2020 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders strike gold with A.J. Epenesa, Giants nab Chase Young
Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa. 1. player. 59. . QB
Josh Rosen is set to make his first NFL start in Week 3 as the Miami Dolphins take on the Cowboys. However, the prevailing thought is that they’ll still move on at quarterback and Tua Tagovailoa is their best option. The Alabama star doesn’t have the strongest arm or the greatest size but he’s a dead-eye passer with more than enough tools to be a successful pro.
EDGE. New York Giants. Chase Young. 2. player. 31.
If not for the Dolphins needing a quarterback, they could take Chase Young with the No. 1 overall pick. Luckily for the Giants, they have their quarterback, meaning that can land the edge rusher out of Ohio State. Young has put all of his talent on display early on for the Buckeyes, registering five sacks in the first three games. He’s a star pass-rusher in the making that will be a game-changer in the Big Apple.
. OT. New York Jets. Andrew Thomas. 3. player. 30
Things are looking bleak for the New York Jets with Sam Darnold having mono and then Trevor Siemian going down due to injury. However, it’s been clear they’re not going to be a great team with either quarterback. And they need a franchise left tackle, which Andrew Thomas from Georgia can be. He’s a beast that’s pro-ready right now and can help keep Darnold clean for the long haul.
. EDGE. Las Vegas Raiders. A.J. Epenesa. 4. player. 28
Even after their trio of first-rounders in 2018, the Oakland Raiders still lack a true game-changing talent. But they can get one here on defense with A.J. Epenesa. An edge rusher by trade, the Iowa standout is a beast of a man that can line up standing up or with his hand down. He has a unique blend of power, explosiveness and speed that will make him a nightmare for NFL offensive linemen.