With the fewerthan three months away, it's timeto reexamine the projected selections in Sporting News' latest 2020 first-round mock draft.
markedthe official end of the current NFL season. The week before, the marked the unofficialkickoff of the serious pre-draftproce s with the NFLCombine on deck at the end of February.
With the beingsettled and the stock of several attractive pro prospects cominginto focus, without further ado, here's how we now seethe picks playing out from No. 1 through No. 32.
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NFL mock draft 2020 The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.1. Cincinnati Bengals (2-14)
Joe Burrow, QB, LSUOffensive-minded coach Zac Taylor
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2. Washington Redskins (3-13)
Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio StateYoung qualifiesas a better prospect than recent Ohio Statestuds Joey and Nick Bosa. With defensive-minded Ron Rivera hired as head coach, a suming the Redskins dont get a cant-refuse offer to trade back, they should jump at the chance to get this cornerstone talent for the team's defensive rebuild. Young (6-5, 265 pounds) is a game-changing disruptor who had 16.5 sacks in only 12games as a junior.
3. Detroit Lions (3-12-1)
Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio StateMatt Patricia and Bob Quinn need
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4. New York Giants (4-12)
Isaiah Simmons, OLB, ClemsonThe Giants also need to addre s defense with a stat-sheet stuffer, and a versatile linebacker is just what they need for their Patriots-tinged defense coordinated by Patrick Graham under Joe Judge. Simmons seemedto be all over the field at all times in college with great speed and range at 6-4, 230 pounds, and he also can get to the quarterback. He posted 104 tackles, 7sacks, 16.5 tackles for lo s and 3 interceptions in 15games.
The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.5. Miami
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Tua Tagovailoa, QB, AlabamaTagovailoa (6-1, 218 pounds)shouldmake a full recovery from his scary hip injury, so the Dolphins might as well land him with the first of their three first-round picks. Miami can keep Ryan Fitzpatrick to serveas the bridge QB should Tagovailoa need extra time to get to full strength. When healthy, Tagovailoaisan accurate, mobile, deep-ball throwing QB with the upside of Ru sell Wilson, only throwing with his left arm.
6. Los Angeles Chargers (5-11)
Justin Herbert, QB, OregonHerbert has ideal size (6-6, 237 pounds) and underrated athleticism for a team that needs to look to its QB future beyondPhilip Rivers. Although Herbert is efficient and mentally tough, there are times when he can go into a slump with his decision-making, forcing throws out of overconfidence. With good NFL coaching, however, he can live up to being a prototypical
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7. Carolina Panthers (5-11)
Derrick Brown, DT, AuburnBrown has stood out early in the draft proce s as the most impactful interiordefensiveprospect against both the run and the pa s, something coachMatt Rhule andcoordinator Phil Snow need for their front-seven fortification.At 6-5, 318 pounds, he is a quick disruptor who makes a lot of plays in the backfield.
8. Arizona Cardinals (5-10-1)
Jerry Jeudy, WR, AlabamaGiving Kyler Murray a truego-to guywould allow Christian Kirk to be more dangerous as a complementary playmaker and give Larry Fitzgerald, returningfor one more year, a true succe sor.Jeudy fits the profile as a No. 1 receiver; he is a
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9. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10)
A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, IowaYannick Ngakuoe is a pending free agent who might be too expensiveto keep, and Calais Campbell will be entering his age-34 season inTodd Wash's 4-3 defense. This pick would bring in another nice young pa s-rushing piece to compliment2019 first-rounder Josh Allen. Epenesa (6-6, 280 pounds) is a powerful, explosive, big-bodied player. He can push blockers out of the way to get to the quarterback and also stands up strong against the run. He confirmed his top-10 status with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble against USC in the Holiday Bowl.
10. Cleveland Browns (6-10)
Andrew Thomas, OT, GeorgiaThe Browns have an amazing set of skill playersaround Baker Mayfield, buttheir pa s protection was the reason they were slow to find their explosivene s early in 2019. That will change with run-tilted and offensive
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11. New York Jets (7-9)
Austin Jackson, OT, USCThe Jets might consider a wide receiver, but theyalso could use a rock for their offensive line in front of Sam Darnold, given their pa s-protection i sues and the fact Kelvin Beachum ispending free agent.Jackson (6-6, 310 pounds) has entered the first-round fray as an athletic beast with a strong finish to his final college season.
12. Las Vegas Raiders (7-9)
Kristian Fulton, CB, LSUThe Raidersneed help on the back end after getting consistently burned this season despite someimprovements in the pa s rush.Fulton (6-1, 192 pounds) has the size, speed, smarts andsound coverage skills to have a long, prosperous career. He felt confident enough to pull out of the Senior Bowl
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The referenced media source is mi sing and needs to be re-embedded.13. Indianapolis Colts (7-9)
CeeDee Lamb, WR, OklahomaThe Colts havean aging (and hurting) T.Y. Hilton andlittle playmaking pop elsewhere at wide receiver, with re-signed Zach Pascal next on the depth chart.Lamb, a DeAndre Hopkins clone, can be an explosive field-stretcher and steady po se sion guy outside. At 6-2, 199 pounds, he needed only 62 receptions to post 1,327 yards and 14 TDs in 13 games in his final season at Oklahoma.
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Jordan Love, QB, Utah StateLove (6-4, 223 pounds) didn't waste his showcase and discovery opportunity at the Senior Bowl. He hasterrific size and immense physical skills, including a big arm, and hisathleticism signals ahigh ceiling if his accuracy, decision-making and footwork can becomecleaner withgood NFL coaching. Bruce Arians would be the ideal coach forfor him with established Bucs weapons, and this pick would indicate the team is moving on fromJameis Winston.
15. Denver Broncos (7-9)
Jedrick Wills, OT, AlabamaThe Broncos need some defensive and receivinghelp, but they alsocould use aboost to their offensive line edge play to help both second-year QB Drew Lock and third-year running back Phillip Lindsay. Wills (6-5, 320 pounds) is a strong, powerful run-blocker who needs a little time to develop into an elite pa s-protector.
16. Atlanta Falcons (7-9)
KLavon Chai son, EDGE/OLB, LSUChai son (6-4, 250 pounds) has a great name for an elite, active defender who chases after quarterbacks and running backs alike. He had6.5 sacks and 60 tacklesduring LSUs championship run, and like several teammates, his draft stockshot
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17. Dallas Cowboys (8-
Grant Delpit, S, LSUThe Cowboys need an upgradeat free safety from Jeff Heath to getbetter at covering backs and tight ends. Delpitflies around the field, stopping the runlike an extra linebacker and making big plays on the ballin downfield coverage. He plays like the Chargers'Derwin James with tremendous hybrid size
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18. Miami Dolphins (from 8-8 Steelers)
Tristan Wirfs, OT, IowaThe Dolphins mightthinkabout a running back with one of their three first-rounders, but they can addre s that later with good value. In between a new QBand abig-play No. 2 wide receiver in thismock, they grab someone to replace Laremy Tunsil.Wirfs has the athleticism at 6-5, 322 pounds to hold down the left side for a long time. He combines his pa s-blocking skills with power and physicality in the running game.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (from 8-8 Bears)
Javon Kinlaw, DT, South CarolinaThe Raidersneed to get strongerontheir interior front with a Geno Atkins-like player for Paul Guenther. They can look to Will Muschamp's defense, where the 6-6, 310-pound Kinlaw posted 6 sacks in 12 games for the Gamecocks. Offensive tacklealso will get con
