2020 NFL Draft: Early mock draft led by Tua Tagovailova, Chase Young
7. Arizona Cardinals: Walker Little, OT, Stanford
After drafting Kyler Murray this year, the Arizona Cardinals went out and got him weapons, most notably selecting Hakeem Butler and Andy Isabella. However, what they failed to do was address an offensive line that has been problematic in recent years. They start doing that here with Walker Little, a behemoth at 6-7, 313 pounds that already looks like a top-10 NFL pick and should only get better.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Grant Delpit, S, LSU
Grant Delpit is already getting buzz from the safety position and rightfully so. Hailing from DBU, the Tigers star was a monster in the 2018 season with five interceptions, nine passes defensed, five interceptions and 9.5 tackles for loss. He’s a do-it-all playmaker on the back end with tremendous versatility and, despite other needs, the Jaguars are too tempted and upgrade their safety corps with Delpit.
9. Washington Redskins: CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
After being gifted Dwayne Haskins with the 15th pick this year, the Washington Redskins landed his college teammate, Terry McLaurin, at wide receiver in the third round to bolster that group. However, that corps still needs a star and CeeDee Lamb can be that. With size (6-2), length and speed, Lamb had a 1,000-yard season and could compete to be WR1 in a deep class of pass-catchers for the 2020 NFL Draft.
10. New York Jets: Trey Smith, OL, Tennessee
It was a bit disappointing to see that the New York Jets weren’t very aggressive in addressing their offensive line in the 2019 draft. That’s not to say they didn’t get an impressive group of players, but the O-line still needs work. They’ll recognize that next season and, thus, take Trey Smith in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Tennessee big man is talented and versatile, recruited as a tackle but having been a success at guard recently for the Volunteers.
11. Carolina Panthers: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Yes, the Carolina Panthers spent a second-round pick on Greg Little. No, I do not think they’re going to like the way that works out for them. Little has whiff written all over him to me, so the Panthers look to protect Cam Newton more again in this draft with Andrew Thomas. A physical, long player, he’s started at both tackle spots for Georgia and, with another year in the trenches, could do enough to become OT1.
12. Buffalo Bills: Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
The Buffalo Bills quietly had a great draft, headlined by Ed Oliver and Cody Ford. However, they’re left still needing the get Josh Allen more weapons to throw to on the outside, so they use a premium pick in the 2020 NFL Draft to do just that, selecting Tee Higgins. The 6-4, 200-pound wideout had 12 touchdowns for Clemson a year ago and is Trevor Lawrence’s best friend on the field with great all-around ability on the outside.