The NFL draft order is complete and the commencement of the event is in less than a month as currently scheduled. It won't take place in Las Vegas as originally intended, but some much needed distraction should be provided to all of us over the course of three days.
In an effort to occupy your attention even further, I made every selection for all 32 teams across seven rounds. Now, before a trade that will shake up the landscape of the entire league takes place, let's kick this off!
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Cincinnati and Burrow are less than a month away from officially uniting. He should be the face of the franchise for quite some time. The objective for the rest of the 2020 NFL Draft is to surround him with talent.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The addition of Kyle Allen signals that Washington might be more comfortable sticking at No. 2 overall and taking Young rather than venturing down the path of Tua Tagovailoa. They form one of the better pass rush units in the NFL.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
After trading away Darius Slay, cornerback is a need for Detroit despite adding Desmond Trufant. Isaiah Simmons and Derrick Brown could be in play here as well, but Okudah seems like the safest bet.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Dave Gettleman knows that he will likely have to replace Nate Solder in 2021, so the idea of replacing two offensive tackles in one offseason is off-putting. He takes his chance to secure one of the best now rather than punting and becoming desperate next year.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
Miami could take Tua Tagovailoa or Herbert realistically. In this scenario, they select the latter. Herbert is a big-armed quarterback capable of providing a spark to a recently dormant franchise.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Los Angeles sticks to its word and does not add a veteran quarterback. Instead, the Chargers take the rookie from Alabama. Tyrod Taylor saw a similar situation play out a few years ago when Cleveland selected Baker Mayfield.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
Carolina replaces Luke Kuechly with Simmons. He will be tasked with tracking down the likes of Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and Tom Brady in the NFC South -- a loaded list of household quarterback names.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
Arizona felt comfortable locking up left tackle D.J. Humphries but there remains a gap at right tackle. Wills should solidify the right side and protect Kyler Murray for years to come.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
Jacksonville added Joe Schobert to a front seven going through a serious transformation. It is unknown whether or not Yannick Ngakoue will return. The addition of Brown will not only soften the blow but also boost interior disruption.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
Cleveland gets its left tackle of the future. The Browns selected a Thomas who played offensive tackle in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft; that career ended with Hall of Fame credentials. The hope is that a similar fate awaits the franchise.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
New York makes sense as a potential trade partner for Trent Williams. The Jets missed out on re-signing Robby Anderson, so wide receiver must be addressed. If the Jets pony up for Williams now, it frees them up to make a splash, Lamb, at No. 11 overall.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Las Vegas seems content with Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota battling it out at quarterback. Jeudy is a technician with a championship pedigree, which is something that was worth its weight in gold to Mike Mayock a year ago.
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 13
In an ideal world, Lamb or Jeudy would still be on the board, but that is not the case. Ruggs is fast but also runs crisp routes. He gives Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo another weapon down the field.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
Tampa Bay runs the risk of missing out on one of the top offensive tackles by standing pat at No. 14 overall. However, it works out for Bruce Arians and Tom Brady here.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Denver acquired Jurrell Casey but has otherwise undergone significant changes at the positions. Kinlaw can be a staple and a part of the long-term plan for the Broncos. His presence will benefit Bradley Chubb and Von Miller.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Atlanta signed Dante Fowler Jr., which may not pan out as hoped. In any case, they supply some additional pass rush on the other side by selecting Chaisson in the first round.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Dallas lost Byron Jones and needs to find a replacement. Henderson is regarded as the consensus No. 2 cornerback prospect. He offers an ideal frame and big play-making ability.
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From
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 - Pick 18
Miami needs to focus on adding the best talent available with each selection. It is the quickest way to bridge the gap with other teams. The free agent signings suggest that they are no longer rebuilding and intend to compete now. Murray is an active linebacker capable of covering sideline-to-sideline.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 19
The Raiders need to bolster their interior defensive line. Epenesa has the capability to play there alongside Clelin Ferrell and Maxx Crosby.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 20
Jacksonville does not need a safety immediately but McKinney can transition into that role in the future. For the time being, he makes for an elite nickel similar to Minkah Fitzpatrick. The Jaguars continue to add pieces in order to fill out a modern-day NFL defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Philadelphia missed out on Robby Anderson so they must focus their draft assets on the position. Jefferson has great body control and is capable of winning downfield. His ability after the catch ranks highly among his class.
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From
Buffalo Bills
Round 1 - Pick 22
Everson Griffen is gone and suddenly there is a vacancy across from Danielle Hunter. Gross-Matos will not blow anyone away with his athleticism but he is a strong prospect who knows how to win at the point of attack.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
New England selects a wide receiver from Arizona State in the first round for the second consecutive year. Although N'Keal Harry did not produce as expected in Year 1, his potential is vast. The two can usher in Jarrett Stidham and the new look Patriots offense.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Queen does not need to go far to join his new team. He is a rangy linebacker who can raise the level of competition while delivering some game-changing plays at the same time.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Minnesota has allowed multiple key cornerbacks to leave in free agency. The Vikings must be comfortable with the options available to them through the draft. Fulton needs to improve upon his tackling as well as technique down the field. He is known to get too handsy.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 26
Jones is Miami's response to an offseason that saw them lose not one, but two starting offensive tackles. If they want to keep their rookie quarterback upright, they will need to protect him as he learns to process a quicker game.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Josh Gordon has not worked out. D.K. Metcalf looks like a solid player, but Seattle can really open up that offense with Higgins. Higgins and Metcalf drawing coverage with Tyler Lockett working underneath is pretty potent.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Baltimore did well to add Calais Campbell but they need to build out that linebacker unit. There has been some speculation that Matt Judon might still be on the trade block. In any case, they already lost Patrick Onwuasor and need some starter level talent.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Terrell would allow Adoree Jackson to move back into the slot. The Titans would be in a good position moving forward with good depth on the back end.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Green Bay lost Jimmy Graham then went all in on Austin Hooper, but could not get a deal done. In the first round, they add a young tight end that can grow and be a part of the organization for a long time.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
It is unclear how long Joe Staley will continue playing. San Francisco could follow a similar model as Philadelphia a year ago: bring in a young offensive tackle and allow him to learn from one of the game's best until he is ready to take over. It would provide the 49ers with some much needed salary cap space going forward.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Kansas City does not spend on running backs, right? Winning the Super Bowl is like getting a big raise at work, you feel the need to splurge and buy something that you may not traditionally purchase.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 2
Round 2 - Pick 1 (33)
Ruiz offers some flexibility to play guard or center. Cincinnati has gone through its interior offensive linemen like toilet paper recently. It is time to get some long-term solutions in the building.
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From
Washington Redskins
Round 2 - Pick 2 (34)
Indianapolis punted on its wide receiver need when they traded out of the first round. Mims can provide some height and downfield ability, which should create more opportunity for T.Y. Hilton.
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Round 2 - Pick 3 (35)
Detroit has not done much right over the past few years, but landing Okudah and Gallimore to start the draft is a home run.
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Round 2 - Pick 4 (36)
New York drafted Deandre Baker and signed James Bradberry so it may opt for another position here. However, Baker's rookie play was a little discouraging.
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Round 2 - Pick 5 (37)
Los Angeles traded away Russell Okung. After signing Bryan Bulaga, trading for Trai Turner and drafting Tua Tagovailoa, adding a left tackle seems like the most logical next step.
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Round 2 - Pick 6 (38)
Matt Rhule loves athletic traits and Delpit has plenty to develop. No Eric Reid, no problem in Carolina.
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Round 2 - Pick 7 (39)
It might come as a surprise to see Edwards-Helaire this early but, after watching him again for the running backs traits series, there is nothing not to like. He does everything well and is the kind of player that you want in your locker room.
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From
Arizona Cardinals
Round 2 - Pick 8 (40)
Shenault is limping through the pre-draft process but there are still quality athletic traits. Houston needs some new blood at wide receiver after trading DeAndre Hopkins.
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Round 2 - Pick 9 (41)
Cleveland needs to add some competition at defensive tackle. Larry Ogunjobi, Andrew Billings and Sheldon Richardson are a talented trio but there are no sure-fire producers.
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Round 2 - Pick 10 (42)
Jacksonville publicly committed to Gardner Minshew when it traded Nick Foles, but it might be a bit misguided. Love offers the franchise so much more potential as the starting quarterback.
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From
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 2 - Pick 11 (43)
Chicago adds some length at the cornerback position in the absence of Prince Amukamara.
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Round 2 - Pick 12 (44)
Indianapolis can have its cake and eat it too. Philip Rivers was signed to a one-year deal, which would be perfect to bring along another young quarterback.
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Round 2 - Pick 13 (45)
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Round 2 - Pick 14 (46)
Denver commits to its interior offensive line with the addition of Cushenberry. The objective is to protect Drew Lock.
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Round 2 - Pick 15 (47)
Igbinoghene has elite athletic traits. Atlanta could use some help in the secondary after releasing Desmond Trufant.
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Round 2 - Pick 16 (48)
New York has been looking to add a pass rush for quite some time. Okwara has an ideal frame and upside.
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Round 2 - Pick 17 (49)
Pittsburgh lands one of my personal favorites. He played right tackle last season, but his upside as an interior player is exciting.
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Round 2 - Pick 18 (50)
Muti is a stud when healthy. His medical history is a bit scary, but he is the best interior offensive line prospect in this class when available.
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Round 2 - Pick 19 (51)
Dallas added Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who went from rising star to journeyman veteran in no time. Winfield has NFL genes and has been the talk of the league since the NFL combine.
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Round 2 - Pick 21 (53)
Lewis offers Philadelphia length on the edge. He has all of the tools to be dominant, but still has to show that he can put it all together.
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Round 2 - Pick 22 (54)
For the longest time, I mocked Weaver to the Bills in the first round because I felt he was the ideal replacement for Jerry Hughes. I still believe that but it comes a round later.
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