NFL Mock Draft 2.0
Author | Michael Weitzner
Now that I’ve started to do these mock drafts again, I can’t stop. NFL Mock Draft 2.0 is here! There isn’t much different in the top 5—and there probably won’t be much change until still trades up or one of these teams makes a huge free agency splash. Regardless, there are some guys moving way up (looking at you Patrick Queen) and some who jumped into the first after not making the cut in the last mock draft. If you want to check out our NFL Mock Draft 1.0, click here! If you want to check out our Draft Over/Under, click here!
Now that I’ve started to do these mock drafts again, I can’t stop. NFL Mock Draft 2.0 is here! There isn’t much different in the top 5—and there probably won’t be much change until still trades up or one of these teams makes a huge free agency splash. Regardless, there are some guys moving way up (looking at you Patrick Queen) and some who jumped into the first after not making the cut in the last mock draft. If you want to check out our NFL Mock Draft 1.0, click here! If you want to check out our Draft Over/Under, click here!
1. Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
We’ve known for months that Burrow was going to be the pick. Don’t overthink it.
2. Washington Football – Chase Young, Edge, Ohio St.
Every video I see of Young on Twitter reinforces the fact that he is going to be a problem off the edge.
3. Detroit Lions – Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
The best comp for Simmons is Derwin James, who fell to #17 in the 2018 Draft for no apparent reason. The league isn’t going to make the same mistake with Simmons, who can be at all three levels of the defense.
5. Miami Dolphins – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
Same analysis as last draft: Tua will not still be available at #5 and the Dolphins will trade up to #3 to get him. Even if Tua doesn’t play a single snap in 2020, this is the right pick.
6. Los Angeles Chargers – Jordan Love, QB, Utah St.
Same pick as last draft . . . With the Phillip Rivers Era officially over, the Chargers need a quarterback. Unless something drastic changes during free agency, the best quarterback on LA’s roster is Tyrod Taylor. I can’t see a scenario where the Chargers brass sit down and seriously think they are okay at the quarterback position.
7. Carolina Panthers – Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio St.
8. Arizona Cardinals – Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
9. Jacksonville Jaguars – Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
10. Cleveland Browns - Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama
11. New York Jets – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Come March 18th, Robby Anderson and Demaryius Thomas are free agents. Barring a big free agency splash at wide receiver, Jamison Chowder and Quincy Enunwa are the top 2 receivers. That’s not fair to Sam Darnold. Give him a real wide receiver!
12. Las Vegas? Raiders - Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
13. Indianapolis Colts - Justin Herbert, QB, Oregan
Do the Colts have confidence in Jacoby Brissett? I have no idea! But I can tell you one thing: if the Colts draft Justin Herbert (who I personally think is the most overrated player in this draft), you will have the answer to my question.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
15. Denver Broncos - Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
16. Atlanta Falcons - K'Lavon Chaisson, Edge, LSU
17. Dallas Cowboys - CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
Here is the complete list of quality secondary players on the Cowboys:
I exaggerate to prove my point. Dallas needs secondary help. With Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper, and Byron Jones all becoming free agents, its unlikely the Cowboys keep all three. My bet is Dak and Cooper stay.
18. Miami Dolphins (from PIT) – Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Dolphins are picking? You know what that means, you get my thoughts! According to www.footballoutsiders.com, Miami had the worst offensive line in the NFL and a 11.2% Adjusted Sack Rate (also worst in the NFL). If Miami takes a quarterback with their first pick, OL needs to be taken with the second pick.
19. Las Vegas! Raiders (from CHI) - Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from LAR) - Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
21. Philadelphia Eagles - A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
22. Buffalo Bills - Javon Kinlaw, DL, South Carolina
23. New England Patriots - Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin
Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins are free agents, and following Tre Flowers departure last offseason, the Patriots need to reload on defense. It’s extremely likely that neither Van Noy nor Collins returns, opting to play in Miami or Detriot for more money (both coaches are Belichick disciples).
24. New Orleans Saints – Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
25. Minnesota Vikings - Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
26. Miami Dolphins (from HOU) - Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
It’s a Dolphins pick so there will be an explanation . . . The Dolphins need help at almost every position. This is especially true for the secondary. Brian Flores loves to play in dime (6 defensive backs) and the Dolphins currently have four (at most) defensive backs that are reliable.
27. Seattle Seahawks – Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
Same pick, same analysis: Would the Seahawks really draft another running back? My answer: have you seen how they play offense? The Seahawks ran the ball 54.34% of their offensive plays. That’s 6th highest run rate in the NFL. Jonathan Taylor is a complete stud.
28. Baltimore Ravens – Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State
29. Tennessee Titans - Matt Hennessy, C, Temple
30. Green Bay Packers - Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
31. San Francisco 49ers – Bryce Hall, CB, Virgina
32. Kansas City Chiefs - Grant Delpit, S, LSU
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