Ultimate 2020 NFL Mock Draft: Is Tua Tagovailoa Destined to Fall Outdoors High-10?

After a lot anticipation, the 2020 NFL Draft is lastly upon us, airing Thursday. There’s nonetheless a handful of lingering questions, from whether or not Tua Tagovailoa will fall exterior of the top-10, to how a lot of an element Jerry Jeudy’s knee issues will play into his draft inventory.

We reply all these questions and extra in our last 2020 NFL Mock Draft.

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2020 NFL Mock Draft: Spherical 1

1. POS. Ranks: [QB | RB | WR | OL | EDGE/DL | LB | CB/S]

1. 1) Cincinnati Bengals
2. Joe Burrow | QB | LSU 

Not a lot to say right here, Joe Burrow was the choose for Cincinnati in our preliminary mock of the offseason, he’s nonetheless there now. The Heisman Trophy winner is your primary general draft choose, ebook it.

1. 2) Washington Redskins
2. Chase Younger | EDGE | Ohio State

Chatter concerning the Falcons attempting to maneuver as much as this spot has begun to swirl. Nonetheless, Washington seems bullish to remain put. That doubtless means they’re set on Chase Younger as their man at quantity two.

When it comes to a possible QB, Ron Rivera seems content material with a combo of Dwayne Haskins and Kyle Allen, the latter of which he just lately famous might probably having “a leg up” on incomes the beginning job.

1. 3) Detroit Lions
2. Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State

The Lions introduced in Desmond Trufant in free company, however he’s not sufficient. Okudah is the highest cowl nook within the class and can turn out to be useful working in a division with the likes of Adam Thielen, Davante Adams, and Allen Robinson.

1. 4) New York Giants
2. Tristan Wirfs | OT | Iowa

Based on one league supply near ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, “Dave Gettleman goes to take a deal with.” We agree. I consider New York want to commerce out of this spot and will doubtless have many suitors come Thursday evening. Jedrick Wills is most undoubtedly in play right here, whereas the Isaiah Simmons speak has died down a bit.

Wirfs is an athletic specimen who will probably be a plug-and-play possibility on the proper facet of the Giants offensive line.

1. 5) Miami Dolphins
2. Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Alabama

I’m taking a leap of religion and believing in the truth that Miami has had their eye on Tua for years. The Dolphins clearly need a blue-chip offensive deal with, and a participant like Mekhi Becton might pique their curiosity.

Nonetheless, the truth that the Dolphins medical group seems to be signing off on his well being, together with Ryan Fitzpatrick’s presence permitting Tua to slowly work his approach again, all makes an excessive amount of sense.

1. 6) Los Angeles Chargers
2. Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon

The Chargers have all the things, stud pass-catchers, a gifted protection, and lovely uniforms. Now they only want a quarterback and an offensive deal with.

Herbert’s upside is just too good to cross up for a group set to depend on Tyrod Taylor in hopes of returning them again to their playoff methods.

1. 7) Carolina Panthers
2. Isaiah Simmons | LB | Clemson
4. The brand new Panthers head coach was as soon as quoted as stating “In case you’re going to overlook, miss quick,” with regard to recruiting gamers.

Properly, it doesn’t get a lot quicker than Isaiah Simmons on the defensive facet of the ball, who’s actually not a miss in our books. Carolina finds their alternative to Luke Kuechly and features him up subsequent to a participant in Shaq Thompson that he’s been extensively in comparison with.

1. 8) Arizona Cardinals
2. Jedrick Wills Jr. | OT | Alabama

Kyler Murray could also be banging the desk for his former faculty teammate CeeDee Lamb, however defending their quarterback ought to be aim primary in Arizona.

Jedrick Wills Jr. does simply that, as he allowed only one sack in his Bama profession. Wills and DJ Humphries give the Playing cards stable bookend tackles for years to return.

1. 9) Jacksonville Jaguars 
2. Derrick Brown | DT | Auburn

Calais Campbell now not calls Duval County dwelling, whereas Yannick Ngakoue is nearly as good as gone. The Jaguars have to rebuild their once-feared defensive entrance. No prospect performs with extra tenacity than Derrick Brown.

Brown has all-pro potential, and the body to develop right into a feared pass-rusher on the inside.

1. 10) Cleveland Browns
2. Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia 

The Browns added deal with Jack Conklin in free company, however that also leaves a emptiness on the left facet of their line. They fill that void with Thomas, who at one level was the near-consensus prime deal with on most boards.

1. 11) New York Jets
2. Mekhi Becton | OT | Louisville

The Jets may use a receiver, however that is Adam Gase we’re speaking about. He’d desire to win with Albert Wilson-type abilities. So that they go for the following neatest thing, safety for Sam Darnold.

The Jets allowed the fourth-most sacks in soccer a season in the past.

1. 12) Las Vegas Raiders
2. CeeDee Lamb | WR | Oklahoma

CJ Henderson might entice Las Vegas right here, particularly for the reason that Eli Apple deal fell by. But, Lamb’s a superior expertise in our books, at a place of want for the Raiders.

Henry Ruggs III looks like the quintessential Raider choose, however Lamb’s skillset higher fits quarterback Derek Carr’s play type.

1. 13) San Francisco 49ers 
2. Henry Ruggs | WR | Alabama

Talking of Ruggs, he finds himself touchdown within the excellent situation. Ruggs in Kyle Shanahan’s system will probably be scary. The 49ers have already got Deebo Samuel to work the beneath, now they’ve Ruggs and his 4.27 velocity to take the highest off of defenses.

1. 14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. Josh Jones | OT | Houston

Tom Brady has all of the weapons he may ask for, now all Tampa Bay has to do is shield him. Jones will come off the board sooner than some anticipate. The Houston product allowed a QB stress on simply 1.2% of his snaps in 2019, decrease than each deal with chosen forward of him on this mock. 

1. 15) Denver Broncos
2. Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama

Jeudy has seen his inventory fall a bit. We are going to finally see how involved groups are concerning his knee come Thursday evening. In our eyes, he’s the clear-cut WR1. To land him exterior the top-10 is a steal. Teaming him up with Courtland Sutton provides Drew Lock a deadly duo to develop with.

1. 16) Atlanta Falcons
2. CJ Henderson | CB | Florida

There’s likelihood Atlanta strikes as much as purchase Henderson. In our no-trade mock, they keep put and seize a nook who has jumped Jeff Okudah on many boards.

1. 17) Dallas Cowboys
2. Okay’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU

Henderson would have been an excellent choose right here for Dallas. Javon Kinlaw ought to doubtless be the choose right here based mostly on the expertise left on the board. Nonetheless, Chaisson’s mix of size and athleticism off the sting could also be too attractive for Jerry Jones to cross up.

1. 18) Miami Dolphins
2. Austin Jackson | OT | USC

If the Dolphins roll the cube on Tua, they’ll want to guard him. Miami allowed probably the most sacks in soccer a season in the past. They’re going to want extra than simply the signing of Ereck Flowers to enhance their o-line. Jackson’s upside is as excessive as any deal with within the class.

1. 19) Las Vegas Raiders
2. Trevon Diggs | CB | Alabama

The Raiders addressed the extensive receiver place with their first choose. Now, they arrive again round and seize a star extensive receiver’s brother with the 19th-pick. Diggs is extraordinarily athletic and comes from a successful program, one thing everyone knows Mike Mayock is unquestionably keen on.

1. 20) Jacksonville Jaguars
2. AJ Terrell | CB | Clemson

The Jaguars secondary is a shell of themselves. AJ Bouye and Jalen Ramsey are each gone. Terrell has the size and upside to develop right into a CB1 in Jacksonville.

1. 21) Philadelphia Eagles
2. Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU

The Eagles want at extensive receiver is not any secret. They will solely signal Jordan Matthews off his sofa so many extra instances. Jefferson is as dependable of a receiver as there’s on this class, and can instantly become one among Carson Wentz’s favourite targets.

1. 22) Minnesota Vikings
2. Jalen Reagor | WR | TCU

Minnesota has a obvious gap at receiver for the reason that Stefon Diggs commerce. Reagor’s recreation velocity is nearly as good as any eligible prospect and he’ll assist stretch the sector for Kirk Cousins and firm.

1. 23) New England Patriots
2. Javon Kinlaw | DL | S. Carolina

The wealthy get richer. It will not be a quarterback like many are hoping for, however the Pats land a participant who in a couple of years could also be checked out as one of the best inside defender from his class. Kinlaw hasn’t acquired any PFF pass-rushing grades beneath 88.7 in two straight seasons.

1. 24) New Orleans Saints
2. Jaylon Johnson | CB | Utah

Nook isn’t a dire want for New Orleans, however counting on Janoris Jenkins, who will probably be 32-years-old by mid-season, might be not of their greatest curiosity. Johnson is a big-framed nook with plus-ball abilities.

1. 25) Minnesota Vikings
2. Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU

Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes each walked in free company. Gladney is a bit undersized, however extraordinarily gifted. He makes performs everywhere in the area, one thing Minnesota’s secondary is in nice want of.

1. 26) Miami Dolphins
2. Xavier McKinney | S | Alabama

The Dolphins exchange a former Alabama security (Minkah Fitzpatrick)with a fellow Crimson Tide alumn. McKinney will step in day one and turn out to be the quarterback of Miami’s secondary.

1. 27) Seattle Seahawks
2. Yetur Gross-Matos | EDGE | Penn St.

The place Jadeveon Clowney performs soccer subsequent season is anybody’s guess. Whether or not he re-signs with Seattle or not, the Seahawks nonetheless have a necessity on the sting of their protection. No Seahawks defender recorded greater than 4 sacks in 2019.

1. 28) Baltimore Ravens
2. Patrick Queen | LB | LSU

The Ravens secondary is big-time, whereas the addition of Calais Campbell up entrance provides Baltimore a deadly line of defense. Queen has the kind of upside to take the Baltimore protection excessive.

1. 29) Tennessee Titans
2. Isaiah Wilson | OT | Georgia

The Titans are one of many harder groups to mock for. They’ve a particularly well-rounded roster, whereas their wants don’t precisely line up with the board. I’ll roll with Wilson right here as he’s the highest-graded pure proper deal with in my ranks. He would function a alternative to Jack Conklin.

1. 30) Inexperienced Bay Packers
2. Kenneth Murray | LB | Oklahoma

Denzel Mims is a favourite for this choose. Nonetheless, I can’t get the considered Raheem Mostert gashing the Packers protection within the playoffs time and time once more out of my thoughts. For that motive, Inexperienced Bay shores up their linebacking corps.

1. 31) San Francisco 49ers
2. Noah Igbinoghene | CB | Auburn

Richard Sherman will probably be a 33-year-old free agent following the 2020 NFL season. Ahkello Witherspoon has not lived as much as his draft standing. Igbinoghene is a late-riser and has extraordinarily aggressive man-to-man abilities. He has upside to develop to an actual star, having performed the place for simply two seasons.

1. 1. 32) Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
   2. Cesar Ruiz | C | Michigan

   Austin Reiter is getting into the ultimate yr of his contract in Kansas Metropolis and could possibly be upgraded upon. Ruiz is the highest inside lineman within the class.

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