Mock Draft 6.0: 2 Rounds!

Here is my first ever 2 round mock so be nice. Biggest difference is we may see positions like RB, TE, Safety come off the board in a big way in round 2 because of the way the position has been valued in the draft. We also get teams like the Colts, Steelers, Bears, Texans, Bills and Rams entering the fray. All 32 teams are in the party. TRADES ARE ACTIVE. I have a total of 11 trades in this one because 2 rounds forces me to value both rounds as a team would rather than stacking as much assets as I can to get a team into the fray. I have done a lot of research and have solidified some of my own opinions from sources like Draft Network, Bleacher Report, ESPN, NFL.com, and independent twitter scouts and their clips. I have not watched my own film, so take this with a grain of salt. Just doing it for fun. Let’s get into it.

   1.       Cincinnati Bengals – QB Joe Burrow, LSU Team Needs: QB, EDGE, iOL, LB

Miami wants to move up. If the price is anything more than 5, 18, 2021 1^st and a 2^nd rounder then this will be the pick.

   2.       Washington Redskins – EDGE Chase Young, Ohio St Team Needs: WR, CB, OT, TE, CB, iOL

This is more of an obvious selection than Burrow to Cincy now.

   3.       TRADE! Los Angeles Chargers (from Detroit Lions) – QB Justin Herbert, Oregon Team Needs: QB, OT, RB

TRADE DETAILS: CHARGERS GET PICK 3, LIONS GET PICK 6, PICK 37, 2021 2ND, 2021 4TH

Chargers need to jump the Dolphins to get their QB of choice. It is slowly becoming clear that Tua may not be QB2 on anyone’s boards because they can’t get their Doctors to look at him again pre-draft.

   4.       New York Giants – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa Team Needs: LB, OT, EDGE

I am hearing Simmons here. But they need to go tackle to protect Daniel Jones and Saquon.

   5.       Miami Dolphins – QB Tua Tagovaiola, Alabama Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

I am of the belief that Herbert is the pick if both are available. But I also think that you may need to move up to get Herbert. Chargers have to get this pick right more than Miami because of the ammo MIA has. I don’t believe Love is the pick at 5, and I don’t believe this will be any other pick besides a QB. He is still an amazing player, no one knows how long he will be able to play though.

   6.       Detroit Lions (from LA Chargers) – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio St Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

Lions will take anything to move out of this pick. Even though they only pick up an additional 2 this year, it may be for the best to collect more picks in future years as there is less clarity this year on players than ever before because of the virus.

   7.       TRADE! New York Jets (from Carolina Panthers) – OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE

TRADE DETAILS: JETS GET PICK 7, PANTHERS GET PICK 11 AND 79, AND A 2021 4^TH

Jets don’t have to give up their 2^nd or the better of their 2 3rds. They can sit tight and select the best tackle available to them at 11 or pay a modest price to make sure they get their guy. I am under the belief that tackle is the pick here or they trade back into the first to select one if they go WR first.

   8.       Arizona Cardinals – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn Team Needs: DT, EDGE, LB, OT

Birdies are telling us that Brown is the pick and I don’t want to toot my own horn, but I was banging the table for DT to be the pick in Mock 1.0 (had Kinlaw because Brown was taken). If Brown goes at 7, I think they go back to RT and pickup Wills or Wirfs.   

   9.       Jacksonville Jaguars – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson Team Needs: EDGE, DT, LB, CB, WR, OT, S

Jags may be interested in trading back, but not if Simmons is available.

   10.   TRADE! Miami Dolphins (from Cleveland Browns) – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

TRADE DETAILS: DOLPHINS GET PICK 10, BROWNS GET PICK 18, PICK 56, 2021 2^nd from HOU

I believe the Dolphins make a trade up. I believe they will trade up for a tackle, not a QB. A couple teams like Jacksonville, Cleveland, and Carolina all are teams that may be looking to collect quite a few picks. Miami needs to get their LT of the future. I believe there is a large difference between Becton/Thomas and Jones/Jackson.

   11.   Carolina Panthers (from New York Jets) – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, iOL

Panthers should be collecting picks. Rumors are that they actually prefer Kinlaw to Brown and so if they can collect picks and pick their guy. Win-win.

   12.   Las Vegas Raiders – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma Team Needs: WR, CB, DT, S

I have now successfully mocked each of these 3 WRs to the Raiders so I cannot be wrong. I can see them taking all of these players to be honest. Today I am on Lamb because he provides a true WR1 in the sense of someone who you can trust to come down with the football when you need a play.

   13.   San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts) – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, DT

There is an argument to be had that this is Ruggs. Shanahan values speed over anything else. Ruggs has that and has great hands. Jeudy is fast but it’s not even a race. But I go with Jeudy because of the void that Sanders leaves as a possession player that JimmyG can rely on to be where he needs to be.

   14.   Tampa Bay Buccaneers – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia Team Needs: OT, RB

If the Bucs can land one of these guys without moving up… the only way it happens is if we see a trade up from someone behind them like Denver or Miami going to get their guy. The players the Bucs need to see taken ahead of them are of the following: Kinlaw or Henderson, 3 OTs, 3 QBs, 2 WRs.

   15.   Denver Broncos – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Team Needs: WR, OT, CB

Denver will talk to teams about jumping to that 7-11 sweet spot to get Ruggs, but he is here at 15. It’s a big ask for them to give up picks considering they don’t have any extra’s but they would to get Ruggs if they don’t think he will be there.

   16.   Atlanta Falcons – CB CJ Henderson, Florida Team Needs: CB, DT, RB

This pick can be had for the right price. An EDGE needy team that wants Chaisson like MIN/JAX/PHI. If the Falcons do stay put, Henderson is the pick. Trufant signing with Detroit leaves a huge void on a team that had a terrible defense last year to begin with. Henderson is the best man cover corner in this draft, just not as all-around talented as Okudah.

   17.   Dallas Cowboys – EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU Team Needs: CB, S, EDGE, iOL

There are enough secondary pieces in the 2^nd that they can pick from the litter there. The EDGE class drop off is steep and Chaisson has rare athletic traits.

   18.   Cleveland Browns (from Dolphins via Steelers) – OT Josh Jones, Houston Team Needs: OT, S, LB

The new Cleveland GM is Andrew Berry. But Paul DePodesta comes from the Sashi Brown tree and he has a loud voice in the draft room. Sashi loved trading down. Turns out this is great for them, as they still get a powerful LT to protect Baker and pick up 2 2nds in the process.

   19.   TRADE! Indianapolis Colts (from Raiders via Bears) – QB Jordan Love, Utah St Team Needs: WR, TE, CB

TRADE DETAILS: COLTS GET PICK 19, RAIDERS GET PICK 34 AND 2021 1ST

JAX, NE, NO, GB. All teams that may have interest in Jordan Love. If you want your QB nowadays, this is the price you pay.

   20.   Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams) – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU Team Needs: EDGE, DT, CB, WR, OT, S

I’ve heard an interesting comp for Fulton recently. AJ Bouye. Who the Jags payed top dollar for a few years ago, and just traded away because his production began to decline. Fulton can be up and down, but his style fits this system well.

   21.   Philadelphia Eagles – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU Team Needs: WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE

Queen and Murray top the big board for most here, but Jefferson is a great scheme fit and Philly frankly doesn’t value LBs in this part of the draft usually.

   22.   Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills) – CB AJ Terrell, Clemson Team Needs: CB, WR, DT, iOL, EDGE

Minnesota values tall, long, and strong corners at the point of attack that play tight man. They cannot find a more perfect fit than Terrell. Take the big need at corner here and address EDGE, WR, or one of the many other underrated needs this team has at 25.

   23.   TRADE! Baltimore Ravens (from New England Patriots) – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma Team Needs: LB, iOL

TRADE DETAILS: RAVENS GET PICK 23, PATRIOTS GET PICK 28 AND 92

Ravens have the best roster and fewest needs. They have two 3^rd rounders. Murray is THE missing player for this defense. Saints getting pissed that they missed on Love and now Murray.

   24.   New Orleans Saints – LB Patrick Queen, LSU Team Needs: OG, CB, LB

Saints are very interesting. Very few needs, so they could address anything. I will keep them going after the local LB in Queen, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the iOL Ruiz goes here.

   25.   Minnesota Vikings – EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn St Team Needs: CB, WR, DT, iOL, EDGE

This is a possible trade back spot; however, I think a lot of the teams in this area will try to trade back. With the question marks on some players because of the COVID-19 situation, many will likely try to collect picks for next year and will slide back because this part of the class is very deep. Having multiple picks between now and the top of the 3^rd round is great for roster building. That being said, Minny will stay put and select the best EDGE on the board and wait on this very deep WR class. They won’t find a comparable EDGE later.

   26.   TRADE! Detroit Lions (from Dolphins via Texans) – EDGE AJ Epenesa, Iowa Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

TRADE DETAILS: LIONS GET PICK 26, DOLPHINS GET PICK 35 AND 85

Lions trade back from 3 to 6 and pick up that extra 2nd at 37. They don’t mind parting with 35 and an extra 3rd to get back up and get a perfect scheme fit for Patricia in the New England defense. Epenesa isn’t your bendy speed rusher, but this style of defense values a run-stuffing, pressure getting big man on the edge.

   27.   TRADE! Cleveland Browns (from Seattle Seahawks) – S Xavier McKinney, Alabama Team Needs: OT, S, LB

TRADE DETAILS: CLEVELAND GETS PICK 27, SEATTLE GETS PICK 41 AND 74

The Browns picked up a 2^nd in their trade back with Miami. So, they trade back up into the first to make sure they get the top safety on their board and only give up one of their 2 3^rd rounders. McKinney can play deep or can move up and play the slot if they need.  

   28.   New England Patriots (from Baltimore Ravens) – DT Ross Blacklock, TCU Team Needs: QB, WR, EDGE, TE

They have lost more than Brady this offseason. Danny Shelton, their Nose, Kyle Van Noy, their best pass rusher and Jamie Collins at LB. They may sit tight and take Murray themselves at 23. But Blacklock has been excellent when healthy in the Big 12. Addressing that front seven on defense will be priority #1 for Belichick.

   29.   Tennessee Titans – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU Team Needs: OT, CB, EDGE, DT

There are 4 top 50 or so prospects this year from TCU. Gladney may be the best of them all. He is a stubborn, feisty man corner. Tennessee plays tight man coverage and just lost one of their more underrated players in Logan Ryan at nickel. Gladney can learn the position there or kick Adoree’ Jackson into nickel as well. Jeff isn’t crazy tall, but he makes up for it in grit.

   30.   Green Bay Packers – WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado Team Needs: WR, TE, LB

I liked Shenault here in an earlier mock because this type of a gadget for Rodgers is just what he needs to improve this offense. If Love falls to 30, they may consider it. But they are still in a Super Bowl window and need to address weapons for Aaron ASAP. He does have a medical concern which may have him fall in the draft.

   31.   TRADE! Jacksonville Jaguars – OT Austin Jackson, USC Team Needs: EDGE, DT, LB, CB, WR, OT, S

TRADE DETAILS: JAGUARS GET PICK 31, 49ERS GET PICKS 42, 116, 140 AND 2021 4TH ROUND PICK (FROM LA RAMS)

This team has so many needs with the recent upheaval of their roster. Blacklock would’ve been a nice fit here, but when you trade back into the 1^st round you are going for someone you need to make sure you have locked down for 5 or 6 years. Austin Jackson is young and raw but has immense room to grow. Safety could be a thought for this trade, but they took Simmons earlier and he is versatile enough to be tasked with multiple roles.

   32.   Kansas City Chiefs – RB De’Andre Swift, Georgia Team Needs: CB, LB, iOL, RB

Hearing this is pick is going to be a weapon for Mahomes. In an abbreviated offseason, the one position that needs to “adjust” the least is the RB position. Corner is a need, but they have resigned Breeland and it isn’t as necessary to add now.

   33.   Cincinnati Bengals – iOL Cesar Ruiz, Michigan Team Needs: QB, EDGE, iOL, LB

Bengals get the number 1 player on the board in both rounds. Ruiz is a versatile player and can succeed at a high level either at center or guard. Billy Price didn’t pan out a few years ago, but it’s time to retool and get Burrow surrounded with talent.

   34.   Las Vegas Raiders (from Colts via Redskins) – CB Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn Team Needs: DT, CB, S, WR

Picking up a future 1^st rounder is no small accomplishment, so when you get the chance you jump at it. Especially when the positions you covet are as deep as the corner and safety groups this year. Noah is the pick because of his pure speed that Oakland could use against a guy like Tyreek Hill.

   35.   Miami Dolphins (from Detroit Lions) – RB JK Dobbins, Ohio St Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

They snuck in a last-minute visit to the team HQ before the mandatory lockdown with Dobbins. Out of every RB, they called him. He is the 1A to Jordan Howard.

   36.   New York Giants – S Grant Delpit, LSU Team Needs: LB, OT, EDGE

Best player available and a position that could be upgraded. If we went Simmons in Round 1, this would likely be Isaiah Wilson from Georgia. Really dark horse pick here is Willie Gay Jr from Miss. St. But I think everyone in NY would be stoked about this selection.

   37.   TRADE! Jacksonville Jaguars (from Lions via Chargers) – WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona St Team Needs: EDGE, DT, LB, CB, WR, OT, S

TRADE DETAILS: JAGUARS GET PICK 37, LIONS GET EDGE YANNICK NGAKOUE

Yannick is as good as gone, but I think teams will balk at the price of more than a 1^st round pick. Jacksonville loads up in this draft with 4 top 40 selections. Rebuilding done right. WR isn’t the biggest need, but if they want to see if Minshew is the guy it is important to make sure they have the weapons at his disposal. Aiyuk is a blazer in space and that is one element this offense is missing.

   38.   Carolina Panthers – CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, iOL

With the rebuild underway, I wouldn’t be surprised if they trade out of all their natural picks. But the need at cornerback is severe. Johnson also has the ability to play safety and that versatility should be attractive for a new coach.

   39.   Miami Dolphins – S Ashtyn Davis, California Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

Miami has a bunch of new position coaches including the safeties coach, former Cal defensive coordinator… do you see where I’m going with this one? Davis will give Miami the ability to put Bobby McCain back in the slot, and Davis’ speed at free safety will give Miami a feared defense.

   40.   Houston Texans (from Arizona Cardinals) – DT Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M Team Needs: EDGE, DT, iOL

The loss of DJ Reader will be a big one if not replaced by a big body like Justin. Justin isn’t a nose tackle, but does have a good speed to power game that will be able to free JJ Watt (or vice-versa) and Co.

   41.   Seattle Seahawks (from Cleveland Browns) – OT Isaiah Wilson, Georgia Team Needs: WR, EDGE, DT, CB, S, OT, iOL

Seattle’s first pick from their trade down in the 1^st. Isaiah Wilson is a true hog-molly. A big, beefy right tackle that will fit the run-first style of the Seahawks. Their OL wasn’t good to begin with and they lost some depth, so addressing the OL is necessary.

   42.   San Francisco 49ers (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama Team Needs: CB, WR, DT, iOL

After picking up 3 fourth rounders in this trade, they now have the flexibility to move up and down as they please. So, time to address the glaring need at corner opposite Sherman. Diggs is a former WR (like his brother), but Saban saw his potential on defense. He is best used in zone, which the 49ers ran better than anyone else last year.

   43.   TRADE! Philadelphia Eagles (from Bears via Raiders) – EDGE Zack Baun, Wisconsin Team Needs: WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE

TRADE DETAILS: EAGLES GET PICK 43, BEARS GET PICKS 53, 103, AND 145

Eagles are a team that aren’t afraid to move up to get their guy. I don’t know if Baun is the perfect fit in this system, but he is a 1^st round player and shouldn’t have fallen this far. Schwartz used to be in charge of Detroit’s defense who employed similar versatile players. Baun will be used as a rusher on later downs and can be asked to drop in coverage as well.

   44.   Indianapolis Colts – WR Denzel Mims, Baylor Team Needs: WR, TE, CB

If this pick comes to reality, what a draft for Indy. QB of the future and an immediate upgrade at WR. Mims is best at contested catches and sometimes makes it a little harder on himself because he doesn’t get great separation. However, he has a great athletic frame (on paper) and if he can translate that to the game, this is a steal. He is also a very willing blocker.

   45.   Tampa Bay Buccaneers – RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU Team Needs: OT, RB

Tampa is crushing it. Get their tackle to protect Brady and now addressing a pass-catching RB for him. The Super Bowl window is open.

   46.   Denver Broncos – OT Ezra Cleveland, Boise St Team Needs: WR, OT, CB

The 1^st rounder spent on Garrett Boles a few years back was a categorical miss. Can’t go back and change it, so they fix it by getting an athletic tackle who has been rising up draft boards. Some can see him popping into the 1^st round.

   47.   Atlanta Falcons – RB Johnathan Taylor, Wisconsin Team Needs: CB, DT, RB

Signing Gurley could push the RB pick to the later rounds, but Taylor is such a good value here. Gurley wants to beat you with speed and athleticism. Taylor can do that, but he also doesn’t mind running you over in the process. Neville Gallimore DT from Oklahoma will receive a strong look here.

   48.   New York Jets – WR Jalen Reagor, TCU Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE

Jets fans may be pushing for Tee Higgins here, but the tall, less-athletic WR isn’t sought after by Gase as much as someone like Reagor with quickness and speed.

   49.   Pittsburgh Steelers – DT Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma Team Needs: DT, iOL, RB

Replacing all of a 6”2 305 lb. Javon Hargrave is a tall task. Gallimore is 6”2 304 lbs.… just saying. Gallimore isn’t as good at the read & react game, which is something he will need to learn at the next level. But he does bring a tenacity to attack the backfield that Pittsburgh covets in their DL.

   50.   Chicago Bears – iOL Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU Team Needs: iOL, CB, S, TE

After the surprising retirement of Kyle Long at guard in January, this a great part of the draft to find that 2^nd tier of interior OL (after Ruiz). Cushenberry played a lot of center but may be better suited for guard at the next level.

   51.   Dallas Cowboys – S Antoine Winfield Jr, Minnesota Team Needs: CB, S, EDGE, iOL

If you can’t believe he lasted this long, Dallas is right there with you. Injury question marks are the reason, and without a normal pre-draft process, he fell a little bit. Antoine can play a true deep safety, but he is also able to move to nickel and cares not for his own body when going down into the box for a tackle.

   52.   Los Angeles Rams – OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn Team Needs: LB, EDGE, iOL, OT, WR

The Rams will be the worst team in the NFC West this year. Their roster building idea of trading all of their draft picks for proven talent was working for the Super Bowl window. But then they decided they wanted to pay Goff and Gurley and Cooks. Then they realized they needed to pay Donald, and now Ramsey. They have run out of money. Whitworth is 38 years old at LT and the team needs to have a plan for when he hangs them up. Here is their insurance policy.

   53.   Chicago Bears (from Philadelphia Eagles) – S/LB Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois Team Needs: iOL, CB, S, TE

Really love this kid. A true chess piece that will be able to play safety, nickel, LB, and can rush the passer. A poor man’s Isaiah Simmons. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he is taken in the late first round.

   54.   Buffalo Bills – EDGE Terrell Lewis, Alabama Team Needs: EDGE, CB, RB

Terrell has been a stud when on the field. The issue is that he hasn’t been on the field very often. After acquiring Diggs, it is time to fill in some of the spots on defense and EDGE lost Lawson and Alexander this offseason.

   55.   Baltimore Ravens (from New England via Atlanta) – iOL Robert Hunt, Louisiana Team Needs: LB, iOL

Superficial things like a small school have never distracted the Ravens from taking rock stars. Hunt played tackle at ULL, but projects to the guard spot at the next level.

   56.   Cleveland Browns (from Dolphins via Saints) – LB Willie Gay Jr, Mississippi St Team Needs: OT, S, LB

Prior to the combine, no one was taking this kid seriously. Then he blew the roof off that dome in Indy with his 40 and athletic testing. He had some off-field issues that caused him to miss half of last season, but his athletic prowess is something Cleveland should covet.

   57.   Los Angeles Rams (from Houston Texans) – EDGE Josh Uche, Michigan Team Needs: LB, EDGE, CB, iOL, OT

Josh Uche had the best pass rush win rate of all players last year in college. However, it is partially because he had very limited reps rushing the passer, under 100 reps total. The good thing about that is that the Rams can use him similar to how Michigan did. Uche can be asked to rush on later downs and cover on earlier downs. He isn’t as polished as Zack Baun is, but this position needs to be addressed.

   58.   Minnesota Vikings – WR Tee Higgins, Clemson Team Needs: CB, WR, DT, iOL, EDGE

Diggs’ trade leaves their ability to stretch the field a little hindered. Higgins is good at just that. He isn’t very fast but he is good at the contested catch and making sure you get Cousins another weapon should be of the utmost importance.

   59.   Seattle Seahawks – EDGE Curtis Weaver, Boise St Team Needs: WR, EDGE, DT, CB, S, OT, iOL

Clowney has yet to sign as of this writing. They still need to address the position even if he does come back. Weaver is an odd study. He doesn’t have the body-type or athletic standing to explain why he is so consistent with getting to the QB. He beats blocks by being very technical, but he is good for about 8 sacks a year or so.

   60.   Baltimore Ravens – RB Cam Akers, Florida St Team Needs: LB, iOL

This is a true luxury pick but when you are this talented you can do it. Ingram is now on the wrong side of 30 and can be cut next year to save a few million and only have a minimal dead cap. Akers could prove to be the best back in this year’s class. He falls because of how poorly his offensive line at FSU made him look sometimes.

   61.   Tennessee Titans – OT Lucas Niang, TCU Team Needs: OT, CB, EDGE, DT

As big of a hole Conklin will leave, I believe Tennessee believes this position can be taken care of with their in-house talent. However, when you have a guy like Niang that falls due to a late season injury, you have to take the chance. His tape is very solid and he would probably be a 1^st round draft pick without the injury.

   62.   Green Bay Packers – LB Malik Harrison, Ohio St Team Needs: WR, TE, LB

If Queen or Murray fall to them at 30, I think that is no doubt the play. But there are a few options for rangy middle of the field players in this round. Malik Harrison isn’t as sideline to sideline as Queen or Murray are, but he does give you the tackling and “thumping” power to bring some fear to the middle of the defense.

   63.   TRADE! New England Patriots (from Chiefs vis 49ers) – QB Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma Team Needs: QB, WR, EDGE, TE

TRADE DETAILS: PATRIOTS GET PICK 63, CHIEFS GET PICKS 87 AND 92

I have no earthly idea about the Patriots and what they are going to do. And I know this is a big gap in picks for the Chiefs, but not having many picks the rest of this draft and getting 2 3rds is very helpful. I do not believe the Patriots will go for a backup QB this draft unless one presents itself. Stidham will go into the season as the starter. But I am generally fearful that Hurts goes here. My fear is making this pick.   

   64.   Seattle Seahawks (from Kansas City Chiefs) – DB Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne Team Needs: WR, EDGE, DT, CB, S, OT, iOL

Kyle has Seahawks player written all over him. “Super try-hard”, “dynamic athlete”, “blue collar attitude” is how some describe him. The Seahawks defense hasn’t been good since they lost the Legion of Boom. Getting someone who can play multiple positions whether it be nickel, strong safety, or free safety, will be incredibly important for a team that used to feature Earl Thomas. Earl was known for being everywhere on the field and always around the ball. Kyle played at the D2 level, but was the clear-cut best player in the country at that level.

Top 50 Big Board 4.0

Big Board Top 50 (for the Miami Dolphins) 4.0

   1.       Joe Burrow, QB LSU

   2.       Tua Tagovaiola, QB Alabama

   3.       Justin Herbert, QB Oregon  

   4.       Chase Young, EDGE Ohio St

   5.       Mekhi Becton, OT Louisville

   6.       Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia

   7.       Tristan Wirfs, OT Iowa

   8.       Jedrick Wills, OT Alabama

   9.       Isaiah Simmons, LB/S Clemson

   10.   Derrick Brown, DL Auburn

   11.   Jeff Okudah, CB Ohio St

   12.   K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE LSU

   13.   Jordan Love, QB Utah St

   14.   Austin Jackson, OT USC

   15.   Javon Kinlaw, DL South Carolina

   16.   Josh Jones, OT Houston

   17.   Henry Ruggs, WR Alabama

   18.   Cesar Ruiz, iOL Michigan

   19.   Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama

   20.   CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma

   21.   Xavier McKinney, DB Alabama

   22.   Jeremy Chinn, LB/S Southern Illinois

   23.   CJ Henderson, CB Florida

   24.   Antoine Winfield, DB Minnesota

   25.   JK Dobbins, RB Ohio St

   26.   De’Andre Swift, RB Georgia

   27.   Zack Baun, LB Wisconsin

   28.   Grant Delpit, DB LSU

   29.   Yetur Gross-Matos, DL Penn St

   30.   Ashtyn Davis, DB California

   31.   AJ Epenesa, DL Iowa

   32.   Cam Akers, RB Florida St

   33.   Kyle Dugger, DB Lenoir-Rhyne

   34.   Johnathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin

   35.   Patrick Queen, LB LSU

   36.   Kenneth Murray, LB Oklahoma

   37.   Marlon Davidson, DL Auburn

   38.   Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU

   39.   Jonah Jackson, iOL Ohio St

   40.   Lloyd Cushenberry, iOL LSU

   41.   Kristian Fulton, CB LSU

   42.   Robert Hunt, iOL Louisiana

   43.   AJ Terrell, CB Clemson

   44.   Josh Uche, EDGE Michigan

   45.   Davon Hamilton, NT Ohio St

   46.   Ross Blacklock, DT TCU

   47.   Jeff Gladney, CB TCU

   48.   Isaiah Wilson, OT Georgia

   49.   Bradlee Anae, EDGE Utah

   50.   Tyler Biadasz, iOL Wisconsin

Mock Draft 5.0: Bazin vs Stanhouse

Mock Draft 5.0: Bazin vs Stanhouse

Alright so a year removed but we are doing another Bazin vs Stanhouse mock draft. Bazin will be doing the AFC (Miami) picks and Stanhouse will be doing the NFC (Tampa) so both of us will be representing our favorite teams. There will be trades active in this mock and the team with the pick can look to trade out or a team can ask to trade up to a team on the clock. (Note: If two teams from the same conference want to trade, the person from the other conference has to “accept” the trade but the same conference owner will make the selection).

   1.       KB: Cincinnati Bengals – QB Joe Burrow, LSU Team Needs: QB, EDGE, iOL, LB

KB: This is a slam dunk. Any questions? Didn’t think so.

TS: No questions, but the 2^nd pick is actually the best player in the draft and is a steal already.

   2.       TS: Washington Redskins – EDGE Chase Young, Ohio St Team Needs: WR, CB, OT, TE, CB, iOL

TS: AKA Defensive Rookie of the Year.

KB: It’s so dumb that we can put that award in pen already, but it is pretty much true.

TS: Before I make Detroit’s pick, do you think that pick might be a trading target for a QB?

KB: As far as Miami goes, the Dolphins don’t want to package one of their 1sts to come up. Chargers may have interest though…

TS: How does the 3rd pick for the 6th, 37th and 2021 2nd rounder sound?

   3.       TRADE! KB: Los Angeles Chargers – QB Tua Tagovaiola, Alabama Team Needs: QB, OT, RB, CB

KB: Surprised you weren’t asking for more to be honest! The Chargers will take that trade and their franchise QB. I believe Tua is the top guy behind Burrow.

TS: Giants have an obvious need at OT, but which one is the question. 4 good options.

KB: I’ll just say I’m not envious of you at this pick. This is one of the toughest decisions of the draft to peg.

   4.       TS: New York Giants – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa Team Needs: LB, OT, EDGE

TS: Wirfs has the most upside of all OL, but I think Wills is more NFL ready to play day 1.

TS: Wills is so fundamentally strong, he’s almost ready to be a coach, based on what I watched on a comparison video between the two. But the athlete you find in Wirfs is rarer and he’s not a liability in the “fundamentals”. It’s going to really depend on what the new coach is looking for.

KB: Alright alright… so I got a couple weird offers for two AFC teams that may want to move up to jump Detroit for Okudah. To Houston… I’ll give you pick 5 and a sack of potatoes for Deshaun Watson.

TS: I mean considering Watson might not like the Texans anymore… nah this GM just didn’t want Hop and Hop didn’t want them. Next.

KB: Alright to Jacksonville… Pick 5 and 56 (late 2^nd) for pick 9 and Yannick Ngakoue. Jacksonville should love this lockdown corner and Ngakoue has made it clear he wants out.

   5.       TRADE! KB: Jacksonville Jaguars (from Miami Dolphins) – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio St Team Needs: DT, LB, CB, OT, S

TS: Wow this one is weird. Using a bad relationship player to trade up. I can’t say no to this.

KB: Okudah is the next Ramsey without the known attitude issues. How about them apples Detroit? Miami with the middle finger!

   6.       TS: Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Chargers) – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

TS: Freak athlete that many say will go top 4. Jabrill Peppers type that can play safety or slot corner.

KB: I really wasn’t sure where this pick would go without Okudah/Young. Derrick Brown would’ve been solid, but they got a true chess piece. Also, Jabrill Peppers as a comp is a slap in the face to Simmons. He is a true Unicorn.

TS: True, being a unicorn, there might not be a good comp. Anyways, Panthers pick is a bit easier now… funny you should mention him.

   7.       TS: Carolina Panthers – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, iOL

TS: Another top prospect of this draft. I don’t think this pick is difficult. Panthers need everything on defense, so they’ll be happy with any one of the last 3 picks to fall to them.

KB: Surprised the Panthers didn’t entertain trade offers. I don’t see a team besides maybe AZ that takes Brown between here and 13-14.

   8.       TS: Arizona Cardinals – OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama Team Needs: DT, EDGE, LB, OT

TS: Will play right side, day one starter that can make the cardinals suddenly one of the best offenses in the NFL.

KB: Securing Hopkins for them was huge, but I think the OL is still a work in progress. I do agree with this pick.

   9.       KB: Miami Dolphins (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – QB Justin Herbert, Oregon Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

KB: Move back and pick up Ngakoue for just a 2^nd rounder and still getting a QB that they do really like? Sign me up!

TS: I really like Herbert, but I think there is a big QB drop off after him. 3 really good ones and the rest are projects at best.

   10.   KB: Cleveland Browns – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville Team Needs: OT, S, LB

KB: Addressed right tackle in free agency. Time to get the stopgap for the left side.

TS: No contest with this pick. Makes sense.

   11.   KB: New York Jets – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE

KB: Jets “attempted” to rebuild their OL in free agency. This guy is already the best of the bunch they brought in this offseason.

TS: Again, no argument. I believe these are the teams the top 4 OL will go to in this draft, with maybe a change in where they land.

KB: I am pretty confident about OL to NYJ, but what do you think about WR considering the gaping hole at WR1?

TS: Maybe they trade back up into the first, or maybe they won’t even have to because of the depth in this WR class. Also, nobody seems to agree when they are going to be drafted. They need to help out Darnold out as they have set themselves up for failure. But addressing the OL should help out the offense as a whole, run and pass.

   12.   KB: Las Vegas Raiders – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama Team Needs: WR, CB, DT

KB: Amari Cooper 2.0? I don’t think so. Amari can be a lazy route runner at times and his get-off can be lackluster. Jeudy is a technician and while he may be quiet off the field, his play wouldn’t show it.

TS: I’ve seen Jeudy as the general first WR off the board, but I don’t think so.

KB: I have Lamb, Jeudy, Ruggs as my big board. But the Raiders value championship pedigree teams with all of their Clemson/Bama picks last year under new GM Mayock.

TS: I think Lamb is the man, but that makes sense from the Raiders perspective.

TS: While the 49ers need draft picks, I think they are more likely to trade the 31st pick and get a new star here. Lots of potential picks here though…

   13.   TS: San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts) – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, DT

TS: I think this is the best WR in the class, with Jeudy also in contention. 49ers have needed a WR1 for a while. This pick makes them scary.

KB: I also think Jeudy would be WR1 for SF, but I’m with you given that he is gone. How do you pass on this kind of talent at a position of need?

   14.   TS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU Team Needs: OT, RB

TS: With Nassib gone, they need someone to replace 7 sacks in an important role. Perfect situation for Chaisson. He’ll need to time to develop as a starter, but the 20-year-old is extremely talented. Not to mention Barrett is likely short term.

KB: I feel like the Bucs make a splash early in this draft considering their new super bowl window. But this pick does make a lot of sense with them resigning Suh.

   15.   KB: Denver Broncos – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Team Needs: WR, CB, OT

KB: This is as bad a kept secret as Miami liking Tua. If he is here, they won’t wait.

KB: Hey Atlanta, this is Jon Gruden man. I have a feeling you guys have quite a few guys you like available at this spot, man. Would you want to move back and pick up pick 91 and move back 3 picks to 19? Knock on wood if you’re with me man.

   16.   TRADE! KB: Las Vegas Raiders (from Atlanta Falcons)  – CB CJ Henderson, Florida Team Needs: WR, DT, CB

TS: Atlanta will accept that offer. We do have a few players we like at this spot and one should be there at 19. An extra pick will certainly help.

KB: Two biggest needs. Two top 10 players on their board. Two leaders/high character guys. Two home runs.  

   17.   TS: Dallas Cowboys – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina Team Needs: CB, S, EDGE, OC

TS:  Most mocks have Kinlaw gone by now, but early mocks had the Cowboys drooling on Kinlaw. If he falls here, especially with Henderson and the 3 WRs gone, Kinlaw is the guy.

KB: Chaisson gone as well is big. I could see the Cowboys picking the guy that the Bucs don’t take between Chaisson and Kinlaw (assuming the WRs and Henderson are gone). But I’m not surprised with the fall. He is a top 10 player, just not a very valuable position.

   18.   KB: Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers) – OT Austin Jackson, USC Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

KB: As much as the focus is on the QB pick for Miami, this is actually the pick that I am the most worried about. If the top 4 tackles are gone (likely), what does Miami do? I go Jackson because he is still young at 20 years old and has room to grow but has maturity beyond his years (gave bone marrow to sister). Josh Jones is here but hasn’t taken a leap in development as much as I would’ve liked to see.

   19.   TS: Atlanta Falcons (from Las Vegas Raiders) – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma Team Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, RB

TS: I’m going with a dark horse that I think people are sleeping on. The Falcons need a lot of pieces on defense. Murray is a foundation to the direction they’re going. They’re happy with him, Chaisson or Henderson here.

KB: Oh wow! That is a dark horse. Haven’t seen this at all, but I can’t think of a traditional LB that they have. Jacksonville is in a bit of a pinch now and may want to trade out.

   20.   KB: Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams) – LB Patrick Queen, LSU Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, OT, S

KB: Jacksonville doesn’t get any good offers for a team wanting to jump Philly for a WR or someone wanting Love, so they will settle in nicely with a 3 down LB. The Jags have so many positions of need. However, after adding Okudah they will take a man to pair with Myles Jack.

TS: Trade back would’ve been ideal, but it’ll take a team to REALLY want one of the BPA.

   21.   TS: Philadelphia Eagles – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU Team Needs: WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE

TS: I think this pick is going to be WR. Maybe Higgins, but Jefferson still has nice height and can do anything the Eagles need him to do.

KB: Slam dunk pick. No complaints. Every team needs a different WR and this is exactly the version of WR that is missing for Wentz & Co.

   22.   TS: Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills) – EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn St Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, EDGE

TS: Many have a WR going here with the loss of Diggs, but this is a deep WR class, and they need a rusher with Griffen gone. Fear of him not being there at 25 makes this the pick now.

KB: REALLY?!? I don’t hate the player/fit/reason for this pick and you’re right I don’t know if he would’ve been there at 25. Not even surprised that it wasn’t a WR. They lost all of their corners. Cut Rhodes and lost CB2 and their nickel to Cincy in FA. They NEED a corner here but maybe you have one in mind at 25. To me their corner need is the biggest non-QB need going into the Draft amongst all teams

TS: Vikings need a lot.

KB: Belichick wants to move back here at pick 23. Any teams looking for Love or Josh Jones? We are OK with moving back to the 2^nd round for the right price. I have a feeling the Colts are interested. Any NFC teams?

TS: The Lions will make an offer, the 35^th and 67^th picks for the 23^rd and 195^th (6^th round).

KB: Colts are offering their pick at 34, a 2 next year and a 4^th this year at 122.

   23.   TRADE! KB: Indianapolis Colts (from New England Patriots) – QB Jordan Love, Utah St Team Needs: WR, QB

KB: If the Colts want Love in their live, they know it won’t come easy. They must jump a team like NO who are expected to value their backup QB as they have in previous years (Teddy). Good thing for Indy is that they still have a 2^nd this year after this trade, so they won’t be very long without picking again.

TS: I think it’s a great move for the Colts. I feel like the Pats could’ve taken Love for themselves, but they’re hungry for additional picks both this year and next. I entirely expect a trade back similar to this one.

   24.   TS: New Orleans Saints – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU Team Needs: OG, CB, LB

TS: This pick is either CB, WR, or Queen. There are a ton of options here and I don’t expect a trade back or luxury pick.

KB: I could see the Saints as a team in the Ruiz conversation with their iOL not particularly as talented as it has been. However, I like this pick a lot. Fulton isn’t forced to be a CB1. True BPA pick.

   25.   TS: Minnesota Vikings – WR Tee Higgins, Clemson Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, EDGE

TS: I feel that Higgins is actually a better fit for the Vikings than Jefferson. They could also go DB. Again, they have a lot of needs.

KB: WHAAAAAAA…T?!?! Hate it. Hate it so much. Higgins is Round 3 for me.

TS: Could be Mims or Gladney. In my opinion, they have 3 big needs. Only 2 picks in the 1^st.

KB: I agree with 3 big needs, and to be honest I could argue they have even more. But that’s why you address the dire need at corner at 22 and then maybe trade back and collect more picks to address the others. WR is so deep that Higgins would’ve been available in the 2^nd.

   26.   KB: Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans) – iOL Cesar Ruiz, Michigan Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

KB: Best center in the class. Best guard in the class. Will and can play either position especially for Miami that loves versatility. The idea for the draft to center around protecting the QB with multiple OL and eventually a RB. Jackson and Ruiz will do that.

TS: Seattle, per tradition, is looking to trade back and pick up some selections. Quite a few teams came in with a good offer, but GB being just a few picks away and adding the 136^th and 175^th picks (4^th and 5^th) win the bidding.

   27.   TRADE! TS: Green Bay Packers (from Seattle Seahawks) – OT Josh Jones, Houston Team Needs: WR, TE, DT

 TS: This could definitely be a WR, Mims or Reagor, but GB decided to stick to the board. Jones, I have higher than Jackson whom Miami selected earlier. The Pack have traded up in the last 2 drafts, Seattle hasn’t used their original 1st round pick since 2011!

KB: Packers getting some depth on the oft-injured OL. Like this move. I don’t mind Jones at all in the first round, I just think Jackson would be better for Miami’s system.

   28.   KB: Baltimore Ravens – LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin Team Needs: LB, iOL

KB: Not your prototype at LB, but he is perfect for the Ravens defensive scheme. They had some trouble getting an extension done with Judon, so they tagged him. Baun will be his replacement next year. But for the time being, the rich get richer.

TS: I think Baun is a good player, but I don’t agree. They could go BPA here and truly be fat with strength. That’s how the Ravens can take advantage of their Super Bowl window and become dominant. RB or Safety come to mind.

   29.   KB: Tennessee Titans – DE AJ Epenesa, Iowa Team Needs: OT, CB, EDGE, DT

KB: This is someone who was a top 10 pick after he played his last game in college. And now some don’t see him as a 1^st rounder at all because of his testing. Another issue is, he is very scheme specific, like Baun. Isn’t very bendy and won’t cause Von Miller-esque havoc. But he is a good enough rusher to create pressure in the pocket and is fantastic in run defense. Great add for a former Belichick disciple.

TS: 100% with you on this pick. Very talented and just what they need at the right value.

KB: This of course only happens if they are not the winner of the Clowney sweepstakes.

   30.   TS: Seattle Seahawks (from Green Bay Packers) – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU Team Needs: WR, EDGE, DT, OT, iOL

TS: The first of a trio of TCU players to go soon. With DL picked over, Seahawks address another need with the best available corner.

TS: Now the 49ers are on the phones. Looks like Detroit is interested in this pick for picks 35 and 109 in the 4^th.

   31.   TRADE! TS: Detroit Lions (from San Francisco 49ers) – CB AJ Terrell, Clemson Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

TS: I think this move completes the Lions draft. They missed on Okudah so they want to make sure they get their CB, moving in front of KC to do it. AJ has the speed and tools needed to compete on this level. If the 49ers stayed here, I could see them going after DT Blacklock from TCU to replace Buckener.

KB: KC didn’t get any favors with the board. Anyone want to move up to grab the 5th year option?

TS: How does 47, 91, and 199 for this pick sound? Atlanta has their eyes on a certain someone from their home state.

   32.   TRADE! TS: Atlanta Falcons – RB De’Andre Swift, Georgia Team Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, RB

TS: I think Swift fits this team, complimenting Gurley, and could be the best RB in the class. Getting this pick done in the first round means they get the 5^th year option instead of paying that kind of money to a veteran RB.

KB: Love this trade, love this pick. Great capper to our mock. Thanks Thomas!

Mock Draft 4.0 WITH TRADES 2020

Mock Draft 4.0 with Trades!!!

Here we go guys, first mock with trades. We have 4 more total mocks between now and draft night. Here is the schedule: 3 more mock draft Mondays (after today) and one on the Wednesday before the first round, which will be my “real comparable mock”. This one as well as the other 3 will be more of “what if this happens”. In other words, I want to show what might happen in a draft since no one really knows what is going to happen night of. One pick goes one way and it can change the whole draft. Anyways, I hate to look forward to next week already, but we got a doozy for you. I have done a lot of research and have solidified some of my own opinions from sources like Draft Network, Bleacher Report, ESPN, NFL.com, and independent twitter scouts and their clips. I have not watched my own film, so take this with a grain of salt. Just doing it for fun.

1.       Cincinnati Bengals – QB Joe Burrow, LSU Team Needs: QB, EDGE, iOL, LB (previous: Burrow)

Not happening.

2.       Washington Redskins – EDGE Chase Young, Ohio St Team Needs: WR, CB, OT, TE, CB (previous: Young)

Draft still hasn’t started.

3.       TRADE! Miami Dolphins – QB Tua Tagovaiola, Alabama Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

Trade details: Miami gets pick 3, Detroit gets pick 5 and 26.

Until I hear that Tua isn’t the guy… he is the guy.

4.       New York Giants – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson Team Needs: LB, OT, EDGE (previous: Becton)

I am switching from OL because I am trying to think of what I wouldn’t do so as to get in the mind of Gettleman. Don’t get me wrong, Simmons is GREAT! But you have to protect Saquon and Daniel Jones.

5.       Detroit Lions – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio St Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

Detroit has 2 first round picks now and they got the player they have been gunning for since they traded away Slay.

6.       Los Angeles Chargers – OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama Team Needs: QB, OT, RB (previous: Herbert)

Chargers all of the sudden have the pick of the litter at OL. They are going to see what options are available at QB later in the draft and possibly give Cam Newton a call.

7.       TRADE! Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Justin Herbert, Oregon Team Needs: DT, CB, S, EDGE, QB

Trade Details: Jacksonville gets pick 7, Carolina gets pick 9 and 73 (round 3)

I believe Carolina will actively pursuit moving back, especially if Herbert is available. Jacksonville just “committed” to Minshew by trading away Nick Foles. But when you have an opportunity to draft a guy with Herbert’s arm you generally don’t pass on it. Making sure you get your guy for a 3^rd rounder is a modest price to pay.

8.       Arizona Cardinals – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa Team Needs: DT, EDGE, LB, OT (previous: Wirfs)

BIG need at right tackle. I know this is a what-if type of mock but it’s hard to see anything but this being a right tackle.

9.       Carolina Panthers – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, iOL

The rebuild is real. I’m not sure if they will try to stack picks for this year or next, but a trade back at some point makes too much sense. Brown will likely slide if he makes it past Carolina but it seems like this pairing is meant to be.

10.   Cleveland Browns – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville Team Needs: OT, S, LB (previous: Wills)

Similar to the Cardinals. If this pick isn’t a left tackle, I’m not sure what I will do with my hands.

11.   TRADE! Tampa Bay Buccaneers – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia Team Needs: OT, RB

Trade Details: Tampa gets pick 11 and 120 (4^th round), New York Jets get pick 14 and 76 (3^rd round)

I might be alone on this, but signing Tom Brady was the opening of a Super Bowl window. How do you keep it open for both years of his contract? Keep him standing. Move up and solidify the offensive line. Thomas has played left and right and will be a great run blocker for many years.

12.   Las Vegas Raiders – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Team Needs: WR, CB, DT (previous: Jeudy)

As I continue to wonder what the Raiders will do with this pick, I continue to think they will be the first team to take a WR. I also believe they have always value speed, and with Tyreek in the division they see what it can do firsthand when used properly.

13.   San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts) – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, DT (previous: Lamb)

Jerry Jeudy might be the top player on their board overall. When SF got in this range, I had to believe it was for an impact route runner to help JimmyG.

14.   New York Jets – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE  

The new Jets GM comes from the Eagles who are always wheeling and dealing. They pick up and extra 3^rd and deem that the work done to their OL is enough and can address another dire need at WR. Lamb is not as speedy as Ruggs, or as tight as Jeudy on his routes, but he is a true WR1.

15.   Denver Broncos – CB CJ Henderson, Florida Team Needs: WR, CB, OT (previous: Ruggs)

Nightmares for John Elway. All the tackles and wide receivers are gone. Corner can still be addressed even after the trade for Bouye. Henderson is a lengthy, man corner similar to what Jacksonville had in Ramsey with them together.

16.   Atlanta Falcons – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina Team Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, RB (previous: Henderson)

Falcons look really good in this scenario of getting to either Kinlaw, Chaisson, or Fulton. But could they shock the world and be the first team to take a RB?

17.   Dallas Cowboys – EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU Team Needs: CB, S, EDGE, iOL (previous: Chaisson)

Frederick, their all-pro center, retiring out of the blue is worrisome, but I believe that could be in play to be addressed in round 2. You know what you can’t find in round 2? Someone with the athletic ability of Chaisson.

18.   Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers) – OT Austin Jackson, USC Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S (previous: Jackson)

They traded the other first rounder so they could solidify Tua and their quarterback situation for 15 years. Time to give him a tackle to pair with him. Kid is raw, but I doubt he is there in round 2 and he has a much higher ceiling than Josh Jones.

19.   Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago Bears) – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU Team Needs: WR, DT, CB (previous: Fulton)

Oakland is at the beginning of the next great run on defensive backs. Fulton has times where he is the best player on the field, and others where he doesn’t know how to move his feet.  

20.   TRADE! New Orleans Saints – QB Jordan Love, Utah St Team Needs: OG, CB, LB

Trade Details: Saints get pick 20, Jacksonville gets pick 24 and a 2021 2^nd rounder

The Saints were in the running for a trade up to get a certain Patrick Mahomes in 2017. They won’t let another team (Patriots) get the chance to select their guy this time. Taysom isn’t the long-term option and there is no more Teddy. This QB will need the time to groom and he will get it.

21.   Philadelphia Eagles – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU Team Needs: WR, CB, S, LB (previous: Jeudy)

With Slay now acquired, I expect WR to be extremely sought after. Jefferson is the best on the board and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is taken before pick 21.

22.   Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills) – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU Team Needs: CB, WR, EDGE (previous: Gladney)

Corner is a spot they can’t afford to leave the first round without, so don’t wait and get the guy that fits your system like a glove. Gladney will play man and will also all come up and smack you in the head in the run game.

23.   New England Patriots – EDGE Zack Baun, Wisconsin Team Needs: QB, WR, EDGE, TE (previous: Baun)

The Patriots are an enigma in all facets. But at the end of the day, they love smart players that do their job. I believe Baun is that.

24.   Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams) – CB AJ Terrell, Clemson Team Needs: DT, CB, S, EDGE

Trading away your entire defense isn’t good team building. But no matter, time to restock with a former National Champion. He didn’t shut down Chase in this year’s title game… but only one corner did the whole year and he is widely considered a top 5 prospect in next year’s draft already. Give the kid a break.

25.   Minnesota Vikings – EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn St Team Needs: CB, WR, EDGE (previous: Mims)

Everson Griffen was cut to free up cap space. Gross-Matos isn’t as heavy handed as Griffen was. But there is a needed edge presence that Yetur can certainly fill. He is good at the fastball, but that may be his only pitch right now.

26.   Detroit Lions – EDGE AJ Epenesa, Iowa Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

The best scheme fits for AJ are former Patriots systems. And I’ll be damned if Matt Patricia doesn’t at least try to prove he is a good defensive coach this year.

27.   TRADE! Jacksonville Jaguars – S Xavier McKinney, Alabama Team Needs: DT, CB, S, EDGE, QB

Trade Details: Jacksonville gets pick 27, Seahawks get EDGE Yannick Ngakoue

A bit surprising that Yannick is still floating around and I think the teams that miss on Yetur will start to panic as the EDGE class has a LARGE drop off here. Jacksonville with 3 trades tonight, and they push to get this trade done because McKinney won’t be there at pick 42.

28.   Baltimore Ravens – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma Team Needs: LB, iOL (previous: Murray)

Murray is your typical rangy 3 down LB. This was the only weak spot on the whole team last year but no one cared because the offense was so high-flying. But when they needed a LB to stop Derrick Henry in the playoffs, it showed.

29.   Tennessee Titans – DL Marlon Davidson, Auburn Team Needs: OT, CB, DT, EDGE, OG (previous: Niang)

They need an edge, and a defensive tackle. Davidson can play multiple positions along the DL and will be a great fit for a former Patriots defensive player at head coach. People know Derrick Brown, but Davidson is a dog as well.

30.   Green Bay Packers – LB Patrick Queen, LSU Team Needs: WR, TE, LB (previous: Shenault)

I don’t think Queen will be available here on draft night, and they will probably go WR. But this is a perfect landing spot for a team that needs to add another physical component to their defense.

31.   TRADE! New York Jets – OT Josh Jones, Houston Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE  

Trade Details: Jets get pick 31, 49ers get pick 79 (3^rd round)

They missed out on the tackle of choice earlier in the night. So, they make sure they get their guy this time by jumping a few tackle needy teams between them. Jones is the best left tackle still available and has been a long-time starter for the Cougars.

32.   Kansas City Chiefs – CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama Team Needs: CB, LB, iOL (previous: Terrell)

Getting some young, cheap help on the defensive side of the ball will be able to keep this Super Bowl window open for a few more years once they need to pay Mahomes next offseason.