2020 NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Combine 3-round projection fueled by trades

Round 3 – Picks No. 65-80

65. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida

Cincinnati needs to get younger and more explosive on the edge and Greenard can be that guy for them. He really thrived this past year at Florida and will really give the Bengals some more pop off the edge.

66. Washington Redskins: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah

With Josh Norman now gone, the secondary needs help in Washington. Johnson isn’t a speed guy but his size, length and physicality make him a player capable of giving the Redskins what they never wholly got from Norman.

67. Detroit Lions: Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State

Jarrad Davis has not been the guy the Lions hoped he’d be and Harrison can add necessary help. Adequate in coverage and great against the run, the Buckeye will continue to help this defense develop.

68. New York Jets: Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee

(Pick via Giants) Taylor might shoot up boards with how he could test at the Combine but he’s here for the Jets in this NFL Mock Draft. The Jets have lacked an edge rusher forever and Taylor can be that guy.

69. Carolina Panthers: Robert Hunt, IOL, Louisiana-Lafayette

A tackle in college, Hunt has the power and play style that projects him to being a guard in the NFL and he’s the type of versatile player the Panthers could very much use on their offensive line.

70. Miami Dolphins: Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia

Injuries in his final college season and development needed in man coverage cause Hall to slip but he can be a great third-round asset for Miami as they rebuild their defense.

71. Los Angeles Chargers: Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU

More help on the offensive line is key for the Chargers and Charles is a sleeper in my book. He has some character flags to address and must get stronger but his athleticism is intriguing.

72. Arizona Cardinals: Ben Bartch, OT, St. John’s

Offensive tackle is not the great need it might’ve been after re-signing D.J. Humphries but the Cardinals still need help. Bartch has the tools to be a great tackle if he adjusts to a massive jump in level of competition.

73. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne

Rest assured, Dugger is about to tear up the NFL Combine because the young man is athletic. The Jaguars need help at safety moving forward and they love athletes, making Dugger the obvious pick.

74. Cleveland Browns: Ben Bredeson, IOL, Michigan

After taking Wirfs in the first round, the Browns go to the interior as they take Bredeson, a powerful player up front who can seemingly replace what they lost in trading Zeitler.

75. Indianapolis Colts: Marlon Davidson, IDL, Auburn

Davidson is one of the most fun players to watch in this draft class with the ability to play inside and out. He’ll be a great movable piece for the Colts as they keep building the defense.

76. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Matthew Peart, OT, UConn

The Bucs very clearly need tackle depth and Peart is highly intriguing. He has positional versatility to possibly play guard and is a great mover with nice length that has tools to develop into a great player.

77. Denver Broncos: Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA

Facing the prospect of losing Chris Harris Jr. in free agency, Holmes is the pick for Denver here. The UCLA product has the athleticism to really thrive with some technical development.

78. Atlanta Falcons: Rashard Lawrence, IDL, LSU

Lawrence is not a flashy interior defensive line prospect but he is more than serviceable as an all-around player who should pair well with Grady Jarrett on the Falcons’ line.

79. New York Jets: Netane Muti, IOL, Fresno State

If not for injuries, Muti could be in the fringe first-round pick conversation because his time on the field was that impressive. He slips to the Jets here, who take the risk to address their issues up front.

80. Las Vegas Raiders: Troy Pride Jr., CB, Notre Dame

Pride was one of the biggest stars coming out of the Senior Bowl, shining in one-on-one drills in every practice and standing out as a player to pair with Trayvon Mullen in the Las Vegas secondary.

81. Las Vegas Raiders: Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma

(Pick via Bears) Hurts could be the quarterback for the future of Gruden’s team. His leadership and continued growth seem to fit what the Raiders like and he’s well worth a Round 3 selection.

82. Dallas Cowboys: Larrell Murchison, IDL, NC State

Dallas has long searched for a penetrating pass-rusher at the 3-tech and Murchison might be the guy to answer that as he showcased that ability playing for the Wolfpack.

83. Denver Broncos: Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech

(Pick via Steelers) This linebacker group in Denver needs some youth and Brooks will provide that, fitting the mold as a slippery player capable of shooting gaps and being a versatile piece.

84. Los Angeles Rams: Nick Harris, IOL, Washington

Again going to the offensive line, Harris might be a center-only type of prospect but his film shows a player who can slot in immediately and help the Rams.

85. Indianapolis Colts: Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame

(Pick via Eagles) With Eric Ebron potentially out, the Colts get another weapon on offense in Kmet. His size and athleticism could make him a big threat in the passing game for Indianapolis.

86. Buffalo Bills: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU

Devin Singletary had a big year for the Bills when given chances but he may not be an every-down back. Edwards-Helaire has great quickness, burst and versatility to help for a 1-2 punch in Buffalo.

87. New England Patriots: Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah

Anae was productive at Utah and fits the Patriots mold for edge rushers, a high-motor player that’s physical off the edge, even if he’s not a great athlete.

88. New Orleans Saints: Evan Weaver, LB, Cal

A tackling machine at Cal, Weaver isn’t great in coverage though he’s adequate. For the Saints who are in need of depth in the middle of the defense, he could be an asset in the third round.

89. Minnesota Vikings: Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor

The future of Stefon Diggs is in question — depending on who you ask — so Mims makes sense for the Vikings as they try to keep the weaponry in the passing game intact.

90. Cleveland Browns: Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech

(Pick via Texans) Cornerback depth is an issue for the Browns at this point and, while undersized, Robertson is a ballhawk that could be a playmaking nickel with a little versatility.

91. Las Vegas Raiders: Davon Hamilton, IDL, Ohio State

(Pick via Seahawks) With limited starting experience, Hamilton could be a quick riser with his ability to move and play with power, something the Raiders need on their defensive front.

92. Baltimore Ravens: Leki Fotu, IDL, Utah

The 1-tech needs to be addressed in Baltimore given pending free agents and Fotu could slot right into that role as a powerful force on the interior.

93. Tennessee Titans: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue

Jonnu Smith flashes his potential but Delanie Walker’s time might be up. Hopkins is a pure pass-catcher right now but he’s an athlete that could be dangerous in the Titans offense.

94. Green Bay Packers: Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia

The future of Bryan Bulaga is in question as he hits free agency and Wilson could be a tailormade right tackle fill-in that has upside to be a high-end player on the edge.

95. Denver Broncos: Alohi Gilman, S, Notre Dame

(Pick via 49ers) Denver likely re-signs Justin Simmons but safety depth is a concern and Gilman has athletic tools to make him worth a third-round pick.

96. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyler Biadasz, IOL, Wisconsin

Biadasz’s stock has fallen but he has enough traits and 2018 film to think he can be an upgrade for the Chiefs at guard or center.