Franchise quarterbacks have changed teams, All-Pro defenders traded for first-round picks and rosters for next season have come into focus since the last time we met. The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings join the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders as those with multiple first-round picks, which means some changes are afoot in 3.0 of this mock.
The 49ers shipped DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for the No. 13 pick. Minnesota finally parted ways with star receiver Stefon Diggs, receiving Buffalo’s first pick in addition to a handful of mid-round selections.
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There is also some murkiness in the waters thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, putting player physicals on hold, wiping pro days off the calendar and keeping coaches/scouts at home. The loss of workouts, examinations, medical checkups and pro days has made for an unprecedented draft process, but apparently, the show must go on:
1. Cincinnati Bengals -- LSU QB Joe Burrow
Burrow is the pick here. Anyone suggesting otherwise is likely bored and looking for someone to talk to while stuck at home. Throw in the lack of medical reports and in-person visits thanks to COVID-19, and bump Burrow ahead of Tua and the field even further.
2. Washington -- Ohio State DE Chase Young
Washington seems more likely to stick with Dwayne Haskins after securing Ron Rivera’s former backup quarterback Kyle Allen in a trade with Carolina. Young remains the dream scenario for most Lions fans, and that’s understandable after watching the least-threatening pass rush in the league last season.
Washington lacks depth and has invested more than enough into its defensive line and pass rush in recent years, but the team could also use a potentially generational pass-rusher in Young (much like the rest of the NFL). Putting Young on the other side of Montez Sweat with Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne on the defensive line? That sounds like quite the welcoming gift for Rivera to build around.
3. Los Angeles Chargers (via trade with Detroit Lions) -- Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa
Sticking with the idea that the Chargers are in the best position to trade up and take Tua. Los Angeles has Tyrod Taylor in place, not to mention the likes of Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen and Derwin James. The Lions could add an impressive pile of Day 2 picks this year and next in this scenario. The Chargers own a pick in each round this year and could live to part with more chances at adding depth than the other quarterback-needy teams on the board.
Tagovailoa’s value and price of this pick could hinge on medical updates. While those reports have been increasingly positive, the lack of in-person consultation could scare teams from mortgaging a chunk of their future after such a severe injury.
4. New York Giants -- Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons
Simmons, instead of Okudah, here is the most significant change coming out of free agency. The Giants signed cornerback James Bradberry, and linebackers Blake Martinez and Kyler Fackrell. Bradberry gives the team a reliable option to pair with last year’s first-round pick DeAndre Baker at corner. At the same time, Martinez is an inside backer and Fackrell projects as a solid rotational pass rusher.
Clemson’s do-it-all defender slides in nicely with coach Joe Judge’s system and brings a nearly unprecedented level of size, speed and fluidity. Simmons was fantastic in coverage despite lining up for more than 100 snaps at just about every position. Concerns with his size at linebacker or safety should exit the building. Simmons measured in at 6-foot-4, 238 pounds, and ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash while wowing with an 11-2 broad jump and 39-inch vertical. He can play wherever he pleases.
5. Miami Dolphins -- Oregon QB Justin Herbert
The Dolphins find themselves in prime position to flip the script. Miami has been one of the most active teams in free agency and also owns three first-round picks. Herbert might not be ready to start on Day 1, and that’s OK. The Oregon quarterback has a cannon, desirable size, and is the most accurate passer in the draft with a clean pocket per Pro Football Focus. That whole clean pocket situation could take some time to shore up down in South Beach, though.
6. Detroit Lions (via trade with Los Angeles Chargers) -- Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah
Okudah was dominant at Ohio State and is the top cornerback prospect in this draft and recent memory.
In a first-round pick swap with the Chargers, the Lions should be able to add a couple of mid-round picks in 2020 and 2021. Adding another second-round pick near the top of the order would be a massive win for a team already in possession of four of the first 85 selections. There are glaring needs on the interior of the offensive line, and not to mention the chance to cash in on a highly-touted wide receiver class. Scooping up the top cornerback while adding depth would be a vital step in the right direction.
Okudah makes too much sense. The Lions allowed the most passing yards in the NFL last season, and then parted ways with former All-Pro corner Darius Slay. Okudah fits the system as a lanky, athletic corner than can stuff receivers up in the press and stick with them until the whistle blows.
The Ohio State star didn’t allow a single catch of more than 12 yards on 184 snaps in press coverage last season. He slides in nicely next to recent-addition Desmond Trufant, slot corner Justin Coleman and the developing Amani Oruwariye. It might get repetitive seeing his name tied to the Lions in the majority of mocks at this point, but Okudah is the right pick at the right place to the right team.
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7. Carolina Panthers -- Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs
Wirfs, or any of the other top tackles, could go as high as No. 4. He’s an athletic specimen that has continued to improve with each passing year out of an offensive line factory at Iowa. Teddy Bridgewater is going to need some protection in Carolina, and Wirfs is an excellent place to start.
Related: First-round OL prospects Mekhi Becton, Tristan Wirfs wow with ultra-athletic combine showings
8. Arizona Cardinals -- Houston OT Josh Jones
I feel alone in this projection, but I’m sticking with Jones to Arizona once again. He was a four-year starter in a pass-heavy offense while rating as PFF’s highest-graded non-major conference tackle of all time.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Auburn DT Derrick Brown
Jacksonville still needs to replace Marcel Dareus in the middle of its defense, and Brown might just be an upgrade as things currently stand. He’s an elite interior talent coming out of the nation’s best conference.
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10. Cleveland Browns -- Louisville OT Mekhi Becton
The Browns went out and spent a pretty penny on Jack Conklin, but still, need to address the hole on the left side of the line. Conklin has limited work at left tackle, and Becton projects as an ultra-athletic, massive pass-blocker. He measured in at 6-foot-7, 364 pounds at the combine, and then ran a 5.11-second 40-yard dash. That’s not supposed to happen.
11. New York Jets -- Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb
Top receiver Robby Anderson is heading to Carolina, which means the Jets have yet another glaring need to address. While this is potentially one of the deepest receiver classes of all time, Lamb has the chance to be the cream of the crop as someone who forced 26 missed tackles and averaged 13.2 yards per target last year.
12. Las Vegas Raiders -- Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy
The Raiders need to add a receiver for their move to Las Vegas. Derek Carr hit on a career-high 70.4% of his passes last season and did that without much of a No. 1 threat. Jeudy brings a scary combination of skill, athleticism and a proven track record against elite competition.
13. San Francisco 49ers -- Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III
San Francisco traded Buckner for this spot, which means the NFC’s defending champions will pick twice on Day 1. Imagine Deebo Samuel and Ruggs sharing the field, continually running in motion, aiding the league’s top rushing attack and giving Kyle Shanahan another big-play layer to his offense.
Related: Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III didn’t break records but sits alone as fastest in loaded WR class
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Alabama OT Jedrick Wills
Tom Brady is in Tampa Bay, which means Tom Brady is playing behind one of last season’s worst offensive lines. Wills fills the void likely left by right tackle Demar Dotson and slides in nicely with versatile recent-addition Joe Haeg.
15. Denver Broncos -- LSU WR Justin Jefferson
Emmanuel Sanders is out, meaning the Broncos could use another option to pair with Drew Lock, Courtland Sutton and Noah Fant. Jefferson caught 111 passes for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns last season, and his 4.43-second 40-yard dash only adds to his allure as an all-around threat.
16. Atlanta Falcons -- South Carolina DL Javon Kinlaw
The Falcons can afford to take one of the top interior prospects in the draft after replacing Vic Beasley with Dante Fowler. Kinlaw posted PFF pass-rush grades of 88.7 and 90.7 over his final two seasons in the SEC.
17. Dallas Cowboys -- Michigan OL Cesar Ruiz
Say hello to a familiar name and this mock’s biggest riser. Dallas lost All-Pro center Travis Frederick to a surprise early retirement and can’t afford to lose a step in the trenches with so much invested in the offense. Ruiz was PFF’s highest-graded center in pass protection and allowed only eight pressures and zero sacks on 400 pass-blocking snaps.
Related: Michigan’s Cesar Ruiz believes he has first-round NFL talent
18. Miami Dolphins -- Georgia OL Andrew Thomas
Miami spent some coin during free agency, and Thomas fits one of the team’s most significant remaining needs. He was a stud that kept getting better with each passing year while at Georgia.
19. Las Vegas Raiders -- Florida CB C.J. Henderson
Henderson is one of my favorite prospects in the draft. He allowed 28 first-down completions on 637 coverage snaps while at Florida. Henderson is another tall, rangy corner with impressive wheels.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Alabama CB Trevon Diggs
Jacksonville needs to keep investing in its defense after continued losses on that side of the ball. Diggs is another big corner that looks ready to cover receivers in the press at the next level.
21. Philadelphia Eagles -- Clemson WR Tee Higgins
It’s going to stay receiver here for Philly. Not a single wideout topped 500 yards last year, and Nelson Agholor is on the way out. Higgins averaged 19.8 yards per catch last season and would represent a wise investment for Carson Wentz.
22. Minnesota Vikings -- TCU WR Jalen Reagor
The Vikings parted ways with Stefon Diggs but managed to collect an impressive bounty of picks in return, including this one. Reagor’s athleticism would pair nicely with Adam Thielen.
23. New England Patriots -- Utah State QB Jordan Love
This one makes too much sense. If Love is here, it would be surprising for even the Patriots to pass on him. He needs some time to develop, but there’s a potential starter with a big arm and some untapped intangibles here.
24. New Orleans Saints -- Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool
I talked myself out of putting Claypool in the first round coming out of the combine, and then ESPN’s Mel Kiper went ahead and did it with his most recent go 'round. Claypool checked in at 6-foot-4, 238 pounds and then ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. Pairing him with Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders could give Drew Brees an unfathomable set of varying weapons.
The only other receiver in combine history to run faster than 4.45 seconds at Claypool’s size? Calvin Johnson.
25. Minnesota Vikings -- LSU CB Kristian Fulton
Another area where the Vikings let just about everyone walk was the secondary. Fulton worked 306 snaps in press coverage while forcing an incompletion rate of 29.1% last season.
26. Miami Dolphins -- Georgia RB D’Andre Swift
The Dolphins have done an excellent job reloading their defense, and if the team walks out of Day 1 with Herbert, Thomas and Swift on offense, you have to imagine fans in Miami will be feeling pretty, pretty good. Swift averaged 6.6 yards per attempt on 440 carries in three seasons.
27. Seattle Seahawks -- Iowa DE A.J. Epenesa
Epenesa is one of those players that shouldn’t slip past Day 1. He’s a former five-star recruit who finished his career with 22 sacks across 26 games. Jadeveon Clowney is still floating around, but Seattle needs pass rushers with or without the former No. 1 pick.
28. Baltimore Ravens -- Wisconsin LB Zack Baun
Baun was one of the most effective blitzing linebackers in college football with 12.5 sacks and a 91.0 PFF pass-rush grade last year. Baltimore lost Matthew Judon to free agency and could use another capable disruptor.
29. Tennessee Titans -- Baylor WR Denzel Mims
With Derrick Henry back and all that money poured into Ryan Tannehill, the Titans should probably make sure the offense has capable receivers. Mims is one of the fastest risers out of the week in Indy, and Tennessee can wait for backfield depth thanks to the 6-foot-3, ultra-athletic receiving threat.
30. Green Bay Packers -- Oklahoma LB Kenneth Murray
The Packers need to bolster their receiver corps, but Murray is the perfect inside linebacker replacement for Martinez and complement for recent-addition Christian Kirksey.
31. San Francisco 49ers -- Ohio State RB J.K. Dobbins
Whether it’s Swift or Dobbins, the idea of adding a potential No. 1 option to the league’s top rushing attack should be too much to pass on. Dobbins is one of the most productive players in this draft fresh off a 2,003-yard season.
32. Kansas City Chiefs -- LSU EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson
Chaisson racked up 6.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss as a sophomore for the national champions. Chaisson has room to grow, and one of the remaining running backs here with Dobbins and Swift off the board doesn’t make sense.
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