With the NFL Draft growing closer and closer, it is time for my 2020 NFL Mock Draft! I will draft the first two rounds, and I will include some hypothetical trades as well that could shake everything up. The early part of the draft immediately gets crazy with trades, but the players picked go about as expected early. However, there are certainly some surprises as we move through the latter parts of the first round. Quarterback and receiver should be the most interesting positions to watch, as they are both stacked with high level talent that will last through several rounds. With many teams in unique quarterback situations, it will be interesting to see if some choose to sign a free agent QB like Jameis Winston or choose to draft their QB of the future. Here is my mock draft.

Picks 1-32 are first round, 33-64 are second

1. Bengals-Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. Redskins-Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
3. Chargers(via trade with Lions)-Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
4. Giants-Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
5. Dolphins-Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
6. Jaguars(via Lions trade with Chargers)-Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
7. Panthers-Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa
8. Cardinals-Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia
9. Jaguars-Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
10. Browns-CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
11. Jets-Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
12. Falcons(via trade with Raiders)-CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
13. Patriots(via trade with 49ers)-Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
14. Jaguars(via trade with Buccaneers)-Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
15. Broncos-Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville
16. Raiders(via trade with Falcons)-K’Lavon Chaisson, LB, LSU
17. Jets(via trade with Cowboys)-Jedrick Wills Jr., OL, Alabama
18. Dolphins-Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
19. Raiders-Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
20. Lions(via trade with Jaguars)-Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
21. Eagles-Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
22. Vikings-Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
23. 49ers(via trade with Patriots)-Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
24. Saints-Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
25. Vikings-A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
26. Dolphins-Grant Delpit, S, LSU
27. Seahawks-A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
28. Ravens-Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin
29. Titans-Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
30. Packers-Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
31. 49ers-Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
32. Chiefs-Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
33. Bengals-Cesar Ruiz, OL, Michigan
34. Colts-Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
35. Jaguars(via trade with Lions)-Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU
36. Giants-Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
37. Chargers-Austin Jackson, OL, USC
38. Panthers-Neville Gallimore, DL, Oklahoma
39. Raiders(via trade with Dolphins)-Josh Jones, OL, Houston
40. Texans-Robert Hunt, OL, Louisiana
41. Browns-Isaiah Wilson, OL, Georgia
42. Jaguars-Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois
43. Bears-Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU
44. Colts-Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
45. Jaguars(via trade with Buccaneers)-Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
46. Broncos-Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
47. Falcons-Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
48. Jets-Lloyd Cushenberry, OL, LSU
49. Steelers-Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
50. Bears-Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
51. Cowboys-Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
52. Rams-D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
53. Eagles-Ashtyn Davis, S, California
54. Bills-Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
55. Ravens-J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
56. Dolphins-KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State
57. Rams-Jordan Elliott, DL, Missouri
58. Vikings-Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn
59. Seahawks-Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
60. Ravens-Lucas Niang, OL, TCU
61. Titans-Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
62. Packers-Netane Muti, OL, Fresno State
63. Chiefs-Justin Madubulke, DL, Texas A&M
64. Lions-Lynn Bowden Jr., WR, Kentucky

• Lions trade 3rd overall pick to the Chargers and receive the 6th overall pick and Desmond King(CB).
• Raiders trade the 12th overall pick to the Falcons and receive the 16th overall pick and a 4th round pick(119).
• 49ers trade the 13th overall pick to the Patriots and receive the 23rd overall pick and 3rd round pick(87).
• Buccaneers trade the 14th overall pick and a 2nd round pick(45) to the Jaguars and receive Yannick Ngakoue(DE) and a 6th round pick(189).
• Cowboys trade 17th overall pick, 4th round pick(123), and 5th round pick(179) and receive Jamal Adams and Jets 4th round pick(120).
• Lions trade Bo Scarborough(RB), the 6th overall pick(via Chargers) and a 2nd round pick(35) to the Jaguars and receive Leonard Fournette(RB) and the 20th overall pick.

Trades are certainly a major part of the first round, as many teams want to trade back, as their priority players are not in high demand, while others must trade up to fulfill their draft hopes and needs, thus adding some unexpected turns to the draft. Now remember, this is just a mock draft, not a real draft, so while this could happen come Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, it’s not definite. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this, and stay safe during the rest of this pandemic!

Written on April 17th, 2020

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