2020 NFL Mock Draft: Tua injury drops him to Patriots, Chase Young does Washington

I’ve maintained and many an NFL Mock Draft before that the Packers could use some more weapons in the passing attack. However, they also very clearly need to upgrade at linebacker and Oklahoma’s Kenneth Murray is too enticing to pass up. Green Bay would be getting a tackling machine that can move all over the field with great purpose and speed that makes him a force they need on the second level.

Tom Brady has started to show some over-40 years old warts this season. And while he can turn it around at any moment and no one will bat an eye, it’s somewhat alarming given the lack of contingency plan in New England. Tua’s injury allows him to fall to the back of the first round and Bill Belichick doesn’t pass it up. This could be a dynasty-renewing move if Tagovailoa becomes the successor to Brady in Foxborough.

It would make sense for the 49ers to look for a replacement for veteran offensive tackle Joe Staley as he’s nearing the end of his career and has been heavily banged-up in recent years. Even still, they look inside on the line at Creed Humphrey. The Oklahoma standout is an absolute stud on the interior and could help Kyle Shanahan’s high-octane run game take a step to another level.

Lamar Jackson playing at an MVP level for the Ravens this season has been remarkable to witness. But maybe the most impressive thing has been doing it without a ton of help as it pertains to his pass-catchers.

Clemson’s Tee Higgins can help that. The Tigers star can be a big-bodied compliment to the speedy Marquise Brown that also keeps the elements of the Ravens offense that make them so dangerous intact.