Without a gossip-filled pro day circuit during the pre-draft cycle, we didn't get nearly as many juicy rumors leading into the 2020 NFL Draft, so mock drafts are probably going to be, yes, way worse than usual.
But it's all good. I still think a boatload of receivers and offensive tackles are going in Round 1, and Tua Tagovailoa will fall out of the top five.
(There's a distinct possibility the Dolphins have orchestrated the purposeful smear job of the century with Tagovailoa so they don't have to trade up for him, I just think there's too much smoke for all the rumors about him falling out of the top five to be completely fabricated.)
This is my final 2020 NFL mock draft.
Before we get to the picks, these are the terms of the three trades I have in Round 1:
- Falcons get No. 8 overall; Cardinals get No. 16, No. 47
- Dolphins get No. 13 overall; 49ers get No. 18, No. 70, No. 141
- Eagles get No. 19 overall, Raiders get No. 21, No. 127, No. 145
And the four trades I have in Round 2:
- Giants get No. 33 overall; Bengals get No. 36, No. 150, No. 218
- Buccaneers get No. 40 overall; Texans get No. 45, No. 117
- Colts get No. 41 overall; Browns get No. 44, No. 122
- Seahawks get No. 54 overall; Bills get No. 59, No. 101
OK, let's get to it.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 1
Round 1 - Pick 1
Soon, the only guarantee in this first round will be locked in. Burrow to Bengals.
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Round 1 - Pick 2
As they should, the Redskins are making a final effort to drum up interest in this pick for a trade back. But ultimately, I doubt they get blown away with an offer.
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Round 1 - Pick 3
I've officially flipped. I don't see Tua Tagovailoa going inside the top five anymore. The Lions would love to move down. Instead, they aren't blown away by an offer and pick Okudah to become their No. 1 cornerback right away.
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Round 1 - Pick 4
How about a non-surprise from Dave Gettleman. Wirfs to the G-Men.
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Round 1 - Pick 5
It wouldn't shock me if this was an offensive tackle, but I guess the real shock would be no Tagovailoa to the Dolphins.
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Round 1 - Pick 6
The Chargers simply cannot pass on Tagovailoa here. And with Tyrod Taylor on the roster, there won't be a major need to rush Tagovailoa onto the field in 2020.
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Round 1 - Pick 7
This is a Matt Rhule type of prospect. Simmons is a lab-created player who will help usher in the new era of the positionless second-level defender.
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Mock Trade from
Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 - Pick 8
This is where the Falcons strike to get the talented cornerback they desperately need.
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Round 1 - Pick 9
After trading Calais Campbell this offseason, the Jaguars could use more beef on the interior of their defensive line. They'd get that with the ultra-powerful Brown.
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Round 1 - Pick 10
The Browns could move out of this pick, but with Thomas -- a true left tackle -- on the board and the Jets picking right after them, the Browns don't get too cute, and just pick him.
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Round 1 - Pick 11
With a loaded receiver group and a top-heavy offensive tackle class, the Jets go with Becton here.
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Round 1 - Pick 12
Jeudy's route-running precision gives him the nod over Lamb and Ruggs here for the Raiders.
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Mock Trade from
San Francisco 49ers
Round 1 - Pick 13
The Dolphins need all the offensive line help they can get, and instead of waiting and hoping a top prospect at that position falls to them at No. 18 overall, they get aggressive and trade up for Wills.
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Round 1 - Pick 14
The Buccaneers pick the well-rounded Jones to man the right tackle spot for Tom Brady's club.
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Round 1 - Pick 15
Elation in John Elway's mansion in Denver. He types this pick in instantly when the Broncos go on the clock.
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Mock Trade from
Atlanta Falcons
Round 1 - Pick 16
Would the Cardinals have liked an offensive tackle here? Sure. But Lamb is too sensational of a prospect to pass up, as is the ability to pair him with Kyler Murray. Giddy up.
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Round 1 - Pick 17
The Cowboys need to add more juice to the pass rush, and Chaisson gives them that in a big way.
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Mock Trade from
Miami Dolphins
Round 1 - Pick 18
The 49ers add some wiggle and slot production to their offense in Jefferson after trading back. Nice navigating.
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Mock Trade from
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 1 - Pick 19
The Eagles can't see a run on receivers go right in front of them, so Howie Roseman ascends up the board and drafts a receiver prospect with size and game-breaking speed.
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From
Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 - Pick 20
Terrell is a long, superb athlete who finds the football routinely and can mirror down the field. Prudent -- non-flashy -- pick for the Jaguars here.
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Mock Trade from
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 - Pick 21
While his long speed and awareness when the football is arriving are in question, Diggs is a physically dominant press man cornerback that'd bring a real edge to the Raiders secondary at the corner spot.
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From
Buffalo Bills
Round 1 - Pick 22
Finding a replacement for Stefon Diggs is a must, and Reagor has super-slippery tendencies on the field and freaky downfield explosion.
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Round 1 - Pick 23
The Patriots go with an ascending outside pass rusher to boost that group in a big way.
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Round 1 - Pick 24
New Orleans stops Kinlaw's fall and lands the premier inside pass rusher in this class.
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Round 1 - Pick 25
With Jackson, he could go into 2020 in a competition with Riley Reiff at left tackle but doesn't have to be rushed onto the field. He needs time to get stronger but the physical tools are there.
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From
Houston Texans
Round 1 - Pick 26
The Dolphins want a leader on the back end of their defense, and that's precisely what they'd get with McKinney, who's capable of doing it all.
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Round 1 - Pick 27
Can't get away from this pairing because it's too perfect. Offensive tackle is a major need for Seattle, and Cleveland is a fine athlete.
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Round 1 - Pick 28
Queen gives the Ravens more coverage ability, which is what they need at the linebacker position.
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Round 1 - Pick 29
The Titans let Jack Conklin walk in free agency and pick his immediate replacement in Wilson, a gargantuan road-grader with impressive feet.
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Round 1 - Pick 30
Even after signing Christian Kirksey in free agency, the Packers address the linebacker spot with a missile of a player in Murray.
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Round 1 - Pick 31
Ruiz is the perfect type of center to be inserted into Kyle Shanahan's zone-blocking scheme.
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Round 1 - Pick 32
Igbinoghene has all the athletic gifts to be a star outside corner in the NFL.
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NFL Mock Draft
Round 2
Mock Trade from
Cincinnati Bengals
Round 2 - Pick 1 (33)
The Giants love Uche's versatility, and he flies around the corner in obvious passing situations when he's not ranging sideline to sideline against the run.
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From
Washington Redskins
Round 2 - Pick 2 (34)
This is a stellar selection for the Colts because of Aiyuk's size/explosive combination.
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Round 2 - Pick 3 (35)
I could see Matt Patricia being into what the versatile Davidson will bring as a college defensive end who's bulked up to play inside.
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Mock Trade from
New York Giants
Round 2 - Pick 4 (36)
Baun is a dynamic, bendy edge rusher who can play linebacker at times if needed.
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Round 2 - Pick 5 (37)
Even with Austin Ekeler extended, the Chargers want to add more talent to the running back room. Swift would give Los Angeles two stellar receiving backs.
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Round 2 - Pick 6 (38)
The Panthers get a lengthy, aggressive player in Johnson to bring a nasty nature to their cornerback room.
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Round 2 - Pick 7 (39)
Too good of a talent for the Dolphins to pass up here, and Epenesa will help Miami's edge and inside spots on the defensive line.
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Mock Trade from
Houston Texans
Round 2 - Pick 8 (40)
The Buccaneers are going all-in, so Licht makes a move to get a pass-catching stud of a back early in Round 2.
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Mock Trade from
Cleveland Browns
Round 2 - Pick 9 (41)
In this mock, the Colts nearly picked Love with their first pick in the second round, but as he slipped, Chris Ballard decided to make the call to trade up to get him.
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Round 2 - Pick 10 (42)
Pittman's NFL-veteran like approach to playing wide receiver piques the interest of head coach Doug Marrone.
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From
Las Vegas Raiders
Round 2 - Pick 11 (43)
The Bears are more than happy to halt Fulton's fall here. He's a super-versatile cornerback prospect with clean film.
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Mock Trade from
Indianapolis Colts
Round 2 - Pick 12 (44)
Tackling woes be damned. The Browns would like size and play-making ability at safety, and Delpit gives them both.
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Mock Trade from
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 2 - Pick 13 (45)
The Texans have to add size and talent to the interior of their defensive line and do so with the lightning quick Blacklock.
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Round 2 - Pick 14 (46)
With Chinn and Justin Simmons, the Broncos would have two ridiculous athletes at the safety spot.
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Mock Trade from
Atlanta Falcons
Round 2 - Pick 15 (47)
It wouldn't hurt if the Cardinals had a true No. 2 edge rusher to Chandler Jones, and Okwara has crazy, high-end flashes.
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Round 2 - Pick 16 (48)
After going offensive tackle in Round 1, the Jets get a rocket in Hamler.
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Round 2 - Pick 17 (49)
Glorious fit for the Steelers, getting a YAC specialist in Shenault to round out the receiver room.
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Round 2 - Pick 18 (50)
Higgins plummet lands him in Chicago, and he's a great fit for the aggressive Nick Foles.
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Round 2 - Pick 19 (51)
The Cowboys take Cushenberry to immediately replace Travis Frederick, who leaves some giant shoes to fill at the center spot.
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Round 2 - Pick 20 (52)
Weaver gives the Rams the polished skill set they need on the outside of their defensive front.
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Round 2 - Pick 21 (53)
The Eagles need as much infusion of talent as they can get in their secondary, and Dugger can make plays all over the back portion of the defense as well as strike downhill.
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Mock Trade from
Buffalo Bills
Round 2 - Pick 22 (54)
Good luck defending Claypool and DK Metcalf down the field in contested-catch situations on rainbows from Russell Wilson.
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From
Atlanta Falcons
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