2020 NFL MOCK DRAFT

April 20, 2020 Colin Kapp

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As usual, no trades are projected. Be sure to check out Walter Football for more mock drafts.

1. Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

2. Washington – Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State

3. Detroit Lions – Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn

The Lions could be a major turning point in the draft. Widely projected to trade down or take Jeff Okudah, I’ve had a nagging feeling the Lions have been set on Derrick Brown. While the combine numbers were disappointing, Brown has made a living bullying SEC offensive linemen.

4. New York Giants – Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

There’s consensus on the top four tackles it seems, but the order could vary by team. Why not gamble on the prospect from this tight group whose home run scenario is the strongest?

5. Miami Dolphins – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

“Tank for Tua” comes to fruition.

6. Los Angeles Chargers – Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

The Chargers continue to improve their offensive line and, for now, set up Tyrod Taylor for success as their 2020 starter.

7. Carolina Panthers – Isaiah Simmons, S/LB, Clemson

8. Arizona Cardinals – Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama

9. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jeff Okudah, DB, Ohio State

10. Cleveland Browns – Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

11. New York Jets – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma

12. Las Vegas Raiders – Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

We may learn for sure Thursday whether or not Derek Carr is the Raiders’ guy long term. In 2021, cutting Carr would net Vegas over $19M in cap savings with only $2.5M in dead money.

13. San Francisco 49ers (from Colts) – C.J. Henderson, DB, Florida

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina

15. Denver Broncos – Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama

16. Atlanta Falcons – Josh Jones, OT, Houston

17. Dallas Cowboys – Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama

The Cowboys strengthen a strength here, with Jeudy joining Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup.

18. Miami Dolphins (from Steelers) – Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State

With a new franchise quarterback in hand, the Dolphins look to improve the offensive line with their second first rounder.

19. Las Vegas Raiders (from Bears) – Kristian Fulton, DB, LSU

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Rams) – K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU

21. Philadelphia Eagles – Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

22. Minnesota Vikings (from Bills) – Jaylon Johnson, DB, Utah

23. New England Patriots – Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State

24. New Orleans Saints – Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

25. Minnesota Vikings – Cesar Ruiz, OL, Michigan

26. Miami Dolphins (from Texans) – Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia

The Dolphins double down on tackles to better protect their new quarterback and—especially in Wilson’s case—open up more holes in the run game.

Colin Kapp