The NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and it promises to be unlike any draft we've ever experienced -- mostly because of the coronavirus pandemic that will keep NFL owners, general managers and coaches in their homes during the three-day event, but also because there's a real chance for a lot of excitement early in the proceedings as quarterback-needy teams vie for the likes of Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert and Jordan Love.
There are no trades in this mock draft (it's our 31st mock draft dating back to September!) but it does include all seven rounds which, if nothing else, should keep you occupied for a good half-hour.
All right, let's get to it.
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Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
This isn't going to change. The biggest question now regarding the Bengals QB situation is where Andy Dalton will end up.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
Chase Young is the best player in this draft class and the Redskins have needs up and down the roster. Put another way: DO NOT DRAFT A QB HERE. NO MATTER WHAT, DON'T DO IT.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
The team traded Darius Slay and signed Desmond Trufant. Trading out of this pick would be ideal but it'll be hard to pass on Okudah here if they stay put.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Wills was dominant last season for Alabama and he'll solidify the right side of the Giants' O-line, which is great news for Daniel Jones.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
There are no trades in this seven-round mock draft but Tagovailoa appears to have cleared every medical hurdle and if he's anywhere close to 100 percent several teams will try to trade up and get him. For now, #TankingforTua works for the Dolphins.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
Anthony Lynn says he's all in on Tyrod Taylor. If he is, maybe the Chargers go in a different direction here. Imagine L.A.'s defense with the addition of Simmons. Put another way: It just got a little bit harder for the Chiefs to win the division.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
The Panthers' defense was decimated by retirement and free-agent defections. Brown has the chance to be a foundational player in the middle of Carolina's D.
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Round 1 - Pick 8
The Cardinals gave D.J. Humphries a three-year extension and Wirfs would solidify the right tackle position on an offense that now includes DeAndre Hopkins.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
The Jags traded Nick Foles to the Bears and it's unclear if Gardner Minshew is the long-term answer. If Herbert falls here Jacksonville could pass on an offensive lineman to get a franchise QB.
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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
Typically when you talk about freak athletes at the top of the draft, you're referring to cornerbacks, edge rushers and wideouts. We're 11 picks in and arguably the most athletic group so far is the three offensive linemen. Mekhi Becton is a mammoth of a man -- 6-foot-7, 364 pounds -- who also ran a mind-boggling 5.1 40-time. He's as light on his feet as someone 150 pounds lighter, and he told us in Indy that he can two-hand reverse dunk with no problem. Watching him move in space we have no trouble believing him.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
The team heads to Las Vegas with plenty of questions, but CeeDee Lamb would give Jon Gruden an immediate playmaker to pair with Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow. Lamb is the toughest WR in this class and he's coming off a remarkable season for the Sooners where he averaged more than 20 yards per reception. The two biggest questions he must answer: Can he consistently beat press coverage, something he rarely saw in the Big 12?
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From
Indianapolis Colts
Round 1 - Pick 13
The 49ers lost Emmanuel Sanders in free agency and Jeudy, who is the best route runner in this class, would join a WR corps that includes Deebo Samuel, the 2019 second-round pick coming off a fantastic rookie campaign.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
The Bucs don't move up for a OT but they take the best available at No. 14. Jones had a fantastic 2019 season and an even better Senior Bowl, and in Tampa he'll be tasked with protecting 43-year-old Tom Brady.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Courtland Sutton is an emerging star who is a bona fide deep threat. Noah Fant is the dynamic tight end entering Year 2. Phillip Lindsay and Melvin Gordon are the backfield playmakers, and Drew Lock is the quarterback who appears ready for the full-time job. Why not add one more weapon to this offense in Ruggs, who was the fastest player on Alabama's roster last season and he can score from anywhere on the field?
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Round 1 - Pick 16
Atlanta has been relatively quiet in free agency but the defense has to improve. Chaisson is the second-best pass rusher in this class and he could make an immediate impact.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Byron Jones is gone and Henderson is the No. 2 cornerback in this class. He's fast and great in coverage. He needs to work on his tackling but that's a much easier fix than defending some of the NFL's best WRs.
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From
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 - Pick 18
Kinlaw is the best pass-rushing interior linemen in this draft and Miami has to improve their ability to get after the quarterback.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 19
Gladney is 5-foot-10 but he plays like he's 6-foot-1. He's fast, physical and routinely makes plays on the ball. Las Vegas' defense will be much improved with him out there.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 20
Terrell won't replace Jalen Ramsey all by himself but he's a good start. He reminds us of former Clemson teammate Trayvon Mullen, the Raiders' second-rounder a year ago.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Philly needs to get Carson Wentz better weapons and few players are more explosive than Mims, who showed out at the Senior Bowl and the combine.
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From
Buffalo Bills
Round 1 - Pick 22
Minnesota is now without Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander. Upgrading the cornerback position is imperative and it starts with Fulton, who is coming off a strong season for LSU.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
We don't think Love will last this long but because there are no trades in this mock draft, he falls to New England, who will not let him get away.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
Murray is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker who gives New Orleans even more speed on their defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Jefferson balled out at the combine and that effort, in addition to his '19 season with Joe Burrow, makes him a solid first-rounder, and one who can excel from the slot in Day 1.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 26
Hey, look at that, a running back in Round 1! Miami has a ton of picks and improving the players in Tua's immediate vincinity seems like a sound strategy, especailly after devoting much of free agency to fixing the defense.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Justin Britt in final year of a three-year deal, and Ruiz, who is the best pass-blocking center in this class, can also play guard.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Queen feels like a Baltimore player. Josh Bynes left for the Bengals and one of the few holes on this defense is at linebacker.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
Jurrell Casey was No. 2 on the team in sacks last season with five and he's now in Denver. Gross-Matos is still growing into his body and he's only going to get better.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Aaron Rodgers needs playmakers and Reagor could end up being one of the best WRs to come out of this draft.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Stefon Diggs' brother is a big cornerback with -- not surprisingly -- great ball skills. He'll be insurance for Richard Sherman, who has one more year left on his deal.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Kansas City could choose to trade out of this pick, but Baun could be an option too. He was an edge rusher at Wisconsin but has the ability to play on the weakside too. His versatility could be attractive in Kansas City's defense.
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Round 2
Round 2 - Pick 1 (33)
Epenesa's pedestrian combine seems him slip to the top of Round 2 but he showed glimpses of first-round ability at Iowa.
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From
Washington Redskins
Round 2 - Pick 2 (34)
If Shenault is healthy he's a game-changer. He plays faster than he timed at the combine and Philip Rivers will find a way to get him the ball in Indy.
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Round 2 - Pick 3 (35)
One of our favorite players in this draft class. Detroit is in win-now mode and CEH's versatility facilitates that.
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Round 2 - Pick 4 (36)
McKinney can play deep centerfield, closer to the line of scrimmage and in the slot.
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Round 2 - Pick 5 (37)
The Chargers O-line needs to get better, even if they're not drafting a QB in Round 1. Cleveland is a good athlete who moves well in space.
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Round 2 - Pick 6 (38)
Igbinoghene comes from a family of sprinters and his 2019 tape is fun to watch. Meanwhile, Carolina gets some much needed help in the secondary.
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Round 2 - Pick 7 (39)
Miami's rebuilding process continues with the 'other' offensive tackle at Georgia, Isaiah Wilson.
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From
Arizona Cardinals
Round 2 - Pick 8 (40)
Houston needs to improve its pass rush and Davidson, who can play inside or out, accomplishes that.
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Round 2 - Pick 9 (41)
Chinn is one of the most athletic players in this class and he can play safety or linebacker.
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Round 2 - Pick 10 (42)
Gallimore put up impressive numbers at the combine and he gives Jacksonville a much-needed big body in the middle of the defense.
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From
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 2 - Pick 11 (43)
Hunt played right tackle in college but he's likely destined to kick inside in the NFL. Wherever he ends up, he'll upgrade Chicago's O-line.
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Round 2 - Pick 12 (44)
Anthony Castonzo and Braden Smith have contracts that expire after 2021 and there's no experienced depth behind them. Jackson is a polarizing player in this class but his upside is undeniable.
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Round 2 - Pick 13 (45)
Hamler is small but he's dangerous with the ball in his hands. Also: Brady is used to throwing to diminutive targets.
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Round 2 - Pick 14 (46)
Johnson flahsed first-round talent last year and in Denver he'll help fill the void left by Chris Harris.
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Round 2 - Pick 15 (47)
Atlanta continues to stock the defensive side of the ball. Madubuike is a spark plug who can both play the run and rush the passer.
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Round 2 - Pick 16 (48)
Pittman is a big target who excels at contested catches. He'll make life easier for Sam Darnold.
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Round 2 - Pick 17 (49)
Aiyuk is a four-down player who is only scratching the surface on his abilities. He'll stretch the field, making life easier for JuJu & Co.
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Round 2 - Pick 18 (50)
Injuries are the big concerns with Winfield, who is a first-round talent. If he's healthy, this is a steal.
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Round 2 - Pick 19 (51)
Teams have questions about Delpit's long speed, as well as his tackling issues last season. When healthy, he's a playmaking centerfielder.
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Round 2 - Pick 21 (53)
Davis has a track background and he excels at patrolling centerfield.
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Round 2 - Pick 22 (54)
There's a case that Taylor is the best back in this class. He'll be the perfect complement for Devin Singletary in Buffalo.
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From
Atlanta Falcons
Round 2 - Pick 23 (55)
If Lewis can stay healthy this is a great get for Baltimore, even with Matt Judon returning on the franchise tag.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 2 - Pick 24 (56)
It's clear what Miami is doing: protecting their new franchise QB, and it's a sound strategy. Simpson quietly had a strong season for Clemson.
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Round 2 - Pick 25 (57)
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Round 2 - Pick 26 (58)
Taylor is quietly one of the best pass rushers in this draft and Minnesota is all about restocking its defense this offseason.
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Round 2 - Pick 27 (59)
Robinson feels like a player Seattle would target early in this draft. He's a heavy-handed pass rusher who had a better 2018 season, but a strong showing in the Senior Bowl and the combine gets him back in the Day 2 mix.
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Round 2 - Pick 28 (60)
Higgins didn't test well at his pro day but he's a high-point-catch machine and he'd give Lamar Jackson a huge downfield target.
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Round 2 - Pick 29 (61)
Hall was our CB1 coming into the 2019 season but an ankle injury saw him miss the final two months. If he's healthy, he has a chance to be a special talent.
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Round 2 - Pick 30 (62)
Blacklock's quickness is something to behold and he'll give Green Bay depth along the D-line.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 2 - Pick 31 (63)
Dobbins in Kansas City seems unfair but there's a chance he's still on the board here.
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From
Kansas City Chiefs
Round 2 - Pick 32 (64)
Niang battled injuries last season but when he's 100 percent, he moves well in space and can dominate in the run game.
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Round 3
Round 3 - Pick 1 (65)
Harrison is a thumper who put up impressive numbers at the combine. If Cincy is going to compete in the AFC North they have to get better on both sides of the ball.
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Round 3 - Pick 2 (66)
Terry McLaurin can't do it alone. Claypool is big, strong and fast, and will give Dwayne Haskins another much-needed weapon.
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Round 3 - Pick 3 (67)
Okwara suffered a leg injury that cut short his 2019 season but he's only going to get better. Related: he joins his brother in Detroit.
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From
New York Giants
Round 3 - Pick 4 (68)
Dantzler had a strong season but ran a poor time at the combine. He certainly plays faster than he timed and Gregg Williams will be happy to have him here.
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Round 3 - Pick 5 (69)
Burgess can play safety or in the slot and that versatility will appeal to Carolina.
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Round 3 - Pick 6 (70)
Wallace quietly had a very good season for Clemson. Listed at safety, he spent much of his time in the slot.
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Round 3 - Pick 7 (71)
Cushenberry is the latest addition to bolster L.A.'s offensive line.
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Round 3 - Pick 8 (72)
Hamilton played alongside Chase Young in college but he more than held his own; he's stout against the run and can generate a pass rush too.
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Round 3 - Pick 9 (73)
Dugger is a physical freak who blew the doors off the Senior Bowl and the combine. He'll add some much-needed depth in Jacksonville's secondary.
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Round 3 - Pick 10 (74)
Wilson excels in coverage, which makes him a three-down player in the NFL.
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Round 3 - Pick 11 (75)
Kmet is the No. 1 tight end in an admittedly weak class but Indy has moved on from Eric Ebron and Kmet is a natural replacement.
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Round 3 - Pick 13 (77)
Is Garett Bolles going to evolve into a franchise left tackle? He has one more year left on his rookie deal and Wanogho offers insurance in case the two sides go their separate ways after 2020.
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Round 3 - Pick 14 (78)
Arnette will be 24 years old when the season starts but that means he's more mature than his draft classmates. He's also a really good cornerback who played in Jeff Okudah's shadow at Ohio State.
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Round 3 - Pick 15 (79)
New York signed some offensive linemen in free agency but the group has to get better if it's going to compete in the AFC East.
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Round 3 - Pick 16 (80)
Phillips played offensive tackle in college but he'll likely kick inside at the next level and the expectation is that he'll excel at the position change.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 3 - Pick 17 (81)
Las Vegas continues to improve its defense by beefing up the D-line.
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Round 3 - Pick 18 (82)
Weaver's production was off the charts but questions about his athleticism and competition see him fall to the third round.
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From
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 3 - Pick 19 (83)
Davis was a first-round prospect heading into the season but it never came together. Stout against the run, Davis needs to improve as a pass rusher.
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Round 3 - Pick 20 (84)
Brooks put on a show at the combine and his physical skills showed up on tape too. He's a thumper who can run, and he can help replace the loss of Cory Littleton.
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From
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 3 - Pick 21 (85)
Robertson is 5-foot-8 but he plays much much bigger than that. He'll find a home immediately in the slot and he'll likely have success early too.
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Round 3 - Pick 22 (86)
Zuniga fought through injuries last season but when he's 100 percent he can bring it off the edge.
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Round 3 - Pick 23 (87)
Jefferson didn't run at the combine and there are some concerns about his deep speed, but he has a case as the best route-runner in this class.
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Round 3 - Pick 24 (88)
Hurts is Taysom Hill but younger, healthier and with a better arm. Related: Drew Brees could choose to retire after the 2020 season.
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Round 3 - Pick 25 (89)
Pride had a strong predraft season and his physicality will likely appeal to Mike Zimmer.
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Round 3 - Pick 26 (90)
Houston continues to upgrade its pass rush with Greenard, who is coming off a strong showing for the Gators in '19.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 3 - Pick 27 (91)
Jones quietly had a good season for the Longhorns. He's more comfortable closer to the line of scrimmage and he adds depth to Las Vegas' secondary.
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Round 3 - Pick 28 (92)
Stenberg plays with a nasty streak and while he's not the technician that Marshal Yanda was, he provides some much-needed depth on the interior O-line.
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Round 3 - Pick 29 (93)
Hopkins has all the athleticism in the world but he has to limit the focus drops. He'd be another downfield weapon for Ryan Tannehill in Nashville.
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Round 3 - Pick 30 (94)
Eason probably should have returned to school for another year. And in all likelihood, he could go a round (or two?) earlier. Here he doesn't get past Green Bay, who will at some point have to start thinking about life after Aaron Rodgers.
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From
San Francisco 49ers
Round 3 - Pick 31 (95)
Gay is an athletic marvel who excels in pass coverage. He also comes with some off-field issues.
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Round 3 - Pick 32 (96)
Hennessy adds depth at center for Kansas City where Austin Reiter has just one year left on his deal.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 3 - Pick 33 (97)
Edwards suffered an injury that kept him from the combine but it doesn't take away from his impressive 2019 season. He'll shine in an offense where the first two options are Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham.
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Round 3 - Pick 34 (98)
Bowden can line up anywhere -- including QB -- and he feels like exactly the type of player Bill Belichick would target here.
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Round 3 - Pick 35 (99)
Gandy-Golden is a big downfield target who is coming off a strong season and a good Senior Bowl.
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Round 3 - Pick 36 (100)
Gipson has a ton of upside; right now he's extremely raw but in the right hands he could turn into something special.
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Round 3 - Pick 37 (101)
Bredeson isn't flashy but he gets the job down and that's exactly what Seattle needs out of its O-line.
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Round 3 - Pick 38 (102)
Davis-Gaither shows up all over the field. He's undersized for an NFL linebacker but he's a hybrid-type player who defensive coordinator Keith Butler could have a lot of fun with.
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Round 3 - Pick 39 (103)
On tape, Dye shows up everywhere. He needs to get stronger but he's exactly what NFL teams are looking for in their LBs.
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Round 3 - Pick 40 (104)
Charles missed part of the '19 season for undisclosed reasons but he was solid when he was on the field.
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Round 3 - Pick 41 (105)
Peart needs to improve his functional strength but he moves well and has a ton of natural ability.
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Round 3 - Pick 42 (106)
Trautman is from FCS Dayton and he'll join a Baltimore offense that will need to replace Hayden Hurst, the former first-rounder who was traded to Atlanta.
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Round 4
Round 4 - Pick 1 (107)
Bryant is undersized by typical NFL tight end standards but he creates middle-of-the-field matchup problems in the passing game.
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Round 4 - Pick 2 (108)
 
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Don't let the small-school pedigree fool you; Bartch more than held his own against some of the best players in the country at the Senior Bowl.
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Round 4 - Pick 3 (109)
Duvernay has a track background and runs like a running back. He'll make life easier for Matthew Stafford.
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Round 4 - Pick 4 (110)
Kareem isn't flashy but he's strong at the point of attack and has enough pass-rush moves to regularly find himself in the backfield.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 4 - Pick 5 (111)
Hodgins is a huge target who isn't particularly explosive -- but he regularly wins at the catch point and he's only going to get better.
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Round 4 - Pick 6 (112)
Fromm doesn't have the physical attributes of the top QBs in this class but he makes few mistakes and he could grow into a starter if he isn't rushed onto the field.
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Round 4 - Pick 7 (113)
Taylor is insanely athletic but he hasn't played a lot of football. He'll need time to grow into a role but he could be really good.
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Round 4 - Pick 8 (114)
Some question his athleticism but Willekes has a non-stop motor and he gives Arizona another pass rusher.
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Round 4 - Pick 9 (115)
Muti has a history of injuries but if he can stay healthy he'll be a steal in the fourth round.
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Round 4 - Pick 10 (116)
Johnson put up eye-popping numbers during his career but he backed out of the Shrine Bowl and didn't run at the combine so it's unclear if he's fast enough to regularly beat NFL CBs.
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Round 4 - Pick 11 (117)
There was a lot of buzz surrounding Biadasz back in the summer but he had an up-and-down 2019 season. Still, he provides much-needed depth along Tampa's O-line.
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Round 4 - Pick 12 (118)
Yes, the team signed Graham Glasgow in free agency but it sounds like he'll move to guard. Harris had a solid season protecting Jacob Eason in 2019.
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Round 4 - Pick 13 (119)
Jackson needs to play with more consistency but he improves Atlanta's O-line.
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Round 4 - Pick 14 (120)
More of a slot receiver than tight end, Parkinson gives Darnold another downfield threat.
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Round 4 - Pick 15 (121)
Imagine a backfield of Josh Jacobs and AJ Dillon. This would probably make Derek Carr very happy.
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Round 4 - Pick 16 (122)
Anae isn't as athletic as the best pass rushers in this class but he consistently finds himself in the backfield.
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Round 4 - Pick 17 (123)
Bryant needs to improve as a blocker but he had a lot of success in Lane Kiffin's system at FAU.
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Round 4 - Pick 18 (124)
A raw pass-rushing prospect with a lot of upside.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 4 - Pick 19 (125)
Okwuegbunam timed faster than his play speed but he's still a solid option for New England. Plus, his 2018 tape, with Drew Lock, is better than what we saw last season.
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Round 4 - Pick 20 (126)
Ojemudia is a big, physical corner who flashed at Iowa.
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Round 4 - Pick 21 (127)
Philly doesn't *need* another defensive linemen but it's hard to pass on the value here.
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Round 4 - Pick 22 (128)
Holmes plays bigger than his size and he'll fit right into Sean McDermott's system.
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From
New England Patriots
Round 4 - Pick 23 (129)
Despite catching more than 30 passes last season Gibson worked out at RB at the Senior Bowl. He blazed a sub-4.4 40 at the combine too. His versatility fits Baltimore's scheme.
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Round 4 - Pick 24 (130)
A small slot receiver with great hands? Sounds like a perfect fit in New Orleans.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 4 - Pick 25 (131)
Not nearly as athletic as his father, Randy Moss, Thaddeus still found ways to make plays for LSU last season.
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Round 4 - Pick 26 (132)
Minnesota has to protect Kirk Cousins and Lemieux helps with that.
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Round 4 - Pick 27 (133)
Peoples-Jones timed off the charts at the combine and now he needs to play at that speed. The QB situation won't be an excuse in Seattle.
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Round 4 - Pick 28 (134)
Baltimore wasn't able to sign Michael Brockers but Agim adds depth along the D-line.
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From
Miami Dolphins
Round 4 - Pick 29 (135)
Strowbridge got people's attention at the Senior Bowl. He's slightly undersized to play NT but he's a player many NFL teams view as on the rise.
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Round 4 - Pick 30 (136)
A one-cut-and-go home run hitter who will complement Aaron Jones in the backfield.
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From
Denver Broncos
Round 4 - Pick 31 (137)
A deep threat who also returns kicks, Hightower will need to add some weight in the NFL.
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Round 4 - Pick 32 (138)
Vildor is one of our favorite under-the-radar cornerbacks who is quietly coming off a strong season.
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