSU LB Patrick Queen

Linebacker is the Saints’ biggest remaining need after missing out on Jamie Collins in free agency. They stay close to home instead and grab Queen to plug into the heart of their defense. While he’s a little undersized, Queen is rangy and instinctual, embodying the trend of modern linebackers. 

25. Minnesota Vikings: Utah CB Jaylon Johnson

Vikings HC Mike Zimmer loves drafting corners, and this year he’s got good reason to. Both his starters from last year, Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes, have moved on. Former first-round CB Mike Hughes is in the pipeline but that’s nowhere near enough for Zimmer. Johnson should help with that. 

26. Miami Dolphins: Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor

There’s a valid debate to be had about the value of running backs relative to other positions. But Miami has a gaping hole at running back and needs to find playmakers on offense. Taylor is as safe a pick as any in this class. He has top-tier size and athleticism for the position, incredible football character and showed an aptitude to develop in the passing game in his final collegiate season. He can hit the ground running and make life easier for whoever starts at quarterback for the Dolphins. 

27. Seattle Seahawks: Iowa DE A.J. Epenesa

If the Seahawks can’t bring back DE Jadeveon Clowney, adding more to their pass rush is a priority in the draft. Epenesa is more in the mold of former Seahawks DE Michael Bennett in that he can play on the edge during running downs, then shift inside to defensive tackle to rush the passer. Epenesa was once seen as a potential top-ten selection but questions about his athleticism drop him to Seattle. 

28. Baltimore Ravens: TCU WR Jalen Reagor

The Ravens have bigger needs, but GM Eric DeCosta made it clear they were looking at adding a receiver in this historic class, including as high as the first round. They could take the plunge on Reagor, who struggled with erratic quarterback play last year but was incredible as a sophomore. He gives QB Lamar Jackson another dynamic field-stretching weapon across from Marquise Brown and can also contribute as a dynamic return man. 

29. Tennessee Titans: TCU DT Ross Blacklock

After trading away DT Jurrell Casey, the Titans find his replacement here by adding Blacklock. With Jeffery Simmons set to take on a larger role, Blacklock can add an interior pass-rushing presence. 

30. Green Bay Packers: Boise State OT Ezra Cleveland

The Packers replaced starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga with Rick Wagner after he was cut loose by the Lions but his contract might indicate they view him more as a stopgap measure. Green Bay has taken a look at a few tackles in this class, including Cleveland. They can take him here and not worry about pressing him into the starting lineup before he’s ready. 

31. San Francisco 49ers: Texas A&M DT Justin Madubuike

San Francisco picked up one first-round pick by trading DL DeForest Buckner, here they take a shot at finding his replacement. Madubuike is a penetrating defensive tackle who would help keep the 49ers’ biggest strength strong. 

32. Kansas City Chiefs: Alabama CB Trevon Diggs

Neither of Kansas City’s starting cornerbacks in their Super Bowl victory this past February are currently with the team. Kendall Fuller signed with the Redskins while Bashaud Breeland remains a free agent. The Chiefs could start the process of retooling the secondary here by plucking Diggs.

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