2020 NFL Draft: Early mock draft for next year, Roberts version 1.0

2020 NFL Draft: Roberts’ too-early mock draft for next year

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide attempts a pass against the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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TUCSON, AZ – DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Jordan Love #10 of the Utah State Aggies looks to pass during the first half of the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Arizona Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

11. Cincinnati Bengals: Jordan Love, QB, Utah State

The Andy Dalton era is quickly coming to an end. They chose to spend a fourth-round selection on former NC State quarterback Ryan Finley. Unfortunately, Finley projects more favorably as a successful backup, with not many starter level traits.

With the 11th overall selection, the Bengals find their franchise signal caller in Utah State quarterback Jordan Love. Love checks all the boxes as far as size, athleticism, arm strength and accuracy to become a successful player at the next level. There may be some concern over the jump in level of competition, but if 2018 was any indicator, Love has all the necessary tools to make that jump.

12. Cleveland Browns: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

The Browns have failed for two seasons now to replace future Hall-of-Famer Joe Thomas at left tackle. With this selection, Georgia offensive linemen Andrew Thomas falls right into their lap.

Thomas has been a two-year starter for Georgia and could translate to either tackle position, and possibly even inside in a pinch. His combination of size (6-5, 320 pounds), athleticism and run-blocking prowess would be a huge addition immediately for an offensive linemen needy team.

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