Friday Mock Draft: Projecting rounds two and three of the 2020 NFL Draft
By Dane Brugler 1h ago
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Part of the fun of surprise picks in the first round is that they push quality prospects into day two of the NFL Draft.
Last year was a perfect example, with several of the highest-performing rookies from the 2019 class coming from the second round: Jawaan Taylor (Jacksonville Jaguars), Dalton Risner (Denver Broncos), Elgton Jenkins (Green Bay Packers), A.J. Brown (Tennessee Titans), Mecole Hardman (Kansas City Chiefs) and DK Metcalf (Seattle Seahawks).
This year, there are several talented prospects still available after night one of the NFL Draft. Here’s how the next two rounds might play out Friday night:
Second Round
33. Cincinnati Bengals – Josh Jones, OT, Houston
With the talent available, the Bengals could go in several different directions, including receiver (Denzel Mims) or linebacker (Zack Baun). But they need to invest more resources into the offensive line and Josh Jones has NFL starting-level ability.
34. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS) – Michael Pittman, WR, USC
35. Detroit Lions – Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
36. New York Giants – Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
37. New England Patriots (from LAC) – Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
38. Carolina Panthers – Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor
The Panthers have greater needs, but it might be tough for Matt Rhule to pass on his former receiver from Waco. He speaks very highly of Mims’ talent and work ethic and the upside he offers will be attractive at this point in the draft.
39. Miami Dolphins – JK Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
40. Houston Texans (from ARI) – AJ Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
41. Cleveland Browns – Jeremy Chinn, DS, Southern Illinois
42. Jacksonville Jaguars – Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
43. Chicago Bears (from LVR) – Xavier McKinney, DS, Alabama
44. Indianapolis Colts – Antoine Winfield, DS, Minnesota
45. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
46. Denver Broncos – Lloyd Cushenberry, OG/C, LSU
47. Atlanta Falcons – Marlon Davidson, DT, Auburn
48. New York Jets – Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
49. Pittsburgh Steelers – Zack Baun, LB, Wisconsin
50. Chicago Bears – Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
51. Dallas Cowboys – Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
If the first round played out a certain way, the Cowboys might have drafted Diggs at No. 17 overall. Instead, they land an offensive playmaker in CeeDee Lamb and are able to grab the athletic cover man in the second round.
52. Los Angeles Rams – Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
53. Philadelphia Eagles – Grant Delpit, DS, LSU
54. Buffalo Bills – Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
55. Baltimore Ravens (from ATL) – Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU
56. Miami Dolphins (from NO) – Kyle Dugger, DS, Lenoir-Rhyne
57. Los Angeles Rams (from HOU) – Robert Hunt, OT/G, Louisiana
58. Minnesota Vikings – Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
59. Seattle Seahawks – Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame
60. Baltimore Ravens – KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State
With Marquise Brown, Miles Boykin and KJ Hamler at receiver and Lamar Jackson at quarterback, the Ravens would have a track team on offense that will keep defensive coordinators awake at night.
61. Tennessee Titans – Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
62. Green Bay Packers – Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
63. Kansas City Chiefs (from SF) – James Lynch, DT, Baylor
64. Seattle Seahawks (from KC) – Matt Peart, OT, Connecticut
Third Round
65. Cincinnati Bengals – Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming
66. Washington Redskins – Adam Trautman, TE, Dayton
67. Detroit Lions – Justin Madubuike, DT, Texas A&M
68. New York Jets (from NYG) – Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
Based on talent, Shenault belongs in the first round. But due to durability concerns, the Jets get a discount and land him in the third. With a left tackle in the first round and a YAC monster here, Sam Darnold will be a happy quarterback.
69. Carolina Panthers – Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
70. Miami Dolphins – Matt Hennessy, OC, Temple
71. New England (from LAC) – Ashtyn Davis, DS, California
72. Arizona Cardinals – Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida
73. Jacksonville Jaguars – Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
74. Cleveland Browns – Willie Gay, LB, Mississippi State
75. Indianapolis Colts – Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
76. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
Although he would likely be disappointed to fall this far, Eason couldn’t ask for a better situation. Not only would he go to a coaching staff and scheme that fits his skill-set, but the chance to learn first-hand from Tom Brady is a special education.
77. Denver Broncos – Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
78. Atlanta Falcons – Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
79. New York Jets – Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
80. Las Vegas Raiders – Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
81. Las Vegas Raiders (from CHI) – John Simpson, OG, Clemson
82. Dallas Cowboys – Terrell Burgess, FS, Utah
83. Denver Broncos (from PIT) – Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
84. Los Angeles Rams – Reggie Robinson, CB, Tulsa
85. Detroit Lions (from PHI) – Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
86. Buffalo Bills – Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
Taylor looks the part and has ability, but he needs to let it loose and prove he can translate his talent into consistent football production. And the chance to learn from Jerry Hughes could be what bridges the gap in his development.
87. New England Patriots – Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah
88. New Orleans Saints – Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State
89. Minnesota Vikings – Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
90. Houston Texans – Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri
91. Las Vegas Raiders (from HOU) – Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
92. Baltimore Ravens – Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
93. Tennessee Titans – Troy Pride, CB, Notre Dame
94. Green Bay Packers – Harrison Bryant, TE, Florida Atlantic
95. Denver Broncos (from SF) – Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado
96. Kansas City Chiefs – Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan State
97. Cleveland Browns (from HOU) – Lynn Bowden, WR, Kentucky
A college quarterback who will transition to receiver, Bowden is a northeast Ohio native with position fit concerns, but there aren’t many questions about his athleticism or ball-handling skills. Cleveland’s offensive staff can get creative with his talent.
98. New England Patriots – KJ Hill, WR, Ohio State
99. New York Giants – Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
100. New England Patriots – McTelvin Agim, DL, Arkansas
101. Seattle Seahawks – Nick Harris, OC, Washington
102. Pittsburgh Steelers – Antonio Gibson, RB, Memphis
103. Philadelphia Eagles – Zack Moss, RB, Utah
104. Los Angeles Rams – Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian State
105. Minnesota Vikings – Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
106. Baltimore Ravens – Ben Bartch, OT/G, St. John’s (Minn.)
