We might want to erase the Miami Dolphins as the shoo-in for the No. 1 overall pick. The now Jay Gruden-less Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals will seemingly provide Brian Flores' club serious competition for that top selection.
And given that Justin Herbert is physically superior to Tua Tagovailoa, I seriously believe the Oregon passer could jump him to be the first player off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The draft order below is based on records and strength of schedule. Position rankings are based on my Top 32 Big Board.
Now, to the picks.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
I have a feeling Zac Taylor would be more interested in Herbert than Tua Tagovailoa because of his more impressive physical talent.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
This is the prudent decision for the Redskins. Will they make it?
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Round 1 - Pick 3
There is a now a serious race for the No. 1 pick that just a few weeks ago seemed like a lock to go to Miami. The Dolphins will gladly take Tua here.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
This is the best combination of value and need for the Jets. Young is off to an unreal start in this college football season. Big, athletic, refined skill set.
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From
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 - Pick 5
It's an Alabama pairing in South Beach. Tagovailoa and Jeudy.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The Falcons defense is, well, a mess. Okudah has been the best cornerback in college football. And he's big.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
Simmons is an alien of a linebacker prospect. He's a needed element on this Denver defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
The Cardinals will likely get things rolling on offense eventually -- they kind of did against the Bengals -- but the defense could use pieces everywhere. Delpit is a thumping, rangy strong safety prospect.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
Has Jalen Ramsey played his last down as a Jaguar? If he is indeed moved, Jacksonville will be in the market for a cornerback.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
GM Dave Gettleman loves building the trenches, and the Giants need more horses on the edge of their defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
The Chargers see shades of Tyrell Williams in Higgins, a tall downfield threat with strong hands.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Can't get away from this pairing. Eason plays with the opposite style of Marcus Mariota.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Gross-Matos has the looks of a future draft riser. He's a long, springy athletic and knows how to use his hands. The Buccaneers could use more juice on the edge.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Both the Browns right guard and right tackle spots are liabilities right now. Wirfs could lock down either spot.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
The Colts invested early in the secondary in the 2019 Draft, and they go in that direction again with Hall, who'd excel in Indianapolis' zone-based defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
The Cowboys have to get stronger on their defensive interior. Kinlaw is a 6-foot-6, 310-plus pound high-motor player with heavy hands.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
The Panthers still have a good defense but have problems in the secondary, especially at corner. Jackson is a huge, playmaking perimeter corner.
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Round 1 - Pick 18
The Rams defense is predicated on inside pressure from Aaron Donald. With Dante Fowler currently playing on a one-year deal and Clay Matthews near the end of his career, the edge needs to be emphasized early.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
The Vikings are positioned to take a quarterback in Round 1 of the 2020 Draft. Love is still raw as a passer but can make ridiculous throws with plenty of velocity from obscure arm angles and platforms.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 20
The Raiders likely still want another talented receiver. Lamb can do it all, and he has great size for the position.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Gallimore's weight loss since last season has been hugely beneficial for him to begin 2019. He was a good all-around player in 2018 but has taken his game to the next level this year.
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Round 1 - Pick 22
Two Oklahoma players for the Raiders in Round 1. Murray is Isaiah Simmons light.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Eagles have one of the NFL's best, deepest rosters, a lineup that has certainly been tested early. The cornerback spot is the weakest unit on the team.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Shenault has battled injuries over the past two years, but when he's healthy, he's as scary of a size/speed/athleticism specimen as it gets at the receiver spot.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 25
Same selection as last week. The Dolphins have to protect their first-round selection at quarterback.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
The Bills stay local and grab Robinson, an explosive, refined edge rusher to bolster their already strong defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Russell Wilson does flat-out silly improvisational stuff every week. Even though that's the case, the Seahawks can't ignore the offensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Reagor on the Saints would be almost unfair. He's been held back by his quarterback play at TCU but is an electric mover.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
The Chiefs absolutely have to build their secondary. Henderson is an experienced, twitchy corner who can play inside or outside.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
How about a first-round pick on the offensive side for Aaron Rodgers? With Johnson, think a taller version of Randall Cobb.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
McKinney flies around the field from the deep middle and is a willing run defender. He'd be a welcomed addition to an upstart defense in San Francisco.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Breeland is an athletic tight end with strong ball skills in traffic and plus yards-after-the-catch ability.
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