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The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl 54 Champions. Now that we’ve crowned a champion, it truly is draft season. The next step for every NFL team that didn’t make the Super Bowl is looking at the rosters and blueprints of the Chiefs and 49ers.
The Chiefs were built on a great quarterback, several speedy receivers, a dominant tight end, and a defensive secondary that vastly improved from last season due to trades and free agent signings.
The 49ers were built on several elite pass rushers, a strong offensive line, and a group of lesser known running backs cycling in and out and dominating the scheme.
Lucky enough for the NFL, this draft class is loaded at quarterback, wide receiver, running back, offensive tackle, and edge. Without further ado, my first three-round mock draft of 2020.
1) Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
This pick has been locked in for about a month now. You can write this in ink. Burrow’s accuracy, poise, leadership, and athleticism are just some of the attributes that point to him being a franchise quarterback.
2) Washington Redskins
Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State
Young to the Redskins is also set in stone. Young is the best player in this draft and the definition of a difference maker on defense.
3) Detroit Lions
Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
The Lions should trade this pick, but I don’t do trades in mock drafts. Okudah is exactly what the Lions need on their defense and by far the best cornerback in this class.
4) New York Giants
Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama
It seems like the draft starts here. Lions will most likely trade their pick which will turn into Tua Tagovailoa. Wills is a top-10 player in this class and the Giants need a franchise left tackle.
5) Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
The Dolphins have been linked to Tua for over a year now. I believe this pick will happen at 3 overall, but either way Tua is perfect for the Dolphins.
6) Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
I’ve been back and forth on Herbert for two seasons now, but that ended at the Senior Bowl. I love Herbert when he’s at the top of his game and his ceiling is very high.
7) Carolina Panthers
Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
The shocking retirement of LB Luke Kuechly opens the door for this pick. Simmons is a top-5 prospect in this draft and the Panthers need a dominant player on the inside of their defense.
8) Arizona Cardinals
Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
The Cardinals have a couple of needs they can address here, but they just can’t ignore the offensive line. Wirfs has the potential to be a premier left tackle in the NFL for 12-15 years.
9) Jacksonville Jaguars
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
The Jaguars need another receiver opposite D.J. Chark, but more importantly this is a great value pick. Jeudy is a top-5 player on my board, but QB and OT needs push him down a little.
10) Cleveland Browns
Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Browns will finally fill the hole at left tackle created by Joe Thomas retiring last year after a long and phenomenal career. Thomas has slipped down to my third OT, but he still has great value here at 10.
11) New York Jets
Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Another offensive tackle, Jets should feel very fortunate that there is another tackle to be drafted this high without it being a reach. Becton will immediately improve one of the worst offensive lines in the league.
12) Las Vegas Raiders
CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
The Raiders rolled out some receivers last season that were not exactly household names. This is another great value pick, as Lamb is a top-10 talent. He will instantly be the top receiver on this roster.
13) Indianapolis Colts
Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
This is simply a best player available selection. Brown is a top-5 talent in this class, but needs for other teams push him down here. The Colts would be getting a dominant force right in the middle of their defensive line.
14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
The Jameis Winston experience should end in Tampa this offseason. Like Head Coach Bruce Arians said, if the Bucs can wi with Winston, they can certainly win with other QBs. Love might need a season to sit, so a bridge QB will be necessary. But Love’s upside is as high as any other player in this class.
15) Denver Broncos
Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
It seems the Broncos’ top cornerback Chris Harris Jr. will be moving on after this season. Even if he doesn’t, the Broncos need a cornerback opposite him. Fulton faced some of the best receivers in college football this season and held his ground.
16) Atlanta Falcons
A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
The Falcons need pass rush help with the disappearance of play from Vic Beasley. Another great value pick here, as Epenesa is a top-10 player on my board. He has a huge frame and can dominant against the run and pass.
17) Dallas Cowboys
Javon Kinlaw, DL, South Carolina
Kinlaw fits so perfectly here that I’ll just be disappointed if this doesn’t happen. The Cowboys also need defensive backs, but I don’t want to reach for one here when Kinlaw has slid right into their laps.
18) Miami Dolphins (via PIT)
Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
Not only is this a great pick because Ruggs is the fastest prospect in the class, but he’ll be teaming up with his college quarterback in Tua.
19) Las Vegas Raiders (via CHI)
Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
Queen was not expected to declare for the draft this year, but after a dominant performance in the national championship game, it seems like he couldn’t resist. He was instantly a top-40 player once he declared, but now diving into his tape, it’s easy to see him as a top-20 prospect.
20) Jacksonville Jaguars (via LAR)
C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
The Jaguars shipped away star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Rams for this pick this season. This pick is not remotely suggesting a comparison between the two cornerbacks, but Henderson has a high floor and very high ceiling.
21) Philadelphia Eagles
Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
The Eagles were decimated by injuries this season, particularly at the receiver position. Regardless, Desean Jackson might not come back, Nelson Agholor is inconsistent at best, and Alshon Jeffrey has a track record of missing time. I’m a huge fan of Higgins and I believe he can be a top receiver in the league one day.
22) Buffalo Bills
Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
This receiving corps may be the one thing holding the Bills from unlocking their true potential. John Brown and Cole Beasley has serviceable seasons, but Shenault is truly an offensive weapon that can be used all over the field.
23) New England Patriots
Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Tight end Rob Gronkowski retired and the Patriots took a big step back and suffered. Cole Kmet is the clear number one TE in this class, and his style of play is similar to what Gronk brought to the table.
24) New Orleans Saints
Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
The Saints offense is electric, but Brees needs another receiver to throw the ball to (yes, I’m predicting Brees does not retire). Brees and Michael Thomas are the best QB-WR duo in the NFL, but Jefferson can provide enough attention on the other side of the field to make this offense run even better.
25) Minnesota Vikings
A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
In what used to be one of the best defenses in the league just a few years ago, the group of cornerbacks in Minnesota has severely declined. Terrell has all the tools to be a day one starter for the Vikings.
26) Miami Dolphins (via HOU)
K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
The Dolphins third pick in the first round results in a great value pick. Chaisson is a bit of an unknown, after redshirting, getting injured, and then not really producing in his three seasons at LSU. This isn’t too much of a risk at 26 overall due to Chaisson’s incredibly high ceiling.
27) Seattle Seahawks
Grant Delpit, S, LSU
Seattle needs to remake its defense, particularly in the secondary. Delpit has a down year, but he’s still my top safety and a play-making machine at the position.
28) Baltimore Ravens
Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
The Ravens lost star linebacker C.J. Mosley in free agency last year leaving a big hole in the middle of their defense. Murray is really fast for a linebacker and he can cover the entire field, sideline-to-sideline.
29) Tennessee Titans
Tyler Biadasz, OL, Wisconsin
The Titans proved this year that there is still tremendous value in a dominant running game. They have big decisions this offseason on resigning RB Derrick Henry and QB Ryan Tannehill, but either way the interior of their offensive line can use a boost for the hardcore running scheme they have.
30) Green Bay Packers
Michael Pittman, WR, USC
Wide receiver is far and away the top need for the Packers this offseason. Pittman is one of my favorite players in this class. He has a big frame and he’s aggressive at the point of the catch but the best part of his game is after the catch. Pittman will slide in perfectly next to WR Davante Adams.
31) San Francisco 49ers
Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
The 49ers can use a safety like McKinney over the top to button up the best defense in the league. They obviously have a dominant front 7, but their secondary is lacking a little. McKinney is a day one starter on any team at the next level.
32) Kansas City Chiefs
Cesar Ruiz, OL, Michigan
The Chiefs biggest need this offseason is upgrading the interior of their offensive line. Developing a run game is necessary to take some of the load off QB Patrick Mahomes’ shoulders. Ruiz is neck-and-neck with Biadasz at this point as the top interior offensive lineman in this class.
Round Two:
33) Cincinnati Bengals
Austin Jackson, OT, USC
34) Indianapolis Colts (via WAS)
Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
35) Detroit Lions
Trey Adams, OT, Washington
36) New York Giants
Ross Blacklock, DL, TCU
37) Los Angeles Chargers
Josh Jones, OT, Houston
38) Carolina Panthers
Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
39) Miami Dolphins
D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
40) Arizona Cardinals
Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
41) Cleveland Browns
Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
42) Jacksonville Jaguars
Neville Gallimore, DL, Oklahoma
43) Chicago Bears (via LV)
Lloyd Cushenberry III, OL, LSU
44) Indianapolis Colts
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
45) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
46) Denver Broncos
Alaric Jackson, OT, Iowa
47) Atlanta Falcons
Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
48) New York Jets
Marlon Davidson, EDGE, Auburn
49) Pittsburgh Steelers
J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
50) Chicago Bears
Thaddeus Moss, TE, LSU
51) Dallas Cowboys
Ashtyn Davis, S, Cal
52) Los Angeles Rams
Tommy Kraemer, OL, Notre Dame
53) Philadelphia Eagles
Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State
54) Buffalo Bills
Nick Harris, OL, Washington
55) Atlanta Falcons (via NE)
Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
56) Miami Dolphins (via NO)
Calvin Throckmorton, OT, Oregon
57) Houston Texans
Shane Lemieux, OL, Oregon
58) Minnesota Vikings
K.J. Hamler, WR, Penn State
59) Seattle Seahawks
Zach Baun, EDGE, Wisconsin
60) Baltimore Ravens
Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah
61) Tennessee Titans
Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
62) Green Bay Packers
Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia
63) Seattle Seahawks (via SF)
Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame
64) Kansas City Chiefs
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU
Round Three:
65) Cincinnati Bengals
Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
66) Washington Redskins
Damien Lewis, OL, LSU
67) Detroit Lions
Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
68) New York Jets (via NYG)
Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
69) Carolina Panthers
Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
70) Miami Dolphins
Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
71) Los Angeles Chargers
Evan Weaver, LB, Cal
72) Arizona Cardinals
Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
73) Jacksonville Jaguars
Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
74) Cleveland Browns
Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
75) Indianapolis Colts
Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
76) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Justin Madubuike, DL, Texas A&M
77) Denver Broncos
Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
78) Atlanta Falcons
Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
79) New York Jets
A.J. Green, CB, Oklahoma State
80) Las Vegas Raiders
Kenny Willekes, EDGE, Michigan State
81) Las Vegas Raiders (via CHI)
Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
82) Dallas Cowboys
Lamar Jackson, CB, Nebraska
83) Denver Broncos (via PIT)
Daryl Williams, OL, Mississippi State
84) Los Angeles Rams
Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame
85) Philadelphia Eagles
Anfernee Jennings, EDGE, Alabama
86) Buffalo Bills
Prince Tega-Wonogho, OT, Auburn
87) New England Patriots
Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
88) New Orleans Saints
Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
89) Minnesota Vikings
Ben Bredeson, OL, Michigan
90) Cleveland Browns (via HOU)
Joe Bachie, LB, Michigan State
91) Las Vegas Raiders (via SEA)
Rashard Lawrence, DL, LSU
92) Baltimore Ravens
Van Jefferson, WR, Florida
93) Tennessee Titans
Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
94) Green Bay Packers
Shaquille Quarterman, LB, Miami
95) Kansas City Chiefs
Jacob Phillips, LB, LSU
96) Denver Broncos (via SF)
James Lynch, DL, Baylor
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