The college football season is almost over and it is never too early to look ahead to the next NFL Draft and what team could be targeting. Here is the 2020 NFL Mock Draft December 4.
1. Cincinnati Bengals- Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
Cincinnati benched Andy Dalton, but have brought him back into the starting lineup. They will likely be in the market for a quarterback this offseason. Burrow has been the biggest riser in this draft class. LSU has a new offense and Burrow has been operating it to near perfection. He had only three incompletions against a solid Florida defense.
2. New York Giants- Chase Young, Edge, Ohio State
Young is a freak athlete and could help the team out immediately. The Giants rank in the bottom half of the league in sacks and when they were winning Super Bowls they had one of the best defensive lines in the league.
Andrew Thomas (Photo by 247sports.com)
3. Washington Redskins- Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Andrew Thomas has plenty of experience at left tackle for Georgia and looks like a lock to be an early first-round pick. The Redskins should get a replacement for Trent Williams and protect their franchise quarterback in Dwayne Haskins.
4. Miami Dolphins- Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
The Dolphins clearly don’t believe in Josh Rosen, as Ryan Fitzpatrick has been starting. They should still get a quarterback of the future. Tua Tagovailoa’s injury looks like it could be healed in time for the draft. Miami can afford to take the risk on Tagovailoa if they keep Rosen or Fitzpatrick around.
5. Atlanta Falcons- Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Okudah has great ball skills and can stick to a man like glue. The Falcons have a good offense and focused on their offensive line last draft. Now, they need to fix their defense.
6. Detroit Lions- Grant Delpit, S, LSU
The Lions traded away Quandre Diggs this season and now need better secondary play. Delpit is a great safety prospect that could be a starter for the next decade.
7. Arizona Cardinals- Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Had he come out after last season, Brown would’ve been a top 10 pick. He has that potential this season if teams have a need for interior linemen. The Cardinals need to get better in the trenches on both sides of the ball this offseason.
Simmons is a freakish athlete who has the tools to play both linebacker and safety. The Jags could use a versatile player on defense.
9. New York Jets- Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Jeudy has shown flashes of being a number one receiver with his ability to get open and cut on a dime. The Jets need to get more weapons to help Sam Darnold progress.
10. Los Angeles Chargers- Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
Philip Rivers looks like he has lost a step. The Chargers are rumored to be thinking about giving Tyrod Taylor a start. Herbert was a projected top 10 pick if he came out for the 2019 NFL Draft. If he can improve his accuracy, he’ll be a top 10 pick this season.
11. Denver Broncos- Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Diggs would’ve been a first-round pick last season, but he got injured. The Broncos have played Kareem Jackson at safety and Chris Harris Jr. is on a one year deal.
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
Adebo is a long, talented corner who is rising up draft boards. Tampa Bay has to fix their secondary if they want to compete.
13. Cleveland Browns- Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
The Browns have a lot of good skill position players, but they neglected the offensive line and it is costing them. Wirfs is playing right tackle for Iowa, but is playing well and could be an early first-round pick.
CeeDee Lamb (Photo by oudaily.com)
14. Philadelphia Eagles- CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
The Eagles are struggling on offense right now and could use a better receiving core. Lamb is great once the ball is in his hands and should help the Eagles move the ball.
Little is out for the year with a knee injury, but should retain most of his draft value. Carolina has to figure out their quarterback situation between Cam Newton and Kyle Allen, but they should improve the offensive line for whoever plays the position.
16. Las Vegas Raiders- A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Jon Gruden has mentioned how tough it is to find a good pass rusher, so he’ll likely address that in the draft. Epenesa jumped out on tape when watching some of Iowa’s prospects that were eligible for the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a backup last year and now is getting a chance to shine.
17. Indianapolis Colts- Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
Fromm has lost some of his draft stock this season, but is still worthy of late first-round consideration. The Colts need a quarterback of the future and can let Fromm develop behind Jacoby Brissett.
18. Las Vegas Raiders (via CHI)- Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
The Raiders need to get some playmakers in this draft to help build the team in Las Vegas. Ruggs is a fast receiver who should be able to get open often in the NFL.
19. Dallas Cowboys- Raekwon Davis, DE/DT, Alabama
With Robert Quinn and DeMarcus Lawrence at the defensive end positions, the Cowboys can focus on the interior of the defensive line. Davis was overshadowed by Quinnen Williams last year, but still is a big powerful player.
After trading Jalen Ramsey to the Rams, the Jaguars might want to replace him to help their defense move back into the ranks of the eilte.
21. Tennessee Titans- Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Jackson is an athletic left tackle, who could be the cornerstone of an offensive line for years. The Titans declined Jack Conklin’s fifth-year option and could be in need of offensive linemen this offseason.
22. Miami Dolphins- Trey Adams, OT, Washington
Adams has had injury issues, but was thought of as a first-round pick at one point in his college career. He’ll have to stay healthy to be selected this highly. Miami needs help all over, but their young quarterback will not be able to develop without protection.
The Dolphins need to get some weapons for a quarterback of the future to utilize. Shenault is athletic and can make acrobatic catches in the NFL.
25. Kansas City Chiefs- Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
Murray has good instincts and speed, making him a three-down player. The Chiefs need any help they can get on the defensive side of the ball.
26. Buffalo Bills- Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
The Bills offense isn’t quite where it needs to be and they can get Josh Allen an upgrade at wide receiver here.
27. Green Bay Packers- Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
Reagor is a playmaker who has had a successful season for TCU, despite them not having a good passing offense. The Packers need someone other than Davante Adams to step up.
28. New England Patriots- Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State
Gross-Matos is a part of a great defensive line and will likely go round one. The Patriots would love to scoop him up at the end of the round.
29. San Francisco 49ers- Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
San Francisco has had a great season, but they can still add to their offense. With Tee Higgins, they’ll have a good outside threat for defenses to worry about.
30. New Orleans Saints- Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
South Carolina upset Georgia this year and Kinlaw’s disruption was a major reason why. New Orleans should try to improve the interior of their defensive line.
31. Seattle Seahawks- Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
Seattle needs to protect Russell Wilson at all costs. Leatherwood is a versatile offensive lineman who could fill in at a variety of positions.
32. Baltimore Ravens- Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
Moses is injured and out for the season, but he is a great linebacker. Baltimore needs better inside linebackers to make the defense better.
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