2020 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers start anew with Jalen Hurts, Cowboys luck into Delpit
player. 53. . OT. Cleveland Browns. Jedrick Wills. 17
It’s still confounding to see what the Cleveland Browns are in the 2019 season. Baker Mayfield has regressed, Odell Beckham Jr. looks like a C- version of himself and the defense has not stepped up with or without Myles Garrett available. And really, their two biggest issues are Freddie Kitchens as the head coach and an offensive line that continues to be a glaring problem for this team.
They can’t get rid of Kitchens in the draft but they can select Jedrick Wills to help address the need in protecting Mayfield and blocking for Nick Chubb. While Leatherwood might be the bigger name on Alabama’s offensive line, Wills might be playing better in 2019 than his counterpart at tackle. He’s been phenomenal this season and could be an upgrade over Greg Robinson or Chris Hubbard, depending on where Cleveland thinks he’s needed most.
18. player. 123. . S. Dallas Cowboys. Grant Delpit
Speaking of problems that stem from the coaching staff, how ’bout them Cowboys? After a Thursday Night Football loss to the Bears, Dallas now sits at 6-7 and still somehow is leading the NFC East. However, it’s a shame that a roster that has as much talent as this one is performing at such an underwhelming level. But one area on that roster that needs to be addressed is safety where an upgrade over Jeff Heath has been sorely needed.
The Cowboys luck into Grant Delpit from LSU with this pick and are much better for it. Delpit’s tackling has been called into question this season and has been problematic at times. However, he has the requisite physical tools to remedy that and also to be an unreal playmaker in the Dallas secondary given his instincts and ball-hawking ability on the back end, something the ‘Boys have not had in quite some time.