2020 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-32

Last update: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Major changes.
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  1. Tennessee Titans: Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
    Marcus Mariota has been benched, so the Titans will almost likely use an early-round pick on a quarterback next spring.

    Jake Fromm was tremendous as a rookie for SEC champion Georgia. He has a great skill set and was the very early favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has been passed by a couple of prospects, but he’s still a first-round prospect.

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  2. Carolina Panthers: Raekwon Davis, DE/DT, Alabama
    The Panthers have a couple of prominent defensive tackles – Gerald McCoy, Vernon Butler – entering free agency this upcoming spring, so here’s a potential replacement.

    Raekwon Davis had a dominant performance in the national championship win over Georgia to cap off his excellent 2017 season in which he logged 8.5 sacks.



  3. Las Vegas Raiders: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State
    The Raiders could use another edge rusher to go along with Maxx Crosby and Clelin Ferrell, as they’ve struggled to get to the quarterback for most of the year.

    Yetur Gross-Matos registered a ridiculous 20 tackles for loss in 2018. His potential is off the charts.





  4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Isaiah Simmons, S, Clemson
    Jacksonville’s safety play this year has been underwhelming, so the team may pursue an upgrade early in the 2020 NFL Draft.

    Isaiah Simmons flew all around the field and was a physical presence for Clemson last year.



  5. Dallas Cowboys: Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri
    The Cowboys signed Jason Witten this past offseason, so they’ll be looking for a long-term solution at tight end.

    The athletic Albert Okwuegbunan had a coming-out party against Georgia and should be the first tight end off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft.





  6. Indianapolis Colts: Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
    Jacoby Brissett has played well this year, but we may see his limitations during the team’s playoff run. If so, the Colts could opt to find a true successor for Andrew Luck.

    Jacob Eason, a former first-round staple of my mock drafts, is off to a good start at Washington. He was once the projected No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Mock Draft, but dropped off because of his injury and transfer. Now that he’s thriving for Washington, he should be back in first-round consideration.



  7. Miami Dolphins: A.J. Epenesa, DE/OLB, Iowa
    The Dolphins addressed their offense with their first two selections. It’s time to upgrade the defense, which has no pass rush to speak of. Here’s much-needed help in that area.

    A.J. Epenesa was a five-star recruit who showed some major promise as a freshman, registering 4.5 sacks. He was excellent in 2018.

    Pick change; previously D’Andre Swift, RB





  8. Minnesota Vikings: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
    The Vikings struggle to cover in space, so I expect that issue to be prevalent this season. Perhaps they’ll finally upgrade their linebacking corps.

    Troy Dye is a very athletic linebacker with great coverage skills.



  9. Kansas City Chiefs: Walker Little, OT, Stanford
    Eric Fisher hasn’t played much this year, and he’s been ineffective when on the field. Perhaps the Chiefs will explore an upgrade at tackle to protect Patrick Mahomes.

    Walker Little was the 25th-overall player in his recruiting class. An athletic tackle who is proficient in both pass protection and run blocking, Little will undergo knee surgery, but should be ready by training camp.





  10. Buffalo Bills: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
    John Brown has been excellent, but the Bills have nothing else at the position. They could opt to take one of several receivers projected to go in the opening round this April.

    Jalen Reagor is a blazing-fast receiver who can go the distance whenever he touches the ball.



  11. Green Bay Packers: Shane Lemieux, G, Oregon
    The Packers had trouble protecting Aaron Rodgers in an inexplicable loss to the Chargers. Perhaps they’ll bolster the offensive line.

    Charlie Campbell has reported in the NFL Hot Press that Shane Lemieux has impressed evaluators enough that he could end up being chosen in the first round.



  12. Seattle Seahawks: Alex Leatherwood, OT/G, Alabama
    Will this finally be the year the Seahawks fix their offensive line so that Russell Wilson can be appropriately protected?

    Alex Leatherwood, a former five-star recruit, has excellent strength to be a stellar run blocker and the athleticism to block elite edge rushers.



  13. Baltimore Ravens: Jon Greenard, DE, Florida
    The Ravens selected Marquise Brown in the opening round of the 2019 NFL Draft, but I get the sense that they were hoping Clelin Ferrell would fall to them. They need to find replacements for Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith.

    Jon Greenard is a quick edge rusher who has a variety of moves.



  14. New Orleans Saints: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
    The Saints have a big need at receiver across from Michael Thomas. They tried to find a No. 2 wideout last year when they signed Dez Bryant. Here’s their chance to make amends for that.

    Justin Jefferson is tall (6-3, 192), long and athletic. He’s enjoyed an excellet first half of his 2019 campaign.



  15. New England Patriots: Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
    The Patriots have needed an interior disruptor for quite some time. They could obtain one with this selection.





  16. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
    The 49ers have an excellent secondary, but Richard Sherman is entering his mid-30s, so a long-term solution at the position could be acquired.

    C.J. Henderson has good height (6-1), but needs to bulk up. He had four interceptions as a freshman. He has some great potential as a former four-star recruit.





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