2020 NFL Mock Draft: Final Edition

Here is the final edition of my 2020 NFL Mock Draft.

1. Cincinnati Bengals- Joe Burrow, Quarterback, LSU: After what was a breakout season which led to a Heisman Trophy, Burrow emerged as the favorite to go first overall in this upcoming draft. The Bengals want to move on from Andy Dalton and start fresh here with Burrow, who second year coach Zac Taylor could help develop into the franchise quarterback the team is looking for.

2. Washington Redskins- Chase Young, Defensive End, Ohio State: Young is the best player in this draft and he falls one spot due to the Bengals quarterback need. The Redskins need a lot of young talent on both ends of the ball and Young would have an immediate impact in the league chasing the likes of Dak Prescott, Carson Wentz, and Daniel Jones twice a season.

3. Detroit Lions- Jeff Okudah, Cornerback, Ohio State: This is an interesting spot because this is a spot where someone could trade up for a quarterback and the Lions could get a nice haul back. The Lions are a team that's in dire need of secondary help after the trading of Darius Slay and Okudah is the best defensive back in the draft, although you can argue they should take Derrick Brown of Auburn due to their need on the interior of their defensive line.

4. New York Giants- Jedric Wills Jr, Offensive Tackle, Alabama: The Giants have some options here as they can select a tackle, Isaiah Simmons, or they can trade down and stack more assets and the latter is what the Giants would like to do. Wills is somebody that can come in and start right away and help protect Daniel Jones and he could move to left tackle in the future.

5. Miami Dolphins- Justin Herbert, Quarterback, Oregon: There's always a saying "when there's smoke, there's fire". That feels like the case here as the Dolphins pass on Tua Tagovailoa for Herbert due to the health concerns of Tua, who they loved a year ago. Herbert could have declared last season but stayed at school one more season to try to improve his stock, but I feel that he would have been a first round pick last season too.

6. Los Angeles Chargers- Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback, Alabama: The Chargers take their chances and select Tagovailoa after the Dolphins select Herbert. Tua was the consensus number one overall pick and prospect in this draft before his hip fracture in November and if he proves to stay healthy and is the same guy he was before the injuries, the Chargers land themselves a franchise guy.

7. Carolina Panthers- Isaiah Simmons, Linebacker, Clemson: The Panthers have a tough call here between Simmons and Derrick Brown. Here I have them taking Simmons, who can play literally anywhere on the defensive side of the ball and he can play multiple positions well.

8. Arizona Cardinals- Derrick Brown, Defensive Tackle, Auburn: The Cardinals have a hard decision here whether to take a tackle to protect Kyler Murray or to take Brown. Here I have them taking Brown, who fills an important need on the interior of their defensive line.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars- Tristian Wirfs, Offensive Tackle, Iowa: This is a pick that's very likely to be traded whether the Jags trade up to get perhaps a quarterback or down to gain more assets for their rebuild. If they stand pat, they have a ton of options and here I have them snagging Wirfs, who is super clean and would help protect whomever starts at quarterback for the Jaguars.

10. Cleveland Browns- Andrew Thomas, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: The Browns now have their choice of left tackles to chose from to put opposite of free agent addition Jack Conklin. Thomas is someone that I had going much higher than this when I did my first mock draft about three months ago, but his stock has dropped perhaps due to a footwork flaw.

11. New York Jets- Cee Dee Lamb, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma: The Jets could go wide receiver to give Sam Darnold a much needed top receiver or take a lineman if one of the ones they like falls to them to protect Darnold. Lamb is someone that has high upside that has great hands, body control, and is a solid route runner.

12. Las Vegas Raiders- Jerry Jeudy, Wide Receiver, Alabama: Jon Gruden is doing back flips as Jeudy falls into his lap. He is a fantastic route runner and many folks have drawn comparisons to Calvin Johnson due to his tremendous upside. He'd certainly turn into Derek Carr's top option.

13. San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts)- Henry Ruggs III, Wide Receiver, Alabama: The Niners have some options here and they take the talented receiver. Ruggs is someone that would be a nice fit in Kyle Shanahan's offense with his solid route running and the fact he is clean and does the little things.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Mehki Becton, Offensive Tackle, Louisville: The Bucs snag the talented lineman here as he falls to them. There is a chance that Becton falls further than this due to his failed drug test, but I would be surprised if he fell further than this. Tom Brady needs protection and Becton has tremendous upside although he has technique issues.

15. Denver Broncos- Javon Kinlaw, Defensive Lineman, South Carolina: With the top three receivers off the board, the Broncos look to the defensive side of the ball and snag the versatile Kinlaw. Kinlaw would be a great fit here playing next to the newly acquired Jurrell Casey.

16. Atlanta Falcons- CJ Henderson, Cornerback, Florida: The consensus at this point is that the Falcons are poised to trade up and select Henderson, who could end up going in the top ten. Henderson has tremendous upside and there's people that feel he is the best corner in the draft and not Jeff Okudah. Henderson would be a great replacement for Desmond Trufant.

17. Dallas Cowboys- K'Lavon Chaisson, Defensive End, LSU: Edge rush and cornerback are two of the Cowboys biggest needs after Byron Jones and Robert Quinn bolted as free agents. They choose to go with Chaisson to pair along side DeMarcus Lawrence, who is raw but was a sack machine in college.

18. Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers)- Josh Jones, Offensive Tackle, Houston: As bad as the Dolphins need offensive line reinforcements, taking Jones here would be a reach. Jones was a four year starter in college and he has great movement as well as the length and feet to succeed in the league.

19. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago Bears)- Kristian Fulton, Cornerback, LSU: With their second first rounder the Silver and Black address their secondary and take Fulton. Fulton is very talented, is super clean with how he plays, and he can come in and start right away.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams)- AJ Terrell, Cornerback, Clemson: The Jaguars with their second first rounder could go in a number of directions too, and here I have them selecting the talented corner in Terrell to help fill the voids left by Jalen Ramsey and AJ. Boyue. Terrell is someone that is long and athletic and could possibly go higher than this.

21. Philadelphia Eagles- Justin Jefferson, Wide Receiver, LSU: The city of Philadelphia does a sigh of relief as they snag the talented receiver in Jefferson, who many people (including myself) has made this mock selection a lot. Jefferson is someone that shined in big games last year in college catching passes from Joe Burrow.

22. Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills)- Jaylon Johnson, Cornerback, Utah: Johnson is one of the fast rising corners as we head closer to the draft. With Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes, and Mackensie Alexander all gone, the Vikings fill a major need with someone that with his tools would fit nicely in Mike Zimmer's scheme.

23. New England Patriots- AJ Epenesa, Defensive End, Iowa: The Patriots are a bit of a wild card in this draft and could go in many different directions with this selection whether it's a quarterback, a defensive player, or a trade down. Epenesa has shown to be versatile and has great length and athleticism, similar to ex-Patriot and current Lion Tre Fowlers.

24. New Orleans Saints- Patrick Queen, Linebacker, LSU: Queen is one of the rapid risers of late in many different peoples mock drafts. The Saints biggest need is at the linebacker position and Queen will certainly help the cause with his ability to play three downs as well as his speed, although he is undersized.

25. Minnesota Vikings- Erza Cleveland, Offensive Tackle, Boise State: The Vikings could go in a number of directions with their second selection of the first round. Here I have them throwing a little curveball here and select the fast rising tackle in Cleveland. There's a chance Cleveland goes higher than this and he's someone that was solid as a player.

26. Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans)- Xavier McKinney, Safety, Alabama: With their final first round pick, the Dolphins snag the talented safety in McKinney to replace Minkah Fitzpatrick. McKinney is someone that can play all levels on the back end of a defense and has great range.

27. Seattle Seahawks- Yetur Gross-Matos, Defensive End, Penn State: Gross-Matos's stock has dropped after being projected to be in the top 15. The Seahawks have a pass rush need assuming they don't bring back Jadeveon Clowney and Gross-Matos would help the cause with his good length and speed.

28. Baltimore Ravens- Kenneth Murray, Linebacker, Oklahoma: One of the glaring needs on the Ravens roster is at the linebacker position as they have a choice of a few to choose from. Murray is someone that has a ton of speed and is very rangy and this would be a great fit.


29. Tennessee Titans- Austin Jackson, Offensive Tackle, USC: The Titans have some options here with this selection and here I have them snagging the talented lineman to replace the departed Jack Conklin. Jackson could have benefited from returning to school to help improve his technique, but he does the upside to be a solid contributor.

30. Green Bay Packers- Brandon Aiyuk, Wide Receiver, Arizona State: The Packers have some options here with this selection and they take the fast rising receiver in Aiyuk. Aiyuk is someone that is very clean and is a good deep ball threat. He with DeVante Adams for Aaron Rodgers to throw to would be fun to watch.

31. San Francisco 49ers- Trevon Diggs, Cornerback, Alabama: Diggs falling this far would be a major steal for the Niners, who have a need at the position. Diggs has shown physicality and imposing length to be a top corner on a team.

32. Kansas City Chiefs- Cesar Ruiz, Center, Michigan: The Chiefs have options with this pick as they can go anywhere on defense or even offensive line. Ruiz is the best interior offensive lineman in this draft and the reigning champions snag him here.