2020 NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Combine 3-round projection fueled by trades
Round 2 – Picks No. 49-64
49. Pittsburgh Steelers: Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
While T.J. Watt had a Defensive Player of the Year type season, the Steelers need to fill a hole on the edge. Uche is versatile and should come in as an immediate impact guy opposite of Watt on the edge.
50. Chicago Bears: Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
The Bears have taken swings and missed at tight end with Trey Burton and Adam Shaheen. After what should be a freakish NFL Combine showing, Bryant is their next swing in this NFL Mock Draft.
51. Dallas Cowboys: Ashtyn Davis, S, Cal
Passing on safety in the first round, the Cowboys can’t ignore the position here. Ashtyn Davis has a ton of physical tools to enjoy and his deep coverage ability is exactly what Dallas needs.
52. Los Angeles Rams: Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
Of the many areas where the Rams regressed in 2019, offensive line play was the most glaring. They need upgrades and long-term answers which the ultra-athletic Tega Wanogho can be for them with some development technically.
53. Philadelphia Eagles: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
So much was made of the Eagles’ secondary issues this past year so they address those concerns here with Terrell, an athletic cornerback that has the potential to be a high-end starter at the position for many years.
54. Buffalo Bills: Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
The value at EDGE wasn’t there for the Bills in Round 1 but is at No. 54 in the form of Weaver. He’s not the flashiest player physically or athletically but his technique and strength give him the feel of a player who would thrive for Buffalo.
55. Atlanta Falcons: Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
(Pick via Patriots) Atlanta needs some juice in the secondary and Igbinoghene has that in droves. While he’s raw as a coverage player, his upside is immense given what he could develop into with his physical profile.
56. Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, OT, Houston
(Pick via Saints) Needing to address the line, Miami takes a huge swing with Jones. The Houston product could be a huge hit or a massive whiff. He’s a high-variance athlete with great size but a lot of technical development ahead.
57. Houston Texans: Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
Carlos Hyde is out in Houston, meaning they could use a feature back in the offense. With their first pick in this NFL Mock Draft, they take Akers, who should turn heads at the NFL Combine and prove to be a high-value asset.
58. Minnesota Vikings: Jonah Jackson, IOL, Ohio State
Offensive line remains a concern for Vikings, despite efforts to improve the group. Jackson has great experience from his time at Ohio State and should be able to come in right away and help Minnesota in the trenches.
59. Seattle Seahawks: Matt Hennessy, IOL, Temple
A perpetual need for Seattle, the offensive line still needs help. Hennessy played center at Temple and many think he’s only that in the NFL due to a lack of great power. However, his technique and mobility still make him worthwhile for Seattle as a movable piece.
60. Baltimore Ravens: Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
Baltimore took Hollywood Brown in the first round last year but need more help. Peoples-Jones was vastly underrated at Michigan because the offense was so mediocre but his upside to be an asset in the Lamar Jackson offense is astounding.
61. Tennessee Titans: Austin Jackson, OT, USC
Jack Conklin could be out in Tennessee and that opens up a need at tackle. I’m not the biggest fan of Jackson but recognize his enticing traits as a developmental prospect that needs work in the finer points of tackle play.
62. Green Bay Packers: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
Even if the Packers retain Blake Martinez, they need an upgrade at linebacker. Dye is a divisive prospect but I love his speed and chase-down ability at the position in addition to his length in coverage.
63. Kansas City Chiefs: Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
(Pick via 49ers) Dantzler could make himself some money at the NFL Combine with great testing but the Chiefs need secondary help and the lengthy cornerback fits the bill of a player who could help the champs.
64. Seattle Seahawks: Raekwon Davis, IDL, Alabama
(Pick via Chiefs) With Jarran Reed possibly leaving this offseason, the Seahawks get another Alabama product in Davis who can be a strong disruptor from the defensive line, especially against the pass.