2020 NFL Mock Draft: Tenth Edition

Here is the tenth 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- Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback, Alabama: There is a lot of talk that the Dolphins could pass on Tua for Justin Herbert, like I have had mocked the past few mocks and there's even chatter that the Dolphins may take a non-quarterback here. Lets say the rumors are a smokescreen and the Dolphins take a risk on the the guy they've loved from the beginning. If Tua does not pan out to what we think he can be, Chris Grier may lose his job.

6. Los Angeles Chargers- Justin Herbert, Quarterback. Oregon: The Chargers are left with Herbert or a non quarterback and they settle on Herbert after the Dolphins take Tua. The Chargers could be the ideal situation for Herbert because their roster is solid already and could compete in the AFC.

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- Tristian Wirfs, Offensive Tackle, Iowa: The Cardinals also have a tough call here as they can go with Wirfs or Derrick Brown. They choose to help protect Kyler Murray by selecting Wirfs, who is the cleanest tackle in the draft class.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars- Derrick Brown, Defensive Tackle, Auburn: The Jaguars are perhaps the drafts biggest wild card team as they could go in a number of directions with their first round picks. Here I have them snagging Brown as they need reinforcements on their defensive line after trading away Calais Campbell and Yannick Nagouke soon to be out as well.

10. Cleveland Browns- Mekhi Becton, Offensive Tackle, Louisville: The Browns biggest need is on the offensive line and they snag the talented tackle with Becton. Becton is someone that has tremendous upside, but does have technique flaws. A failed drug test could make him slide past this point, but I do think he'll be snagged within the first fourteen picks.

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)- Javon Kinlaw, Defensive Lineman, South Carolina: This is a tough call for John Lynch on his first of two first rounders and he decides to help replace DeForrest Buckner with the pick he got back in the Buckner trade instead of taking Henry Ruggs III. Kinlaw is someone who is super versatile and would be a great fit on the Niners front seven.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Andrew Thomas, Offensive Tackle, Georgia: Thomas was someone I had going as high as fourth, but his stock has dropped a bit possibly due to a flaw he has of incorrect footwork. This would be a win for Tom Brady as the Bucs get him some much needed protection.

15. Denver Broncos- Henry Ruggs III, Wide Receiver, Alabama: John Elway is doing back flips as one of the best three wideouts in this class falls to him. Ruggs is someone that could conceivably be the first receiver off the board due to his outstanding speed and route running. He would be a great target for Drew Lock along with Courtland Sutton.

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)- AJ Terrell, Cornerback, Clemson: The Raiders take the fast rising corner here in Terrell with their second first rounder. Terrell is versatile for his size, but he does have flaws that could be fixed in the league.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams)- Trevon Diggs, Cornerback, Alabama: The Jaguars have a major need in their secondary after trading away Jalen Ramsey and AJ Boyue. They select Riggs here to address that need and he can come in and start right away in this scenario.

21. Philadelphia Eagles- Xavier McKinney, Safety, Alabama: The Eagles badly need a wide receiver, but they can wait till day two to address that. Here I have them filling a need at safety here with McKinney, who replaces the departed Malcolm Jenkins. McKinney is someone that can play all levels on the back end of a defense and has great range.

22. Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills)- Justin Jefferson, Wide Receiver, LSU: The Vikings snag Jefferson here with the first rounder they received in the Stefon Diggs trade to replace Diggs. Jefferson had a breakout season this past year catching so many passes from Joe Burrow and made big plays when it mattered the most.

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- 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.

26. Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans)- DeAndre Swift, Running Back, Georgia: The Dolphins have some options with this selection and here I have them taking the talented back. Swift is someone that will come in and be an upgrade over what they currently have and assuming they do address their offensive line with other selections, Swift could really help this offense with his speed and catching ability out of the backfield.

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.

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- Kristian Fulton, Cornerback, LSU: Fulton falling this far would be a major win for John Lynch and company. Richard Sherman is getting older and other guys in their secondary will be free agents after the 2020 season so this would be a logical pick as well.

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.