2020 Mock Draft ROUND 1
This is our early picks for the NFL Mock Draft 2020.
Round 1 – Pick 1
Joe Burrow QB
LSU • SR • 6’4″ / 216 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Cincinnati
PROSPECT RNK
6th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Now Tagovailoa is injured, the decision is now between Chase Young and Burrow.
Round 1 – Pick 2
Chase Young EDGE
OHIO STATE • JR • 6’5″ / 265 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Washington
PROSPECT RNK
1st
POSITION RNK
1st
The Redskins need talent. Young is the best prospect of any position. Washington gets a great pass rusher that can help any team.
Round 1 – Pick 3
Jeff Okudah CB
OHIO STATE • JR • 6’1″ / 200 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
N.Y. Giants
PROSPECT RNK
2nd
POSITION RNK
1st
Cornerbacks are always needed. The best athletes on the field that can help make your defense better. When corners can lock up man to or take away a portion of the field it can help the defense or assist in hiding weak areas.
Round 1 – Pick 4
Isaiah Simmons S
CLEMSON • JR • 6’4″ / 230 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
7th
POSITION RNK
1st
The Dolphins need talent and he is fantastic in open space. Miami can build their defense around his athleticism.
Round 1 – Pick 5
Andrew Thomas OL
GEORGIA • JR • 6’5″ / 320 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
N.Y. Jets
PROSPECT RNK
4th
POSITION RNK
1st
Taking an offensive lineman will improve the running game immediately.
Round 1 – Pick 6
Justin Herbert QB
OREGON • SR • 6’6″ / 237 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Tampa Bay
PROSPECT RNK
30th
POSITION RNK
4th
In a best-case scenario Tua Tagovailoa or Joe Burrow. Turnovers have hurt Jameis Winston but he can still play. Could we see Jameis at the Raiders if the “Carr” does not improve? Herbert is a good option in this spot and maybe enough to push Jameis to the next level. Jameis has all the tools but maybe a little rear end motivation could push him to correct mistakes.
Round 1 – Pick 7
Jerry Jeudy WR
ALABAMA • JR • 6’1″ / 192 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Denver
PROSPECT RNK
3rd
POSITION RNK
1st
Jeudy is great his best trait is his focus and discipline. Intangibles that we rate high here at Souletics® The Mindset Coach
Round 1 – Pick 8
A.J. Epenesa EDGE
IOWA • JR • 6’6″ / 280 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Atlanta
PROSPECT RNK
11th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Pass rush on the edge is a must for any defense.
Round 1 – Pick 9
Derrick Brown DL
AUBURN • SR • 6’5″ / 318 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Arizona
PROSPECT RNK
13th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Big strong athletic just what any defensive line needs.
Round 1 – Pick 10
Tristan Wirfs OL
IOWA • JR • 6’5″ / 322 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Detroit
PROSPECT RNK
15th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Round 1 – Pick 11
Henry Ruggs III WR
ALABAMA • JR • 6’0″ / 190 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
L.A. Chargers
PROSPECT RNK
12th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Quick, explosive and an Alabama guy which says he can be coached, he will compete and he can handle the pressure. Did we say intangibles is what makes teams great when physical attributes are equal? Round 1 – Pick 12
CeeDee Lamb WR
OKLAHOMA • JR • 6’2″ / 189 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
9th
POSITION RNK
2nd
He could be the best receiver in the class. But making statements like that is hard when all the variables change for each player. CeeDee makes plays when needed, is quick, can run after the catch and has helped wub close games. CeeDee was Jalen Hurts favorite target in critical situations. The Oklahoma receiver must continue to work on his game in the film room, develop his body while not losing speed and quickness. He is good, really good! Great pick but Jacksonville must make sure the quarterback and OC can get him the ball in the right positions.
Round 1 – Pick 13
Grant Delpit S
LSU • JR • 6’3″ / 203 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Cleveland
PROSPECT RNK
8th
POSITION RNK
2nd
More DB’s…cornerbacks and safeties can change and the entire defense. Long, long, long…
From Chicago Bears
Round 1 – Pick 14
Kristian Fulton CB
LSU • SR • 6’0″ / 200 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Oakland
PROSPECT RNK
14th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Fulton is tough, rugged and an LSU guy. LSU is known for producing great receivers and DB’s. Why well they get to work against each other in practice. Tiger legacy continues.
Round 1 – Pick 15
K’Lavon Chaisson EDGE
LSU • SOPH • 6’4″ / 250 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Philadelphia
PROSPECT RNK
40th
POSITION RNK
4th
As I said Tiger Legacy continues. Philadelphia could use a Jenkins replacement or someone that could develop underneath him. Chaisson is young and ready for the challenge. A young Tiger! I must say youth is great but develop is key. Teams must focus on developing young talented players.
From Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 – Pick 16
Creed Humphrey OL
OKLAHOMA • SOPH • 6’5″ / 316 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
66th
POSITION RNK
12th
Round 1 – Pick 17
Tyler Biadasz OL
WISCONSIN • JR • 6’3″ / 321 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Tennessee
PROSPECT RNK
23rd
POSITION RNK
3rd
Big Badger! Big wide Badger!
Round 1 – Pick 18
Alex Leatherwood OL
ALABAMA • JR • 6’6″ / 310 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Carolina
PROSPECT RNK
49th
POSITION RNK
8th
Leatherwood is a solid option coming out of Alabama. They have a great run and pass experience. Should slide in seamlessly wherever he goes.
Round 1 – Pick 19
Tua Tagovailoa QB
ALABAMA • JR • 6’1″ / 218 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Oakland
PROSPECT RNK
5th
POSITION RNK
1st
Tagovailoa family will like close travel. This is a great pick for the Raiders. They need a quarterback option. Winston may be a better fit. But Tagaovalioa can throw and win. There are nice places outside the city that this discipline quarterback will like.
From Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 – Pick 20
Bryce Hall CB
VIRGINIA • SR • 6’1″ / 200 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Jacksonville
PROSPECT RNK
27th
POSITION RNK
5th
Say cornerbacks are always needed. Can you run, can you jump, can you cover. Bryce Hall can. Yes, he can! Jacksonville added Lamb earlier in the process and now they get Bryce Hall to cover him in practice. Good receivers produce good DB’s if they have the physical characteristics. Lamb and Hall can grow together. Jalen Ramsey created a void in their secondary, a big void. Ramsey is about as big and athletic as they get. Hall can fill the gap. He must study, work, sleep, eat and meditate to show thyself approved.
Round 1 – Pick 21
Lamar Jackson CB
NEBRASKA • SR • 6’3″ / 215 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Dallas
PROSPECT RNK
41st
POSITION RNK
8th
Byron Jones could potentially leave in free agency, which creates a problem and an opportunity for a young buck to get paid. Lamar is making Husker Nation proud. Jackson is long, long, long at 6-3 and big at a whopping 215. Playing cornerback! A DB finally has the size of Julio! Jackson must focus on hip flexibility, quickness out of breaks and he will be big time. I’ve only seen a hand full of CB this big. SPecial athlete! Making Elk Grove, CA proud!
Round 1 – Pick 22
Javon Kinlaw DL
SOUTH CAROLINA • SR • 6’6″ / 310 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Indianapolis
PROSPECT RNK
10th
POSITION RNK
1st
Kinlaw can occupy everyone including the QB. 6-6 is long and 310 is the perfect size for mobility. Kinlaw will be drawing attention because of his length.
From Houston Texans
Round 1 – Pick 23
D’Andre Swift RB
GEORGIA • JR • 5’9″ / 215 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Miami
PROSPECT RNK
16th
POSITION RNK
1st
D’Andre Swift, the name made for greatness. A runner with movement and great for the passing game. If D’Andre keeps working on those hands he could model Christian McCaffrey. A bigger McCaffrey! The system, system, system!
Round 1 – Pick 24
Yetur Gross-Matos EDGE
PENN STATE • JR • 6’5″ / 264 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Minnesota
PROSPECT RNK
19th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Pass rushers are needed.
Round 1 – Pick 25
CJ Henderson CB
FLORIDA • JR • 6’1″ / 202 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Kansas City
PROSPECT RNK
24th
POSITION RNK
4th
Can you play cornerback? Only a rare few have the speed, change of direction, explosiveness, IQ and appropriate size to do so. CJ Henderson is a great pick out of Florida. He must focus on his health. In order to get your health in the order, you must focus on the weight room, rest, recovery, flexibility, and nutrition.
Round 1 – Pick 26
Curtis Weaver LB
BOISE STATE • JR • 6’3″ / 265 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Buffalo
PROSPECT RNK
44th
POSITION RNK
3rd
Curtis Weaver is solid.
Round 1 – Pick 27
Tee Higgins WR
CLEMSON • JR • 6’4″ / 215 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Green Bay
PROSPECT RNK
18th
POSITION RNK
4th
Big, long and a Clemson WR. A great choice for Aaron Rogers, if Higgins ends up here he will have a great career! If he doesn’t, he is still big, long and a Clemson guy!
Round 1 – Pick 28
Prince Tega Wanogho OL
AUBURN • SR • 6’7″ / 305 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Seattle
PROSPECT RNK
33rd
POSITION RNK
4th
Wowzers 6-7… but only 300 soaking wets. He is a more athletic OL which is great! He can move! Pete Carroll knows what to do with a guy like this.
Round 1 – Pick 29
Dylan Moses LB
ALABAMA • JR • 6’3″ / 235 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
Baltimore
PROSPECT RNK
34th
POSITION RNK
2nd
Moses and Baltimore are great. Tough Alabama LB
Round 1 – Pick 30
Laviska Shenault Jr. WR
COLORADO • JR • 6’2″ / 220 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
New Orleans
PROSPECT RNK
20th
POSITION RNK
5th
Laviska Shenault is a beautiful name. He brings nice size and options for the Saints.
Round 1 – Pick 31
Lucas Niang OL
TCU • SR • 6’7″ / 328 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
New England
PROSPECT RNK
55th
POSITION RNK
10th
Named after the prophet Isaiah. Wynn goes in the first round!
Round 1 – Pick 32
Kenneth Murray LB
OKLAHOMA • JR • 6’2″ / 234 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
San Francisco
PROSPECT RNK
17th
POSITION RNK
1st
San Francisco keeps building.
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