As we are going through the Combine I decided to bring you my first Mock Draft. There is a long way to go before the actual Draft and a lot will change in that time, nevertheless let's have some fun.
I won't be including trades in this Mock.
#1 Pick Cincinnati Bengals: QB Joe Burrow
School: LSU Year: Senior (RS)
It hasn't been the smoothest ride from backup in Ohio State to Heisman Trophy winner and National Champion in LSU for Joe Burrow.
While there are a few rumors about the Ohio native possibly pulling an Eli. There's still no information that leads me to believe Burrrow won't be a Bengals come Draft Day.
#2 Pick Washington Redskins: Edge Chase Young
School: Ohio State Year: Junior
With the change at the Head Coach position and Ron Rivera now calling the shots it's likely that Dwayne Haskins won't get as much leeway as most QBs do from the organization that drafted them.
Because of that, I'm not entirely convinced the Redskins won't consider a QB here but the odds still point towards Chase Young. If he turns out to be what we all expect, the Redskins will have of the more stout defensive lines in the game.
#3 Pick Detroit Lions: CB Jeff Okudah
School: Ohio State. Year: Junior
There is no telling if Darius Slay will remain in Detroit long term and even if he does, Jeff Okudah is a plug and play Cornerback who can excel in man-to-man coverage.
#4 Pick New York Giants: LB/S Isaiah Simmons
School: Clemson. Year: Junior (RS)
Simmons' unqiue skillset provides a lot of flexibility to a defense that's been struggling at the linebacker situation since too long to remember.
Picking an Offensive Tackle here would be going strictly need instead of need and value.
#5 Pick Miami Dolphins: QB Tua Tagovailoa
School: Alabama. Year: Junior
This is a no-brainer for the Dolphins, the only question is will a franchise look to jump them and pick Tua at 3 or 4.
#6 LA Chargers: QB Justin Herbert
School: Oregon. Year: Senior
The Chargers unlike the Raiders and the Colts seem more willing to draft and develop a QB instead of pursuing a veteran, especially because of their position in the Draft.
Herbert at six is only a possibility because we have Tua and Burrow. In other Drafts he'd be in the discussion for the first pick overall.
#7 Pick Carolina Panthers: DT Derrick Brown
School: Auburn. Year: Senior
With new management in town, the Panthers look likely to move off Can Newton eventually, but if they can't get one of the top three QBs in this spot Derrtck Brown seems like a good choice here as they need help on the trinches.
#8 Pick Arizona Cardinals: WR CeeDee Lamb
School: Oklahoma. Year: Junior
The need at the offensive line is big for the Cards, but I just can't see Kingsbury passing up on the chance to bring in such an explosive talent like CeeDee Lamb.
While their receiving core is solid, Arizona still needs a true number 1 target.
#9 Pick Jacksonville Jaguars: OT Mekhi Becton
School: Louisville. Year: Junior
It's not hard to imagine a team falling in love with Becton's tools and making him the first offensive lineman picked in the 2020 Draft.
I believe the Jacksonville Jaguars can be that team.
#10 Pick Cleveland Browns: OT Andrew Thomas
School: Georgia. Year: Junior
Another pretty easy selection. As expected the Browns struggled with their o-line in 2019, after trading Kevin Zeitler.
Browns fans will be hoping that the Georgia product can maybe have an impact close to what their last great Left Tackle had.
That's it for now. The next 10 picks will be coming out later tonight and the final 10 probably tomorrow.
Let me know what what you think. Do you agree or have a problem with a specific pick. I want to hear your thoughts on the Mock Draft. Remember that this is what I believe will happen not what I would do as a GM.
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