2020 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders land new QB-WR duo for Vegas move, Dolphins follow top corner with two linemen
The Raiders get a new identity for their reboot with Justin Herbert and Tee Higgins leading the passing attack
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Josh Edwards
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As the regular season winds down, some quarterback situations across the league are becoming more clear. The teams that will need to address the position are coming into focus. A few of those teams will find their answer within the first round. CBS Sports has the perfect mock draft projection to ensure that your favorite team is in the playoff hunt next year rather than watching all the fun from home.
The order of selections below is based on teams' records through Week 13. Position rankings are based on our composite player rankings.
NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
The thought of giving Chase Young to Cincinnati crossed my mind but the Bengals have already made their bed with Andy Dalton and Ryan Finley. The Ohio native has to be the choice.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Young is the best overall prospect by a wide margin. He would have been my choice over either of the Bosa brothers. The Ohio State product offers rare athletic ability along with advanced technical play.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
Terry McLaurin is playing over his head right now, but he would benefit from the addition of Jeudy. At the end of the day, Dwayne Haskins needs some skill help.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
The Dolphins add an elite cornerback to pair with Xavien Howard if Miami does not attempt to ship him out this offseason too.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Atlanta has relied on players to stay healthy for the past two seasons and it has not worked out. Simmons has elite traits that should allow him to succeed from Day 1.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Thomas has the versatility to play any one of the five positions along the offensive line. Detroit can find a spot for him.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
Arizona adds some youthful pass rush with Epenesa, who has nine sacks for the Hawkeyes this season.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Calais Campbell and Josh Allen are difference-makers for that Jacksonville defense. Kinlaw would draw some eyes away from those guys to the middle. With his strength, he is capable of pushing the pocket.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
The Jets tried to trade Robby Anderson. Sam Darnold needs SOMEONE to throw the ball to, if not Anderson. Lamb is a big play receiver with great hands and body control.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
Ruggs has been a common match with the Chargers. Los Angeles has two big weapons in Mike Williams and Keenan Allen, and Ruggs gives them an option underneath.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
Denver could realistically start over on the offensive line with Dalton Risner, Wirfs and potentially Ronald Leary.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Philadelphia has been in search of cornerback help. They add Fulton from a school that has a strong claim to DBU.
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Round 1 - Pick 13
Chaisson can provide some much needed pass rush for an evolving Tampa Bay defense. A year ago, they took LSU linebacker Devin White. Now, they get another LSU linebacker.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
The franchise intends to hire a new head coach who may then want a more reliable quarterback. It is a fresh start in Carolina.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Offensive line is a big need and Cleveland can spend their remaining picks on those spots. However, they have a soon-to-be 31-year-old Morgan Burnett and a free agent-to-be Damarious Randall that just skipped a practice during a potential playoff run. Delpit is the best player available and gets a chance to reunite with Greedy Williams.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Higgins is an outside receiving threat that will open up passing lanes for Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Brown is a big, athletic body up the middle. Indianapolis had an interest in Jeffery Simmons, who was gone before they were chosen.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 18
Herbert has a big arm that Jon Gruden covets. Derek Carr may need to sell his house in Las Vegas.
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Round 1 - Pick 19
Murray is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker that will help bring the Titans into the modern era of defensive football.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 20
Hall is an athletic, physical player that can allow Jaguars fans to begin the process of forgetting Jalen Ramsey.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
McKinney's versatility makes him such a valuable commodity. He can play cornerback, nickelback or safety. The defensive back can be the Minkah Fitzpatrick of that defense.
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From
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 - Pick 22
The Dolphins traded Laremy Tunsil to the Texans, which created a void on the left side of their line. Leatherwood can provide much needed protection for whoever they have taking snaps in 2020.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
Minnesota struggled to stop Jadeveon Clowney on Monday Night Football. Wanogho can step in at left tackle or right tackle.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
The Chiefs fill the shoes left empty by Mitch Morse with a rock in the middle.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 25
Miami needs to strengthen their offensive front before they can expect any skill players to succeed. Biadasz is arguably the best center in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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Round 1 - Pick 26
Weaver would be a great, young replacement for Jerry Hughes. He is fantastic at getting defenders' hands off him and rushing the passer.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
With Davante Adams' injuries and a lack of consistency from other receivers, Shenault becomes a great fit.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
New Orleans finally replaces Jimmy Graham with Hopkins.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
New England has been gashed in the run game this season. Their back seven has played elite football. By adding a player like Wilson up the middle, they become even more difficult to attack.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Mike McGlinchey has been solid but San Francisco may need to start preparing for life without Joe Staley on the left side. Niang could sit for a year and learn, similar to what Philadelphia has done this year with Andre Dillard.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
The Ravens have had more attitude on defense with the addition of Marcus Peters. They continue fostering their new identity with the addition of Moses.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Seattle needs some more pass rush help and Gross-Matos is one of the best players on the board overall.
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