2020 NFL Draft: Early mock draft led by Tua Tagovailova, Chase Young
13. Denver Broncos: Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
Raekwon Davis surprised some people by electing to return to Alabama for another season, but he may be better for it after Quinnen Williams’ breakout somewhat overshadowed him. He’s a run-stuffer extraordinaire, but has pass-rush upside that he’s shown at times. The Denver Broncos need new life in their defensive front and Davis brings that to them.
14. Minnesota Vikings: Trey Adams, OT, Washington
Minnesota Vikings fans are doing cartwheels wherever they are after the 2019 draft given that their team finally addressed the glaring weakness on the interior of the offensive line. However, the tackles could now use an upgrade and they land Trey Adams here. Though injuries have hampered the big man out of Washington, his tape is impressive with length, technique and power to make him a quality starter in the NFL.
15. Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
This pick would likely have Ozzie Newsome rolling over in his recliner at home with the Baltimore Ravens taking an Auburn (not Alabama) player. However, Derrick Brown is a player that also returned to school for another year and has tremendous potential. A mammoth man at 6-5, 325 pounds, Brown is a versatile player up front that could give Baltimore’s defense both depth and an upgrade in quality at that position.
16. Seattle Seahawks: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
The Seattle Seahawks had one of the most up-and-down 2019 drafts in the league, with some steals and other reaches. However, what stands out is that they neglected cornerback, an area that they need to address moving forward. Kristian Fulton can do that for them. Though a bit undersized at 5-10, the LSU product had nine passes defensed last season and, frankly, was the better corner for the Tigers between him and Greedy Williams.
17. San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Another team that many thought would be after some cornerbacks in the 2019 draft, but ultimately wasn’t, are the San Francisco 49ers. They change that here in this mock draft, going after C.J. Henderson, a long-framed corner out of Florida that broke out last year with two interceptions, five passes defensed and three sacks to his credit. He’s a physical player that, if he continues his growth, could rise up 2020 NFL Draft boards.
18. Atlanta Falcons: Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
Linebacker is looking like a quiet need for the Atlanta Falcons moving forward with the likes of De’Vondre Campbell and Foyesade Oluokun playing key roles right now. Thus, the pick is Dylan Moses, who got healthy in his sophomore season and showed why he was a 5-star recruit with 86 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks on the year. He has great size, athleticism and instincts and should give Atlanta’s defense a shot in the arm.