As we're getting close to the 2020 NFL Draft, it's time to really hone on what we think will happen on draft night. And while I've fluctuated slightly on Tua Tagovailoa landing spots over the past few months, I do believe he'll be wearing Miami Dolphins aqua this season. Also, because the draft is in fewer than 20 days, of course, a myriad of trades are featured in this mock.
Before we get to the picks, these are the terms of the four trades I have in Round 1:
- Dolphins get No. 3; Lions get No. 5, No. 39, a 2021 second-round pick and Albert Wilson
- Buccaneers get No. 8, No. 202; Cardinals get No. 14, No. 45, No. 117
- Dolphins get No. 13; 49ers get No. 18, No. 70, No. 141
- Broncos get No. 11; Jets get No. 15, No. 77, No. 181
OK, let's get to it.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galatica. Burrow to Bengals.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
The Redskins probably won't get enough of a trade offer to move out of this selection.
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Mock Trade from
Detroit Lions
Round 1 - Pick 3
Brian Flores and Matt Patricia are buds. To me, the Dolphins are creating smoke that they don't like Tagovailoa so teams won't feel as compelled to move in front of them to pick him.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
Wills fits the mold of the run-game specialist Dave Gettleman likely adores. And he plugs in at right tackle instantly, keeping Nate Solder on the left side.
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 5
This development represents the best-case scenario for the Lions. They move back, get an extra second-round pick, and still land Okudah.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
If the board falls this way, the Chargers would probably be one of the few teams willing to pass on Isaiah Simmons here. Herbert is Los Angeles' quarterback of the future.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
Simmons is a no-brainer here for Carolina unless Matt Rhule's club can trade back. Super athlete. Incredibly multi-dimensional.
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Mock Trade from
Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 - Pick 8
The Buccaneers can't wait around for a top offensive tackle to fall to them. So they act aggressively and fit Wirfs in at right tackle where there's currently a vacancy.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
GM Dave Caldwell and HC Doug Marrone are on the hot seat, which catalyzes them to make a bold move at the game's most vital position.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
This should be an absolute slam dunk for the Browns. Andrew Thomas has franchise left tackle tools and the Browns still need a game-changer at that position.
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Mock Trade from
New York Jets
Round 1 - Pick 11
From his time in Baltimore, Jets GM Joe Douglas knows the value in trading back. Even with all the receivers on the board, he moves back, allowing Denver to take one. Ruggs and Courtland Sutton formulate an awesomely complementary receiver duo in Denver.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
The Raiders want another talented wideout option and with the top four receivers gone, they don't hesitate to pick Jeudy.
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Mock Trade from
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 13
With most of the top offensive tackles unavailable at this juncture, the Dolphins use an extra fourth-round selection to move up with the 49ers to pick who they hope will be their franchise left tackle for a long time.
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Mock Trade from
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 - Pick 14
The Cardinals don't love how the offensive tackle board looks like right now, so they go best player available.
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Mock Trade from
Denver Broncos
Round 1 - Pick 15
The Jets' trade back pays off in a huge way. They get a third and a sixth from Denver and still get Lamb inside the top half of Round 1.
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Round 1 - Pick 16
I can't get off this prospect-team pairing. Chaisson has All-Pro abilities and the Falcons have to get more talent on the edge.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
Yes, the Cowboys signed Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe in free agency. Neither is a long-term solution at defensive tackle.
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 18
Mims isn't exactly a yards-after-the-catch specialist, but he diversifies San Francisco's receiver room.
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From
Chicago Bears
Round 1 - Pick 19
After getting an electric wideout earlier in the first round, the Raiders grab a lockdown corner with slot flexibility here.
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Round 1 - Pick 20
Sure, the Jaguars have used a bunch of first-round picks on defensive linemen of late, but with Calais Campbell gone, they have to rebuild that position. Kinlaw's too good to pass up.
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Round 1 - Pick 21
Instead of moving up for a consensus top receiver, the Eagles stay patient and still get Jefferson.
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From
Buffalo Bills
Round 1 - Pick 22
Reagor is a springy, explosive wideout who steps in the vacancy left by the Stefon Diggs trade.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
Epenesa isn't too different from former Patriots star Trey Flowers, a long, handwork specialist who can play anywhere along the defensive line.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
The Saints stay local and address the linebacker spot with a coverage specialist.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
Gladney is a feisty man-to-man and off-coverage corner with lightning-quick click-and-close skills who plays the ball well as it's arriving.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 26
The Dolphins get a field general for the back seven of their defense with the ultra-versatile McKinney.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Cleveland is an athletic freak at the offensive tackle position, which the Seahawks need to address early in this draft.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Have to go back to this pairing, because it's exquisite. Ruiz is a wide, athletic run-blocking specialist at center who's still 20 years old.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
The Titans need an instant replacement for Jack Conklin at right tackle, and although Jones played on the left side at Houston, he fits here.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Shenault is a freak after the catch because he's so tough to bring to the turf and twitchy for a large, compact receiver.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Igbinoghene should sneak into Round 1 based on his flexibility, electric movement skills, and fine film in only his second year playing cornerback in 2019.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
With not much wiggle room cap-wise and Chris Jones playing on the franchise tag this season, the Chiefs get some insurance at defensive tackle with another long pass rusher.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 2
Round 2 - Pick 1 (33)
Gay is a missile on the field and gives the Bengals linebacker group the injection of athleticism it desperately needs.
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From
Washington Redskins
Round 2 - Pick 2 (34)
Aiyuk gives the Colts a young, downfield weapon for Philip Rivers.
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Round 2 - Pick 3 (35)
Gross-Matos has the length and athleticism skills along with an improving pass-rush move arsenal to be a very good pro for a long time.
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Round 2 - Pick 4 (36)
Baun would provide the Giants with a springy, bendy edge rusher. It's what the defense really needs.
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Round 2 - Pick 5 (37)
Davidson is a disruptive force wherever he plays up front because of his heavy, active hands.
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Round 2 - Pick 6 (38)
Blacklock is a little raw with his hands, but his explosiveness will really entice new Panthers head coach Matt Rhule.
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 2 - Pick 7 (39)
Without a secure long-term future at receiver, the Lions get an incendiary speedster in Hamler with their second-pick in Round 2.
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From
Arizona Cardinals
Round 2 - Pick 8 (40)
The Texans will get the most out of Higgins by keeping him mainly on the vertical route tree.
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Round 2 - Pick 9 (41)
Madubuike needs to get a half-step quicker, but he's NFL-ready with his pass-rushing maneuvers, and he's strong.
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Round 2 - Pick 10 (42)
The Jaguars are suddenly barren at cornerback and get one of the most well-rounded players at that position in this class in Johnson.
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From
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 2 - Pick 11 (43)
Claypool gives the Bears a wide receiver/tight end hybrid with serious speed who plays above the rim.
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Round 2 - Pick 12 (44)
With Gallimore, the Colts get a disruptive force on the interior of their defensive line. Much needed.
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Mock Trade from
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 2 - Pick 13 (45)
After going corner in Round 1, the Cardinals circle back and address a big need with offensive tackle.
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Round 2 - Pick 14 (46)
 
Ben Bartch
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NFL Draft
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Given his pass-protecting prowess and athleticism, Bartch could sneak into the top 50, and he'd make plenty of sense for a Broncos club in need of an upgrade at offensive tackle.
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Round 2 - Pick 15 (47)
In Atlanta, Dan Quinn would let Diggs look at the quarterback more often to allow his length and aggressiveness to turn him into a true playmaker.
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Round 2 - Pick 16 (48)
Peart is impossibly long and a studly pass protector who just needs to get a bit stronger. Instant starter.
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Round 2 - Pick 17 (49)
This would represent a fall for Taylor, and the Steelers can't pass on him in the second round.
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Round 2 - Pick 18 (50)
Lewis is a one-on-one mauler with some plays of leaky pass protection but NFL strength right now.
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Round 2 - Pick 19 (51)
The Cowboys are loading up on defense and Chinn is a hyper-freaky, ultra-versatile safety linebacker hybrid with imposing size.
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Round 2 - Pick 20 (52)
The Rams need to address the offensive line with an athletic blocker and that's precisely what they get with Biadasz.
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Round 2 - Pick 21 (53)
The Eagles start to build for the future at the linebacker position and stop Murray's slide.
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Round 2 - Pick 22 (54)
By October, the average age of the Bills top three edge rushers -- Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, and Trent Murphy -- will be a 31. Buffalo gets a big, bendy, refined rusher to pair with that group.
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From
Atlanta Falcons
Round 2 - Pick 23 (55)
The Ravens add another big target to their pass-catching group in Pittman who's not spectacular in any area but has very few flaws.
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From
New Orleans Saints
Round 2 - Pick 24 (56)
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