FW Star Telegram:
Here is the Star-Telegram’s mock draft that also projects that three TCU players being selected in the first round for the first time since 1939:
1. Cincinnati Bengals (2-14) –
Joe Burrow, QB, LSU: They can start contract talks now. This has been a foregone conclusion for months. Burrow to the Bengals.
2. Washington Redskins (3-13) – Chase Young, DE, Ohio State: Washington continues to load up on Buckeyes and this one may be the best player in the draft.
3. Detroit Lions (3-12-1) – Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn: Matt Patricia continues to revamp the defense in Detroit with the draft’s best interior lineman.
4. New York Giants (4-12) – Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama: Giants got their franchise QB last year, now they get the left tackle to protect him for years to come.
5. Miami Dolphins (5-11) – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama: Tanking for Tua has paid off. There are no questions about Tua’s talent, but the same can’t be said about his health.
6. Los Angeles Chargers (5-11) – Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon: The Chargers need a QB and Herbert is the best on left on the board. Don’t overthink it.
7. Carolina Panthers (5-11) – Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa: The Panthers look to upgrade their line and Wirfs would replace Russell Okung, who is on a one-year deal.
8. Arizona Cardinals (5-10-1) –Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina: Kinlaw can play all spots along the defensive line and will make an immediate impact.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10) – CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma: Lamb is the first receiver taken in the draft and highest receiver ever drafted from Oklahoma.
10. Cleveland Browns (6-10) – Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State: The former South Grand Prairie star was born to play cornerback. Future All-Pro.
11. New York Jets (7-9) – Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson: The athletic and versatile defender is an absolute blur who can play all over field.
12. Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) – Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville: One of the stars of the combine. He ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing 5.1 seconds. Not bad at 364 pounds.
13. San Francisco 49ers (13-3) – Joshua Jones, OT, Houston: The former Indianapolis Colts’ pick will be used up front. (Jones will be 2020’s first pick from a Texas school.)
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9) – C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida: Dallas had hoped he would fall, but the position is too thin in the first round and he is too good to drop.
15. Denver Broncos (7-9) – Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama: The Broncos continue to revamp their offense with the fastest receiver in the draft.
16. Atlanta Falcons (7-9) – Lloyd Cushenberry, C, LSU: He fills a need for the Falcons. The 6-foot-3, 312-pound center will anchor the middle of the line for years to come.
17. Dallas Cowboys (8-8) – Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama: No way did Dallas see Jeudy falling to 17. He’s too good to pass up, even if K’Lavon Chaisson is still on the board.
18. Miami Dolphins (5-11) – Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia: The Dolphins got their QB, and with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ pick, they’ll get their left tackle. Ain’t hard, folks.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) – K’Lavon Chaisson, DE, LSU: The Raiders will use the Chicago Bears’ pick to select the second-best edge rusher in draft.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10) – A.J. Espinosa, DE, Iowa: Originally the LA Rams’ pick, the Jags will select a combine disappointment. But watch his tape. He can play.
21. Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) – Patrick Queen, LB, LSU: The Eagles add to an already stout front seven on defense.
22. Minnesota Vikings (10-6) – Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU: The Vikes will use the Buffalo Bills’ pick to replace Stefon Diggs. And this TCU star fits the bill perfectly.
23. New England Patriots (12-4) – Jordan Love, QB, Utah State: Talk about big shoes to fill. The Pats take a shot at Tom Brady’s replacement with the talented Love.
24. New Orleans Saints (13-3) – Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU: The addition of Jefferson to a receiving corps with Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders? Solid move.
25. Minnesota Vikings (10-6) – Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU: The former TCU star fills a huge need for the Vikings, who lost Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander in free agency.
26. Miami Dolphins (5-11) – D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia: Miami also needs help with its ground game, and the Houston Texans’ pick will help land the best RB in the draft.
27. Seattle Seahawks (11-5) – Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State: The Seahawks are looking for pass-rush help, especially if they don’t re-sign Jadeveon Clowney.
28. Baltimore Ravens (14-2) – Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma: The highly productive Murray lands in the perfect spot to continue the Ravens’ strong linebacker legacy.
29. Tennessee Titans (9-7) – Terrell Lewis, DE, Alabama: Pass-rush help is the need. The athletic Lewis is projected to improve after an injury-plagued college career.
30. Green Bay Packers (13-3) – Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor: The explosive Mims, who ran the 40 in 4.38 seconds, gives Aaron Rogers a real threat opposite Davante Adams.
31. San Francisco 49ers (13-3) – Ross Blacklock, DT, TCU: The third Horned Frog to go in the first round will help fill a big need as they must replace DeForest Buckner.
32. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4) – Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin: Imagine this high-octane offense with the explosive Taylor (4.39 combine 40) added to the mix. Uh-oh.
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