2020 NFL Mock Draft, post-Combine: Raiders trade up, Redskins move back

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Round 2 – Picks 33-48

33. Seattle Seahawks (via CIN): Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Not only has the Seahawks line been lackluster for quite a while but now they are losing pieces up front. After trading out of the first round, they take Josh Jones in hopes he can answer the call. The Houston product is raw at the position still but his physical tools and potential are immense.

34. Indianapolis Colts (via WAS): Neville Gallimore, IDL, Oklahoma

One thing that the Colts, despite their immense improvements under general manager Chris Ballard, have been missing is a real force on the interior of the defensive line. Gallimore can change that as an unreal athlete for a player over 300 pounds. He’s a potential game-changer that Indy needs.

35. Detroit Lions: Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn

Especially in any NFL Mock Draft where the Lions trade down, they end up with Okudah in the first round. Landing Young in this mock, however, Detroit still has a need at cornerback and Igbinoghene can fill that. The Auburn product is an athlete with great coverage ability that can help with the potential loss of Darius Slay.

36. New York Giants: Zack Baun, EDGE, Wisconsin

After protecting the offense in the first round, the Giants now add talent to a defense that is lacking severely in that department. Baun is incredibly versatile with the ability to play on the edge or at linebacker in coverage. With his athletic tools and experience, the Wisconsin product is the right asset to add to Big Blue.

37. Los Angeles Chargers: Lucas Niang, OT, TCU

While injuries plagued the end of Niang’s college career at TCU, he should still be highly regarded as a great offensive tackle prospect in the 2020 draft class. The Chargers need a ton of help to protect Herbert and that can start by taking Niang with the 37th overall pick.

38. Carolina Panthers: Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State

Despite not testing particularly well, Arnette showed at Ohio State that he can be a highly effective coverage cornerback. And while his age drops him out of the first-round conversation, the Panthers need a cornerback to replace likely departing James Bradberry. Arnette should be able to come in and play significant snaps.

39. Washington Redskins (via MIA): Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado

Injuries plagued Shenault at Colorado and seemingly did so as well at the Combine as he’s now set for surgery. That causes him to slip into Round 2 but the Redskins use their acquired second-round pick to add an unbelievably versatile piece to the offense, a player to help Haskins’ development.

40. Arizona Cardinals: Ross Blacklock, IDL, TCU

Blacklock did not test as the otherworldly athlete many people thought he might but he still has plenty of juice and that’s evident on film as he has the power, build and suddenness to be a force on the interior. Arizona has lacked that type of presence up front and will welcome the TCU product.

41. Cleveland Browns: Grant Delpit, S, LSU

Of the many things that the Browns were missing in a disappointing 2019 season was a playmaker at safety. Delpit is, without question, that type of player. He falls to the second round because of tackling and toughness issues but his instincts and physical tools are undeniable.

42. Jacksonville Jaguars: Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn

By most accounts, NFL teams loved Davidson at the Combine in the interviews and he tested solidly. More than that, the Auburn product’s profile and testing shows a player that fits what Jacksonville likes as he can play inside and out on the defensive front and do so effectively.

43. Chicago Bears (via LVR): Lloyd Cushenberry III, IOL, LSU

Kyle Long’s retirement and struggles on the offensive line last season leaves the Bears needing help on the interior. Cushenberry was a leader on the LSU offense on their way to a championship and has displayed all the necessary tools to be an effective Day 1 starter at guard, despite playing center in college.

44. Indianapolis Colts: Austin Jackson, OT, USC

Jackson is the exact type of player the Colts could use at offensive tackle. They’re likely getting Anthony Castonzo back for at least one more year but need a future at the position. Jackson has all the physical tools you need but needs plenty of coaching before he’s ready to see the field as a starter.

45. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Raekwon Davis, IDL, Alabama

After their one-year rental of Ndamukong Suh, the Buccaneers now need long-term answers on the interior of their defensive line. That’s where Davis comes into the fold. He’s already a powerful run-stuffer and has potential physically as a pass-rusher if he can develop his technique.

46. Denver Broncos: Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State

Dantzler didn’t test particularly well in Indianapolis but his length and film show an impressive prospect that can be a starting NFL cornerback. Chris Harris Jr. might be gone from the Broncos and the Mississippi State product should be able to come in and help replace him.

47. Atlanta Falcons: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin

With Devonta Freeman potentially on his way out from the Falcons, Atlanta needs to replace him. Lucky for them, they have their pick of every running back in the 2020 NFL Draft class. Taylor wowed at the Combine after wowing at Wisconsin and should do the same for the Dirty Birds.

48. New York Jets: Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC

If there were any questions about Pittman coming into the Combine, his speed was at the top of the list. But he quelled concerns with a 4.52-second 40 and showed he’s an incredibly dangerous player in a big frame at 6-4, 223 pounds. The Jets desperately need help at receiver and get Darnold a huge weapon here.

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